3-207-456-16 (1) Video Communication System Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record The model and the serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCS-1/1P Serial No. ______________ WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING This unit has no power switch.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden. If you dispose the unit, consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The built-in battery must be treated as a chemical waste. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Using This Manual ............................. 9 Features ............................................ 10 System Components ........................ 12 Basic System Components ......... 12 Optional Equipment ................... 13 System Configuration ...................... 15 System Configuration via a LAN ................................ 15 System Configuration via an ISDN ...............................
Copying the Setting of the Phone Book Menu ......................66 Deleting the Registered Remote Party ................................66 Creating a Private Phone Book ..66 Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference Starting a Conference by Calling a Remote Party ....................................69 Turning on the Power .................69 Using the Launcher Menu ..........70 Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode ...............................73 Calling a Remote Party ...............
Saving Still Images Using the Communication Submenu ....................... 113 Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — Communication Submenu .............. 114 Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor .......................................... 115 Switching the Picture Displayed on Dual Monitors ............... 117 Using Multiple Microphones ......... 118 Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) ............................................. 120 Recording Audio During a Conference ................
Installing the MCU software .... 160 Setting for a Multipoint Videoconference ........... 162 Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List ................................164 Starting a Multipoint Videoconference ............................168 Calling Remote Parties ............. 168 Receiving a Call from a Remote Party .............................. 172 Using the Display Control ..............173 What is “Broadcast Mode”? ..... 173 Broadcast Modes and Displayed Windows ................
Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors .................... 223 List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/1P ....................... 224 Videoconferencing Room Layout .. 226 Camera Range .......................... 226 Installing the Communication Terminal and Camera .... 227 Glossary ......................................... 228 Menu Configuration .....................
Using This Manual The chapters cover the following contents; please read the chapters that may be required for your type of videoconference. Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation This chapter guides you through the system configuration and information required to use your Video Communication System for the first time. It shows you how to install and connect your Video Communication System, to turn the system on/off and how to access basic on-screen menus.
Features Wide range of video/audio compression format selectable The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is a videoconferencing system that provides natural, face-to-face communications with a remote party by transmitting and receiving images and sound via LAN (Local Area Network) or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) connections. The Video Communication System supports Interlaced SIF, H.264, MPEG4, H.263+, H.263 and H.261 for video compression format, and MPEG4 Audio, G.722.1, G.722, G.729, G.
of one monitor for motion pictures, and the other monitor for pictures from a computer or still images. Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Supports an encrypted videoconference (only for LAN connection) When you connect to other terminals via LAN, you can start a videoconference only with the terminals that enter the preset password. This feature allows you to hold a strictly confidential videoconference.
System Components The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is composed of basic system components for a basic videoconference, and optional equipment for an enhanced videoconference. Basic System Components The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is the basic system of the PCS1/1P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components: 12 Unit Description PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal Contains the video codec, audio codec, echo canceler, network interfaces and system controller.
Optional Equipment TV monitor Unit Description TV, Projector, etc. Used as a monitor and speakers. Optional equipment especially designed for use with the PCS-1/1P The following optional devices are used to enhance your videoconference. Unit Description PCS-B384 ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to three ISDN lines; 6B channels usable. PCS-B768 ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to six ISDN lines; 12B channels usable.
Unit Description PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand Allows transmission of pictures to the Communication Terminal by infrared signals without connecting a cable. CTE-600 Communication Transducer Integrated microphone/speaker system suitable for remote communication. The uni-directional microphones pick up clear voice with minimum background noise. Moreover, the omni-directional speaker outputs sound equally in all directions. PCS-323M1 H.
System Configuration System Configuration via a LAN This allows you: • To hold a point-to-point videoconference over LAN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”.
System Configuration via an ISDN Connection to ISDN is required to use the PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this system. This allows you: • To hold a point-to-point videoconference over ISDN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”. • To hold a videoconference with high speeds and highest quality image transmission by connecting up to three ISDN lines (when using the PCSB384) or by connecting up to six ISDN lines (when using the PCS-B768).
System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference You need to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software.
System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCS320M1 H.320 MCU software. This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to six sites over ISDN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”. • To show the still images on the second TV monitor or projector.
System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Conference This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN and ISDN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”. • To show the still images on the second TV monitor or projector. • To pick up a large number of participants’ voices using up to two external microphones.
System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box especially designed to use with this System and to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software. This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”. • To use the data from a computer or external equipment. • To show the data from a computer or still images on the second TV monitor or projector.
System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit and the PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software.
System Connections This section describes the typical system connections. Notes • Be sure to turn off all the equipment before making any connections. • Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit or Communication Terminal. • For safety, do not connect the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connector to a network that applies an excess voltage via the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connector.
System Connection via an ISDN Notes PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit TERMINAL VISCA OUT to TERMINAL AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 Power cord* Camera cable* PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal AUDIO OUT PCS-AC195 AC adaptor to a wall outlet to CAMERA UNIT AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
Preparing the System Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander Most of the operations with the Video Communication System can be controlled with the supplied Remote Commander. 1 Remove the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with correct polarities into the battery compartment. Note Be sure to insert the batteries E side first. Inserting them forcibly e side first may damage the insulated film covering the batteries and cause a short circuit.
Turning On/Off the TV Monitor Together With the Communication Terminal TV monitor CAMERA UNIT MIC 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T IR OUT 1 ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 2 WHITE BOARD DC 19.5V DSB Remote sensor IR repeater (supplied) to IR OUT Note If the TV monitor is not turned on by pressing the @/1 button on the Remote Commander, change the “IR Repeater Mode” setting in the General Setup menu. For details on the “IR Repeater Mode” setting, see “General Setup Menu” on page 47.
Turning the System On/Off This section describes how to turn on or off the Communication Terminal. Turning On 1 Turn on the TV monitor. If the IR repeater is installed in the TV monitor, set the TV monitor to standby mode. The TV monitor will turn on simultaneously when the Communication Terminal is turned on. 2 Turn on the power of any other equipment to be used for the videoconference. 3 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the on position (@).
Notes For setups using the wizard, see “Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard” on page 31. • Used with an optional device especially designed for use with this system, such as the Data Solution Box or ISDN Unit, for the first time, the Communication Terminal may automatically upgrade the software of the connected device. While the upgrading message is displayed on the monitor screen, be sure not to turn off the Communication Terminal. Doing so may cause malfunction of the system.
Setting the Video Communication System to Standby Mode You can turn on the Video Communication System with the @/1 button on the Remote Commander if it is in standby mode. 1 Display the launcher menu on the monitor screen, then press the @/1 button on the Remote Commander. The message “Power off?” appears on the monitor screen. 2 Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select OK, and press the PUSH ENTER button. You may press the @/1 button on the Remote Commander. POWER indicator (Not lit.
Turning Off Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the off position (a). 2 Turn off the power of other equipment used for the videoconference. Note Set the power switch on the Communication Terminal off when the system will not be used for an extended period. While the power switch is off, you cannot receive a call from a remote party.
Displaying the Help Pressing the HELP button on the Remote Commander displays a balloon help or a help screen to guide most operations on the monitor screen. Note You can hide the balloon help used for entering characters. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to show the menu, select “Character Input Help” from the General Setup menu, and select “Off”. (See page 47.
When you turn on the Communication Terminal for the first time after installation and the self-diagnosis is completed, the setup wizard appears on the monitor screen. Register your local system data with the setup wizard using the Remote Commander. 3 Select a monitor from which signals are output. Note If you select a monitor from “Monitor Out”, other monitors than that you selected display no menus.
4 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Area Code: Enter the area code. Do not enter the first “0” number. Local Number: Enter the telephone number. The ISDN Setup Wizard appears when the PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is connected. When the ISDN Unit is not connected, the LAN Setup Wizard is displayed. Proceed to step 11.
Note 10Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. For customers in other countries than the USA and Canada The LAN Setup Wizard appears. For customers in the USA and Canada The ISDN Setup Wizard (SPID menu) appears. Set the SPID items, then select “Next” and press the PUSH ENTER button. The LAN Setup Wizard appears. For details on the SPID settings, see “SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and Canada” on page 56.
Using the Menu 3 Press the V or v button to select the item you want to set or adjust, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The setting items are displayed. The Video Communication System uses the on-screen menus to make various adjustments and settings. This section describes how to adjust or set the items in the menus and gives a brief introduction of the menus. Setup Video/Audio Multipoint Mode Sound Priority Picture Priority Off Motion Priority More Options For the menu configuration, see page 231.
Menu Configurations The menus of this system configure as described below. For more detailed menu configurations, refer to “Menu Configuration” on page 231. Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Phone Book menu/Private Phone Book menu Launcher menu Phone Book RECENT Recent IP Connect Phone Book TOKYO Bob John IP ISDN ISDN OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS 0-9 A-I Dial J-S T-Z Menu Angle Adj. Press to show help New Entry IP:0.0.0.
Launcher menu The Dial menu is used to call a remote party who is not registered in the Phone Book. The menu appears when you select “Dial” in the launcher menu or from the menu tabs, or press the CONNECT/ DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Angle Adj. Press to show help IP:0.0.0.
Memory Stick menu Setup menu (for the administrator) Memory Stick Setup Dial Answer General Audio Administrator ISDN Multipoint Information Status Encryption via LAN SIP The Memory Stick menu is used when you are using a “Memory Stick”. The menu is not displayed unless a “Memory Stick” is installed in the Communication Terminal. The menu appears when you select from the menu tabs displayed by selecting “Menu” in the launcher menu.
desired symbol. Pressing the 0 button also enables you to enter the symbol. Entering Characters This section explains how to enter the letters, numerals or symbols on the text box in the menu using the Remote Commander.
Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators 2 The Setup menu for the administrator appears on the monitor screen. Setup Dial Answer General Audio LAN Administrator ISDN Multipoint Information Status Encryption via LAN SIP Note You can also display the Setup menu for the administrator by pressing the numeric button 9 on the Remote Commander twice while the initial Setup menu (shown in step 1) or the screen in communication is displayed.
The selected setup menu appears. Dial Setup Menu Dial Setup The Dial Setup menu is used to set the attributes for dialing. Page: 1/4 Line I/F IP Bonding Auto Number of Lines 12B (768K) LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Prefix Prefix-None Restrict Auto Save 4 Page 1/4 Dial Setup Page: 1/4 Cancel Set the respective items. For details on individual items, see the relevant menu pages. 5 After the setting is completed, use the V, v, B or b button to select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
LAN Bandwidth Selects the bandwidth to be used when connected to a LAN. You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”. When “Other” is selected, a bandwidth value between 1 and 1920 Kbps can be entered. For details on setting the prefix number, see Page 3 of the Dial Setup Menu on page 42. Restrict Selects the ISDN transmission rate at dialing. Auto: Selects when connecting a remote party via a normal ISDN line.
Audio Mode Selects the compression format of audio to be sent to a remote party. ALL: Sends any audio compression format depending on the format used on the remote site. MPEG4 Audio: Sends audio based on the MPEG4 format. G.722.1: Sends audio based on the G.722.1 standard. G.722: Sends audio based on the G.722 standard. G.729: Sends audio based on the G.729 standard. G.728: Sends audio based on the G.728 standard. G.723.1: Sends audio based on the G.723.1 standard. G.711: Sends audio based on the G.
Page 4/4 Answer Setup Menu The Answer Setup menu is used to set up for receiving a call. Dial Setup Page: 4/4 Telephone Mode Auto More Options Enable Off User Name Input Off Page 1/2 Answer Setup Page: 1/2 Auto Answer Save Cancel More Options Enable Selects whether you set the items in the Dial Setup menu for each dial list. On: Enables setting for each dial list. When you select “More Options Enable” in the List Edit menu of the Phone Book, the Dial Setup menu appears.
the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case, set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing. H.263+: Receives pictures based on Recommendation H.263+. H.261: Receives pictures based on Recommendation H.261. No Video: Receives audio only without pictures. LAN Bandwidth Select the bandwidth to be used when connected to a LAN. You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”.
On: Enables control of each other’s cameras. Off: Disables control of the remote party’s camera. For details on the T.120 data conference, see “Conducting a Data Conference Using NetMeeting – T.120 Data Conference” on page 128. H.239 Selects whether you use the dual video presentation mode based on the H.239 standard. On: Enables the dual video presentation mode based on the H.239 standard. Off: Disables the dual video presentation mode based on the H.239 standard.
Standby Mode Sets whether the Communication Terminal is set to standby mode if it is not operated for a specified period of time. On: Activates standby mode. Off: Deactivates standby mode. Standby Time Specifies the time that the system remains on before entering the standby mode. You can specify a time between 1 and 99 minutes. For details on standby mode, see “Standby Mode Function” on page 27. Time Display Selects whether you display the elapsed time on the monitor screen during the conference.
Control by Far End When “Far End Camera Control” is set to “On” in the Dial Setup menu on the local party and in the Answer Setup menu on the remote party, you can temporarily reject the camera control command transmitted by the remote party. On: Accepts the camera control command. Off: Rejects the camera control command.
AUX1 Enter the label to be displayed when “AUX1” (equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX1 on the Communication Terminal) is selected in the Video Input Select menu. AUX2 Enter the label to be displayed when “AUX2” (equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX2 on the Communication Terminal) is selected in the Video Input Select menu. Audio Setup Menu The Audio Setup menu is used to set various audio items. Page 1/2 The level meter indicating the audio input level is displayed.
available regardless of the “Input Select” setting. Off: Disables the built-in echo canceler. Lip Sync Selects whether to enable the Lip Sync function. On: Enables the Lip Sync function. The movement of the speaker’s lips is synchronized with his voice. Off: Disables the Lip Sync function. Dial Tone Selects whether or not to output a ring-back tone and busy tone when you are dialing. On: Outputs the dial tone. Off: Does not output the dial tone.
Page 2/8 LAN Setup Menu When you conduct a conference via a LAN, set the items in the LAN Setup menu. LAN Setup Page: 2/8 Gatekeeper Mode For details on the settings, consult with the network administrator.
Trap Destination Enter the address of the trap destination SNMP manager. Community Enter the community name managed by the SNMP manager. The default setting is “public”. Normally, there is no need to change. Off: Does not request resending a packet. Adaptive Rate Control Sets whether or not to always optimize the LAN bandwidth. On: Always optimizes. Off: Disables optimization of the LAN bandwidth. Note This item is enabled only when “Packet Resend Request” is set to “Off”.
TCP Port Number When “Port Number Used” is set to “Custom”, enter the TCP port number. The display shows usable port numbers. UDP Port Number When “Port Number Used” is set to “Custom”, enter the UDP port number. The display shows usable port numbers. For details on the port numbers used, see “List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/ 1P” on page 224.
PPPoE User Name Enter a user name when you use PPPoE for LAN connection. PPPoE Password Enter a password when you use PPPoE for LAN connection. Page 8/8 LAN Setup Administrator Setup Obtain automatically Primary DNS Page: 1/2 Administrator Passward Secondary DNS Superuser Passward Remote Access Passward Save Fixed IP for PPPoE Selects whether or not to make a PPPoE connection using the fixed IP. On: Uses the fixed IP for a PPPoE connection. Off: Does not use the fixed IP for a PPPoE connection.
Web Access Selects whether or not to permit accessing the PCS-1/1P via a Web browser or Telnet. Disabled: Prohibits accessing via a Web browser or Telnet. Enabled: Permits accessing via a Web browser or Telnet. Page 2/2 ISDN Setup Menu The ISDN Setup menu is used to set up the ISDN lines. Note The ISDN Setup menu is displayed only when the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is installed to your system.
Page 2/7 Page 6/7 Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting the telephone numbers. Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting the telephone numbers and the Auto SPID tab. ISDN Setup Page: 2/7 ISDN Setup Area Code Local Number Page: 6/7 A1 SPID A2 A1 B1 A2 B2 B1 C1 B2 C2 C1 Cancel C2 Auto SPID Area Code Enter the area code to be used for the ISDN interface. Do not enter the first “0” number of your area code.
Enter the same LDNs in the A1 and A2 (B1 and B2, C1 and C2, depending on the number of lines you use) text boxes. SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and Canada If you connect to an ISDN switch type, configuration of SPID (Service Profile Identifier) is required. When you select “Auto SPID” in the ISDN Setup Wizard (see page 32), the “Area Code”, “Local Number” and “SPID” setup items are automatically set. If “Auto SPID” is not available in your area, set up SPID manually using the ISDN Setup menu.
For the AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) and AT&T 5ESS (Multipoint Custom ISDN) switch type Enter the SPID in the A1 text box only. Multipoint Setup Menu The Multipoint Setup menu is used when you conduct a multipoint videoconference. ISDN Setup Note Page: 6/7 The Multipoint Setup menu is available when the System has the optional PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU or PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software installed.
Notes • The number of ISDN channels to be used for connecting a second remote point or more is defined by the number of ISDN lines you are using. • When you are called from a remote party and the remote party has set a lower number of ISDN channels than that set on this terminal, the setting on the remote party’s terminal has priority. Total LAN Bandwidth Selects the total bandwidth to be used for a multipoint videoconference via LAN.
Machine Information Menu The Machine Information menu shows the versions of the Communication Terminal and the connected equipment for exclusive use, installed software versions, etc. Machine Information VerX.XX ISDN UNIT Version VerX.XX DSB Version VerX.XX DSP Version VerX.XX Software Option Multipoint(H.323) Option I/F DSB, ISDN UNIT Host Name PCS-1 IP Address 0.0.0.
Status Menu The Status menu shows the current status of communication. The ISDN Line Status, LAN Line Status or LAN Connection Status will also be displayed depending on the line interface used. Communication Status One page for each point connected to the system will be displayed. The connected point is shown at the upper right corner of the page as “Connection A (or B, C….)”. The terminal’s name of the point is also displayed at its side.
LAN Line Status Encryption via LAN Menu Status Page: LAN Line Status 3/4 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 LAN5 Status: Cause Code: : Connected : Call failed : No call in progress : No network : Call in progress End For details on a videoconference with the encryption feature, see Chapter 7.
SIP Setup Menu The SIP Setup menu is used to conduct a videoconference with an IP phone using the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). For details on a videoconference using SIP, see Chapter 9. Registered User Name Enter the user name for the terminal to be registered on the SIP server. Password Sets the password for the terminal to be registered on the SIP server. Note Note The SIP Setup menu is available when the system has the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software installed.
The List Edit menu appears. Registering a Remote Party – Phone Book List Edit Index IP IP Line I/F: IP LAN Bandwidth: 1024 Kbps Save 3 1 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Phone Book” in the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The Phone Book menu opens. Phone Book RECENT Recent 0-9 A-I J-S T-Z New Entry 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “New Entry”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
5 Set up various items for the line on a remote site. the number of the remote party in the A1 text box. When “LAN” is selected in step 4 2 Select the number of the ISDN channels to be used for dialing. List Edit Index OSAKA IP IP Line I/F: IP 6 LAN Bandwidth: 1024 Kbps Save Select the line interface icon or a still image stored in a “Memory Stick” to be registered in the Phone Book. Cancel 1 Enter the IP address of the remote party.
Lines”. Up to 6B-channel connection is available when using this method. Note When you set “Number of Lines” to “2B”, you can connect to the remote party by selecting “ISDN (2B)” from “Line I/F” in the Dial menu. To set up more detailed options You can change the telephone number, IP address, name or setting registered in the Phone Book. 1 Open the Phone Book menu.
Deleting the Registered Remote Party Follow the procedure below to delete the remote party from the Phone Book. 1 Open the Phone Book menu. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the remote party to be deleted in the Phone Book menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. 3 Copying the Setting of the Phone Book Menu 1 Open the Phone Book menu.
Open the Private Phone Book menu and proceed with the steps described on pages 65 and 66. To copy all the contents of the Phone Book to the Private Phone Book 2 Open Page 2 of the Administrator Setup menu. Save Phone Book Load Phone Book Auto Dialing On To delete the Private Phone Book from the “Memory Stick” Create Private Phone Book Delete Private Phone Book Copy to Private Phone Book Save Cancel For how to open the menu, see “Registering Local Information” on page 39.
3 Press the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Edit”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The List Edit menu appears. List Edit ALPHA Index OSAKA IP IP 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 Line I/F IP LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Auto Dial Off Save Cancel 4 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Auto Dial”, press the PUSH ENTER button, then select “On” from the drop-down list.
Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference This chapter describes how to conduct a videoconference from start to finish after the administrator has completed various registrations and settings for the system. The videoconference explained here is a point-to-point conference via a LAN connection or ISDN connection using the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. For use of a “Memory Stick” or optional equipment, see Chapter 4. To conduct an encrypted conference via LAN, see Chapter 7.
3 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to on (@). The Communication Terminal turns on after a while. POWER indicators (Lights in green.) Power switch Three indicators on the front of the Communication Terminal and the POWER indicator on the camera light, then only the POWER indicators on both units remain on in green. The launcher menu will appear on the monitor screen and the picture shot by the local camera will also appear in the launcher menu.
2 System indicators The indicators show the current status of the local camera by the icons or letters listed below. Indicator Identificati Description (icon) on LAN status The indicator is shown in dark when the LAN is enabled to use, and in light when it is disabled. Multipoint Multipoint mode is activated. mode Memory Stick “Memory Stick” is inserted. ISDN status When the optional ISDN Unit is connected, usable ISDN port is shown. IP address Shows the IP address of the local system.
Indicator Identificati Description (icon) on Audio: 3 Audio input The selected audio input on the local system is shown. MIC (INT): Sound from the built-in microphone. MIC (EXT): Sound from an external microphone connected to the Communication Terminal. MIC (DSB): Sound from an external microphone connected to the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box. MIC (AUX): Sound from an external microphone connected to the AUX IN jack on the optional PCSDSB1 Data Solution Box.
Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode You can select whether priority for video/audio quality is given to still picture, motion picture or sound. 1 Press the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Menu” on the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can also display the menu by pressing the MENU button on the Remote Commander. The Setup menu appears.
4 Press the v button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Setup Video/Audio Picture Priority Multipoint Mode Auto Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show more detailed setup menus. Save Cancel The settings are saved and the screen returns to the launcher menu.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Line I/F”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Press the V or v button to select the line interface used to connect to the remote party, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Dial Line I/F IP LAN IP ISDN LAN Bandwidth: ISDN (2B) 1024 Kbps ISDN(Telephone) A2 B1 B2 More Options Dial Save 3 Configure the LAN, or ISDN line.
• To delete the entered IP address, press the DISPLAY (CLEAR) button on the Remote Commander. 2 Select the LAN bandwidth. Use the V, v, B or b button to select “LAN Bandwidth”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Press the V or v button to select the bandwidth from the displayed submenu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can choose from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and Other.
Note To connect to the remote party by entering all the telephone numbers for the ISDN lines used If the videoconferencing system of the remote party is not equipped with the BONDING function, entering one remote party’s telephone number does not allow automatic connection of multiple ISDN lines used to connect to the remote party.
Redial function Once you have input the IP address or ISDN line number using the Dial menu, it will be entered in the text box of the Dial menu the next time you open the menu. Notes The redial function is not available: – Once you have turned off the power of the system or set it to standby mode. – When you cancel dialing the entered IP address or ISDN telephone number. – When you open the Dial menu by pressing the number buttons on the Remote Commander.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote party from the Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Phone Book RECENT Recent IP TOKYO Bob John 0-9 A-I J-S T-Z IP ISDN ISDN Dial OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS PARIS 1234567 Edit New Entry Copy Delete 3 Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Dial”, then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander.
To call a remote party registered in the Private Phone Book 1 Insert a “Memory Stick” in which the Private Phone Book is registered into the Memory Stick slot on the Communication Terminal. The Phone Book menu changes to the Private Phone Book menu. Private Phone Book RECENT Recent IP Anne Jane Mary 0-9 A-I Anne 0.0.0.0 J-S T-Z New Entry 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote party you want to call from the Private Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
To search for a remote party in the Phone Book The Phone Book displays the list of the six parties at a time. When you select “Recent”, the Phone Book lists the six names you have most recently dialed. Selecting the “0-9”, “A-I”, “J-S” or “T-Z” tab opens the submenu. When you select the desired number or letter from the corresponding submenu, the Phone Book lists the six party names which start with the selected number or letter.
Receiving a Call from a Remote Party Operations for answering a call differ depending on the setting of the answer mode. Auto answer mode The system automatically receives a call from a remote party and you can start conferencing. Although no operation is necessary to start, the picture on the local site will be displayed on the remote site screen even if you are not ready to begin. Manual answer mode When there is an incoming call, the Communication Terminal rings.
Note See pages 85 to 98 to adjust the sound and picture during the conference. To receive a call in manual answer mode When you receive a call, the Communication Terminal rings and the message “Incoming call. Answer?” appears on the monitor screen. Press B or b to select “OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The system is then connected. Once the connection is made, the picture of the remote party is displayed on the local monitor screen and the sound is heard.
Ending the Conference 1 Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander. / ) button on the Remote The message “Disconnect?” appears on the monitor screen. 2 Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander again. The system is disconnected. Note The power of the Communication Terminal remains on even if the system is disconnected.
Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume of the sound to be received from a remote party. Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Commander to increase the volume, VOLUME – button to decrease it. The volume level indicator appears on the monitor screen. The indicator will automatically disappear if you do not operate the buttons for a certain time. Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference Notes • You need to set the volume of the TV monitor to an appropriate level first.
Cutting Off the Sound On Answering – Mic on Answer Function You can cut off the sound to be sent to a remote party when you have answered a call from the remote party. If you set “Mic on Answer” to “Off” in the Answer Setup menu, only the picture on the local party will be sent to the remote party when answering a call. The “MIC OFF” indicator appears on the monitor screen. To send the sound to the remote party Press the MIC ON/OFF button on the Remote Commander.
Adjusting the Camera You can adjust the image shot by the local camera that is sent to the remote party to obtain the desired angle and size. During communication you can also control the camera on the remote site to adjust the image shot by the remote camera. Selecting the Camera to be Controlled Before adjustment, choose whether you control the local or remote camera. 1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears.
Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom Determine the angle of view and the size of the picture to be displayed on the monitor screen by adjusting the angle and zoom. You can make adjustments in the monitor screen during communication and in the launcher menu when not in communication. You can also make adjustments using the Camera menu. To make adjustment during communication 1 Select the camera you want to adjust.
The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle and zoom. Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Press to show help Angle Adj. Press the or button on the Remote Commander to adjust the camera angle. Use the ZOOM buttons to zoom in and out. IP:0.0.0.0 ISDN:012345678912 Press the PUSH ENTER button to return to the Video:Main Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX previous screen. Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired angle of view is obtained.
4 Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired angle of view is obtained. 5 Use the ZOOM button to zoom in or out. Press the ZOOM T button to zoom in (to enlarge image), and the ZOOM W button to zoom out (to obtain wider range of image). 6 Press the PUSH ENTER button. Adjusting the Focus and Brightness Normally, the focus and brightness are automatically adjusted to obtain optimum levels. You can also adjust them manually.
To display the picture to fill the monitor screen To display the picture in full screen while the Camera menu is displayed, select “Adjustments”, then press the PinP button on the Remote Commander. To cancel the full screen mode, press the RETURN button or PinP button on the Remote Commander. To adjust the focus automatically Press the number button 0 on the Remote Commander. The “Auto Camera” indicator appears and the focus and brightness are automatically adjusted.
2 Adjust the camera angle and zoom. Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to adjust the zoom. 3 Keep one of the number buttons 1–6 pressed. The angle and zoom setting is stored in the selected number button, and the message “Registered to Preset number 1 (–6).” appears. To preset the setting in the launcher menu while not in communication 1 Adjust the camera angle and zoom in the launcher menu.
The FAR indicator is displayed on the monitor screen when the remote camera is selected. 5 Adjust the angle and zoom. Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to adjust the zoom. 6 Press the PUSH ENTER button. The setting is registered in the selected preset number. Recalling the Preset Angle and Zoom Setting To recall the preset setting in the monitor screen while in communication 1 Select the camera which you want to move to the preset position.
3 Press the V or v button to select the preset number (1-6) you want to recall, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Camera Preset Save 1 Preset Load 2 Adjustments 3 4 5 6 Use the following Remote Commander buttons to adjust the camera. : Auto adjustment On. : Focus+. : Focus: Brightness. : Backlight On/Off. The setting of the preset number is recalled and the camera moves to the position of that setting.
Selecting the Input Picture and Sound This section describes how to switch the picture displayed on the monitor screen, and how to switch the input picture and sound. Switching the Displayed Picture Between the Local and Remote Pictures 1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Near” or “Far” under “Display”.
Note While in communication you can switch the video input of the remote system by selecting “Far” in the Video Input Select menu. Video Input Select Near Far DSB Input Main Main RGB A Main: Select the picture shot by the Camera. Object: Select the picture from the optional PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand. AUX 1: Selects the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX 1 connector. AUX 2: Select the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX 2 connector.
Switching the Picture Displayed on the TV Monitor Each press of the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander switches the picture displayed on the monitor screen as follows: Picture shot by the local or remote camera DISPLAY button Still image transmitted or received Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference RGB picture Picture on a whiteboard Notes • A still image is displayed only when it has been transmitted or received.
Monitoring the Local Picture as a Window Picture – PinP Feature You can display the picture shot by the local camera on your monitor screen as a window picture (Picture-in-Picture). This function enables you to check how your own party is monitored on the remote site. To display the window picture Press the PinP button on the Remote Commander. The local picture is displayed as a window picture.
Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment This chapter describes the various videoconferences using the optional equipment in addition to the components contained in the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System. To conduct a data conference using the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box, see Chapter 5. To conduct a multipoint conference, see Chapter 8. You can display the still images stored in the optional “Memory Stick” or transmit them to a remote party.
2 Open the Memory Stick menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu, and select (Memory Stick) icon with the V or v button. Memory Stick 3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to display, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Memory Stick Save 2 Send Load Delete Slide Show 4 Use the V or v button to select “Load”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a still image from which you want to start a slide show, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Memory Stick Save 2 Send Load Delete Slide Show 3 Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Slide Show”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The slide show starts. During communication with a remote party, the still images are transmitted to the remote party.
To delete a still image Display the Memory Stick menu, select the still image you want to delete, and press the PUSH ENTER button. Select “Delete” from the displayed submenu with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The selected still image is deleted from the “Memory Stick”. To remove the “Memory Stick” Push the “Memory Stick” and release your finger. The “Memory Stick” will come out a little, and you can then remove it.
For details on a slide show, see page 100. Note The image file to be sent will be saved to the directory “\DCIM\100MSDCF”.
About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick” can also be used for external data storage. “Memory Stick” is available in two sizes: standard size and compact “Memory Stick Duo” size.
Before using a “Memory Stick” Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position Notes • Do not attach any other material than the supplied label onto the label space. • Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position. • Do not write forcefully on the “Memory Stick Duo” memo area. • Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its case. • Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.
Sending Motion Pictures as Still Images You can send motion pictures shot by the Camera or those output from the connected external equipment as still images. When you are sending pictures that contain lots of text, it is recommended that you send them as still images. The images become clearer than motion pictures and the texts are easy to read.
To stop “Continuous Send” Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. Select “Stop” from the displayed submenu with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button. To cancel still image display Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the submenu. Select “Clear” with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Sending Motion Pictures Output from a Document Stand as Still Images During communication motion pictures output from the optional PCS-DS150/ DS150P Document Stand connected to the Communication Terminal can be frozen, and you can send a still image to the remote party. PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand (not supplied) To send a still image 1 Shoot the image you want to send with the Document Stand.
Sending Motion Pictures Input from an External Camera or Other Equipment as Still Images During communication a motion picture output from an external camera or VCR connected to the Communication Terminal can be frozen, and then sent to the remote party. External camera, VCR, etc. AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT MIC (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 XXXX WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
Receiving Still Images from a Remote Party During communication you can receive still images of the pictures shot by the remote camera if “Far End Camera Control” items are set to “On” both in the Answer Setup menu on the answering site and the Dial Setup menu on the dialing site. 1 Open the Still Image menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu, then select the (still image) icon with the V or v button. 2 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander.
Saving Still Images to a “Memory Stick” You can save the picture shot by the local camera or input picture from the connected equipment or the remote picture during conference in a “Memory Stick”. Saving Still Images Using the Still Image Menu 1 Insert the “Memory Stick” in which you are saving the images into the Memory Stick slot. 2 Open the Still Image menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu, then select the (still image) icon with the V or v button.
When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK” when you selected “Save” in step 4 The message “Memory Stick write-protected” appears and you cannot save the still image file. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full The message “Memory full.” appears and you cannot save the still image file. Image format that can be stored in a “Memory Stick” File name The image file is saved under the directory named “\DCIM\100MSDCF” with a file name as “DSCXXXXX.JPG”.
4 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to move the cursor to the last thumbnail, the “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Memory Stick “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail Save The selected picture is saved to the “Memory Stick” and a thumbnail is created. Saving Still Images Using the Communication Submenu 1 During communication with the remote party press the PUSH ENTER button. The communication submenu appears.
Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — Communication Submenu During communication with a remote party, pressing the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander opens the communication submenu. The communication submenu allows you to perform operations often used during communication only by selecting the item in the menu.
Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor The Communication Terminal enables you to connect two monitors. One monitor can be used exclusively for monitoring motion pictures. (Dual Monitor system) To connect the second monitor Connect the second monitor to the VIDEO OUT MONITOR SUB or RGB OUT connector on the Communication Terminal. When you are using Sony monitors, insert the IR repeater under the remote sensor of the second monitor and connect it to the IR OUT 2 jack on the Communication Terminal.
Notes • When “Dual Monitor” is set to “Off”, still images will be displayed on the first monitor screen. • When “Dual Monitor” is set to “On”, the local picture is displayed on the second monitor screen while not in communication. To display the picture on the second monitor screen Set “Sub Monitor Out” to “VIDEO OUT” or “RGB OUT” in Page 1 of the General Setup menu. (See page 45.) VIDEO OUT: Outputs a signal to the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT MONITOR SUB connector on the Communication Terminal.
Switching the Picture Displayed on Dual Monitors You can display the following pictures on the first or second monitor while in communication. Second monitor Local party First monitor Local party DISPLAY button Remote party Still image FAR/NEAR button Remote party RGB image Picture on a whiteboard First monitor • Enables display of motion pictures on the local or remote site.
Using Multiple Microphones The microphone built in the PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit is assumed to be used to conduct a conference among about three participants. You can connect the optional PCS-A1 or PCS-A300 microphone to the System, allowing more persons to participate in the conference. To connect the optional microphones Connect the optional microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 connectors on the Communication Terminal. Power is supplied to the microphones from the Terminal.
Microphone layout examples Microphone built in the PCS-1/1P PCS-1/1P PCS-A300 microphones PCS-A300 Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment PCS-1/1P PCS-A1 microphones PCS-A1 PCS-1/1P Using Multiple Microphones 119
Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) The CTE Communication Transducer is an integrated system equipped with uni-directional microphones and omni-directional acoustic speaker. The unit is enabled to pick up clear voice with minimum background noise from all directions and to emit clear sound equally in all directions.
CTE layout example PCS-1/1P CTE-600 Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) 121
Recording Audio During a Conference You can record the voices of the participants on both the remote and local sites during a conference if you connect a video cassette recorder to the AUDIO OUT (MIXED) jack on the Communication Terminal. This is convenient for taking minutes of the conference. To connect a video cassette recorder Video cassette recorder, etc.
Sending Audio/Video from the External Equipment to a Remote Party The Communication Terminal allows you to send the picture and sound output from the connected equipment such as a VCR to the remote party. To connect the video equipment for input The Communication Terminal is equipped with two video inputs. VCR, etc.
When set to “AUX”, the sound from the external equipment is input and the sound from a microphone is deactivated. When set to “MIC + AUX”, both sounds are input.
Outputting Video Signals to External Equipment The Communication Terminal allows you to output the video signal to the connected external equipment such as a projector and VCR. To connect the external video equipment for output VCR, etc. TERMINAL to Video input AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN VISCA OUT CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB Video connecting cable (not supplied) DC 19.
Conducting a Conference Without the Picture – Voice Meeting Using the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System, you can conduct a conference only through voices via a normal phone without connecting the videoconferencing system. (Voice Meeting) Basic connecting procedures are the same as those for videoconferencing. Conducting a voice meeting with a remote party not registered in the phone book Set “Line I/F” to “ISDN(Telephone)” in the Dial Setup menu.
Controlling the Remote System With the Tone Signal – DTMF Transmission The Video Communication System enables you to control the remote system connected by transmitting the tone signal (DTMF: Dual Tone Multi Frequency) assigned to the numbers for dialing (0-9, , ). 1 Press the button on the Remote Commander during communication. The DTMF menu appears on the monitor screen.
Conducting a Data Conference Using NetMeeting – T.120 Data Conference Connecting the Communication Terminal to the computer with NetMeeting* installed enables conduct of a data conference in compliance with the T.120 standard of the ITU-T Recommendation via the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System only when it is connected over ISDN. * NetMeeting is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Notes • When the Communication Terminal is used for a multipoint videoconference, the T.
To connect to a computer via a hub Connect the Communication Terminal to a computer using the UTP straight cable. Computer TERMINAL VISCA OUT Hub AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
3 Click “Calling” in the NetMeeting window on the computer of either a local or remote party. 4 Enter the IP address set for the Communication Terminal in the “Address” text box of the “Call to” dialog box. 5 Click “Call”. After a while the connection is completed. For details on how to operate, refer to the Help menu of the NetMeeting application. About the transmission rate The Communication Terminal supports the following transmission rates: MLP: 6.4 Kbps, 24 Kbps, 32 Kbps HMLP: 62.
Accessing the Communication Terminal The following controls are available to access the Communication Terminal. For details on each control, consult your Sony dealer. Using a Web Browser Accessing the IP address of the Communication Terminal from a Web browser allows you to control or set up the Terminal. To permit accessing the Terminal, set “Web Access” to “Enabled” in the Administrator Setup Menu (page 54).
Chapter 5: Data Conference This chapter shows you how to use the data from a computer, etc. connected to the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box for a conference. The optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box is equipped with various input/ output connectors. For example, connecting the RGB output on a computer enables you to transmit the pictures or text data displayed on the computer to a remote party.
Connection Example Using the Data Solution Box Notes • Be sure not to turn on the power of each unit until all the connections are completed. • Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable or the interface cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or Data Solution Box. • Used with the Data Solution Box for the first time, the Communication Terminal may automatically upgrade the software of the Data Solution Box.
Notes on the connection example • Power to the Data Solution Box is supplied from the PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal with a connection described above. • Connect a projector, etc. to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box. This connection enables you: – To display the computer picture on the local site while transmitting it to the remote site. – To display the received computer picture with optimum picture quality.
To connect the CTE-600 Communication Transducer to an input/output connector Connecting cable (supplied with the CTE-600) Interface box (supplied with the CTE-600) to DC 6V CTE-600 to LINE IN to LINE OUT AC adaptor (supplied with the CTE-600) to a wall outlet Connecting cable (not supplied) to an input/output connector to AUX IN to AUX OUT LINE OUT OUT AUX IN MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 TO PROCESSOR RGB OUT PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (Rear) To use the Communication Transducer connected
Using Audio/Video Signal from the Connected Equipment for a Conference Setting Before Conferencing To use a microphone connected to the Data Solution Box Set “Mic Select” to “DSB MIC” in the Audio Setup menu (page 48). To use a projector, etc. connected to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box Set “Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)” to “RGB OUT (DSB)” in Page 1 of the General Setup menu (page 45).
RGB B: Select the picture from the computer connected to the RGB IN B connector. Video Input Select 3 Near Far DSB Input Main Main RGB A Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The indicator of the RGB A or RGB B button on the upper panel of the Data Solution Box lights according to the selected input. Note Even if you select the input with the buttons on the Data Solution Box, the display in the Video Input Select menu will not change.
Note While you are transmitting the computer picture, you cannot receive a still image or a computer picture from any other terminal. Ending your transmission enables you to receive it. When you are receiving a still image or computer picture from any other terminal, you cannot transmit a computer picture from equipment connected to the Data Solution Box. To transmit the picture from a computer to multiple points If you install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 (for LAN) or PCS-320M1 H.
When the PCS-1/1P is used as a receiving terminal Setting of “Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)” on the receiving terminal Output connector for a computer picture on receiving terminal Resolution Video frame rate Picture quality When “Dual Monitor” is set to “On” VIDEO OUT – VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN on the PCS-P1/P1P a a Outputs the signal by converting a transmitted VGA, SVGA or XGA signal into a 4CIF signal.
Setting of “Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)” on the receiving terminal When “Dual Monitor” is set to “Off” When “Dual Monitor” is set to “On” RGB OUT (DSB) RGB OUT (DSB) Output connector for a computer picture on receiving terminal RGB OUT on the PCS-DSB1 (only when the PCS-DSB1 is enabled) Resolution Video frame rate Picture quality Outputs the signal by converting a transmitted VGA, SVGA or XGA signal into an XGA signal. The high-resolution picture can be obtained.
When videoconferencing system other than the PCS-1/1P and PCS-11/11P such as the PCS-1600 is used Resolution Video frame rate Remarks a f Sends and receives the pictures in 4CIF, and the original high-resolution picture cannot be obtained and detailed portion cannot be clearly seen. The number of frames displayed per second depends on the interface transmission rates. For example, one frame per several seconds is obtained.
Displaying the Picture on a Projector or Monitor When you connect the Data Solution Box to the Communication Terminal, connections with external monitors, etc. using the following four outputs are available. The connections allow output of the picture to one or two monitors selected from among four.
RGB OUT (DSB): Outputs the signal to a monitor (Monitor D in the illustration above) connected to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box. Note When “Dual Monitor” is set to “Off” in the General Setup menu, output to a monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT MONITOR SUB connector is not available. When connecting the monitor to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box The menus may not be displayed. In this case, change the setup of your system as described below.
Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard This chapter describes how to use your whiteboard for your videoconferencing system. You can transmit and receive notes written on the whiteboard in real-time in a videoconference. You can also store the transmitted or received data in a Memory Stick as still images. Your whiteboard is usable for a videoconference only when the optional mimio Xi* is used together with the system. For product information on the mimio Xi, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Connection Example With a Whiteboard Notes • Be sure to turn off all the equipment before making any connections. • Do not connect/disconnect the cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or mimio Xi. Whiteboard TERMINAL AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN VISCA OUT CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
Attaching the mimio Xi on the Whiteboard Attach the mimio Xi at the upper left corner of a whiteboard vertically or horizontally, then set the attachment orientation of the mimio Xi and the size of the whiteboard using the menu. Vertically Horizontally To set the attachment orientation of the mimio-Xi According to the orientation of the mimio Xi, set “Whiteboard Attachment” to “Vertical” or “Horizontal” in Page 2 of the General Setup menu (page 46).
Conducting a Videoconference Using a Whiteboard ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT LAN or ISDN ON LINE ON LINE POWER POWER LAN ALERT LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT 1 Start the videoconference. 2 When you intend to send the whiteboard picture, press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the communication submenu on the monitor screen.
Local monitor screen 4 Remote monitor screen Write anything using the stylus, marker or eraser that come with the mimio Xi on the whiteboard. The notes you are writing are displayed in real-time on the remote and local monitor screens. Whiteboard Monitors on the local and remote parties Notes • Only one whiteboard can be used at a time.
To store the notes written on the whiteboard Display the communication submenu and then select “Save”. The whiteboard picture displayed on the monitor will be stored in the “Memory Stick” as a still image. Send Save Presentation Whiteboard OFF Icon display Reject Answer START OFF OFF ON End To exit from the whiteboard mode The whiteboard user should open the communication submenu, select “Whiteboard OFF”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference via LAN When a highly confidential videoconference is required or a videoconference is held via internet, the Video Communication System enables transmission and reception of encrypted video, audio and data output from the Data Solution Box between the systems identified as the same password. Conducting a videoconference using this feature is known as an encrypted videoconference via LAN. This chapter describes how to conduct an encrypted videoconference via LAN.
Preparing for an Encrypted Videoconference via LAN To start an encrypted videoconference, each terminal has to set the same password and set “Encryption via LAN” to “On” in the Encryption via LAN menu. Encryption via LAN Page: 1/1 Encryption via LAN Off Encryption Password Save Cancel 1 Enter a password using 13 to 20 alphabetical characters, numerals or symbols. 2 Select “On” from “Encryption via LAN” in the Encryption via LAN menu. For details on setting, see “Encryption via LAN Menu” on page 61.
Starting an Encrypted Videoconference via LAN You can start an encrypted videoconference via LAN by calling a remote party in the same manner as a daily videoconference. During an encrypted videoconference via LAN, the (encryption) icon is displayed on the screen. Notes • When the icon is not displayed on the screen, transmission and reception data will not be encrypted. Be sure to confirm if the icon is displayed before starting an encrypted videoconference.
This chapter describes how to conduct a multipoint videoconference using the H.323 and/or H.320 protcol. For conducting a multipoint videoconference, installation of the optional PCS-323M1 MCU software (for LAN connection) based on the H.323 standard or the optional PCS-320M1 MCU software (for ISDN connection) based on the H.320 standard is required. Multipoint videoconference among up to ten points including the local site is available when connecting via a LAN.
Connection Examples for a Multipoint Videoconference Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6 Points) Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323MCU software in one Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points. If the Communication Terminal is called from a new remote party during a point-to-point videoconference, it can shift to a multipoint conference automatically (“On the fly” feature). PCS-323M1 H.
Using the Cascade Connection via LAN (Up to 10 Points) Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323MCU software in two Communication Terminals enables cascade connection, allowing you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to ten points. Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software PCS-323M1 H.
Using the ISDN Connection Installing the optional PCS-320M1 H.320MCU software in one Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points by using the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. PCS-320M1 H.
Note When you are called from a remote party and the remote party has set a lower number of ISDN channels than that in this terminal, the setting on the remote party’s terminal has priority. Notes • When using the ISDN connections, installing the PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software into two or more Communication Terminals does not allow cascade connection. • For a multipoint videoconference only the Communication Terminal in which the PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software is installed is used as the main terminal.
Using the LAN and ISDN connections Installing both the PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software in one Communication Terminal enables conduct of a multipoint videoconference with the terminals connected via a LAN and ISDN. The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS-320M1 H.
Using the LAN and ISDN cascade connection LAN* ON LINE POWER ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT LAN ALERT ON LINE PCS-323M1 PCS-320M1 1 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT 2 3 4 5 POWER LAN ALERT PCS-323M1 PCS-320M1 6 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT 1 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT 2 3 4 5 6 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT * Be sure to use a LAN connection. Note Be sure to make connection between two Communication Terminals via LAN.
Preparing for a multipoint videoconference Installing the MCU software Notes on installing the MCU software • You cannot install the software if the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick in which the MCU software is stored is set to “LOCK”. • Once the MCU software is installed in the Communication Terminal, the software will not be used again. • You cannot install the MCU software which is copied to another Memory Stick with a computer, etc.
To check if the installation of the software is completed The multipoint mode icon appears in the launcher menu when “Multipoint Mode” is set to “On”. Phone Book Dial Menu Angle Adj. Press to show help IP:0.0.0.0 Video:Main ISDN:012345678912 Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX Multipoint mode icon The installed software will be shown in “Software Option” of the Machine Information menu. For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information Menu” on page 59.
Setting for a Multipoint Videoconference You can set various items regarding a multipoint videoconference using the Setup (participants) menu or the Multipoint Setup menu of the Administrator Setup menu. Setup (participants) menu Select “Multipoint Mode” to “ On” or “Auto”. The other items for a multipoint videoconference can be set in the Multipoint Setup menu. Setup Video/Audio Sound Priority Multipoint Mode On Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show more detailed setup menus.
Multipoint Setup menu Set “Multipoint Mode” to “On”or “Auto”, and set other items in the menu.
Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List You can register the multipoint connection list that includes all remote parties for a multipoint videoconference in the Phone Book. It allows you to dial all the parties simultaneously. You can enter new remote parties to register the multipoint connection list, or add the parties registered in the Phone Book to the multipoint connection list.
3 Select the line interface icon or a still image to be displayed in the Phone Book. The icon is shown as “ 4 IP”, “ ISDN” or “ IP & ISDN”. Set up the line interface of the remote parties. When “ ISDN” is selected Enter the telephone numbers of all the parties in the A to E text boxes. To register a normal phone, enter the telephone number with “T” at the beginning. (e.g.
2 Press the button on the Remote Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to open the submenu, press the V or v button to select “ On”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Phone Book RECENT Recent IP TOKYO Bob John 0-9 A-I J-S T-Z IP ISDN IP OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS On Dial Edit Copy PARIS 0.0.0.0 Delete The (multipoint) mark is added to the upper left of the selected name in the list and the remote party is registered in the multipoint connection list.
The List Edit menu appears. All the IP addresses or telephone numbers of the parties marked with are entered in the number text boxes. List Edit Index IP 123.123.123.123 B 123.123.123.124 C 123.123.123.125 D Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference A Line I/F IP LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps E Save Cancel 5 Enter the name of the multipoint connection list in the Index text box. 6 Select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The registration of the multipoint connection list is completed.
Starting a Multipoint Videoconference Calling Remote Parties To call remote parties registered in the multipoint connection lists 1 Select the multipoint connection list registered in the Phone Book. The multipoint connection lists are marked with “ IP & ISDN”. 2 IP”, “ ISDN” or “ Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to display the submenu, press the V or v button to select “ Dial”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
2 Press the button on the Remote Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to open the submenu, press the V or v button to select “ On”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Phone Book RECENT TOKYO Bob 0-9 John A-I J-S T-Z IP ISDN On ISDN Dial OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS Edit Copy PARIS 1234567 Delete The (multipoint) mark is added to the upper left of the selected name in the Phone Book list and the remote party is specified to the party for multipoint connection.
The system begins dialing the number of the remote party with the marks. “ Dialing (IP)”, “ Dialing (ISDN)” or “ Dialing (IP & ISDN)”appears on the monitor screen, and the ON LINE indicator (blue) on the Communication Terminal blinks. When the system connects to all the parties, the message “Meeting starts!” appears on the screen, and the ON LINE indicator stops blinking and lights.
To register a normal phone, enter the telephone number with “T” at the beginning. (e.g., T0312345678) Dial IP B IP C IP D IP E IP More Options Dial Line I/F IP&ISDN LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Number of Lines 6 B (384K) Save For details on the setups, see step 3 in “To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book” on page 74. 4 Select “Dial”, and press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. You can also press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( button on the Remote Commander.
If some points are not connected The following dialog appears. Select the desired item. Some Positions were not connected. Status A B C Cause Code D E XX YY Start Meeting Disconnect All Redial Start Meeting: Starts a conference with remote parties connected. Disconnect All: Cancels all the connections and restores the launcher menu. Redial: Redials the numbers of the points that you failed to connect.
Using the Display Control During a multipoint videoconference with the MCU software installed in the communication Terminal you can control the following operations. You can use the “Split”, “Split (Fixed)”, “Voice Activate” and “Broadcast” modes. Split mode This mode allows display of the pictures from the connected remote terminals and the picture of the local terminal by splitting the monitor screen.
Split (Fixed) mode The pictures from the connected remote terminals and the picture of the local terminal are displayed by splitting the monitor screen as the same manner as those in the split mode. You can specify a picture among the split windows to fix it in the lower right window for the six-split mode. Pictures other than the specified one will be displayed in the split windows in order of connecting. Six-split window The picture of the specified terminal is always displayed in this window.
Broadcast Modes and Displayed Windows Connection status Connecting points (max.) Broadcast Mode Split Split (Fixed) Non-cascade connection Cascade connection LAN connection (See page 154.) ISDN connection (See page 156.) LAN & ISDN connection (See page 158) LAN cascade connection (See page 155.) LAN&ISDN cascade connection (See page 159.
Switching the Broadcast Mode At the beginning of the conference the mode set with “Broadcast Mode” in the Multipoint Setup menu is activated. You can switch the mode during communication. 1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Broadcast Mode”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Display Control Display Control Broadcast Mode Far Near Camera Split Split: Selects the Split mode.
To display the local picture in the Voice Activate mode You can display the local picture only on your monitor screen while the broadcast mode remains in Voice Activate mode. 1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Near” under “Display”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The local picture appears on your monitor screen. To restore the Voice Activate mode Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander again, and select “Far” under “Display”.
Ending the Multipoint Videoconference 1 Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander. / ) button on the Remote The following submenu appears. Phone Book Disconnect Dial Cancel 2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Disconnect”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The screen changes to the split window screen and the following menu appears. The location of the pictures in the split windows A to E (or A to C) is restored to that when the terminals were connected.
Notes on Secondary Terminals When a terminal whose video mode is QCIF standard only The system does not send video to the QCIF terminal. Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference If there is a terminal that is not adequate for the settings set by this system, that terminal is called the secondary terminal. Communication capabilities between the secondary terminal and this system are shown below.
Connecting the External MCU Connecting the external MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) enables conduct of a multipoint videoconference unless the MCU software is installed into the Communication Terminal.
The chair control is activated and you can control up to 99 terminals. The chair control feature is canceled if you set “Broadcast Mode” to “Chair Release”. Note When you operate incorrectly, the message “MCU operation rejected.” will appear on the monitor screen. 1 Open the Display Control menu. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Receive” under “Broadcast Mode”.
Exiting the chair control 1 Open the Display Control menu. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Chair Release” under “Broadcast Mode”. The chair control is not available for the local party.
Multipoint Attribute Attribute Value (H.320 MCU) Value (H.323 MCU) 1 Maximum number of terminals 5 (6 when including the that can be connected to a single local terminal) MCU 5 (6 when including the local terminal) 2 Maximum number of concurrent (independent) conferences that can be supported in a single MCU 1 1 3 Maximum number of ports that 0 can be connected to other MCUs 1 4.1 Network interfaces at each port BRI LAN 4.
Number Attribute Value (H.320 MCU) Value (H.323 MCU) 10 Method of choosing Selected Communication Mode - SCM Custom: Number of lines (1B/ 2B/4B/6B) Audio algorithm (G.711, G.728, G.722) Auto: Video frame rate (7.5/ 10/15/30fps) Video encoding mode (CIF/QCIF) Fixed or switched automatically: Video algorithm (H.261 fixed, H.261 or H.263 switched automatically) Restrict (56K fixed/ Auto) Custom: LAN bandwidth (Total rate of all points, max. 1920 Kbps) Audio algorithm (G.711, G.728, G.
Chapter 9: Videoconference Using SIP Restrictions on the use of the SIP software • The settings of the Setup menu are invalid for SIP connection. • Data transmission via the Data Solution Box is not possible during a videoconference using SIP. • The remote camera cannot be controlled during a videoconference using SIP. • The whiteboard cannot be used during a videoconference using SIP. • SIP connection cannot be established when “Encryption via LAN” is set to “On”.
Connection Examples for a Videoconference Using SIP Connection Example for Point-to-Point Videoconference Connect the Communication Terminal in which the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software has been installed to an IP phone and a SIP server via a hub. SIP server PCS-1/1P Hub PCSA-SP1 SIP software LAN TERMINAL VISCA OUT to LAN AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
Connection Examples for Multipoint Videoconference Installation of the PCSA-SP1 SIP software and PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software in the Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points. By adding the PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software, a multipoint videoconference with SIP and ISDN connections mixed is also enabled.
ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit PCSA-SP1 ISDN PCS-1/1P SIP server PCS-323M1 PCS-320M1 TERMINAL AUDIO OUT AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2 AUDIO IN Hub VISCA OUT CAMERA UNIT MIC ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) 1 2 LAN WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T VIDEO OUT AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT DC 19.
Preparing for a Videoconference Using SIP Installing the SIP Software 1 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the off position (a). 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the PCSA SP1 SIP software into the Memory Stick slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the direction of the arrow with the mark facing upward. PCSA-SP1 SIP software 3 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the on position (@).
To check if the installation of the SIP software is completed “SIP” is shown in “Software Option” of the Machine Information menu. Machine Information Host Version VerX.XX ISDN UNIT Version VerX.XX DSB Version VerX.XX DSP Version VerX.XX Software Option SIP Option I/F DSB, ISDN UNIT Host Name PCS-1 IP Address 0.0.0.0 MAC Address 00-00-00-00-00-00 Serial Number 12345 End For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information Menu” on page 59.
3 Enter “Registered User Name” and “Password” on page 2 of the SIP Setup menu. SIP Setup Page: 2/2 Registered User Name SIP1 ISDN Password **** Cancel Note On the Communication Terminal with the PCS-H.322M1 H.323 MCU software installed, enter the user names and passwords for all the terminals to be connected for a multipoint videoconference. Up to 5 terminals can be registered. For details on the setting, see “SIP Setup Menu” on page 62.
Registering Remote Parties in the Phone Book The basic procedure for registration is the same as the registration of a remote party for a point-to-point videoconference. 1 Select “New Entry” in the Phone Book menu to display the List Edit menu, then enter the name of the remote party in the Index text box. For details on the procedure, see steps 1 to 3 of “Registering a New Remote Party” on page 63.
Starting a Videoconference Using SIP Calling Remote Parties To call a remote party registered in the Phone Book 1 Select “Phone Book” in the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. 2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote party from the Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Phone Book RECENT Recent IP TOKYO Bob John 0-9 A-I J-S T-Z SIP ISDN IP Jack NEW YORK PARIS Dial Jack 0.0.0.
2 Select “SIP” under “Line I/F”. Dial Line I/F IP LAN IP ISDN LAN Bandwidth: ISDN (2B) 1024 Kbps ISDN(Telephone) SIP A2 B1 B2 More Options 3 Dial Save Enter the address of a remote party in the IP text box. The format of the address may be the following: • 4000 (number assigned by the SIP server) • 4000@sip.com • 192.168.1.1 (IP address) 4 Select “Dial”, then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander.
Receiving a Call from a Remote Party Operations are the same as those for a point-to-point conference. For details, see “Receiving a Call from a Remote Party” on page 82. Ending a Videoconference To end a point-to-point videoconference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander. / ) button on the Remote The message “Disconnect?” appears on the monitor screen.
e Power switch Appendix Turns on/off the Communication Terminal. The power is on when the switch is set to the @ side and off when the switch is set to the a side. Location and Function of Parts and Controls f AUX CONTROL connector (D-sub 9-pin) Used for service.
g MIC1/MIC2 (PLUG IN POWER) jacks (minijack) Connect to the optional PCS-A1 or PCSA300 microphone. Power is supplied to the microphone from the Communication Terminal. h ISDN UNIT connector Connect to the TERMINAL connector on the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. p DSB connector (D-sub 15-pin) Connect to the TERMINAL connector on the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box. q DC 19.5V jack Connect the supplied PCS-AC195 AC power adaptor. r U (ground) terminal Connect a ground wire.
a Lens PCS-R1 Remote Commander b Microphone c POWER indicator (green) Lights when the power switch on the Communication Terminal is set to on and goes out when it is set to off or the Terminal is set to standby mode. d Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander to the sensor when operating this System. MIC ON/OFF VOLUME ZOOM DISPLAY VIDEOINPUT SELECT CLEAR FAR/NEAR ALPHA/ NUM e Infrared sensor Receives the infrared wireless signal from the optional PCS-DS150 Document Stand.
c DISPLAY (CLEAR) button Switches the picture displayed on the monitor screen. Deletes a line when used for character input. d PinP (BACK SPACE) button Displays a window picture when pressed during communication. Each time you press this button, the location of the window picture changes. Pressing the button displays the picture in full screen while the Camera menu opens. When used for character input, deletes the character you entered last. Used to select the menu or make various settings in the menu.
PCS-B384 ISDN Unit (Optional) PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (Optional) Front/Upper panel Front/Upper panel 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 3 STATUS 2 1 2 4 5 6 STATUS 2 3 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 3 Rear Rear 4 a STATUS indicator Lights in orange when power is supplied to the ISDN Unit. When initializing is complete, blinks in green. b STATUS 1-3 indicators 4 a STATUS indicator Lights in orange when power is supplied to the ISDN Unit. When initializing is complete, blinks in green.
PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (Optional) Front/Upper panel 1 2 RGB A RGB SELECT Connects to the optional CTE-600 Communication Transducer. 3 RGB B h MIC 1–MIC 5 jacks (minijack) RGB IN A RGB IN B 4 5 Connect to the optional PCS-A1 or PCSA300 microphone. i TERMINAL connector (D-sub 15pin) 6 AUX 7 IN MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 8 MIC 4 MIC 5 TERMINAL 9 RGB OUT q; Connect to the DSB connector on the Communication Terminal using the interface cable supplied with the Data Solution Box.
On Screen Messages Check the following if a message appears on the TV monitor when operating the Communication Terminal. Message Meaning Incorrect dialing setup. Make sure the selected entry is correctly registered. CANNOT COMPLETE CONNECTION (The following code and message appear.) — 0 Unknown network error: Try again later. 1 Number does not exist: Check the number and try again. 2,3,6 Network congestion: Try again later. 16 Normal disconnection: (The line has been disconnected normally.
Message Meaning 180 Dialing your own number is invalid. 181 GateKeeper error. Please check the IP address of the remote party. Please check the IP address of the remote party. Busy line - Connection not possible. The telephone line of the remote party is busy and cannot be connected. Far end inactive The remote party operates the menu, and the still picture cannot be sent. System not responding. Check if the remote system is connected. Close the menu when starting a conference.
Message Meaning No Memory Stick. Insert a “Memory Stick”. Memory Stick write-protected. Release the lock of the erasure prevention switch on the “Memory Stick”. Memory full. The data has been saved in the “Memory Stick” to its full capacity. Memory Stick file error. The file format of the “Memory Stick” is incorrect or abnormal. Memory Stick file decode error. Decoding the JPEG file has failed. Memory Stick size error. The file size of the “Memory Stick” is not acceptable.
Message Meaning Connection with the Data Solution Box is not correct. Please reset the system. Connection between the Communication Terminal and the Data Solution Box is not correct. Turn off the Communication Terminal, then turn it on again. Fan in the Data Solution Box does not work properly. The Data Solution Box is not usable. The fan equipped with the Data Solution Box is not working properly. You cannot use the Data Solution Box. The Whiteboard cannot be used.
Message Meaning Some trouble occurs during connection. Connection has failed. Try to connect again. Check the information registered to the gatekeeper. When you use the gatekeeper mode, the registered information on gatekeeper appears in Page 2/2 of the LAN Setup menu. Connection has been rejected as the data exceeds the bandwidth of a gatekeeper. Connection has failed as the data exceeds the bandwidth of a gatekeeper. Gatekeeper does not respond. Check the gatekeeper setting.
Meaning PPPoE server admission has failed. Check the PPPoE User Name and Password are entered correctly. LAN connection using PPPoE has failed. Enter the correct user name and password. LAN configuration error. Fixed IP for PPPoE is set to On. Check the Fixed IP for PPPoE is entered correctly. This system is set to use a fixed IP for a PPPoE connection. Enter the Fixed IP for PPPoE correctly in the LAN Setup menu. PPPoE server admission fails. Dial again after confirmation of the PPPoE settings.
Message Meaning LAN configuration error. Connection is not complete as an invalid port number is specified. Check the TCP and UDP port numbers in the LAN Setup menu. Line is busy. Try to dial again later. Connection has filed as the line is busy. Try to dial again later. Local number is not set correctly in the ISDN Setup menu. Set it correctly. Line connected with 1B (64K). ISDN line has been connected with 1B (64K) channel. Set the local numbers correctly in the ISDN Setup menu.
Meaning Connection using SIP is not available. Initialization error. Connection using SIP cannot be made as the initialization has failed. Check the setting. Connection using SIP is not available. Unauthorized handle. Connection using SIP cannot be made due to internal error. Connection using SIP is not available. Maximum sessions over. Connection using SIP cannot be made as the number of sites connected has been exceeded. Connection using SIP is not available. Server internal error.
The following messages indicate the state of the system. No action is required. Message Meaning Meeting starts! Connection with the remote party has been completed, and you can now start a conference. Starting connection. After receiving a call from the remote party the system starts connecting. Meeting ends. Operations for ending the conference have been completed. Please wait. The data is being saved. Installation completed. Installing the software is completed. The still image has been sent.
Message Meaning Use of the Private Phone Book is not available. The “Memory Stick” in which the Private Phone Book is registered has been removed from the Communication Terminal. You cannot use the Private Phone Book. The system is connecting to a LAN via PPPoE. The Video Communication System is connecting to a LAN using PPPoE.
Troubleshooting If the Communication Terminal does not function correctly, check the following. Symptom Cause Solution The power is not turned on. The power switch is not set to on. Set the power switch to on (@) (page 26). The batteries in the Remote Commander are low or dead. Replace the batteries with new ones (page 24). The fan inside the Terminal stops. Turn off the system immediately and consult with Sony dealer. Three indicators on the front of the Communication Terminal blink.
Symptom Cause Solution No picture. The selected picture source is not tuned on. Turn on the selected video equipment. Video input is not selected properly. Select the video input with the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button (page 95). No connection. The selected picture source is not correctly connected to the System. Check the connections (page 123). A voice meeting is held. This is not a malfunction. Movement of the camera is prevented. Turn off the Communication Terminal, then turn it on again.
Symptom Cause Solution No connection. Some of the system settings are not Set the system settings correctly correct. referring to “Registering Local Information” (page 39). The IP address and network mask are not set correctly (when using LAN). Ask the system administrator to set them correctly (page 53). The LAN or ISDN cable is disconnected. Connect correctly (pages 22, 23). The LAN or ISDN cable is connected to the incorrect connector. Connect correctly (pages 22, 23).
Symptom Cause Solution No connection. Answering the call is not permitted Ask the remote party to permit by the remote terminal as it is answering a call. operating for setups, etc. Ask the remote party to set the terminal to auto answer mode, or to answer a call manually. The ISDN telephone numbers are not set up in the remote terminal (when using bonding). Ask the remote party to set up “Area Code” and “Local Number” in the ISDN Setup menu correctly (page 55).
48 Kbps, 56 Kbps, 64 Kbps (G.722 compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) 64 Kbps, 96 Kbps (MPEG4 Audio) (when using LAN) 24 Kbps, 32 Kbps (G.722.1 compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) (when using LAN) 16 Kbps (G.728 compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) 8 Kbps (G.729 compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) (when using LAN) 5.3 Kbps, 6.3 Kbps (G.723.1 compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) (when using LAN) Specifications PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal This unit is compliant with ITU-T Recommendations H.320 and H.
PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards (PCSC1) PAL color, CCIR standards (PCSC1P) Image device Lens 1/4 type CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 410 000 pixels (Effective: approx. 380 000 pixels) (PCSC1) Approx. 470 000 pixels (Effective: approx. 440 000 pixels) (PCSC1P) f = 3.1 to 31 mm, F 1.8 to 2.9, Horizontal angle 6.
PCS-A300 Microphone (Optional) Bandwidth 13 kHz Directional characteristic Unidirectional Dimension 68 × 16 × 96 mm (w/h/d) (2 3/4 × 21 /32 × 3 7/8 inches) Mass Approx. 200 g (7 oz) Power Plug in power PCS-B384 ISDN Unit (Optional) Power requirements 19.5 V Power consumption 0.
Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format 1024 × 768 fH (kHz) XGA VESA 60 Hz fV (Hz) 48.363 Dot clock (MHz) 60.004 Sync 65 H-neg V-neg PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB IN A/RGB IN B) Picture element Signal format 640 × 480 VGA mode Macintosh 13” 1024 × 768 fV (Hz) 31.469 Dot clock (MHz) Sync 59.94 25.17 H-neg V-neg 35 66.667 30.24 H-neg V-neg VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 31.5 H-neg V-neg VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.
PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz fH (kHz) 48.363 fV (Hz) 60.004 Dot clock (MHz) Sync 65 H-neg V-neg • While the picture input from the RGB IN A or RGB IN B connector is transmitted, the picture of the input signal format (VGA, SVGA or XGA) is output from this connector.
Pin Assignment Pin Signal Description 14 GND Ground 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T jack 1 8 VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN/SUB, VIDEO IN AUX 1/AUX 2 connectors 4 2 Modular jack Signal Description 1 TPOP Transmit+ 2 TPON Transmit– 3 TPIP Receive+ 4 NC — 5 NC — 6 TPIN Receive– 7 NC — 8 NC — Mini-DIN 4-pin connector Pin Signal Description 1 GND Analog Ground 2 GND Analog Ground 3 Y Brightness Signal 4 C Chrominance Signal Appendix Pin 3 1 CAMERA UNIT connector ISDN UNIT conn
TERMINAL connector 8 Pin 1 15 9 D-sub 15-pin connector (female) Signal Description 9 19.5V 19.5V 10 NC – 11 AGND Analog ground 12 NC – 13 RD+ Transmit data+ Pin Signal Description 1 Y Brightness signal 2 Y.GND Brightness signal ground 3 C Chrominance signal 4 C.GND Chrominance signal ground 5 Video Video signal 6 Video.
Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors ISDN 1-3 jacks (PCS-B384) ISDN 1-6 jacks (PCS-B768) 1 Pin Signal Description 12 RX Serial receive data 13 19.5V 19.
List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/1P When connecting one-to-one (Default) When “Port Number Used” is set to “Default” in the LAN Setup menu, the PCS1/1P uses the following port numbers. Signal Port number RAS (PCS-1/1P) Any number from 3000 to 3002 (using GateKeeper) RAS (GateKeeper) 1718 or 1719 (using GateKeeper) Q.931 (dial) Any number from 3000 to 3002 Signal Port number Q.931 (answer) 1720 RAS (PCS-1/1P) Any number from 2253 to 2255 (using GateKeeper) H.
Signal Port number Port number (First point) (Nth point) Audio RTCP 49153 Video RTP Video RTCP FECC RTP FECC RTCP 49154 49155 49156 49157 49153+20 × (N-1) Port Port number number (Nth point) (First point) Audio RTCP 3101 49154+20 × (N-1) 3101+20 × (N-1) Video RTP 3102 49155+20 × (N-1) 3102+20 × (N-1) Video RTCP 3103 49156+20 × (N-1) 3103+20 × (N-1) FECC RTP 3104 49157+20 × (N-1) 3104+20 × (N-1) FECC RTCP 3105 3105+20 × (N-1) Data conference 3106 RTP 3106+20 × (N-1) Data conferen
Videoconferencing Room Layout Side view (vertical range at maximum zoom-out) Be sure to position camera and microphone appropriately in your videoconferencing room. Camera Range 25˚ represents the shooting area of the camera when the zoom has been extended fully. indicates the shooting area of the camera when the left/right angling function is fully utilized. Use the measurements below as a guide for the layout of your videoconference room. 3.1 m (8.41 ft) 42˚ 25˚ 4 m (13.
Installing the Communication Terminal and Camera You can fix the Communication Terminal or the Camera to your chosen place of installation using the supplied Velcro. 1 Stick the supplied Velcro to the bottom of the Communication Terminal or Camera. Adjust room lighting so that it falls on the participants. Avoid direct light on the TV monitor. Light intensity on faces should be about 300 lux or more.
Glossary BONDING* BONDING is one of the Inverse Multiplexing methods allowing connection of the videoconferencing system using multiple ISDN lines. Dialing the first ISDN line only enables you to connect all other lines. Dialing the second and later lines is automatically done by the communication between the videoconferencing systems on both sites.
G.728 Audio encoding/decoding format recommended by the ITU-T. A phone bandwidth audio signal is converted to a digital signal with a data rate of 16 Kbps. Gatekeeper Controls the access of H.323 videoconference devices on a network. Administers the zone, access limitation, audio/video bandwidth, and alias etc. H.221 Frame structure for a 64 to 1920 Kbps channel in audiovisual teleservices. H.261 Video codec for audio/visual services as p × 64 Kbps.
Lip synchronization A function that synchronizes sound with motion. Sound processing is much faster than motion processing, thus sound and motion sometimes get out of step with each other. MCU An abbreviation for Multipoint Control Unit. When connecting a MCU, a multipoint videoconference can be held. MLP Data communication is also available during communication of video/audio signals between the videoconferencing systems. The MLP or HMLP is a protocol for data communication such as NetMeeting.
Menu Configuration The menus of the camera are configured as described below. For detaformation, see pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are bolded.
A Dial Setup Page: 1/4 (page 40) Line I/F Bonding Number of Lines LAN Bandwidth Prefix Restrict B Answer Setup Auto, 56K Page: 2/4 ALL, Interlaced SIF, H.264, MPEG4, H.263+, H.261, No Video Video Frame 15fps, 30fps Audio Mode ALL, MPEG4 Audio, G.722.1, G.722, G.729, G.728, G.723.1, G.711 Far End Camera Control On, Off T.120 Data On, Off H.239 On, Off Page: 3/4 Prefix-A Prefix-B Prefix-C Page: 4/4 Telephone Mode More Options Enable User Name Input Auto, G.711µ-law, G.
C Multipoint Setup Page: 1/2 (page 57) Page: 2/2 D Audio Setup Page: 1/2 Page: 2/2 Restrict On, Auto Split, Voice Activate 1B(64K), 2B(128K), 4B(256K), 6B(384K) 384Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1024Kbps, 1920Kbps, Other (1–1920Kbps) Auto, 56K Video Mode Audio Mode Display Terminal Name Far End Camera Control Reject Answer ALL, H.263, H.261, No Video ALL, G.722, G.728, G.
E General Setup (page 45) Page: 1/4 Page: 2/4 Page: 3/4 Terminal Name Dual Monitor Monitor Out/ Sub Monitor Out Standby Mode Standby Time Time Display Clock Set Last Number Registration T.
G ISDN Setup Page: 1/7 Country/Region (page 54) Country/Region Code Protocol Europe (excluding France), France, Japan, USA, China, Other Japan NTT, Euro ISDN, Euro ISDN (France), National ISDN, 5ESS (P-MP), 5ESS (P-P), DMS-100 Area Code–Local Number A1–C2 Page: 3/7 Area Code–Local Number D1–F2 Page: 4/7 Sub Address A1–C2 Page: 5/7 Sub Address D1–F2 Page: 6/7 SPID A1–C2* Page: 7/7 SPID D1–F2* Appendix Page: 2/7 * Displayed only when “USA” is selected in “Country/Region”.
H LAN Setup Page: 1/8 DHCP Mode Host Name IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address DNS Address Auto, Off Page: 2/8 Gatekeeper Mode Gatekeeper Address User Alias User Number Auto, On, Off Page: 3/8 SNMP Mode Trap Destination Community Description Location Contact On, Off Page: 4/8 NAT Mode NAT Address Packet Resend Request Adaptive Rate Control LAN Mode On, Off (page 50) 236 On, Off On, Off Auto Negotiation,100Mbps Full Duplex, 100Mbps Half Duplex, 10Mbps Full Duplex, 10Mbps Half Duplex Page:
I Machine Information (page 59) Host Version ISDN UNIT Version DSB Version DSP Version Software Option Option I/F None, Multipoint (H.323), Multipoint (H.320), Multipoint (H.320 + H.323) SIP Multipoint (H.323), SIP Multipoint (H.320), SIP Multipoint (H.320 + H.
J Status Communication Status Connection A* (page 60) (Encode) (Decode) ISDN Line Status LAN Line Status LAN Connection Status ... ...
L SIP Setup Page: 1/3 SIP Server Mode Proxy Server Address Registrar Address SIP Domain Page: 2/3 Registered User Name 1-3 Password 1-3 Page: 3/3 Registered User Name 4, 5 Password 4, 5 (page 62) On, Off Appendix Menu Configuration 239
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