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VL-VB300 User Manual

This manual provides detailed information on how to use the VL-VB300, outlining all of its features and functions.
Last Updated: September 19th, 2023

Table of Contents

SMART CAMERA; SOUNDBAR; MICROPHONE AND VIDEO SWITCHER INTRODUCTION FEATURES PACKAGE CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS 1. BYOM 2. Zoom Room + BYOD 3. Microphone Cascading AUTOMATIC SIGNAL SWITCHING PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROLLER SCREEN MIRRORING USING APPLE DEVICES USING ANDROID PHONES USING THE DONGLE USING WINDOWS PCS WEB UI OVERVIEW CAMERA SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS WI-FI SETTINGS BYOD SETTINGS SYSTEM SETTINGS SUPPORT TROUBLE SHOOTING CE CONFORMITY DISPOSAL OF DEVICE BATTERY RECYCLING INFORMATION DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY TRADEMARK

SMART CAMERA; SOUNDBAR; MICROPHONE AND VIDEO SWITCHER

All-In-One Conferencing Solution

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

This product is an all-in-one meeting videobar with ultra-wide angle 4K camera, microphone and speaker, as well as wired and wireless screencasting capability. It is ideal for teleconference and collaboration applications in huddle rooms and small to medium meeting rooms.

FEATURES

Smartvideo conference collaboration device. All-in-one solution for all meeting scenarios
Wired screen presentation via USB-C and HDMI
Wireless BYOD via Airplay, Miracast and Dongle
Wide angle 4K video camera with 120° FOV
4x MEMS digital microphone arrays with a range of 5 — 8 meters and an angle of 180°
2x 5W Stereo full range speakers with passive radiator bass enhancement
Includes AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), AGC (Automatic Gain Control), ANS (Automatic Noise Suppression) and full duplex mode communication to make all participants feel like they are in the same room
Auto Framing / Speaker Tracking / Presenter Tracking based on Al technology makes meetings more intimate and friendly
Plug and play with excellent compatibility for OS and UC applications, e.g. Zoom, Teams, Webex, Tecent Meeting, etc.
Provides flexible control options via Web GUI and Remote Controller
Built-in Wi-Fi

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1x Video Bar

1x DC 24V 5A Power Adapter

1x Remote Controller

1x Magnetic Lens Cap

1x Wall Mounting Kit

4x Expansion Screws

4x Mounting Screws

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO AND VIDEO
Interface	1x HDMI in, 1x HDMI out, 1x USB-C, 1x USB-B, 1x USB-A, 1x Mic, 1 x GE, 1x DC
Video Resolutions	4K@30Hz (Max)
Output Video Encoding	3840x2160 @ 30 Hz (max)

CAMERA AND SENSOR
Lens	Fixed Focus
Sensor	CMOS, Effective Pixel: 8.OM
White Balance	Auto
Backlight Compensation	Auto
Digital Noise Reduction	2D, ID Digital noise reduction supported
Viewing Angle	FOV: 120°
ePTZ	Supported \|5x Digital Zoom
HDR	Supported
Tracking Mode	Auto Framing / Speaker Tracking / Presenter Tracking

SPEAKERPHONE
Microphone	4x Linear microphone arrays with echo cancellation Pick-up Range: 5m-8m
Speaker	2x 5W

COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL
HDMI	HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
USB	USB-C: USB 3.0 host (60W max charging) USB-A: USB 3.0 device USB-B: USB 3.0 host
USB Protocol	UAC, UVC, USB HID
Ethernet	1x RJ-45
WLAN	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Control Method	Web UI, Bluetooth Remote Controller

GENERAL
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 45°C, 10% to 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-20°C ~ 60°C, 10% to 90%, non-condensing
MTBF	> 30000h
Power Supply	DC 24V SA
Power Consumption	100W (Max)
Dimension (Width x Height x Depth)	700mm x 126.83mm x 90mm (with Bracket)
Net Weight	2.42 kg (with Bracket)
Gross Weight	6.22 kg

PANEL DESCRIPTION

ID	NAME	DESCRIPTION
1	Speaker	2x Speakers for audio signal output.
2	Microphone	4x Linear microphone arrays for picking up sound.
3	Lens	Camera lens.
4	Status LED	Blinking orange: The device is booting. Constant white: The device is working properly. Blinking white: The device is in standby state. Blinking white very quickly: The device is being upgraded. Blinking and white: The device is in sleep state. Constant red: The device‘s microphone is muted. Blinking blue: The device is in Bluetooth pairing state.
5	USB-C	Connect to the Dongle for pairing.
6	Pairing Button	Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to start pairing with the bluetooth remote controller.
7	USB-A	USB 3.0 Type-A port. Connect to a USB device such as touch screen.
8	USB-B	USB 3.0 Type-B port. Connect to the room PC for meetings.
9	USB-C	USB 3.0 Type-C port. USB PD: 60W max Connect to the laptop for meetings.
10	MIC	Connect to an external microphone.
11	Power	Connect to the power adapter provided for DC 24V 5A input.
12	HDMI Out	Connect to a HDMI display dev1ce or a capture card of the room PC.
13	HDMI In	Connect to a laptop.
14	Ethernet	Connect to a network device (e.g. network switch, wireless router, computer, etc.) for Airplay Mirroring signal input and LAN control (Web GUI & Telnet API).
15		Kensington security slot

INSTALLATION

Note: Before installation, ensure the device is disconnected from the power source.

To install the device on the wall:

Drill holes in the wall where appropriate, then insert the expansion screws provided into the wall. Secure the wall hanging bracket on the wall using the mounting screws provided.
Remove the stand from the device.
Screw the wall-mounted bracket to the device.
Attach the device‘s wall-mounted bracket to the wall hanging bracket on the wall.

APPLICATIONS

1. BYOM

One Type-C AOC full function cable (optional) supports DP 1.4,USB 3.0,USB 2.0 and PD (max 6OW).

The second connection method is to use the standard HDMI and USB-A cables.

2. Zoom Room + BYOD

Dongle sold separately

Note: After the device is connected to a computer, it can be detected by the system and specific applications with the following name:

Model: VB300
Camera / Speaker / Microphone: VB3OO

3. Microphone Cascading

AUTOMATIC SIGNAL SWITCHING

Automatic signal switching function allows you to easily and quickly choose a source.

If screen display mode is set as Single Screen (default setting), signal switching follows Last-In-First-Out rule. In Single Screen mode, if a new video source inputs, the device will output it to the display screen.
If two video sources are being played indual view (Split Screen), connect a new video source input to the device: when there's one hardware video source (HDMI/ USB-C) at most among three sources, the latest input source will replace the source that has been displayed the longest on the screen; or the latest input source will replace the previous hardware video source.
If all video sources are removed, the device will output the Home Screen connection guide.

PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROLLER

The device can be controlled by the Bluetooth remote controller provided, after they have been successfully paired with each other.

To pair with the Bluetooth remote controller:

The following briefly introduces the functions of the remote controller buttons.

SCREEN MIRRORING

With screen mirroring support, the device allows users to share multimedia content wirelessly from their mobile devices on any HDMI displays over Windows, Airplay Mirroring and Miracast.

USING APPLE DEVICES

Step 1: Connect your iPhone/iPad/Mac to the network on which the device runs.

Step 2: Open Control Center on your Apple device, tap “Screen Mirroring” to select appropriate mirroring device from the pop-up menu.

Note: For Apple device screen casting, please use the remote control to control the volume of VB300.

USING ANDROID PHONES

Take Samsung Galaxy series for example:

Step 1: Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of your mobile device.

Step 2: On your mobile device, swipe down from the top and tap “Smart View” or “Wireless Projection” to select appropriate mirroring device from the pop-up CONNECT menu.

USING THE DONGLE

Pre-Step: Plug the Dongle in to type-C port on the side of VB300 for pairing.

Step 1: Plug the Dongle in to your PC or Laptop.

Step 2: Press the button to start casting once the LED stops flashing.

USING WINDOWS PCS

Step 1: Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of your PC.

Step 2: On your PC, press the combination keys “Windows + K” to select appropriate mirroring device from the pop-up menu.

WEB UI

The Web UI designed for this device allows for basic settings. It can be accessed through a modern browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.

To access the Web UI page:

Connect the Ethernet port of the device to a local area network. (Ensure there's a DHCP server in the network so that the switcher can obtain a valid IP address.)
Connect a PC to the same network as the device.
Input the device's IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window will pop up.
Note: Default IP mode for this device is DHCP.
Input the user name and password (default user name & password: admin) and click Login to enter the main page.

The main page includes Overview, Camera, Settings and Support tabs.

Overview — offers basic information of the device.
Camera— offers settings of camera parameters.
Settings — offers basic settings of Video, Wi-Fi, BYOD, etc.
Support — offers firmware updatefunction and deviceinformation.

OVERVIEW

This page offers firmware version and status of output timing and HDCP settings for thew device.

CAMERA

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Tracking Mode	Auto Framing is an AI feature to zoom, pan, and tilt intelligently so that everyone in the room is perfectly located in the picture. Speaker Tracking is an AI feature to intelligently focus on the person who is talking. When more than one person is speaking, it will automatically switch between speakers. Presenter Tracking is an AI feature to intelligently track the presenter, so that the presenter can always be in the best position on the screen even when constantly moving. Off
Tracking Effect	Tracking effect is available when Auto Framing is enabled. Smooth (default): The tracking image moves smoothly in the frame. Immediate: The tracking image switches from one to another immediately in the frame.
Tracking Speed	Tracking speed is available when Auto Framing is enabled. Slow (default) / Normal/Fast
Mirror	Mirror image function On: Image flipped horizontally. Off (default setting): Image not flipped horizontally.
Powerline Frequency (Anti Flicker)	Change the frequency to prevent flicker in the video. 50Hz (default) /60Hz

SETTINGS

GENERAL SETTINGS

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Device Name	Redefine the device name to an easy to remember one. Note: The name must be 1-20 characters in length, including letters, numbers, "_" or "-". By default, it‘s set as VB300. Apply: Click to save and perform above settings. Note: The device name is as same as the soft AP SSID. If you change to a new device name, you need to re-pair Dongle with this device as well.
IP Method	Static / DHCP (default)
IP Address	Set IP address manually when Static mode is selected.
Subnet	Set subnet mask manually when Static mode is selected.
Gateway	Set gateway address manually for the device to communicate with another network that uses different communication protocols when Static mode is selected.
Apply	Click to save and perform above IP settings. (LAN module will reboot automatically once IP settings are changed.
IP Conflict Detection	When IP Conflict Detection is enabled, an OSD prompt is displayed when an IP address conflict is detected

VIDEO SETTINGS

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Timing	Set output resolution for the device. Two options are offered: Auto (default): Select to output the maximum resolution supported by the display based on the display's EDID. Resolution range list: Select a desired output resolution from the dropdown menu to output this fixed resolution
HDCP	Set HDCP capability for the device‘s output. Four options are offered: Pass-through (default) / HDCP 2.2 / HDCP 1.4 / Off
Screen	Single Screen (default) Split Screen: Dual view on one screen.
CEC	On (default) / Off: Select to enable/disable CEC control.
One Touch play	Enter the CEC one touch play command in hex of the controlled display device. For more information about the command, see the user guide of your display device. By default, it‘s set as “80 04”.
Standby	Enter the CEC standby command in hex of the controlled display device. For more information about the command, see the user guide of your display device. By default, it‘s set as “80 36”.
Apply	Click to save and perform above settings.
Load Default	Click to load default settings.
CEC Test	One Touch Play/Standby: Click to test if command setting takes effect.

WI-FI SETTINGS

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Band	5G
Channel	Auto (default): The device selects a wireless channel for itself automatically. Manual: Assign a wireless channel for the device manually.
Soft AP	On (default)/Off
Soft AP Router	On (default)/Off
Password	Configure the soft AP password. By default, it is set as 12345678.
Apply	Click to save and perform above settings.
Operation Frequency	2412MHz-2462MHz for WIFI 2.4G 5180MHz-5240MHz for WIFI 5G 2402-2480MHz for BT-EDR 2402-2480MHz for BT-BLE
Maximum Power	WIFI 2.4G 16.30dbm (E.I.R.P) WIFI 5G 14.81dbm (E.I.R.P)

BYOD SETTINGS

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
BYOD	On (default)/Off
Access Code	The access code is used to help prevent users from accidentally connecting to an unintended device and protect from an unauthorized access. Auto: The device will randomly generate a four-digit access code in the following cases: The device switches to Guide Screen for output. The device reboots. Manual: Select to input a four-digit code. Access Code ON by default.
Apply	Click to save and perform above settings.
Guide Screen	Click to select a Guide Screen image in .jpg format of 1920x1080 and upload to the device.
Screen off	Enable means that the screen will enter the countdown after the set time and then turn off. Disable means that the screen will never turn
Delay time	,0’ means the countdown 60s will appear immediately, and the ,n’ means the countdown 60s will appear after ,n‘ minutes.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Login	Set a new password to login Web UI.
Apply	Click to save and perform above settings
System	Factory Reset Reboot

SUPPORT

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
Device Information	Displays device model and firmware information.
Firmware Update	Select the firmware file and upload it for upgrade.
Support	https://www.purelink.de/de/anfrage-formular-purelink.de

TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE	TROUBLE SHOOTING
The key on remote has no reaction how to resolve?	Try to replace the battery in remote.
Press the Home button on remote, the picture of Camera can't return to panorama, how to resolve?	Please make sure the AI mode is off, this function is only effective in manual mode.
The HDMI OUT of VB300 no video output, how to check?	To check if the cables (HDMI IN / HDMI OUT / Type-C) have been plugged properly, re-plug the cables. To check if the display device has selected the correct input.
Why can VB300 only output at 720p when using third-party video conferencing apps like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.	This is due to the limitations of third-party software, like Zoom and Microsoft Teams only support 720p now.
The Camera/Speaker/tic of VB300 can't be recognized or the picture from Camera is abnormal, how to resolve?	Try using a different USB port on your computer. Try using a different USB cable.
The audio from Win10/11 system PC is stereo but the Left and Right speaker of VB300 is mono, how to resolve?	Click Win 10/11 system PC's start button, settings button, select Easy to use, select Audio, set mono audio OFF.
After connecting a new device to PC, PC's audio doesn't output from VB300, how to resolve?	Open the settings page of PC, in selecting output device select VB300.
win+k doesn't work on Windows PC	Please try to reboot the Windows PC.

For further support or questions please contact us under https://www.purelink.de/en/anfrage-formular-purelink.de or scan the QR- code below

CE CONFORMITY

DISPOSAL OF DEVICE

BATTERY RECYCLING INFORMATION

Batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of in household waste. Please dispose of used batteries and accumulators properly, following local regulations. Consumers in Germany are required by law to take all batteries and accumulators to a collection point in their community/borough or to retailers to have them disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Otherwise they pose a potential risk to the environment and to human health.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

PureLink GmbH will not be held liable, nor provide any warranty for damage resulting from improper installation, assembly and use of the product, or failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety instructions.

TRADEMARK

Product model and logo are trademarks. All other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the property of the trademark owners. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission of their respetive owners.

PureLink GmbH

Von-Liebig-Str. 10

D - 48432 Rheine

Germany

www.purelink.de

WEEE-Reg.-No. DE 93 847 290

PureLink UK LTD.

Carpenter Court, 1 Maple Road

Bramhall, Stockport

Cheshire SK7 2DH

United Kingdom

V1 | 2023-07

	BUTTONS	DESCRIPTION
	Bluetooth	Press and hold the button for two seconds to make the device to start pairing with other third-party Bluetooth device. (This function will be available in further versions)
	Answer	Press to answer the phone (available only when connected to a cellphone via Bluetooth.
	Hang up	Press to hang up the phone (available only when connected to a cellphone via Bluetooth.
	Home	Press to back to the default camera view (available only when Tracking mode is off). Press and hold the button for two seconds to show OSD that includes IP address, model name etc.
	Navigation	Press to perform ePTZ (only available when Tracking mode is off).
	Presets	Press and hold for three seconds to save current camera view to preset 1 or 2. Press to switch the camera view to preset 1 or 2. (Available only when Tracking mode is off).
	Mute / Unmute	Press to toggle between mute and unmute.
	Volume	Press to adjust the volume. Press and hold to adjust the volume continuously.
	Tracking mode	Press to toggle among Auto Framing, Speaker Tracking and Off.
	Zoom	Press to adjust the zoom. Press and hold to adjust the zoom continuously.
		Press and hold the combination buttons for 3 seconds, the remote controller will enter pairing mode.

UI ELEMENTS	DESCRIPTION/OPTIONS
HD	On (default): Turn on for better image quality. Off: Turn off for better compatibility.
	Click this icon to enable camera preview. Note: Other Apps cannot use the camera until camera preview is disabled.
WDR	When WDR is enabled, you can manually adjust the Backlight compensation value.

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VL-VB300 User Manual