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CONVERGE™ PRO 880 | 880T | 880TA | 840T | 8i | TH20 CONVERGE™ SR 1212| SR 1212A|Professional Conferencing SystemsINSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

5Converge Pro 880TAThe 880TA stands as the new flagship of the Converge Pro line. Re-designed, re-tooled with added power and functionality, the 880

95Manual Gating: Manual On/Manual OffSelect the Manual On radio button to gate the channel on, or Manual Off to gate the channel off. Off gating beh

96For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Gating Tab•AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation)•AGC/ALC (Automatic Gai

97MIC INPUT SETTINGSMic Input Settings enable you to customize mic input channel settings using the Channel screen.Accessing Mic Input SettingsWith

98Pre Gain Meter The Pre Gain meter displays the mic input level before gain adjustments. Meter range is determined by the Coarse Gain Slider in the

99Post Gate Meter The Post Gate Meter displays the audio level after gating. Channel gating for mic inputs is configured on the Gating tab of the C

100Channel Routing Matrix: InputsThe channel routing matrix section of the Channel screen shows the matrix row and audio routing configuration for t

101 This display is identical to that shown in Channel when the output channel is selected in the Tree View pane. See Output Settings for more info

102For more information on using audio devices and channel objects, refer to the Table of Contents for the following topics:AV Devices•Creating AV

103LINE INPUT SETTINGSLine Input Settings enable you to customize line input channel settings. All settings for a given line input are available on

104Pre Gain MeterThe Pre Gain Meter shows the line input level before gain adjustments.NOTE: All meters in Console are peak-level meters.Gain Slider

6CONVERGE PRO PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSConverge Pro 880The successor to the industry-leading XAP® 800. The 880 delivers rich functionality with improved

105 Select the Enable AGC checkbox to enable AGC, or deselect it to disable AGC. For AGC configuration details, see AGC Configuration Settings.Chann

106The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. The range is from -6

107To save an input channel configuration, right click in the Channel screen (anywhere above the channel routing matrix). From the shortcut menu tha

108TELCO RX SETTINGSTelco Rx Settings enable you to customize telephone receive channel settings using the Channel screen.Accessing Telco Rx Setting

109of the Mute, ClearEffect, and ALC buttons, which toggle their respective functions and have no user-configurable settings, clicking a channel con

110Telco Settings TabSettings available on the Telco Settings Tab include:Auto Answer: Set the number of rings before the unit connects an incoming

111Custom: Set for distinctive ring cadences. When custom is set, the • Min On and Min Off times must be selected from their respective drop-down b

112 See the Dialer topic for more information on using the dialer and its features.Dial Tone Level SliderThe Dial Tone Level slider allows you to se

113The Receive Input meter displays the dB level of the incoming telco signal prior to any signal processing.NOTE: All meters in Console are peak-le

114The Gain slider changes the gain for the telco receive channel from nominal 0. To change the value, use the slider or the selector box. Range is

7Converge Pro 880TThe 880T leverages the rich functionality of the Converge Pro 880, and adds a built-in telephone interface and power amplifier for

115The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. The range is from -6

116Enter an appropriate Label (name) in the entry field of Export Object dialog as shown below. Click Export to save the configuration to the databa

117OUTPUT SETTINGSOutput Settings enable you to customize output channel settings. All settings for a given output are available on the Channel scre

118Mute ButtonClicking the Mute button toggles muting. The default is Off.Gain SliderThe Gain slider adjusts the output gain level. To change the va

119The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. The range is from -6

120NOTE: Changes to configuration settings made in the channel routing matrix apply globally to that channel. For example, changing the label (name)

121Optimizing Output Gain StructureOptimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performance. When initially configuring an ou

122TELCO TX SETTINGSTelco Tx Settings enable you to customize telephone transmit channel settings using the Channel screen. Accessing Telco Tx Setti

123See Dialer for more information on using the dialer and its features .NOM (Number of Open Mics/Constant Level)Maintains a constant output level b

124Post-Gain Meter The Post Gain level meter displays the post-gain signal level in dB.Limiter The Limiter limits the output level to the telco side

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125The Cross Point Attenuation slider appears. Move the slider or use the selector box to set the gain/attenuation level in dB. The range is from -6

126Creating Channel ObjectsOne of the most powerful features of Console is the ability to create Channel Objects. Channel objects capture all settin

127Optimizing Output Gain StructureOptimizing gain structure for output channels ensures optimal audio performance. When initially configuring outpu

128PROCESSING SETTINGSProcessing Settings enable you to configure filters, delay, compression, and gain to create precise audio configurations for a

129Filter ButtonPressing the Filter button brings up the Channel Property Configuration window with the Filter Tab selected as shown below.For more

130Introducing an appropriate amount of delay to the forward-mounted driver(s) re-establishes the acoustical alignment necessary for proper sound im

131Select the Enable Compressor checkbox to activate the compressor. Using the compressor, you can change the gain transfer characteristics of the s

132Input MeterShows the level of the signal as it enters the compressor.Compression MeterShows the instantaneous compression value at a given time.

133NOTE: Your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider.Expanded Channel Routing MatrixIn the channel routing matrix, pressing the b

134Creating Channel ObjectsOne of the most powerful features of Console is the ability to create Channel Objects. Channel objects capture all settin

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135For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Channel Tab Overview•Filters•Line Input Settings•Mic Input Setti

136FADER SETTINGSNOTE: The Converge Pro 880TA and Converge SR 1212A do not have fader settings.Fader Settings allow you to set configuration paramet

137Gain Slider & Post Gain Meter Adjusts output gain level. Use the Gain slider to adjust output volume level. You can also enter the level dire

138NOTE: Your changes are automatically saved when you close the slider.Expanded Channel Routing Matrix This display is identical to that shown on t

139Enter an appropriate Label (name) in the entry field of Export Object dialog as shown below.Click Export to save the configuration to the databas

140MATRIX TABThe Matrix Tab is used to route audio to one or more destinations (outputs, expansion bus, processing, or fader channels) and to create

141The routing legend shows the status of cross points using colored cells that mark the intersection or cross point of the routing from input to ou

142destination within the unit. All models have 18 digital mix-minus buses:S–Z Buses: • These eight audio buses are line input mixer buses. They ar

143The level you select now appears numerically in the cross point box within the matrix. Copy and Paste CellsYou can copy a single cell or the ent

144AEC REFERENCE/PA ADAPT REFERENCE TABThe AEC Reference (880, 880T, 880TA, 840T, 8i, TH20)/PA Adapt Reference (SR 1212, SR 1212A) Tab allows you to

10Converge Pro TH20The successor to the industry-leading XAP TH2, the TH20 enables conference call functionality for Converge Pro installations thro

145Use the drop-down lists to select an AEC/PA Adapt reference for each input channel as required for your application. As shown above, you can sele

146Virtual Reference and route any inputs that you want cancelled to that reference. This typically would include Telco RX audio and audio from a vi

147MACRO TABMacros define a series of commands which can be run using the Front Panel LCD, Serial Commands, Control Ports, Presets, the Web Portal,

148In the Console, make the routing and input/output configuration changes (such as gain adjustments, mute, 4. etc.) that you want to include in the

149 Click 7. Add to add the command to the end of the macro, or Insert to insert the command before the currently selected row of the macro. The

150Select the 1. Macro tab from the Console main screen or press the Run Macro button on the button bar (only available when Console is in Config

151GATING TABThe Gating tab allows you to create gating groups and assign mic inputs to gating groups.Gating group assignments combine individual ch

152groups (radio buttons 1-4) to control mic inputs connected to the unit currently selected in the Site Pane. Use Global gating groups (radio butto

153than one microphone to gate on at same time, but it restricts more than one mic from gating on to the same audio source. It does this by determin

154CONTROL TABThe Control Tab allows you to configure pin assignments for the user-definable pins on Control/Status Port A and Control/Status Port B

11Converge Pro SR 1212AThe SR1212A is a 12x12 digital matrix mixer that is the ideal solution for sound reinforcement and room combining application

155Model User-Definable PinsControl/Status Port AUser-Definable PinsControl/Status Port B8i 16 2TH20 24 2SR 1212 16 2SR 1212A 16 2Default Pin Assign

1564. In the Command Editor section of the screen, select the device Type, DID, and Command from the drop-down lists. When you select a command, it

157STRING TABThe String Tab enables you to create up to eight command strings that allow Converge/Converge Pro units to control external devices suc

158Running Command StringsConsole stores the commands strings created in the Control tab for subsequent execution via the STRING serial command. You

159EVENT SCHEDULER TABThe Event Scheduler allows you to schedule commands for execution at a specific time (events). Using the event scheduler, you

160SFTYMUTE• –Mutes all channels on the specified unitSTRING• –Runs a command stringSYSCHECKS• –Runs system diagnostics2. To schedule a singl

161DATABASE TABNOTE: Objects and Devices created in Console 1.0.4 and 1.1.5 are NOT compatible with Console 2.0+ Objects and devices created with th

162AV DevicesAV devices allow you to save pre-defined configurations for a particular type of device, such as a ceiling microphone. To access AV dev

163Name the new device using the Name field. Enter other information as needed, adjust the configuration controls to optimize device performance, an

164Processing•Fader Channels•To create a new channel object, select an object type in the Object Tree and click the New button. Enter a name for t

12Converge Pro SR1212The successor to ClearOne’s PSR1212, the SR1212 is a 12x12 digital matrix mixer that is the ideal solution for sound reinforcem

165For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Site Properties•Unit Properties•Unit Tab•Channel Tab Overv

166OPTIMIZING GAIN STRUCTUREOptimizing Gain Structure maximizes the signal-to-noise ratio for each channel, optimizes the performance of processing

167Optimizing Gain for Line Input ChannelsLine inputs are optimized using the same procedure as mic inputs, with the following exceptions. Select th

1684. Repeat the above steps for each output channel in the system.For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related top

169DRAG AND DROP CONFIGURATIONNOTE: Objects and Devices created in Console 1.0.4 and 1.1.5 are NOT compatible with Console 2.0+ Objects and devices

170 Creating ObjectsWith the exception of custom AV devices, which can only be created using the Database Tab, all objects can be created by right c

171 To apply an AV device to a channel, drag the object onto the channel in the Unit or Channel tabs. For example, to apply a Crown PCC130 tabletop

172 To view detailed information about an AV device’s configuration settings, or to create a custom AV device, use the AV Devices pane of the Databa

173 To view detailed information about an AV device’s configuration settings, or to create a custom AV device, use the AV Devices pane of the Databa

174For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Database Tab•Mic Input Settings•Line Input Settings•Telco

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175PRESET MODEPreset Mode allows you to create and modify presets. To execute presets, Console must be in Configuration Mode. There are 32 presets a

176Preset Configuration TabsIn preset mode, the following tabs are available on the Console Tab Bar for defining preset configurations:Unit Tab•Cha

177 Creating PresetsUse the following procedure to create presets:1. Press the Preset Mode button on the Button Bar to put Console into preset mode

1785. Set the output channel cross points that you want to include in the preset using the matrix. 6. Configure the desired setting changes for t

179Executing PresetsThere are five ways to execute presets:Using Console in Configuration Mode1. Using the LCD Preset Menu on the Front Panel2. Usin

180Executing Presets Using MacrosUse the PRESET serial command to execute presets in a macro. To run multiple presets at the same time, use multiple

181Exporting Preset ObjectsPreset objects allow you to save preset configurations into the Database and reuse them. This enables you to instantly ap

182FILE MENU OVERVIEWFile Menu allows you to use Site Files and Print Reports.Accessing the File MenuIn Console, select File from the menu bar. The

183File Menu: Site OptionsThe File menu site options allow you to Create a New Site, open a saved site with Open Site, or close the current site wit

184PRINT REPORTSThe Print Reports option on the File menu allows you to print a configuration properties report for a Site or Unit.Accessing Print R

14OPERATING REQUIREMENTSPowerConverge Pro devices automatically accommodate voltages of 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 W.TelephoneConverge Pro devices op

185VIEW MENU OVERVIEWThe View Menu provides an alternate navigation method for viewing the screens displayed by clicking on the Console Tabs. Access

186View Menu OptionsOptions available on the View menu include:Unit View•Channel View•Matrix View•AEC Reference Builder•Macro Builder•Gating Bu

187ADD MENUThe Add Menu allows you to add units to a site using default configuration settings.Accessing the Add Menu In Console, click Add on the m

188 Configure the new unit’s properties using the General tab. Configure the new unit’s IP and serial port settings using the Comm tab. For more inf

189For more information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Unit Properties•Create A New Site•Connect To A Site•Site Propert

190CONNECT MENU OVERVIEWThe Connect Menu enables you to connect to a site, disconnect from a site, and refresh the current display for a site. Conne

191MODES MENU OVERVIEWThe Modes Menu allows you to switch Console between Configuration Mode and Preset Mode. Configuration Mode allows you to confi

192SERVICES MENU OVERVIEWThe Services Menu provides various utilities for using and managing Converge/Converge Pro units.Accessing the Services Menu

193DIALERThe Dialer provides a software telephone interface for teleconferencing applications.NOTE: Dialer is only available when Console is connect

194Using DialerWhen using the dialer, the date and time, number dialed, and call status are displayed in the LCD section of the dialer window. Placi

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15UNPACKINGUse the illustrations below to verify that you received all components for your Converge Pro product. ClearOne is not responsible for pro

195PHONEBOOKThe Phonebook allows you to store telephone numbers and make speed-dial assignments for teleconferencing applications.Accessing Phoneboo

196Press the Add button to add the entry to the phonebook. The number now appears in the phonebook list, and in the Phonebook portion of the Dialer

197LABEL EDITORThe Label Editor allows you to quickly change the names (labels) assigned to units and channels. Using descriptive names makes it eas

198DEVICE LOGThe Device Log captures device events for administration, configuration, and troubleshooting purposes. NOTE: The device log can store 2

199Using Device LogIn the Device Log window, select the events you want to log using the Event Selection check boxes. Events available for logging i

200For additional information, please refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Site Properties•System Checks•Firmware Loader•Conso

201EVENT LOGThe Event Log captures Console events for administration and troubleshooting purposes. Event types captured include failed login attempt

202Using Event LogCaptured events appear in the left section of the Event Log window. Event Codes and Messages appear in the right section of the wi

203WEB BUILDERWeb Builder consists of User Console and Control Console. These consoles allow you to configure a subset of call management and mixing

204 Select the key you want to program from the drop-down list in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Programmable keys include:Line 1•Line 2

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205For some commands, such as MACRO, the Status section of the command editor becomes active. Status controls the LED status indicator for the assoc

206The element selected determines the commands available in the Command drop-down lists in the Command section of the screen. For example, the comm

207 To access programmed call management functions, click on DIALER. To access programmed control console mixing functions, click on MANAGEMENT (sho

208FIRMWARE LOADERFirmware Loader allows you to upgrade firmware when ClearOne releases enhancements. All models use the same firmware file (converg

209 In addition, the LED indicators on the status bar in Console turn yellow to indicate the firmware load is in progress as shown below: When the f

210DEBUG CONSOLEThe Debug Console provides five tabs for monitoring system performance, testing and troubleshooting audio performance, and running s

211 To configure a meter, select the Unit, Meter Type, and Channel using the drop-down lists. Meter view provides a useful diagnostic tool for syste

212Signal GeneratorThe Signal Generator tab enables you to generate test signals to audibly test signal paths, gain settings, routing, and channel c

213continue using the specified settings until the Signal Timeout is reached, or the Signal On button is pressed again, whichever occurs first.Tone

214System Check Config TabThe System Check Config tab allows you to select and configure the diagnostic tests run on System Checks tab. System Check

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215speakers connected) using the Unit and Output Channel drop-down lists. Execute the selected tests by pressing the Start button on the System Chec

216EXECUTE PRESETSThe Execute Presets command on the Services menu allows you to run presets while Console is in Configuration Mode.NOTE: This comma

217Select the preset you want to run from the drop-down list, then click Execute to run the preset or Cancel to return to Console. You can also use

218APPENDIX A: SERIAL COMMAND GUIDETYPE AND DEVICE IDSConverge/Converge Pro Device Types and Device IDs by model are as follows:Model Device Type De

219If a command specifies “(Null to query in text)” in its Value table, leave a blank in the command line to query the current state of that value.

220METER TYPE DEFINITIONS TABLEAlpha Numeric Level Position for MicsLevel Position for Line InputsLevel position for OutputsLevel Position for Telco

221Alpha Numeric Level Position for ProcessorsLevel Position for AmpC 9N/A Level of Adaptice Gain Noise FloorY 10N/A Level Post Mute/Gain Pre EQZ 11

222SERIAL COMMAND INDEXAA – Auto Answer Enable / Disable ...225AAMB – Adaptive Ambient Mode ..

223DIAL – DTMF Dialing ...235DID – Device ID ...

224HOOK – Hook Flash...243LABEL – Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18Converge Pro 840T Package ContentsSELECTTELCOON/OFFMENUESC-30 -10 -4 0+4 +8 +12METER1234RXTXTELCOCONVERGE PRO 840T(1) Converge Pro 840T P/N:

225PAEQRST – PA EQ Filter Reset...255PAEQSET – PA EQ Filter Set ...

226TELCOLVLCTRL – Telco RX Level Control Enable / Disable...270TE – Telco Enable ...

227SERIAL COMMANDSSerial commands are shown in bold, followed by the command form and argument details.AA – Auto Answer Enable / DisableThis command

228ACONNLVL – Audible Connect / Disconnect LevelThis command selects/reports the audible connect / disconnect indicator’s level.Command Form: DEVIC

229ADPRESENT – Audio PresenceThis command displays the channels that currently have valid audio signals present. This command is read only.Command

230AGCSET – Automatic Gain Control AdjustThis command selects/reports the settings of the Automatic Gain Control.Command Form: DEVICE AGCSET <Ch

231AVG – Adaptive Volume GainThis command sets the maximum gain setting that the algorithm will not exceed.Command Form: Argument Type Size Values

232BAUD – Baud RateThis command selects/reports the baud rate of the serial port.Command Form: DEVICE BAUD [Value] Argument Type Size Values UnitsV

233CLEAREFFECT – Clear Effect Wide Band Telco EmulationThis command enables / disables or reports the current status of the clear effect.Command For

234COMPRESS – Compressor AdjustThis command selects/reports the settings of the compressor.Command Form: DEVICE COMPRESS <Channel> [Threshold

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235Value Unsigned Integer 4 1 = Master2 = Slave(Null to query in text)DECAY – Decay AdjustThis command selects/reports the setting of the decay rate

236Reserved Unsigned Integer 2 0Label String 12 1 – 12 charactersCLEAR = clear the label(Null to query in text)DEVICESUBTYPE – Sets the Subtype of a

237DIAL – DTMF DialingThis command dials a DTMF sequence or reports back the last sequence dialed.Command Form: DEVICE DIAL <Channel> [Number

238ENETADDR – Ethernet Port IP AddressThis command selects/reports the IP address of the Ethernet port on the unit.Command Form: DEVICE ENETADDR [V

239ENETGATE – Ethernet Default Gateway AddressThis command selects/reports the default gateway of the Ethernet port on the unit.Command Form: DEVIC

240Value Unsigned Short 2 0 = 51 = 10Default 0 (5)(Null to query in text)FEDR – Feedback Elimination Dynamic Node ResetThis command will reset only

241Argument Type Size Values UnitsChannel Channel 1 See GroupAndChannelsGroup Group 1 23 (J)Value Unsigned Float 2 0 = Locked1 = UnlockedDefault 0(N

242FES – Feedback Elimination SetupThis command reset the feedback eliminator and initiates an automatic training cycle. When the automatic setup is

243FILTSEL – Filter SelectThis command turns on and off the filters.Command Form: DEVICE FILTSEL <Channel> <Group> <Node> [Value]

244GATE – Gate StatusThis command reports the gate status of Mics. This command is read only.Command Form: DEVICE GATE [Value] Argument Type Size

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245GRATIO – Gate Ratio AdjustThis command selects/reports the setting of the gate ratio.Command Form: DEVICE GRATIO <Channel> [Value] Argumen

246LABEL – LabelThis selects/reports the label of the specific channel or the unit.Command Form: DEVICE LABEL <Channel> <Group> [In/Out

247LOCCITY – Location: CityThis command sets/reports the location of the unit: City string.Command Form: DEVICE LOCCITY [Value] Argument Type Size

248LOCSTATE – Location: StateThis command sets/reports the location of the unit: State/Prefecture string.Command Form: DEVICE LOCSTATE [Value] Argu

249LVLREPORT – Level ReportThis command selects/reports the status of level reporting for the specified channel.Command Form: DEVICE LVLREPORT <

250MAX – Maximum Gain SettingThis command changes or reports back the maximum gain setting for an input, output or assignable processing block.Comma

251MCMINMAX – Multi-Channel Min and max Gain SettingThis command changes or reports back the minimum and maximum gain setting for a channelCommand F

252MIN – Minimum Gain SettingThis command changes or reports back the minimum gain setting for a channel.Command Form: DEVICE MIN <Channel> &

253MODEL – Model Identification LabelThis command selects/reports the model identification label of the specified channel.Command Form: DEVICE MODE

254MTRXLVL – Matrix Attenuation AdjustThis command selects/reports the matrix level at the cross point.Command Form: DEVICE MTRXLVL <Src. Ch.>

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255NCSEL – Noise Cancellation SelectThis command selects/reports the setting of the Noise Cancellation for each microphone channel.Command Form: DE

256Reserved 2 0OFFA – Off Attenuation ModeThis command selects/reports the off attenuation value of a Mic channel.Command Form: DEVICE OFFA <Cha

257PAEQEN – PA EQ Filter EnableThis command enables the EQ filter on a PA ChannelCommand Form: DEVICE PAEQEN <Channel> <Group> [Value]

258PAFLT – PA FaultThis indicates one of the power amplifier channels is in a FAULT condition. This is Read-Only, and is automatically generated if

259PANGAT – PA Noise Gate Activation Timer This command sets the Noise Gate activation timer. The noise gate will be activated if the timer conditi

260PANGT – PA Noise Gate Threshold This command sets the Noise Gate Threshold that will be used when in the manual mode. This represents the level

261PASMM – PA Sound Mask Mode This command selects/reports the sound mask mode on a PA channel.Command Form: DEVICE PASMM <Channel> <Group

262PHONEBOOKCNT – Counts Entries in the PhonebookThis command queries the number of entries in the phonebook. This command is query only.Command Fo

263PRGSTRING – Program StringThis command sets/reports a programmed string.COMMAND FORM: DEVICE PRGSTRING <ID> [Value]Argum

264REDIAL – Redial the Last NumberThis command redials the last number. There is no query for this command.Command Form: DEVICE REDIAL <Channel&

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265RINGEREN – Audible Ring EnableThis command sends/reports the use of an audible ring.Command Form: DEVICE RINGEREN <Channel> [Value]Argumen

266Value Unsigned Short 2 0 = Standard1 = Custom(Null to query in text)RINGOFF – Ring Cadence Off Time This command sets the ring cadence off time.

267RXBSTEN – Receive Boost EnableThis command selects/reports the receive boost status.Command Form: DEVICE RXBSTEN <Channel> [Value]Argument

268SIGGENSWEEP – Signal Generator SweepThis command starts the signal generator with a tone and does a sweep. If Repeat is 0, the signal generator

269SNMPMNGRIP – SNMP Manager Host IP AddressThis command selects/reports the IP address of the SNMP Manager.Command Form: DEVICE SNMPMNGRIP [Value]

270SYSCHECKS – System ChecksInitiates the system checks. There is no query for this command.The System Check integer bits determine which tests are

271Argument Type Size ValuesMessage String 40 For the telephone on hook: the message will report the line voltage, the line current, other results,

272TE – Telco EnableThis command selects/reports the hook status.Command Form: DEVICE TE <Channel> [Value]Argument Type Size Values UnitsChan

273Argument Type Size Values UnitsValue Hexadecimal 4 (Sent with a Null, value returned in text)VER - VersionThis command reports the version of the

274XDELAYSEL – Audio Delay EnableThis command enables signal delay on a Channel. This command can be used to replace the DELAYSEL command for the P

23CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONSRefer to the following diagrams and descriptions for Converge Pro front panel controls and back panel connectors.Converge

275SERIAL COMMAND SUPPORT TABLEThe following table shows serial command support by Converge/Converge Pro device type. Note that telco-related comman

276Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 880TConverge Pro 840TConverge Pro 8iConverge Pro TH20Converge SR 1212Converge 880TAConverge SR 1212ADELA

277Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 880TConverge Pro 840TConverge Pro 8iConverge Pro TH20Converge SR 1212Converge 880TAConverge SR 1212AGRPS

278Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 880TConverge Pro 840TConverge Pro 8iConverge Pro TH20Converge SR 1212Converge 880TAConverge SR 1212APAEN

279Command NameConverge Pro 880Converge Pro 880TConverge Pro 840TConverge Pro 8iConverge Pro TH20Converge SR 1212Converge 880TAConverge SR 1212ASIGG

280APPENDIX B: DEFAULT PINOUTSCONTROL/STATUS PORTSConverge Pro 880: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y

281Converge Pro 880T: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Input)2 Y Status (Output)3 Y Control

282Converge Pro 840T: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Input)2 Y Status (Output)3 Y Control

283Converge Pro 8i: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Input)2 Y Status (Output)3 Y Control (I

284Converge Pro TH20: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Input) Telco On2 Y Status (Output) Te

24Converge Pro 8i Front PanelSELECTMENUESC-30 -10 -4 0+4+8 +12METER12345678CONVERGE PRO 8iClearOne Converge 8iA6: CONVERGE8i-1C1.0.00IPA: 192.168.

285Converge SR 1212: Port A (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 Y Control (Input)2 Y Status (Output)3 Y Control (

286All Models: Port B (Female DB-25)Pin # User Definable Control/Status Default Description1 N Control (Input) Preset Mask Bit 02 N Status (Output)

287Converge Console has detected that the connected Site requires a firmware upgrade. If the connected Site contains units that are Version 2.X, pl

288APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONSCONVERGE PRO 880Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with a 20 Hz

289CONVERGE PRO 880 (continued)Control/Status PortsDB-25 female A/B (2)•Inputs A/B: active low (pull to ground)•Outputs A/B: open collector, 40 VD

290CONVERGE PRO 880TAudio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with a 20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no we

291CONVERGE PRO 880T (continued) EthernetAutoswitching with Quality of Connection (QoC)•10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Port•10/100 Mbps Ethernet PC

292CONVERGE PRO 880TAAudio Performance:Conditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed from 20 HZ to 22 kHz BW limit (no w

293ComplianceEMC- FCC Part 15 Class A•EMI – EN55024 •Safety - IEC60950, CSA, CCC•Class 2 Wiring Required•

294CONVERGE PRO 840T Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with a 20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no w

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25LED Bar MeterG. : Displays the audio level of a selected input, output, processing, or fader channel. Default meters: 880-Output 12, 880T-Output

295CONVERGE PRO 840T (continued)EthernetAutoswitching with Quality of Connection (QoC)•10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Port•10/100 Mbps Ethernet PC P

296CONVERGE PRO 8IAudio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with a 20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no weig

297CONVERGE PRO 8I (CONTINUED)Weight7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight•12 lbs/5.4 kg shipping weight•Operating Temperature14° F/-10° C to 122° F/50° C

298CONVERGE PRO TH20Telephone Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with Transmit Limiter and Re

299CONVERGE SR 1212Audio PerformanceConditions: Unless otherwise specified, all •measurements are performed with a 20 Hz to 22 kHz BW limit (no wei

300CONVERGE SR 1212 (continued)Dimensions (L x D x H)17.25” x 10.25” x 1.75”•43.8 x 26 x 4.5 cm•Weight7.5 lbs/3.3375 kg unit weight•12 lbs/5.4kg

301CONVERGE SR 1212AAudio Performance:Conditions: Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are performed from from 20 HZ to 22 kHz BW limit (no

302

303APPENDIX D: COMPLIANCE FCC PART 15/ICES-003 COMPLIANCEThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de

304If you experience problems with this equipment, contact ClearOne Communications, 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116, or b

26Converge Pro Rear PanelsConverge Pro 880 Rear PanelVOLTAGE RANGE 100-240 VAC 2AFREQUENCY 50Hz / 60HzMIC / LINE1234 1234LINE INLINE OUT9101112LIN

305EUROPEAN COMPLIANCEConformity of the equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark. EC Declaration of Conformity

306Telecom - Telecom Terminal Equipment (Converge Pro 840T & Converge Pro TH20 Only):ETSI ES 203 021 - 1, 2 and 3 Access and Terminals (AT); Ha

307EUROPEAN COMPLIANCEConformity of the equipment with the guidelines below is attested by the CE mark. EC Declaration of Conformity Manuf

308Safety - 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive (LVD)”:Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirements. RoHS - 2002/95/EC & 200

309NEW ZEALAND COMPLIANCEIn the event of main power failure, Converge/Converge Pro equipment will become inoperable with regard to making telephone

310GLOSSARY Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) A process in which acoustical echo is removed from a signal. AEC can be used to remove unwanted signals

311Clipping Clipping occurs when a signal level exceeds the maximum level a circuit can handle. This is usually caused by improper gain settings. Cl

312Dial Tone Level A setting in the Channel Property Configuration window for Telco Rx channels that allows you to adjust the dial tone level in 1dB

313Auto• The microphone will gate on according to the input level, assigned gating parameters, and gating group.Manual On• The microphone will g

314Mute A condition in which an audio signal is attenuated below the audible threshold.NLP (Non-Linear Processing) NLP increases the power of echo c

27Converge Pro TH20 Rear PanelVOLTAGE RANGE 100-240 VAC 2AFREQUENCY 50Hz / 60Hz12 12LINE IN LINE OUTLINK INLINK OUTRS-232CONTROL / STA T USABPCLAN

315Release Time Release is a parameter which determines how quickly compression is released after the input signal drops below the specified thresho

28Link In and Link Out Ports6. : Two RJ-45 E-bus (expansion bus) connectors used to connect multiple Converge Pro units together to create a site.

29Telco Line and Telco Set Ports11. : Two RJ-11 connectors telephone ports. The Telco Line port connects an analog telephone line to Converge Pro d

30CHAPTER 2: EXPANSION BUS & LCD PROGRAMMINGEXPANSION BUSThe Expansion Bus (E-bus) allows you to connect multiple Converge/Converge-Pro units to

31DEVICE IDSDevice IDs provide unique identifiers for all Converge/Converge Pro units that are linked together. After making E-bus connections betwe

32DEVICE ID MENU4231056Use the 4. Menu Dial to highlight the desired value. Press the Select button to select it.The 5. Change DID Menu prompt a

33Select ButtonF. : Displays the LCD programming menu and selects the highlighted option. LED Bar MeterG. : Displays the audio level of a selected

34As shown above, the main menus on the LCD display are:Channels•Settings•Macros•Presets•

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35LCD Default DisplayWhen you power up a Converge/Converge Pro unit, the LCD display reads Initializing. If an error occurs, contact ClearOne Techni

36LCD CHANNELS MENUThe LCD Channels Menu allows you to adjust the gain level and turn mute on or off for all channels.Accessing the Channels MenuTo

37Press the 2. Select buttonSelect the desired value using the 3. Menu Dial Press the 4. Select button to set the selected valuePress the 5. Esc

38These options are described in the following sections.RS-232There are two parameters in the RS-232 menu: Baud Rate and Flow Control. To change the

39For more information, see the Table of Contents for these related topics:LCD Programming Overview•LCD Channels Menu•LCD Macros Menu•LCD Presets

40LCD PRESET MENUThe LCD Preset Menu allows you to execute presets from the Converge Pro front panel. To create presets, use Console in Preset Mode.

41CHAPTER 3: CONVERGE CONSOLE PROGRAMMINGINSTALLING CONVERGE CONSOLEThe Converge Console software is designed for Windows XP and Vista operating sys

42 NOTE: If you click STOP Installation (Windows XP) or Don’t install this driver software (Windows Vista), Windows will terminate USB

43Select the 18. Install the software automatically radio button in the second screen of the wizard (shown below), then click Next to proceed with

44CONVERGE CONSOLE OVERVIEWThe Converge Console software provides a powerful, intuitive interface for configuring and controlling your Converge/Conv

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45Menu BarMenus available on the Menu Bar include:File•View•Add•Connect•Modes•Services•Help• : Opens the context-sensitive help system; provi

46Tab Bar Tabs available on the Tab Bar include:Unit•Channel•Matrix•AEC Reference (PA Adapt Reference for SR 1212/SR 1212A)•Macro•Gating•Cont

47 In Preset Mode, the Site Pane displays the Current Site, Current Unit, Preset Selection list, and the Preset Name, Description, and Preset Mask e

48Objects Pane The Object Pane contains the AV Devices tab, which allows you to select from a list of pre-configured device settings and apply the

49SITE FILE OVERVIEWSite Files allow you to store configuration settings for one or more units for a specific application or venue. Site files also

50The File menu appears. Select Open Site as shown below.The Open dialog appears as shown below.Locate the site file you want to open and click Open

51Saving Site FilesTo save the current Site configuration parameters, including any changes made since the active Site file was opened, click the Sa

52CONNECT TO A SITEConnect To a SiteClick the Connect button on the Console Button Bar, or select Connect from the Connect Menu. The Connect dialo

53For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:Site File Overview•Site Properties•Unit Communication (IP) S

54The Site Properties window appears with the General tab selected.Create A New SiteTo create a new site, select New Site from the File menu or by c

1CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTIONCONVERGE PRO PRODUCT FAMILY OVERVIEWCongratulations! You have purchased a ClearOne® Converge™ Pro audio conferencing solutio

55author, and site description in the Site Info section of the tab. Press OK to save the changes, Cancel to close the Site Properties window, or cli

56User name/PasswordsIn the User name/Passwords section, click the button for the user type that you want to create. The Name/Password dialog appear

57In the Time section of the tab, select Local Time or Network Time for the clock synchronization source.When Local Time is selected, the Apply butt

58UNIT PROPERTIESUnit Properties define properties for a specific Converge/Converge Pro unit. Unit Properties enable you to configure general unit s

59Add A New UnitTo add a unit to a Site, right-click in either the Site View tab or the Tree View tab of the Site View pane, or select the unit type

60characters. No special characters are allowed except for “-”.Device IDSelect a Device ID from the Device ID drop-down list.Device IDs ensure that

61This prevents audio from being received from units above the master unit in a site. For example, you can configure a site with multiple units for

62Unit Properties: Comm (Communications) TabThe Comm tab contains IP protocol selection and address settings, as well as serial port configuration s

63For additional information, refer to the Table of Contents for these related topics:LCD Programming Overview•LCD Settings Menu•Site File Overvie

64CONFIGURATION MODE OVERVIEWConverge Console has two modes: Configuration Mode (default) and Preset Mode. Configuration Mode enables you to perform

2Models The Converge Pro product family includes the following models:Converge Pro 880•Converge Pro 880T•Converge Pro 880TA •Converge Pro 840T•C

65UNIT TABThe Unit Tab shows a detailed block diagram for the unit selected in the site pane. The diagram shows the path of the audio signal based o

66Input Channel Settings Pointing to an input channel on the left side of the screen highlights it in orange, and shows the routing for the chann

67Processing Channel Settings Pointing to a processing channel in the Matrix section of the screen highlights it in orange, and shows the routing fo

68Fader Channel SettingsNOTE: The Converge Pro 880TA and Converge SR 1212A do not have fader settings. Pointing to a fader channel in the Matrix sec

69Expansion Audio RX and TX Pointing to an Expansion RX or Expansion TX channel in the Matrix section of the screen highlights it in orange. Clickin

70Click the Channel Tab and refer to the Matrix Row. The four Power Amp channels are listed after the Outputs -- click any of the Power Amp channels

71Sound Masking » is an Amplifier Out only feature consisting of three modes:Off1. : Disables the featureVoice2. : Masking operates only in the r

72Feedback: • Launches the Feedback window.This feature allows you to reduce feedback through a simple configuration window.•Enable Feedback Cance

73Number of Fixed Filters » : Up to 16 Fixed Filters are applied. If the specified number of filters are not required, they become Dynamic Filters.F

74Enable Noise Gate1. : Enables or Disables the feature.Mode » : Adaptive• : Actively monitors the noise floor of the environment and determines w

396 microphones and 16 telephone lines in a single Converge Pro installation.Increased distance between units—up to 200 feet/60.96 meters.•Graphica

75ranges from 0 to 20ms.Note: Groups do not interact with Processor channels.Mute• : Mutes the specific Power Amp channel.Polarity• : Reverses the

76Multichannel Control• : Multichannel Control is only available on amplifier channels. Each of the 4 amplifiers can be assigned to one of two Mult

77CHANNEL TAB OVERVIEWThe Channel section of Console makes the full set configuration controls available for a given channel, from input to processi

78Other buttons, including AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation), NC (Noise Cancellation), Filter, AGC (Automatic Gain Control), ALC (Automatic Level Con

79Use the routing legend to determine the current cross-point configuration of the selected input channel. As shown in the example above, Input 1 is

80This display is identical to that shown on the Channel Tab when the channel is selected in the Tree View pane.NOTE: Changes to channel configu

81AEC (ACOUSTIC ECHO CANCELLATION)AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) reduces or removes acoustical echo from an input signal, thereby improving audio

82 The AEC tab shows a signal flow diagram for AEC, and has the following features: Enable AEC, PA Adapt and AEC Reference, NLP (Non-linear Processi

83 ERL + ERLE MeterShows the total ERL and ERLE reduction. This is an average meter that updates only when a receive -only signal is present.PTT (Pu

84NC (NOISE CANCELLATION)NC (Noise Cancellation) is a process in which ambient (background) noise is removed from an input signal, with no noticeabl

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONRead all safety information before using this product.Read these instructions.1. Keep these instructions.2. Heed all wa

85Configuring Noise CancellationSelect the Enable Noise Canceller checkbox to enable NC for the channel. Adjust the Cancellation Depth slider to the

86FILTERSFilters enable you to shape the audio signals from Mic Input channels for improved audio quality. There are four configurable filter types

87The following sections describe how to configure and activate input channel filters.Active FilterUse the Active Filter drop-down list to select am

88Filter NodesIn graph view, you can click on a filter node and drag it to the desired location on the graph. The setting fields immediately reflect

89PhasePress the Phase button to display the phase relationship of the graphed frequency response (appears as a grey line on the active filter graph

90Add FilterPress the Add Filter button to create a filter for the input channel. When you add a filter, it appears in the Active Filter drop-down l

91AGC/ALC (AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL/AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL) TAB AGC/ALC enables AGC or ALC and allows you to configure AGC settings for the selected

92Use the AGC/ALC radio buttons to select Off, ALC, or AGC. The default is Off. ALC is performed automatically; there are no user-configurable setti

93MIC GATINGThe Gate button on the Channel tab enables you to configure gating control for individual Mic Input channels, and assign them to Gating

94Gating Settings: Auto Gating The upper section of the Gate Settings section of the screen contains the gating controls for Auto Gating as shown be