VIDEOBAR VB1
IMPORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT I O N S Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. Important Safety Instructions For more information about your Bose Videobar VB1 (including accessories and replacement parts), visit worldwide.Bose.com/support/VB1 or contact Bose customer service. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7.
IMPORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT I O N S All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed in accordance with all applicable codes, including local building codes and regulations. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction before installing this product.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N Regulatory Information Dimensions (H × W × D): 48 × 659 × 102 mm (1.9 × 27.0 × 4.0 in) Net Weight: 2.5 kg (5.6 lb) Input Rating: 24 VDC , 1.875 A This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radiator and your body.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
R EG U L ATORY I N FOR M AT IO N Product Power State Table The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013. Required Power State Information Power Modes Standby Networked Standby < 0.5 W Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth < 2.0 W Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode < 2.
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CON T EN TS WHAT’S IN THE CARTON Contents.............................................................................................................................. 10 SETUP General Mounting Guidelines...................................................................................... 12 Mounting the VB1 on a Table, Shelf, or Credenza............................................... 13 Wall-mounting the VB1 ................................................................................................
CON T EN TS OPERATION Starting a Meeting........................................................................................................... 34 Adjusting the Camera.................................................................................................... 35 Resetting the Camera............................................................................................ 35 Adjusting the Pan and Tilt Angles.....................................................................
W HAT’S IN T HE CA RTON WHAT’S IN THE CARTON Contents Bose Videobar VB1 Power supply Power cord USB Type-C® cable A HDMI cable Table stand screw (2) Table stand Wall-mount bracket 10 | B Large drywall anchor (4) C Drywall anchor pushpin D Pan-head screw (2) E Flat-head screw (2) EN
W HAT’S IN T HE CA RTON G Small drywall anchor (2) H Small flathead screw (2) J Small drywall anchor K Small flathead screw F I Remote control Quick start guide AAA/LR03 batteries (2) Table-mount setup guide Camera privacy cover USB-C-to-A adapter Wall-mount setup guide 2-pin Euroblock connector Safety instruction guide 11 | EN
SET U P SETUP General Mounting Guidelines Do NOT place the VB1 on its front, back or top when in use. Do NOT place any objects on top of the VB1. Avoid placing the VB1 near air conditioning vents, heaters or radiators, fans, or other sources of noise or vibrations. To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment 0.3–0.9 m (1–3 ft) away from the VB1. Place the VB1 outside and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components and direct heat sources.
SET U P Mounting the VB1 on a Table, Shelf, or Credenza For best performance, when setting up the VB1 on a table, shelf, credenza, etc., follow these recommendations: Place the VB1 in its table stand on a stable and level surface. Position the front of the VB1 so the supporting surface is not visible in the camera’s image. Make sure the meeting room can be well lit during a meeting.
SET U P Wall-mounting the VB1 For best performance, follow these recommendations when setting up the VB1 on a wall: When determining where to attach the wall-mount bracket to the wall, make sure there is enough space around the bracket to fit the VB1: There must be at least 3.8 cm (1.5 in) above the wall-mount bracket. This will allow you to “hang” the VB1 on it (Step 7) and to adjust the angle of the VB1. It will also provide enough space to access the rear-panel connections on the VB1.
SET U P a b c > 38 mm (1.
SET U P d WARNINGS: Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as electrical wiring or plumbing. If unsure, please contact a professional installer. The included hardware is not suitable for masonry surfaces. Wallboard 7.9 mm (5/16 in) Wood stud/metal stud 4.8 mm (3/16 in) Wallboard 7.9 mm (5/16 in) > 10 mm (3/8 in) Wood stud Metal stud 4.8 mm (3/16 in) 4.
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SET U P h i E E 64 mm (2.
SET U P Camera Privacy Cover The included camera privacy cover enables you to completely cover the camera’s field of view without hiding the indicators and the light bar. The cover is magnetic and will stay in place when mounted on the VB1 lens as shown. For storage when not in use, secure the cover to the bottom surface below the lens.
SET U P Cable Connections INPUT/输入 24V p 1.875A NETWORK POWER e AUDIO IN CTRL INPUT HDMI DISPLAY USB-C TO PC INPUT/输入 24V p 1.875A w NETWORK POWER AUDIO IN CTRL INPUT t r HDMI DISPLAY USB-C TO PC q 1. Connect the included USB-C® cable to the USB-C port. Leave the other end of this cable on the table, so the meeting host can easily connect or disconnect their computer each meeting.
SET U P Cable Management The included cable management cover can hold all permanent cabling in place against a wall. G Small drywall anchor (2) H Small flathead screw (2) F To install the cable management cover: 1. Place and hold the back of the cable cover (F) (the piece with the screw holes) against desired location on wall. 2. Mark the center of the two screw holes on wall, and remove the back of the cable cover. 3. If that part of the wall has a stud behind it, drill two 2.
SET U P J Small drywall anchor K Small flathead screw I To fasten the power supply cord to the wall: 1. Determine where on the wall you want to fasten the power supply cord. 2. Mark a screw hole on wall. 3. If that part of the wall has a stud behind it, drill a 2.4 mm (3/32 in) hole into the wall. If that part of the wall has no stud behind it, drill a 5 mm (3/16 in) hole into the wall. 4. If that part of the wall is has no stud behind it, drive the small drywall anchor (J) into the wall. 5.
SOF TWA R E A P P L I CATI ONS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS Three software applications enable you to configure the Bose Videobar VB1: Use Bose Work Configuration software — available for Windows and macOS or via web browser — for device setup and configuration.
SOF TWA R E A P P L I CATI ONS Bose Work Configuration App and WebUI To download and install the Bose Work Configuration app on your computer: 1. On your computer, visit pro.Bose.com/VB1LatestSW. 2. Download and install the Bose Work Configuration Software app. To access and use the Bose Work Configuration app to configure the VB1: 1. Connect your computer to the USB-C port on the VB1. 2. Open the Bose Work Configuration app. 3.
SOF TWA R E A P P L I CATI ONS You may then receive a follow-up message: This is also normal. Click the Proceed to… link to proceed to the Bose Work Configuration WebUI login page. The factory default administrator password is: Bose123! Note: We recommend changing the password after gaining access. To access the help file for the Bose Work Configuration app or WebUI, see the Settings page in the app or WebUI.
SOF TWA R E A P P L I CATI ONS Bose Work Management App To download the Bose Work Management software: 1. On your computer, visit pro.Bose.com/VB1LatestSW. 2. Download and install the Bose Work Management app. To access and use the Bose Work Management app to configure one or more VB1s over a network connection: 1. Connect your computer and each VB1 to the same network. 2. Open the Bose Work Management app.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S PRODUCT DETAILS Panels Front Panel q w 1. r e Camera 2. Mute indicator: This light illuminates red when the microphones are off. 3. Bluetooth indicator: This light indicates the current status of VB1 Bluetooth connectivity: Slowly pulses blue: The VB1 is available to pair to a Bluetooth mobile device. Solid white: The VB1 is connected to the Bose Work app or to a mobile device for calls and media. Off: No Bluetooth connectivity. 4.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Side Panel w q 1. Mute button: Press this button to mute or unmute the VB1 microphones. 2. Bluetooth button: Press and hold this button to enter pairing mode.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Rear Panel INPUT/输入 24V p 1.875A NETWORK POWER q AUDIO IN CTRL INPUT HDMI DISPLAY USB-C TO PC INPUT/输入 24V p 1.875A NETWORK POWER AUDIO IN HDMI DISPLAY CTRL INPUT USB-C TO PC y w er t 1. Network: Use this 1 Gbps RJ45 connection for configuration and/or monitoring. (This port is on the inner side of the rear panel.) 2. Power: Connect the included power supply. 3. Audio In: Use a 3.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Remote Control The Bose Videobar VB1 includes an infrared remote control that enables you to adjust camera and volume settings, mute the microphones, and put the VB1 in Bluetooth pairing mode. Note: All remote-control functions are also available in the software apps that enable you to configure the Bose Videobar VB1. See Software Applications (Page 23) for more information. 1. q r w e t y r u i o e y Mute: Mute/unmute the VB1 microphones. 2.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Light Bar The light bar is located under the camera of the VB1. Appearance Activity System State A small section of lights in the center of the light bar is lit solid white. Powered on and “awake.” All lights are lit solid white. Meeting is active. Camera is off. The center light is lit solid green, while the surrounding lights are lit solid white. Meeting is active. Camera is on with autoframing off.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Appearance Activity System State A small bar of lights on the leftmost end of the light bar blinks once (white/on if there is no active call; off if there is an active call). The volume has been set to its lowest level. A small bar of lights on the rightmost end of the light bar blinks once (white/on if there is no active call; off if there is an active call). The volume has been set to its highest level.
P R OD UCT D ETA I L S Appearance Activity System State A small section of lights in the center of the light bar pulses white repeatedly. The lights then move outward from the center until the whole light bar is lit solid white. The lights turn off in the same pattern. The VB1 is restarting after restoring its factory default settings. A small section of lights in the center of the light bar pulses white repeatedly. The VB1 is restarting after a power outage.
OP ER AT ION OPERATION Starting a Meeting Note: The host computer must have the latest DisplayLink® driver installed, and the VB1 must have its DisplayLink setting enabled (disabled by default) for the HDMI output to function. Visit displaylink.com/downloads to download the latest driver. Enable or disable the DisplayLink setting using the Bose Work Configuration app or WebUI or Bose Work Management app (see Software Applications (Page 23)). To start a meeting using the VB1: 1.
OP ER ATI ON Adjusting the Camera Note: All remote-control functions are also available in the software apps that enable you to configure the Bose Videobar VB1. See Software Applications (Page 23) for more information. Tip: For quick and simple adjustments to the camera settings, we recommend using the Bose Work app on your mobile device. See Bose Work App (Page 26). Resetting the Camera To return the camera to its default pan, tilt, and zoom settings, press the Home button on the remote control.
OP ER AT ION Adjusting the Zoom Ratio To adjust the zoom ratio of the camera, press one of the Zoom buttons (+ or −) on the remote control. Press a button once to adjust the camera in increments, or press and hold it for continuous adjustment. Saving and Recalling a Preset You can save the camera’s pan, tilt, and zoom settings to a preset: Preset 1 or Preset 2. When you recall a saved preset, the camera will immediately return to the saved pan, tilt, and zoom settings. To save a preset: 1.
OP ER ATI ON Enabling/Disabling Autoframing To enable or disable the camera’s autoframing feature, press the Autoframe button on the remote control. When enabled, the camera will automatically and continuously adjust the pan, tilt, and zoom settings to include all participants in the room in the field of view. Note: Adjusting the pan, tilt, or zoom settings or selecting Home, Preset 1, or Preset 2 will automatically disable autoframing.
OP ER AT ION Managing Audio Levels The Bose Videobar VB1 has four audio inputs: its microphones, USB audio, Bluetooth audio, and the analog input (Audio In jack). The VB1 also has three audio outputs: its speakers, USB audio, and Bluetooth audio. The real-time levels of all of these signals except for the Audio In jack can be seen in the Meters tab of the Bose Work Configuration app/WebUI.
OP ER ATI ON Manage Bluetooth Devices The VB1 can be paired with one Bluetooth device at a time. For instance, it cannot be paired with one device using the Bose Work app and another device for calls or audio playback. Pairing a Bluetooth Device with VB1 The Bose Work app pairs your Bluetooth device with the VB1 using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The app will automatically “discover” VB1s nearby. To pair a Bluetooth device with the VB1 using the Bose Work app, open the app and select the desired VB1.
OP ER AT ION Low-Power Modes Some countries’ energy regulations require products like the VB1 to enter a low-power mode when not in use to save energy. You can disable (or re-enable) this feature in the VB1 by using the Bose Work Configuration app or WebUI or the Bose Work Management app (see Software Applications (Page 23)). The low-power mode of the VB1 is actually two stages: a standby mode and a lowpower standby mode.
CA R E A N D M A IN T EN A N CE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the VB1 The VB1 may require periodic cleaning. Wipe the outside surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. Do NOT allow moisture to get inside the grille or any cable/wire connections. Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/VB1 Limited Warranty The Bose Videobar VB1 is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at pro.Bose.
CA R E A N D M A IN T EN A N CE Restore the Factory Default Settings Restoring the factory default settings will do the following: Clear the list of Bluetooth devices paired to the VB1. Clear the camera presets (Preset 1 and Preset 2). Return all camera, microphone, and speaker settings to their default values. (Many of these settings are configured in the Bose Work Configuration software or Management software.
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first. If you experience problems with the VB1, try these solutions first: Make sure the VB1 is connected to power. Make sure any cables connected to the rear panel are securely connected. See Cable Connections (Page 20). Check the status indicators. See Front Panel (Page 27). Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth connections. Check for available VB1 software updates. See Update the Software (Page 42).
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G Problem What to Do Adjusting the volume on my computer has no effect on the volume of the VB1. Your computer may not have the VB1 selected as the default audio playback device (even if your meeting software is working properly with the VB1). Windows: Click the speaker icon in the system tray (in the taskbar) and select Bose Videobar VB1 as the playback device.
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G Problem What to Do There is no video image on the second display (from the HDMI Display port). Try the following solutions: Make sure the display is powered on. Make sure the display has its input/source set to the HDMI port that is connected to the VB1. Make sure the HDMI cable is securely connected to the VB1 and to the display. Make sure your computer has the latest DisplayLink driver installed (displaylink.com/downloads).
T R OUBL ESHOOTI N G Problem What to Do The light bar is on. If the whole light bar is lit, then there is an active meeting. If only a small section of lights is on, then there is no active meeting. The VB1 is simply powered on. See Light Bar (Page 31) for more information. A small section of lights in This is normal. This indicates the VB1 camera is on. (If the center of the light bar the other lights in the light bar are solid white, then is lit solid green. there is an active meeting.
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