YVC-200 Unified Communications Speakerphone User Guide
Table of contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1. About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha YVC-200. This product is a speaker phone for a few people that is optimal for use by 1 to 3 people. Read the attached safety precautions before using this product and use the product correctly and safely. 1.1. About this manual • This manual provides information for using this product such as how to connect and how to operate. • The symbols used in this manual and their meanings are as follows.
2. Components and Functions 2. Components and Functions 2.1. Top ① Speaker mute button ( ) Temporarily stops (mutes) speaker output. To cancel the mute function, press it again. ② Call button ( ) Allows the user to receive and end calls when connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth. ③ Microphone mute button ( ) Temporarily stops (mutes) the microphone function. To cancel the mute function, press it again.
2. Components and Functions ⑥ Microphone indicator ( ) Displays the microphone mute and speaker mute setting states, etc.
2. Components and Functions ④ Battery indicator ( ) Flashes when the built-in rechargeable battery runs low. Display State Charging finished or rechargeable battery level high Light off Charging Light on The battery level is low Flashing Indicates the remaining battery level when the power button is pressed. (→Checking the Battery Level) ⑤ Bluetooth button ( ) Allows the user to pair the product with, connect the product to, or disconnect the product from a smartphone via Bluetooth.
2. Components and Functions 2.3. Bottom ① Serial number Provides the serial number, which is used to manage and categorize the product. ② Production year and month Provides the year and month of production of the product. 2.3.
3. Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1. Charging Use the supplied USB cable to transmit power and start charging. Power can be transmitted by connecting the product to either a computer or a commercial USB power adapter. WARNING • Make sure to first read the safety precautions for the USB power adapter you are going to use. • Use the USB power adapter that is capable of supplying power compliant with the USB standard. Output voltage 4.8V to 5.2V Output current At least 0.
3. Preparation Note • Do not install near noise sources (computer cooling fans, projectors, etc.). These may cause degradation of the audio quality for the other person on the call. 3.3. Connecting a headset/headphones You can communicate using a headset/headphones by connecting a commercial headset/headphones equipped with a mini-jack to the headset port on this product. 3.3.
3. Preparation Note • When a headset is connected, the microphone and speaker on this product are automatically disabled. • When a pair of headphones is connected, although the microphone on this product remains enabled, the speaker is automatically disabled. CAUTION • Do not use a headset/headphones at large volumes for long periods of time. This may cause hearing impairment. 3.4.
3. Preparation 2. Pair the product with the smartphone. Enable Bluetooth on the smartphone you are connecting and pair with the “YVC-200 Yamaha”. When required to enter a passkey, enter the numerals “0000”. Note • Check on the smartphone that pairing is complete, and if it did not succeed, perform the pairing again. • Normally, connection occurs at the same time as pairing. • In the pairing wait state, if you press the Bluetooth button ( pairing completion, the pairing wait state ends.
3. Preparation Note • The supported versions of Android are listed on the following website. https://uc.yamaha.com/ • Turn on the NFC function of the smartphone in advance. 1. Hold the smartphone over the N-Mark ( ). 2. A notification sound plays and the Bluetooth indicator lights up when complete. Note • The operation might not function or the distance that can be connected may differ between smartphones. • If the smartphone has a case, etc., remove the case.
3. Preparation Note • The supported versions of Windows and macOS are listed on the following website. https://uc.yamaha.com/ 3.5.1. Connecting Connect this product to the computer using the included USB cable. The product will start up automatically as power is transmitted from the computer. Note • Since this product is recognized by computers as a standard USB audio device, there is no need to install a separate USB driver. 3.5.2.
3. Preparation Note • Normally, the “Yamaha YVC-200” is automatically set as the default device simply by connecting. 3. Click the “Recording” tab and check that “Yamaha YVC-200” is set as the default device. If it is not set as the default device, click “Yamaha YVC-200” and click “Set Default”. 12 | 3.5.
3. Preparation Note • Normally, the “Yamaha YVC-200” is automatically set as the default device simply by connecting. On macOS 1. Click at the top left of the screen, and click “System Preferences” then “Sound”. The “Sound” screen is displayed. 2. Click the “Output” tab and check that “Yamaha YVC-200” is selected in the “Select a device for sound output” field. If it is not select, click “Yamaha YVC-200”. 3.5.
3. Preparation Note • Normally, the “Yamaha YVC-200” is automatically selected simply by connecting. 3. Click the “Input” tab and check that “Yamaha YVC-200” is selected in the “Select a device for sound input” field. If it is not select, click “Yamaha YVC-200”. Note • Normally, the “Yamaha YVC-200” is automatically selected simply by connecting. 3.5.3. Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Depending on your system, the sound may break up or be too quiet at the other caller.
3. Preparation Note • The fields, etc. on the setting screens differ depending on the computer you are using. On Windows 1. Right-click the speaker icon at the bottom right of the screen and click “Sounds”. The “Sound” screen is displayed. 2. Click the “Recording” tab, and click “Yamaha YVC-200” and then “Properties”. The “Microphone Properties” screen is displayed. 3. Click the “Levels” tab and adjust the microphone sensitivity in the “Microphone” field. On macOS 1.
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4. Using the Product 4. Using the Product 4.1. Turning the Power On and Off Press and hold the power button ( ) for 2 seconds or more to turn the power on. Press and hold again for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power. Note • When not charging, if there is no operation for 3 minutes or more, the power turns off automatically (automatic power off function). 4.2. Adjusting the Speaker Volume The speaker volume is adjusted by pressing the Volume +/- button ( or more, the volume changes continuously. ).
4. Using the Product 4.4. Muting/Unmuting the Speaker You can temporarily stop the output from the speaker. 4.4.1. Muting the Speaker Press the microphone mute button ( ). The ring part of the microphone indicator turns off and the speaker is muted. 4.4.2. Unmuting the Speaker Press the speaker mute button ( ) while the speaker is muted. The ring part of the microphone indicator light up and the speaker is muted. Note • If you press the Volume +/- button ( unmuted.
5. Other Functions 5. Other Functions 5.1. Checking the Battery Level You can check the level of the built-in rechargeable battery. 1. Press the power button ( ) while the device is on. The battery indicator flashes a number of times depending on the battery level. Indicator display Number of flashes Battery level 1 time Approx. 0% to 40% 2 times Approx. 40% to 80% 3 times Approx. 80% to 100% ×1 ×2 ×3 Note • The battery indicator flashes continuously when the battery level is low. 5.2.
6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting 6.1. Before Contacting Support Read this manual to check whether the problem can be resolved. If the problem still continues, please contact the retailer or dealer who you purchased the product from. 6.2. Problems with Bluetooth Connections Symptom Cause Solution Unable to perform pairing with a smartphone via Bluetooth The smartphone you are trying to pair contains pairing information for a different YVC-200.
6. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause The sound breaks up The speaker volume is high. or is loud The sound at the other caller breaks up or is loud Solution Decrease the speaker volume. (→Adjusting the Speaker Volume) The microphone sensitivity on the other caller is high. Decrease the microphone sensitivity on the other caller. The microphone sensitivity on the computer connected via USB is low. Decrease the microphone sensitivity.
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