Sony PCS-G70P, PCS-G70 User Manual

3-863-237-11 (1)

Video Communication System

Operating Instructions

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

PCS-G70/G70P

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-G70/G70P 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.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

CAUTION for LAN port

For safety reasons, do not connect the LAN port to any network devices that might have excessive voltage.

Installing batteries

Two R03 (size AAA) batteries are supplied for Remote Commander. To avoid risk of explosion, use R03 (size AAA) manganese or alkaline batteries.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

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 .............................8

Features .............................................. 9

System Components ........................11

Basic System Components ......... 11

Optional Equipment ................... 12

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 Configuration via a LAN

and ISDN for Multipoint

Data Conference ............. 22

System Connections ......................... 23

System Connection via a

LAN ................................23

System Connection via an

ISDN ...............................24

Preparing the System .......................25

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Commander .....................25

Turning On/Off the TV Monitor

Together With the Communication

Terminal ..........................26

Turning the System On/Off .............27

Turning On ................................. 27

Standby Mode Function ..............29

Setting the Video Communication

System to Standby

Mode ................................30

Turning Off .................................31

Adjusting the Volume on the TV

Monitor ............................31

Displaying Help ..........................32

Displaying the Versions and

Options ............................32

Setting Up the System for the First Time

— Initial Setup Wizard .....................33

Using the Menus ...............................36

Operation ....................................36

Menu Configuration ....................38

Entering Characters ....................41

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

Registering Local Information .........43

Opening the Setup Menu for the

Administrator ...................43

Dial Setup Menu .........................44

Answer Setup Menu ...................46

Communication Setup Menu ......46

Status Menu ................................49

Audio Setup Menu ......................50

Video Setup Menu ......................52

General Setup Menu ...................53

Administrator Setup Menu .........56

LAN Setup Menu ........................59

ISDN Setup Menu .......................64

SPID Settings for Customers in the

USA and Canada .............65

Information Menu .......................67

Registering a Remote Party – Phone

Book ................................................68

Registering a New Remote

Party .................................68

Changing the Contents of the Phone

Book ................................70

Deleting the Registered Remote

Party ................................71

Copying the Setting of the Phone

Book Menu ......................71

Creating a Private Phone

Book ................................71

Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

Starting a Conference by Calling a

Remote Party ....................................74

Turning on the Power .................74

Using the Launcher Menu .......... 75

Calling a Remote Party ...............78

Receiving a Call from a Remote

Party ...............................................87

Answering a Call from a Remote

Party ................................87

Ending the Conference ...............89

Adjusting the Sound .........................90

Adjusting the Volume ................90

Turning Off the Sound Momentarily

– Muting Function ........... 90

Turning Off the Sound On

Answering – Mic on Answer

Function ..........................91

Synchronizing Audio and Video

– Lip Sync Function ........ 91

Reducing Echo – Echo

Canceler ..........................91

Adjusting the Camera .......................92

Selecting the Camera to be

Controlled .......................92

Adjusting the Camera Angle and

Zoom ...............................93

Adjusting the Focus and

Brightness .......................95

Presetting the Angle and Zoom

Settings ............................96

Recalling the Preset Angle and

Zoom Setting ................... 98

Selecting the Input Picture and

Sound .............................................100

Switching the Displayed Picture

Between the Local and

Remote Pictures ............ 100

Selecting the Input Picture ....... 100

Switching the Picture Displayed on

the TV Monitor ............. 102

Switching the Sound to Be Sent to

the Remote Party .......... 103

Monitoring the Local Picture as a

Window Picture – PinP Feature .... 104

Conducting a Videoconference Using

the Dual Video Function ............... 105

System Configuration Using 2

Cameras and 3

Monitors ....................... 105

Activating the Dual Video

Function ........................ 107

Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

Using Still Images Stored on a “Memory Stick” for a

Videoconference ............................ 108

Displaying a Still Image Stored on a

“Memory Stick” ............ 108

Sending a Still Image Stored on a

“Memory Stick” ............ 111

Formatting a “Memory

Stick” ............................ 112

Sending Motion Pictures as Still

Images ............................................ 113

Sending Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu .................. 113

Sending a Still Image Using the

Communication

Submenu ....................... 114

Sending Motion Pictures Output

from a Document Stand as

Still Images ................... 115

Sending Motion Pictures Input from

an External Camera or Other

Equipment as Still

Images ........................... 116

Receiving Still Images from a Remote

Party ............................................. 117

Saving Still Images to a “Memory

Stick” .............................................118

Saving Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu ..................118

Saving Still Images Using the

Memory Stick Menu ..... 119

Saving Still Images Using the

Communication

Submenu .......................120

Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — The

Communication Submenu .............. 121

Using Multiple Monitors ...............122

Using Two Monitors–Dual Monitor

Setup .............................122

Using Three Monitors–Triple

Monitor Setup ...............126

Using Multiple Microphones ......... 129

Using the Communication Transducer

(CTE) .............................................131

Recording Audio During a

Conference ..................................... 133

Sending Audio/Video from the External

Equipment to a Remote Party ........ 134

Conducting a Conference Without the

Picture – Voice Meeting ................ 136

Controlling the Remote System With the Tone Signal – DTMF

Transmission .................................. 137

Conducting a Data Conference Using NetMeeting – T.120 Data

Conference ..................................... 138

Accessing the Communication

Terminal ......................................... 141

Using a Web Browser ..............141

Using Telnet .............................141

Using Audio/Video Signal from the Connected Equipment for a

Conference ......................................146

Setting Before Conferencing ....146

Operating the System During a

Conference .....................146

Displaying the Picture on a Projector or

Monitor ...........................................151

Outputting the Signal to One

Monitor ..........................151

Outputting the Signal to the Second

or Third Monitor ............152

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard

Connection Example With a

Whiteboard .....................................154

Attaching the mimio Xi on the

Whiteboard .....................................155

Conducting a Videoconference Using a

Whiteboard .....................................156

Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference via LAN

Preparing for an Encrypted

Videoconference via LAN ..............160

Starting an Encrypted Videoconference

via LAN ..........................................161

Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

Chapter 5: Data Conference

Connection Example Using the Data

Solution Box ..................................143

Connecting the CTE-600

Communication

Transducer ....................145

Connection Examples for a Multipoint

Videoconference .............................163

Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6

Points) ............................163

Using the Cascade Connection via

LAN (Up to 10

Points) ............................164

Using the ISDN Connection .....165

Using Both LAN and ISDN ......167

Using the LAN and ISDN cascade

connection .....................168

Installing the MCU Software .........169

To check if the installation of the

software is complete .....170

Setting for a Multipoint

Videoconference ............................171

Communication Setup menu ....171

Registering the Remote Parties in

the Multipoint Connection

List ................................173

Starting a Multipoint

Videoconference ............................176

Calling Remote Parties .............176

Receiving a Call from a Remote

Party ..............................180

Using the Display Control ..............181

What is “Broadcast Mode”? ..... 181

Broadcast Modes and Displayed

Windows .......................183

Switching the Broadcast

Mode .............................184

Receiving the Broadcast Requested

From Any Other

Terminal ........................185

Ending the Multipoint

Videoconference ............................186

Notes on Secondary Terminals ......187

Connecting the External MCU ....... 188

Activating the Chair Control ....188

Multipoint Attributes ......................191

Appendix

Location and Function of Parts and

Controls ..........................................193

PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication

Terminal ........................193

PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit

(Optional) ......................195

PCS-RG70 Remote

Commander ...................196

PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit

(Optional) ......................197

PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit

(Optional) ......................198

PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 198

PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box

(Optional) ..................... 199

On-screen Messages ...................... 200

Troubleshooting ............................. 207

Specifications ................................ 211

PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication

Terminal ....................... 211

PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera

Unit ............................... 212

PCS-RG70 Remote

Commander .................. 212

PCS-AC19V6 AC Adaptor ...... 212

PCS-A1 Microphone

(Optional) ..................... 213

PCS-A300 Microphone

(Optional) ..................... 213

PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 213

PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 213

PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit

(Optional) ..................... 213

PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU

Software (Optional) ...... 214

PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU

Software (Optional) ...... 214

PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box

(Optional) ..................... 214

Acceptable RGB Input/Output

Signals .......................... 215

Pin Assignments ...................... 217

Pin Assignments on Optional Board

Connectors .................... 219

List of Port Numbers Used on the

PCS-PG70/PG70P ........ 220

Videoconferencing Room

Layout ............................................ 222

Camera Range .......................... 222

Glossary ......................................... 224

Menu Configuration ...................... 228

Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation

Using This Manual

The chapters cover the following contents; please read the chapters that may be required for your type of videoconference.

Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation

This chapter guides you through the system configuration and information required to use your Video Communication System for the first time. It shows you how to install and connect your Video Communication System, to turn the system on/off and how to access basic on-screen menus.

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrator

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

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard

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

*mimio® is a registered trademark of Virtual

Ink Corporation of the United States. minio Xi is a trademark of Virtual Ink Corporation of the United States.

Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference via LAN

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

Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

This chapter shows you how to use the Video Communication System to hold a multipoint videoconference. You need to install MCU software in this System for a multipoint videoconference.

Appendix

The appendix contains descriptions of the controls and connectors on the components of the Video Communication System, message and troubleshooting lists, specifications, and a glossary.

Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

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

Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

This chapter shows advanced videoconferencing using the optional equipment.

Chapter 5: Data Conference

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

8 Using This Manual

Features

G.728, G723.1, and G.711 audio compression formats.

The PCS-G70/G70P 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 PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box allows the data from a personal computer to be incorporated in the presentation or to be shown on the projector.

High transmission speeds and high-quality picture capability

The Video Communication System accepts a LAN bandwidth of up to 4 Mbps. It also allows you to connect to as many as three ISDN lines and use 6B channels with the optional PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit, and as many as six ISDN lines and use 12B channels with the optional PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit. (When you use PRI, you can connect to one line and use 23B channels (T1) or 30B channels (E1).)

Wide range of video/audio compression format selectable

The Video Communication System supports H.264, H.263 4CIF, H.263, H.261, MPEG4, interlaced SIF (H.264/H.263) video compression formats. It also supports MPEG4 AAC, G.722.1, G.722, G.729,

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

This system includes the “Packet Resend Request”, “Adaptive Rate Control”, and “Forward Error Control” functions. Depending on the network status, these functions are used in Hybrid to guarantee consistent, high-quality communications.

Supports the transmission of two different video signals (dual video function)

Using two cameras, you can display the speaker and the entire conference room simultaneously, strengthening the sense of reality of the videoconference.

Easy setup and operation

Help is displayed on the monitor when you need guidance. The menus used by the system administrator or those by conference participants are displayed separately.

Supports multipoint conference

Installing the optional PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (for LAN) or the PCSA-M0G70 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 PCSA-M3G70 H.323 and PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software are installed in a main terminal.

Equipped with a Memory Stick slot

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”.

9Features

Triple monitor system

You can connect three monitors to the Communication Terminal, which allows you, for example, to display video from the remote party, video from your terminal, and video from a computer or whiteboard simultaneously.

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.

10 Features

System Components

The PCS-G70/G70P 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-G70/G70P Video Communication System is the basic system of the PCS-G70/G70P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components:

Unit Description

PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal

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

PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit

PCS-RG70 Remote Commander

PCS-AC19V6 AC adaptor Supplies power to the Communication Terminal.

Video Converter Cable 1-757-517-11

Camera to shoot videoconference.

Used to operate the Communication Terminal and Camera Unit.

Used to send video output from a pin terminal to an S-video terminal.

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Optional Equipment

TV monitor

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

Unit Description

TV, Projector, etc. Used as a monitor and speakers.

Optional equipment especially designed for use with the PCS-G70/G70P

The following optional devices are used to enhance your videoconference.

Unit Description

PCSA-STMG70 Stand This stand can be used to place the Communication

Terminal on end.

PCSA-STCG70 Camera Stand

PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to three ISDN

PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to six ISDN

PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line through the PRI line

PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box

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Stand for the Camera Unit.

lines; 6B channels usable.

lines; 12B channels usable.

interface.

Use of this device allows easy connection with a computer or projector for a data conference.

Unit Description

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

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

PCS-A300 Microphone Unidirectional microphone. It is recommended when

PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand

CTE-600 Communication Transducer

PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU Software

PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU Software

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

Camera for documents. Allows transmission of pictures to the Communication Terminal by infrared signals without connecting a 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.

Cables

Use the following cables to connect devices in this system.

PCS-G70/G70P Video Communication System

Cable Part No. Number

Camera cable (0.25 m (0.8 ft)) 1-827-376-11 1

S-video cable (1.5 m (4.9 ft)) 1-776-078-42 1

Audio cable (1 m (3.3 ft)) 1-765-258-31 1

13System Components

Camera cable

S-video cable

Audio cable

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System Configuration

The PCS-G70/G70P Video Communication System has various system configuration capabilities using the basic components and optional equipment. This section describes eight typical examples.

System Configuration via a LAN

This allows you:

• To hold a point-to-point videoconference over LAN.

• To show still images stored on a “Memory Stick”.

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication

Terminal

2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN

Connection to ISDN is required to use the PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S, or PCSA-PRI 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 on 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 PCSAB384S), by connecting up to six ISDN lines (when using the PCSA-B768S) or by connecting one ISDN line (when using the PCSA-PRI).

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication

Terminal

2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S or PCSA-

PRI ISDN Unit (not supplied)

The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.

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

Up to three ISDN lines (6B channels) with the PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit, up to six ISDN lines (12B channels) with the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit, or one ISDN line (23B channels (T1), 30B channels (E1)) with the PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit can be connected to one PCS-PG70/PG70P. The more channels you use for a single communication, the faster speeds and higher-quality picture you can obtain for your network communication.

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System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference

You need to install the optional PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software.

This allows you:

• To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN.

• To show still images stored on a “Memory Stick”.

• To show the still images on the second TV monitor or projector.

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

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal 2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)

17System Configuration

System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference

You need to connect the optional PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S, or PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this system and to install the optional PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software.

This allows you:

• To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to six sites over ISDN.

• To show still images stored on 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

(not supplied)

The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.

18 System Configuration

System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Conference

Installing the optional PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (for LAN) and PCSA-M0G70 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 on a “Memory Stick”.

• To show the still images on the second TV monitor or projector.

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

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal 2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (not supplied) 6 PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software (not supplied) 7 PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S or PCSA-PRI ISDN

Unit (not supplied)

* Be sure to connect two

Communication Terminals, with the MCU software installed, via a LAN.

The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.

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System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference

You need to connect the optional PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box especially designed to use with this system and to install the optional PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software.

This allows you:

• To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN.

• To show still images stored on a “Memory Stick”.

• To use the data from a computer or external equipment.

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

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

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal 2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (not supplied) 6 PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box (not supplied) 7 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

20 System Configuration

System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference

You need to connect the optional PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S, or PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit and the PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software.

This allows you:

• To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to six sites over ISDN.

• To show still images stored on a “Memory Stick”.

• To use the data from a computer or an external equipment.

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

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

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal 2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software (not supplied) 6 PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S or PCSA-PRI ISDN Unit (not supplied) 7 PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box (not supplied) 8 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.

21System Configuration

System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference

Installing the optional PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software, the PCS-M0G70 H.320 MCU software, and using the optional Data Solution Box PCS-DSB1S and ISDN Units PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S, or PCSA-PRI enables you to conduct multipoint mixed LAN and ISDN line multipoint data conferences. Two Communication Terminals where the MCU software is installed must be connected via a LAN in this configuration.

This allows you:

• To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to six sites over ISDN.

• To show still images stored on a “Memory Stick”.

• To use data from a computer or other such peripheral device in the videoconference.

• To show still images or computer data on the second monitor or projector used as the display device.

• To connect up to five external microphones to the Data Solution Box, allowing you to hear several participants.

System configuration

1 PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal 2 PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit 3 PCS-RG70 Remote Commander 4 TV monitor (not supplied) 5 PCSA-M3G70 H.323 MCU software (not supplied) 6 PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box (not supplied) 7 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied) 8 PCSA-M0G70 H.320 MCU software (not supplied) 9 PCSA-B384S, PCSA-B768S or PCSA-PRI ISDN

Unit (not supplied)

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Be sure to connect two Communication Terminals, with the MCU software installed, via a LAN.

The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.

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

PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

to TERMINAL

PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal

to DC19.5V

Audio cable*

* supplied ** not supplied

Notes

• If you are only using one camera, be sure to connect it to the MAIN CAMERA connector.

• The AUDIO OUT (MIXED) jack is used to make an audio recording of a conference.

Camera cable*

to MAIN CAMERA

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DC 19.5V

IR OUT

AUDIO

MCU VIDEO OUT

AUX CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

(MIXED)

AUX

CTRL-S

AUX

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

S-video cable*

CAMERA CAMERAAUX IN AUX IN

LINE

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

RGB OUT DSB

EC-MIC

to VIDEO OUT MONITOR 1

MAIN SUB

100BASE-TX/

WHITE

10BASE-T

BOARD

ISDN UNIT

to 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T

UTP cable (category 5, straight)**

S-video

input

to audio input

This is not used during regular conferences.

PCS-AC19V6 AC adaptor

TV monitor**

to a wall outlet

Power cord*

to a wall outlet

to LAN

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System Connection via an ISDN

Notes

• Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable or the interface cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or ISDN Unit.

• Used with an 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.

PCSA-CG70/CG70P Camera Unit

to TERMINAL

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

to TERMINAL

Interface cable (supplied

Camera cable*

PCS-PG70/PG70P Communication Terminal

MCU VIDEO OUT

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DC 19.5V

IR OUT

AUX CONTROL

CTRL-S

AUDIO

OUT

to MAIN CAMERA

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

(MIXED)

AUX

LINE

AUX

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO OUT MONITOR 1

with ISDN UNIT)

MAIN SUB

CAMERA CAMERAAUX IN AUX IN

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

100BASE-TX/

WHITE

10BASE-T

BOARD

RGB OUT DSB

EC-MIC

to ISDN UNIT

ISDN UNIT

ISDN Unit

PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit**

to ISDN 1-3

PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit**

to ISDN 1-6

PSCA-PRI ISDN Unit**

to ISDN PRI

ISDN modular cable**

PCS-AC19V6 AC adaptor

Power cord*

to DC19.5V

Audio cable*

* supplied ** not supplied

Notes

• If you are only using one camera, be sure to connect it to the MAIN CAMERA connector.

• The AUDIO OUT (MIXED) jack is used to make an audio recording of a conference. This is not used during regular conferences.

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S-video cable*

to audio input

to a wall outlet

TV monitor**

S-video

input

to a wall outlet

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 AAA (R03) 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

MCU VIDEO OUT

12 34

DC 19.5V

IR OUT

AUX CONTROL

CTRL-S

AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN

(MIXED)

AUX

VIDEO OUT

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

MAIN

EC-MIC

MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

CAMERA

WHITE BOARD

RGB OUT

AUX

LINE

MONITOR

TV monitor

to IR OUT

Remote sensor

IR repeater (supplied)

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 53.

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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 Open the front panel of the Communication Terminal, and then slide the

power switch on the right to the on position

(@).

POWER indicators (Light green.)

The Communication Terminal turns on after a while. Three indicators on the front of the Communication Terminal and the POWER indicator on the camera light, then only the POWER indicators on both units remain on in green. The launcher menu will appear on the monitor screen and the picture shot by the local camera will also appear in the launcher menu.

Power switch

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Launcher menu

Phone Book

Tokyo

New York

IP: 012.345.678.678

Paris

AUTO

Enter the remote party number.

ISDN: 012345678956789

Detail Dial

History

Information

Dial

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 33.

• 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.

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Standby Mode Function

To save power, the Communication Terminal will enter standby mode if you do not operate it for a specified period of time. When the Communication Terminal is in standby mode, the POWER indicator lights in orange. Once the Communication Terminal receives a call, the standby mode is automatically released.

To release the standby mode

Press the

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) by selecting “Device Setup” on the General Setup menu, and then setting “Standby Time”. If you do not want the system to enter the standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Off”.

For the “Standby Time” and “Standby Mode” settings, see “General Setup Menu” on page 53.

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,

@/1 button on the Remote Commander.

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 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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