2.1 The CX-50 Gen2

What is the CX-50 Gen2
Note: The CX-50 Gen2 is referred to as “Base Unit” throughout the manual.

The CX-50 Gen2 Base Unit controls and enables the ClickShare functionality. The Base Unit can also work as an intermediary for room camera’s, speakers, microphones, or other peripherals.

Note: CX-50 Gen2 is only compatible with generation 4 Buttons! For more information, see “The conferencing Button”.
CX-50 Gen2 components
Image 2–1 Front view of the CX-50 Gen2
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Front USB-CTM port
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Power button
Image 2–2 Back view of the CX-50 Gen2
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Audio output port
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LAN port
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HDMITM out port
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USB-A ports
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Back USB-CTM port
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Power adapter port
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Reset button
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KensingtonTM lock
LED ring

There is an LED ring at the front of the Base Unit that clearly communicates what the current status of the ClickShare and its peripherals are.

See the following table to know what each color or color animation stands for:

LED statusMeaning
Static white

Idle

Pairing completed

Blinking white

Booting

Pairing in progress

Software update

Breathing whiteECO standby
Static redSharing
Blinking red

Error

Rebooting

OffDeep sleep