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Operator Safety Summary
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the
equipment and keep this manual for future reference. The information in this summary is intended
for operators. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions both on the apparatus
and in the operating instructions.
Equipment Markings
The lightning flash symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltages” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical
shock.
The exclamation mark within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
accompanying the equipment.
Warnings
Water and moisture - Do not operate the equipment under or near water - for example
near a bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool
or in areas with high humidity.
Cleaning - Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water
for cleaning the exterior of the apparatus.
Ventilation - Do not block any of the ventilation openings of the apparatus. Install in
accordance with the installation instructions. Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other material. Never install the apparatus near heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician.
Power-Cord Protection - Route the power cord so as to avoid it being walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to the plugs,
receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus.
Attachments - Only use attachments as recommended by the manufacturer.
Accessories - Most systems should only be used with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Lightning - Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
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ISDN cables - CAUTION - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
Servicing - Do not attempt to service the apparatus yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards, and will void the
warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damaged Equipment - Unplug the apparatus from the outlet and refer servicing to
qualified personnel under the following conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus
If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
If the apparatus has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped, or the
cabinet has been damaged
If the apparatus fails to operate in accordance with the operating instructions
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Contact us
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please see the Online Support service at
www.tandberg.net
It is also possible to send a fax or mail to the attention of:
Product and Sales Support
The TANDBERG 550 MXP provides essential video features for face to face meetings for small
groups and offices with the quality and reliability found in all TANDBERG equipment.
Audio Quality
High-performance audio provides a richer, more complete visual communication experience. The
MPEG4 AAC-LD standard is used to provide true standards-based CD-quality audio.
NEW Enhanced packet loss handling in the audio decoder
NEW Improved lip synchronization
Video Quality
Features which ensure high quality video includes:
Natural VideoTF which provides 60 fields per second true interlaced picture.
XGA output through DVI-I (analog or digital).
H.264 video compression up to 768kbps.
Network
The system supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks. The bandwidth
capabilities are:
up to 768kbps on IP
up to 384kbps* on ISDN
SIP support
If channels are dropped during a videoconferencing session, downspeedingTF automatically
maintains connections without interruption.
NEW Enhanced packet loss handling and downspeedingTF
NEW Remote software upgrade over ISDN
Security
Secure ConferenceTF provides embedded encryption for both Point-to-Point and MultiSite call and
ensures both privacy and security.
The system is delivered with integrated Expressway™ firewall traversal technology. When used
together with a TANDBERG Border Controller it enables:
Secure and seamless traversal of ANY firewall.
No missing features when traversing the firewall – works with H.264, MPEG4 audio,
encryption.
Outside systems, such as home offices, to be part of the enterprise dial plan.
Dialing to systems by URI, e.g. user@company.com.
NEW Standards based H.235 authentication towards Border Controller / Gatekeeper
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The TANDBERG videoconferencing system can also be used purely as an audio-bridge (with an
ISDN connection).
Presentations
The Natural Presenter Package* (NPP) makes it possible to run presentations and comprises:
Digital ClarityTF which provides presentations of exceptionally high quality resolution video.
PC SoftPresenterTF which shows PC images via the LAN connection supporting XGA
resolution.
Users can display video and presentations in the best layout based on the situation. Supported
screen layouts are:
Picture in Picture
Picture outside Picture
Side by Side
NEW
Auto Layout
The system will automatically choose the best layout for the call
NEW New large Picture outside Picture layout for wide monitors
User interfaces
A web-interface is provided to handle:
Text chat/closed captioning
System management, diagnostics and software uploads
Streaming – which allows broadcasting of audio/video via an IP network
The On-Screen Menu:
Easy interface for first-time users with symbols and descriptions
Builds upon the familiar current interface
True Localization with enhanced language support and international customization:
Enabling Asian and non-Latin character text input on Web and API for local language in
Phone Book and System Names
NEW
Usability upgrade and improved user feedback
Improved Phone Book
On-screen Warnings and Network Statistics information
NEW Including support for Thai and Finnish On-Screen menu language
The remote control has a simplified look and feel, auto system wake-up and large, easy-to-read
keys.
Interoperability
The TANDBERG 550 MXP is worldwide compatible with other standards-based
videoconferencing systems.
* - optional feature. To check which options are installed, select Control Panel - System Information in the menu.
TF
- TANDBERG First
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1.1 At a Glance
Introduction
Camera
The built-in camera includes a high quality color camera with a fast pan/tilt/zoom action. The
camera is controlled by the system's infrared remote control and operates pan/tilt and zoom.
Codec
The codec is the heart of the system. Its main task is the compression of outgoing video, audio
and data, the transmission of this information to the far end and the decompression of the
incoming information - the name codec comes from a combination of the two words compression
and decompression.
Remote Control
The remote control is used to control all functions of the system. If the screen saver is activated
(black monitor), touching the remote control will automatically wake up the system. The remote
control uses 4 AAA batteries. The system will tell you when batteries are running low. Change the
batteries at the back of the remote control.
The reach of the remote control signal is 20 meters. For users sitting in an open plan office, this
can cause problems. Use the little, white switch placed under the batteries to change the reach of
the signal from 20 meters to 2 meters. This will prevent you from unintentionally controlling
another video system, when you control your own system.
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Microphone
The high quality table microphone is designed to be placed on a table during a videoconference.
The ideal location for the microphone is on a flat surface at least 2m (6.5 ft) from the front of the
system. The microphone cable should always point towards the system. The system will
automatically equalize sound levels. Loud and soft voices are picked up and transmitted to the far
end at approximately the same level.
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1.2 Menu Structure
Introduction
The menu structure is divided in two. The Main Menu is available for all users and contains all
functionality of the system. The Administrator Menu contains all the settings of the system. The
Administrator Settings are accessible from the Main Menu by selecting Control Panel and
Administrator Settings. Making changes to the Administrator Settings will change the behavior of
the system. The menu structure for Main Menu and Administrator Settings is shown below.
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2 Installation
Precautions:
Never install communication wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install jacks for communication cables in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninstalled communication wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying communication lines.
Avoid using communication equipment (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
Do not use the communication equipment to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Always connect the product to an earthed socket outlet.
The socket outlet shall be installed near to the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Never install cables without first switching the power OFF.
1TR6 network type is not approved for connection directly to the telecommunications
network. This network type is only to be used behind a PABX.
This product complies with directives: LVD 73/23/EC, EMC 89/366/EEC, R&TTE 99/5/EEC
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2.1 Unpacking and Mounting
The TANDBERG 550 MXP consists of the following items:
Videoconferencing system with built-in camera
Table Microphone
Remote Control
Batteries
User Manual on CD
Cables
Place the system centrally, on top of the monitor, close to the front and ensure it is stable.
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2.2 Connecting Cables
Installation
1. Microphone cable
Connect the microphone to the microphone cable.
Connect the microphone cable to microphone input 1 on the system.
2. Monitor cable(s)
Scart (Europe):
Connect the Scart adapter to one of the Scart connectors on your monitor.
Scart (Europe) & RCA/S-Video (US):
Audio:
The cable with one RCA connector on one side and two RCA connectors on the other side:
Connect the two RCA connectors to your monitor (or Scart adapter) Audio Left/Right
connectors (the audio signal from the system is a monaural signal and therefore is fed
into both audio-in sockets on the monitor).
Connect the other end to ‘Audio Out’.
Video:
Connect the S-video cable to the S-video connector on your monitor (or Scart adapter).
If you do not have an S-video connector on your monitor, connect the RCA-RCA video
cable to the RCA connector on your monitor.
Connect the other end to ‘Video Out’.
Connecting with scart
Connecting without scart
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3. ISDN cables
Connect the ISDN cables to the ISDN sockets (S/T-interface) provided by the service
provider. The main number will be the number associated with the socket to which
ISDN cable number 1 is connected.
Note! Some systems and software versions do not support four ISDN lines.
North America: The system does not have a built-in network terminator. If the wall socket
provides an ISDN U-interface, an NT1 between the system and the ISDN line is needed, see
Appendix 10.
Note! Write down the numbers associated with each of the ISDN lines. They are needed for
configuring the system.
Note! Connecting to the switched 56 network: When connecting to the switched 56 network
one of the BRI interfaces on the system may be used. Please refer to Appendix 9 for further
information.
4. Power cable
Connect the power cable from the system’s power connector to an electrical distribution
socket.
5a. LAN cable
To use the system on LAN, connect a LAN cable from the ‘Ethernet’ connector on the
system to the LAN.
5b. Wireless LAN - Insert PC Card
Remove the “dummy” card by pressing the ‘Eject’ button next to the slot.
Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card.
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Note! Make sure the card is inserted in the right direction (with the product logo pointing
upwards). Push the card into the slot until the 'Eject' button pops up.
Please see Wireless LAN Settings for configuration.
Installation
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2.3 Monitor Configuration
Power on
Power on the monitor and use the monitor remote control to select the Audio/Video input used
(refer to the monitor manual). If using S-video from the system, remember to select S-Video input
to avoid a black and white picture.
Select Audio/Video input on monitor
Selection of Audio/Video input used is generally performed by pressing the 0/AV button on the TV
remote control several times. Please refer to the monitor user manual for further information.
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2.4 System Configuration
Installation
The system must be configured for each installation unless TANDBERG Management Suite
(TMS) is used to configure the system. Configuration settings can be made via the system menu.
Navigate through the menu system using the arrow keys and OK. Remember to press the Save
button on the bottom of each menu to save the changes. Press Cancel (x) to return to the
previous Menu. See General Use for more information about how to use the menus and the
remote control.
General configuration:
1. Open the General Settings menu
Press OK/Menu to open the Main Menu, if not already displayed. Select Control
Panel - Administrator Settings - General to open the General Settings menu.
2. Language
Press OK in the Language field and select the wanted language from the list.
3.System Name
Enter a name in the System Name field using the number keys on the remote control,
in the same way as with a mobile or cellular phone.
4. Auto Answer, Max Call Length, Phone Book Settings and Permissions
Leave Auto Answer, Max Call Length, Access code and Permissions unchanged if no
special needs are required. See chapter General Settings for more information.
5. ScreenSettings
When using wide screen (16:9) monitors, set TV Monitor Format to Wide (16:9).
TANDBERG also recommends setting Picture Layout to Picture outside Picture when
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using 16:9 monitors. Picture outside Picture provides a display layout optimized for
wide screen monitors. The display layout may be changed at any time using the
Layout button on the remote control.
6. SoftwareOptions
To activate all options for the system, a new option key must be entered in the
Software Options menu (see paperwork accompanying the system). The Presenter
option key should be entered under “New Option Key”. Any bandwidth option key
should be entered under “New Bandwidth Key”. For more information on these
options, please contact your TANDBERG representative.
7. Save changes
Remember to save any changes made in a menu by selecting the Save button on the
menu line and pressing OK.
Network configuration:
1. Open the Network menu
Press OK/Menu to open the Main Menu, if not already displayed. Select Control
Panel - Administrator Settings - Network to open the Network menu.
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2.ISDN configuration
Set the Network type to the desired network. Specify the settings for the selected
network in the relevant menu. For details, follow the instructions in ISDN-BRI
Settings. See also the examples in Appendix 9: Connecting the system to the
Switched 56 network and in Appendix 10: Connecting the system to ISDN using NT1
network adapters.
3.LAN configuration
Select LAN Settings in the Network menu and specify the necessary LAN settings
according to the instructions from your LAN administrator. For details, follow the
instructions in LAN Settings. If there is an H.323 Gatekeeper present on your LAN,
refer to H.323 Settings as well.
4.Network Profiles
Please refer to Network Profiles for details
5.Data Port
Please refer to Data Port for details
6.Save changes
Installation
Remember to save any changes made in the menu by selecting the Save button on
the Menu line and pressing OK.
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3 General Use
Wake up the system
When the system is not in use, it is in standby mode and the screen(s) are black. Wake up the
system by picking up the remote control. An incoming call or pressing any key on the remote
control will also wake up the system.
If the system does not respond:
Make sure that the system is switched on by using the On/Off switch located at the rear
of the Codec.
Verify that your monitor is switched on. This is normally done by pushing the power
button on the front of the monitor depending on monitor type.
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3.1 The Welcome Screen
General Use
When the system is switched on, the welcome screen will be displayed. The welcome screen
presents the menu and displays your main camera image in the background (main camera is
system default). The ISDN/IP numbers and the system name are displayed in the upper right
corner. The ISDN Number and IP Number are the dial-in numbers of the system.
The welcome screen provides you with the most important system information:
System Name
Your ISDN Number
Your IP Address or IP Number
Indications of Missed Calls or Warnings if any
It is possible to customize the text on the welcome screen. See Menu Settings for how to edit
welcome text.
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3.2 Using the Remote Control
The system is controlled with a remote control. Think of the remote control as a mobile phone
with number keys and call keys. Use the arrow keys and OK to navigate the menu. The system’s
most commonly used functions are also accessible directly from the remote control.
The Infra Red (IR) sensor for the remote control is located in front of the WAVE II Camera.
1. Mic Off turns your microphone on and
off, see Mic off.
2. Arrow keys are used for navigation in
the menu and for moving the camera*
when the menu is hidden, see
Navigation.
3. Volume + and – adjusts the Codec
volume only and not the monitor's
volume, see Volume + and -.
4. The Layout key toggles between full
screen and different display layouts, see
Layout.
5. Cancel takes you back one step in the
menu system. Use Cancel to delete
characters in an input field, see
Navigation.
6. Press the Call key to place a call, see
Make a Call.
7. Camera presets define specific camera
positions. Move the camera to the
desired position and press and hold a
number key for 1 second to save the
current camera position to that number
key. To activate a preset whilst in a call,
simply press and release that number
key, see Camera Presets.
8. Snapshot takes a snapshot of your video
only while you are in a call, see Take
New Snapshot.
9. The Presentation key switches to a
predefined presentation source. If the
Presentation key is held down for 1
second then the Presentation video
sources menu will appear, see
Presentation Key.
10. Press OK/Menu to show the menu and
to select menu items, see Navigation.
11. Use Zoom + and – to zoom the camera
in and out.*
12. Selfview displays your outgoing video.
Press Selfview again to turn selfview off,
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13. Use the Phone Book to store and recall
14. Use the red End Call key to end the
15. Number/Letter keys function in the same
16. Press Touch tones when you are in a
*This does not apply to all systems with small integrated cameras.
General Use
see Selfview.
video contacts for easy placement of
calls, see Phone Book.
current call. Pressing this key when not
in a call will place the system in Standby
mode, see End Call and Standby.
manner as with a mobile or cellular
phone, see Number and Letter keys.
call and need to dial extension numbers
etc. (instead of presets). Press the
OK/Menu button to exit Touch Tones,
see Touch tones.
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3.2.1 Navigation
Arrow keys and OK
Navigate in the menu with the arrow keys on the remote control. The
orange selector on screen shows the selected item. Press OK to select.
Cancel key
In the main menu, pressing Cancel (X) will hide the menu. If the menu is
hidden, bring it back with OK. In other menus, pressing Cancel (X) takes
you one step back. In an input field, pressing Cancel (X) will delete
characters/numbers to the left.
Back/Cancel button
The X button in the menu corresponds with the X key on the remote.
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