laia T-POD Professional Audio Solutions User Manual

T-POD Professional Audio Solutions
User Manual

Notice

1. When using a speakerphone, please strictly observe the following precautions to prevent fire, electric shock, and other injuries happened.
2. The speakerphone is not waterproof! Do not place the machine in a humid place.
3. Do is not putting the machine in the rain.
4. Do not use the speakerphone in an environment close to water, for example: do not use it near the bathtub, sink, kitchen sinks, laundry buckets, swimming pools, or in wet basements.
5. Do not use speakerphone(unlike wireless omnidirectional wheat) in lightning weather to prevent electric shock during lightning. Do not use the speakerphone in areas where gas leaks.

Important

In the case of power failure, the omnidirectional wheat may not be used normally. Please prepare another omnidirectional wheat without a power connection for emergency use.

Packing Content

Speakerphone

Accessories

Optional Accessories

lf any items are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.
Do not use damaged products!
Please visit our official website (link:http://www.laiatech.com) for assistance.

Installation and self-inspection of Speakerphone
For normal use, please do not install the speakerphone at the following locations:

1. Where there is high noise, the speakerphone may pick up the noise, and when you talk, it will prevent the speakerphone to enter the receiving mode.
2. The surface of the speakerphone will be scratched by vibration.
3. Do not place items within 60 cm of the speakerphone.
4. Please use the power adapter provided by the product to avoid accidents.

Installation Steps:

1. If you need to talk over a USB cable, connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the device and the other end to the USB port of the speakerphone.
2. If you need a LINE IN/LINE OUT to call, please connect one end of the 3.5mm analog audio LINE to the LINE IN/LINE out port of the video conferencing terminal, and the other end connects to the IN/OUT port of the speakerphone.
3. When choosing to install two extension microphones, use the extension microphone connector to connect the speakerphone EXTl, EXT2 port.
4. When needing longer cables and power supply, you need to purchase a Hub. When using the Hub, please connect one end of the DIN6 cable to the speakerphone, the other end connected to the Hub DIN6 port, when you need to use the USB port, please connect one end of the USB cable to the Hub, the other end connected to the PC, video terminals. Then connect one end of the power adapter to the Hub DC12V IN port, and put the other end into a 100-240 AC power socket. Make sure the connection is correct, turn on the power, at this point, the speakerphone is entered standby mode.

Speakerphone Self-inspection
Once the speakerphone is energizing again, it will start the automatic detection program.
At this time, the working status indicator will flash red, blue, and green three times in sequence.

Interface and Display Instructions

Hub(optional)

Getting to Know Your Phone

t-Pod Keypad

| Volume Button| Press the volume down/up button
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| Speaker Mute| Short press this button to turn on/off the mute speaker, long press this button for 5 seconds, the working status indicator blue light flashes three times, indicating entering/exiting AUX mode (default AUX mode is off)
| Answer/End calls| Press the Answer/End calls button
| Mute Microphone| Turn on/off the Mute Microphone button
| PC Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume plus button at the same time to enter the PC mode, exit the mobile phone model, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Mobile Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume down button at the same time to enter the mobile phone mode, exit the PC mode, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Eco Cancellation Mode| Press and hold the microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the volume down key and volume up key at the same time to enter/exit the echo cancellation mode, and the working status blue light flashes three times

LED Status Indicator

LED Lights Instruction

Mobile mode
Red light on| Mute microphone
Fleshing blue| Mute speaker

t-Pod Keypad

| Volume Button| Press the Volume down/up button
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| Speaker Mute| Short press this button to turn on/off the mute speaker, long press this button for 5 seconds, the working status indicator blue light flashes three times, indicating entering/exiting AUX mode (default AUX mode is off)
| Turn on/off| Long press this button for 3 seconds
| Answer/End calls| Press the Answer/End calls button
| Mute Microphone| Turn on/off the Mute Microphone button
| PC Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume plus button at the same time to enter the PC mode, exit the mobile phone model, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Mobile Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume down button at the same time to enter the mobile phone mode, exit the PC mode, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Eco Cancellation Mode| Press and hold the microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the volume down key and volume up key at the same time to enter/exit the echo cancellation mode, and the working status blue light flashes three times

LED Status Indicator

LED Lights Instruction

Wireless connection
Mobile mode
Red light on| Mute microphone
Fleshing blue| Mute speaker

t-Pod Keypad

| Volume Button| Press the Volume down/up button
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| Bluetooth| Press this button, Bluetooth turns on/off, press and hold this button for 5 seconds, the working status indicator blue light flashes three times, indicating to enter/exit AUX mode
(default AUX mode is off)
| Turn on/off| Long press this button for 3 seconds
| Answer/End calls| Press the Answer/End calls button
| Mute Microphone| Turn on/off the Mute Microphone button
| PC Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume plus button at the same time to enter the PC mode, exit the mobile phone model, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Mobile Mode| Press and hold the mute microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the on-hook button and volume down button at the same time to enter the mobile phone mode, exit the PC mode, and the working status light flashes blue three times
| Eco Cancellation Mode| Press and hold the microphone button for 5 seconds, then press the volume down key and volume up key at the same time to enter/exit the echo cancellation mode, and the working status blue light flashes three times

LED Status Indicator

LED Lights Instruction

Bluetooth connection
Mobile mode
Red light on| Mute microphone
Fleshing blue| Mute speaker

How to use t-Pod Beamforming

Connection Steps for USB

1. You can connect the power supply equipment with the original power adapter or connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC and video conference system, and connect the other end to the speakerphone.
2. You can connect the speakerphone and Hub (optional) by using the original DI N6 data cable, connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the PC or video conference system and connect the other end to the USB socket of the Hub (optional), and connect the power supply equipment with the original power adapter.
3. Turn on the power button after the connection was confirmed correctly. And wait for the speakerphone self-check completed.
4. It will take a few seconds to install the driver automatically for the first setup. Turn on the terminal. Third-party conference software, and select the microphone and speaker driver to start the audio and video conference with the device.
   Battery charging instructions: You can use the DIN6 port or USB port of the speakerphone to charge. When the DIN6 port and USB port are used at the same time, the speakerphone is preferred to use the DIN6 port for charging.

Common reference Settings for PC and video devices with USB talking mode:

1. Please adjust the volume of the speaker and microphones comprehensively to ensure the communication is clear and smooth.
2. Don’t turn on the speaker and microphone automatic gain.
3. Give priority to turning off the audio processing functions of the PC software/video software (such as turning off automatic gain, echo cancellation, noise, reduction, etc.).
4. Please use those speeches coding that has a higher sound quality as far as possible.

Connecting via Wireless

The speakerphone can be connected with the built-in wireless adapter. Through wireless connection, it is convenient to wire and arrange audio equipment quickly, and the longest wireless transmission distance can reach 10 meters.
Wireless connection steps:

1. Plug the wireless adapter into the USB port of the PC or video terminal.
2. Turn on the speakerphone, after 5 seconds, the wireless display icon is displayed on the LCD display, indicating that the wireless connection is successful.
3. At this time, wireless voice calls can be made.

Bluetooth Pairing

The speakerphone can be connected to various mobile phones through Bluetooth and paired through Bluetooth, which is very convenient to provide excellent speakers and microphone hands-free calling sound quality and the longest connection distance can reach 10 meters.

1. Bluetooth connection between speakerphone and mobile phone:
2. In working state, short press “ ” to turn on Bluetooth;
3. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile phone and click search;
4. When the phone’s Bluetooth finds the corresponding Bluetooth driver name t-Pod Beamforming n “, click to pair and connect;
5. For about 10 seconds, the speakerphone and the mobile phone establish a Bluetooth connection, the LCD display shows the Bluetooth connected icon, and the call begins

Note: If the Bluetooth connection is not established within 40 seconds, please press “ ”  again to turn on the host Bluetooth.

Pick up and hang up under Bluetooth connection:
When a Bluetooth connection is established between the omnidirectional microphone and the mobile phone, when there is a caller ID on the mobile phone, you can use Press the “ ” button on the omnidirectional microphone to answer/end the call. Speaker and microphone to continue the conversation, allowing everyone in the room to participate in the conversation. To a large extent, it facilitates the user’s experience. The Bluetooth mode of the t-Pod is anywhere conferences provides greater flexibility, even in environments without analog lines or telephone infrastructure

In/Out Connection

Use a 3.5mm 4-strand cable to connect your phone or PC device to the “I/O” port of the speakerphone.
If the device connection port is a 3.5mm 3-strand port, you need a transfer adapter for connecting. Insert audio transfer plug into the “I/O” port.
Connect the microphone port and speaker port of the Audio Transfer plug to the IN/OUT port of the PC or video conferencing system with two 3.5mm 3-strand cables.
Note: Please set the phone LINE IN/OUT mode to “PC Mode” when the device is a PC or video device. Or set the phone LINE IN/OUT mode to “Mobile Mode” while connecting a smartphone.

Analog audio line call:

This product can be connected to a mobile phone, which is very convenient to provide excellent speaker and microphone hands-free calling sound quality. To make a call in mobile mode, you must make/receive a call through your mobile phone and you must enter the call state.
Mobile phone line operation steps:

1. Via a 4-core 3.5mm cable, one end is connected to the “IN/OUT” port of the phone, and the other end is connected to the headphone jack of the mobile phone.
2. The blue light is on.
3. Please set the speakerphone to “mobile mode”.
4. After setting, the call starts.

Installation and Use of Optional Hub

Please use the Hub when you need a longer connection and power supply.

1. Connect the speakerphone and Hub (optional) by using the original DI N6 data cable. and connect the power supply equipment with the original power adapter;
2. In the case of using the Hub,lf you need to use the USB interface, you have to connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Hub, and connect the other end to the USB port of the PC and video conference terminal.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter to the DC12V IN interface of the Hub and plug the other end into a 100-240v AC power port. Turn on the power button after the connection was confirmed correctly. And wait for the speakerphone self-check completed.

Note:
When using a Hub, do not connect one end of the USB cable to a speakerphone and the other end to a PC, video conference terminal, or power adapter in case of errors.

Installation and Use of Optional Extension Microphone

Use an extension microphone for important and large meetings.

1. Connect one end of a 2.5-meter long 4P4C dedicated wire to the socket of the extension microphone and the other end to the speakerphone EXTl.
2. Connect one end of an a2.5-meter long 4P4C dedicated wire to the socket of the extension microphone and the other end to the speakerphone EXT2.
3. Due to the host using a high single-point microphone. To achieve the best effect, the speaker should be facing the microphone directly in front of the microphone. The direction of the microphone is the same as that of the nameplate.
4. The extension microphone has a mute switch and status indicator. The indicator is green when it works normally, and red when muted.

Note: ln order to properly use and protect the extension microphone, it is necessary to plug and unplug the extension microphone connection and install the extension microphone without power.

Technical Specifications

Echo length cancellation: z500ms
Bidirectional noise compression(NC): <25dB Automatic Direction finding Technology of Intelligent microphone(EMI)
Automatic gain control(AGC)
Audio parameters| Microphone frequency response: 100Hz-22KHz
Speaker frequency response: 100Hz-22KHz
Speaker volume: 90dB at the most
Microphone sound-pickup radius: 6 meters, 360 degrees full range
IR receiver| Angle: 3600; Distance: 10 meters; Support infrared transparent transmission
Extension
Mic (optional)| 2 external microphones are optional for connection making the sound-pickup radius up to 8 meters
Dimensions| 237mmx237mmx44mm(LxWxH)
Model NO.| Hub(Optional)
Interface| Mini DIN6 x2, Power interface x 1, Power switch x 1
Mini USB interface x 1
Power supply| Power plug(DC12V)
Adapter input AC110V-AC220V, output DC12V/2A
Connection Cable| Mini DIN6 data line x 1
Length: 5m(10m/15m for options)
USB cable| USB cable,length: 3 meters
Compatibility| Support Windows, Android, iOS, and Linux
Drive-free automatic recognition of cameras, microphones, and speakers
Compatible with Zoom, Lynch, Vidyo, Skype for business and etc
Dimensions| 113.6mmx113.6mmx32.6mm(LxWxH)

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