PCS-TL50P
Executive Desktop
Videoconferencing System
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I
magine a world in which you can sit at your desk
working at your PC when suddenly, instead of the
phone ringing, a window pops up on your PC
display and instantly you are on a videoconference
call. This world of modern visual communication is
no longer imaginary with the new Sony PCS-TL50P
Videoconferencing System.
The all-in-one PCS-TL50P Videoconferencing
System is ideal for executive offices, SOHOs (Small
Office Home Office) and small offices/meeting
spaces. It's very easy to install, because everything
is built-in, and preprogramming the unit is also very
simple with the supplied remote commander unit
and intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface).
Moreover, the unit's user-friendly design makes
placing and receiving calls as easy as pressing a
button – even easier than making a phone call.
Boasting a large 20-inch wide-screen display that
doubles as a PC monitor, the PCS-TL50P makes
multitasking easy. There are several layout options
available, including multiple screens and Pictureand-Picture, which can be used to display the other
party while you continue to work on your PC
application. By multitasking in this way,
productivity can be increased twofold. What's
more, the data-sharing function makes it possible
to send and receive
*
any kind of data that can be
displayed on a PC.
With all of these features and more, the sleek,
stylish and sophisticated PCS-TL50P makes
a great addition to your office or small meeting
spaces. Increased productivity and improved
communication, including executive decisionmaking is all possible with the PCS-TL50.
* Sending data requires the optional PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box
(DSB); however, the DSB is not required for receiving data.
■ User-Friendly Remote Commander
■ Intuitive Graphical Menus
■ One-click dialling
■ Flexible display modes
■ Memory Stick support
■ QoS (Quality of Service) functions
EASY TO USE FEATURES
A Stylish, Powerful,
All-in-one Video
Communication System
• Simple operation
• Unique, easy-to-use features
• Integrated smart design
PCS-TL50P
All-In-One Design
Unlike typical videoconference systems, the
PCS-TL50P has everything you need built
into a single package that can double as a
PC monitor. Its bright 20-inch wide display
can properly present images in both 16:9
and 4:3 aspect ratios. The unit also has a
built-in digital PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) camera
that is used to precisely capture images, and
a privacy shutter that can be closed at times
when you prefer not to receive
videoconference calls. In addition, built-in
speakers and microphones provide high
audio quality during videoconferences.
Easy Operation
The PCS-TL50P is thoughtfully designed
with an intuitive GUI and a user-friendly
remote commander unit. Displaying only
required information, the menus are intuitive
and easy to navigate; in addition, text
messages are displayed at the bottom of the
screen as a guide. Buttons on the remote
commander unit are cleanly situated for ease
of use. And one-touch operation makes it
quick and simple to change display layouts,
capture images, and place calls.
Easy Setup
With a built-in Ethernet interface, the
PCS-TL50P can be configured by simply
plugging it into a LAN and making a few
quick settings on its intuitive setup menu.
The PCS-TL50P supports datatransfer rates
of up to 2 Mb/s over IP networks, making
high-quality videoconferencing possible.
An optional PCSA-B768S or PCSA-B384S
ISDN Unit (network adapter) is available
for videoconferences over ISDN networks;
these units support data-transfer rates over
ISDN lines at up to 768 Kb/s or 384 Kb/s,
respectively.
User-Friendly One-Click Dialling
A particulary user-friendly feature of the
PCS-TL50P is one-click dialling, which
allows you to easily connect to any of your
listed contacts with a click on the screen. By
pre-programming your contact information,
picture icons and contact names will appear
at the bottom of the main menu. Calls are
placed by pressing the button on the remote
commander unit that corresponds to the
picture icon. Up to 30 contacts in the phone
book can be flagged for one-click dialling.
Memory Stick™ Support
Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO
support allows users to store their contact
information, still image data received from
videoconferencing counterparts and images
from conferences on a Memory Stick. You
can simply insert the Memory Stick and the
unit automatically recognises and activates
the user’s private phonebook, eliminating the
need to re-enter contact information.
Memory Stick support is also of real benefit
to network administrators, allowing them to
store, for example, factory settings, firmware
updates or other network settings and
configurations on a Memory Stick and use
that to update or re-configure units quickly
and easily.
Data-Sharing Capabilities
Data originated on your PC can be shared
with your videoconferencing counterparts,
making communication even more effective.
Any image that can be displayed on a
PC can be sent or received in native
XGA resolution, allowing all parties to share
data during a videoconference.
Picture-in-Picture/Picture-and-Picture
With the choice of Picture-in-Picture or
Picture-and-Picture (split screen) layout
options, both near- and far-end video and/or
data can be displayed in a manner that is
pleasing to the eye.
Multitasking (Simultaneous Videoconference/PC or Video Display)
With the PCS-TL50P, you can continue to
work on your PC even while you are on a
videoconference call. This unique feature is
ideal for busy executives who want to
increase their productivity.
Excellent Video Quality
The PCS-TL50P complies with the ITU H.264
video codec in addition to previous versions
of ITU videoconferencing codecs to maintain
compatibility with legacy systems. ITU H.264
is the latest standard that offers high-picture
quality at a much lower bit rate than the
H.263 standard.
Superb Sound
Clear and natural-sounding audio is
produced with the PCS-TL50P as it supports
MPEG-4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at
14 kHz.*Boasting dual-integrated speakers
and microphones, and a built-in echo
canceller, audio quality is much higher than
conventional speakerphone systems. Also, a
microphone jack and a headphone jack are
available for external microphone or headset
use.
*MPEG-4 AAC is available with a peer-to-peer connection
only.
Main Features
Microphone
Right side panel desriptions One-Click Dialling
Power switch and indicator
Turns the system on/off. When the
power is turned on, the indicator is
green.
MENU button
Displays the picture adjustment
menu on screen
Camera
Speakers
OK button
Confirms the selected item or the
adjusted value.
▲/▼ buttons
Use these buttons to select the
setting item of the picture adjustment
menu or adjust the selected item.
Memory Stick™ slot
Insert a Memory Stick™
media into this slot.
Headphones jack
Microphone jack (minijack)
Connects to the optional
PCS-A1 or PCS-A3
microphone.
Secure Videoconferencing –
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Secure videoconferencing over a network is
possible because the PCS-TL50P supports
AES. When a videoconference is initiated
with the AES feature active, video, audio,
and graphics are encrypted for the duration
of the videoconference.
QoS (Quality of Service)
When holding a videoconference over a
network, a common concern is how to
maintain video and audio quality when the
performance of the network is changing. The
PCS-TL50P provides two advanced
functions to enhance QoS over a network:
• ADAPTIVE RATE CONTROL (ARC)
The adaptive rate control function
automatically varies the audio and video bit
transfer rate to meet changing network
conditions. It also selects the most
appropriate frame rates, which helps
prevent audio and video break-up.
• REAL-TIME AUTO REPEAT REQUEST
(ARQ)
The Real-time ARQ function recovers lost IP
packets. This is performed by buffering the
packets at the encoder and resending any
that are lost. This feature helps maintain the
audio and video quality, and helps prevent
picture collapse even under high network
traffic conditions.
Transportable
The all-in-one PCS-TL50P is equipped with
a handle and has a relatively light weight of
10 kg (22 lbs), making it very portable and
easy to move from one room to another.
Multi-point Videoconferencing
at up to 10 Sites
*
Using optional MCU software, the
PCS-TL50P can be configured to communicate with up to 5 videoconferencing sites
simultaneously using either an IP (H.323
protocol) or ISDN (H.320 protocol)
connection. It can also support videoconferences in which the connections are a
combination of IP and ISDN using a unique
bridging function. Moreover, two PCS-TL50P
units - each installed with the optional MCU
(H.323) software - can be cascaded with an
IP connection to support a maximum of
10 sites. And of course, the PCS-TL50P
allows users to expand from a peer-to-peer
videoconference to a multi-point videoconference by simply dialling up new
connections.
**
* The following video and audio standards are supported
with multi-point videoconferencing: H.261, H.263, G.711,
G.722, and G.728.
** When adding a new endpoint on the same network
(IP or ISDN), the system will default to the lowest
resolution video standard of all endpoints.
Wireless LAN Capability
By connecting an external wireless
LAN device*to the network interface of the
PCS-TL50P, the unit can be used on a
wireless network.
* Please contact your local Sony sales office for a list of
compatible wireless devices.
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
PCSA-DSB1S
Data Solution Box
PCS-RTL50
Remote Commander
PCSA-AC19V8
AC Adaptor
PCSA-B768S / PCSA-B384S
6BRI ISDN Unit / 3BRI ISDN Unit
PCS-A1 / PCS-A3
Omnidirectional Microphone
PCS-323M1 & PCS-320M1
H.323/H.320 MCU Software
Memory Stick
indicator
System IP and
ISDN number
One-Touch Dial
Dial an IP, ISDN or
telephone number
Access to phonebook
One-touch dialling
using the quick-dial
phonebook entries
Self view information on
camera position and
microphone status
User-friendly GUI
PCSA-SP1
SIP Software
PCSA-SCTL50
SCCP Software Upgrade Kit
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The PCS-TL50P brings enhanced communications
to the desktop, empowering users to improve
communications. It is based on industry standards
and can therefore easily be integrated into the
corporate network.
Typical System Configurations
PCS-TL50P in a One-to-One
Videoconference
PCS-TL50P can host and share data
in a Multipoint Videoconference
INTERNET
Possibility of Secured
128-bit encrypted
connection
PCS-TL50P
(used alone)
PCS-G50P
PCS-TL50P
PCS-1P
ISDN
ISDN
PCS-TL50P
PCS-TL50P
connected
with a Video
Projector
Multipoint
Control Unit
(e.g. the PCS-TL50P)
Share data
Shared data
is displayed
Projector
Different user
configurations
and preferences
thanks to
Memory Stick
IP Network
IP Network
IP
N
etw
ork
PCS-TL50P
(used with a PC)
User 1 User 2 User 3
Reality
• High video & audio quality
• Effective, live personal communication
• Personal solution at an affordable price
➧ As close as you can get to a face-to-face meeting
Intelligence
• Quality of service maintains video and audio levels
• Recognises wide range of protocols
• Embedded security
➧ Your applications are enhanced by technology
Usability
• PC, Videoconference and Video Monitor
• Easy to set-up, easy to use
• Efficient use of workspace
• Built-in multi-point capabilities to IP,
ISDN or Telephone devices
➧ Fits on your desktop and ready to start in minutes
Integrated Speakers
Output 3 W x 2
Remote Commander
Format Wireless SIRCS
Interface
Video (for offline use only) Composite input, RGB input, D-Sub 15
Audio External microphone input (Plug in power)
External headphone output (mini-jack)
Audio (for offline use only) Line input (Stereo), RCA x 2,
Line input (Stereo), mini-jack
Network 10Base-T/100Base-TX, External ISDN Unit I/F
DSB I/F Dedicated D-Sub 15
Memory Stick Memory Stick slot
General
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 20% to 80%
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C
Storage humidity 20% to 80%
Power requirements AC 120 V (UC), AC 220 V to 240 V (CE), 50/60 Hz
Power consumption DC 19.5 V, 7.7 A
Main Unit Dimensions 528 x 445 x 110 mm
(W x H x D) (20 7⁄8 x 17 5⁄8 x 4 3⁄8 inches), excl. projections
Remote Commander 167.4 x 19 x 87.3 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D) (6 5⁄8 x 3⁄4 x 3 1⁄2 inches), excl. projections
Main Unit Mass 10 kg (22 lbs 1 oz)
Remote Commander Mass 180 g (6.3 oz)
Supplied Accessories
PCS-RTL50 Remote Commander
PCS-AC19V8 AC Adaptor
Manganese Battery for Remote Commander x2
Operation Guide
Quick Operation Guide
Operation Manual CD-ROM
Worldwide Warranty Card
Video
Standards H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.263++, H.264,
H.263 Interlaced SIF, MPEG-4 SP@L3
Resolution QCIF (176 x 144), CIF (352 x 288)
Frame rate Max. 30 frames/s
Bit rate Up to 768 Kb/s in H.320 (Incl. audio)
Up to 2 Mb/s in H.323 (Incl. audio)
Audio
Bandwidth and coding G.711: 3.4 kHz at 56/64 kb/s
G.722: 7.0 kHz at 48/56/64 kb/s
G.722.1: 7.0 kHz at 24/32 kb/s (H.323)
G.728: 3.4 kHz at 16 kb/s
G.723.1: 3.4 kHz at 5.3/6.3 kb/s (H.323)
G.729: 3.4 kHz at 8 kb/s (H.323)
MPEG-4 AAC (mono) 14 kHz at 64/96 kb/s (H.323)
at 48 kb/s (H.320)
Integrated Display
LCD 20-inch Widescreen TFT
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1280 x 768 (WXGA)
Brightness 400 Cd/m2 (max.)
Response Less than 15 ms
Contrast ratio 500:1
Viewing angle Greater than 160°
Colors 16.7 million
Graphics
XGA 1024 pixels x 768 lines (H.263), with PCSA-DSB1S
4CIF 704 pixels x 576 lines (H.261 Annex D, H.263)
Screen Layout
Picture-in-Picture Sub screen size: 4.3" (256 x 192), One of four corners
Picture-and-Picture (1) Main screen size: 17.3" (1024 x 768)
Sub screen size: 4.3" (256 x 192),
Located at upper-right corner of display
Picture-and-Picture (2) Main/Sub screen size: 10.8" (640 x 480), Side-by-side
ITU-T Standards (excludes audio/video standards)
H.320, H.323, H.221, Bonding , H.281 FECC H.225.0, H.245, T.120
Network Protocols
TELNET (Server), HTTP (Server), FTP (Server), SNMP (Agent) DNS (Client), DHCP
(Client), RTP/RTCP, TCP/UDP
Multipoint Capabilities
Up to 6 sites (H.320/H.323)*, Up to 10 sites (H.320/H.323)**
* Requires optional MCU software. IP/ISDN Bridging is possible.
** Requires optional MCU software. Connections between base units
must be IP (H.323). IP/ISDN Bridging is possible.
Lip Synchronisation
Manual On/Off
Integrated Camera
Image device 1/3 type CCD
Horizontal resolution 450 TV lines
Focal length 4.0 mm (F2.0)
Focus Pan Focus
IRIS Auto (Digital AGC)
Zoom ratio x2 (Digital zoom)
Pan angle -35° to +35° (Digital)
Tilt angle -26° to +26° (Digital)
Preset Up to 6 positions
S/N 48 dB
Others Back light compensation, Auto white balance
Integrated Microphones
Frequency response 15 kHz Unidirectional x 2
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without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject
to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. IPELA,
and Memory Stick/ Memory Stick Pro are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
CA PCS-TL50P/GB- 01/05/2006
PCS-TL50P Specifications
DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm
SIDE PANEL
385
Screen Depth: 110
528
Depth: 265
445
Diag.
43.18
(20")
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