YVC-1000 Unified Communications Microphone & Speaker System User's Manual
Contents Introduction Others Introduction .........................................................2 Troubleshooting ................................................ 31 Available functions ............................................2 Before inquiry ................................................. 31 About this manual .............................................3 Q1 A button or indicator is turned off or flashing ...........................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha YVC-1000. This product is a unified communications microphone and speaker system that serves as an audio terminal when connected to communication equipment, such as a PC or a Mac, a smartphone or tablet, and a video conference system. Please thoroughly read this manual before installing and connecting the product. • No part of this manual may be copied or used in any form without permission of Yamaha.
■ Extension of microphone and speaker The product allows you to connect an optional microphone (YVC-MIC1000EX) or external speakers to extend the sound pickup range or playback range. This feature offers great flexibility for a layout or a multi-participant conference that cannot be covered by only the product.
Controls and functions Control Unit (YVC-CTU1000) ■ Top 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Power button/indicator ( 4 Tuning fork button/indicator ( ) Press to turn the product on. Press and hold the power button for two or more seconds to enter standby mode. 2 Volume +/- button/indicator ( ) Press to adjust the speaker volume. Hold down the appropriate button for 0.5 or more seconds to continuously increase or decrease the volume.
■ Indicator status for each button The status of the product is indicated by the indicator color and the light up/flash mode for each button.
■ Level indicator The level indicator shows the input level of an incoming voice, speaker volume, or speaker output settings. Level indicator The table below shows indicator patterns viewed from this side. Status Normal Description Indicates the input level of an incoming audio signal. Indication example ( : ON, : OFF) No audio signal is input. The audio signal is input. The audio signal input level is maximum. When the speaker volume is adjusted Indicates the specified speaker volume.
■ Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Power terminal 4 External speaker terminals Used to connect the supplied power cable. Used to connect the speakers to the built-in amplifier. 2 USB port 5 Audio output terminals (AUDIO OUT) Used to connect the product to a PC or a Mac using the supplied USB cable. Used to connect to the audio input terminals of a video conference system. 3 Microphone terminal 6 Audio input terminals (AUDIO IN) Used to connect the supplied microphone using the microphone cable.
Microphone (YVC-MIC1000) ■ Top 1 1 Microphone mute button ( 2 ) Press to temporarily turn off (mute) the microphone. To cancel the mute function, press it again. 2 Microphone status indicator Lights up green when the microphone is active. Lights up red when the microphone is muted. When the microphone is active, this indicator lights up brightly if sounds are input. ■ Side 1 Input terminal (IN) Connects the optional microphone (YVC-MIC1000EX) using the microphone cable.
Setting up for use Installation Place the product in a location you will actually use it in, for example, a conference room. ■ Notes on installation • Place the microphone at least 1 m (3.3 ft) away from the Control Unit. If the Control Unit is too close to the microphone, it may cause an echo phenomenon on the other side. • Keep the microphone away from any noise sources.
Connecting the microphone and power cables Connect the microphone and power cables supplied with the product. Power button 1 2 1 3 Match the color labels. 1 Connect the microphone to the Control Unit using the microphone cable supplied with the product. 2 Connect the power cable to the power terminal of the Control Unit. 3 Connect the power plug to an outlet.
Setup Set the product up to make best use of it. ■ Turning the power on Press the power button ( ) of the product to turn the power on. When the power is turned on, all the buttons light up green. ■ Selecting the voice guidance language The voice guidance language is set to English in the factory settings. Switch the language as necessary. For details, refer to "Changing voice guidance settings" (page 27). ■ Selecting the speaker Select the speaker output that suits your environment.
Connecting to communication equipment This section describes how to connect each communication device. After connecting them, check whether or not sounds are output normally. Connecting to a PC using the USB cable ■ Before connecting, check the following. Prepare the USB cable supplied with the product. The following system environment is required in the PC to be connected to the product. • OS: 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8.1, 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 8, 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7 • USB: USB 2.
■ Checking whether the connection is made normally After the connection has been completed, execute the following steps to check that the product is normally recognized by the PC. Note The items and other options shown in the setting window vary depending on your PC environment. 1 Press the power button ( the product on. ) to turn 5 When the power is turned on, all the buttons light up green. 2 Check that "Yamaha YVC-1000" in the Speakers field is set to the default device.
7 Check that "Yamaha YVC-1000" in the Microphone field is set to the default device. If it is not set to the default device, click "Yamaha YVC-1000", and click "Set Default". Check y Normally, when a connection is made, "Yamaha YVC1000" is automatically set to the default device. 8 Click "OK" to close the "Sound" window.
■ Adjusting the microphone sensitivity Sound may crack or become faint on the other side depending on your environment. In this case, adjust the microphone sensitivity. Note The items and other options shown in the setting window vary depending on your PC environment. 1 5 Display the control panel. Click the "Levels" tab. • In Windows 7, click "Start" - "Control Panel". • In Windows 8/8.1, right-click at the lower-left end of the Start screen, then click "Control Panel".
Connecting to a Mac using the USB cable ■ Before connecting, check the following. Prepare the USB cable supplied with the product. The following system environment is required in the Mac to be connected to the product. • OS: Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.8 • USB: USB 2.0 or later Notes • It is not possible to connect and use more than one microphone or speaker including the product to one Mac at the same time. • Do not use a cable other than the USB cable supplied with the product.
■ Checking whether the connection is made normally After the connection has been completed, execute the following steps to check that the product is normally recognized by the Mac. Note The items and other options shown in the setting window vary depending on your Mac environment. 1 Press the power button ( the product on. ) to turn 5 When the power is turned on, all the buttons light up green. 2 Check that "Yamaha YVC-1000" is selected in the "Select a device for sound output:" field.
■ Adjusting the microphone sensitivity Sound may crack or become faint on the other side depending on your environment. In this case, adjust the microphone sensitivity. Note The items and other options shown in the setting window vary depending on your Mac environment. 1 From on the upper left of the Mac screen, select "System Preferences" - "Sound" - "Input" tab. 2 In the "Input volume" field, adjust the microphone sensitivity.
Connecting to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth ■ Before connecting, check the following. Prepare a Bluetooth-compatible smartphone or tablet (hereinafter, referred to as a "smartphone"). Notes • The distance between the smartphone and the product must be within 10 m (32.8 ft) (with no obstacles between them). • Yamaha does not ensure all Bluetooth connections between the product and smartphones. y • The product is displayed as "YVC-1000 Yamaha" on the display of the smartphone.
■ Making a Bluetooth connection with the paired smartphone y A Bluetooth connection is made simultaneously with pairing depending on smartphones. In such a case, this procedure is not required. Bluetooth button 1 Power button Press the power button ( the product on. ) to turn When the power is turned on, all the buttons light up green. 2 Press the Bluetooth button ( ). The Bluetooth button ( ) flashes blue, and the Bluetooth connection is enabled.
■ Pairing and Bluetooth connection using the NFC function (for NFC-compatible model) If the smartphone satisfies the following conditions (hereinafter, referred to as an "NFC-compatible model"), pairing and Bluetooth connection operations can be performed easily. • NFC-compatible Android devices, versions 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 Before starting this procedure, turn the NFC function on in the smartphone. Note This function may not work or the connectable distance may be different depending on smartphones.
Connecting to a video conference system using audio cables ■ Before connecting, check the following. Prepare two audio cables (stereo RCA pin plug) for input and output. y The video conference system may provide different shapes of audio input and output terminals depending on the model. Use audio cables with the plug shapes that match the shapes of the audio input and output terminals for you video conference system.
Using Convenient Functions This section describes convenient functions provided by the product. Using multiple microphones Up to five microphones, including the supplied microphone and optional microphone (YVC-MIC1000EX), can be connected to the product. When using the product in a layout or a multi-participant conference that cannot be covered by only one microphone, use multiple microphones to extend the area where sounds can be picked up. ■ Installation Place all microphones 1 m to 20 m (3.
Using external speakers Up to two speakers with built-in amplifiers can be connected to the product as external speakers. When using the product in a layout or a multi-participant conference that cannot be covered by only the built-in speaker, use external speakers to extend the area where playback sounds can be heard. Note Use external speakers with a low latency and distortion. If you use external speakers with a high latency or distortion, it may cause an echo phenomenon on the other side.
Using the automatic audio tuning function The automatic audio tuning function automatically measures acoustic features of the location the product is installed in as well as acoustic conditions such as positions to place the microphone and speaker, and tunes the acoustic settings to the optimal level to suit the environment the product is used in.
■ When automatic audio tuning has ended abnormally (problem detection) When automatic audio tuning has ended abnormally (problem detection), the tuning fork button ( ) flashes orange at high speed. Check the detected problems using the voice guidance, and take the appropriate action, referring to "Warning guidance list" (page 33). Tuning fork button: High-speed flash (Orange) y 1 Press the tuning fork button ( ) while it is flashing orange at high speed.
Changing voice guidance settings Notify results of operations such as a Bluetooth connection, problems in acoustic conditions, or the automatic audio tuning procedure using the voice guidance. The voice guidance can be enabled or disabled, and its language can be switched as necessary. The voice guidance language is set to English in the factory settings. Switch the language as necessary.
Selecting a speaker Select whether to output incoming sound through only the built-in speaker, only external speakers, or both the built-in speaker and external speakers. Volume + and - buttons Level indicator The table below shows indicator patterns viewed from this side. 1 Hold down the volume + and - buttons ( same time. ) for 2 seconds or more at the The volume + and - buttons ( ) flash green.
Adjusting the speaker volume When external speakers are not connected or only the built-in speaker is enabled, press the volume + and buttons ( ) to adjust the volume. If external speakers are enabled, perform the following procedure to suit the environment they are used in. ■ When both the built-in speaker and external speakers are enabled: 1. Set the volume of external speakers to the minimum. 2. Press the volume + and - buttons ( volume of the built-in speaker. 3.
Enabling or disabling the Bluetooth function When not using a Bluetooth connection, you can disable the Bluetooth function. To use a Bluetooth connection again, enable the Bluetooth function. ■ Disabling the Bluetooth function When the product is in standby mode, press the power button ( ) while holding down the Bluetooth button ( ) and the volume - button ( ).
Troubleshooting Before inquiry Referring to this manual, check whether the detected problem can be resolved. If the problem recurs, please contact the retailer or dealer who you purchased the product from. Q1 A button or indicator is turned off or flashing Symptom Cause Action The power button ( turned off. ) is • The power cable has been unplugged. • The power cable is not plugged in securely. Securely connect the power cable to an outlet or the Control Unit.
Symptom An echo or feedback is heard on the other side. Noises are heard. Noises are heard on the other side. Sound cracking occurs. Sound cracking occurs on the other side. Cause Action A microphone other than the product is connected to a communication device. Select the product in the communication device settings. (→ page 13, 17) The Control Unit is close to or far away from the microphone. Place all microphones 1 m to 20 m (3.3 ft to 66 ft) away from the Control Unit.
Warning guidance list When the product detects a problem related to acoustic conditions, you can confirm its details using the voice guidance. (For details, refer to "When automatic audio tuning has ended abnormally (problem detection)" (page 26) and "Detecting acoustic conditions in general use" (page 26)". Take the appropriate actions - outlined below - to resolve the detected problem. Voice guidance: Cause Action Please connect the microphones. Automatic audio tuning cannot start.
Specifications ■ General Interface: Control Unit: USB 2.
Using open source software This product uses open source software based on the BSD license. The BSD license is a software license system that grants program distribution subject to the no-warranty stipulation and the presentation of a copyright notice and license clause list. The following information is displayed based on the above-mentioned license conditions and does not prescribe any restrictions on use for the customer. Copyright (C) 2001 Richard Herveille richard@asics.
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