Sony PCS-1-1P User Manual

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.

PCS-1/1P

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.

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 ...............................16

System Configuration via a LAN for

Multipoint Conference .... 17

System Configuration via an ISDN

for Multipoint

Conference ......................18

System Configuration via a LAN

and ISDN for Multipoint

Conference ......................19

System Configuration via a LAN for

Multipoint Data

Conference ......................20

System Configuration via an ISDN

for Multipoint Data

Conference ......................21

System Connections .........................22

System Connection via a LAN ... 22 System Connection via an ISDN 23

Preparing the System .......................24

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Commander ..................... 24

Turning On/Off the TV Monitor

Together With the Communication Terminal 25

Turning the System On/Off .............26

Turning On ................................. 26

Standby Mode Function ............. 27

Setting the Video Communication

System to Standby Mode 28

Adjusting the Volume on the TV

Monitor ............................29

Turning Off .................................29

Displaying the Versions and

Options ............................30

Displaying the Help ....................30

Setting Up the System for the First Time

— Initial Setup Wizard .....................31

Using the Menu ................................34

Operation ....................................34

Menu Configurations ..................35

Entering Characters ....................38

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

Registering Local Information .........39

Opening the Setup Menu for the

Administrator ...................39

Dial Setup Menu .........................40

Answer Setup Menu ...................43

General Setup Menu ...................45

Audio Setup Menu ......................48

LAN Setup Menu ........................50

Administrator Setup Menu .........53

ISDN Setup Menu .......................54

SPID Setting for Customers in the

USA and Canada .............56

Multipoint Setup Menu ...............57

Machine Information Menu ........59

Status Menu ................................60

Encryption via LAN Menu .........61

SIP Setup Menu ..........................62

Registering a Remote Party – Phone

Book ................................................63

Registering a New Remote Party 63 Changing the Contents of the Phone

Book ................................65

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 ...............74

Receiving a Call from a Remote

Party ...............................................82

Answering a Call from a Remote

Party ................................82

Ending the Conference ...............84

Adjusting the Sound .........................85

Adjusting the Volume ................85

Cutting Off the Sound Momentarily

– Muting Function ...........85

Synchronizing Audio and Video –

Lip Sync Function ...........86

Reducing Echo – Echo Canceler 86 Cutting Off the Sound On

Answering – Mic on Answer

Function ..........................86

Adjusting the Camera .......................87

Selecting the Camera to be

Controlled .......................87

Adjusting the Camera Angle and

Zoom ...............................88

Adjusting the Focus and

Brightness .......................90

Presetting the Angle and Zoom

Settings ............................91

Recalling the Preset Angle and

Zoom Setting ...................93

Selecting the Input Picture and

Sound ...............................................95

Switching the Displayed Picture

Between the Local and

Remote Pictures .............. 95

Selecting the Input Picture ......... 95

Switching the Sound to Be Sent to

the Remote Party ............ 97

Switching the Picture Displayed on

the TV Monitor ............... 97

Monitoring the Local Picture as a

Window Picture – PinP Feature ...... 98

Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory

Stick” for a Videoconference .......... 99

Displaying a Still Image Stored in a

“Memory Stick” .............. 99

Sending a Still Image Stored in a

“Memory Stick” ............ 102

About a “Memory Stick” ............... 104

Formatting a “Memory Stick” . 105

Sending Motion Pictures as Still

Images ............................................ 106

Sending Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu .................. 106

Sending a Still Image Using the

Communication

Submenu ....................... 107

Sending Motion Pictures Output

from a Document Stand as

Still Images ................... 108

Sending Motion Pictures Input from

an External Camera or Other

Equipment as Still

Images ........................... 109

Receiving Still Images from a Remote

Party ............................................. 110

Saving Still Images to a “Memory

Stick” ............................................. 111

Saving Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu .................. 111

Saving Still Images Using the

Memory Stick Menu ..... 112

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 .....................................122

Sending Audio/Video from the External

Equipment to a Remote Party ........ 123

Outputting Video Signals to External

Equipment ......................................125

Conducting a Conference Without the

Picture – Voice Meeting ................126

Controlling the Remote System With the Tone Signal – DTMF

Transmission .................................. 127

Conducting a Data Conference Using NetMeeting – T.120 Data

Conference .....................................128

Accessing the Communication

Terminal .........................................131

Using a Web Browser .............. 131

Using Telnet ............................. 131

Operating the System During a

Conference .....................136

Displaying the Picture on a Projector or

Monitor ...........................................142

Outputting the Signal to One

Monitor ..........................142

Outputting the Signal to Two

Monitors ........................143

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard

Connection Example With a

Whiteboard .....................................145

Attaching the mimio Xi on the

Whiteboard .....................................146

Conducting a Videoconference Using a

Whiteboard .....................................147

Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference via LAN

Preparing for an Encrypted

Videoconference via LAN ..............151

Starting an Encrypted Videoconference

via LAN ..........................................152

Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

Chapter 5: Data Conference

Connection Example Using the Data

Solution Box .................................. 133

To connect the CTE-600

Communication

Transducer ....................135

Using Audio/Video Signal from the Connected Equipment for a

Conference .....................................136

Setting Before Conferencing .... 136

Connection Examples for a Multipoint

Videoconference .............................154

Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6

Points) ............................154

Using the Cascade Connection via

LAN (Up to 10 Points) ..155

Using the ISDN Connection .....156

Using the LAN and ISDN

connections ....................158

Using the LAN and ISDN cascade

connection .....................159

Preparing for a multipoint

videoconference ..............................160

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 .......................175

Switching the Broadcast Mode .176 Receiving the Broadcast Requested

From Any Other

Terminal ........................177

Ending the Multipoint

Videoconference ............................178

Notes on Secondary Terminals ...... 179

Connecting the External MCU .......180

Activating the Chair Control ....180

Multipoint Attribute .......................183

Chapter 9: Videoconference Using SIP

Connection Examples for a

Videoconference Using SIP ...........186

Connection Example for Point-to-

Point Videoconference .. 186 Connection Examples for

Multipoint

Videoconference ...........187

Preparing for a Videoconference Using

SIP .............................................189

Installing the SIP Software ....... 189

Setting for SIP ..........................190

Registering Remote Parties in the

Phone Book ...................192

Starting a Videoconference Using

SIP .............................................193

Calling Remote Parties ............ 193

Ending a Videoconference ....... 195

Receiving a Call from a Remote

Party .............................. 195

Appendix

Location and Function of Parts and

Controls ......................................... 196

PCS-P1/P1P Communication

Terminal ....................... 196

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit ....... 197

PCS-R1 Remote Commander .. 198 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 200

PCS-B384 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 200

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box

(Optional) ..................... 201

On Screen Messages ...................... 202

Troubleshooting ............................. 212

Specifications ................................ 216

PCS-P1/P1P Communication

Terminal ....................... 216

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit ....... 217

PCS-R1 Remote Commander .. 217

PCS-AC195 AC Adaptor ......... 217

PCS-A1 Microphone

(Optional) ..................... 217

PCS-B384 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 218

PCS-B768 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 218

PCS-A300 Microphone

(Optional) ..................... 218

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box

(Optional) ..................... 218

PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU Software

(Optional) ..................... 218

PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU Software

(Optional) ..................... 218

Acceptable RGB Input/Output

Signals .......................... 219

Pin Assignment ........................ 221

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 ..................... 231

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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 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.

Chapter 9: Videoconference Using SIP

This chapter guides you how to conduct a videoconference using SIP with an IP phone, etc. Installing the optional SIP software is required for a session using SIP.

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.

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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.

9Using 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.

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.

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 three ISDN lines; 6B channels usable by using the optional PCS-B384 ISDN Unit and as many as six ISDN lines; 12B channels usable by using the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

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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

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.

Supports a conference using SIP

Installing the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software allows conduct of a conference with an IP phone, etc. using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). If you install the optional MCU software as well as the SIP software, you can conduct a multipoint conference.

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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 PCS1/1P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components:

Unit Description

PCS-P1/P1P Communication Term in al

Contains the video codec, audio codec, echo canceler, network interfaces and system controller.

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

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

PCS-AC195 AC adaptor Supplies power to the Communication Terminal.

microphone.

Camera Unit.

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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-B384 ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to three ISDN

lines; 6B channels usable.

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PCS-B768 ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to six ISDN

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box Use of this device allows easy connection with a

PCS-A1 Microphone Omni-directional microphone that picks up sound

PCS-A300 Microphone Unidirectional microphone. It is recommended when

lines; 12B channels usable.

computer or projector for a data conference.

relatively from all directions, allowing participants to speak from any location. It is recommended to use in a quiet situation.

you want to pick up the voice of a speaker directed toward the microphone.

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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

PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU Software

PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU Software

PCSA-SP1 SIP Software Allows conduct of a videoconference using SIP.

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

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.

Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over LAN connection.

Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over ISDN connection.

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

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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

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal 2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit 3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not

supplied)

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

Up to three ISDN lines with the PCS-B384 ISDN Unit or up to six ISDN lines with the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit can be connected to one PCS-1/1P

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 three ISDN lines with the PCS-B384 and select the number of channels used for a single communication from among 1B (64K), 2B (128K), 3B (192K), 4B (256K), 5B (320K) and 6B (384K) connections. When using the PCS-B768, you can connect up to six ISDN lines and select the number of channels from among 1B (64K), 2B (128K), 3B (192K), 4B (256K), 5B (320K) and 6B (384K), 8B (512K) and 12B (768K) connections.

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The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

. Each ISDN line is

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

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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.

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

System configuration

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The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

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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.

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* Be sure to make a connection

via LAN.

The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

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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

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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-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.

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.

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The illustration shows an example using the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

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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 Communication Terminal

AUDIO OUT

AUX1–

VIDEO IN

(MIXED)

VIDEO OUT

MAIN–MONITOR–SUB

AUX

to AUDIO

OUT

to VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN

S-video

Audio

connecting

cable*

* supplied

connecting cable*

to S-video

to audio input

** not supplied

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Camera cable*

to CAMERA UNIT

AUDIO IN

–AUX2

CAMERA UNIT MIC

100BASE-TX

IR OUT

10BASE-T

RGB OUT DSB

to 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T

input

(PLUG IN POWER)

ISDN UNIT WHITE

1 2

DC 19.5V

BOARD

to DC19.5V

PCS-AC195 AC adaptor

UTP cable (category 5, straight)**

TV monitor**

to a wall outlet

Power cord*

to a wall outlet

to LAN

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

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to AUDIO

OUT

Audio

connecting

cable*

PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal

AUDIO OUT

AUX1–

VIDEO IN

(MIXED)

VIDEO OUT

MAIN–MONITOR–SUB

AUX

to VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN

(supplied with the ISDN Unit)

S-video connecting cable*

to S-video

to TERMINAL

Camera cable*

to CAMERA UNIT

AUDIO IN

–AUX2

CAMERA UNIT MIC

100BASE-TX

IR OUT

10BASE-T

RGB OUT DSB

to ISDN

Interface cable

TV monitor**

input

(PLUG IN POWER)

1 2

UNIT

ISDN UNIT WHITE

DC 19.5V

BOARD

to TERMINAL

PCS-AC195 AC adaptor

to DC19.5V

ISDN Unit

PCS-B384

to ISDN

1-3

Power cord*

to a wall outlet

123

PCS-B768

123 4 56

to ISDN 1-6

ISDN modular cable**

* supplied ** not supplied

to audio input

to a wall outlet

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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 Remote Commander.

"/1 button on the supplied

TV monitor

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CAMERA UNIT MIC

IR OUT

100BASE-TX

10BASE-T

(PLUG IN POWER) 1 2

ISDN UNIT WHITE

DSB

DC 19.5V

BOARD

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.

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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 (

@).

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

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POWER indicators (Light in green.)

Connect

Phone Book

Dial

Press to show help

IP:0.0.0.0 Video:Main

Power switch

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912 Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

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 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. 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.

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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 46.

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.

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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.

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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 47.)

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 59.

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