Videobar VB1 & VB‑S
Application Note: Recommended USB Accessories

Overview
This application note documents several USB accessories we havetested with the Videobar VB1 and VB‑S to verify their compatibility
and to ensure they support the following conditions and functions:

IMPORTANT: Please note the following:
Make sure the speed of the USB cable between the hostcomputer and transmitter matches the speed of the USB
extender (e.g., if your USB extender is rated for USB 3.0, use aUSB 3.0 cable).

Microphone signal input and loudspeaker signal output
Camera signal inputUSB cables, USB extension cables, and USB extender systems
must support isochronous data transfer to be compatible with
Videobar VB1/VB‑S.

Video signal output (UHD in “mirrored”/“duplicated” and“extended” monitor configurations)Control and signaling to Videobar Configuration software

When using Videobar VB1, we recommend using the 2.0 m (6.5 ft)
Videobar Right-angle USB 3.1 Cable (sold separately), if possible.

HID signaling commands (microphone mute, volume control, etc.)
No visible latency or distortion of video signal sent from camera tohost computer

Do not use the USB cable included with Videobar VB1 to connect
Videobar VB‑S to a computer. The VB1 USB cable is designed
specifically for VB1.

No visible latency or distortion of video signal sent from hostcomputer to display

To send a camera image with UHD 2160p (4K) video resolution
from Videobar VB1 or VB‑S, you must use a USB cable rated forUSB 3.0 or higher. When using VB1, we recommend using the2.0 m (6.5 ft) Videobar Right-angle USB 3.1 Cable (sold separately).

This application note documents only some of the available productsin the market. Other products that have not yet been tested may also
be compatible.

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Compatible Products
ProductType

Speed

LengthConnectors

Compatible
Videobar Models

Notes

ATEN UE3310

USB
extensioncable

USB 3.1,Gen 1

10.0 m(32.8 ft)

USB‑A (male) toUSB‑A (female)

VB1, VB‑S

Use a USB‑C‑(female)-to-A‑(male) adapter for anyof the following configurations:
VB1 connected to USB 2.0 cable (included withVB1), 5 m, USB‑C (male) to USB‑C (male)
VB1 connected to USB 3.1 cable (VideobarRight-angle USB 3.1 Cable accessory, soldseparately), 2 m, USB‑C (male) to USB‑C (male)
We recommend not using the 152‑mm (6‑in)
extension included with this cable. Using theextension can cause unreliable connectivity.

Kramer CA-UAM/UAF‑65USB
extensioncable

USB 2.0

19.5 m(65.0 ft)

USB‑A (male) to
USB‑A (female)

VB1, VB‑S

If the host computer requires a USB-C connector,
use a USB‑A‑to‑C adapter.

Kramer CP‑AOCU31/CC‑35

USB cable

USB 3.1,Gen 2

10.5 m(35.0 ft)

USB‑C (male) to
USB‑C (male)

VB1 only

Use this cable to replace (not extend) the USB
cable connected to VB1.
If possible, apply strain relief to the end of thecable that is connected to VB1.
We recommend not using this cable with a VB1
that is mounted on a wall. The end of the cable is
too large for the space between VB1 and the wall.

Logitech Strong USB

USB cable

USB 3.2

10.0 m(32.8 ft)

USB‑C (male) toUSB‑A (male)

VB1, VB‑S

Use this cable to replace (not extend) the USB
cable connected to the VB1/VB‑S.
If the host computer requires a USB-C connector,
use a USB‑A‑to‑C adapter.
We recommend not using the 152‑mm (6‑in)
extension included with this cable. Using theextension can cause unreliable connectivity.

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Appendix: Test Parameters
We used the following configurations to test compatibility.
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 11.5.2 (Big Sur), macOS 12 (Monterey)
Computers: Dell Precision 5540, Dell Precision 5560, Dell Precision 7530, MacBook Pro (M1 Pro), MacBook Pro (Intel)

Configuration 1
USB cable connecting host computer to Videobar VB1/VB‑S
Models: Kramer CP‑AOCU31/CC‑35, Logitech Strong USB

HDMI
VB1: Connect to HDMI output on VB1.
VB‑S: Connect to HDMI output on host computer.

USB cable

Videobar VB1/VB‑S
Host computer
Room display

Configuration 2
USB extension cable + USB cable connecting host computer to Videobar VB1/VB‑S
Models: ATEN UE3310, Kramer CA-UAM/UAF‑65
USB cable

USB extension cable

HDMI
VB1: Connect to HDMI output on VB1.
VB‑S: Connect to HDMI output on host computer.

Videobar VB1/VB‑S
Host computer
Room display

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