User manual
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Index INDEX.......................................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY RULES......................................................................................................................... 7 INSTALLATION WARNING FOR RACK MOUNT USAGE ..................................................................... 8 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY .........................................................................................
FIRST TIME EQUIPMENT IS SWITCHED ON .................................................................................... 24 Licence code insertion ......................................................................................................... 24 Location parameters setting................................................................................................. 25 MENU STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................
Outputs ............................................................................................................................ 47 Video Quality ...................................................................................................................... 48 Cameras............................................................................................................................... 49 Settings .............................................................................................
MCU Technical Specifications............................................................................................ 83 Multiconference Setup......................................................................................................... 84 How to start a multiconference............................................................................................ 85 Multiconference Management .............................................................................................
SAFETY RULES DEVICE IN CLASS I Always connect to a grounded socket. CAUTION: connect the ISDN port to a network termination only (NT1). It is absolutely forbidden to connect the system to an outdoor telecommunication line. CAUTION: connect the LAN port to an internal LAN circuit only. It is absolutely forbidden to connect the system to an outdoor telecommunication line.
Installation warning for rack mount usage 1. Tmra – The manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature is 40 °C. 2. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature – If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra). 3.
Warnings Many of the components used in this device are sensitive to electrostatic charge. When handling the connection cables, disconnect the power supply and avoid direct contact with the connector terminals. When handling electronic components, touch a grounded surface to eliminate any static electricity. If possible, wear a grounding arm band. Failure to comply with these warnings could cause permanent damage to this device. CE Mark Aethra S.p.A.
About this manual Used symbols and syntax: ! Symbol related information must be followed very carefully. Nota _ Associated instructions give useful information. 1. 2. _ Instructions in a enumerated list must be accomplished following the reported order. A) B) _ The list preceded by capital letters denotes: possible choices at a main level. a) b) _ The list preceded by small letters denotes: possible choices at a secondary level. _ The list preceded by an arrow denotes: a list of possible choices.
About graphic user interface (GUI) All system configurations and functionalities can be activated inside GUI (Graphical User Interface) shown on the monitor. Main elements inside a MENU page: PAGE – any page inside graphic user interface (GUI). HOME PAGE – main GUI page; from here you can access all system functionalities and/or configurations. ICON – image or symbol inside a page, showing an available functionality or setting status. STATUS BAR – the graphic horizontal bar displayed in all pages lower end.
About AVC8500 and AVC500 codecs Preliminary ! ATTENTION !!! You have to insert SW licence enabling code (AETHRA SOFTWARE LICENCE KEY) By pressing the “START” button, you’ll have 12 hours working time (switched on system time): at the end system will stop, waiting for the enabling code (see “Licences” §) The System supports the complete functionality and all associated configurations that are described in this manual. Some functionalities, being optional, need to be activated by a licence.
Features at a Glance Funzioni AVC8500 AVC500 XGA/DVI input and output ports Option Dual-stream video. Option Support for three monitors. Supports ISDN, IP-H323,IP-SIP, PPPoE, leased networks. Option Option Mixed mode MCU with dial-out/dial-in configuration. Option Option Embedded PowerPoint® presentations. Support for PTZ camera and document camera. Supports AMXTM and CrestronTM protocols for keyboards and control panels. T.120 for multimedia. Full-duplex audio with echo cancellation.
Remote control Note In order to avoid un-desired controls reaching other systems, user can modify transmission power from 2mt to 20mt (default) by means of a switch in the battery space: Move both the Switches to- ON position 20mt Move both the Switches to - OFF (1,2) position 2mt ON 2 OFF 1 Remote control Remote control controls all system functions (see “Remote control” chapter) Remote control uses 2 (two) 1.
Remote control keys Key Description function ON/OFF Key It turns on and off the system. It puts the system in “screen saver” mode. It restarts the system from the “screen saver” mode. By pressing the key results in opening a window of notice: YES - Turn off the system. NO - To enter “screen saver” mode. SEND Key It sends slides/still pictures. SLIDE Key Opens the integrated PPT presentation. FAR/NEAR Key Select the remote o local camera for PTZ.
HOME Key Comes back to the Home interface page, saving any parameter eventually modified. SELF Key Activates/deactivates selfview. HELP Key Activates/deactivates on line help. During connections activates “Diagnostics”. (- / +) Keys ZOOM: sets the camera zoom. Auto Key Activates/deactivates the autotracking function (NOT available). (- / +) Keys VOL: sets the audio level. Mute Key Activates/deactivates audio transmission. Arrow Keys allow navigation inside interface pages and camera movements.
CAMERA Key Selects a video input. Usable as camera choice shortcut. (see “Audio-Video-Data chapter/Customize cameras”) MEMO-PRESET Key Saves the camera presets. SEL-PRESET Key Selects the camera presets. Alphanumeric Keys It allows letters and numbers insertion. (See the chart) Remote control alpha-numeric symbols to keys association KEY SYMBOLS 1 1 2 2 a b c 3 3 d e f 4 4 g h i 5 5 j k l 6 6 m n o 7 7 p q r 8 8 t u v 9 9 w x y z 0 0 └─┘ s * .
Cabling Scheme AVC 8500 In the scheme below, examples of possible connections are shown.
AVC 500 In the scheme below, examples of possible connections are shown.
Videoconference tips Tips to improve a virtual meeting, to optimize audio-video transmission and reception, and to fully enjoy all videoconference benefits. Optimal Meetings • • • • Before starting a videoconference be sure that all you need is ready: addresses or numbers to call, lighting, microphones.
System positioning and installation ! All operations must be carried out without connection to main power supply. Connection to main power supply should only be performed after complete parts assembly. Place the System in the desired location, and connect the follow equipments: 1. Connect the “Aethra High Band POD” (see “Cabling Scheme”, cable 1). 2.
Connecting the Aethra POD How to connect, the High Band Pod microphone. High Band POD 1. 2. Connect the High Band POD output In case a second High Band POD is used: connect second POD output to first POD NOTE Max two (2) Aethra Pods can be used. 22 to the rear panel of the System. input.
Optical head - Optional As a room camera, you can use an optical head. Compatible optical heads are the ZeusD100 and ZeusD30. For installation information, please see the “Cabling Scheme” section. For configuration information, please see the “Audio-Video Data” – “Cameras” – “Driver” section. Camera Options In addition to (or in place of) the optical head, you can use several external moveable cameras, either as room cameras or auxiliary input cameras. You will need to: 1. 2.
Operation and use This section of the manual explains the basic functionality of the System. It is assumed that the system is correctly installed. First time equipment is switched on ! ATTENTION !!! You have to insert SW licence enabling code (AETHRA SOFTWARE LICENCE KEY) First time the system is switched on, you need to: 1. 2. insert the licence code; Set some Location parameters .
Location parameters setting Once the license code has been inserted, the LOCATION page is shown. To ensure correct system operation, following parameters should be set: Country ; Video Standard ; Cameras Frequency .
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Home Page Once switched on, the System shows main user interface, the HOME PAGE; from here you can place a Call, modify system Settings, and control system status by means of Status Bar. Video window - to control local camera Active icons to place a call. Active icon to enter system settings pages In this area icons related to actual system status are shown. In this area icons related to GUI control are shown. (see below).
How to make a call Once the System is on, the main user interface will display the HOME PAGE. A call can be made in three different ways: From the Phonebook – see § “How to make a call from Phonebook”. Audio/Video – see § “Audio-video calls”. Audio Only – see § “Audio call”. ! To make an IP call, the address of called IP terminal must be inserted following this syntax: xxx.xxx.xxx.
How to make a call from Phonebook To enable the quick selection of a number to call, a phonebook is available to store data about terminals that are frequently called. To call one of these numbers, users need only select the entry in a list. From the HOME PAGE, using the arrow keys on the remote control device, move the pointer over the Phonebook icon and press OK. The following image will appear: Note: The remote control has a dedicated key to directly open the phone book.
Audio-video calls From the HOME PAGE, select the VIDEO icon. The same function can be achieved by pressing the CALL key on the remote control. You will enter the following page: To complete the video call, please follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. ! 4. Select the call type from the dropdown menu (ISDN, IP-H323, IP-SIP, NIC, MCU, MCU ISDN, MCU IP). ISDN only: check or uncheck the 56K box for multiple rates of 56Kbps or 64Kbps. Select the call rate from the drop-down menu.
To Reselect an Incoming or Outgoing Call Incoming calls are indicated with a green arrow while outgoing ones are indicated with a red one. A cyclic buffer of 60 numbers is available to store calls. To reselect a called number press the CALL remote control key twice. A list will appear, and numbers can be selected and modified. TCS-4 Mode Video Call The TCS-4 mode is an H.320 call (ISDN) to a gateway which is able to transcode H.320 (ISDN)/H.323 (IP).
Audio call If you would like to make an audio-only call (using the System like a normal telephone), select the AUDIO icon from the HOME PAGE. To complete the audio call, follow these steps: 1) Select the type of call (ISDN, IP-H323, IP-SIP, NIC) from the drop-down menu. 2) Enter the number or the alias (IP) you want to call using the keys on the remote control or the virtual keypad. 3) Move to the CALL icon and press OK to make the call, or press the CALL remote control key.
Dual Video Mode (option) Dual Video Connection You can create a Dual Video connection to send two video streams originating from different sources. ! This is feasible on the condition that the remote terminal supports Dual Video. Dual Video transmissions can be initiated by either the Audio-Video calling or called terminal. If the receiving terminal is set up with XGA/DVI-I output, and one of the received streams is an XGA stream, this one will be automatically displayed into XGA/DVI-I output.
Dual Video Disconnection To disconnect Dual Video only: 1) Press the Dual key on the remote control. 2) Move to the icon Yes and press OK. Note To disconnect the whole Videoconference press the Disconnect key on the remote control.
Phonebook System allows use of either a “local” phonebook or a phone book on a “remote server” (LDAP H.350 protocol). You can select desired phonebook by means of drop-down menu: Local for local phonebook Remote server identifier for remote server phonebook Entering Names in the Phonebook From the HOME PAGE, go to the PHONEBOOK icon and press OK, or press the PHONEBOOK remote control key. Move the arrow keys to the Enter icon and press OK.
Modifying and Erasing Phonebook Entries To modify a phonebook entry: 1. 2. 3. Select the desired entry and press OK Move to the Modify icon and press OK again Enter modifications and save them To erase an entry in the phonebook: 1. 2. Select the desired entry and press OK. Move to the Cancel icon and press OK (the system will ask you to confirm deletion). Connecting to a global Remote Phonebook Phone book on a remote server (LDAP H.350 protocol).
Video Input Management It is possible to manage different video inputs by selecting them using the remote control keys Camera. The function keys Red – Yellow - Camera, can be configured to be associated with any available video input. Possible choices include: Room camera XGA/DVI-I video input Whatever video peripheral with composite signal (e.g. camera or VCR) Note: The desired video source must be connected to the System inputs on the back of the equipment beforehand.
Video Privacy In connection To activate the Video Privacy function, press the PRIVACY key on the remote control. Local video will no longer be transmitted. will appear in the video window indicating that the remote terminal The icon is no longer receiving video from local terminal. Not in connection Activates/Deactivates: – Video privacy as above.
System Configuration - Settings This section describes the procedures to properly configure the System. Note that some configuration parameters can be modified only when no connection is active. User preferences From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / USER SETTINGS. The following page will be displayed: From here you can access the following submenus: Control Panel . Call-Answer mode . Display status bar & Transparency . Customize colors .
Control panel In these pages you can configure some system parameters. General Screensaver Remote control . General Show Local Info : If activated, shows information such as terminal name, ISDN number, and IP address on the monitor in graphical form. Show warnings : If activated, allows visualization of “Bonding Recovery” messages. Show logo when in a call : Enables/disables logo display during a call. Logo is customizable—default is Aethra S.p.A.
Remote control Numeric only remote control : Enable\Disable alphabetical digits only on the remote control. ID code (1-99) : In order to control more systems with only one remote control, you can assign to each system a numeric code (01 to 99), and then consequently set the remote control. A) To configure the system: 1. Select the code box. 2. Enter the code. Select (with arrows on remote control) the icon. The system will ask for confirmation.
Call-Answer mode General This menu contains the following configuration settings: Mute : selected, at the start-up and after each disconnection system will not transmit audio, an icon will be displayed in the local and remote terminals. Do Not Disturb : selected, at the start-up and after each disconnection system will not accept incoming calls, an icon will be displayed in the local terminal. Video Privacy : • Once in connection.
H.320 This menu contains the following configuration settings: Audio Number = Video Number : In a non-aggregated ISDN call, the audio number may be different from the video number. If this checkbox is not selected, the System will request the video number and offer by default the same number as the one used by audio. Additional Calls : Select automatic or manual configuration of additional calls Mode : Allows you to set the call mode to 64K or 56K .
Display Status Bar and Transparency • ENABLE STATUS BAR : Allows you to personalize the System graphical interface, choosing whether you want the status bar to be present and, if so, what information should be displayed on it. Status bar information: Date & Time, Selected camera, Channel status, Charges, and Data channel. • TRASPARENCY : Allows you to add transparency to graphical pages where the video window is not reduced in size.
Audio – Video – Data From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / AUDIO VIDEO DATA The following page will be displayed: You can access the following submenus: Audio . Video Quality . Cameras . Monitor . Data channel .
Audio You can access the following submenus: Inputs . Processing . Outputs . and adjust the ringing and sound volume. Volume for Ringing and Sound. For adjust the ringing and sound volume, follow these steps: 1. Select AUDIO or RINGING from the Volume dropdown menu. 2. Use the remote control arrow keys to move the Volume slider control. 3. Choose the desired value, using the remote control arrow keys. Inputs Allows for the adjustment of each audio input to the System.
Video Quality From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / AUDIO VIDEO DATA / VIDEO QUALITY. This allows the configuration of the following parameters: • Video Quality-Speed: • Aethra Error Strategy: To balance between sharpness and dynamic nature of video images. Set the number of allowed line errors before video is frozen: “Min Fluency”: stop video at the first occurred error, “Max Fluency”: never stop video and allow errors through. • 48 Audio Delay Automatic: You can also synchronize audio with video.
Cameras This menu allows you to: Settings . Customize . Driver . Settings • • • • • Enable/disable the remote control of the local camera. Enable/disable the Bring Back to place button of the local camera. The last position of the Main camera, in case of stand-by of the set top, will be memorized for being restored to wake up again. Select, from dropdown menu, the video input. Set the values for contrast, brightness and colour in order to obtain a better video image.
Monitors In this page is possible to configure system video outputs. You can access three menus: Settings . PIP-PaP . Plasma/Lcd . Settings In this page you can set following system parameters: Monitors Number Monitor Menu Video outputs Dropdown Menu Monitors Number (default setting: Automatic). Following table shows all available configurations: Dropdown menu Monitors Number Connected monitors Automatic System automatically recognizes connected monitors TV1 One analogical monitor.
Dropdown Menu Monitor Menu (default setting: Automatic). In case the TV1+ HighDefTV configuration has been chosen, so to have two monitors connected to the system, is possible to choose where to see GUI (Graphical user interface).
If you use a High-Definition digital monitor you have to select Digital DVI check box. Available XGA/DVI-I output resolutions are: XGA resolutions HDTV resolutions 1280x768 720p 1024x768 576p 800x600 480p 640x480 Note: DVI-I interface includes digital and analog signals (VGA, XGA, etc.) The following example show the adjustment of 4:3 video in 16:9 video.
PIP-PaP In this page is possible to select “Multi Imagine” system functionalities: A) PIP: Picture In Picture Allows to see two overlapped images in one monitor, that is remote image in full-screen format, an local image in a smaller overlapped window. By means of remote control Self key you can switch windows content. Is possible to choose: • PIP position (one of four monitor corners) • PIP movements (clockwise or counterclockwise) by means of remote control PIP key.
Multi Image Type . ! a. By selecting AUTO a mixed PIP and PaP function is enabled. By means of remote control “PIP” key you can switch between PIP and PaP. b. By selecting PIP , PIP function is enabled. c. By selecting PaP , PaP function is enabled. Multi image type must be enabled separately for TV and HighDefTV monitor. Multi Image Mode . ! a.
Plasma/LCD Select plasma, type of monitor and viewing modality. Note: The follows instructions refers to “Pioneer” monitors. ! Please carefully check XGA, Y/C and RS232C/DEBUG (null modem cable) connections between plasma and System. a) In the Type field, set the plasma model b) In the Number of monitors field, select the number of connected plasma monitors c) In the Mode field, select the default viewing mode from the pop-up menu.
A) Automatic MultiScreen . Selecting this mode, the system shows two side-by-side equal-sized pictures: graphics relating to system management will appear on the right, whereas motion video will appear on the left. Once connected, an XGA remote signal automatically changes the viewing mode to BigLittleScreen mode; once in this mode, surfing inside menus will let back again to the MultiScreen viewing mode.
c) Connected system that receives a remote XGA image (with 50” Pioneer plasma, you’ll obtain two 4:3 images, a big one (42”) with 1024 x 768 XGA resolution image and a small one (11”)). d) Connected system with remote XGA image, while local user looks at the menu. e) Connected system with remote XGA image, in DualVideo XGA mode. The larger pane displays the XGA image, while the smaller one displays the remote vide stream.
B) Fixed MultiScreen . Selecting this mode causes the system to display two side-by-side, equally-sized frames. Graphics relating to system management will appear on the right, while remote video (or XGA) appears on the left. C) Automatic BigLittleScreen . If this mode is selected, the system will show two video outputs in different-sized frames. The larger frame on the left will show the graphics relating to system management, while the video stream will appear in the smaller frame on the right.
c) Connected system that receives an XGA image. d) Connected system while user browses the menu. e) Connected system that receive an XGA image on Dual Video XGA mode.
Data Channels From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / AUDIO–VIDEO–DATA / DATA CHANNELS In this menu you can: Enable or disable Data transmission. Select the Serial Rate . Enable or disable Modem function (if activated allows AT commands usage). • Activate/deactivate the RS232 control . Choose the max data channel rate (H.320 only). High Max data, no audio, no video. Data channel optimization to the detriment of both audio and video Medium Max data, audio, no video.
Installation From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION You will be prompted for a password. The password is required to avoid accidental modifications and changes to settings. Terminal Settings From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION / TERMINAL SETTINGS In this section you can configure terminal settings for various network interfaces. For each interface it is possible to set, if present: • The maximum data Rate for a call (excluding NIC). • Audio coding. • Video coding.
Network interfaces From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION / NETWORK INTERFACES In this section you can choose and configure the system’s network interfaces. For each interface, it is possible to set some parameters. IP configuration From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION / NETWORK INTERFACES / IP The following page will be displayed: The five available options are: IP Configuration . H.323 settings . SIP settings . Services . PPPoE .
IP Configuration (Integrated LAN) In this menu, you can enable/disable automatic assignment of an IP address: • IP address; • Subnet mask; • Gateway IP address; • DNS server IP address. Is possible to configure Ethernet port either for what concerns connection LAN speed (10Mbps / 100Mbps), or Duplex Mode (Half / Full), in order to optimally operate with HUB/Switch that do not support automatic configuration. Default configuration is for both settings.
IP configuration “Wireless” (Optional) In this menu, you can enable automatic IP configuration, or enter the following data manually: • IP address; • Subnet mask; • Gateway IP address; • DNS server IP address corresponding to a wireless network. ! For configuration information, please contact your network administrator. By selecting Advanced, you can enter a page to set: • • • • SSID : wireless network identification.
H323 Settings This section contains the configuration options necessary to use the system with the H.323 protocol: • Name H.323: (H.323 ID) the name used by the terminal for registration with the gatekeeper. • Number H.323: (E.
Services (Web-Telnet, SNMP, Streaming) The System allows for the configuration of various parameters associated with web management, SNMP management and streaming management. A) Web-Telnet management . In this section you can: a) b) c) d) e) f) B) Enable/disable System access from the Web using Telnet by means of IP, ISDN connections. Enable/disable phonebook management from the Web. Enable/disable phonebook management from the Web via ISDN (default: enabled).
Menu options are Streaming Management, Enable Streaming and Activation. a) Streaming Management . This option permits that the parameters Announcements, Video , Rate, Address, Port and TTL can be modified by an external application (e.g. from the Web). If this option is not selected and a unicast IP address is present in the Address, then only the system identified by that IP address would be able to view the stream. • • • b) Enable/Disable Enable all addresses .
Rate. This drop-down menu allows you to choose the bandwidth occupied by audio and video streaming. Note that if a rate of 64K has been selected, the video will not be transmitted, because all the bandwidth will be occupied by audio. Address. This parameter contains the IP address for the stream. If this field contains a unicast IP address, it will be automatically overwritten by the IP address of the system that has requested to view the stream from an HTML page supplied by an internal web server.
Viewing methods Viewing with a plug-in The integrated Web Server provides the simplest method. Connect to the System via the Web and from the server homepage click on the image that looks like video—this will give you access to the page produced by streaming. This page has been designed to use Quick Time, which must have been previously installed to view the video stream. Accessing the page automatically activates audio-video streaming.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPPoE is used to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to use their existing Radius (∗) authentication systems from dialup services on broadband/Ethernet-based services. Automatic IP address: If selected, an automatic IP address will be assigned. • IP address: Enter static IP address provided by the ISP • Subnet Mask: Enter subnet mask provided by the ISP. • DNS Server IP address: Enter DNS server address provided by the ISP.
ISDN network interface (option) In this section you can: Activate/deactivate: • CLIR (Calling Line Identity Restriction): if enabled, system will not transmit its number when establishing a call. • COLR (Connected Line Identity Restriction): if enabled, system will not transmit its number while receiving a call. Activate or deactivate the Downspeed function that is automatically called when one or more lines are dropped during a call.
Access Configuration – ISDN BRI Euro Select the icon with the number of the access to configure and press OK. From this menu, you can: Choose to Enable Accesses . Specify the Number to be associated with the access. Specify the Subaddress , if present. Choose to enable the Multinumber function by checking the appropriate box. Select TEI , either Automatic (default) or Fixed.
Access configuration – ISDN PRI Euro This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). A) Move to the desired access configuration (icon 1 ) and press OK. In this page you can: B) Choose to Enable Accesses . Specify the Number to be associated with the Primary Rate Interface. Specify the Subaddress , if present. Choose to enable the Multinumber function by checking the appropriate box. Move to the Advanced icon, and press OK.
Access configuration – ISDN PRI National This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). A) Move to the desired access configuration (icon 1 ) and press OK. In this menu you can: B) Choose to Enable Accesses . Specify the Number to be associated with the Primary Rate Interface. Specify the SPID , if present. Move to the Advanced icon and press OK.
NIC network interface (option) This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). G.703 interface configuration (option whit license) In order to use G.703, it is necessary to have a licence (see section on licensing for more information).
NIC (V.35/RS449/RS530/X21) Interface Configuration (Licence Required—see “Licences” for more information) This section allows you to customize the NIC interface. The network type (X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530) is automatically recognized by the system. Available options: Select the maximum Rate from the drop-down menu. Select Automatic Call to make the call if network alarms are not present.
Location From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION / LOCATION. The following page will be displayed: This section contains regional data about the terminal: Terminal Name: Enter a name for the terminal Country Name: Select the country. An international country code will be automatically provided. Language: Select the desired language. PBX: Enter the PBX access number for an outgoing call. Audio Coding: Select the type of audio encoding in “Transmission.
Load default settings From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION From here, the default System configuration can be reloaded. There are two options: • • User settings only . Factory Defaults . Once selected the desired option from the dropdown menu, move to the LOAD DEFAULT VALUES icon and press OK. Read all instructions carefully. If the FACTORY SETTINGS option has been chosen, users will be asked, as a precaution, for confirmation.
Encryption From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / INSTALLATION / ENCRYPTION The configuration menu will be displayed; here you can set the following parameters: Enable Encryption: If encryption is activated, the System will use encryption in either H.323 or H.320. It is also possible to enable/disable the encryption from the toolbar: select the padlock icon, and press OK. - For IP calls: If encryption has been activated, the data protection procedure is active from the beginning of a videoconference.
Length of Prime DH Number (ISDN Only) The encryption protocol requires the simultaneous exchange of a prime number and an AES private key between terminals. For H.320 calls you can choose between two prime number lengths: • High Security (length 1024 bits) • Very High Security (length 1536 bits) Note For IP calls, the System always uses the High Security option with a 1024-bit length.
Presentations During a call, the system allows to send slides or still images in Jpeg format that have been previously loaded on the system using a PC. • To load files onto the system, a PC with the AePPtManager program installed must be used. The program can be downloaded by entering the System WEB interface and selecting the TOOLS icon. 1. Download the AePPTManager.exe software 2. Start AePPTManager.exe 3. For a correct operation, files must be extract to a PC folder. 4.
5. The presentation can be managed using the remote control arrows or using the icons that appear in the lower area of the screen. Go back to previous slide. Go to next slide. Show slides sequence. To leave the presentation, press the HOME key on the remote control. Slides storage During a call, the system automatically stores slides or Jpeg images received from the remote system. Up to 50 images will be stored in a circular buffer, till the connection is terminated.
Integrated Multi Conference Unit – MCU – (option) This section is dedicated to the functional description of the MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) integrated in the System. The MCU, if not enabled by default, must be enabled by entering an enabling code supplied by the manufacturer. For an easier reading of this document, MCU stays for multiconference session. Colored keys functions: Red: associated camera activation Yellow: associated camera activation Blue: H.
Multiconference Setup Before activating a multiconference session, configuration is required. From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / MULTICONFERENCE The following will be displayed: In this menu you can set: Network Type: IP , ISDN or Mixed .
Mode (only for MCU ISDN or Mixed) Multiple of 64K Multiple of 56K. Cascade Role , Master or Slave This option allows you to set up cascaded MCUs in a two-level hierarchy tree. Corresponding to the base node of the cascade there is the Master System, with Slave Systems for the child nodes. Note In a mixed-mode MCU session, the user can choose to substitute NIC protocol for ISDN.
H.243 function From the full screen page of MCU manager or a participant terminal is possible to get MCU control, conforming to H.243 protocol, by pressing the BLUE key. A page will appear, where is possible to: Request Chair control . • Close conference . Send local on air . For each terminal in the list. • Information : connected users. • See . • Send on air . • Disconnect .
Terminals disposition Automatic Description Always shows all participants. ! Note: This disposition enables Continuous Presence. Show active speaker video flow. 1 Terminal 2 Terminals 2 Terminals 3 Terminals 3 Terminals 4 Terminals 7 Terminals 8 terminals 8 terminals 9 terminals 9 terminals ! Note: This disposition enables Voce Switching. Shows (horizontally tiled) two terminals video flows only, active speaker and previous speaker, independently from connected terminals number.
Multiconference Management Once the first 6 steps of paragraph “How to start a multiconference” have been accomplished, press the HOME key on the remote control to display the multiconference management interface. The window in the centre displays current local video. The following table shows various information icons for the local terminal (the MCU manager). Some of displayed information is also valid for other connected terminals.
ICON STATE NOTE Channel is connecting Channel connected Terminal connected For terminal disconnection Terminal not connected To make a call Microphone active For Mute activation (The audio is not transmitted) Microphone in MUTE For Mute deactivation Video active For broadcast activation Video not active Terminal not connected Previous active speaker For broadcast activation Current active speaker For broadcast activation Video in broadcasting For broadcast deactivation Voice switched
Encryption not active Stay for “Encryption” Encryption disabled by user Stay for “Encryption” Encryption only in transmission Stay for “Encryption” Encryption active Stay for “Encryption” To add participants using the alphanumeric keys of the remote control, go to a video control panel, and select the HANDSET icon; press OK to start the call procedure.
Terminals status during a MCU A. Status of MCU manager By selecting the Conference Status icon a window will appear, with information about connection settings of local terminal. It’s moreover possible to: Select Duration icon to access MCU timing management page B. • It’s possible to select No time limits or a time for MCU conclusion • Close Now will immediately close the MCU • OK to confirm choices • Cancel to discard changes Status of MCU “Terminal n.
Dual Video in MCU Dual Video functionality, based on H.239 standard, is available for multiconference calls, even in mixed mode (only SIP participants will not see the dual stream). To start a Dual Video session in a multiconference: 1. Start a multiconference (see the “How to Start a Multiconference” section) 2. Connect all desired terminals 3. From the terminal (manager included) that want to send the second video, press remote control Dual key 4. Select the V.Input for the DualVideo and press OK 5.
System Diagnostics The System’s diagnostics menu allows you to perform tests and checks to verify that the system is properly working. From the HOME PAGE select: SETTINGS / DIAGNOSTICS The following page will be displayed: Terminal test This option performs an internal test of the system. The test can be useful to diagnose audio/video problems encountered during a call. The test uses encoded local audio and video to simulate a connection. Press any keys to stop the test.
Connection Status This section contains information about call status, including parameters such as incoming and outgoing audio and video bandwidth, incoming and outgoing video frame rates, and protocols in use. The CONNECTION STATUS page is displayed in a window overlaid on the current video. The CANCEL key on the remote control can be used to change the transparency. To move within the table, press the OK key, then use the up and down arrows keys to navigate. To exit the page, press the left arrow keys.
Connecting a personal computer The System can be connected to a personal computer either directly or via a network (LAN) in order to update software, change remote settings or perform diagnostic tests. Connecting a PC to the System without LAN To connect the System to a personal computer not connected to a LAN: 1. 2. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the System connector and to the network interface card of your PC.
Remote management The System incorporates an integrated network server that allows management of the unit from a remote PC. Through this interface it is possible to: Change System settings. Execute diagnostic tests. To use a web chat for communications between: PC for remote control, local terminal and remote terminal. Access to the web page Start a web browser on your PC. Enter the System’s IP address in the address bar of the browser. A request to enter the system password will be displayed.
TOOLS Section From the WEB HOME PAGE, click on TOOLS icon to access these options. Where the following downloads are proposed: The program DataConf.exe enables you to use NetMeeting 3.xx with ISDN, IP, or NIC calls for multimedia activities (data channels T.120). See section “Managing the Data Conference Software”. The program AePPTManager.exe enables you to load a PowerPoint presentation in the System. The file NoteB.
Updating software ! 98 1. 2. Download the update to a folder on a connected PC. When executed, the program will display the following: 3. Enter the IP address of the system to be updated in the field labeled Host IP Address. 4. Press Start to begin the download. Attention: During this procedure, follow the instructions displayed on the monitor. The download process requires a few minutes to complete. When the download has finished, the system will restart automatically.
Data Conference with Microsoft NetMeeting 3.xx The Data Conference software that has been introduced is compatible with version 3.xx of Microsoft NetMeeting and allows you to connect via a LAN the System to a PC hosting NetMeeting. This enables a user on a local network to exploit the System as a kind of bridge in order to manage T.120 videoconference data traffic on ISDN, LAN or NIC. Download Data Conference The file DataConf.
Managing the DataConference software Data Conference is typically used when two ISDN or LAN connected users decide to start a conference using T.120 communication. Start the DataConf.exe program. The program creates an automatic connection between the System and the PC. At this point, several items of information concerning the connection are displayed: • The System IP address. • The network interface used for video calls. • The type of call: incoming or outgoing. • The T.120 data channel active.
Appendices IP Network Requirements for Videocommunication The network requirements for point-point connections between IP videoconferencing terminals are as follows. The complete network path connecting two IP terminals must have a constant available bandwidth for the whole duration of the connection. The effective bandwidth used on LAN/WAN Full-Duplex network connections is equal to the sum of the Audio Rate and Video Rate, plus approximately 20% for TCP/IP overhead.
Going around the firewall or NAT device is not the best solution for most companies. Removing the firewall or placing videoconferencing equipment on an unshielded section of the network could seriously compromise the network’s security. Using these devices is very expensive and besides this an access policy for Firewalls and NATs would be needed. These devices should be located along the communication path at every point where a NAT and Firewall are present.
If the Firewall receives a packet destined for a computer that is located internally and determines that the destination computer has not initiated any communication, the firewall discards the incoming packet. Firewalls are nearly always configured to block all incoming traffic that has not been explicitly requested. Internal web servers are the exception: they must be accessible from the outside.
Because they have private addresses, and are therefore not accessible from outside the NAT, terminals on the LAN cannot be reached by externally originating calls. Even if they initiate calls to external terminals, a problem still arises. When the call is initiated, the IP address of the calling terminal is contained in the payload of the packet sent.
Technical specifics – AVC8500 Supported Standards • ITU-T H.320: ISDN, leased networks • ITU-T H.323: IP networks • IETF-SIP (RFC3261): IP networks • PPPoE • Video : H.261, H.263++, H.264, H.239, H.241 • Audio : G.711, G.728, G.722, G.722.1, G.722.1 Annex C (v11), MPEG4 AAC-LD • Data: T.120 • LDAP: H.350 • MCU compatibility: H.243, H.
Technical specifics – AVC500 Supported Standards • ITU-T H.320: ISDN, leased networks • ITU-T H.323: IP networks • IETF-SIP (RFC3261): IP networks • PPPoE • Video : H.261, H.263++, H.264, H.239, H.241 • Audio : G.711, G.728, G.722, G.722.1, G.722.1 Annex C (v11), MPEG4 AAC-LD • Data: T.120 • LDAP: H.350 • MCU compatibility: H.243, H.
Electrical Features of Connectors DIGITAL MICROPHONE POD Proprietary connector – use only with AETHRA microphone pod. Do not use in configurations other than those expressly described. LINE IN/OUT RCA Pin Connection: Tip: Unbalanced signal Jacket: Ground Nominal Input/Output Level (RCA): Nominal Input Impedance (RCA): Nominal Output Impedance (RCA): Maximum Input Level (RCA): Maximum Output Level (RCA): Nominal Dynamic Range: -14 dB (150 mV rms.
MICROPHONE XLR Pin Connection : Pin 1: Ground Pin 2: Balanced Signal (+) * Pin 3: Balanced Signal (-) * Nominal Input Impedance Nominal Input Level Sensitivity : Zin = 560 Ω : -72 dBV / µbar ( 250 µV / µbar ) -52 dBV / Pa ( 2,5 mV / Pa ) Nominal Input Saturation Level before clipping (Nominal Input Level Sensitivity): G722 encoding : +22 dB G711 , G728 encoding : +17 dB Nominal Input Dynamic Range : > 50 dB * Pin 2 and pin 3 are normally internally pulled to a value of +24V DC with 2 1200Ω resistors for P
VIDEO IN/OUT BNC RCA MINIDIN Video IN/OUT can be PAL or NTSC standard (but not both at once). RCA plugs are for CVBS (Composite). MINIDIN are for Y/C (separate Luminance / Chrominance) Timing: Horizontal scan frequencies: 15625 Hz for PAL 15734 Hz for NTSC Vertical scan frequencies: 50 Hz for PAL 60 Hz for NTSC (both interlaced) Color subcarriers: 4.433619 MHz for PAL 3.
ISDN NETWORK RJ45 Pin connection: Pin 1: N.C. Pin 2: N.C. Pin 3: Transmit data (+) Pin 4: Receive data (+) Pin 5: Receive data (-) Pin 6: Transmit data (-) Pin 7: N.C. Pin 8: N.C. The ISDN connector can be connected to a digital telephone line for data transfer rates of up to 128 Kb/sec. Pin characteristics are consistent with both to EURO-ISDN and NATIONAL-ISDN standards. PRI NETWORK (E1/T1,G703) RJ45 Pin connection: Pin 1: Receive data Pin 2: Receive data Pin 3: N.C.
LEASED NETWORK RS366,RS449,RS530,X21,V35 D-SUB HIGH DENSITY The optional network card provides a wide variety of interfaces.
DIAGNOSTIC and DATA (AVC8500) D-SUB Pin connection: Pin 1: Carrier Detect Pin 2: Receive Data Pin 3: Transmit Data Pin 4: Data Terminal Ready Pin 5: Ground Pin 6: Data Set Ready Pin 7: Ready to Send Pin 8: Clear to Send Pin 9: Ring Indicator Case: Shield The diagnostic connection is normally connected to a PC for control of codec operations (calling , codec configurations, etc.).
AETHRA AUDIO TRACK AVC8500 AVC500 Proprietary Connection—use only with Aethra Tracking Camera. Do not use in any other configurations. MODE MOLEX 2P Pin connection: Pin 1: 0V +6V +12V Pin 2: GND – not active – active, Mode 16:9 (if supported from the TV) – active, Mode 4:3 Mode TV used as AVMODE function select on SCART connector. AVC8500 - External Infrared Proprietary Connector—use only with Aethra infrared control extension, cod. 526000642 GR IR 8000. Maximum cable length tested: 2 m.
CAMERA CONTROL MINIDIN Pin connection: Pin 1: Data Terminal Ready Pin 2: Data Set Ready Pin 3: Transmit Data Pin 4: Ground Pin 5: Receive Data Pin 6: Ground Pin 7: camera infrared Pin 8: N.C. Case: Shield The CAMERA connection can be used for main camera control via VISCA interface with a pin-topin cable.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Nothing displayed on monitor. Check that the System is switched on. Check that the System monitor is on by pushing the on/off key at the front of the monitor. If the problem persists, contact the Aethra Help Desk. I see no video camera signal in Self View and the picture is dark. Check that the integrated video camera has no objects obscuring the lens. Select as the input the video camera called “Room” using either the remote control or the web interface.
Glossary AACLD Advanced Audio Coding Low Delay AES Advanced Encryption Standard AGC: Automatic Gain Control.
USE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OPERATING TEMPERATURE +0°C ÷ +40 °C RELATIVE OPERATING HUMIDITY 10% ÷ 93 % (without condensation) STORAGE TEMPERATURE -40 ÷ +70 °C REFERENCE REGULATIONS (CE MARK AND RELIABILITY TESTS) STORAGE EN 60068-2-1 Test AB (IEC 60068-2-1) EN 60068-2-2 Test BB (IEC 60068-2-2) TRANSPORTATION IEC 60068-2-32 Test ED - METHOD 1 IEC 60068-2-64 Test FDB (CEI 50-6/9) OPERATING CONDITIONS CEI 50-3 EN 60068-2-1 Test AB (IEC 60068-2-1) EN 60068-2-2 Test BB (IEC 60068-2-2) IEC 60068-2-14 T
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