VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide

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NDA-24230

DOI-E10504

ISSUE 2

STOCK # 0293884

User Guide

DECEMBER, 1998

NEC America, Inc.

VisuaLink 128/384

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NDA-24230 DOI-E10504 ISSUE 2 STOCK # 0293884 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide DECEMBER, 1998 NEC America, Inc.
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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER NEC America, Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, functions, or features, at any time, without notice. NEC America, Inc. has prepared this document for use by its employees and customers. The information contained herein is the property of NEC America, Inc. and shall not be reproduced without prior written approval from NEC America, Inc. Copyright 1998 NEC America, Inc.
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EXHIBIT J1 FCC REQUIREMENTS NEC America, Inc. VisuaLink 128/VisuaLink 384 TYPE OF SERVICE The VisuaLink 128 and the VisuaLink 384 are stand-alone devices that allow multimedia conferencing by transmitting video, audio and data to remote locations over the ISDN Basic Rate interface. The VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 connect to the ISDN digital network through separately-registered NTI equipment. They provide POTS ports which allow a customer-provided 2500-type telephone access to the digital network.
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IF PROBLEMS ARISE If any of your telephone equipment is not operating properly, you should immediately remove it from your telephone lines, as it may cause harm to the telephone network. If the telephone company notes a problem, they may temporarily discontinue service. When practical, they will notify you in advance of this disconnection. If advance notice is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible.
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CSA Requirement To ensure that certified equipment is attached correctly, and only to the networks of participating carriers, the following statement shall accompany each unit of certified equipment offered for sale. This statement must be included conspicuously in written or electronic format, at or near the front of each copy of the operating manual, or accompany other technical information, or be included as a separate sheet. The required statement is: CP-01, Issue 8, Part I Section 14.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introducing Your VisuaLink ................................................................ 1-1 Applying for ISDN BRI ........................................................................................................ 1 -1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction of VisuaLink .............................
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Table of Contents Chapter 8 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Operation Method ................................................................................. 8-1 System Status..................................................................................................................... 8-1 Volume Control ................................................................................................................... 8-3 Muting Your Microphone........................................................
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List of Figures VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide List of Figures Figure 4-1: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 128 ............................................... 4-2 Figure 4-2: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 384 ............................................... 4-3 Figure 4-3: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 128 ............................................... 4-5 Figure 4-4: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 384 ...............................................
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List of Tables VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide List of Tables Table 1-1: Table 1-2: Table 2-1: Table 2-2: Table 9-1: Page iv Parts List for the VL128 and VL384..................................................... Optional parts to be provided.............................................................. VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 General Parameters .................... VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 External Interface Parameters.... Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introducing Your VisuaLink 1.1 Applying for ISDN BRI This device cannot be used unless a connection to ISDN BRI Communication Line is provided. Verify that a ISDN line exists before the CODEC is installed. What to watch out for when filling out an ISDN BRI application: As defined by Bellcore; the ISDN BRI simplified ordering code is EZ-ISDN1. • The ISDN BRI protocol national ISDN-1.
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Chapter 1 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 1.2 Unpacking • Opening the Box Please take out the device without giving any impact on it when opening the box. Please keep the box after opening it, since you may use it when you send the device for repair, maintenance and/or travel. • The Contents of the Package The VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 package contains the following items. Please verify these items are contained the box.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 1 Table 1-1: Parts List for the VL128 and VL384 (continued) (E) Audio Video Cable This cable is used to connect peripheral devices such as camera and TV to the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. Table 1-2: Optional parts to be provided (A) BRI Network Cable This cable is used to connect the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 to an ISDN BRI network. Note: Three (3) cables are required for a VisuaLink 384.
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Chapter 1 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Table 1-2: Optional parts to be provided (continued) (D) Camera A pan/tilt zoom focus camera that provides a video image shot to the far-site. Note: Used in the turnkey rollabout configurations. (E) PC Camera A fixed camera used to provide a one or two person shot to the far site. Note: Used in the desktop application. (F) Monitor A TV monitor to provide for viewing of the far-site. Note: Provided with the turnkey rollabout configuration.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Introduction of VisuaLink 2.1 About your VisuaLink The VisuaLink 128 and the VisuaLink 384 are devices that easily realize a multimedia conference by transmitting video, audio, and data to a remote location with the use of BRI service. The VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 provide a low-end TV conference for a small group of people when connected to a handsfree telephone.
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 2.2 Front Panel Description This section briefly describes names and features of the VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384. POWER HEADSET LINE B1 B2-B6 POWER ① ➁ ➂ ➃ ① POWER Switch The push-button switch is used to turn on and off the main power. When the power is on, the power lamp will be lit. ➁ Remote controller optical receiver This is a optical receiver, which receives signal from remote controller.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 2 2.3 VisuaLink 128 Rear Panel Description ➂ ➃ ➅ ➆ + 10 11 + + O U T 13 + MIC1 + MIC2 MIC3 TEL S/T LINE I N + VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO + ① ➁ ➄ ➇ Serial1 DC IN 5V Serial2/RMT - ➈ + 12 ① VIDEO 2 IN (S-Video input): Provides an S-Video input connection for a camera or other video source. ➁ VIDEO 1 IN (NTSC input): Provides a composite input connection for a camera or other video source.
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 2.4 VisuaLink 384 Rear Panel Description ➅ ➃ ➂ ➆ + 11 10 + + 13 O U T + + MIC1 MIC2 TEL MIC3 LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3 I N + VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO Serial1 + ① ➁ ➄ ➇ DC IN 5V Serial2/RMT - ➈ + 12 ① VIDEO 2 IN (S-Video input): Provides an S-Video input connection for a camera or other video source. ➁ VIDEO 1 IN (NTSC input): Provides a composite input connection for a camera or other video source.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 2 Table 2-1: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 General Parameters Parameter Line VisuaLink 128 VisuaLink 384 Connection Line Type Basic Rate Interface (BRI) National ISDN-1 Basic Rate Interface (BRI) National ISDN-1 Transmission Speed • TEL • 64 Kbps (B) • 2x64 Kbps (2B) • Upgradeable to 384 Kbps Note: Px56 Kbps mode complies with B and 2B • TEL • 64 Kbps (B), 2 x 64kbps (2B) • 128, 192, 256, 320, 384 Kbps • 56, 112, 168, 224, 280, 336kbps Note: P x 56kbps mode
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Table 2-1: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 General Parameters (continued) Parameter VisuaLink 128 VisuaLink 384 User Interface • Wireless remote control (built-in IR receiver) • PC connected (with serial port) PC software sold separately is required • Telephone (for analog line, 2-line cable, RJ-11) • Wireless remote control (built-in IR receiver) • PC connected (with serial port) PC software sold separately is required • Telephone (for analog line, 2-line cable
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 2 Table 2-2: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 External Interface Parameters Parameter VisuaLink 384 • Applicable Line: (1) ISDN BRI (2) High speed digital leased line • Interface: National ISDN-1 • Connector: 1 Modular jack (RJ-45) • Transmission speed: 64/56 Kbps B, 2x64/2x56 Kbps 2B • Applicable Line: (1) ISDN BRI (2) High speed digital leased line • Interface: National ISDN-1 • Connectors: 3 Modular jacks (RJ-45) • Transmission speed: 1) 64, 128 192, 256, 320, 384
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Table 2-2: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 External Interface Parameters (continued) Parameter Line Audio Out Audio Output Headset Output VisuaLink 128 • Output level: -10dBv • Excessive Load Level: +3dB (G711, G728), +9dB (G722) • Output Impedance: Low impedance, unbalanced • Connector: RCA pin jack (Using recommended headset): • Speaker: Dynamic speaker • Impedance: Low impedance VisuaLink 384 • Output level: -10dBv • Excessive Load Level: +3dB (G711, G728), +9
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 2.5 Remote Controller Chapter 2 2.5.1 Basic Operational Buttons a b c d e From top left to down followed by top right to down. (a) MENU button Displays the configuration menus on-screen. (b) CALL button Displays the line connection menu. (c) HANG UP button Hangs-up the video conference line. (d) CALL PAGE button Allows for scrolling of on-screen menus. (e) CAMERA CONTROL button Provides Pan/Tilt control of the camera.
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide g h i j k f (f) NUMERICAL button Used to enter preset dialing numbers and camera presets. (g) STATUS button Displays local time and conference status on-screen. (h) MUTE button Toggles between muting and unmuting the local mics. (i) VOLUME button Allows adjustment of the audio output. (j) CANCEL button Cancel the last entered using the on-screen menus. (k) ENTER button Stores a value set by the user. Page 2-10 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 2 2.5.2 Video Conference, Operational Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 From top left to down followed by top right to down. 1. RECEIVE button Displays the far-site’s video on-screen. 2. PREVIEW button Displays the local video on-screen. 3. MAIN CAMERA button Sends video input #1 image to the far-site. 4. CAMERA 2 button Sends the video #2 image to the far-site. 5. NEAR END button Activates local camera control. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 2 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 6 7 8 9 10 11 6. SNAPSHOT VIEW button Displays the graphic camera image. 7. POINTER button This turns on and off a pointer display. 8. PIP button This turns on and off a PIP display. 9. SNAPSHOT SEND button Sends a graphic image to the far-site. 10.ZOOM button Allows for camera control of zoom in/out function. 11. FAR END button Activates far-site camera control. Page 2-12 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Initial Setting and Operation Checking After completing the external phase, start the initial setting of VisuaLink. 3.1 Preparation ① Put the attached two batteries in the attached remote controller. ➁ Turn the VisuaLink and all external equipment power in the ON position. ➂ Position the TV monitor and the VisuaLink system so that they can be viewed. 3.2 Turn Power ON or OFF The VisuaLink can be turned ON or OFF by the POWER SWITCH on the front.
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Chapter 3 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide This page is for your notes. Page 3-2 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Application Setup 4.1 Guidelines The following are key points when installing the VisuaLink. (1) The VisuaLink should be installed on a flat surface. It is not recommended that the unit be installed on its side. (2) Please allow for 2 inches (6 centimeters) on both sides of the equipment for ventilation. (3) Allow the front of the unit to be visible. The following are the specifications for the IR receiver/transmitter.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 4.2 Hardware The preceeding sections will give step by step procedures for the installation of the VisuaLink system in specific applications. Pick the application and follow the instructions. This section gives a description on how to setup a VisuaLink as a stand alone. 4.2.1 VisuaLink Standalone Parts List No. Name Note 1 VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 CODEC Engine. 2 Controllable Camera Generic camera to allow for the transmission of video.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 U Interface S Interface NT1 S Interface ① NT1 ➁ Monitor S Interface VisuaLink 384 + + + O U T MIC1 + MIC2 MIC3 TEL S/T LINE 1 S/T LINE 2 NT1 ➂ Microphone S/T LINE 3 + I N Camera + VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO Serial1 + Serial2/RMT DC IN 5V - + ➃ ➄ ➆ AC ➅ AC Figure 4-2: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 384 An AC adapter has different output voltage and current depending on how it is used.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Connection Procedure ① ~ ➆ indicate the procedure numbers. ① Connect the Video Out and the audio of the VisuaLink to the Video Monitor Using the attached video cable, plug one side into the connection marked VIDEO 1 IN on the Video Monitor. Plug the other end into the connection marked VIDEO OUT on the VisuaLink. Using the provided audio cable, plug one end into the AUDIO INPUT 1 of the Video Monitor. Plug the other end into the AUDIO OUTPUT of the VisuaLink.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 4.2.2 VisuaLink with Voicepoint+ Parts List No. Name Note 1 VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 CODEC Engine. 2 Voice Point+ AEC-50 (option), A generic hands-free phone in the market works OK. 3 Serial Control Camera Generic camera to allow for the transmission of video. 4 TV monitor A generic monitor with a video and audio input.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide U Interface S Interface NT1 VoicePoint S Interface NT1 ➁ ① S Interface ➂ ➃ NT1 Monitor + + + O U T MIC1 + MIC2 MIC3 TEL S/T LINE 1 S/T LINE 2 VisuaLink 384 S/T LINE 3 + I N + Camera VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO Serial1 DC IN 5V Serial2/RMT + - + PC Terminal MIC OFF Power Audio Video S Video ➇ ➅ ON IN VISCA OUT AC POWER STRIP ➄ ➆ ➈ AC AC Figure 4-4: Connection Diagram for VisuaLink 384 An AC adapter has different output voltag
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Connection Procedure ① ~ ➉ indicate the procedure numbers. ① Connect the Video Out of the VisuaLink to the TV Monitor Using the attached video cable, plug one side into the connection marked VIDEO 1 IN on the TV Monitor. Plug the other end into the connection marked VIDEO OUT on the VisuaLink. ➁ Connect audio from the VisuaLink to the TV Monitor. Using the provided audio cable, plug one end into the AUDIO INPUT 1 of the TV Monitor.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➈ Connect the VisuaLink AC Power. Using the provided AC transformer power cable, plug the power cable into the VisuaLink connection marked DC-IN-5V. Plug the other end into the AC POWER STRIP. 4.2.3 Desktop Configuration Step-by-step procedures for installating the VisuaLink system in a desktop application. Equipment to Connect Parts List No.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Amplified Speakers (Optional) U Interface S Interface PC Camera VIDEO NT1 DC IN 6V VisuaLink 128 + + + Microphone O U T + + MIC1 MIC2 MIC3 TEL S/T LINE I N + VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO + AC POWER STRIP V i d e o A u d i o O u t O u t Serial1 Serial2/RMT DC IN 5V - + AC AC AC AC COM Port 2 COM Port 1 Video Capture Card RS-232C (COM1) PC Terminal VGA Port Video In Audio In Note1: PC backpanel may be different than the one shown.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Amplified Speakers (Optional) S Interface NT1 NT1 PC Camera VIDEO NT1 U Interface DC IN 6V VisuaLink 384 + + + Microphone O U T MIC1 + MIC2 MIC3 TEL S/T LINE 1 S/T LINE 2 S/T LINE 3 + I N + VIDEO2 VIDEO1 AUDIO Serial1 + AC POWER STRIP V i d e o A u d i o O u t O u t Serial2/RMT DC IN 5V - + AC AC AC AC COM Port 2 Video Capture Card COM Port 1 RS-232C (COM1) PC Terminal Audio In Video In VGA Port Note 1: PC backpanel may be d
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Connection Procedure for VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 An AC adapter has different output voltage and current depending on how it is used. Please use the power adapter that is shipped with your unit. Also, if incorrectly connected, it may damage the equipment. 1. Install the video capture card into the PC. Procedure for installing video capture card are included with unit. 2. Position of the VisuaLink on desk top.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 4.2.4 Rollabout Configuration Step by step procedure for installing the VisuaLink system in a turnkey rollabout. CAMERA NO. POWER OFF MIC 1 2 3 ON - AUDIO VIDEO IN VISCA OUT S VIDEO + DC IN 13.5 V CAMERA REAR VIDEO IN 1 2 S-VIDEO VHF/UHF AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R MONITOR REAR Note: Labeling for the connector may vary. Note: Connector location on the monitor may vary.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 4.2.5 VisuaLink System Procedures The following are the steps and procedures for the installation of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. STEP ACTION 1. Locate and unpack the Cabinet box. 2. Locate Power Strip at botton-left (looking through the front) of cabinet and feed power cable through the power opening at rear of cabinet. DRAWING Powerstrip 3. Plug power strip power cable into AC outlet.
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Chapter 4 STEP VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ACTION 4. Remove Monitor from monitor box. 4a. Place TV monitor on top of cabinet. 5. Locate monitor power cable and feed through the cable opening at the top of cabinet. DRAWING Power Cable VIDEO IN 1 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Powerstrip 6. Page 4-14 From inside the cabinet, plug the monitor power cable into power strip. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide STEP Chapter 4 ACTION 7. Locate the cable bundle and remove from packing box. The cable bundle contains two (2) 5 in. (12 cm.) Velcro strips. Use these strips to mount the camera to the top of the monitor. 8. Locate the camera box and remove camera. DRAWING Foam Inserts Polyethylene Bag Packing Carton 9. Set the IR switch on the Sony D30 camera to the ON position. The IR switch is located on the bottom of the Sony D30 camera.
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Chapter 4 STEP 10. VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ACTION DRAWING Locate the camera power cable. Plug the camera power cable into the power strip in cabinet, then feed cable through top of cabinet and plug into the rear of the camera. Video Power Cable VIDEO IN 1 2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L MONO AUDIO R AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Power Cable Hole 11. Locate the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 and remove from packing box. Polyethylene Bag Foam Inserts Packing Carton 12.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide STEP 13. Chapter 4 ACTION Locate the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 power cable. Plug cable into power strip at bottom of cabinet and feed cable through cable slot in rear of second shelf. Plug second end of power cable into power input at rear of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink384.
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Chapter 4 STEP 15. VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ACTION DRAWING Inside the cabinet, connect the other ends of the cable bundle to the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. See Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide STEP 17. Chapter 4 ACTION If an NT1 device has been purchased, locate the device and unpack. Note 1: If an NT1 was not purchased go to Step 23. Note 2: Three NT1 are used for the VL384. DRAWING Polyethylene Bag Foam Inserts Packing Carton Locate the dip switch on the rear of the NT1 and set all to the ON position. ON 18. 1 2 3 4 5 POWER U ON NT1 REAR 19.
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Chapter 4 STEP 21. VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ACTION Locate the network cable (RJ45-RJ45) and connect one end to the S/T LINE port of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. Connect the other end of the network cable into the S/T interface of the NT1. Note: RJ45-RJ45 cable that is included with the NT1 unit should be used.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide STEP 23. Chapter 4 ACTION Locate the network cable (RJ45-RJ45) and connect one end to the S/T LINE port of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. Connect the other end of the network cable into the network interface provided in the room wall.
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Chapter 4 STEP 25. 26. VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ACTION DRAWING Verify that all the equipment plugged into the power strip are turned to the ON position. The VisuaLink 128, VisuaLink 384, camera and monitor have their own power switches. If a device appears to be still in the OFF position, check the power connection from the Power Strip to the device. The NT1 does not have a power switch. The green LED on the front of the NT1 is an indication the unit is powered ON.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 4.3 Software Setup Chapter 4 When you first turn on your VisuaLink, there will be an initial configuration screen. These configuration screens will have to be completed before your system becomes operational. Start up configuration screens The following are the startup screens that will be active on first power up or activated on demand by the user after choosing the Environmental initialize. Welcome Screen: This is a welcome screen for the User.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Remote Controller Directions: Gives some general directions for configure the VisuaLink system. Using the Remote controller highlight the NEXT option to advance to the configure screen or press the lower portion of the CAMERA CONTROL key to highlight the Configure Later to advance to the normal ICON screens. If you choose to configure later, the system will have to be programmed with My numbers and SPID’s in order to work correctly.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Video Number 1 Screen’s Using the number pad of the wireless remote enter My Number with area code and SPID numbers associated to Line (BRI 1). Each BRI will have My numbers labeled #1 and #2 and two SPID’s . All four numbers must be entered. Choose NEXT when complete. Note: “PROCEED TO STEP 2” will only be shown on the VisuaLink 128 system.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Video Number 2 Screens: Using the number pad of the wireless remote enter My Number with area code and SPID numbers associated to Line (BRI 2). Each BRI will have My numbers labeled #1 and #2 and two SPID’s . All four numbers must be entered. Choose NEXT when complete. Note: This screen will only appear on the VL 384 system.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Video Number 3 Screens: Using the number pad of the wireless remote enter My Number with area code and SPID numbers associated to Line (BRI 3). Each BRI will have My numbers labeled #1 and #2 and two SPID’s . All four numbers must be entered . Choose NEXT when complete. Note: This screen will only appear on the VL 384 system.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Optional information: You may enter this optional information. The name you enter makes it easy for users to identify this particular VisuaLink. The name can be up to 20 characters long. The Password is the password needed to be entered when selecting the Utilities ICON. After entering the optional information select the NEXT to advance to the next screen.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 4 Step 2—Optional User Settings Key in the number of one of the following applications. Applications: 1. Rollabout/Other 2. Data Conference 3. Gateway 4. Desktop Press CANCEL to page back Congratulations Screen Congratulations, you have just finished setting up your VisuaLink system. For VisuaLink software updates and general VisuaLink knowledge, visit the NEC Knowledge base web site at : http://www.cng.nec.com or http://www.ilibrary.com/phoenix/ntachome.
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Chapter 4 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Powering Up Screen America, Inc. VisuaLink Powering Up Ver .22.02.37 Changing the configuration It is important that the CODEC is set up with a local number and SPID numbers. If the unit is not setup with a local number (my number) and SPID, the unit will not allow for dialing and receiving of video calls. If you have entered these numbers in the Start Up configuration, you may ignore this section.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 Chapter 5 System Parameter/Environment Setting System parameter sets the operation conditions of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384. Environment setting can be set such as camera class, audio related, data related, line related and local office status. Loopback feature can be used as a maintenance feature. Note 1: Make system parameter changes when the system is not connected.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➁ Move the cursor with the CAMERA CONTROL button to the ENVIRONMENT SETTING icon. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ Setting environments. ➂ Press the ENTER button. Please input password. [ ] Press ENTER after inputting password. ENTER The system will not operate correctly if the environment setting are incorrect. Therefore, the system has a password so that only the person in charge of controlling video conference can change the settings. Factory default password is 1234.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 ➃ Enter the password. CAMERA CONTROL Please input password. [****] Press ENTER after inputting password. ENTER A password consists of 4-digit number. Input characters are displayed in *. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➄ Press the ENTER button. When a password is correctly entered: Environment setting menu is displayed. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ ENTER Video parameter setting. You can choose an icon with the CAMERA CONTROL button. Icon Description Menu icon for setting video algorithms, video coding, video priorities, camera control, and video input selection Menu icon for setting audio algorithms, audio delay, audio input/output port assignments, and voice activated camera control.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 5.1.2 When a password is incorrect It goes back to the password-entering screen. Please input password. [ ] Password incorrect. Press ENTER after inputting password. Note: Press the CANCEL button to get out of the menu. CANCEL NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 5 5.2 Video Setting VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide This sets video, algorithm, types of camera to be controlled, and video input selection. To set video ① Select VIDEO SETTING icon in the environment setting menu. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ ENTER Video parameter setting. ➁ Press ENTER button. Page 5-6 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 The setting screen is displayed. The current setting is displayed. ▲ CAMERA CONTROL Video format Video coding Video priority Camera type Video source VIDEO1 VIDEO2 MUTE function : : : : < FCIF> < H263 > < Motion > < EVI-D30 > : < Camera1 > : < Camera2 > :
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Chapter 5 5.3 Audio Setting VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide This icon sets the audio algorithm, audio delay, audio input/output port assignment, and voice activation camera control. To set audio: ① Select audio setting icon in the environment setting menu. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ ENTER NUMBER Audio Parameter Setting. ➁ Press ENTER button. Page 5-8 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 The setting screen is displayed. The current setting is displayed. ▲ Audio mode Audio delay Audio in/out port VCR play Voice tracking Echo canceller Mute auto answered calls : : : : : : : < SB-ADPCM > < ON > < AUTO > < ON > < ON > < No > Audio level adjustment: CALL PAGE Press ENTER after choosing. Audio mode: Sets the default audio coding. Possible settings are: SB-ADPCM (7kHz, 48 ~ 56kbps), µlaw PCM (3.5kHz, 56kbps), LD-CELP (3.5kHz, 16kbps) or OFF.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➂ Press the CALLPAGE button to proceed to the AUDIO LEVEL PAGE.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 5.4 Data Setting Chapter 5 This icon sets the data speed and serial configurations. To set data speed: ① Select data setting icon in the environment setting menu. CAMERA CONTROL ENTER NUMBER ▲ Data Parameter Setting ➁ Press ENTER button. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The setting screen is displayed. The current setting is displayed. ▲ MLP Speed : LSD speed : Serial port setting Port 1 : Port 2 : User port speed : T120 port speed : Console speed : Console parity : < 4.0kb/s > < 1.2kb/s > < Camera > < Console > < 9.6kb/s > < 38.4kb/s > < 9.6kb/s > < 8 bit none > Press ENTER after choosing. MLP: Multi Layer data sets the speed for NEC far-end control. Note: MLP must be active in order to upgrade VL system on-line.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 5.5 Communication Setting Chapter 5 This icon sets the video speed, network type, and answer mode. To set communication: ① Select communication setting icon in the environment setting menu. CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ▲ NUMBER Network Parameter Setting. ➁ Press ENTER button. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The setting screen is displayed. The current setting is displayed. ▲ Speed : < 128Kb/s > Incoming mode Number of rings Restricted dial No. Call restriction Register speed dial : < Select > : <1> : [2222] : < No limit > : < Allowed > Press ENTER after choosing. Speed: Sets the default transmission rate. What ever rate is set, this is the rate shown in the dialing screen. Incoming mode: Sets the incoming call mode.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 5.6 Local Setting Chapter 5 This icon sets the site name, my number, password, and SPIDs. 5.6.1 Display the LOCAL SETTING screen ① Select LOCAL SETTING icon in the ENVIRONMENT SETTING menu. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ ENTER Local Site Setting. ➁ Press ENTER button. The setting screen (location and others) is displayed. The current setting is displayed. Note 1: To select an item use the top and bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Step 1. VL 128/384 Step 1 -Enter Video Number and SPID for Line 1 ▲ CAMERA CONTROL NUMBERS My Number1 [9727190320_ SPID1 [97271903200101_ My Number2 [972719032_ SPID2 [ ] ] ] ] Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Move the cursor to the NEXT SCREEN using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 Step 2. VL 384 Step 2 - Enter Video Number and SPID for Line 2 ▲ CAMERA CONTROL NUMBERS My Number1 [9727190322_ SPID1 [97271903220101_ My Number2 [9727190323_ SPID2 [ ] ] ] ] Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Move the cursor to the NEXT SCREEN using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Step 3. VL 384 Step 3 - Enter Video Number and SPID for Line 3 ▲ CAMERA CONTROL NUMBERS My Number1 [9727190324_ SPID1 [97271903240101_ My Number2 [9727190324_ SPID2 [ ] ] ] ] Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Move the cursor to the NEXT SCREEN using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 Step 4. VL 128/384 Step 1 - Optional User Settings ▲ CAMERA CONTROL NUMBERS Your Site name [Irving ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. ➂ To set the site name, press the ENTER button. Step 5. VL 128/384 This is Remote Name Registration. Using the cursor to hihlight and Press ENTER to select.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➃ When complete, use the top and bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button to select COMPLETE or CANCEL. You return to the optional information screen. Step 1 - Optional User Settings ▲ Your Site name [Irving ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Page 5-20 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 5.6.2 Change the password ① Select the password moving the cursor using the top and/or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ▲ CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. ➁ Press the ENTER button to set password. Password ENTER [1234] Input 4-digit password.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➃ Register with the ENTER button after completing password. You return to the optional user settings screen. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ] ▲ Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Page 5-22 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 5.6.3 Set the date and time ① Move the cursor to the TIME SETTING using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ▲ CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. ➁ Press the ENTER button to define the time and date setting.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➃ Register with the ENTER button. You return to the optional user settings screen. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ] ▲ Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. Page 5-24 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 5.6.4 Set the date and time display ① Move the cursor to the TIME DISPLAY using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ▲ CAMERA CONTROL ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen ENTER Press ENTER after choosing each item.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 5.6.5 Set the auto power save ① Move the cursor to the AUTO POWER SAVE using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ▲ CAMERA CONTROL ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: Next screen Prior screen ENTER Press ENTER after choosing each item.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 ➃ Move the cursor to the NEXT SCREEN using the top or bottom portion of the CAMERA CONTROL button. Step 1 - Optional User Settings Your Site name [Irving ] Password [1234] Time setting [12/1/1998 12 : 07] Time display: Auto Power Save: ▲ Next screen Prior screen Press ENTER after choosing each item. You must shut down and restart your unit before the new setting will take effect.
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide America, Inc. VisuaLink Powering Up Ver .22.02.37 Page 5-28 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 5.7 Maintenance Settings Chapter 5 This sets the loopback test, viewing of hardware/software revision levels and initializing of the VisuaLink. To set the maintenance functions. ① Select the MAINTENANCE icon in the Environment Setting menu. CALL PAGE CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ▲ Maintenance. ➁ Press ENTER button. The current setting screen is displayed. Software version Hardware version ▲ Loopback test 22 . 02 . 37 12 . 00 .
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Chapter 5 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➂ Press the CALL PAGE button to advance to the Initialize screen. ▲ Environment setting initialization Clear custom register: Previous page: CALL PAGE Press ENTER after choosing. Note: Clear custom register options are: All, Speed dial, Redial, and Camera Preset. ➃ Using the CAMERA CONTROL button highlight the appropriate initialization and press the ENTER button.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 5 ➄ Using the NUMBERICAL buttons to choose the appropriate initialization. The restart screen appears. You must shut down and restart your unit before the new setting will take effect. Do you want to restart your unit now? Yes: ENTER No: CANCEL ➄ Press ENTER to restart the system, start up screen will be displayed. Press CANCEL to return to LOCAL SITE SETTING menu. America, Inc. VisuaLink Powering Up Ver .22.02.37 ➅ VisuaLink Start up screen. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 Chapter 6 About Calling In this chapter you will learn to make and receive calls. The Dialing Directory is a phone book that you create, listing the names and phone numbers of the sites that you can call. Once you have entered these names and numbers into the Dialing Directory, you can call a site by either Directory dialing or speed dialing. The final section is how to receive a call on your VisuaLink. 6.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Place Manual Dial Call Phone Number 1 ▲ ENTER [ ] Phone Number 2 [ Speed ] : <128kb/s> Press ENTER or CALL after entering Press CANCEL to go to Call Screen NUMBER Checking Operation Verify that local and remote sites are able to be seen and heard at the remote ends. Verify that a control from the remote controller is normal by referring to Chapter 8 Operation Method.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 Place Manual Dial Call Phone Number 1 ENTER ▲ [ 9725185000 ] Phone Number 2 [ 9725185000 ] Speed : <128kb/s> Press ENTER or CALL after entering Press CANCEL to go to Call Screen NUMBER ➃ If your call needs two (2) telephone numbers, enter the second number using the NUMBER buttons. Press the ENTER button when finished. If your call needs only one (1) telephone number, skip this step.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Place Manual Dial Call Phone Number 1 CAMERA CONTROL ▲ ENTER [ 9725185000 ] Phone Number 2 [ 9725185001 ] Speed : <128kb/s> Press ENTER or CALL after entering Press CANCEL to go to Call Screen NUMBER SPEED PHONE NUMBERS NEED TO BE ENTERED TEL, 56, 64 1 112, 128 2 (VL128) 1 or 2 (VL384) 168, 192 1 (VL384) 224, 256 1 (VL384) 280, 384 1 (VL384) ➅ Press the ENTER button or CALL button to start dialing the remote site. Calling Remote Site.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 Receiving Video from Remote Site Connected Line Speed: 128kb/s REC After the lines connect a picture from the far-site appears. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 6 6.2 Set Speed Dial Number VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The Dialing Directory is a phone book that you create, listing the names and phone numbers of the remote sites. It makes dialing calls faster and easier. When you add a new directory entry, you enter the site name and the phone number. When you add an entry, the speed dial directory assigns a speed dial number for that site. The next time you want to call that site, you can simply type in the speed number or highlight the site name. 6.2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 ▲ Speed Dial Menu is displayed. shows the selection of a number. Speed dial register ▲ CAMERA CONTROL 001. 002. 003. 004. 005. Press ENTER after choosing a number. ENTER Note: If a name is displayed beside a number, it is already registered. ➂ Enter the SITE NAME by the following steps: a. Highlight the letter, number, or symbol that you want using the CAMERA CONTROL button. b. Press the ENTER button to accept the letter, number, or symbol.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➃ Speed Dial setting screen is displayed. 001. Irving CANCEL ▲ ENTER Phone Number 1 [ ] Phone Number 2 [ ] Speed NUMBER : < 128kb/s> Press ENTER after entering ➄ Type the first telephone number using the NUMBER buttons. If incorrectly entered, delete a number with the CANCEL button. ➅ Using the CAMERA CONTROL button, select PHONE NUMBER 2. Type the second telephone number. Note: If placing a video call at rates above 128, this step maybe deleted. 001.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 ➆ Using the CAMERA CONTROL button, highlight SPEED. Using the left and right sides of the CAMERA CONTROL button, set the VIDEO SPEED. The default is 128. 001. Irving CANCEL ENTER Phone Number 1 [9725185000 ] Phone Number 2 [9725185001 ] ▲ Speed : < 128kb/s> Press ENTER after entering NUMBER Two telephone numbers are needed. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➇ Press the ENTER button to return to the SPEED DIAL screen. Speed dial register ENTER ▲ 001. Irving 002. 003. 004. 005. Press ENTER after choosing a number. ➈ Repeat ① to ➇ to register additional SPEED DIAL numbers. Page 6-10 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 6.2.2 Place Speed Dial Calls To dial a call from the dialing directory. ① Press the CALL button. ▲ Place Manual Dial Call Place Redial Call 001. 002. 003. 004. 005. CALL Press ENTER after choosing ➁ Move the cursor to the site you want to call using CAMERA CONTROL button. Press the ENTER button. Place Manual Dial Call Place Redial Call ▲ CAMERA CONTROL ENTER NDA-24230 Issue 2.0 001. Irving 002. 003. 004. 005.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➂ The following series of screens will appear on the monitor as the VisuaLink is placing the call. Calling Remote Site. Please wait… Phone Number 1 CALL ▲ [ 9725185000 ] Phone Number 2 [ 9725185001 ] ENTER REC Once the line has been connected, the screen will automatically display the remote site. Receiving Video from Remote Site Connected Line Speed: 128kb/s Speed is in yellow After the lines connect a picture from the far-site appears.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 6.2.3 Redialing a Call Sometimes when you place a video call, the call may not go through the first time. If this happens, you may want to redial the call. Just as with the redial feature on your telephone, the redial feature on your VisuaLink lets you automatically call the last 30 numbers that you have called or have received. ① Press the CALL button. The Dial Directory screen appears. ▲ Place Manual Dial Call Place Redial Call 001. Irving 002. 003. 004. 005.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➂ Select the number that you would like to redial from the menu. Use the CAMERA CONTROL button to scroll up or down through the 30 numbers. Press the ENTER button to make the call. Select Number to Redial ▲ CAMERA CONTROL 001. 7190409**71904 002. 9727190409 003. 17007307878 004. 17007346464 005.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 6 ➃ The following series of screens will appear on the monitor as the VisuaLink is placing the call. Calling Remote Site. Please wait… CALL Phone Number 1 [7190409 ] Phone Number 2 [7190410 ] ENTER REC Once the line has been connected, the screen will automatically display the remote site. Receiving Video from Remote Site Connected Line Speed: 128kb/s Speed is in yellow After the lines connect a picture from the far-site appears. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 6 6.3 End a Call HANGUP CANCEL VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Press the HANGUP button on the remote controller to display the menu for disconnecting the remote end. Disconnecting, OK? Yes: ENTER No: CANCEL ENTER ① Press the ENTER button to end the video call. Press the CANCEL button to continue the video call. Note 1: If the line cannot be disconnected from the remote controller, turn off the power switch. This will force the VisuaLink to hang up the video call.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 6.4 Answer a Call Chapter 6 The VisuaLink is able to be set to automatic answer mode or manual answer. If the VisuaLink set to an automatic answer all incoming calls will be answered by the VisuaLink without user intervention.When you receive a video call and your system is set for manual answer, your system rings just like a telephone, and you see a message like this on your screen: INCOMING CALL, PRESS ENTER TO ANSWER. ① To answer the call: Press the ENTER button.
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Chapter 6 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Receiving Video from Remote Site Connected Line Speed: 128kb/s Speed is in yellow ➂ Press CANCEL button if rejecting an incoming call. Rejected incoming call........ Remote Address: Irving HQ 9722345678 CANCEL Page 6-18 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Conference Mode This chapter gives an in-depth description of the on-screen menus. 7.1 How to Display the Conference Mode On-Screen Icons This menu will display line speed, audio mode, video format and data settings for the local site and conference mode. ① Press MENU button to display the on-screen icons. MENU ▲ Setting the PIP parameter. Icon Description Menu screen for setting PIP position to be displayed on the screen.
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Chapter 7 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➁ Move the cursor ▲ with CAMERA CONTROL button to the conference control icon and press ENTER button. Conference Control Menu is displayed. CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ▲ Display conference information. Local screen setting with no connection.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 7 ➂ Press the CAMERA CONTROL button left side to see the COMMON settings. Status Remote : Point-to-Point : 9725184380 Speed Video Format Audio mode MLP speed LSD speed : : : : : 384Kb/s QCIF LD-CELP OFF 2.4Kb/s Far-end Telephone Number Negotiated parameters. Switch or mode using <–> key. Note: This COMMON setting screen will only appear when the VisuaLink is connected to a remote control.
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Chapter 7 7.2 Picture-in-Picture Menu VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The little window that is displayed on your screen is called the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) windows. You can make this window appear or disappear anytime during the configuration. The PIP can be displayed in any quadrant. Set PIP display: ① Press the MENU button to display the onscreen icons. ➁ Select icon that displays a picture with a little window. The icon is called SETTING THE PIP DISPLAY POSITION.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 7 ▲ CAMERA CONTROL PIP position : PIP format : > Press ENTER after choosing. ENTER PIP position: Sets the display position for PIP on the monitor screen. Possible settings are: Top right Top left Bottom right Bottom Left PIP format: Sets the video image to be displayed in PIP.
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Chapter 7 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➄ The PIP image is displayed if you selected RECEIVE in the PIP menu. CAMERA CONTROL ENTER ➅ Press the CANCEL or MENU button twice to return to the video image. MENU CANCEL Page 7-6 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 7.3 Camera Preset Menu Chapter 7 During a videoconference, you may want the camera to point at a particular person or location, such as at the main speaker or at a flipchart. Camera presets are buttons that let you store camera positions for the main and sub-camera. After you set a camera preset, all you have to do is press one numerical button to make the main or sub-camera move to that stored preset. To set camera preset button: ① Set the camera to the desired position.
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Chapter 7 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➄ Select the camera that is to be preset. The CAMERA PRESET SELECT option is highlighted, using the CAMERA CONTROL button (press left or right side) select between the NEAR END and FAR END camera options. Press the ENTER button when the selection is made. Registering NEAR END camera preset ENTER ▲ CAMERA CONTROL 1. Camera name: Name of Preset 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8. 9. Press ENTER after choosing. ➅ Select the preset number.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 7 ➆ Select the talker name. Enter the name you would like displayed everytime the preset is activated. Highlight the letter or number to be selected, press the ENTER button to input and use the CANCEL button to delete last selected option. After entering the name move cursor to COMPLETE and press ENTER button to store. Registering NEAR END camera preset ENTER ▲ CAMERA CONTROL 1. MAIN CAM: FRONT 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8. 9. Press ENTER after choosing.
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Chapter 7 7.4 Audio Conditioning VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Performs audio training function by generating white noise. This is to condition the room acoustically. ① Press the MENU button to display the on-screen icons. ➁ Select the START AUDIO TRAINING icon on the main menu using the CAMERA CONTROL button. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ Start audio training. ➂ Press ENTER button to select START AUDIO TRAINING. CANCEL Start audio training? Yes: ENTER No: CANCEL ENTER Page 7-10 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 7 The white noise is transmitted. Audio training Now When the VisuaLink has completed its training, the white noise automatically turns off and returns to the MAIN MENU screen. CAMERA CONTROL ▲ Start audio training. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 7 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide ➃ Press the CANCEL or MENU button once in order to return to the video image. MENU CANCEL Page 7-12 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Operation Method This chapter explains how to perform basic remote control functions of the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384, such as switching monitor screens, and controlling cameras. Your system is ON if the light near the power display on the front of the VisuaLink unit is lit. POWER HEADSET POWER LINE B1 B2-B6 Power LED Power Switch If the VisuaLink is not ON, press the POWER SWITCH on the front of the VisuaLink unit. 8.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 124/384 User Guide The following defines the status message: ① Picture Source This displays the picture source (transmission/reception/still-picture) currently displayed. It displays the remote location name when displaying a received picture. ➁ Type of camera control Displays the current camera control (local or remote). ➂ Camera display Displays the camera that was last selected for control (Camera 1 or Camera 2). ➃ Time display Displays the local time. 8.1.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.2 Volume Control Chapter 8 If the volume from the far-end is either too faint or too loud, you can adjust it with the VOLUME buttons on the hand held remote. 8.2.1 Increase the volume ① Press the VOLUME UP button. Irving 12:01 VOLUME UP Volume 07 ) ) ) ) ) Local control: Camera 1 The volume bar appears on the monitor to show you the volume level.
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Chapter 8 8.3 Muting Your Microphone VisuaLink 124/384 User Guide If you want to speak privately to someone at your site during your videoconference, you can mute your microphone. 8.3.1 Mute your microphone ① Press MUTE button. Irving 12:05 MUTE MUTE Local control: Camera 1 MUTE is displayed on the screen. The remote cannot hear your voice. Note: MUTE is displayed when the local microphone is muted. The MUTE logo will blink ON/OFF. 8.3.2 Unmute your microphone ① Press MUTE button.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.4 Switching Monitor Screens Chapter 8 During a Video conference, you may want to see a preview of local site to transmit or a still-picture in addition to seeing pictures sent from the remote. Use the Monitor Switching Feature. The user is able to switch the picture at the local site. 8.4.1 Preview the Local image Previewing simply means looking at the image from your main camera or your document camera so that you can make any adjustments before the videoconference starts.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 124/384 User Guide 8.4.2 Display a received picture ① Press the RECEIVE button. Irving RECEIVE Local control: Camera 1 8.4.3 Recall a snapshot Recall a snapshot simply means looking at the last snapshot that you sent or receive. ① Press the VIEW button. STILL VIEW The snapshot appears on your screen again, but the people at far-end do not see it unless they recall it themselves. Page 8-6 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.5 Switching Camera Pictures Chapter 8 With your system, you can send video to the far-end from your MAIN CAM or CAM 2. 8.5.1 Local switching Switching the video image sent to the remote site. ① Press the MAIN CAM button. Irving MAIN CAM Local control: Camera 1 A picture of Camera 1 is sent to the remote. Note: Image as seen by the remote-end. 8.5.2 Transmit Camera 2 picture ① Press CAM 2 button.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.5.3 Remote switching To switch the transmitted picture sent from the remote site: ① Press the FAR END button. . Irving FAR END Remote control: Camera 1 The system switches control from local to remote control. This is indicated by the local message. Note: Image as seen by the local site. ➁ Press the MAIN CAM or CAM 2 button. The far site sends the camera selected.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 8 8.5.4 Switch back to local control ① Press the NEAR END button. Irving NEAR END Local control: Camera 1 A control switches back to the local. Note: Image as seen by the local site. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 8 8.6 PIP Functions VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The little window that appears on your screen is called the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) window. You can make this window appear or disappear anytime. 8.6.1 Display the PIP ① Press the PIP button. Irving PIP Local control: Camera 1 PIP is displayed. Note 1: PIP displays the transmitting image. The image shown on the monitor could be a mirror or non-mirror image. This depends on the PIP menu setting. Note 2: Please refer to Section 7.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.7 Send a Snapshot Chapter 8 During a meeting, you may want to distribute copies of a diagram or pass around an illustration so that everyone can take a closer look at what you are discussing. You can do the same in a videoconference by sending a snapshot. A snapshot is a picture like an electric photograph that you can send to the far-end. 8.7.1 Send a snapshot ① Press either the MAIN CAM or CAM 2 button to view the image from the camera.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.7.2 Switch back to the far-site viewing ① Press the RECEIVE button. Irving RECEIVE SEND Local control: Camera 2 8.7.3 Receive a snap shot picture When a snap shot picture is received, the on-screen video freezes for a second and the video images automatically change to the snap shot picture. Snap Shot Picture Local control: Camera 2 Page 8-12 NDA-24230 Revision 1.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.8 Camera Functions Chapter 8 During a videoconference, you might want to adjust your MAIN CAM or CAM 2 to zoom in or out on a person or persons to display something else in the picture. 8.8.1 Local Control To move your MAIN camera. ① Select the MAIN CAM button. ➁ Press the ZOOM and/or CAMERA CONTROL button. Keep adjusting these buttons until the camera displays the correct image. MAIN CAM ZOOM CAMERA CONTROL Local control: Camera 1 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.8.2 Adjust the CAM 2 ① Select the CAM 2 button. CAM 2 CAMERA CONTROL ZOOM Local control: Camera 2 ➁ Press the ZOOM and/or CAMERA CONTROL button. Keep adjusting these buttons until the camera displays the correct image. Page 8-14 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 8 8.8.3 Far-End Control Adjust far-end camera: During a videoconference, you may want to move a far-end camera if, for example, you cannot see the person who is speaking or if you want to zoom out to see everyone in the room. ① Press the FAR END button. Irving FAR END Remote control: Camera 1 The control switches to the remote control. ➁ Select the camera that you would like to control.
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Chapter 8 8.9 Using Camera Preset VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Once you have set your camera presets, you simply press one of the number buttons on the hand held remote. The camera then, moves to the preset position and the people at the far-end see that view. 8.9.1 Activate a stored camera preset ① Press NUMBER button (1 to 9). Note 1: The camera moves to a stored position, and the speaker’s name is displayed.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.10 Pointer Display Chapter 8 Pointer is used to highlight an area on the video monitor. The pointer can be displayed on documents, diagrams and motion video. The pointer is controlled on a first come, first served bases. Control can only be surrendered when the pointer button is released. 8.10.1 Display the pointer ① Press POINTER button. POINTER Note: A pointer is displayed on the monitor at the local and remote location. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Chapter 8 VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 8.10.2 Move the pointer ① Press CAMERA CONTROL button. : operating side : receiving side CAMERA CONTROL The pointer moves to the direction pressed on the button. Note 1: The pointer on the monitor at the remote location also moves. Note 2: A camera cannot be controlled during a pointer display. 8.10.3 Delete the pointer ① Press POINTER button. POINTER The Pointer has disappeared from the local and remote monitors. Page 8-18 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Chapter 9 Chapter 9 VisuaLink Troubleshooting Guide The following table lists many common problems and likely causes and solutions. Table 9-1: Troubleshooting Guide Area Condition VL does not power on System Control Remote controller does not operate Check Item and Countermeasures [If the power lamp does not light] • Is the power cable of VisuaLink plugged into an AC outlet? • Make sure the outlet has power and not controlled by a switch.
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Chapter 9 Area VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Condition Picture is slow Picture is too Blocky Video Check Item and Countermeasures [One channel has connected] • Look at front panel and verify that both B1 and B1-B6 LEDs are lit. • Video quality is set to Resolution handling • Change the video quality to motion handling.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Area Condition Chapter 9 Check Item and Countermeasures [When placing a call, the line immediately hangs up] • Make sure the network is connected.? • The line could be busy. Please try later. • Verify the line conditioning setting match that for the VL. [Line disconnects a few seconds/minutes after placing a call] • The line could be busy. Please try later. • Remote equipment could be turned OFF. • Verify the number called.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix A Appendix A Audio/Data/Video Bit Rate Assignment Table 64kbps (1B) Selection of Audio Coding Method G.711 mLAW PCM Audio Communication Speed (kb/s) Video Communication Speed MLP 4kbps MLP 6.4 kbps G.722 SBADPCM G.728 LDCELP No Audio 56.0 48.0 16.0 0.0 LSD off 0.0 10.4 42.4 54.4 LSD 1.2 kbps 0.0 9.2 41.2 57.2 LSD 9.6 kbps x 0.0 32.8 48.8 LSD off 0.0 8.0 40.0 56.0 LSD 1.2 kbps x x x x LSD 9.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix B Appendix B Software Upgrade Instructions This appendix contains instructions for upgrading your VisuaLink 128 system software. If you have any question about the upgrade, please call your videoconferencing provider. Upgrade Instructions MENU To upgrade your system, all you need to do is dial into a software upgrade server from your system. The server will recognize your system and upgrade your system automatically.
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Appendix B VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Environmental Initialize 1. Press the MENU button on the Wireless remote controller. 2. Using the wireless remote controller select the On-Screen ICON labeled SETTING ENVIRONMENTS. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Enter the PASSWORD and then press the ENTER button on the wireless controller. 5. Using the wireless remote controller select the On-Screen ICON labeled MAINTENANCE. 6. Press the ENTER button. 7. Locate the PAGE UP button on the wireless remote controller.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix B F/W download On Screen Display (OSD) Connection to the version up center. The system shouldn’t be powered down when the initialize screen starts. Otherwise boot up program will be erased. In case of same version. Maintenance being performed from the Center. Maintenance being performed from the Center. Please wait ….. Please wait ….. Your version is the same as the Center. Start to download program.
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Appendix B VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide The system shouldn’t be powered down when the initialize screen starts. Otherwise boot up program will be erased. Program is being upgraded Please wait ….. The system shouldn’t be powered down when the initialize screen starts. Otherwise boot up program will be erased. Program is being upgraded. Please wait ….. Initializing now The system shouldn’t be powered down when the initialize screen starts. Otherwise boot up program will be erased.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix B The system shouldn’t be powered down when the initialize screen starts. Otherwise boot up program will be erased. Verifing Program Please wait ….. Verifying now Upgrade is complete. Please power the system off and back on. NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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Appendix B VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide This page is for your notes. Page B-6 NDA-24230 Issue 2.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix C Appendix C CALL Menu Structure When the CALL button is pressed the following screen is shown. Initial Screen ▲ View of the local camera CANCEL or HANGUP button is selected Place Manual Dialed Call Place Redail Calll The ENTER button is pressed Place Manual Dial Call Phone Number 1 ▲ 001. 9725184380 002. 9725184382 003. 004. 005.
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Appendix C VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 2 The CAMERA CONTROL DOWN button is pressed Place Manual Dial Call Phone Number 1 9725184380 Phone Number 2 ▲ Note: The first line entered is duplicated on the second line. The cusor highlights the last number on the second dial number.
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VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide Appendix D Appendix D How to Order ISDN BRI This appendix contains the minimum ISDN BRI specification that the VisuaLink can operate. If you should have any question about the ISDN ordering procedure, please call your videoconferencing provider. The ISDN configuration can be a complicated process. Things to remember when ordering your ISDN. • The VisuaLink only uses one type of ISDN, BRI.
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Appendix D VisuaLink 128/384 User Guide 2. The network provider provisions the correct ISDN BRI and completes the following list of questions. ISDN BRI Service Specification needed: As defined by Bellcore; the ISDN BRI simplified ordering code is EZ-ISDN1. • The ISDN BRI protocol National ISDN-1 • The ISDN BRI service must be terrified and available from the customer’s local central office. • The D channel should not permit X.