ViewBoard Huddle

The ViewBoard Huddle allows users to share their screen instantaneously with the twitch of a dial. It supports plug-&-play, allowing anyone to easily connect their device without any complicated setup.

Designed for group presentation screen sharing, the ViewBoard Huddle provides:

• 1 rotary screen switch
• 1 button for screen and audio recording
• 1 USB port for saving recorded files
• 6 HDMI ports
• 1 USB Type-C port

Product Overview

Package contents

Please take a moment to check if all the necessary items are included in the package. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

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  VBH100 device

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  HDMI cable x 2

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  Quick start guide (QSG)

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  Power adapter x 1

Top view / Side View

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No.	Components	Label	Description
1	USB	RECORDING	USB Type A - Port for USB flash drive for saving recordings
2	Recording button		Start the recording function
3	Selection knob		Select the input source
4	Kensington lock		Lock ViewBoard Huddle for security
5	HDMI output	HDMI OUT	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Output for HDMI
6	HDBaseT out	HDBaseT	Output for HDBaseT
7	DC5V	5V	DC Power in
8	USB output	TOUCH	USB Type B - Touch Feedback connection to input host device (Laptop, PC…)
9	USB input	TOUCH	USB Type A - Touch Feedback connection to touch display
10	HDMI input	HDMI IN 1	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
11	HDMI input	HDMI IN 2	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
12	HDMI input	HDMI IN 3	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
13	HDMI input	HDMI IN 4	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
14	HDMI input	HDMI IN 5	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
15	HDMI input	HDMI IN 6	HDMI Type A (V2.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera)
16	USB Type C	USB-C	USB Type C (3.0) - Connect to digital high-quality device for video and audio configurations (e.g Laptop/Camera). No charging capability

Getting Started

Warning: For your safety and the safety of your device, do not connect to a power supply before and during setup of the external device.

How to use ViewBoard Huddle

To connect your ViewBoard Huddle HDMI output to any HDMI input display, perform the following:

1. Use an HDMI cable to connect your input source (laptop) and display.
2. Select your desired input source by rotating the selection knob.
3. Press the selection knob for instant mirroring or wait for auto mirroring. Your screen will appear on the display.

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  Use an HDMI cable to connect your input source (laptop) and display.

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  Select your desired input source by rotating the selection knob.

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  Press the selection knob for instant mirroring or wait for auto mirroring. Your screen will appear on the display.

How to use the recording function

Before using the recording feature, plug in your USB flash drive to the Huddle USB port.

	Plug in your USB flash drive to the Huddle USB port
	REC button LED: White Status: Idle

Press the REC button to start recording.

	DO NOT remove the USB flash drive while recording content
	REC button LED: Red Status: Recording

Press the REC button AGAIN to stop recording.

	DO NOT remove the USB flash drive until REC button LED turns back to WHITE
	REC button LED: Red (Flashing) Status: Processing

REC button turns back to white, recording completed.

	Recording complete, remove USB flash drive
	REC button LED: White Status: Idle

HDCP Operation Mode

VBH100 supports 2 working modes as below,

1. Normal display mode (LED = White)
2. HDCP support mode (LED = Green)

HDCP refers to High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection, which is digital copy protection for content distributed via HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc, PlayStation 3, etc.

If the VBH100 is operating in Normal display mode, it won’t show HDCP protected content. In order to display HDCP content with the VBH100, press and hold the selection knob for 3 seconds to activate HDCP support mode.

When HDCP support mode is active, VBH100 will be able to display HDCP content video, but will not be able to record HDCP content video. The REC button will flash between Green and Red to caution users that the VBH100 won’t be able to record.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate HDCP support mode

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  Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate HDCP support mode

Use the reference chart below to understand the relationship between the VBH100 working modes and LED statuses:

REC BUTTON LED	LED Color	LED STATUS	SYSTEM STATUS
	Red	ON	Normal display mode – Recording HDCP support mode – Recording
	Red	Continuously flashing	Saving data (do not remove USB drive)
	White	ON	Normal display mode – Not recording
	Green	ON	HDCP support mode – Not recording
	Red/Green	Continuously flashing between 2 colors	HDCP support mode – HDCP protected, unable to record content
	Orange	Continuously flashing	Searching for USB device or no video source

Serial number for recording file name

After recording, the VBH100 creates an .mp4 file for each recording. Each .mp4 file uses record_(serial number).mp4 as the file name format. The serial number for each file name starts from 0, 1, 2, 3… and increments every time an .mp4 file is created.

Note that every time the VBH100 is powered off, the serial number for the .mp4 file name resets back to 0, 1, 2, 3… Make sure your previous recording file has already been saved before you press the REC button.

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  The serial number starts from 0, 1, 2, 3… and increments every time an .mp4 file is created.

Troubleshooting

If you experience problems with your ViewBoard Huddle, refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If a problem persists, contact the service center.

1. If the ViewBoard Huddle does not work properly, reconnect the power adapter to restart the system.
2. Audio problem
   • If the saved recording does not include audio, verify that the system’s audio speaker is set to “VBH100”. See screenshot below:
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   • If the audio of your saved recording is too noisy, verify that the following audio setting is configured as shown below:
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3. Do not apply extreme pressure when pressing the selection knob and REC button to avoid damaging the hardware.
4. Do not poke the LED light above the HDMI input ports and the USB Type-C port to avoid damaging the LED lights.
5. ViewBoard Huddle recording function only support FAT32 or NTFS format USB storage, it does not support other formats.
6. 1 hour of recording may require up to 6GB of storage space. To avoid file damage, ensure that your USB device has enough space to save the recording.
7. Time and date for all recording file is set to 2098/1/1 12:00. To avoid overwriting previously recorded files, ensure that all previous recordings have already been removed from the USB device before starting another recording session.

Specifications

Item	Description
CPU	N/A
Connectors- USB	USB 3.0 Type C x 1(up to 1080p @60 Hz) USB 2.0 Type A x 1(For Recording) USB 2.0 Type A x 1 & B x 1 (For Touch)
Connectors- HDMI	HDMI 1.4 x 6 Input (4K30 4:4:4 / 4K60 4:2:0) HDMI 1.4 x 1 Output (4K30 4:4:4 / 4K60 4:2:0)
Connectors-HDBaseT	TX x1
Recording File Format	Mp4
COMPATIBILITY	Any HDMI device ex: Windows OS laptop, Mac Book, iPad, ChromeBook
Microphone	Built-in array for all directions
Power Input	Power Adapter 5V4A
OPERATING CONDITION	Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Humidity20% to 90% Non-Condensing
STORAGE CONDITION	Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Humidity20% to 90% Non-Condensing
Dimensions	210 mm x 189 mm x 110 mm
Weight	539g

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