USER MANUAL DUET EXECUTIVE USB DESKTOP SPEAKERPHONE
DUET EXE OVERVIEW Control Button Panel Connector Panel Loudspeaker Microphone The Duet is a high performance speakerphone for desktop use that can cover anywhere from small to medium room settings. It has a commanding pickup and broadcasting range and is remarkably portable. The Duet utilizes a high quality microphone and loudspeaker backed by a powerful DSP that runs advanced echo cancellation and noise suppression technologies.
CONNECTING YOUR DUET 2.5mm Standard Phone Headset Jack RJ11 Connector Mini USB Connector 3.5mm Stereo Headphone / External Speaker Connector CONNECT TO A COMPUTER: This connection is for any session using your computer, such as Voice over IP applications (Skype, Vidyo, etc.).
CONNECTING YOUR DUET CONNECT TO A PHONE / SMARTPHONE / TABLET / VIDEO CODEC SYSTEM This connection is for any session using a phone device with either an RJ11, 3.5mm headset, or RCA jack (telephone, IP phone, smartphone, tablet / Video Codec system).
USING THE DUET The Duet’s control panel has 3 buttons: • Mute (in the middle) • Volume Up (to the right) • Volume Down (to the left) LIGHT INDICATIONS: • Button panel light off - unit is off (not connected) • Button panel light on – unit is on (connected) • Button panel light blinking – unit is on and the microphone is muted BASIC UNIT OPERATIONS: Turn unit ON: unit is always on when connected to a power source or USB device. Turn unit OFF: disconnect unit from power source or USB device.
HEADSET CONNECTION The Duet is equipped with a 2.5mm standard telephone / cellular phone headset connector. Connecting a headset to the Duet will automatically disable the Duet’s internal built-in speaker and microphone. Your PC’s sound (music, VoIP communication, etc...) will be converted into mono and sent to the headset’s earphone together with the audio signal received by the telephone.
DAISY CHAINING The Duet Executive is the only Duet model that can be Daisy Chained. Any number of units can be connected in a Daisy Chain as long as all the units are Executive models. This feature allows the Duet to cover medium to large conference rooms. Every unit in the chain will utilize both its microphone and speaker. Daisy Chaining Executives requires two elements: 1 RJ11 to 2.5mm cable, like the one supplied with each Duet and used for a cellular phone connection 2 3.
HOW TO BRIDGE CALLS When the Duet Executive is connected to both your computer and your telephone, you can bridge the two connections which will allow you and both parties to communicate freely with each other. This feature is very convenient if you are on a VoIP call and want to patch-in a person that has no access to a computer. Simply call him / her using your telephone while keeping the VoIP call active.
SPECIFICATIONS Compatibility Windows 95 and up, MAC OS, and Linux Connectivity USB connector – PC or Laptop connectivity and power 2.5mm – headset connection 3.5mm connection – for external loudspeakers or headphones Audio 100% Full duplex performance – No attenuation (either way) during full duplex Acoustic echo cancellation >40 dB High-end performance: conforms to ITU-T G.
WARRANTY The following warranty statement is effective for all Phoenix Audio Technologies’ products as of October 1st, 2007: Phoenix Audio Technologies warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to repair or replace with a like new replacement any defective part(s) free of charge (except transportation charges) for a period of two years for all products.
