Inserting/replacing the remote control batteries ........................21 Pairing the device and remote control ..........................22 Making necessary initial settings............................23 Activating HDMI connection/DisplayLink function/Bluetooth/USB audio ..............23 Installing the DisplayLink® driver onto your computer ....................23 Selecting the device on the computer ..........................24 CS-500 User Guide...
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Logging in..................................30 Home (status information) ..............................31 Admin settings ...................................33 Audio settings ..................................35 Bluetooth settings ................................37 Making a Bluetooth connection by using Yamaha CS Manager...................39 Camera settings ................................40 Smart framing settings ..............................42 Display settings .................................43 Network settings................................44 Connecting to a network ..............................46 Time settings ..................................49...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha CS-500. This product is a video conferencing device equipped with a camera and microphones. It can be set up for use in huddle spaces and meeting rooms. Combine it with a TV, speakers and video conferencing software (computer) for comfortable teleconferencing.
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Yamaha continuously makes improvements and updates to the software included in this product. You can download the latest software from the Yamaha website.
Introduction Included items • CS-500 device • Read This First • Safety Guide • USB 2.0 cable (Type-C to Type-A, 5 m) • HDMI cable (2 m) • Lens cap • Remote control • Coin battery (CR2032) × 2 • AC adaptor with power cord (CW2002100) •...
Update using Yamaha CS Manager. Update from the [Update] screen in the [Tools] menu of Yamaha CS Manager. (Page 50) Related links • Yamaha CS Manager (Page 27) • Yamaha CS Manager > Updating the firmware (Page 50)
This port is for connecting the device to a TV. This allows the TV to display the screen of the computer connected to the [USB] port and the device’s on-screen display menu (Page 26). Related links • Returning to factory default settings (factory reset) (Page 56) • Connecting devices (Page 18) CS-500 User Guide...
Can be used to display the on-screen display menu (Page 26) on the TV or pair the device with the remote control (Page 22). 2 Power button Used to turn on/off the CS-500. 3 Camera zoom button Used to enlarge/reduce (zoom in/out) the video being captured.
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Up to two presets can be saved using the remote control or on-screen display menu. [PTZ preset 1] and [PTZ preset 2] (saved using Yamaha CS Manager) can be saved and recalled as camera presets 1 and 2 by using the remote control and on-screen display menu.
• On-screen display menu: Specifying device settings on a TV by using the remote control (For all users) > Page 26 • Yamaha CS Manager: Specifying detailed settings for the device by using the application software (For installers/ administrators) > Page 27...
When installing the device at a location more than 2 meters from the ground, be sure to use a bracket to secure it to the TV. (Page 14) CAUTION • If the device falls, injuries or damage may result. CS-500 User Guide...
We cannot be held responsible for WARNING accidents caused by incorrect installation. • After installation, do not lean against the CS-500 or apply a strong force to it from above. If the device falls, injuries or damage may result. CS-500 User Guide...
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After determining the mounting position, mount the brackets from step at the appropriate height. (back) [Included with monitor mounting bracket] Screw for bracket assembly (M4 × 10 mm with washer) × 4 Monitor mounting bracket (horizontal) IMPORTANT At this point, do not install the TV yet. CS-500 User Guide...
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TV stand. Device [Included with wall mounting bracket] Wall mounting bracket Device fixing screw (1/4 inch) for wall mounting bracket Adjust the camera orientation (up or down) by changing the camera’s angle to the stand. CS-500 User Guide...
WARNING accidents caused by incorrect installation. • After installation, do not lean against the CS-500 or apply a strong force to it from above. If the device falls, injuries or damage may result. Attach the wall mounting bracket to the wall.
NOTE When connecting analog audio, select the [Enable 3.5mm analog audio connector] check box on the [Audio] screen in Yamaha CS Manager, and then select either speakers or headphones. (Page 36) CS-500 User Guide...
2 Connect one end of the included HDMI cable to the computer, and connect the other end to the TV. 3 Connect the speakerphone to the computer. NOTE When used only as a webcam, the following device features are not used. • On-screen display menu (Page 26) • USB audio • DisplayLink • Bluetooth • Wi-Fi CS-500 User Guide...
Connect one end of the included AC adaptor to the [DC-IN] jack on the device, and connect the other end to an electrical outlet. AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptor automatically turns on the device. After the power supply has been connected, the device can be turned on or set to standby with the remote control. CS-500 User Guide...
Do not mix old and new batteries. Bottom panel Battery cover Batteries IMPORTANT • When replacing the batteries, be sure to use the specified type (CR-2032). • Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations. CS-500 User Guide...
To pair the remote control again, follow the pairing procedure above. Related links • Remote control (Page 10) • Activating HDMI connection/DisplayLink function/Bluetooth/USB audio (Page 23) • Configuring the device from a TV screen (on-screen display menu) (Page 26) CS-500 User Guide...
• The display settings of the computer are set to “duplicate” or “extend” the display. • The operation described in “Making necessary initial settings” (Page 23) has been performed. • DisplayLink has been activated in Yamaha CS Manager. (Page 43) Download the latest DisplayLink driver from the following website.
Setup and connections Selecting the device on the computer On your computer, select “Yamaha CS-500” as both the default audio playback device and recording device. Also, in the video conferencing software, select CS-500 as both the video device and audio device.
• Multiple smart devices cannot be used in a call at the same time. • If Yamaha CS Manager is used to delete pairing information (Page 37), or if Yamaha CS Manager is set to delete pairing information when a connection is cut, perform pairing again.
Displaying the device’s settings menu Press the menu button on the remote control. The on-screen display menu appears on the TV. Navigate with the pan/tilt button on the remote control. Use the pan/tilt button (arrow button) to move the cursor up/down/left/right. CS-500 User Guide...
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings About Yamaha CS Manager Yamaha CS Manager is application software for specifying detailed settings for the device. In order to use Yamaha CS Manager, connect a computer installed with it to the CS-500 device by using a USB cable.
Extract the DMG file to any location. Double-click “CSManager” in the folder to start. NOTE If the Yamaha CS Manager login window does not appear, even after opening the application file, check that the computer and CS-500 are connected with a USB cable.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Specifying a password/Logging in In order use Yamaha CS Manager, you must log in. When the application starts, the login window appears. For the first time: Specifying the password It is necessary to specify a password at the first startup. Specify any password.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Logging in When Yamaha CS Manager is started after the password has been specified, the login window appears. Type in the specified password to log in. Login Item Description Password: Type in the specified password.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Home (status information) After logging in to Yamaha CS Manager, status information appears in the [Home] screen. [Home] menu > [Status] screen Version Item Description CS Manager version Displays the version of Yamaha CS Manager.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Bluetooth Status Item Description Displays the Bluetooth connection status. Bluetooth status • disable Bluetooth is deactivated. • not connected There is no Bluetooth connection. • connected to XXXX Displays the name of the device currently connected to this device via Bluetooth.
[Settings] menu > [Admin] screen Security Settings Item Description Type in a password to be specified as the login password for Yamaha CS New password Manager. (4 to 16 alphanumeric characters) Confirm new password Re-enter the password typed above.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Power Settings Item Description Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate the automatic power-on Enable auto wake up function (auto wakeup), which operates by detecting persons. When the device is in power-saving standby as a result of [Enable power saving mode] being activated, auto wakeup will be deactivated.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Audio settings In the [Audio] screen, microphone and speaker settings can be specified. [Settings] menu > [Audio] screen General Settings Item Description Enable USB audio Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate USB audio. Activate this when connecting USB audio.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Microphone Settings Item Description Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate the high pass filter for the Enable high pass filter microphone. Only when this is activated, the microphone equalizer can be selected.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Bluetooth settings In the [Bluetooth] screen, Bluetooth settings can be specified and this device can be paired with a Bluetooth device. [Settings] menu > [Bluetooth] screen General Settings Item Description Enable Bluetooth Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate Bluetooth.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Pairing This appears when Bluetooth has been activated. Item Description Paired devices Displays the Bluetooth device name of the paired device. The name of the currently connected device appears in bold. Displays the MAC address of the paired Bluetooth device. The MAC address MAC addresses of the currently connected device appears in bold.
On the Bluetooth device, accept the pairing request. The Bluetooth pairing PIN (numbers) appears in the screen of the Bluetooth device. Make sure that the numbers match those displayed in Yamaha CS Manager, and then accept on the Bluetooth device. Confirm that pairing is finished.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Camera settings In the [Camera] screen, detailed settings for the camera built into this device can be specified. [Settings] menu > [Camera] screen Camera preview General Settings This allows you to adjust the camera settings. Setting adjustments made by using the slider, check box, etc., are applied in real time and reflected in the camera preview.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Item Description Power line frequency for anti-flicker Allows you to select the power line frequency in order to reduce flickering. If flickering cannot be reduced, even after selecting “Auto detect” , select the frequency for your area.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Smart framing settings In the [Smart Framing] screen, the camera framing area for recognizing persons can be specified. [Settings] menu > [Smart Framing] screen Camera preview Smart Framing Settings Item Description Enable Smart Framing Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate Smart framing.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Display settings In the [Display] screen, an image can be selected to be displayed on the TV screen when the device is idle. [Settings] menu > [Display] screen General Settings Item Description Enable HDMI Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate HDMI.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Network settings In the [Network] screen, settings for connecting this device to a Wi-Fi network can be specified. Specifying Wi-Fi settings allows the time on the device to be set. [Settings] menu > [Network] screen...
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings IP Settings (IPv4) Item Description This can be specified only when the [Enable Wi-Fi] check box has been Enable DHCP selected. Allows you to select whether to activate/deactivate DHCP. To assign a static IP address, clear the [Enable DHCP] check box, and then specify the static IP address with the following.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Connecting to a network Wi-Fi settings can be specified in order to connect to a network. In order for the CS-500 to accurately keep time, connect it to a Wi-Fi network and specify the time settings.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings The SSID name and encryption method of the selected access point appear. The items and screens that appear differ depending on the encryption method of the selected access point. If [+ Add network] was selected in , specify all settings manually.
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Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Item Description Identity Allows you to type in the user ID. Anonymous identity Allows you to type in an anonymous user name. Password Allows you to type in the authentication password. Click the [Submit] button to start the Wi-Fi connection.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Time settings In the [Region] screen, settings can be specified to automatically adjust the time on this device. NOTE In order to set the time, a Wi-Fi connection must be made by using the network settings. (Page 46) [Settings] menu >...
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Updating the firmware In the [Update] screen, the firmware can be updated. NOTE This product is designed to allow the firmware of the device to be updated in order to improve operability, add functions and fix problems.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Configuration In the [Configuration] screen, the device settings can be reset or the device can be restarted. [Tools] menu > [Configuration] screen Reset Defaults Item Description Network settings To reset the network settings, select this, and then click the [Reset Defaults] button.
Using Yamaha CS Manager to specify detailed settings Logs In the [Logs] screen, log information can be downloaded. If you contact our support desk with a problem that you have encountered, you may be asked to download the log to be analyzed for the cause.
Placed on top of display (up to 50 mm thick): Device stand Mounted above display (fixed): BRK-WL1 and BRK-TV1 (sold separately) Installation Mounted below display: BRK-WL1 and BRK-TV1 (sold separately) Mounted on wall: BRK-WL1 (sold separately) Mounted on tripod: Device tripod thread CS-500 User Guide...
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Smart framing (Group, Individual, Speaker tracking) or manual pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), configurable preset × 2 Frame control Maximum zoom ratio: 5.0× People detection max distance: 4.5 m Video signal processing Automatic white balance, Automatic exposure control, Noise reduction CS-500 User Guide...
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Factory default setting, Logs retrieving Output features Compatible Output connector Type Output impedance Output level Connector impedance Headphones 16 – 32 25 mW (16 ) 3.5 mm mini jack 3.5 mm stereo (TRS) Line 0.8 dBV CS-500 User Guide...
The status indicator on the front panel of the device flashes in orange five times at a 0.5-second interval. Initialization is finished when the status indicator lights up in white. Initializing by using Yamaha CS Manager Initialize from the [Configuration] screen in the [Tools] menu of Yamaha CS Manager. (Page 51) CS-500 User Guide...