vtech VCS601 Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: vtech

vtech VCS601 Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone

Product Information

The Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone VCS601 is a versatile device designed for conference calls and meetings. It provides high-quality audio and connectivity options for seamless communication.

Features

Bluetooth connectivity for wireless pairing with smartphones, tablets, and computers
Built-in battery for portable use
USB type A and USB type C connectors for charging and connectivity
3.5mm audio input/output jack for additional audio options
Microphones: 6 total for capturing voices from all directions
Compact design for easy storage and transport

The Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone VCS601 complies with FCC rules and regulations to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Product Usage Instructions

Charging the Battery

Connect the USB type C connector of the included USB cable to the USB type C port on the speakerphone.
Connect the USB type A connector of the USB cable to a power source such as a computer, power adapter, or power bank.
Leave the speakerphone connected to the power source for approximately 8 hours to fully charge the battery.
Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the USB cable from the speakerphone and the power source.

Connecting to Devices

To use the Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone VCS601 with your devices:

Ensure that the speakerphone is charged and turned on.
Enable Bluetooth on your device (eg, smartphone, tablet, computer).
Search for available Bluetooth devices on your device’s Bluetooth settings.
Select the Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone VCS601 from the list of available devices.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

Using the Speakerphone

Once connected to your device, you can use the Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone VCS601 for conference calls and meetings:

Place the speakerphone on a stable surface within reach of all participants.
Ensure the microphone openings are not obstructed for optimal audio capture.
Initiate or answer a call on your connected device.
Speak clearly towards the speakerphone to be heard by all participants.
Adjust the volume using the controls on your connected device or the speakerphone, if available.
To end a call, use the call end function on your connected device or press the designated button on the speakerphone.

For further assistance or product information, please visit our website at businessphones.vtech.com or contact our customer service at 1 800-595-9511 (US) or 1 (800)\ 267-7377 (Canada).

Important Safety Instructions

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, including the following:

Read and understand all instructions.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water such as near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, or swimming pool, or in a wet basement or shower.
Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand, or other unstable surfaces.
Slots and openings in the speakerphone are provided for ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not provided.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied at the premises, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not install this product where the cord may be walked on.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots in the speakerphone because they may touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to an authorized service facility. Opening or removing parts of the speakerphone other than specified access doors may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembling can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service facility under the following conditions:
- A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- B. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
- C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by an authorized technician to restore the product to normal operation.
- E. If the product has been dropped and the speakerphone has been damaged.
- F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the speakerphone or its connected telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the speakerphone into a power outlet if the speakerphone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments might include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.
For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The applied nameplate is located at the bottom and rear side of the product base.

Battery Cautions Statement

Avoid using the battery in the following conditions:

High or low extreme temperatures that a battery can be subjected to during use, storage or transportation;
Low air pressure at high altitudes;
Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard;
Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas;
Extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

For cUL compliance only

Congratulations on purchasing your new VTech product. Before using this product, please read the “Important safety instructions” on page 2-3 of this manual.
This user guide provides a reference for the external features of the VCS601 Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone and basic installation instructions.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at businessphones. vtech.com or call 1 800-595-9511. In Canada, call 1 800-267-7377.

For VCS601, VCS601-1, VCS-601-2:

FCC ID: EW780-S113-00
IC: 1135B-80S11300
HVIN:35-400336BCS

What’s in the box

Your product package contains the following items.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Charging the battery

Built-in battery

Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone

Connectors

Top view

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LED Indicators Overview

Power LED

Color	Pattern	Description
White	Steady ON	Power on and no USB power connected

-OR-

Power on and charging completed.

OFF| Power off and no USB power connected

-OR-

Power off and charging completed

Flashing ON 1s OFF 1s| Charging in power on mode

-OR-

During firmware upgrade

Flashing ON 2s OFF 4s| Charging with power off
Red| Steady ON| Charging, but the battery level is too low to power on the speakerphone

Multicolored LED indicators (circle)

Definitions

ON: LED steady on
ON x s, Off x s: blinking, x seconds on, x seconds off

Red

LED 1-8 ON: Mute microphones
LED 1-8 ON 0.12s, OFF 0.12s twice every 3 minutes: Low battery warning
LED 1, 3, 5, 7 ON 0.2s, OFF 0.2s for a total of 3s:
Factory reset

Red and Green

LED 1, 2, 5, 6 ON red & LED 3, 4, 7, 8 ON green: Firmware upgrading

Green (USB mode)

LED 1-8 ON 2s: USB data connection is ready
LED 1-8 ON 1s OFF 1s: Call ringing
LED 1 ON 2s: Volume level 1-2
LED 1 & 2 ON 2s: Volume level 3-4
LED 1-3 ON 2s: Volume level 5-6 …
LED 1-8 ON 2s: Volume level 15-16

Blue (Bluetooth mode)

ON 0.2s OFF 3s: Bluetooth is not paired or paired device is not available
ON 0.2s OFF 0.2s: Bluetooth pairing
ON 2s: Bluetooth is ready
ON 1s OFF 1s: Call ringing
ON 0.25s, OFF 0.25s, ON 0.25s, OFF 2s :

Call Waiting

LED 1 ON 2s: Volume level 1-2
LED 1 & 2 ON 2s: Volume level 3-4
LED 1-3 ON 2s: Volume level 5-6 …
LED 1-8 ON 2s: Volume level 15

White

LED 1-8 ON 1s: NFC detected
LED 1-8 ON 2s: Power up
LED 1 ON: Voice is active near LED 1 area
LED 2 ON: Voice is active near LED 2 area
LED 3 ON: Voice is active near the LED 3 area…
LED 8 ON: Voice is active near the LED 8 area
LED 1-8 ON 0.4s, and then OFF one by one every 0.4s in the following order: LED 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Press and hold the Power key in power on state

Purple

LEDs ON 2s to indicate battery charge level
LED 1-8: 100% LED 1-4: 50%
LED 1-7: 87.5% LED 1-3: 37.5%
LED 1-6: 75% LED 1-2: 25%
LED 1-5: 62.5% LED 1: 12.5% and then OFF one by one every 2s in the following order: LED 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Power on/off

To turn the speakerphone on:

Press and hold the key for between two and five seconds.
The speakerphone plays a power-up melody.
The power LED indicator is illuminated when the speakerphone is on.
The power LED indicator flashes when the speakerphone is on and its battery is charging.

To turn the speakerphone off:

Press and hold the key for more than five seconds.
The multicolored LEDs fully turn on in white, and then turn off one by one. The speakerphone plays a power-down melody.
The power LED indicator flashes slowly when the speakerphone is off and its battery is charging.

Connecting to a Windows PC via USB

Plug the USB cable into the USB-C port on the speakerphone
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB-A port on your Windows PC.

When the speakerphone is recognized by your Windows PC, all the multicolored LEDs turn green for two seconds.
The speakerphone becomes the external audio device of your Windows PC.

Connecting to a Windows PC or mobile device via Bluetooth pairing

When the speakerphone is idle, press and hold the key for more than two seconds.
- All the multicolored LEDs flash blue rapidly.
On your Windows PC or mobile device, open the Bluetooth menu.
- If necessary, start Bluetooth or WLAN scanning/detection.
Select VCS601 from the list of available devices.
If you are asked for a PIN code, enter 0000.
- If pairing is successful: The speakerphone plays three ascending tones. All the multicolored LEDs turn blue for two seconds.
- If pairing fails: The speakerphone plays three rapid tones. All the multicolored LEDs briefly turn blue every three seconds. Try again or try pairing with a different Bluetooth device.

Pairing your mobile device using NFC

NOTE: iPhone does not support Bluetooth pairing through NFC.

On your mobile device, turn NFC on.
Place the NFC zone of your mobile device against the NFC zone of the speakerphone (indicated by ).
- When NFC is detected, the speakerphone plays a tone. All the multicolored LEDs turn white for one second.
If you are asked for a PIN code, enter 0000.
- If NFC pairing does not work, try again or try connecting via Bluetooth pairing.

Speakerphone functions

Play audio

When your speakerphone is paired to a Windows PC or mobile device, it acts as an external speaker and plays audio from the paired device.s
When your speakerphone is playing audio from a paired Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth audio will be interrupted and changed to PC audio immediately if you connect the speakerphone to the Windows PC with the USB cable.
When your speakerphone is playing PC audio, this audio will be interrupted and changed to mobile audio if there is an incoming mobile phone call.

Receive a call

When your paired mobile phone receives an incoming call, the speakerphone rings and all the multicolored LEDs flash blue.
When there is an incoming call from a PC application, the speakerphone rings and all the multicolored LEDs flash green.

Answer an incoming call

Press the key.
During the call, the multicolored LEDs turn white to indicate from which direction the microphones are receiving sound.

Call Waiting

If your paired mobile phone receives an incoming call while a call is in progress, the speakerphone beeps twice.
Press the key to hold the current call and switch to the incoming call.

Reject an incoming call

Press and hold the key for at least two seconds.

End a call

Press the key.

Volume

Press the key to increase the listening volume by one step.
Press and hold the key to increase the listening volume continuously.
Press the key to decrease the listening volume by one step.
Press and hold the key to decrease the listening volume continuously.
In Bluetooth mode, the multicolored LEDs turn blue for two seconds to indicate the volume level. The more blue LEDs displayed, the higher the volume level.
In USB mode, the multicolored LEDs turn green for two seconds to indicate the volume level. The more green LEDs displayed, the higher the volume level.
The speakerphone will synchronize playback volume with a USB-connected Windows PC, or a Bluetooth-connected iPhone or Android phone (model dependent).
The speakerphone will synchronize phone call audio volume with a Bluetooth-connected iPhone or Android phone.

Mute

Press the key to mute all the microphones.
Press the key again to unmute all the microphones.
Press the key while the speakerphone is ringing to temporarily mute the ringing tone.

Activate Google Assistant, Siri, or Bixby on the mobile device

When the speakerphone is idle, press and hold the key for at least two seconds.

Connecting a headset

To ensure privacy during a phone call, you can connect a headset to the 3.5mm jack of the speakerphone. The audio will be played through the headset.

Charging

To charge the battery of your speakerphone:

Plug the USB cable in the USB type-C port on the speakerphone
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB type-A port of a power source (for example, a Windows PC).

While charging, the power LED indicator flashes white.
If the power LED indicator is red, the battery is charging but the battery level is too low for the speakerphone to power up.

To charge an external device using the speakerphone battery:

Plug the USB cable in the USB type-A port of the speakerphone.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB type-C port of the external device.

NOTE: The speakerphone must be on and the battery must not be low.
You can charge the battery of your speakerphone (USB type-C port) and charge an external device using the speakerphone battery (USB type-A port) at the same time.

To check the speakerphone battery level:

Press the key.
The multicolored LEDs turn purple to indicate the battery charge level.
The more purple LEDs displayed, the higher the battery charge level.
When the battery is low, the speakerphone beeps rapidly and all multicolored LEDs flash red rapidly every three minutes.

App

The VTech Companion Devices app is available on the iTunes store and the Google Play store.
This app enables you to perform the following functions on the VCS601 speakerphone:
Set power to save time
Enable/disable key tone
Upgrade firmware
For more information, refer to the app’s online help — tap and then tap Help.

Factory reset

Press and hold the key for five seconds.
- The multicolored LEDs 1, 3, 5, and 7 flash red quickly for three seconds, and the speakerphone plays a tone.
Press the key twice within three seconds.
- The multicolored LEDs turn off and the speakerphone plays three ascending tones.

Maintenance

Taking care of your speakerphone

Your speakerphone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care.
Avoid rough treatment.
Save the original packing materials to protect your speakerphone if you ever need to ship it.

Avoid water and heat

You can damage your speakerphone if it gets wet.
Do not use the speakerphone outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands.
Do not install the speakerphone near a sink, bathtub, or shower.
Do not expose the product to extreme heat.

Electrical storms

Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment.
For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your speakerphone

Your speakerphone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years.
Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.
Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Compliance

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference,
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this equipment.
To ensure the safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The speakerphone shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirements: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference,
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device is compliant with RF exposure guidelines, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. The minimum distance from the body to use the device is 20 cm (8 inches).
Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada technical specifications.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this user’s manual.
VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.
VTech Communications, Inc. and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by the deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs.
Be sure to make backup copies of important data on other media to protect against data loss.
Company: VTech Communications, Inc.
Address: 9020 SW Washington Square Road – Ste 555 Tigard, OR 97223, United States
Phone: 1 800-595-9511 in the U.S. 1 800-267-7377 in Canada.

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