Sony PCS-1-1P User Manual

3-207-456-13 (1)

Video

Communication

System

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

PCS-1/1P

© 2003 Sony Corporation

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.

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to socket-outlet which must be provided near the unit and easily accessible.

If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power cord.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

For the customers in the USA

WARNING

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This manual focuses on using ISDN lines to conduct a videoconference, but it also covers non-ISDN lines. If you use ISDN lines, consult your Sony dealer for more information.

•The ISDN service may not be available in some areas.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden.

De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

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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.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installation and
Preparation
Using This Manual .............................	8
Features ..............................................	9
System Components ........................	11
Basic System Components .........	11
Optional Equipment ...................	12
System Configuration ......................	14
System Configuration via a
LAN ................................	14
System Configuration via an
ISDN ...............................	15
System Configuration via a LAN for
Multipoint Conference ....	16
System Configuration via an ISDN
for Multipoint
Conference ......................	17
System Configuration via a LAN
and ISDN for Multipoint
Conference ......................	18
System Configuration via a LAN for
Multipoint Data
Conference ......................	19
System Configuration via an ISDN
for Multipoint Data
Conference ......................	20
System Connections .........................	21
System Connection via a LAN ...	21
System Connection via an ISDN 22
Preparing the System .......................	23
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Commander .....................	23
Turning On/Off the TV Monitor
Together With the
Communication Terminal 24
Turning the System On/Off .............	25
Turning On .................................	25
Standby Mode Function .............	26

Setting the Video Communication

System to Standby Mode .27

Turning Off .................................	28
Adjusting the Volume on the TV
Monitor ............................	28
Displaying the Help ....................	29
Displaying the Versions and
Options ............................	29
Setting Up the System for the First Time
— Initial Setup Wizard .....................	30
Using the Menu ................................	33
Operation ....................................	33
Menu Configurations ..................	34
Entering Characters ....................	37

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

Registering Local Information .........	38
Opening the Setup Menu for the
Administrator ...................	38
Dial Setup Menu .........................	39
Answer Setup Menu ...................	42
Multipoint Setup Menu ...............	44
Audio Setup Menu ......................	46
General Setup Menu ...................	47
Administrator Setup Menu .........	50
ISDN Setup Menu .......................	51
SPID Setting for Customers in the
USA and Canada .............	52
LAN Setup Menu ........................	54
Machine Information Menu ........	57
Status Menu ................................	58
Encryption via LAN Menu .........	60
Registering a Remote Party – Phone
Book ................................................	60

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Registering a New Remote Party 60
Changing the Contents of the Phone
Book ................................	63
Deleting the Registered Remote
Party ................................	63
Copying the Setting of the Phone
Book Menu ......................	64
Creating a Private Phone Book ..	64
Chapter 3: Daily
Videoconference
Starting a Conference by Calling a
Remote Party ....................................	66
Turning on the Power .................	66
Using the Launcher Menu ..........	67
Selecting the Video/Audio Quality
Mode ...............................	70
Calling a Remote Party ...............	71
Receiving a Call from a Remote
Party ...............................................	78
Answering a Call from a Remote
Party ................................	78
Ending the Conference ...............	80
Adjusting the Sound .........................	81
Adjusting the Volume ................	81
Cutting Off the Sound Momentarily
– Muting Function ...........	81
Synchronizing Audio and Video
– Lip Sync Function ........	82
Reducing Echo – Echo Canceler 82
Adjusting the Camera .......................	83
Selecting the Camera to be
Controlled .......................	83
Adjusting the Camera Angle and
Zoom ...............................	84
Adjusting the Focus and
Brightness .......................	86
Presetting the Angle and Zoom
Settings ............................	87

Recalling the Preset Angle and
Zoom Setting ..................	89
Selecting the Input Picture and
Sound ...............................................	91
Switching the Displayed Picture
Between the Local and
Remote Pictures ..............	91
Selecting the Input Picture .........	91
Switching the Picture Displayed on
the TV Monitor ...............	93
Switching the Sound to Be Sent to
the Remote Party ............	93
Monitoring the Local Picture as a
Window Picture – PinP Feature ......	94
Chapter 4: Videoconference
With Optional Equipment
Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory
Stick” for a Videoconference ..........	95
Displaying a Still Image Stored in a
“Memory Stick” ..............	95
Sending a Still Image Stored in a
“Memory Stick” ..............	98
About a “Memory Stick” ...............	100
Formatting a “Memory Stick” . 101
Sending Motion Pictures as Still
Images ............................................	102
Sending Still Images Using the Still
Image Menu ..................	102
Sending a Still Image Using the
Communication
Submenu .......................	103
Sending Motion Pictures Output
from a Document Stand as
Still Images ...................	104
Sending Motion Pictures Input from
an External Camera or Other
Equipment as Still
Images ...........................	105
Receiving Still Images from a Remote
Party .............................................	106

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Saving Still Images to a “Memory
Stick” .............................................	107
Saving Still Images Using the Still
Image Menu ..................	107
Saving Still Images Using the
Memory Stick Menu .....	108
Saving Still Images Using the
Communication
Submenu .......................	109
Using a Convenient Menu Available
during Communication —
Communication Submenu ..............	110
Using Two Monitors – Dual
Monitor ..........................................	111
Switching the Picture Displayed on
Dual Monitors ...............	113
Using Multiple Microphones .........	114
Using the Communication Transducer
(CTE) .............................................	116
Recording Audio During a
Conference .....................................	118
Sending Audio/Video from the External
Equipment to a Remote Party ........	119
Outputting Video Signals to External
Equipment ......................................	121
Conducting a Conference Without the
Picture – Voice Meeting ................	122
Controlling the Remote System With
the Tone Signal – DTMF
Transmission ..................................	123
Conducting a Data Conference Using
NetMeeting – T.120 Data
Conference .....................................	124
Accessing the Communication
Terminal .........................................	127
Using a Web Browser ..............	127
Using Telnet .............................	127
Chapter 5: Data Conference
Connection Example Using the Data
Solution Box ..................................	129

To connect the CTE-600
Communication
Transducer .....................	131
Using Audio/Video Signal from the
Connected Equipment for a
Conference ......................................	132
Setting Before Conferencing ....	132
Operating the System During a
Conference .....................	132
Displaying the Picture on a Projector or
Monitor ...........................................	136
Outputting the Signal to One
Monitor ..........................	136
Outputting the Signal to Two
Monitors ........................	137

Chapter 6: Videoconference

Using a Whiteboard

Connection Example With a
Whiteboard .....................................	139
Attaching the mimio Xi on the
Whiteboard .....................................	140
Conducting a Videoconference Using a
Whiteboard .....................................	141

Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference via LAN

Preparing for an Encrypted
Videoconference via LAN ..............	145
Starting an Encrypted Videoconference
via LAN ..........................................	146

Chapter 8: Multipoint

Videoconference

Connection Examples for a Multipoint

Videoconference .............................	148
Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6
Points) ............................	148

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Using the Cascade Connection via
LAN (Up to 10 Points) .. 149
Using the ISDN Connection .....	150
Using the LAN & ISDN
connections ...................	152
Using the LAN & ISDN cascade
connection .....................	153
Preparing for a multipoint
videoconference .............................	154
Installing the MCU software ....	154
Setting the Multipoint Setup
Menu .............................	156
Registering the Remote Parties in
the Multipoint Connection
List ................................	157
Starting a Multipoint
Videoconference ............................	161
Calling Remote Parties .............	161
Receiving a Call from a Remote
Party ..............................	165
Using the Display Control ..............	166
What is “Broadcast Mode”? .....	166
Broadcast Modes and Displayed
Windows .......................	168
Switching the Broadcast Mode . 169
Receiving the Broadcast Requested
From Any Other
Terminal ........................	170
Ending the Multipoint
Videoconference ............................	171
Notes on Secondary Terminals ......	172
Connecting the External MCU .......	173
Activating the Chair Control ....	173
Multipoint Attribute .......................	176
Appendix
Location and Function of Parts and
Controls ..........................................	178
PCS-P1/P1P Communication
Terminal ........................	178

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit .......	179
PCS-R1 Remote Commander ..	180
PCS-B768 ISDN Unit
(Optional) .....................	182
PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box
(Optional) .....................	182
On Screen Messages ......................	184
Troubleshooting .............................	191
Specifications ................................	195
PCS-P1/P1P Communication
Terminal .......................	195
PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit .......	196
PCS-R1 Remote Commander ..	196
PCS-AC195 AC Adaptor .........	196
PCS-A1 Microphone
(Optional) .....................	196
PCS-A300 Microphone
(Optional) .....................	197
PCS-B768 ISDN Unit
(Optional) .....................	197
PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box
(Optional) .....................	197
PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU Software
(Optional) .....................	197
PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU Software
(Optional) .....................	197
Acceptable RGB Input/Output
Signals ..........................	198
Pin Assignment ........................	200
Pin Assignment on Optional Board
Connectors ....................	202
Videoconferencing Room Layout . 203
Camera Range ..........................	203
Installing the Communication
Terminal and Camera ...	204
Glossary .........................................	205
Menu Configuration ......................	208

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Chapter 1:

Installation and

Preparation

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.

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrator

This chapter describes how to register and set up all the necessary items for system administrators, using the on-screen menus.

Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

This chapter guides you through the basic operations and settings to conduct a videoconference. You will learn how to conduct a conference from start to finish. It is recommended that this chapter be read by participants in the videoconference.

Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

This chapter shows advanced videoconferencing using the optional equipment.

Chapter 5: Data Conference

This chapter shows you how to use the data from a computer for the conference by using the optional Data Solution Box.

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard

This chapter shows how to use a whiteboard with the mimio Xi* attached for a videoconference.

*mimio® is a registered trademark of Virtual Ink Corporation of the United States. minio Xi is a trademark of Virtual Ink Corporation of the United States.

Chapter 7: Encrypted videoconference via LAN

This chapter shows how to conduct a videoconference using an encrypted video and audio data, and encrypted data from a computer connected to the Data Solution Box.

Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

This chapter shows you how to use the Video Communication System to hold a multipoint videoconference.

You need to install MCU software in this System for a multipoint videoconference.

Appendix

This chapter contains description of the controls and connectors on the components of the Video Communication System, message and troubleshooting lists, specifications and glossaries.

8 Using This Manual

Features

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.

Supports ITU-T international videoconferencing standard

The Video Communication System complies with ITU-T Recommendations defined by WTSC for easy connection with remote parties overseas.

ITU: International Telecommunication Union

WTSC: World Telecommunications Standardization Committee

Supports data conferences

Use of the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box allows the data from a personal computer to be incorporated in the presentation or to be shown on the projector.

Versatile use with a variety of display units

The Video Communication System is compact size, allowing easy installation on a TV. The camera and the Communication Terminal can be separately installed, allowing for greater flexibility when using a large-size plasma display, projector screen, etc.

High transmission speeds and high-quality picture capability

The Video Communication System accepts a LAN bandwidth of up to 1920 Kbps. It also allows connection to as many as six ISDN lines; 12B channels usable by using the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

Wide range of video/audio compression format selectable

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.728, G.723.1, G.711 for audio compression format. You can choose whether priority is given to video or audio depending on the type of conference or video/audio equipment used by a remote party.

QoS (Quality of Service) function for optimization of bandwidth and traffic packet through network

“Packet Resend Request” and “Adaptive Rate Control” functions incorporated, allowing solution for busy network traffic or packet loss, which provides consistent highquality communication.

Easy setup and operation

The Help menu appears on the monitor screen for guidance of operation. The menus used for the system administrator or those for conference participants are separately displayed.

Supports multipoint conference

Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (for LAN) or the PCS320M1 H.320 MCU software (for ISDN) allows conduct of a multipoint conference. The multipoint conference via LAN and ISDN connections mixed is also available if both the PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS320M1 H.320 MCU software are installed in a main Terminal.

Memory Stick slot equipped

The Communication Terminal is equipped with a Memory Stick slot, allowing the use of still images recorded with a digital still camera and stored in the “Memory Stick”.

Dual monitor system

Two monitors can be connected to the Communication Terminal, enabling the use

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of one monitor for motion pictures, and the other monitor for pictures from a computer or still images.

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.

An encrypted conference among multiple points or with cascade connection is enabled if all the terminals are connected via LAN.

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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 PCS- 1/1P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components:

Unit	Description
PCS-P1/P1P Communication	Contains the video codec, audio codec, echo
Terminal	canceler, network interfaces and system controller.

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit	Composed of the camera and an integrated
	microphone.

PCS-R1 Remote Commander Used to operate the Communication Terminal and Camera Unit.

PCS-AC195 AC adaptor

Supplies power to the Communication Terminal.

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Optional Equipment

TV monitor

A TV or projector, etc. is required to monitor the images for videoconferencing system.

	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-B768 ISDN Unit	Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to six ISDN
	lines; 12B channels usable.

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box Use of this device allows easy connection with a computer or projector for a data conference.

PCS-A1 Microphone	Omni-directional microphone that picks up sound
	relatively from all directions, allowing participants to
	speak from any location. It is recommended to use in
	a quiet situation.
PCS-A300 Microphone	Unidirectional microphone. It is recommended when
	you want to pick up the voice of a speaker directed
	toward the microphone.

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Unit	Description
PCS-DS150/DS150P	Allows transmission of pictures to the
Document Stand	Communication Terminal by infrared signals without
	connecting a cable.

CTE-600 Communication	Integrated microphone/speaker system suitable for
Transducer	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.323 MCU	Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over
Software	LAN connection.
PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU	Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over
Software	ISDN connection.

Connecting cables

Use the following connecting cables to connect devices in this system.

PCS-1/1P Video Communication System

Cable	Part No.	Number
Camera cable (0.25 m (0.8 feet))	1-827-376-11	1
S-video connecting cable (1.5 m (4.9 feet))	1-776-078-42	1
Audio connecting cable (1 m (3.3 feet))	1-765-258-31	1

Camera cable

S-video connecting cable

Audio connecting cable

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System Configuration

The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System has various system configuration capabilities using the basic components and optional equipment. This section describes seven typical examples.

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

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN

Connection to ISDN is required to use the 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 six ISDN lines.

System configuration

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

About the number of ISDN lines and B (bearer) channel

Up to six ISDN lines can be connected to one PCS-1/1P via the optional PCSB768 ISDN Unit. Each ISDN line is composed of two B channels that carry data signals on the ISDN interface, enabling both channels to be used for one ISDN line connection (2B connection), or each for a separate ISDN line connection (1B connection). The more channels you use for a single communication, the faster speeds and higher-quality picture you can obtain for your network communication. You can connect up to six ISDN lines with the PCS-1/1P and select the number of channels used for a single communication among from 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B and 12B connections.

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System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference

You need 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 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

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference

You need to connect the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCS-320M1 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.

•To pick up a large number of participants’ voices using up to two external microphones.

System configuration

1

2

3

4

5

6

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software (not supplied)

6 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

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System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Conference

Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (for LAN) and PCS320M1 H.320 MCU software (for ISDN) enables conduct of a multipoint conference via a LAN and ISDN mixed.

Two Communication Terminals in which MCU software is installed must be connected via a LAN.

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

LAN*

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)

6 PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software (not supplied)

7 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

*Be sure to make a connection via LAN.

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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.

•To pick up a large number of participants’ voices using up to five external microphones connected to the Data Solution Box.

System configuration

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)

6 PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (not supplied)

7 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference

You need to connect the optional 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.

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 use the data from a computer or an external equipment.

•To show the data from a computer or still images on the second TV monitor or projector.

•To pick up a large number of participants’ voices using up to five external microphones connected to the Data Solution Box.

System configuration

1

2

3

4

5

6

1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander

4 TV monitor (not supplied)

5 PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software (not supplied)

6 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

7 PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (not supplied)

8 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

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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 a LAN

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

			to TERMINAL
PCS-P1/P1P			Camera cable*
Communication			to CAMERA UNIT
Terminal
AUDIO OUT	AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2	AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT		MIC
			(PLUG IN POWER) ISDN UNIT		WHITE
			1	2	BOARD
(MIXED)				DC 19.5V
VIDEO OUT			100BASE-TX
AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB		RGB OUT	10BASE-T	DSB
		IR OUT
		1	2
					to DC19.5V
to AUDIO	to VIDEO				Power cord*
OUT	OUT		to 100BASE-TX/
	MONITOR
	MAIN		10BASE-T		to a wall outlet
					PCS-AC195
					AC adaptor
	S-video			UTP cable (category 5, straight)**
Audio	connecting				to LAN
	cable*
connecting
cable*	to S-video
		input			TV monitor**
* supplied	to audio input				to a wall outlet

** not supplied

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System Connection via an ISDN

Notes

• 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 ISDN Unit.

• Used with the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit for the first time, the Communication Terminal may automatically upgrade the software of the ISDN Unit. 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.

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

TERMINAL

VISCA OUT

to TERMINAL

PCS-P1/P1P

Camera cable*

Communication

to CAMERA UNIT

Terminal

AUDIO OUT

AUX1–VIDEO IN–AUX2

AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER) ISDN UNIT

WHITE

1

2

BOARD

(MIXED)

DC 19.5V

VIDEO OUT

100BASE-TX

AUX MAIN– MONITOR– SUB

RGB OUT

10BASE-T

DSB

IR OUT

1

2

to ISDN

to DC19.5V

to AUDIO

to VIDEO

Power cord*

UNIT

OUT

OUT

MONITOR

to a wall outlet

MAIN

PCS-AC195

Interface cable

AC adaptor

(supplied with the PCS-B768)

to

Front

TERMINAL

1

2

3

4

5

6

S-video

connecting

PCS-B768 ISDN Unit**

Audio

cable*

to ISDN 1-6

connecting

ISDN modular

to ISDN

cable*

TV monitor**

cable**

to S-video

input

*

supplied

to audio input

to a wall outlet

** not supplied

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System Connections

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.

3 Replace the cover.

Battery life

When the Remote Commander does not function properly, replace both the batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

•Make sure to insert the batteries with the polarities in the correct direction.

•Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.

•Do not attempt to charge the batteries.

•If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

•If battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment and replace all the batteries with new ones.

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Turning On/Off the TV Monitor Together With the Communication

Terminal

If you use a Sony TV, insert the IR repeater under the remote sensor of the TV. Once you set the IR repeater, the TV will turn on or go to standby together with the Communication Terminal when you press the "/1 button on the supplied Remote Commander.

				TV monitor
CAMERA UNIT		MIC	ISDN UNIT	WHITE
	(PLUG IN POWER)
	1	2		BOARD
	100BASE-TX			DC 19.5V
	10BASE-T		DSB	Remote sensor
	IR OUT
1	2
				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 49.

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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 (@).

			Power switch
	POWER indicators
	(Light in green.)

The Communication Terminal turns on after a while. 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.

Launcher menu

Connect
Phone Book
Dial
Menu	Angle Adj.
Press to show help
IP:0.0.0.0	ISDN:012345678912
Video:Main	Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

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Notes

•After the power is turned on, the camera moves automatically for trial operation. Be careful not to catch your finger.

•If you use force to prevent the camera moving, it may not resume moving and not output a signal to the Communication Terminal. In this case, turn off the Terminal, and turn it on again.

•When you turn on the power of the Communication Terminal for the first time after installation, the setup wizard will appear after the self-diagnosis is completed. Set up your system following the wizard.

For setups using the wizard, see “Setting Up the System for the First Time

— Initial Setup Wizard” on page 30.

•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. System malfunction may also occur when a system power-off has been caused by an accidental problem such as a power interruption during upgrading. If connection of the Data Solution Box or ISDN Unit to the Communication Terminal is not re-established even after the system power is recovered, consult a Sony dealer.

Standby Mode Function

To save power the Communication Terminal will enter standby mode if you do not operate it for a specified period of time.

When the Communication Terminal is in standby mode, the POWER indicator lights in orange. Once the Communication Terminal receives a call, the standby mode is automatically released.

To release the standby mode

Press the @/1 button on the Remote Commander.

To specify the standby time

Specify the time that you want the system to remain on before entering into standby mode (1 to 99 minutes) using “Standby Time” in the General Setup menu. If you do not want the system to enter the standby mode, set “Standby Mode” in the General Setup menu to “Off”.

For the “Standby Time” and “Standby Mode” settings, see “General Setup Menu” on page 48.

Notes

•The POWER indicator on the camera goes off when the system enters standby mode.

•If you use a Sony TV monitor with the IR repeater installed under the remote sensor, the TV monitor will enter standby mode together with the Communication Terminal.

26 Turning the System On/Off

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.)

POWER indicator (Lights in orange.)

@/1 button

B/b buttons and PUSH ENTER button

The Video Communication System enters standby mode and the POWER indicator on the Communication Terminal lights in orange. The POWER indicator on the camera goes out.

If the IR repeater is installed in a Sony TV monitor, it will go into standby together with the Video Communication System.

Note

When the Communication Terminal and the Camera are separately installed, point the Remote Commander to the Camera for operations.

To cancel setting the system to standby

Select “Cancel” with the B or b button on the Remote Commander, then press the PUSH ENTER button in step 2 above.

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Turning Off

1 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.

Adjusting the Volume on the TV Monitor

Before adjusting the volume on the TV monitor, set the volume on the Communication Terminal to the appropriate position.

1 Press the VOLUME +/– buttons on the Remote Commander to set the volume level on the adjustment bar displayed on the screen to the middle position.

2 Adjust the volume on the TV monitor so that you can properly hear a remote party speaking.

To adjust the picture on the TV monitor

Use the controls on the TV monitor to adjust the picture, hue, contrast, brightness or sharpness.

For details on picture adjustments, refer to the Operating Instructions of the TV.

Note

Do not activate the TV’s surround sound feature as it cause strange sound since the echo canceler of the Communication Terminal does not function properly.

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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 49.)

Displaying the Versions and Options

You can check the version of the Communication Terminal, versions of the connected optional equipment for exclusive use of this system, and the options installed in the Terminal by displaying the Machine Information menu on the monitor screen.

For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information Menu” on page 57.

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Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard

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.

Notes

•You can change the settings made with the setup wizard later using the Setup menus.

•The setup wizard will also be displayed when you install the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit to your system later. Perform the setup again.

1 Select the language used for the onscreen menus and messages in the Language Setup Wizard.

Language: Select one of eight languages; English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese.

Language Setup Wizard

Language

English

Next Cancel

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The Monitor Setup Wizard appears.

Note

Set this item only when you connect two or more monitors with your System. If you connect only one monitor TV, select “Next”, then proceed to step 5.

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.

Monitor Setup Wizard
Dual Monitor	Off
Monitor Out	VIDEO OUT
Previous	Next	Cancel

Dual Monitor: When two monitors are connected to the System, select whether you use the dual monitor mode to allow displaying motion pictures on one monitor.

On: Enables the dual monitor mode. On the second monitor still images, images output from a computer or captured images from a whiteboard.

Off: Disables the dual monitor mode.

For details on the dual monitor mode, see see “Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor” on page 111.

Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out):

Select the output connected to the monitor to which the signal is output. This item changes to “Sub Monitor Out” if “Dual Monitor” is set to “On”, and selects the output connected to the sub-monitor (second monitor) to which the signal is output.

RGB OUT: Outputs from the RGB OUT connector on the Communication Terminal.

RGB OUT (DSB): Outputs from the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box.

VIDEO OUT: Outputs from the VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN or SUB connector.

For details, see “Displaying the Picture on a Projector or Monitor” on page 136.

30 Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard