AVer VB342 Pro Conference Camera User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: AVer

Table of Contents

Package Contents
Optional Accessories
Overview
LED Indicator
Remote Control
Installation
Install PTZApp 2
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

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Package Contents

VB342 Pro Uni| Remote Control| Power Adaptor & Power Cord| USB 2.0 Type-B to Type-A Cable (5m
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USB Type-A to Type-C Adapter| Wall Mount Kit| Screws (x4) for Wall Mount| Tripod Screw (x3)
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QR Code Card| Drilling Paper
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*The power cord will vary depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold

Optional Accessories

Expansion RJ-45 wired microphone 10m/20m (Cable is included)| Expansion RJ-45 wired Speakerphone
10m/20m (Cable is included)| USB 3.1 Extender 10m/20m/30m| HDMI Cable
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USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A Cable (3m)| Din6 to RS232 adapter| BT Dongle| Audio- out Converter
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TV VESA Mount Ki

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*Optional Accessories will vary depending on the country where it is sold

Overview

AVer VB342 Pro Conference Camera - Overview

(1) Lens
(2)Microphone Array Area(10 Built-in Microphones)
(3)IR Sensor
(4)LED Indicator
(5)Expansion Audio (for Speakerphone/ Microphone)
(6) RS232 Port| (7)Phone In/Audio Out Port
(8)USB 2.0 Type-A Port(only for BT Dongle)
(9)HDMI Output Port (to TV)
(10)USB 3.0 Type B Port (to PC)
(11)RJ-45 Ethernet Port
(12)DC 12V Power Jack
(13)USB 2.0 Port****
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The default is a phone in function. To support the audio out function for the HA system, please set it up via PTZApp2 and purchase audio-out convert (TRS female to TRRS male) from AVer.
** BT dongle is an optional item in certain countries. Please contact your local dealer for purchasing.
* Support DisplayLink technology.
** If using MAC’s latest Monterey OS version and want to use this USB 2.0 port, please don’t use the USB extender cable, otherwise, MAC PC can’t detect the VB342 Pro, and system instability issue may occur.

LED Indicator

Power on: Blink blue once
Start-up: Solid red
Power on completely but no USB connection: Solid orange
Power and USB cable connected but the device is idle or a call on hold: Solid white
Video and audio on Solid blue
Calling: Fast blink white or blue depending on original status
Video on and audio mute (During a call): Solid red
A second calling: Fast blink white, blue, or purple depending on the original status
Gesture control
Blue light blinks for 2 seconds: Successfully wake up gesture control function by any valid
gesture command.
Blue light blinks for 4 seconds: The camera recognizes a valid gesture command and starts to act.
[Note] The default gesture control is off. Please enable it via PTZApp2 or IP web page.
The effective distance is up to 5-meter away from the camera.

Remote Control

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SmartFrame : One-click automatic field of view adjustment to fit all participants on screen for one time. Press and hold the button for 1~2 sec to switch from manual to auto framing mode or Off.
Audio AI Control : Press and hold the button for 1~2 sec to switch modes among Audio tracking, Presentation mode, Audio fence, and Off.
[Note] Audio AI function supports up to 7~8 meters away from the camera.
Bluetooth : Hold it for 1~2 sec to enable Bluetooth pairing with a mobile phone or AVer FONE540 speakerphone. Short press it again to disconnect Bluetooth.
[Note] BT dongle is an optional item. Please contact your local dealer for purchasing.
Enter : Press it to show the current AI function on screen such as Auto Framing. When pressing this button, it will also force the camera to do manual focus once at the same time.
OSD Menu : Short press to pull out gesture control guide
Load Preset Hotkey : Press it to move to a preset position as the user has set it in sequence.
Number 0~9: Long press the number button to set preset point. One-click the number key to load the preset point.
WDR: Press then to enable/disable the WDR function.
Set preset: Press then to enable/disable Set preset function
RTMP: Press then to enable/disable the RTMP streaming function.
Sleep mode : Press then to force the camera to enter sleep mode. If there is USB streaming, this function won’t work.

Installation

Connect VB342 Pro to PC/laptop with provided USB 2.0 cable and connect the power cord of VB342 Pro to the power wall outlet.
[Note] Use the supplied Velcro strap to secure and manage the cable.
Connect TV/HDMI monitor to VB342 Pro through the HDMI cable.
[Note] For Windows ® 7 OS, a Displaylink driver is required for the TV/Monitor connection with VB342 Pro. Please use PTZApp 2 to install the DisplayLink driver.
On the PTZApp 2, go to the System setting. In the “Install Displaylink” field, click the “Start” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install DisplayLink.
Install a BT dongle before powering up the device. Plug it into the USB 2.0 type-A port. Use the remote control or PTZApp 2 to enable the Bluetooth function. There are two kinds of connection scenarios.
• Scenario 1: Connection with a mobile phone. Enable Bluetooth of mobile phones to find VB342 Pro and connect it to use VB342 Pro as an external microphone and speaker during a conference meeting.
• Scenario 2: Connection with AVer FONE540 BT speakerphone.
[Note] The BT dongle is an optional item in certain countries. Regarding detailed settings of Bluetooth, please refer to the user’s manual.

Install PTZApp 2

Please go to https://www.aver.com/download-center (Global), https://www.avereurope.com/download-center (Europe) or https://www.averusa.com/business/support/
(USA) to download the PTZApp 2. After downloading, double-click on the file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
After installing the PTZApp 2, double-click on the PTZApp 2 icon to run the application.

Use PTZApp 2
You can use the PTZApp 2 to set up AI tracking functions, pan, tilt and zoom the camera, and some advanced image and audio settings. Please refer to the user’s manual for details. AVer VB342 Pro Conference Camera -
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in wh ich case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Caution:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the
Instructions.
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