System

Yamaha

Model

PJP-25UR

Guide Cost

£270

Test Date

24/03/2010

WebSite

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/projectphone/products/25ur/

A. Hardware Description

Dimensions

~230 x 150 x 35mm Triangular (when side arms closed)

Appearance

Matt Black; with 2 speakers; 3 x 4 mic arrays.

Controls

Mic Mute; Volume Up/down; menu buttons

Connectors

Mini USB; DC in; 3.5mm minijack audio out; minijack audio in

Indicators/LEDs functions

Connected; Mic Muted; Speaker muted; firmware updates status.

Power

From USB

Cables Supplied

USB A-Mini USB cable

Warranty

1 year

Documentation Supplied

Multi-language Quickstart guide; Manual on CD

Web Info

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/projectphone/download/manual/index.html#manual_pjp25ur

B. Setup / Installation Procedure

Platform supported

Windows® 7, Windows® Vista SP1 or higher (32bit), Windows® XP SP2 or higher (32bit), Windows® 2000 SP4. Macintosh® OS 10.5 (with Intel® processor only)

Procedure + problems

Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC. (PolyCom crashed)

Time

less than 5 minutes to set up.

Software Version

n/a

Firmware Version

Updateable from Web; http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/projectphone/download/firmware/i...

Installation Documentation quality

Very good. Very good info on web.

Installation location

A4 manual, or on CD ROM

Optional Software (not required to use device)

No supplied software

C. Connectivity

Cables

USB A to  USB mini

Connectors

Large USB A to Mini USB

Comments

2m

E. Audio measurements

Frequency response; MIC

Closed; toppy - suitable for clear speech. Opened out; bass end increases to a more natural sound.

SPEAKER

Very acceptable for speech and some music.

Headroom; MIC

Adequate level

SPEAKER

Loud enough

Levels; MIC

Very good due to multiple configuration options.

SPEAKER

Sufficient for medium room. External supply available for higher volume requirements.

Echo Cancellation

Very good.

Adjustments?

Volume adjusts own level; well labelled.

Comments

Tripod screw

Functions 1 low-5 high

Hardware & facilities

5

Setup procedure

5

Connectivity

5

Ease of Installation

5

Audio tests

5

Echo Cancellation

5

Value for Money

4

Total

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