ClearOne Chat 150 Information Guide
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Q: What does it work with specifically?
A: The Chat 150 can be used in a number of different ways:
Connect to:
Applications & usage:
Telephones
Connects to RJ-9 headset jack of enterprise telephone handsets for
full-duplex audio communications (interoperability limited to specific
models because of differences in the headset jacks)
full-duplex audio communications (interoperability limited to specific
models because of differences in the headset jacks)
Laptops or PCs via
USB cable
USB cable
Skype
Vonage
VoIP softphones (such as Avaya, Cisco, NEC, Nortel)
PC-based web conferencing (such as WebEx, Workplace, LiveMeeting,
Vonage
VoIP softphones (such as Avaya, Cisco, NEC, Nortel)
PC-based web conferencing (such as WebEx, Workplace, LiveMeeting,
WiredRed)
IM with audio chat (such as AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo)
Audio playback (such as QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media
Player)
IM with audio chat (such as AOL, Microsoft MSN, Yahoo)
Audio playback (such as QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media
Player)
Video conferencing
systems
systems
Connects to audio in/out jacks on video codecs for full-duplex audio
communications. The cable that is included with the Chat 150 VC also
includes RCA connectors to optionally send audio to the TV speakers.
communications. The cable that is included with the Chat 150 VC also
includes RCA connectors to optionally send audio to the TV speakers.
Q: Does the Chat 150 work with any telephone?
A: No. First of all, the Chat 150 was designed to connect to the RJ-9 headset jack on telephone handsets, which is
most commonly found on higher-end enterprise models. As ClearOne has tested the Chat 150 with a wide variety of
most commonly found on higher-end enterprise models. As ClearOne has tested the Chat 150 with a wide variety of
telephone models, it quickly became apparent that there is no consistency in the pinouts and audio characteristics of
the RJ-9 connector. Therefore, it became necessary to customize the connections by phone manufacturer in order to
deliver optimal audio performance.
the RJ-9 connector. Therefore, it became necessary to customize the connections by phone manufacturer in order to
deliver optimal audio performance.
Q: How does the Chat 150 connect to a telephone?
A: The system comes with a breakout box, which has four connectors:
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AC power
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RJ-9 jack to connect to headset jack of phone
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RJ-9 jack to optionally connect to headset
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Link cable to Chat 150
The breakout box also has a button on top next to an LED indicator. Pressing the button allows the user to toggle
between using the Chat 150 as a speaker phone and using a headset.
between using the Chat 150 as a speaker phone and using a headset.
Q: What computer platforms are compatible with the Chat 150?
A: The Chat 150 is fully tested for compatibility with Windows XP. The Chat software, which allows the user to
customize audio settings, does not work on Windows 2000. ClearOne is currently doing testing with Windows Vista.
customize audio settings, does not work on Windows 2000. ClearOne is currently doing testing with Windows Vista.
Q: Does the Chat software work with both the Chat 50 and Chat 150?
A: Yes. The latest revision of the software, which is releasing with the Chat 150, will automatically recognize which
device is plugged in, and allow the user to change audio settings.
device is plugged in, and allow the user to change audio settings.
Q: How much does it cost, and what is included?
A: There are currently four versions offered:
Chat 150 USB
$399.99
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Chat 150
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USB cable
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CD
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Quick start guide