Vialta BEAMER Single Phone
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1. Imaging Device 14 CMOS 101k pixels Dynamic Range gt 72dB Min Illumination lt 3lux f1 2 Auto Exposure and White Balance Connections RJ 11 Phone Line Jack Power Input Jack Communications POTS Plain Old Telephone Service phone lines Max 33 6 Kbps Power Consumption 18 Watts Power Operating Voltage AC adapter 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Dimensions 8 3 in H x 1 9 in D x 6 0 in W Information contained in this User s Guide is subject to change at any time and without notice Vialta Beamer Phone Video Station PVS ViDVD ViMagazine are trademarks of Vialta Inc 19 Service The FCC requires that this product be serviced only by the manufacturer or its authorized service agents In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vialta Inc could void the user s authority to operate this product For instructions on how to obtain service refer to the warranty included in this guide or call Vialta Customer Care at 510 870 3198 Or send email to support vialta com Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference or jot down the date this product was purchased along with the name of the store This information will be valuable if service should be required during the warranty period Purchase date Name of store 20 Limited Warranty Vialta Beamer BM 80 Be sure to keep your original sales slip Attach2. FCC Part 68 Information c cccccccsseceestseeeesteeees Important Safety Precautions Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your Beamer This will reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury Unplug Beamer from both the power outlet and the wall jack before performing care and maintenance Should any solid object or liquid fall into the housing unplug Beamer and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again Do not use this product near water or when you are wet Slots and openings on the Beamer are for ventilation to prevent overheating Do not cover them up Do not place Beamer near a heat source or in direct sunlight Place Beamer on a stable level surface Serious damage to Beamer may result if it falls Do not disassemble Beamer There are no user serviceable parts inside Disassembly of Beamer will void your warranty Only use the AC power adapter included with Beamer Using any other power adapter will void your warranty Introduction Welcome to Beamer the world s first Phone Video Station PVS We know it will bring you closer to your friends and loved ones Beamer is the easiest way to see and talk with friends and family whether they live across town or on the other side of the world With Beamer staying in touch is more than just a voice on the other end of the phone line it s live full color video at up to 15 frames per seco
3. Remember to unplug your Beamer from the wall and phone outlet first Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder when caring for your Beamer as this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging for future use Please visit us at www vialta com beamer for more information 17 Troubleshooting Guide Problem What to Do No dial tone on phone connected to Beamer Make sure Beamer s LINE IN jack is connected to your phone wall jack and that the phone is connected to Beamer s PHONE IN jack Can t be heard by other party Make sure mute is OFF on your phone While establishing a video call the audio is muted until you see the other party Beamer won t connect Ensure that the AC power cord is connected securely Only use the supplied AC power adapter Have the other party initiate the video call Try using another long distance carrier Choppy video amp poor sound quality Adjust the balance between DETAIL and MOVEMENT If this doesn t fix the problem the connect rate may be low Hang up and place the call again Screen has tiny black or bright points This is a normal result of the manufacturing process not a malfunction 18 Specifications System ITU T Standard H 324 CIF 352 x 288 pixels Resolution QCIF 176 x 144 pixels SQCIF 128 x 96 pixels 3 5 Active Matrix TFT LCD Screen Adjustable Brightness Built in Camera
4. Don t place lights or mirrors behind you since they may shine into the camera lens Movement If you make rapid movements the other party may see a slightly blurred picture Just move naturally in front of the camera Clothing with busy patterns or stripes may also cause some distortion If you see a blurred picture or not enough detail you can adjust the picture sharpness See Detail Movement Button on page 14 for more information Call Waiting and Three Way Calling If you subscribe to Call Waiting you may want to disable it before placing a video call The Call Waiting tone may disrupt the video call causing the line quality to drop and the Line Quality Indicator to appear Please check with your phone service provider for the code to disable Call Waiting Three Way Calling services are not currently compatible with Beamer or most videophones 16 Compatibility Both parties need a Beamer or compatible H 324 device to view Beamer s live full color video Your Beamer will work with most videophones that meet the H 324 International Telecommunications Union ITU standard Care and Maintenance To keep your Vialta Beamer working and looking good follow these simple guidelines Avoid putting your Beamer near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise For example motors and fluorescent lamps Do not expose your Beamer to direct sunlight or moisture Clean your Beamer with a soft cloth
5. Phone Your Beamer also works with a two line phone Be sure to place and receive video calls on Line 1 only If you are ona video call and receive a phone call on Line 2 Beamer will let the call ring through to that line We recommend that you use another phone to answer the call instead of putting the video call on hold If you put your Beamer video call on hold to answer a new call on the second line your video call may be disconnected Two Line Phone with a Single Wall Jack If you have a two line phone that connects to a single wall jack connect your Beamer to the wall jack and to the L1 or L1 L2 jack on your two line phone 1 Unplug the phone cord from your two line phone and plug it into the LINE IN jack on the back of your Beamer 2 Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to the L1 or L1 L2 jack of your two line phone and the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of your Beamer 3 Plug the AC power adapter s pin into the POWER IN jack on the back of your Beamer 4 Plug the power cord into a wall socket oO oa 2 ue O oo Es Your Beamer displays the message Beamer is now ready to let you know when it s ready for you to place or receive a video call See the figure on page 5 Two Line Phone with a Double Wall Jack If you have a two line phone that connects to a double wall jack connect your Beamer to Line 1 of your double wall
6. jack and to the L1 or L1 L2 jack on your two line phone 1 Unplug the phone cord from the L1 or L1 L2 jack of your two line phone and plug it into the LINE IN jack on the back of your Beamer 2 Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to the L1 or L1 L2 jack of your two line phone and the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of your Beamer 3 Plug the AC power adapter s pin into the POWER IN jack on the back of your Beamer 4 Plug the power cord into a wall socket LINE1 LINE2 aC Your Beamer displays the message Beamer is now ready to let you know when it is ready for you to place or receive a video call See the figure on page 5 Placing a Video Call with your Beamer When placing a call with your Beamer the person you are calling must also have a Beamer or H 324 compatible device To maximize your Beamer s performance capabilities and to take full advantage of its great features we highly recommend that both parties use Beamers when placing a video call See Compatibility on page 17 1 Use the phone connected to your Beamer to place the call 2 When the other party answers and you are ready to start the video call press the START VIEWS button You ll see and hear a message indicating that your Beamer is preparing the video Then your Beamer will show the Self view along with a progress bar that will indicate w
7. tested by your local carrier 14 When the line quality drops too low to support a video call Beamer will automatically attempt to improve the connection which may take up to 20 seconds During this time a beep and a Please wait message will be heard If the connection has improved enough to support a video call a second beep will be heard and you may continue your video call However if the connection still cannot support a video call Beamer will display Line condition cannot support video Returning to voice only call Press Start Views button to try video again At this time you may continue a voice only call or try to establish a video call again by pressing the START VIEWS button Brightness Adjustment You can adjust the brightness of the picture with the scroll wheel on the back of your Beamer Caller ID Switch The CALLER ID switch turns the display of Caller ID information on and off Caller ID is a subscription based service provided by your local phone company Caller ID may shorten the life of your Beamer s screen If you do not subscribe to Caller ID or wish to prolong the life of your Beamer s screen we recommend that you leave the switch in the OFF position 15 Tips Follow these tips to get the best results with your Beamer Lighting Correct lighting is important for good picture quality For optimal results we recommend front or side lighting A standard desk light should be sufficient
8. 000 O O I J 1 Camera Lens 6 Brightness Adjustment 2 Screen 7 Caller ID Switch On Off 3 Snapshot Button 8 Power In 4 Detail Movement Button 9 Phone Jack 5 Start Views Button 10 Line In Jack 10 Using your Beamer s Features Start Views Button Use the START VIEWS button to start a video call During a video call press the START VIEWS button to step through the three viewing options e Combo view see yourself and the other party e Other Party view see only the other party e Self view see only yourself Other Party Snapshot Button and Privacy Feature Use the SNAPSHOT button to send a single high resolution still picture instead of live video You can continue talking while showing the other party a detailed picture like a document or photo You can also use this feature for privacy because the other party sees only the still picture that you sent not any activity in front of your Beamer When you re ready to resume sending live video just press the SNAPSHOT button again 1 Press the SNAPSHOT button once to capture your current picture and send it as a single high resolution still picture Important If you press the SNAPSHOT button a second time Snapshot mode is canceled and live video resumes Sending snapshot Note You ll see the message Sending snapshot to let you know that your Beamer is sending the snapshot 12 2 When the other party receives the high resolut
9. Vialta Beamer BM 80 User s Guide For the latest cool tips special offers and easy online registration visit www vialta com beamer Vialta Please read this User s Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions 0 0 eee eeren 2 Introductio eiur ein ct en Mak 3 What s Included with your Beamer 3 Installing your BEAMEel 0 0 eee cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 Installing your Beamer with a Single Line Phone 4 Installing your Beamer with a Two Line Phone Two Line Phone with a Single Wall Jack Two Line Phone with a Double Wall Jack s Placing a Video Call with your Beamer Receiving a Video Call with your Beamer 0 Locating your Beamer s Features Using your Beamer s Features eas Start Views Button cccccccccssteeeeeseeseaeeeeeeeeeees Snapshot Button and Privacy Feature 0 0 00 Detail Movement Button Line Quality Indicator Brightness Adjustment Gallen ID Switch sci esac e a donates Lighting anoni a a Movement Call Waiting and Three Way Calling ceeeee Compatibility iissa naeia Pa eronata ane Care and Maintenance sseeeeseeereeeerrerrererrrreresrree Troubleshooting Guide eeeeeeeeeereeererrrerrerreeneen Specifications Service ssassn 3 Limited Warranty oo cece cece eee eeraeeeaeeeee ECG Statement siasii aeo ii FCC Part 15 Information cccccceeceeeeenetteaeeees
10. e interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 68 Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ T XXXx If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company An applicable certification jacks Universal Service Order Codes USOC for the equipment is provided i e RU11C in the packaging with each piece of approved terminal equipment A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant See installation instructions for details The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the s
11. e some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages the above limitations may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Proof of purchase such as a bill of sale or receipted invoice that indicates that the unit is within the warranty period is required to obtain warranty service Warranty service will be provided when the product is returned to Vialta in its original packaging and postage prepaid For product return or customer questions please call Vialta at 510 870 3198 Or send email to support vialta com 21 FCC Statement FCC Part 15 Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct th
12. ephone company reports AC electrical surges typically resulting from lightning strikes are very destructive to telephone equipment connected to AC power sources To minimize damage from these types of surges a surge arrestor is recommended Should you experience trouble with this equipment please contact Vialta at 510 870 3198 for repair or warranty information If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved 23 Specials and Easy Registration For cool tips the latest Beamer specials and easy online registration check out www vialta com beamer Another Great Product from Vialta ViDVD The multimedia DVD player that does a whole lot more than just play DVDs View digital photos on your TV screen listen to MP3s sing karaoke even connect to the Internet and check your e mail Plus only ViIDVD can play ViMagazine discs Filled with hours of entertainment from feature films and cartoons to TV series music and lifestyle programs ViMagazine discs are entertainment on demand No driving to the video store no downloads and no set air times Just put a ViMagazine disc in your ViDVD player make a selection and press play To learn more about ViDVD and ViMagazine visit us at www vialta com Vialta Vialta Inc Fremont California USA 004 00025 E 2002 by Vialta Inc All rights reserved
13. hen the video connection is complete IMPORTANT If both parties press the START VIEWS button at the same time the video connection may fail If this happens your Beamer will prompt you to press the START VIEWS button to try again It takes 15 45 seconds to complete the video connection between you and the person you are calling For the first few seconds you ll hear a series of beeps and tones on the line Wait until you see the Video on text on the screen before continuing your conversation While the other party will now be able to see you on their LCD screen you will only see the Privacy On screen until the other party sends their video image N Preparing video Making video connection 3 To send a video image the receiving party must press their START VIEWS button The receiving party should not press their START VIEWS button until the initial video connection from you to the person you re Calling is complete Combo view 4 To end your video call simply hang up the phone 9 Receiving a Video Call with your Beamer 1 Answer the call with the phone connected to Beamer 2 Follow steps 2 and 8 in Placing a Video Call with your Beamer on page 8 Locating your Beamer s Features Your Beamer places everything you need right at your fingertips O ii
14. ion still picture that you sent you ll see Snapshot sent on your screen You won t see any more messages but you will see a green snapshot icon as a reminder that you are in Snapshot mode The other party sees similar status messages indicating the progress of the transmission They will also see a blue snapshot icon as a reminder that they are seeing a snapshot A green snapshot icon means you sent a snapshot and a blue snapshot icon means you are viewing a snapshot Receiving snapshot 3 To resume sending live video press the SNAPSHOT button once The snapshot icons disappear and live video replaces the still picture Note Only the party who sent the snapshot can restart their live video 13 Detail Movement Button The DETAIL MOVEMENT button adjusts the sharpness of the video you see It is a balance between detail and movement Press the DETAIL side of the button to increase picture sharpness Press the MOVEMENT side of the button to see more fluid motion When you press the DETAIL MOVEMENT button an indicator bar shows the current setting Adjust video Line Quality Indicator Line The quality of your video call depends on the quality of your phone line A blinking red Line will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen if the line quality drops by more than 10 If the Line Quality Indicator appears frequently you may want to try your call again or have your phone line
15. it to this User s Guide and keep both accessible Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your Beamer for service Limited Warranty Vialta Inc Vialta warrants this product against substantial defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser as follows Labor Vialta will repair or replace this product at its option and without charge if it is determined to be defective for a period of 90 days from date of purchase After 90 days labor charges will apply to all repair services Parts In addition Vialta will replace defective parts without charge for a period of one year from date of purchase After 90 days labor charges will apply to all repair services Exclusions This warranty does not cover installation or setup charges Cosmetic damage unauthorized repair acts of God accidental damage misuse abuse negligence improper voltage or customer modification of the unit are not covered Any commercial use of this product will automatically void this warranty This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or obliterated IN NO EVENT SHALL VIALTA BE LIABLE OR IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT CAUSED BY REPAIRS OR ATTEMPTED REPAIRS PERFORMED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NOR SHALL VIALTA BE LIABLE OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY eta OR CONSEQUENTIAL ECONOMIC OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Becaus
16. nd right in front of you And since Beamer uses your regular phone line a video call with Beamer costs the same as a regular phone call Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed Warranty Card to activate your warranty You can also register online at www vialta com beamer What s Included with your Beamer Everything you need to install your Beamer is included in the package e Standard 3 foot phone cord RJ 11 e AC Power Adapter e This User s Guide e Warranty Card Installing your Beamer You can use your Beamer with any home phone including a cordless phone or a speakerphone for a hands free experience Note Connect the phone line directly to your Beamer it is not designed to be used with a PBX Private Branch Exchange Installing your Beamer with a Single Line Phone 1 Unplug the phone cord from your phone and plug it into the LINE IN jack on the back of your Beamer 2 Connect one end of the supplied phone cord to your phone and the other end to the PHONE jack on the back of your Beamer 3 Plug the AC power adapter s pin into the POWER IN jack on the back of your Beamer 4 Plug the power cord into a wall socket Your Beamer will display the message Beamer is now ready to let you know when it is ready for you to place or receive a video call D Beamer Beamer is now ready Vialta Installing your Beamer with a Two Line
17. um of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of 22 the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service NOTICE If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer NOTICE According to tel
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