EPOS EXPAND VISION 3T Video Collaboration Bar User Guide

June 5, 2024
EPOS

EPOS EXPAND VISION 3T Video Collaboration Bar

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Package contents

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EXPAND VISION 3T Video collaboration bar

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VISION-RC01T

Remote control

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Batteries for remote control

AAA Alkaline batteries

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HDMI cable

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Power supply unit

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Country adapters

UK, EU, AU, US

| Wall mount accessories

Mounting plate Affixing screw Dowels*

Dowel screws

*differing wall types may require specific dowels

| Quick Guide Safety Guide Compliance sheet
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EXPAND SP 30T

Bluetooth® speakerphone

with built-in rechargeable battery

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Carry pouch

for speakerphone

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USB extension cable, 5 m

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USB-C® to USB-A adapter

In this User Guide, only the main functions of the EXPAND SP 30T are explained and focused on the collaboration bar connection
For further connections and functionalities, check the full EXPAND SP 30T User Guide on the product page at www.eposaudio.com

VISION 3T at a glance

Video collaboration bar at a glanceEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-
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Collaboration bar: LED at a glance

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During a meeting

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Privacy mode Camera / Microphone (see page 30)

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Remote control at a glance

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Remote control: Buttons at a glance
Microsoft Teams Starts next Microsoft Teams meeting
Power Standby / Wake up 29

Mute

| | Mutes / Unmutes the speakerphone’s microphone|

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Hook on| | Ends / rejects a call| –
Hook off| | Accepts a call| –

Navigation

| | •            Arrows: Moves between different functions

•            OK: Selects the element where the mouse pointer is located

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Back| | Returns to previous menu| –
Mouse pointer| | Activates the mouse pointer| –
Volume down / up| __| – Decreases the volume

+ Increases the volume

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Speakerphone at a glance

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Speakerphone: LEDs at a glance

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For further connections and functionalities, check the EXPAND SP 30T User Guide on the product page at www.eposaudio.com.

Placing / mounting VISION 3T

Installation options

The collaboration bar can be:

  • A placed on a desk
  • B placed on top of a screen/monitor
  • C mounted on a wallEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-20

A Placing the product on a desk

  • place the collaboration bar on your desk
  • Hold down the stand and rotate the collaboration bar so that it points in the direction of the meeting participantsEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-21

B Placing the product on a screen/monitor

  • Rotate the stand.
  • Put the product on the top of your screen/monitor.
  • Hold down the product and rotate the stand so that it is fixed securely on your device.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-22

C Mounting the product on a wall

CAUTION
The danger of accidents or damages!
Drilling into e.g. cables and can lead to accidents.
Check whether there are any cables or pipes in the wall.

  1. The wall type is an example – other wall types may require different mounting. 1 Choose a position so that the camera meets the eye height of meeting participants. Hold the mounting plate against the wall, balance it and add two marks
  2. Drill two holes.
  3. Insert the two dowels.
  4. Hold the mounting plate against the wall and fix it with the screws. Start on the left and bring it in balance with the other screw.
  5. Hold the collaboration bar and connect the required cables as the space is small when finally mounted > see page 15.
  6. Position the collaboration bar and tighten the screws.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-23

Connecting/preparing devices

Connection possibilities

The collaboration bar with its speakerphone works as an all-in-one solution. You only need a screen/monitor, internet access and a Microsoft Teams account.
Required connections & actions

1 Screen/monitor 17
2 Network 18
3 Speakerphone 19
4 Power supply 20
5 Remote control batteries 21

In addition to the listed devices, you can connect a variety of different in- and output devices to the collaboration bar via the ports shown below.
For even more connection possibilities see EXPAND SP 30T User Guide.EPOS-
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Network options

  • Wi-Fi
  • Ethernet

Wired devices & memory card options

| USB-A:

•            Speakerphone

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•            Audio Device| 23
•            Keyboard / Mouse| 23
•            Touch Screen interface| 23

| USB-C / Display port:

•            Speakerphone

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•            Audio Device| 23
•            Keyboard / Mouse| 23
•            Screen / Monitor| 17
           HDMI Out:

•           Screen / Monitor

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Micro SD:

•           Micro SD memory card:

expansion of internal storage for upcoming features

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Bluetooth devices options

| •            Keyboard / Mouse|

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•            Audio Device

  1. Connecting a screen
    You can connect one or two screens via:

    • HDMI: primary screen/monitor
    • USB-C / Display port: secondary screen/monitor
    • Connect the delivered HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT and your screen/monitor
    • Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C / Display port and your screen/monitorEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-32
  2. Connecting to a network
    The collaboration bar requires internet access. You can connect it to a network via:

  3. Wi-Fi
    Connect to your Wi-Fi

  4. Ethernet:
    Connect a LAN cable to the Ethernet port.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-
Collaboration-Bar-33 Connecting to Wi-Fi
    After the collaboration bar and your screen are turned on:
    Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Wi-Fi to configure your Wi-Fi connection (Password by default: 0000).EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-
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  5. Connecting the speakerphone
    You can connect the speakerphone either via USB-A or USB-C.
    USB-A / USB-C:

  6. Release the USB-C plug, unwind the cable and place the speakerphone on your desk.

  7. Connect it to USB-C or USB-A via the included adapter.Use the USB extension cable – if required.
    The speakerphone will automatically be charge.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-
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  8. Connecting to the power supply

  9. Select a suitable country adapter (EU, US, AU, UK) and slide it in.

  10. Connect the Power supply unit with the Power and wall socket.The collaboration bar turns on.The LED ring lights up mint.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-37

  11. Inserting the remote batteries

  12. Open the battery compartment.

  13. insert the AAA Alkaline batteries. Take care of the + and – direction.

  14. Close the battery compartment.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-38Instead of the remote control you can also use a mouse or your touchscreen.

Pairing Bluetooth devices

The collaboration bar complies with the Bluetooth 5.0 standard.The following Bluetooth profiles are supported: A2DP, HSP and AVRCP.

  • Keyboard / Mouse
  • Audio Device
    Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > User Settings > Bluetooth to connect your Bluetooth device.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-
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Connecting other accessories

You can connect several other accessories, e.g. for navigation.
USB-A / USB-C:
Connect your wired USB device (audio device, keyboard, mouse, touch screen interface).
Micro SD: for future use casesEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-
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Micro SD: for future use cases

You can use the speakerphone in meeting rooms with up to 8 participants.

  • Place the speakerphone as centered as possible.
  • Place the collaboration bar so that it captures meeting participants.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-41

How to use – the basics

The collaboration bar turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to power.The LED lights up mint. If it lights up light red, the device is in standby mode (see page 25).
The connected speakerphone also turns on and the LED lights up white.

Adjusting the camera

Using the Intelligent Framing feature
The collaboration bar is equipped with an intelligent framing feature – powered by EPOS AITM. This feature automatically frames the picture and adjusts the digital zoom to effectively capture the meeting participants.
Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Other Settings > Camera controls to activate it.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-
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Using the Camera Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) feature
You can adjust the camera position and digital zoom level to optimally capture the meeting space.
Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Other Settings > Camera controls to adjust it.

Changing the volume

CAUTION
Risk of hearing damage!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent hearing defects.
Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.

You can adjust the volume in a meeting via

  1. remote control,
  2. speakerphone or
  3. Microsoft Teams on-screen menusEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-45

Muting / unmuting the microphone

You can mute or unmute the microphone in a meeting via

  1. remote control,
  2. speakerphone or
  3. Microsoft Teams on-screen menusEPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-46

Joining meetings/calls

You can join and control meetings and calls via Microsoft Teams, the remote, and the speakerphone (see EXPAND SP 30T User Guide).
Join your meeting or initiate a call via the Microsoft Teams on-screen menus. The speakerphone LED lights up green.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-
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Good to know

Mirroring the screen

You can use Miracast to display content on the connected screen, e.g. using the “project” function in Windows.
This function is for local content sharing, not for sharing content in Microsoft Teams meetings.
It is possible to change the screencasting name of the device in the settings menu.

Using an optional Kensington® lock

You can secure your collaboration bar e. g. on a table of secure your collaboration bar e.g. on a table of a meeting room with an optional Kensington lock.
Follow the instructions for your Kensington lock.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-
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Standby mode & waking up

The collaboration bar turns to standby mode, if:

  • you have activated the backlight timer in the settings (see page 31) or
  • you press the power button on the remote or on the back of the collaboration bar.
    The LED ring lights up dimmed red. The speakerphone turns to standby too (activity LED dimmed, all other LEDs off).

To wake up the collaboration bar and the speakerphone:
Press any button on the remote control or the power button on the collaboration bar. The LED ring lights up mint.

Using the privacy buttons

For additional privacy, the collaboration bar is equipped with hardwired switches for disabling the camera and/or microphones.
Press the button on the collaboration bar to activate/deactivate the camera or microphones.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-
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If the privacy mode is activated, the only way to enable it is via the privacy switches.
The switches are intended for additional privacy and not to be used during Microsoft Teams meetings.

Changing VISION 3T settings

The on-screen settings menu is used for e.g. setting up, configuring, and personalizing the device – for example:

  • Network and wireless devices connections
  • Camera controls
  • Display settings
  • Language
    The Admin settings are password protected – default password: 0000.EPOS-
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Maintaining & updating products

Cleaning Cleaning

CAUTION
Liquids can damage the electronics of the product! Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short circuit and damage the electronics.

  • Keep all liquids far away from the product.
  • Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
  • Use a dry cloth to clean the product only.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-Video-Collaboration-Bar-56
Storing and carrying the speakerphone

Store the speakerphone in a clean and dry environment. When not in use, store the product in the carry pouch. This will help to avoid scratches and keep the product in good condition.
Wind up the USB cable and put the speakerphone in the Carry pouch.EPOS-
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Updating the firmware

Updates for EXPAND VISION 3T will be made available through the Microsoft Teams admin center and will be downloaded and installed automatically – once enabled by the IT administrator.
You can update the firmware of your speakerphone by using the free EPOS Connect software (see EXPAND SP 30T User Guide).
Replacing/removing the batteries If the remote batteries are almost empty, the remote LED flashes red.
Replace or remove the remote control’s AAA Alkaline batteries as shown on page 21.
The rechargeable battery of the speakerphone must only be replaced or removed by an authorized EPOS service center.
Contact your EPOS service center if the rechargeable battery needs to be replaced. To find an EPOS service partner in your country, visit www.eposaudio.com.
If you do not use the speakerphone for extended periods of time it is recommended to charge it every 3 months.

If a problem occurs

If a problem occurs that is not listed here or if the problem cannot be solved with the proposed solutions, please contact your local EPOS partner for assistance To find an EPOS partner in your country, search at wwweposaudiocom

Collaboration bar solutions

Microsoft Teams call can not be established| Firewall is blocking the call| > Check and change the network firewall settings based on Microsoft Teams guidelines�| –
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Camera image not displayed correctly| Camera position not optimal| > Change the camera positioning and zoom level�| 25
Mouse pointer not visible on screen| Mouse pointer disappears after a while| > Press the remote control’s arrow button�| –
No audio| Connector not inserted correctly| >           Check the cable connection�| 15
Privacy mode for microphone active: collaboration bar front LEDs blue| > Press the mute button on top of the collaboration bar�| 30
Speakerphone is turned off| >           Press and hold the Power on/off button for 2 seconds�| –
Low video quality| Poor internet connection| >           Check your internet connection performance�| –
Plastic protection on camera lense not removed| >           Remove the plastic protection�| –
No picture on connected screen/monitor or no video captured| Wrong input source selected on connected screen/monitor| >           Change input on the screen/ monitor�| 15
Cable not connected properly| >           Check the cable connection�| 15
Privacy mode for camera active: collaboration bar front LEDs red| > Press the camera button on top of the collaboration bar�| 30
Remote does not react to any button press| Batteries empty| > Replace the batteries�| 21
Collaboration bar does not respond| Collaboration bar has experienced an unexpected error| >           Unplug and plug-in the power supply unit to reboot�| –

Speakerphone solutions

No audio signal| USB connector not inserted correctly| >           Check the connectors and the adapter�| 19
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Volume is adjusted too low| >           Increase the volume�| 26
Speakerphone is turned off| >           Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds�| –
Activity LED is dimmed and all other LEDs off| Speakerphone in standby mode| > Wake up the collaboration bar�| 29
Speakerphone does not react to any button press| Speakerphone has experienced an unexpected error| >           Press and hold the Power on/off button for 10 seconds to reboot�|

For further solutions, check the EXPAND SP 30T User Guide on the product page at www.eposaudio.com.

Pairing a new remote

The included remote control is already paired to the collaboration bar. If you have replaced the remote control, you need to pair it.

  • Connect a mouse (see page 23) or use the touchscreen for navigation.
  • Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Other Settings > Unpair remote.
  • Unplug and plug in the mains power supply, to reboot the collaboration bar.
  • Hold the BACK and OK button on the new remote simultaneously until the Pairing LED on the remote control flashes red continuously.
    As soon as the collaboration bar is re-booted the remote will be automatically paired and the LED on the remote control turns off.EPOS-EXPAND-VISION-3T-
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