JPL Agora - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The JPL Agora is a 4K Ultra HD All-In-One Video Sound Bar with Intelligent Zoom, designed for conference rooms. It integrates camera, microphone, and speaker functionalities into a single unit, offering a comprehensive solution for video conferencing. The device is accompanied by a Bluetooth remote control for easy operation and includes various mounting options for flexible placement.

Function Description

The JPL Agora serves as a central hub for video conferences, combining a high-resolution camera, multiple microphones, and integrated speakers. Its primary function is to capture and transmit high-quality video and audio, while also reproducing incoming audio, creating an immersive conferencing experience. The intelligent zoom feature automatically adjusts the camera's field of view to frame participants effectively.

The camera component captures video in 4K Ultra HD resolution, ensuring clear and detailed visuals. It features a 4K glass lens and offers a wide field of view, making it suitable for various room sizes and participant arrangements. The intelligent zoom capability, coupled with auto-focus, ensures that all participants are clearly visible and in focus without manual intervention. The camera's tilt mechanism allows for fine-tuning the vertical angle to perfectly frame the meeting area.

For audio capture, the JPL Agora is equipped with four digital microphones. These microphones are designed for far-field voice pickup, capable of capturing clear audio from distances of up to 10 meters. They support full-duplex communication, allowing for natural, simultaneous two-way conversation without interruptions. The microphone system is optimized to minimize background noise and echo, ensuring that voices are crisp and intelligible.

The integrated speaker system provides clear audio output, ensuring that remote participants' voices are heard distinctly. The sound bar houses two speakers, delivering balanced and powerful sound for an engaging audio experience during calls.

The device also supports external Bluetooth device connections. If a PC lacks Bluetooth, the JPL Agora can act as a bridge, allowing users to connect additional Bluetooth speakerphones or microphones and use them as preferred audio devices. This flexibility enhances the audio setup options for different conferencing needs.

Usage Features

The JPL Agora is designed for ease of use with a simple Plug & Play setup, requiring no additional software or downloads. Users can connect the device to their display screen and power source, and it's ready for use.

Placement and Mounting: The device offers versatile placement options. It comes with a fully adjustable mount that allows it to be placed above a computer monitor, positioned on a desktop, or securely mounted on a wall or ceiling. The wall mount option includes pre-drilled holes and fixings for straightforward installation. Users are advised to check for electrical wires before drilling.

Bluetooth Remote Control: The JPL Agora is operated via a dedicated Bluetooth remote control. This remote provides comprehensive control over the device's functions, including:

Camera On/Off: Toggles the video picture on or off.
Mute Microphone: Mutes or unmutes the camera's built-in microphone.
Direction Button: Controls the movement of the video picture, allowing for panning (up, down, left, right).
Microphone Selection: A long press on the microphone button switches between the built-in microphone and a remote controller's microphone (if applicable).
AI Zoom & Menu: Activates or deactivates the intelligent zoom feature and accesses camera settings.
Volume Control: Increases or decreases the speaker volume, synchronized with the PC's volume control.
Zoom Control: Increases or decreases the digital zoom level.
Air Mouse: Activates an air mouse function for navigation, with directional controls for movement and left/right click functionality.
Page Up/Down: Useful for navigating multi-page documents during presentations.
OK Button: Confirms selections or resets settings to standard.

Camera Settings: The remote control allows users to adjust various camera settings to optimize video quality:

Activate Settings Mode: A long press on the AI zoom & Menu button enters the settings mode, where users can adjust video picture effects.
Adjustable Settings: Brightness, contrast, and colour saturation can be fine-tuned using the volume and zoom buttons.
Screen Mirror Effect: The direction buttons can be used to mirror the screen horizontally or vertically.
Image Movement after Magnification: After zooming in, the image can be moved using the page down and direction buttons to focus on specific areas.

Bluetooth Pairing: The remote control also facilitates Bluetooth pairing and re-pairing:

Clear Bluetooth Settings: A combination of buttons (OK and Page Up) can be pressed simultaneously to clear existing Bluetooth settings.
Enter Pair Bluetooth Mode: Another button combination (Volume Down and Decrease Zoom) puts the device into Bluetooth pairing mode.

Status Indicators: The JPL Agora features two LED indicators:

Camera Status Indicator: A blue light indicates whether the camera is open or closed.
Mode Status Indicator: This indicator provides feedback on various states:
- Light flashes or stays on: Device has power and is active.
- Blue light flashes: Camera and remote control are unpaired.
- Blue light stays on: Camera and remote control are paired.
- Red light stays on/turns off: Microphone mute is on or off.
- Purple light stays on: External microphone is connected.
- Red and blue lights flash alternately: Device is in setting mode.
- Purple light flashes 3 times: Device is entering RESET mode.

Video Enhancement Tips: The manual provides recommendations for optimizing video performance, such as avoiding bright light sources behind participants, maintaining an uncluttered background, and ensuring adequate network speed for high-resolution video.

Maintenance Features

The JPL Agora is designed for durability and ease of maintenance, with clear guidelines provided in the user manual.

Unpacking and Storage: Users are advised to retain the original packaging for storage and in case the device needs to be returned for servicing or repair.

Cleaning: Before cleaning, the device should be unplugged from the power outlet. Only a damp cloth should be used for cleaning; liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners are explicitly discouraged to prevent damage.

Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes several safety warnings:

All electrical connections must be properly made and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
If the equipment is damaged or not working normally, it should be disconnected from the PC and a dealer consulted.
The device should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
Nothing should be pushed into holes, slots, or openings to avoid electrical shock.
The camera housing should not be opened, as this will void the warranty.
Overloading outlets or extension cords should be avoided to prevent fire or electric shock.

Troubleshooting: A dedicated troubleshooting section helps users resolve common issues:

Remote Control Issues: If the remote control is unresponsive, users should check for batteries and proper installation, and then try re-pairing the remote with the camera.
Camera LED Issues: If the blue LED light flashes slowly, users are guided to repower the device and attempt re-pairing the remote.
Image Display Problems: If the image displays abnormally, users should check if the lens is clean and try resetting the device.
Microphone Inactivity: Users are advised to check if the JPL Agora is set as the default camera in PC microphone settings and if the microphone has been muted by the remote control.
PC Not Reading Camera: Users should ensure all cables are correctly connected.
No Image/Frequent Image Breaks: Again, checking all cable connections is recommended.
Poor Video Quality: Users should verify video quality settings on their PC.

Warranty: JPL Telecom Limited provides a 3-year limited manufacturer's warranty for the JPL Agora. This warranty covers manufacturing errors and ensures repair or replacement free of charge within the warranty period. However, the warranty is void if the camera housing is opened or if repairs are carried out by unauthorized agents. The warranty also excludes damage caused by mishandling, operating errors, misuse, external influences, lightning strikes, power surges, modifications, and shipping damage.

Environmental Notice: The device complies with UKCA, CE, FCC, RoHS, and WEEE standards. Users are encouraged to dispose of the camera at approved recycling or disposing locations at the end of its useful life, rather than with household waste, to support raw material recycling. JPL Telecom Limited also offers disposal services at the user's cost.

The JPL Agora is designed to be a reliable and user-friendly solution for modern video conferencing, with comprehensive features for both functionality and maintenance.

JPL Agora Specifications

General

Audio Output Mode	Stereo
Frequency Response	60Hz - 20kHz
Impedance	4 Ohms
Sensitivity	85dB
Weight	1.2 kg
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Power Output	20W
Input Connector	3.5mm AUX