Panasonic KX-VC600, KX-VC300 Specification

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REAL-TIME COLLABORATION IN STUNNING HD

Change Screen Layout

Switch to PC Switch to Sub-Camera

End

Item Selection / Enter
(Camera Operation) /
Menu Operation, Etc.

Start

Colored Buttons

Link

Microphone Off

Address Book Display

Status Display

Camera Control

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Turn on the main unit, TV,
and camera.

Select the access point
from the screen's menu.

You're ready to start the meeting.

Press the "Start" button.

A Panasonic HD Visual Communications System lets you simulate and reap the benefits of face-to-face interaction without the exorbitant costs and
carbon footprint associated with business travel.

With HDVC you can closely inspect a CAD drawing of a newly milled machine part by your factory, observe delicate vascular surgery from across the
country or train your global sales force—just as if you were physically present. You’ll experience crystal-clear HD video combined with full-duplex sound
that lets you capture the nuances of facial expression, tone of voice and body language—crucial towards developing a level of trust and rapport otherwise
afforded only by a meeting in person.

PANASONIC TECHNOLOGY LETS YOU ACHIEVE REAL COLLABORATION

Easy Operation

Most operations can be handled using the remote control, so you can operate
the system as if you were watching TV. Switching screen displays and switching
between a PC and sub-camera can be done easily with the click of a button.
Large characters, buttons, easy-to-see displays, and color combinations are
designed for easy operation.

Switch to PC Switch to Sub-Camera

Start

Change Screen Layout

End

Item Selection / Enter
(Camera Operation) /
Menu Operation, Etc.

Colored Buttons

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1080i Full HD Video

As a premier developer of HD video technologies, Panasonic delivers a

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dazzling level of realism that bridges oceans by seamlessly bringing your
clients and associates together into the same room.

360º HD Audio

360º Full-Duplex Audio (KX-VCA001) combined with our Echo Canceller
feature ensures clear voices and lets parties on both sides of the conference
talk at once—just as you would in a face-to-face meeting.

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Camera Control

Status Display

Address Book Display

Commonly used functions can be easily operated

by using allocated buttons.

Stable Connection/Low Bandwidth Support

Our unique AV QoS technology helps prevent image and sound disruptions
on both intranet and Internet connections with only 1.5Mbps required for
Full HD (1080p) audio and video transmission.

Link

Microphone Off

Wireless Communication

Tilt

• The HD Visual Communications System used at all communicating sites must be
Version 2.3 or later in order to enable camera control during communication.

• Ceiling mounting is not possible for the GP-VD150 / GP-VD130.

Tilt

Pan

Zoom

Tilt

Pan

Zoom

GP-VD150 GP-VD130

Connection is possible with a wireless router (Wi-Fi), so the HD Visual Communications unit can be
taken to wherever the user is. This also keeps the wiring at the customer site simple. Wireless
support AV-QoS ensures a stable connection even during wireless connection. This expands the areas
of use to include videoconferences in places other than meeting rooms like factories and showrooms
that are not equipped with LAN cables.

Computer/Sub-Camera Connection

Connect a PC or sub-camera, and show the other party your computer screen or second camera images—perfect for adding slideshows, movies or other
images to the meeting.

Zoom

Camera Control

When an HD Communication Camera is connected, the HD Visual Communications System remote
can be used to control pan, tilt, zoom and preset recall* operations for both your camera and the
camera at another party’s site.

Tilt

* Up to nine shooting positions and zoom sizes can be set and shifted by a single touch of the remote control during

communication. Preset registration is possible only for your own site (and not during communication).

Pan

Camera Control
(CAM Ctrl)

Zoom in (red)

Zoom out (blue) Preset calling

GP-VD100

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The HD Visual Communications System used at all communicating

sites must be Version 2.3 or later in order to enable camera
control during communication.

Pan

Changeable Screen Layouts

Even when four sites are connected, the screen layouts can be flexibly changed to enable smooth remote conferencing. Changing the screen layout
is done with a one-touch button on the included remote control, so it is easy even for someone doing it the very first time.

Layout1

Site A Site C Site A Site C

Site B

Layout 2 Layout 3

Site B

Self

Image

Site A

Layout6

Self Image

Layout 5 Layout 4

Site C

Site B

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INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Human Resources

Reign in recruitment costs while still reaping the benefits of crucial face-to-face
interviews. HDVC delivers all the benefits of a meeting in person—facial expressions,
body language, demeanor and other nuances are conveyed—but without the cost and
time associated with travel. This not only allows the applicant pool to be widened, but
also shortens the hiring timeline.

Training

Corporate training sessions no longer have to entail flying in personnel from far-flung regional
offices. Sales managers and other professionals can conduct detailed training sessions with
satellite offices. New employee orientations can be conducted remotely without sacrificing
the robust, personal interaction necessary for an effective meeting. Onerous travel
expenses are rerouted to the bottom line while wasted travel time is eliminated.

Education

Experts and prominent lecturers who would otherwise be unavailable due to time and
travel constraints can now be brought into the “virtual classroom.” Students at satellite
college campuses can attend lectures by top professors stationed at the main campus.
Notes on a blackboard and other visual aids are seen clearly while crisp HD audio
ensures no question goes unheard.

Manufacturing

Engineers who would otherwise travel to factories to inspect machinery or collaborate on
new product designs can now get a detailed look at blueprints or finely machined parts,
demonstrate assembly methods or conduct quality control seminars without leaving the
home office.

Medical

Students can participate in interactive training sessions with experts a continent away.
360º Full-Duplex Audio means participants on both sides of the conference are clearly
heard. Physicians can consult with one another in real time across continents and
provide diagnostic assistance by getting a detailed look at x-rays, charts or patients
themselves, saving time and money.

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SELECT A MODEL TO SUIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SCALE

LAN jack

Main Camera terminal

Sub-Camera terminal

HDMI terminal

Component terminal

Audio Out L/R jack

Audio In L/R jack

MIC jack (Analogue)

RS-232C terminal

RGB terminal

Analogue Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA002

Camera Security Adaptor
KX-VCZ001

[ Rear Panel View ][ Rear Panel View ]

Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001

A high-grade microphone with a direction recognition
function that detects the direction that voices are
coming from.

A compact, economical and high-grade stereo
microphone.

A theft prevention accessory for full-HD camcorder

Extension Cable for the Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCAEX01

Professional
Video Camera

Analogue Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA002

Camera Security Adaptor
KX-VCZ001

Full-HD Plasma
LCD Display

Full-HD
Camcorder

Related Products*

Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001

A high-grade microphone with a direction recognition
function that detects the direction that voices are
coming from.

A compact, economical and high-grade stereo
microphone.

A theft prevention accessory for full-HD camcorder

• HDMI cables are required for connection to the camera, TV, etc.

Extension Cable for the Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCAEX01

REAR PANEL VIEW

KX-VC600

Camera Control terminal
(Nonusable)

MIC jack (Digital)

RS-232C terminal

MIC jack (Analogue)

Audio In L/R jack

Audio Out L/R jack

KX-VC600/KX-VC300

4-site* Connection Compatible Model with Full HD Image Quality

(Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.)

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Up to 4-site connection*

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Real-time Full HD 1080p/i video quality

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High-quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation

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Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time

collaboration

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Easy, user-friendly operation

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Stable connection with Panasonic’s AV-QoS

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Wireless Communication

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NAT/FW Traversal

* The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when

it is on the receiving end of a call.

LAN jack

LAN jack

RGB terminal

KX-VC300

RS-232C terminal

RGB terminal

Sub-Camera terminal

Main Camera terminal

MIC jack (Analogue)

Audio In L/R jack

Sub-Camera terminal

Main Camera terminal

HDMI terminal

HDMI terminal

Component terminal

HDMI terminal

Component terminal

Audio Out L/R jack

NAT TRAVERSAL SERVICE—EASY-TO-CONNECT CLOUD SERVICE**

This is a cloud service that uses dedicated Panasonic servers. It provides smart visual communication without having to use ordinary leased lines,
and without the complicated router settings that leased lines require. It’s the easy way to get you started with videoconferencing.

NAT Tr aversal

Service

Router Router

Internet

Begin Communication

**Actual use requires the separate purchase of the KX-VCS701 (for one year of use) or KX-VCS703 (for three years of use) Activation Key Card for the NAT Traversal Service.
**Connection using this service is only possible between Panasonic HD Visual Communications Systems. Please ask your nearest dealer for details of this service.
**Please use a router that has been approved by Panasonic for use with this service.
**Availability varies depending on the country and region.

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No complicated router settings needed

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Access a 7-digit terminal ID number with the same
ease as dialing a phone number

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Connect securely with encrypted communication,
using the Internet

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Specifications

MAIN UNIT KX-VC600 KX-VC300

Video Codec

Compatible Resolutions

Camera Input Resolution

PC Input Resolutions

Audio Codec

No. of Channels

Bitrate

AUDIO VIDEOTRANSMISSIONEXTERNAL INTERFACE

Sound Processing

Microphone

Communication Protocol

QoS

Encrypted Transmission

Maximum Conference Points

Video Inputs

Video Output

Audio Input

Audio Output

Network

ITU-T H.264 baseline profile (For connection to MCUs and non-Panasonic videoconference systems)

1920 x 1080p / 1920 x 1080i / 1280 x 720p / 1280 x 540p / 960 x 540p / 704 x 480p / 352 x 240p

MPEG-4 AAC LD, G.722, G.722.1/G.722.1 AnnexC

MPEG-4 AAC LD: 32 kbit/s (Monaural only), 64 kbit/s, 96 kbit/s (per channel)

G.722: 64 kbit/s, G.722.1: 32 kbit/s, G.722.1 Annex C: 48 kbit/s

Digital Boundary Microphone KX-VCA001 (Option)

Analog Boundary Microphone KX-VCA002 (Option)

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HDMI (Camera) x 2, RGB (PC) x 1 (Switchable 3 inputs)

Analog Boundary Microphone port x 1, Digital Boundary Microphone port x 1,

RCA (Stereo) x 1, Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1

(RCA Stereo) x 1 (Audio output to display is via HDMI), Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1

ITU-T H.264 high profile

1920 x 1080i

VGA, SVGA, XGA, HD, WXGA

MPEG-4 AAC LD: 2

G.722, G.722.1, G.722.1 Annex C: 1

Stereo Echo Canceller

SIP, H.323

AV QoS Call Control (wired and wireless)

AES

HDMI x 1, RCA (Component) x 1

RJ45 port x 1

Analog Boundary Microphone KX-VCA002 (Option)

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Analog Boundary Microphone port x 1, RCA (Stereo) x 1,

Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1

Dimensions (width x depth x height) Approx. 12 in. x 9 in. x 2.4 in.

Weight

Power Input

DC Power Input

Power Consumption

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Maximum: approx. 39 W Maximum: approx. 23 W

Approx. 4.4 lb.

AC 100-240 V, 1.2-0.6 A, 50/60 Hz

DC 16 V, 2.5 A

32°F to 104°C

10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Options

BOUNDARY MICROPHONE KX-VCA001 KX-VCA002

Maximum Pickup Range Approx. 9.8 ft. (radius), 360° Approx. 6.5 ft. (radius), 300°

Pickup Method Stereo / Monaural

Microphone Unit Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 4 Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 2

Number of Connections Maximum 4 microphones Maximum 1 microphone

Maximum Input Sound Pressure 110 dBspl

Number of Terminals for Microphone Connection 2 1

Dimensions Approx. 4.7 in. (diameter) x 0.9 in. Approx. 2.9 in. (diameter) x 1.25 in.

Cable Length Approx. 28 ft. Approx. 23 ft.

Power Input Supplied from main unit via proprietary cable

Weight Approx. 0.6 lb. Approx. 0.2 lb.

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

HD COMMUNICATION CAMERA GP-VD100

Effective Pixels 1920 x 1080

Pan / Tilt Pan: ±100°, Tilt: ±30°

Zoom (optical / digital) 12x / 10x

Horizontal Angle of View Maximum 56° (Horizontal)

Presets 9 Positions

Connection Cable HDMI

Dimensions (width x depth x height) Approx. 6.3 in. x approx. 6.53 in. x approx. 7 in.

Weight Approx. 3.08 lb.

Power Consumption Power supply voltage: 12 VDC±10% (with AC adapter attached)

Consumption current: 1.0 A

Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

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Some restrictions apply when 3 or 4 locations are connected. For details, please consult with
your local dealer. When connecting to non-Panasonic videoconference systems, connection is
limited to 2 locations.

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The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of
a call. The optional Activation Key Card lets you expand the KX-VC300’s maximum conference
points to up to 4 locations.

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If either of the following conditions is met, the output sent to the other party will be stereo;
otherwise, monaural:

 •Thebandwidthishigherthanapproximately1.8Mbpsina2-partyvideoconferencecallwiththe

HD Visual Communications Unit using SIP.

 •TheMICpositionissetmanuallyto“Centerstereo,”ortheMICpositionissetautomaticallywith

aDigitalBoundaryMicrophoneconnectedtotheunitandnoAnalogBoundaryMicrophone

connected to the unit at the same time.

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If either of the following conditions is met, the output sent to the other party will be stereo;
otherwise, monaural:

 •Thebandwidthishigherthanapproximately1.8Mbpsina2-partyvideoconferencecallwiththe

HD Visual Communications Unit using SIP.

 •DigitalBoundaryMicrophonesandanAnalogBoundaryMicrophonearenotbeingusedtogether.
 •AllTVpicturesaresimulated.
 •Weightsanddimensionsareapproximate.
 •Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
 •Theseproductsmaybesubjecttoexportcontrolregulations.

Important

Safety Precaution: carefully read the operating instructions and installation manual before using this product.

Stereo / Monaural

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