EXPAND Vision 5
Video collaboration bar

User Guide
Model: DSWBT1

﻿1Contents
Welcome�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2Package contents���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Vision 5 at a glance����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Video collaboration bar at a glance������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4LEDs at a glance��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5Placing / mounting Vision 5���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6Installation options���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
A Mounting the product on a wall�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
B Placing the product on a desk�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Connecting / preparing devices����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
Taking off / Putting on the cover������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9Connection possibilities�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
1 Connecting a screen������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
2 Connecting to a network�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13
3 Connecting to the power supply������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
4 Connecting a control��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15Using EXPAND Vision 5 in USB-mode (BYOD)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Connecting a laptop for content sharing���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18
Connecting other accessories��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19

How to use – the basics��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
Adjusting the camera�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20
Changing the volume ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23
Muting / unmuting the microphone�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23
Joining meetings / calls�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
Sharing content in a meeting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25

Good to know���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
Using an optional Kensington® lock���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������27
Standby mode & waking up��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
Using the privacy buttons������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30
Changing Vision 5 settings�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31

Maintaining & updating products������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32
Cleaning the products���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Updating the firmware����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32

If a problem occurs...������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33

Welcome

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WelcomeEnhanced Meeting ExperienceTake video conferencing to a new level with EXPAND Vision 5 for small and medium
sized meeting rooms.
A powerful all-in-one video bar with outstanding audio performance andrazor-sharp video thanks to two integrated speakers and four microphones.
Easy to set up with flexible mounting options, cable management andelectro-mechanical pan/tilt for optimal installation.
Leverage the built-in compute to run UC applications natively on the device for aseamless user experience.
x§For safety instructions, consult the Safety Guide.

For specifications, consult the Fact sheet available ateposaudio.com
Trademarks
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
DSEA A/S is under license.
USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. Kensington The Professionals’ Choice is a trademark of ACCO Brands.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Package contents

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Package contents

EXPAND Vision 5 Video collaboration bar

HDMI cable

Power supply unitUKUKEUEUAUAUUSUSININCountry adapters
UK, EU, AU, US, IN

Wall mount accessories
Mounting plateDowels*
Dowel screws*differing wall types may require specific dowels

Quick Guide
Safety Guide
Compliance sheet

Vision 5 at a glance

4Vision 5 at a glanceVideo collaboration bar at a glance
FRONT

Power

Privacy buttons:
camera & microphone
Proximity sensor

CameraLED ring

Privacy LED
Microphones
Speakers

REAR
HDMI IN

Power

HDMI OUT

IN

OUT

USB-C
Reset button
Kensington socket

Micro SD slot
RJ45 Ethernet

Vision 5 at a glance

5LEDs at a glance

Switched onStandby mode

Switched off / not connected to the mains

During a meeting
Camera active

Camerainactive

Microphone
unmutedMicrophone
unmutedCamera active

Camerainactive

Microphone
muted

Microphone
muted

Privacy mode Camera / Microphone (see page 30)

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Placing / mounting Vision 5
Installation options
The collaboration bar can be:• A mounted on a wall
• B placed on a desk (optional accessory: table stand)ABx

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A Mounting the product on a wall
CAUTION
Danger of accidents or damages!
Drilling into e.g. cables and can lead to accidents.
Check whether there are any cables or pipes in the wall.

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The wall type is an example - other wall types may require different mounting.
1 Choose a position so that the camera meets the eye-height of meeting
participants. Hold the mounting plate against the wall, balance it and add twomarks.
2 Drill two or four holes.
3 Insert the dowels.
4 Hold the mounting plate against the wall and fix it with the screws. Start on theleft and bring it in balance with the other screw.
5 Hold the collaboration bar and connect the required cables as the space is small
when finally mounted > see page 9.
6 Position the collaboration bar and tighten the screws.

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B Placing the product on a desk>

Click in the table stand (optional accessory: Vision 5 - TTM 01).

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Place the collaboration bar on your desk.

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Hold down the stand and rotate the collaboration bar so that it points in thedirection of the meeting participants.

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9Connecting / preparing devices
Taking off / Putting on the cover
CAUTION
Danger of kinking the cables!
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Always reattach the cover as it provides strain relief for the connected cables.

Turn the screw counterclockwise by 90° to unlock the cover and take it off.

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After you have connected your devices:
Put the cover on and turn the screw clockwise to lock it.

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10Connection possibilities
The collaboration bar works as an All-in-one solution. You only need a screen,internet access and a UC solution.

Required connections & actionsPage

1 Screen

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2 Network

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3 Power supply

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4 Pair EXPAND Control or a remote control
Alternatively you can use the product as a USB device, e.g. if
your UC provider is not supported on the EXPAND Vision 5(see page 17).

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In addition to the listed devices you can connect a variety of different in- andoutput devices to the collaboration bar via the ports shown below.

INOUT

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Network options

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Page

Wi-Fi
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Ethernet

Wired devices & memory card options

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USB-C:• Audio Device

18• Keyboard / Mouse

18• Screen: use it as USB device

12• Laptop: use it as USB device

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HDMI In:
INOUT• Laptop:
use it for content sharing

HDMI Out:
INOUT• Screen

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12Micro SD:• Micro SD memory card:
expansion of internal storage

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121 Connecting a screen
You can connect one or two screens via:
HDMI OUT: primary screen/Touch Screen interface
INOUT

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Connect the delivered HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT and yourscreen.

USB-C: secondary screen/Touch Screen interface>

Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C socket and your screen.

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2 Connecting to a network
The collaboration bar requires internet access. You can connect it to a network via:
Wi-Fi:>

Connect to your Wi-Fi.

Ethernet:>

Connect a LAN cable to the Ethernet port.

INOUT

Connecting to Wi-Fi
After the collaboration bar and your screen are turned on:
Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Wi-Fi to configure your Wi-Fi
connection. The Admin settings are password protected.

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3 Connecting to the power supply>

Select a suitable country adapter and slide it in.

>Connect the power supply unit with the Power and wall socket.
The collaboration bar turns on. The LED ring lights up mint.

INEUUSAUUKINOUT

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154 Connecting a control
If you do not use a touchscreen, you need a control e.g. the EPOS EXPAND Control
with a touch screen or the remote control VISION-RC 01T.

Connecting the EXPAND Control
To establish a connection between EXPAND Control and Vision 5:
Follow the steps given in the EXPAND Control User Guide.

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16Connecting the VISION-RC 01T remote control– Microsoft Teams only
For Microsoft Teams you could use the comfortable EXPAND Control or the remotecontrol.
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Unplug and plug in the power supply, to reboot the collaboration bar.

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Hold the BACK and OK button on the remote control simultaneously until its
Pairing LED flashes red continuously.
As soon as the collaboration bar is re-booted the remote will be automaticallypaired and the remote control’s LED turns off.

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Using EXPAND Vision 5 in USB-mode (BYOD)
If your UC provider is not supported on the EXPAND Vision 5:
Use your laptop and the EXPAND Vision 5 as a USB device for meetings instead.

>>Manage the meeting via your laptop instead of the EXPAND Control or remotecontrol.
USB-C:>

Connect a USB cable from the laptop to the USB-C socket of theEXPAND Vision 5.

HDMI IN:
IN>

Connecta HDMI cable from the laptop to the HDMI IN socket ofOUT
the EXPAND Vision 5.

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IN

OUT

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Connecting a laptop for content sharing
HDMI IN:
IN>

OUT
Connecta HDMI cable to the HDMI IN and your laptop.

USB-C:>

Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C socket and your laptop.

INOUT

For how to share content: see page 25.

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Connecting other accessories
You can connect several other accessories, e.g. for navigation.
USB-C:>

Connect your wired USB device (keyboard, mouse, touch screeninterface). For USB-A devices use e.g. EPOS USB-A to USB-C®
Adapter.

Micro SD:>

Insert a micro SD card for internal storage expansion.

INUSB-AOUT

How to use – the basics

How to use – the basics
The collaboration bar turns on automatically as soon as it isconnected to power. The LED lights up mint.
If it lights up light red, the device is in standby mode(see page 20).

Adjusting the camera
The camera lens is movable and can be adjusted via the settings menu (see nextpage).

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Using the Camera Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) feature
You can adjust the camera position and digital zoom level to optimally capture themeeting space.
> Enter the Settings menu > Device Settings > Camera controls to adjust it.

Activating the Intelligent Framing feature
The collaboration bar is equipped with an intelligent framing feature - poweredby EPOS AI™. This feature automatically frames the picture and adjusts the digitalzoom to effectively capture the meeting participants. The Intelligent Framing keeps
participant faces in the center. The function is deactivated by default.

You can activate the Intelligent Framing feature before or during a meeting.

To activate it before a meeting:.

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To activate it during a meeting (EXPAND Control only):
1 Touch on the small arrow. The room camera settings window appears.

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2 Activate Room framing by moving the slider to the righthand-side.
3 Touch on the arrow to close the window.

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Changing the volume
CAUTION
Risk of hearing damage!
Listening at high volume levels for long periods can lead to permanent
hearing defects.
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Do not continuously expose yourself to high volumes.

Adjust the volume in a meeting via the EXPAND Control or remote control.

Muting / unmuting the microphone>

Mute or unmute the microphone in a meeting via the EXPAND Control or remotecontrol.

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Joining meetings / calls>

Join your video meeting via your EXPAND Control or remote control.
If you use the product as a USB webcam (laptop connected via USB-Ccable), join via the installed UC solution on your laptop.

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Sharing content in a meeting
You can share your content via your UC provider online (without an additional cable)or via a connected HDMI cable. It is also possible to use Miracast for local content
sharing.

Sharing content from your laptop online
While you are in a meeting:> Start screen sharing via your UC solution.
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Sharing content from your laptop via HDMI / USB-C
HDMI In:IN>

Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI IN and your laptop.

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Start screen sharing via your UC solution.

OUT

USB-C:>

Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C socket and your laptop.

INOUT

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Mirroring the screen
You can use Miracast to display content on the connected screen, e.g. by using the“project” function in Windows.
This function is for local content sharing, not for sharing content in video
meetings.
It is possible to change the screencasting name of the device in the settings menu.

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Good to know
Using an optional Kensington® lockYou can secure your collaboration bar e.g. on a table of a meeting room with an
optional Kensington lock.
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Follow the instructions for your Kensington lock to fix it at the bottom.

INOUT

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28Standby mode & waking up
The collaboration bar turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to power.
The collaboration bar turns to standby mode, if:• the proximity sensor detects no activity in the meeting roomor• you have activated backlight timer in the settings(see page 31) or• you press the power button on the top of the collaboration
bar or on the connected EXPAND Control / remote control.
The LED ring lights up dimmed red.

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If the proximity sensor recognizes a movement in the room,
the collaboration bar and the connected devices wakes up
automatically.
The LED ring lights up mint.

To wake up the collaboration bar manually:
Press the power button on the connected EXPAND Control / remote control.

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Using the privacy buttons
For additional privacy, the collaboration bar is equipped with hardwired switches fordisabling the camera and/or microphones.
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Press the button on the collaboration bar to activate / deactivate the camera or
microphones.

Camera deactivated:
Privacy mode

Microphones deactivated:
Privacy mode

If the privacy mode is activated, the only way to enable it is via the privacyswitches.
The switches are intended for additional privacy and not to be used during
video meetings.

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Changing Vision 5 settings
The on screen settings menu is used for e.g. setting up, configuring andpersonalizing the device – for example:• Network and wireless devices connections• Camera controls• Display settings• Language
The Admin settings are password protected.

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Maintaining & updating products

Maintaining & updating products
Cleaning the products
CAUTION
Liquids can damage the electronics of the product!
Liquids entering the housing of the device can cause a short circuit anddamage the electronics.
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Keep all liquids far away from the product.

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Do not use any cleansing agents or solvents.

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Use a dry cloth to clean the product only.

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Use a damp cloth to clean the lens.

Updating the firmware
Updates for the EXPAND Vision 5 will be made available through your UC solution
and will be downloaded and installed automatically – once enabled by theIT-administrator.

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If a problem occurs...

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If a problem occurs...
ProblemPossible cause

Solution

Conference
call can not beestablished

Firewall is blocking the call>

Camera image
not displayedcorrectly

Camera position not optimal > Change the camera
positioning and zoom level.

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Mouse pointernot visible onscreen

Mouse pointer disappears
after a while>

Press the remote control’sarrow button.

–No audio

Connector not inserted
correctly>

Check the cable connection.

9Privacy mode formicrophone active:
collaboration bar front LEDs
blue>

Press the mute button on topof the collaboration bar.

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Poor internet connection>

Check your internet
connection performance.

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Plastic protection on
camera lense not removed>

Remove the plastic protection.

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Wrong input source
selected on connected
screen>Change input on the screen.

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Cable not connected
properly>

Check the cable connection.

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Privacy mode for camera
active: collaboration bar
front LEDs red>

Press the camera button on
top of the collaboration bar.

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UC solution does
not runUC solution is notsupported by the EPOS
EXPAND Vision 5>

Connect your laptop via
USB-C cable to use theproduct as a USB device.

17Collaboration
bar does notrespondCollaboration bar has
experienced an unexpectederror

1Unplug and plug-in the power
supply unit to reboot.

–Low video quality

No picture on
connected
screen or novideo captured

Check and change thenetwork firewall settings.

2 Reset the collaboration bar.

If a problem occurs that is not listed here or if the problem cannot be solved with theproposed solutions, please contact your local EPOS partner for assistance.
To find an EPOS partner in your country, search at eposaudio.com.

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Restoring factory default settings (hard reset)
Unplug the Power supply at the Power socket.
> Press and hold the reset button with e.g. a paper clip.
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Plug-in the Power supply again.

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Keep holding the reset button for 10 seconds.
Release the reset button.
The collaboration bar factory default settings are restored. The LED lights up andthe wizard appears on the screen.

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INOUT

10s

If you release the reset button before the 10 seconds, the developer menu
appears on the screen. Repeat the steps above to reset the device.

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