Acoustic Research 764-466 Conference Hub Hands-Free Speakerphone for Audio and Video User Guide

CONFERENCE HUB
HANDS-FREE SPEAKERPHONE FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO
Quick Start Guide

Welcome!
The AR Conference Hub Hands-Free Speakerphone makes working from home and remote learning with your mobile or device or tablet a snap. It’s perfect for Zoom, Facetime, Skype, and other video conferencing Apps, with high-quality stereo sound, a built-in mic, and 10 watt Qi charging. This guide helps you get started!

Unpack

Make sure the following items came in this package:

1. Conference Hub
2. Power Adapter
   

Plug in the hub and power it up

Plug one end of the provided power adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the hub. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a working AC outlet or surge protector. Move the POWER switch to the ON position to power up the conference hub.

The hub turns on automatically when you power it up. Its Bluetooth indicator starts blinking blue.
Note: If the hub doesn’t come on automatically, press and hold the button on its front panel to turn it on.

TIP: You can leave the POWER switch in the ON position and turn the hub on and off by pressing and holding the button on its front panel.

Pair and connect to your phone

Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone or other device (if it isn’t already on).
Make sure the hub’s Bluetooth indicator is blinking rapidly.
(If it isn’t, give a quick double press to the button. The hub gives an audio signal.)

Choose AR Conference Hub from the pairing options on your smartphone. (If it’s not in the list, choose “Scan” from your phone’s Bluetooth menu.) The hub gives an audio signal when it’s finished pairing and connecting to your smartphone. The Bluetooth indicator turns solid blue.

Note: The process of enabling Bluetooth and connecting varies from device to device. See your device’s owners manual for more information and specific instructions.
Note: If you’ve previously paired a different Bluetooth device with the hub, the hub will automatically attempt to reconnect to that device when you switch it on. If you want to pair to a new device, double-press the button on the hub—the hub gives an audio signal.

Bluetooth wireless connection tips

• Make sure the Bluetooth capability of your device is turned on.
• The Bluetooth wireless connection works up to a range of roughly 33 feet (10 meters). This range may vary, however, based on other factors, such as room layout, wall material, obstacles, your device’s Bluetooth performance, etc. If you’re having problems connecting to the hub, move closer to it.
• If your device asks you for a password to connect, use “0000”.

If you’re having trouble reconnecting, try the following solutions:

• Find the device named AR Conference Hub in the Bluetooth menu on your phone, and remove (or forget) this device. Then start the pairing process described in this section again to repair and connect.
• With the hub turned on, press and hold the + and – buttons on the front panel for 3 seconds until the hub gives an audio signal. This resets the hub. Then, remove “AR Conference Hub” from your phone’s Bluetooth devices and repeat the pairing process.

Start playing music on your device

To make sure your device is connected, set its volume for music to 75%. Then start playing music or other audio on your device. Within seconds, the hub starts streaming the audio wirelessly via Bluetooth.
To adjust the volume of your audio: Press the + and – buttons on the hub, or use the volume controls on your phone.
TIP: If you’re playing music via Bluetooth, a quick single-press on the speaker’s button will pause/play.

Everyday Use

You can use the Conference Hub’s built-in speaker and microphone during video conferences and phone calls, even while your device is charging.
And, of course, you can stream music or audio from videos from your device. Just make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the hub via Bluetooth! The hub’s front panel has the controls you’ll use.

Video Conferencing

To join or start your video conference: Use the in-App controls in Zoom, Facetime, etc. to join or start.
To adjust volume: Press the – or + button on the hub or use the volume controls on your phone.
To mute your line: Press the button. The Bluetooth indicator on the hub turns red while your line is muted. Press again to unmute.
Note : Your App might not show that you’re muted after you press the button.
Don’t worry! While the red light’s on, the hub’s mic is muted, so other’s can’t hear you.
To end or leave your video conference: Use the in-App controls in Zoom, Facetime, etc. to end or leave.
Note: As with any video conferencing system, if you hear an echo effect on your voice in the conference, turn the hub’s volume down.

Controlling Music Playback and Volume

To play/pause music: Press the / button.
To skip to the previous track: Press and hold the – /  button.
To skip to the next track: Press and hold to the + / button.
To adjust volume: Press the – or + button on the hub or use the volume controls on your phone.

Answering/ending phone calls

To answer or end a phone call: Give a quick press to the **/ PHONE button.
To decline a phone call: Press and hold the **/ PHONE button for one second.
Note: You might need to unlock your phone to answer calls using the **/ PHONE button.
To mute your line:** Press the button. The Bluetooth indicator on the hub turns red while your line is muted. Press again to unmute.

Charging your device

The conference hub offers 2 easy ways to charge: wirelessly, using the wireless charging pad/cradle, and wired, using the 2 USB charging ports on the back.
IMPORTANT: Before you try to charge your device wirelessly, make sure it is compatible with wireless charging. If your device has a metal case, remove it before you put the device on the charger.
To charge your device WIRELESSLY: Place your wireless charging compatible device directly onto the center of the charging pad. Refer to the placement illustrations here as a guide.

The wireless charging indicator on the bottom of the hub turns green while your device is charging. Your device screen displays the charging progress. You can remove your device at any time during charging.
Note: If you’ve placed your device on the charger but the indicator does not turn green, make sure the charging pad is free of any foreign objects that might be preventing charging. To charge your device using the USB charging ports: Plug your charging cable into one of the charging ports on the back of the hub. Plug the other end into your device.
Note: You can charge up to 3 devices at the same time—one wirelessly and two via the charging ports. To charge your device while you use it with the hub, place it in landscape orientation on the hub’s pad/cradle.

Tour of the conference hub

Front

Bluetooth indicator shows the connection status of the hub:

• Solid blue—the hub is connected via Bluetooth.
• Fast blinking blue—the hub is ready to pair via Bluetooth.
• Slow blinking blue—the hub is reconnecting via Bluetooth.
• Red—the built-in mic is muted.

/ button turns the hub on and off (press and hold), initiates pairing with a Bluetooth device (double press), or initiates reconnection with a previously paired device (single press). It also functions as a play/pause button when Bluetooth audio is playing.
-/ button decreases volume (press) or goes to the previous track (press and hold).

Wireless charging pad charges devices compatible with wireless charging. Make sure you center your device on the pad to charge.
MIC opening houses the microphone for the conference hub.
button mutes your line during video or audio calls. The Bluetooth indicator turns red when the mic is muted. Press again to unmute.
Wireless charging indicator t urns green when your device is charging.
+/ button increases volume (press) or goes to the next track (press and hold).
/ PHONE button answers or ends a phone call (single press) or declines an incoming phone call (press and hold). For best results in video and Skype calls, use the in-App controls to answer and end calls.

Back

USB2A and USB1A ports offer wired 2-amp and 1-amp charging.
DC IN jack connects to the power adapter provided to power the conference hub.
POWER OFF-ON switch turns mains power on and off to the conference hub.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>