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Loudspeakers

Ceiling-mount loudspeakers

Introduction — Basic Room Design

Introduction— Installation Overview

 

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Installation Overview

Read the user manual

For best performance, ceiling loudspeakers should be installed directly above the microphone pods. If you have a RAV 900 with three mic pods, install the ceiling loudspeakers above the first and third mic pods. The ceiling speakers must be set to 8 Ohms. Please refer to the Bose user manual for instructions.

Ceiling Speakers

Ceiling Speakers

Please read through the RAV Quick Start Guide and print user manual to familiarize yourself with the RAV system. Refer to the Help file in RAV-Ware for information on the software. Read through all requirements and safety information to be sure you set up and configure your RAV correctly.

Make sure your network is ready

Review all system requirements. Then check with your network administrator to be sure your network meets all the RAV requirements.

Connect cables

Wall-mount loudspeakers

Place the left channel loudspeaker on the left side of the room and the right channel loudspeaker on the right. (Refer to the label on the back of each loudspeaker.) Make sure the back of each loudspeaker is parallel to the front wall.

Figure 1.7 Recommended ceiling-mount speaker placement

RAV 600

Loudspeaker

6'

6'

Loudspeaker

Figure 1.8 Recommended wall-mount speaker placement

Connect cables. If you are planning on using the RAV for web or videoconferencing, you’ll need to connect peripheral equipment. See pages 14–22.

Install software

Install RAV-Ware and then use to adjust sound levels and to configure settings for additional equipment such as a video codec or a recording device. See pages 26–49.

Begin using

Use the controller to answer and make calls. See pages 52–61.

For best controller performance

Do not install the RAV mixer in a metal cabinet unless you are using the remote antenna accessory. Part number 910-153-050.

Keep the mixer within line of sight of the controller, such as on the top of a credenza.

Ensure antenna is connected to the back of the mixer and is pointed up.

If installing the mixer in an equipment rack, make sure it is placed at or near the top of the rack.

For best audio performance

Use the provided cables.

Do not move microphones while on a call.

Speak at a normal conversation level and direct your voice toward the microphones.

Do not place microphones next to fans, projectors or computers.

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ClearOne comm 600/900 user manual Installation Overview

600/900 specifications

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