Sony PCS-3000, PCS-3000P, TriniCom-3000 Operating Instructions Manual
3-859-501-12(1)
Rollabout P ac kage
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
PCS-3000
PCS-3000P
1997 by Sony Corporation
-3000
Owner’s Record
4.This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone
service provided by the telephone company. Connection
to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
The model and the serial numbers are located at the rear.
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-3000/3000P 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.
For the customers in the USA
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.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION TO USERS
1.If this terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be
required. But if advance notice is not practical, the
telephone company will notify the customer as soon as
possible.
2.The telephone company may make changes in its
facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the
telephone company will provide advance notice in order
for you to make necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
3.If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or
warranty information, please contact Sony Business
Information Center S 1-800-686-7669. If the equipment
is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect this equipment
until the problem is resolved.
2
For the Customers in the United Kingdom
APPROVAL NOTICE
Rollabout processor PCS-P300P is approved for connection
to PSTN using basic rate access interface compatible with
CCITT I.420 (ISDN).
The BABT approval number for PCS-P300P is
BABT/606970.
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
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements
document (s). The Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it
is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above
conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an
authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the
supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this
equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user to
disconnect the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the
electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be particularly
important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such
connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Table of Contents
Precautions.................................................................................................5
On Safety..............................................................................................5
On Handling .........................................................................................5
When You Discard Camera Unit..........................................................6
Features ......................................................................................................7
Chapter 1
Using the Basic System
Quick operation
For a quick understanding on the
basic operation of the Rollabout
Package, read Chapter 1.
Chapter 2
Settings
Using the Remote Commander ............................................................ 1-1
Basic System Connections..................................................................... 1-2
Menus...................................................................................................... 1-4
Switching Menus.............................................................................. 1-5
Basic Adjustments ................................................................................. 1-9
Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................... 1-9
Selecting the Picture....................................................................... 1-10
Monitoring Yourself in the Inset Window ..................................... 1-11
Adjusting Local and Remote Cameras........................................... 1-12
Presetting Angle, Zoom And Camera Brightness .......................... 1-14
Tracking a Subject Automatically — AT (Automatic Target
Tracking) Function............................................................... 1-15
About Backup................................................................................. 1-16
Muting Local Conversations (Mute Function)............................... 1-17
Checking Connection Status............................................................... 1-18
Holding a Meeting With Multiple Remote Parties ........................... 1-19
Preparing for a Multi Meeting........................................................ 1-19
Connecting with Other Parties ....................................................... 1-20
Changing the Picture Display Format ............................................ 1-24
Using Two ISDN Lines.................................................................. 1-24
Ending the Multi Meeting .............................................................. 1-26
Connecting With MCU to Perform the Chairman Control ............ 1-26
Registering a Remote Party .................................................................. 2-1
Making an Entry............................................................................... 2-1
Modifying an Entry .......................................................................... 2-7
Deleting an Entry.............................................................................. 2-8
Setting the Answer Mode ...................................................................... 2-9
Synchronizing Voice and Motion (Lip Synchronization) ................ 2-11
Registering Sub Addresses and Local System Data ......................... 2-13
SPID Registration for Customers in the USA................................... 2-15
Setting the Clock.................................................................................. 2-20
Adjusting the Camera Brightness ...................................................... 2-22
Shooting With Backlighting........................................................... 2-22
Adjusting the Brightness ................................................................ 2-23
Setting the Initial Volume Level on the TV Monitor ....................... 2-24
SETUP Menu ....................................................................................... 2-25
Displaying the SETUP Menu ......................................................... 2-25
SETUP Menu Items........................................................................ 2-26
Chapter 3
Conducting a Meeting
Turning the System On/Off .................................................................. 3-1
Turning On ....................................................................................... 3-1
Turning Off....................................................................................... 3-2
Switching On for the First Time....................................................... 3-3
Starting a Meeting ................................................................................. 3-4
Calling a Remote Party..................................................................... 3-4
Receiving a Call ............................................................................... 3-8
Ending a Meeting................................................................................. 3-11
Table of contents 3
Table of contents
Chapter 4
Operation of Optional
Items
Options.................................................................................................... 4-1
Sending Images from the Video Presentation Stand.......................... 4-3
Connecting the Video Presentation Stand ........................................ 4-3
Sending a Still Picture from the Video Presentation Stand.............. 4-3
Sending Moving Picture As Still Pictures Continuously ................. 4-5
Controlling Zoom With the Menu.................................................... 4-6
Sending Video Images and Sound to a Remote Party........................ 4-7
Connecting Video Equipment .......................................................... 4-7
Sending Video Image and Sound From a VCR ............................... 4-8
Recording a Meeting ........................................................................... 4-10
Connecting a VCR.......................................................................... 4-10
Recording ....................................................................................... 4-10
Installing Optional Interface Boards ................................................. 4-11
Using the V.35 Interface...................................................................... 4-12
Using Two ISDN Lines........................................................................ 4-13
Using Multiple Microphones .............................................................. 4-14
Connecting Second Microphone .................................................... 4-14
Connecting the Multiple Microphones via the Audio Mixer ......... 4-15
Connecting the Speakers to the Monitor........................................... 4-16
Preparing for a Data Conference ....................................................... 4-17
Installing FarSite ............................................................................ 4-17
Setting Up FarSite .......................................................................... 4-17
Connecting with a Computer ............................................................. 4-20
Using FarSite........................................................................................ 4-21
Using NetMeeting ................................................................................ 4-24
Setting Up NetMeeting................................................................... 4-24
Connecting With NetMeeting ........................................................ 4-25
Sending the Dial Tone to the Remote Party ...................................... 4-26
Appendix
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ................................... A-1
Rollabout Processor......................................................................... A-1
Camera Unit .................................................................................... A-4
Remote Commander........................................................................ A-5
Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander.............................. A-6
Message List .......................................................................................... A-7
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... A-9
Specifications....................................................................................... A-10
Rollabout Processor....................................................................... A-10
Microphone ................................................................................... A-10
Camera Unit .................................................................................. A-10
Remote Commander...................................................................... A-11
System ........................................................................................... A-11
Pin Assignment.............................................................................. A-12
Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors............................ A-14
Videomeeting Room Layout .............................................................. A-16
Camera Unit Range ....................................................................... A-16
Installing the Camera Unit ............................................................ A-17
Layout Example ............................................................................ A-18
Layout Considerations................................................................... A-19
Lighting Considerations ................................................................ A-19
Glossary ............................................................................................... A-20
Index .................................................................................................... A-21
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Precautions
On Safety
Power supply
•Before operating the Rollabout Package, make sure the operating voltage
of the unit is identical with that of your local power supply. The Remote
Commander operates on two size AA (R6) alkaline batteries.
•Do not unnaturally bend or crimp power cords, and do not place heavy
objects on them. Damage to the cords may result in fire or electric shock.
•To remove a power cord from an AC outlet, pull out the plug. (Do not
pull out the cord itself.)
Do not disassemble the system
Do not open or disassemble the cabinets of the system. Electric shock may
result if you touch the inside of the cabinets.
Do not put foreign objects into the system
Avoid having metallic or flammable object, liquid, or foreign matters fall
into the cabinets of the system. Otherwise a malfunction may result.
In case of trouble
In case of trouble such as smoke, odd smell, or noise, turn off all units of
the system. Disconnect all the power cords and connecting cords. Then
contact the place of purchase or an authorized Sony representative.
On Handling
ISDN
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Installation/storage
Do not expose the system to:
•extremely low or high temperatures.
•damp or dusty room.
•strong vibration.
•devices which generate strong magnetic fields.
•devices (such as radios or TVs) which transmit strong radio wave.
•noisy place.
Cleaning
Wipe the cabinets and panels with a dry and soft cloth. If the stain is
serious, slightly moisten the cloth with mild detergent. Afterward, use a
dry cloth to wipe it. Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzine, alcohol,
as they may damage the finish of the cabinets.
Precautions 5
Precautions
When You Discard Camera Unit
For environmental reasons, take out a lithium battery from the camera and
discard it accordingly.
1 Remove the screw at the rear of the camera head using a Phillips type
2 Remove the stopper and connector.
screw driver and detach the cabinet.
Stopper
Connector
3 Remove the lithium battery together with the board.
Dispose of the lithium battery according to the local law.
6 Precautions
Features
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package can connect among three remote
groups via ISDN lines*. It sends and receives images and sound, allowing
you to have virtual face-to-face meetings with people in other cities or
countries.
The system accommodates up to three participants in one location.
You can add an additional PCS-A300 Microphone (not supplied) for
additional participants.
*You can install an optional interface board for connection via the V.35
interface or for connection among four remote parties.
Connects among three locations (Multi meeting)
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package allows you to connect among
three locations and send and receive a still picture.
If you install the optional PCS-I300 BRI Board into the Rollabout
Processor, you can connect among four locations. When the remote party
holds a multi meeting, only you can end a meeting and other parties can
continue their meeting.
International standards
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package complies with ITU-T standards,
for easy connection with remote parties overseas.
(The ITU-T standard has been defined by WTSC (former CCITT).)
WTSC: World Telecommunications Standardization Committee
ITU: International Telecommunication Union
AT (Automatic target tracking) function
In addition to high-speed pan/tilt action, AT (automatic target tracking)
feature allows you to tracks a subject having the memorized color and
brightness automatically.
Easy operation
The system is easy to operate. All operations are carried out by selecting
icons with the Remote Commander.
Echo canceler
A built-in echo canceler decreases sound echo from walls in the meeting
room, allowing for clear sound reproduction.
Video presentation stand
TV monitor
If you use the VID-P100 Video Presentation Stand, you can enhance your
meeting with still and motion pictures.
The TV monitor can be used as a TV by connecting with a VCR.
Features 7
Using the Remote Commander
To operate the Remote Commander
You can operate the PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package with the Remote
Commander. The Remote Commander has a 4-direction cursor button (Z,
4, z, $) and an execute (middle) button. The functions in the Rollabout
Package can be conducted with these two buttons. When using the Remote
Commander, point it at the camera unit on top of the TV monitor.
Chapter 1 Using the Basic System
Chapter 1
To select a function
Camera unit
Press or hold down
the cursor button (Z,
4, z, $) in the
desired direction.
Press the execute (middle) button.
Using the Remote Commander
Camera unit
To select a function, move the cursor ( ) (the cursor appears in each
menu) to the desired icon.
To move the cursor, press the cursor button in the desired direction, and
release it when the cursor reaches the desired position.
After placing the cursor at the desired position, press the execute button to
select and execute the function.
To move the cursor
To move the cursor continuously, hold down the cursor button in the
desired direction. To move the cursor one increment, press the cursor
button once in the desired direction.
Note
You cannot operate the TV monitor with the Remote Commander. To
operate the TV monitor, use the remote control unit for the TV monitor or
the controls on the TV itself.
Icon conventions used in this manual
Icons are graphic symbols appearing on the TV
monitor. Each icon represents a function of the
Rollabout Processor. In this manual, “Select
[XXX]” means moving the cursor (
desired icon and pressing the execute button.
INPUT
) to the
For example, “Select [INPUT]” means moving the
cursor to the INPUT icon and pressing the execute
button.
Note
The illustrations in this manual are of the PCS-3000
model, but also apply to the PCS-3000P version.
These two models are virtually identical, the only
difference being that the PCS-3000 version has an
AC OUT socket.
Chapter 1 Using the Basic System 1-1
Basic System Connections
The PCS-3000/3000P is a basic system that can be enhanced with variety
of optional equipment. This chapter describes the operation of the basic
system.
Chapter 1
PCS-C300/C300P Camera Unit
to S VIDEO OUT
to VISCA IN
Camera unit cable
(2.3 m, 7.5 ft (supplied))
Audio cable (1 m, 3.3 ft (supplied))
The camera unit and the microphone
receive their power from the Rollabout
Processor via their connection cables.
Set the POWER and BACKUP
switches on the camera unit to ON.
to DC IN
Rollabout Processor
to ISDN A
to CAMERA UNIT
to IR OUT
to AUDIO MIC1
to AUDIO
LINE
OUT
to AUDIO1
TV monitor
to VIDEO 1
INPUT S
VIDEO
AC power cord
IR repeater (supplied)
Insert below the remote sensor of TV
monitor
IR repeater (supplied)
to VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
S VIDEO
connecting cable
(1.3 m, 4.3 ft
(supplied))
Remote sensor
to AC IN
to AC OUT
(PCS-3000 only)
to AC outlet
(PCS-3000P only)
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ISDN modular cable (3 m, 9.8 ft)
(PCS-3000P: supplied)
(PCS-3000: not supplied)
Note
Make sure to turn off the power of the Rollabout Processor before making
any connections.
Chapter 1
to ISDN
PCS-A300 Microphone
(8 m, 26 ft (supplied))
AC power cord (2.5 m, 8.2 ft (supplied))
Basic system equipment
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package forms the basis of the PCS-3000 series system. The Rollabout
Package consists of the following items:
PCS-P300/P300P
Rollabout Processor
PCS-C300/C300P
Camera Unit
to AC outlet
Contains the video codec,
audio codec, echo canceler,
network interfaces and
system controller.
Monitors the participants.
Normally, installed on top of
the TV monitor. (Use the
supplied velcro tapes to
secure the installation, if
needed.)
PCS-R500
Remote Commander
PCS-A300
Microphone
Controls the system via
menus on a TV monitor. It
can also be used to turn on
the system and TV monitor
and activate the muting
function to prevent the
conversations from being
transmitted to the remote
party.
Microphone unit; allows
you to accommodate extra
two or three participants.
Chapter 1 Using the Basic System 1-3
Menus
To display a menu
Chapter 1
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package has three major menus (QUICK
DIAL, QUICK, and MAIN) and various operational menus.
During a video meeting, all necessary operations are conducted via menus
on the TV monitor screen. To display a menu, press the cursor button or
execute button. The menu which was displayed last appears on the screen.
Menu
MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
QUICK
DIAL
INPUT
END OF
MEETING
Icon
Menu display (MAIN menu)
A menu consists of icons, with each specific function.
If an icon appears dim, that particular function is inactive and cannot
be used.
If the menu has disappeared, press the cursor or execute button. The
menu that was displayed last appears again.
(If the menu is not used for six seconds, it will disappear.)
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Switching Menus
When you turn on the PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package the picture of
the local camera appears on the TV monitor. If you operate the Rollabout
Package with the Remote Commander, the QUICK DIAL, DIAL LIST or
MANUAL DIAL menu appears on the TV monitor.
The menus are switched as follows:
Chapter 1
QUICK DIAL menu
# 1
LIST
# 2
# 3
# 4
# 5
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9
# 10
MAIN
QUICK
MENU
MENU
QUICK
DIAL
Select
[QUICK
MENU].
Select
[MAIN
MENU].
When it is not on
line, select [QUICK
DIAL].
MANUAL DIAL menu DIAL LIST menu
MANUAL DIAL
A1
A2
B1
B2
1
2
3
delete
ABC
DEF
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 4
# 5
SYSTEM
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9
OFF
# 10
7
∗
copy
TUV
WXYZ
8
9
0
#
LINE I/F
BRI
LINE RATE
AUTO
AUDIO BAND
7K
T.120/H.281
OFF
H.261
VIDEO MODE
15FPS
clear
DIAL
Select
[EXIT].
LIST
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
EXIT
SETUPDELETE PAGE EXITDIALSELECTMULTI
SELECTED
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
Select
[EXIT].
QUICK menu
MAIN
MENU
P in P
OBJECT
PRESET
FAR
END
FA B C D E
SYSTEM
OFF
When it is on line,
select [MAIN
MENU].
QUICK
DIAL
When it is not on
line, select [QUICK
DIAL].
When it is on line,
select [QUICK
MENU].
QUICK
MENU
MAIN menu
INPUT MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
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Select [DIAL LIST]
from [OTHER].
END OF
MEETING
Select [MANUAL DIAL]
from [OTHER].
Menus
QUICK DIAL menu
Chapter 1
Parties registered on the QUICK DIAL menu can be called up quickly and
easily. Up to 10 parties may be registered.
# 1
LIST
# 2
# 3
# 4
QUICK
MENU
# 5
# 6
# 7
# 8
# 9
# 10
# 1
# 6
# 2
# 7
# 3
# 8
# 4
# 9
# 5
# 10
SYSTEM
OFF
12
MAIN
MENU
4
356
QUICK DIAL menu
1 Index number (#1 – #10) (page 2-1)
2 Remote party name list (page 2-1)
3 MAIN MENU – switches to the MAIN menu. (page 1-5)
4 QUICK MENU – switches to the QUICK menu. (page 1-5)
5 Quick dial number (#1 – #10) – dial up the remote parties. Numbers for
which no party has been registered cannot be connected. (page 3-4)
6 SYSTEM OFF – turns off the system. (page 3-2)
To display the QUICK DIAL menu
Select [QUICK DIAL] from the MAIN menu while the Rollabout
Processor is not in a meeting. The QUICK DIAL menu appears.
Note
When connecting with a remote party, the QUICK DIAL icon in the
MAIN menu is replaced by a QUICK MENU icon. If you select [QUICK
MENU], the QUICK menu appears.
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QUICK menu
The QUICK menu lists various icons that are used frequently during a
meeting. You can conduct most meetings using these icons only.
Chapter 1
QUICK
DIAL
MAIN
6
7
5
MAIN
MENU
P IN P OBJECT
PRESET
FAR
END
FA B C D E
SYSTEM
OFF
984321
QUICK menu
1 MAIN MENU/QUICK DIAL – switches to the MAIN or QUICK
DIAL menu. (page 1-5)
2 P IN P – displays an inset window on the monitor screen. (page 1-11)
3 OBJECT/MAIN– displays the image from the equipment connected to
the VIDEO IN AUX1 jack or from the camera unit.
When the OBJECT icon is displayed, the picture from the camera unit
is displayed on the monitor screen. When the MAIN icon is displayed,
the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX1 jack
is displayed. (page 4-3)
4 PRESET (A to F) – recalls preset camera angles, zoom and camera
brightness settings. (page 1-15)
5 Camera zoom adjustment – adjusts the zoom. (pages 1-13, 4-6)
6 Camera angle adjustment – adjusts the camera angle. (page 1-13)
7 FAR END – specifies the camera (local or remote) when adjusting
camera angle and zoom. (page 1-12)
8 Volume – adjusts the volume. (page 1-9)
9 SYSTEM OFF – turns off the system. (page 3-2)
To display the QUICK menu
Select [QUICK MENU] from the MAIN menu while the Rollabout
Processor is in a meeting. The QUICK menu appears.
Note
When not connecting with a remote party, the QUICK icon in the MAIN
menu is replaced by a QUICK DIAL icon. If you select [QUICK DIAL],
the QUICK DIAL menu appears.
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Menus
MAIN menu
Chapter 1
The MAIN menu is used for making various settings and input/output
selections. You can access the QUICK or QUICK DIAL menu from the
MAIN menu.
QUICK
DIAL
MULTI P IN P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
QUICK
MENU
INPUT
END OF
MEETING
1 92 3 4 5 6 7 8
MAIN menu
1 QUICK MENU/QUICK DIAL – switches to the QUICK or QUICK
DIAL menu. (page 1-5)
2 INPUT – selects external video equipment. You can select the input
from local or remote equipment. Selecting [SOURCE VIEW] in the
INPUT sub-menu produces a full-size screen of the selected picture.
(page 1-10)
3 MULTI – used to change screen format when connecting with several
parties or when connecting with MCU to perform the chairman control.
(pages 1-24,1-26)
4 P IN P – displays an inset window on the monitor screen. (page 1-11)
5 CAMERA – switches to the CAMERA menu. (page 1-13)
6 SEND – sends the image to the remote party. (page 4-4)
7 AUDIO – adjusts the volume and selects external audio equipment.
(pages 1-9, 4-8)
8 OTHER – used for registering remote parties, or adjusting settings in
the SETUP menu; also accesses the DIAL LIST menu and the
MANUAL DIAL menu. (pages 1-5, 2-1, 2-9)
9 END OF MEETING – disconnects the line or turns off the system.
(pages 3-2, 3-11)
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To display the MAIN menu
Select [MAIN MENU] from the current menu. If the DIAL LIST or
MANUAL DIAL menu appears, select [EXIT].
Basic Adjustments
You can make adjustments to audio and video settings during a meeting.
The following sections describe how to adjust volume, the picture-inpicture window, and the camera (angle, focus, zoom, and AT function).
You can preset six camera angles, zoom and camera brightness settings.
For details on turning on the system, see “Turning the System On/Off” on page 3-
1.
Chapter 1
Function Page
Volume adjustment QUICK menu page 1-9
Picture selection MAIN menu page 1-10
Displaying an inset QUICK menu, MAIN menu, page 1-11
window CAMERA menu
Camera selection QUICK menu page 1-12
Angle adjustment QUICK menu page 1-13
Zoom adjustment QUICK menu, CAMERA menu page 1-13
Focus adjustment CAMERA menu page 1-13
Icon
P in P
FOCUS
AUTO
AUDIO
INPUT
FAR
END
MAIN menu
CAMERA menu
CAMERA menu
Adjusting the Volume
Saving the camera CAMERA menu page 1-14
angle, zoom and
brightness setting
Recalling the camera CAMERA menu page 1-15
angle, zoom and QUICK menu
brightness setting
Tracking a subject CAMERA menu page 1-15
automatically
PRESET
A B C
D E F
AT
You can adjust the volume either from the QUICK or MAIN menu.
To adjust the volume in the MAIN menu, select [AUDIO]; then select
volume icon [+] or [–].
To adjust the volume in the QUICK menu, follow the step below:
Select [+] or [–] from the QUICK menu.
[+] to increase the volume. [–] to decrease the volume.
If feedback occurs, decrease the volume.
Selected volume level
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Basic Adjustments
Chapter 1
Selecting the Picture
Note
You have to set the volume level on the TV monitor at first.
For details on setting the initial volume level on the TV monitor, see “Setting the
Initial Volume Level on the TV Monitor” on page 2-24.
You can select the picture from both local and remote sites equipment.
Notes
•Items at the left are only displayed when it is on line.
•Items at the left are displayed even if the video equipment is not
connected to the remote party. When you select the item which does not
have equipment, the picture does not appear.
1 Select [INPUT] from the MAIN menu.
The INPUT sub-menu appears.
FAR
AUX2
FAR
AUX1
FAR
MAIN CAM
QUICK
MENU
NEAR
AUX2
NEAR
AUX1
NEAR
MAIN CAM
SOURCE VIEW
MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
INPUT
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MEETING
[INPUT]
2 Select the picture.
Select the local picture at the right of the INPUT sub-menu, and
remote picture at the left.
Items at the left Selected picture
FAR AUX2 Displays picture from equipment connected to the
VIDEO IN AUX2 jack at the remote party.
FAR AUX1 Displays picture from equipment connected to the
VIDEO IN AUX1 jack at the remote party.
FAR MAIN CAM Displays picture from main camera at the remote
Items at the left Selected picture
NEAR AUX2 Displays picture from equipment connected to the
NEAR AUX1 Displays picture from equipment connected to the
NEAR MAIN CAM Displays picture from main camera at the local party.
If you select [SOURCE VIEW]
•A full-sized screen of the local picture is produced.
•When the still picture is displayed, the picture returns to the moving
picuture.
party.
VIDEO IN AUX2 jack at the local party.
VIDEO IN AUX1 jack at the local party.
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Monitoring Yourself in the Inset Window
The inset window allows you to monitor your own party while viewing the
remote party.
To open the inset window or change its position
You can display or remove the inset window and change its position.
You can open the inset window from any menus except the QUICK DIAL,
DIAL LIST and MANUAL DIAL menus.
The following example shows you how to open the inset window from the
QUICK menu.
Select [P in P] from the QUICK menu.
An inset window appears if the inset window is not displayed.
Each time you select [P in P], the inset window moves as follows:
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The inset window
disappears.
TV monitor
When the inset window is on screen, it shows the picture being sent to the
remote party.
Notes
•The inset window does not appear when your system is not connected to
a remote party.
•When the main screen is showing a still picture, the inset window is not
displayed.
•You cannot use the Picture in Picture function when the main screen is
showing a picture of your party even while the line is connecting.
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Basic Adjustments
Adjusting Local and Remote Cameras
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To select the camera to adjust
You can adjust the local camera to obtain the best viewing results.
You can also adjust the remote camera and adjust the image being sent
from that camera.
Notes
•You cannot control a remote camera when it is on line to several parties
at once. See “Holding a Meeting With Multiple Remote Parties” on page
1-19.
•A malfunction may occur if the local and remote parties try to adjust the
same camera at the same time.
•You cannot control a remote camera during meeting if the remote party is
using other than a PCS-5000/4000/3000/2000 series system and H.281 is
not selected as the remote camera control system.
In order to adjust a camera, you must select which camera you want to
control – local or remote. Selection and adjustment can be done in the
CAMERA or QUICK menu.
The following describes selection and adjustment from the QUICK menu:
Note
Focus, preset settings, and AT (automatic target tracking) function can be
set only from the CAMERA menu.
1 Select the camera (local or remote) you want to adjust with the FAR
END icon.
Each time you select [FAR END], the color of the icon is switched
between gray and blue.
While the icon is gray, you can operate the local camera.
While the icon is blue, you can operate the remote camera.
(You cannot control a remote camera during meeting if the remote
party is using other than a PCS-5000/4000/3000/2000 series system
and H.281 is not selected as the remote camera control system.)
[FAR END]
MAIN
MENU
P in P
OBJECT
PRESET
FAR
END
FA B C D E
SYSTEM
OFF
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2 Adjust the camera.
You can adjust the camera angle and zoom, and recall the camera
angle and zoom settings from the QUICK menu.
For details, see “To adjust the camera angle and zoom” on next page.
To adjust the camera angle and zoom
To adjust the camera angle
Select [>][?][.][/] to view any areas not currently covered by the
camera.
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To adjust the focus
Outside the
Within the camera’s scope
camera’s scope
Adjusting the camera angle
To adjust the zoom
Select [
] to zoom in or [ ] to zoom out.
Focus adjustment and the AT function can be performed only through the
CAMERA menu.
Switches the camera between local and remote.
Adjusts the focus.
Activates the AT function.
Adjusts the zoom.
AT
P in P
FOCUS
AUTO
PRESET
ADBEC
Displays an inset window.
Stores or recalls a setting.
CAMERA menu
1 Select [CAMERA] from the MAIN menu.
The CAMERA menu is displayed.
MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
FOCUS
AUTO
INPUT
PRESET
[CAMERA]
ADBEC
F
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QUICK
MENU
AT
P in P
F
Adjusts the angle.
FAR
END
END OF
MEETING
EXIT
FAR
END
EXIT
(Continued)
Basic Adjustments
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2 Adjust the camera.
You can adjust the camera angle, focus, and zoom. You can also store
or recall a camera angle and zoom setting. (See the figure on the
previous page.)
3 Select [EXIT] once you have finished making adjustments.
The CAMERA menu disappears and the MAIN menu appears.
To switch between auto and manual focus
Select [FOCUS AUTO] for auto focus. For manual focus, use the plus/
minus [+], [–] buttons beside [FOCUS AUTO].
We recommend you to select [FOCUS AUTO] since the camera unit will
automatically adjust itself for the best focus.
To adjust the focus manually
Use the plus/minus [+], [–] buttons beside [FOCUS AUTO].
[–] moves the point of focus closer to the camera unit.
[+] moves the point of focus further away from the camera unit.
Presetting Angle, Zoom And Camera Brightness
You can store six angle, zoom, and camera brightness settings. Once a
setting is saved, you can easily recall the setting.
Note
Set the BACKUP switch at the rear of the camera unit to ON if the
Rollabout Processor is turned off completely. Otherwise, the memories of
the preset settings are erased (page 1-16).
To store a setting
1 Set the camera angle, zoom, and camera brightness.
For details on camera angle and zoom settings, see “ To adjust the camera
angle and zoom” on page 1-13, and for on camera brightness setting, see
“Adjusting the Camera Brightness” on page 2-22.
2 Select [PRESET] from the CAMERA menu.
AT
P in P
FOCUS
AUTO
[PRESET]
PRESET
ADBEC
3 Select a letter (A to F) under which the setting will be stored.
The setting will be stored under that letter.
AT
P in P
FOCUS
AUTO
PRESET
ADBEC
FAR
F
F
END
FAR
END
EXIT
EXIT
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Preset letter
Note
Once you preset the angle and zoom, the focus automatically switches to
auto focus setting.
To recall a setting
Select a setting letter (A to F).
The camera is then adjusted to the setting stored under that letter.
Tracking a Subject Automatically — AT (Automatic Target Tracking)
Function
You can have the camera memorize certain color and brightness so that
automatically tracks a subject having the memorized color and brightness.
If a subject almost goes out of the screen, the camera performs the pan/tilt
action so that the subject is placed in the middle of the screen.
1 Select [AT] from the CAMERA menu.
The AT sub-menu appears and the frame is displayed on the screen.
AUTO ZOOM
TRACK
[AT]
AT
P in P
FOCUS
AUTO
PRESET
ADBEC
F
FAR
END
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EXIT
2 Select [?], [>], [/], [.] to perform the pan/tilt operation so that a
subject is placed into the frame.
AUTO ZOOM
TRACK
AT
FOCUS
AUTO
P in P
Notes
•Be sure to place the subject so that the portion uniform in brightness
and color is in the frame.
•The camera might not recognize a subject if the portion different from
the subject in brightness and color, such as the backdrop, is placed
together in the frame.
PRESET
ADBEC
FAR
F
END
EXIT
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Basic Adjustments
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3 Select [TRACK].
TRACK check box changes to blue.
Try moving the subject to see if the frame tracks it automatically.
When the frame tracks the subject, proceed with the step 4.
When the frame does not track the subject, repeat the steps 2 and 3
until the frame starts tracking the subject while adjusting the lighting
and the position of the subject so that the color and brightness of the
subject is optimized.
4 Select [AT].
The AT (automatic target tracking) function starts and the frame
disappears from the screen.
To cancel the AT (automatic target tracking) function
Select [TRACK] again so that the color of the TRACK check box returns
to the original color.
About Backup
To keep the size of the memorized subject as is
After performing the pan/tilt operation so that a subject is placed into the
frame, select [AUTO ZOOM].
To cancel the function, select [AUTO ZOOM] again so that the color of the
AUTO ZOOM check box changes to blue.
Then, repeat the step 3.
If the frame is repeatedly extended to the full screen
The camera does not recognize the subject. Select [TRACK] again and go
back to the step 2.
If the lamp at the side of the lens lights up
The camera is not capturing the memorized subject correctly.
In this case, perform the pan/tilt operation so that the subject comes into
the screen. Or have the subject memorized onto the camera again.
The memories of the preset and clock settings are erased when the POWER
switch on the camera unit is set to OFF. To retain those memories, set the
BACK UP switch at the rear of the camera unit to ON.
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Notes
•In the camera unit, the built-in lithium battery acts as the power source for
retaining the memories and is kept charged as long as the system is used.
If the system is used for shorter period of time with the BACKUP switch
set to ON, however, the battery is gradually discharged. Besides if you do
not use the system at all for almost 12 weeks, the battery is completely
discharged. To retain the memories of the settings, you should recharge
the battery.
•To recharge the battery, connect the camera unit to the Rollabout
Processor and leave it for approximate 48 hours with the POWER switch
on the camera unit set to ON.
Muting Local Conversations (Mute Function)
You can mute local conversations by pressing the MIC MUTE button on
the Remote Commander.
If you press the MIC MUTE button, local conversations will not be sent to
the remote party.
When local conversations are muted, the mute mark (
the upper-right corner of the TV monitor.
To cancel muting
Press the MIC MUTE button again.
The mute mark (
) disappears.
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MIC MUTE button
) is displayed at
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Checking Connection Status
During a meeting, you can check the status of your connections.
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1 Select [OTHER] from the MAIN menu.
The OTHER sub-menu appears.
QUICK
MENU
INPUT MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
2 Select [STATUS].
The STATUS list appears.
CODEC:
LINE I/F:
NUMBER OF LINE:
LINE RATE:
AUDIO MODE (Enc):
AUDIO MODE (Dec):
VIDEO MODE:
FRAME RATE:
FAR END CAM CONTROL:
PCS-5000
BRI
2
64K
G.728
G.728
H.261 CIF
15
SONY
SETUP
STATUS
DTMF
T.120
DIAL LIST
MANUAL DIAL
[OTHER]
END OF
MEETING
EXIT
The STATUS list allows you to check the following items:
Item Meaning
:
CODEC ITU-T
PCS-2000: The remote party is using a PCS-2000
PCS-5000: The remote party is using a PCS-5000/
LINE I/F The line interface presently in use
NUMBER OF LINE The number of lines presently in use
LINE RATE The present transmission rate
AUDIO MODE (Enc) The present audio encoding system at the local
party
AUDIO MODE (Dec)
The present audio encoding system at the remote
party
VIDEO MODE The present video encoding mode
FRAME RATE The present maximum frame rate of sending a
motion picture
FAR END CONTROL OFF: No control.
H.281: The remote camera control form based on
SONY:The remote camera control form based on
Remote party is using equipment
conforming to standards
series system.
4000/3000 series.
H.281 standards.
Sony standards.
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Select [EXIT] to revert to the MAIN menu.
Holding a Meeting With Multiple Remote Parties
The PCS-3000/3000P Rollabout Package allows for audio and video
connection among three different parties (PCS-5000/4000/3000 series
system) at the same time.
You begin a multi meeting by dialing and making line connection with
parties A and B. Once the lines have been connected, party A connects
automatically with party B to form the line connection setup indicated in
the following figure.
Once connections have been made, all three parties can meet as a single
group.
Local party
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Notes
•A multi meeting can only work when each party uses the PCS-5000/
4000/3000 series system.
•A multi meeting can only be held via the ISDN lines.
•During a multi meeting, you will not be able to adjust a remote party’s
camera.
Preparing for a Multi Meeting
Important
Before starting a multi meeting, check to see if you have the following:
•Entries for [LDN] in the SETUP menu have been completed.(See page 2-
13)
•The settings for [LINE RATE] and [AUDIO BAND] in the DIAL
SETUP menu are the same as each party.
•Set [AUDIO BAND] in the DIAL SETUP menu to 3.4K if you connect
each party at 1B (1B is 56/64Kbps) transfer rate.
Party A
Party B
Notes
•You cannot have a multi meeting when the settings above are wrong.
•You cannot have a multi meeting when there is only one remote party on
the line. When there is only one remote party, connect as normal
procedure.
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Holding a Meeting With Multiple Remote Parties
Connecting with Other Parties
There are two ways to connect with the remote parties, depending on the
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setting method specified in the DIAL SETUP menu. To connect with the
unregistered remote parties, operate from the MANUAL DIAL menu.
Assign one index number for the two remote parties. Use this index
number to contact the other parties
In the DIAL SETUP menu, register party A in the A1 line, and party B in
the A2 line. Set [LINE I/F] to BRI-M, and [AUDIO BAND] to 3.4K.
For details on registering remote parties, see page 2-1.
Select each of the two remote parties to make a connection
Select the parties you want to connect with from the DIAL LIST menu one
by one.
Set up each of the unregistered remote parties to make a connection
Set up the parties you want to connect with from the MANUAL DIAL
menu one by one.
To make connection by selecting the index number registering multiple parties
1 Select [OTHER] from the MAIN menu.
The OTHER sub-menu appears.
SETUP
STATUS
DTMF
T.120
DIAL LIST
MANUAL DIAL
QUICK
DIAL
INPUT MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
[OTHER]
END OF
MEETING
2 Select [DIAL LIST].
The DIAL LIST menu appears.
LIST
101 Boston Atlanta
102 Detroit Buffalo
103 Chicago Miami
104 Seattle San Francisco
105
106
107
108
109
110
SELECTED 101
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
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SETUPDELETE PAGE EXITDIALSELECTMULTI
3 Select the index number for the parties you want to connect with, by
selecting [>] or [.].
The names of the selected parties change to blue.
The remote party index number appears in the SELECTED column at
the upper-right corner on the DIAL LIST menu.
•Select [PAGE +] to move to the next DIAL LIST page.
•Select [PAGE –] to move to the previous DIAL LIST page.
4 Select [DIAL].
The system starts dialing the selected parties.
Once connection has been made with all parties, the TV monitor screen
splits into four sections to display the remote parties as well as your
own group. The MAIN menu appears on the TV monitor.
The lines of each party are connected automatically. (A connects with
B.)
Once all line connections have been made, you can start the meeting.
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Party A
Local party
Party B
To make connections by selecting the remote parties from individual index number
1 Select [OTHER] from the MAIN menu.
The OTHER sub-menu appears.
QUICK
DIAL
INPUT MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
SETUP
STATUS
DTMF
T.120
DIAL LIST
MANUAL DIAL
[OTHER]
END OF
MEETING
2 Select [DIAL LIST].
The DIAL LIST menu appears.
LIST
001 Boston branch
002 Montreal branch
003 Chicago branch
004 Seattle branch
005 Buffalo branch
006 Detroit branch
007 San Francisco branch
008 Miami branch
009 Toronto branch
010 Ottawa branch
SELECTED 001
011 Dallas branch
012 Los Angeles branch
013 San Diego branch
014 New Orleans branch
015 Cleveland branch
016 Pittsburgh branch
017 Philadelphia branch
018 Atlanta branch
019 Denver branch
020 Memphis branch
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Holding a Meeting With Multiple Remote Parties
3 Select [MULTI].
The MULTI icon changes to blue.
4 Select the index numbers for the parties you want to connect with, by
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using [>] or [.] to select the parties and [SELECT] to decide one by
one.
The name of the selected party changes to blue.
You can choose up to two remote parties for a multi meeting.
The index numbers of the remote parties appear in the SELECTED
column at the upper-right corner on the DIAL LIST menu.
•If you select the wrong party, select [SELECT] again.
•Select [PAGE +] to move to the next DIAL LIST page.
•Select [PAGE –] to move to the previous DIAL LIST page.
5 Select [DIAL].
The system starts dialing the selected parties.
Once connection has been made with all parties, the TV monitor screen
splits into four sections to display the remote parties as well as your
own group. The MAIN menu appears on the TV monitor.
The lines of each party are connected automatically. (A connects with
B.)
Once all connections have been made, you can start the meeting.
Party A
Local party
To make connections with unregistered remote parties
Note
The settings having been fixed in the MANUAL DIAL menu will not be
stored. You then need to start over fixing the settings to use the MANUAL
DIAL menu.
1 Select [OTHER] from the MAIN menu.
The OTHER sub-menu appears.
QUICK
DIAL
INPUT MULTI P in P CAMERA SEND AUDIO OTHER
Party B
SETUP
STATUS
DTMF
T.120
DIAL LIST
MANUAL DIAL
END OF
MEETING
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