TANDBERG F1 D13353.02, 8000MXP User Manual

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Table Of Contents

User Manual........................................................................................................................... 1

Trademarks and Copyright .................................................................................................... 2

Environmental Issues............................................................................................................. 3

Operator Safety Summary .....................................................................................................4

1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................6

1.1 At a Glance ....................................................................................................................8

1.2 Menu Structure ............................................................................................................ 11

2 Installation............................................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Unpacking and Mounting .............................................................................................14

2.2 Connecting Cables...................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Monitor Configuration................................................................................................... 17

2.4 System Configuration................................................................................................... 18

3 General Use.......................................................................................................................... 20

3.1 The Welcome Screen .................................................................................................. 21

3.2 Using the Remote Control.............................................................................................. 22

3.2.1 Navigation ............................................................................................................. 23

3.2.2 Selfview.................................................................................................................23

3.2.3 Layout....................................................................................................................24

3.2.4 Mic Off...................................................................................................................25

3.2.5 Volume + and -...................................................................................................... 26

3.2.6 Number and Letter keys........................................................................................26

3.2.7 Touch Tones ......................................................................................................... 27

3.3 On Screen Indicators ...................................................................................................28

3.4 Using the Menu............................................................................................................29

3.5 Make a Call....................................................................................................................30

3.5.1 Place Video Call....................................................................................................31

3.5.2 Place Telephone Call ............................................................................................ 31

3.5.3 Add Call.................................................................................................................32

3.5.4 Call Settings .......................................................................................................... 32

3.6 Answer an incoming Call ............................................................................................. 36

3.7 End Call........................................................................................................................ 37

3.8 Standby..........................................................................................................................38

3.8.1 Delay Auto-Standby for 1 hour.............................................................................. 38

3.8.2 Delay Auto-Standby for 3 hours............................................................................ 38

3.8.3 Do Not Disturb.......................................................................................................39

3.9 Phone Book.................................................................................................................... 40

3.9.1 Global Phone Book ............................................................................................... 41

3.9.2 New ....................................................................................................................... 42

3.9.3 MultiSite.................................................................................................................43

3.9.4 Edit ........................................................................................................................ 44

3.9.5 Delete....................................................................................................................44

3.10 Move Camera .............................................................................................................. 45

3.10.1 Zoom ................................................................................................................... 45

3.10.2 Far End Camera Control ..................................................................................... 45

3.10.3 Camera Presets .................................................................................................. 46

3.11 Presentation.................................................................................................................48

3.11.1 Presentation Key.................................................................................................48

3.11.2 Presentation Menu .............................................................................................. 49

3.11.3 PC Presenter (DVI/XGA Input)............................................................................51

3.11.4 PC Soft Presenter and VNC................................................................................52

3.11.5 Duo VideoTF/H.239............................................................................................. 53

3.11.6 Take New Snapshot............................................................................................54

3.11.7 Display Snapshot ................................................................................................ 54

3.12 MultiSite Services ........................................................................................................ 55

3.12.1 Request Floor and Release Floor ....................................................................... 56

3.12.2 MultiSite Layout...................................................................................................57

3.12.3 Terminal Names..................................................................................................58

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3.12.4 Chair Control ....................................................................................................... 58

3.12.5 Assign Floor and Release Floor from Participant ............................................... 58

3.12.6 View Site and End View ...................................................................................... 58

3.12.7 Disconnect Participant......................................................................................... 58

3.12.8 Terminate Meeting .............................................................................................. 58

3.12.9 More about MultiSite (embedded MCU)..............................................................59

3.13 Control Panel ...............................................................................................................61

3.13.1 User Guide .......................................................................................................... 61

3.13.2 Streaming............................................................................................................62

3.13.3 Far End Control...................................................................................................63

3.13.4 Camera Preset .................................................................................................... 64

3.13.5 Camera Tracking.................................................................................................64

3.13.6 Text Chat.............................................................................................................65

3.13.7 System Information ............................................................................................. 65

3.13.8 Administrator Settings ......................................................................................... 66

3.13.9 Restart.................................................................................................................66

4 Administrator Settings .......................................................................................................... 67

4.1 General Settings ............................................................................................................68

4.1.1 Language .............................................................................................................. 68

4.1.2 System Name........................................................................................................69

4.1.3 Dual Monitor..........................................................................................................69

4.1.4 Autoanswer ........................................................................................................... 69

4.1.5 Max Call Length .................................................................................................... 70

4.1.6 Global Phone Book Settings ................................................................................. 70

4.1.7 Permissions...........................................................................................................70

4.1.8 Screen Settings.....................................................................................................71

4.1.9 Software Options...................................................................................................75

4.2 Menu Settings................................................................................................................76

4.2.1 Menu Timeout In Call ............................................................................................ 76

4.2.2 Welcome Menu ..................................................................................................... 77

4.2.3 Welcome Picture ................................................................................................... 77

4.2.4 Logo....................................................................................................................... 77

4.2.5 Menu on TV...........................................................................................................78

4.2.6 Menu on PC .......................................................................................................... 78

4.2.7 Display Welcome Text........................................................................................... 78

4.2.8 Welcome Text ....................................................................................................... 78

4.2.9 Administrator Password ........................................................................................ 79

4.3 Presentation Settings.....................................................................................................80

4.3.1 Presentation Start.................................................................................................. 80

4.3.2 H.239.....................................................................................................................81

4.3.3 Startup Video Source ............................................................................................ 81

4.3.4 Presentation Source..............................................................................................81

4.3.5 Snapshot Source...................................................................................................81

4.3.6 Auto-Display Snapshot..........................................................................................82

4.3.7 PIP Appearance .................................................................................................... 82

4.3.8 PIP Placing............................................................................................................83

4.3.9 VNC Settings.........................................................................................................83

4.4 Call Quality..................................................................................................................... 84

4.4.1 Video Algorithm.....................................................................................................84

4.4.2 Audio Algorithm.....................................................................................................85

4.4.3 AAC-LD 128kbps (stereo audio) ........................................................................... 86

4.4.4 Natural Video......................................................................................................... 86

4.4.5 Video Quality.........................................................................................................86

4.4.6 Default Call Settings..............................................................................................87

4.5 Audio..............................................................................................................................88

4.5.1 Inputs.....................................................................................................................88

4.5.2 Outputs.................................................................................................................89

4.5.3 Echo Control.......................................................................................................... 90

4.5.4 Stereo Settings......................................................................................................91

4.5.5 Audio Levelling (AGC)...........................................................................................92

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4.5.6 Alert Tones and Volume........................................................................................92

4.6 Video..............................................................................................................................94

4.6.1 Camera Tracking Mode.........................................................................................94

4.6.2 MCU Status Line ................................................................................................... 95

4.6.3 Floor to Full Screen...............................................................................................95

4.6.4 Web Snapshots.....................................................................................................95

4.6.5 MultiSite Picture Mode .......................................................................................... 96

4.6.6 Picture Control....................................................................................................... 97

4.6.7 Video Name........................................................................................................... 97

4.7 Security..........................................................................................................................98

4.7.1 Encryption ............................................................................................................. 98

4.7.2 Encryption Mode ................................................................................................... 99

4.7.3 Passwords.............................................................................................................99

4.8 Network........................................................................................................................100

4.8.1 ISDN/External/Leased E1/T1.............................................................................. 100

4.8.1.1 ISDN-BRI Settings............................................................................................ 101

4.8.1.2 ISDN-PRI Settings............................................................................................ 102

4.8.1.3 Leased E1/T1 Settings..................................................................................... 105

4.8.1.4 External Network Settings................................................................................ 106

4.8.1.5 H.331 Settings..................................................................................................106

4.8.2 LAN Settings ....................................................................................................... 107

4.8.2.1 IP Settings.......................................................................................................107

4.8.2.2 H.323 Settings..................................................................................................108

4.8.2.3 SNMP Settings.................................................................................................111

4.8.3 Network Profiles .................................................................................................. 111

4.8.4 Data Port ............................................................................................................. 112

4.9 Diagnostics...................................................................................................................113

4.9.1 System Information ............................................................................................. 113

4.9.2 Call Status...........................................................................................................114

4.9.3 Channel Status....................................................................................................114

4.9.4 System Selftest ................................................................................................... 115

4.9.5 View Administrator Settings ................................................................................ 116

4.9.6 Restore Default Settings ..................................................................................... 119

4.9.7 IP Address Conflict Check ..................................................................................119

5 Peripheral Equipment.........................................................................................................120

5.1 Interfaces ...................................................................................................................121

5.2 Document Camera.....................................................................................................123

5.3 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)................................................................................124

5.4 Telephone Add-On..................................................................................................... 125

5.5 Additional Cameras.................................................................................................... 126

5.6 Additional Microphones.............................................................................................. 127

5.7 Web Interface............................................................................................................. 128

5.8 Dual Monitor............................................................................................................... 129

5.9 XGA Monitors and Projectors .................................................................................... 130

5.10 Stereo Speaker Kit...................................................................................................131

6 Appendices.........................................................................................................................132

6.1 Appendix 1.................................................................................................................133

6.2 Appendix 2.................................................................................................................136

6.3 Appendix 3.................................................................................................................138

6.4 Appendix 4.................................................................................................................139

6.5 Appendix 5.................................................................................................................141

6.6 Appendix 6.................................................................................................................144

6.7 Appendix 7.................................................................................................................145

6.8 Appendix 8.................................................................................................................146

6.9 Appendix 9.................................................................................................................147

6.10 Appendix 10.............................................................................................................148

6.11 Appendix 11.............................................................................................................153

6.12 Appendix 12.............................................................................................................154

6.13 Appendix 13.............................................................................................................156

Index......................................................................................................................................157

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Glossary.................................................................................................................................159

CAUTION!

Avoid displaying the same images continuously over a long period of time on the monitors.

Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after-image lagging. This may occur in the following two cases:

1. After image lagging due to remaining electrical load

When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed for more than 1 minute, after-image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images are displayed. The time for the after-images to disappear depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they had been displayed.

2. After-image lagging due to sticking

When images of the same pattern are displayed continuously for several hours or displayed for a short period of time every day, after-images may remain on the screen due to the sticking of the fluorescent materials. In this case, these images may decrease if moving images are displayed after them, but basically they will not disappear.

Solving after-image lagging problems

If you have got after-image lagging on your monitors, you can reduce the problem to an acceptable level by displaying a white image on the monitors for a few hours. This can be accomplished by focusing the camera towards a white paper and setting maximum brightness. See the ‘User Manual’ for details.

NOTE: Warranty may be invalidated if the precautions listed above are not followed.

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Trademarks and Copyright

All rights reserved. This document contains information that is proprietary to TANDBERG. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TANDBERG. Nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

Portions of this software are © 1996-2004 RADVISION Ltd. All intellectual property rights in such portions of the Software and documentation are owned by RADVISION and are protected by United States copyright laws, other applicable copyright laws and international treaty provisions. RADVISION and its suppliers retain all rights not expressly granted.

Contains iType™ from Agfa Monotype Corporation.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is furnished for informational purposes only, is subject to change without prior notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by TANDBERG. The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable; however TANDBERG assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of TANDBERG.

This document was written by the Research and Development Department of TANDBERG, Norway. We are committed to maintaining a high level of quality in all our documentation. Towards this effort, we welcome your comments and suggestions regarding the content and structure of this document. Please fax or mail your comments and suggestions to the attention of:

Research and Development Department TANDBERG P.O. Box 92 1325 Lysaker Norway Tel: +47 67 125 125 Fax: +47 67 125 234

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Environmental Issues

Thank you for buying a product, which contributes to a reduction in pollution, and thereby helps save the environment. Our products reduce the need for travel and transport and thereby reduce pollution. Our products have either none or few consumable parts (chemicals, toner, gas, paper). Our products are low energy consuming products.

Battery handling

Batteries for the Remote Control are Long Life and Alkaline batteries saving the environment; please follow guidelines on the packing material for handling and disposal of the batteries.

Waste handling

No need to send material back to TANDBERG as there are no consumables to take care of. Please contact your local dealer for information on recycling the product by sending the main parts of the product for disassembly at local electronic waste stations, marking recyclable parts so the waste station can disassemble and re-use these parts.

Production of products

Our factories employ the most efficient environmental methods for reducing waste and pollution and ensuring the products are recyclable.

Digital User Manuals

TANDBERG is pleased to announce that it has replaced the printed versions of its User Manuals with a digital CD version. Instead of a range of different user manuals, there is now one CD, which can be used with all TANDBERG products, in a variety of languages. The environmental benefits of this are significant. The CDs are recyclable and the savings on paper are huge. A simple web-based search feature helps users directly access the information they need. In addition, the TANDBERG video systems now have an intuitive onscreen help function, which provides a range of useful features and tips. The content of the CD can still be printed locally if the need arises.

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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 within literature 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 - Use only 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.

 ISDN cables - CAUTION - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunication line cord.

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 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

1 Introduction

The TANDBERG 8000 MXP system offers superior audio and video quality in a fully featured unit. MXP stands for Media Experience and indicates the new TANDBERG platform.

Main Features:

 Supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks.  Built-in MultiSite

 A maximum of 6 sites + 5 additional telephone calls can participate in

joint meetings.

 Auto Split, Voice Switched, 4 Split and 5+1 Split picture modes

supported.

 Any combination of ISDN and IP participants is possible.  Supporting H239, DuoVideo, Encryption and H264  The TANDBERG videoconferencing system can also be used purely

as an audio-bridge (with an ISDN connection).

 Secure Conference

TF -

Embedded encryption for both Point-to-Point and MultiSite call

privacy and security.

 Natural Presenter Package* (NPP) consisting of:

 Duo VideoTF - allows participants at the far end to simultaneously

watch a presenter on one screen and a live presentation on the adjoining screen.

 Digital ClarityTF - participants enjoy presentations of exceptionally high

quality resolution video.

 PC PresenterTF - an easily accessible PC connection over Ethernet

that supports up to XGA resolution.

 PC SoftPresenterTF - show PC images via your LAN connection

supporting XGA resolution.

 Natural VideoTF – provides 60 fields per second true interlaced picture.  DownspeedingTF - if channels are dropped during a videoconferencing session, the

connection is automatically maintained without interruption.

 Streaming – allows broadcasting of audio/video via an IP network.  WAVE II (Wide Angle View) Camera - delivers the widest angle of view in the

industry.

 Digital Natural Audio ModuleTM - specifically designed for videoconferencing, this audio

system creates an exceptionally realistic environment.

 Web-interface for streaming, text chat/closed captioning, system management,

diagnostics and software uploads.

 Worldwide compatibility with other standards-based videoconferencing systems.

What's new:

 New Graphical User Interface including new Remote Control  High quality audio (MPEG-4 AAC-LD)  SXGA input and 2 x XGA output through DVI-I (analog or digital)  Advanced Screen Layout: Support for dual monitor setup (Side-by-Side) and Picture

outside Picture support.

 Integrator friendly through XML and SOAP protocols  Up to 6 video sites + 5 telephone sites in a MultiSite call (including Host)  Transcoding and Rate Matching: Supports different call rates for all sites in a

MultiSite

 H.264 video compression in point-to-point and MultiSite  DuoVideo or/and H.239 from any site in a MultiSite (independent of picture layout)  Voice Switched, 4-split or 5+1-split picture layouts in MultiSite

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 Digital Natural Audio ModuleTM  Higher bandwidth, up to 4 Mbps call quality per call, and up to 6 Mbps for a MultiSite

call totally.

* - optional feature. To check which options are installed, choose System Information from the Control Panel. TF- TANDBERG first.

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1.1 At a Glance

WAVE II Camera

The Main Camera is mounted on top of the product. The Main Camera includes a high quality color camera with a fast pan/tilt/zoom action. The Main Camera is controlled by the system’s infrared remote control and operates pan/tilt, focus and zoom. You can pre-store up to fifteen camera positions using Camera Presets.

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Monitors

The main monitor displays the far-end and near-end videoconferencing sites in addition to the menus and video from connected video sources. The second monitor displays selfview, Snapshots and Duo Video.

Codec

The Codec is the heart of the system. The main task for the Codec 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. -Hence the name Codec; 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 batteries from the backside 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 your neighbor's video system, when you control your own system.

Table microphone

The high quality table microphone is designed to use on a table during a videoconference. You can connect up to three microphones. 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

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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.

Digital Natural Audio Module

The Digital Natural Audio Module (DNAM) is designed to enhance audio quality during a videoconference. The DNAM provides natural sounding audio - as if the person, or another sound source, in conference is present in the same room as you.

The DNAM is a frequency-compensated sound system optimized for voice and other sounds that appears in modern videoconferencing. It is designed and dedicated specifically for videoconferencing requirements. Use of the highest quality speaker elements as well as proper amplifier- and software techniques minimizes signal distortion.

The DNAM amplifier is mounted in the bottom of the speaker cabinet.

TANDBERG Tracker

The Tracker is a small infrared remote control device made to steer the camera to any desired location within the room. Typically, several trackers would be used with each system.

Each Tracker has two buttons:

 One Single person button to point the camera at

a specific person/location.

 One Group button to point the camera at all

participants.

Beneath the battery in the Tracker, there is a switch, which can be set to 16 different positions between 0 and F. For camera preset 10 to 15, the numbers A to F should be selected.

For more information, contact your local TANDBERG representative.

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1.2 Menu Structure

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. Enter Administrator Settings from Main Menu - Control Panel. 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.

 X.21 network type is not approved for connection directly to the telecommunications

network. This network type is only to be used together with already approved equipment, and is not meant for direct connections to the telecommunication networks.

 V.35/RS-449/RS-366 network type is not approved for connection directly to the

telecommunications network. This network type is only to be used together with already approved equipment, and is not intended for direct connection to the telecommunication networks.

 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

Unpacking the System

To avoid damage to the unit during transportation the system is delivered as separate components:

 Base  Monitor Frame  Two Plasma Monitors

Together with the Base you will find the monitor connector units, the monitor rear covers and the accessories box which will contain the following:

 W.A.V.E. II Camera  Three Table Microphones  Remote Control and Tracker with batteries  Cables  Documentation

Unpacking the Base

Due to the weight of the system, the base should be placed in its permanent location as soon as it is unpacked.

Unpacking and Installing the Monitor Frame

Lift the monitor frame out of the box. Do not remove the straps or packaging that are around the rack. Place the rack on top of the base. Make sure that the cables from the base do not get stuck in between. You will find 4 bolts sticking out at the rear end of the base. Use the 4 nuts to fasten the monitor frame in place. You can now remove the straps and packaging from the monitor frame.

IMPORTANT: Put your fingers in the holes on the side of the plastic cover and carefully flip down the plastic cover. Two persons should carry out this operation to avoid too much stress on the plastic cover. 4 hexagonal-shaped screws should be used to secure the monitor frame to the top of the Base. There are 2 holes located on each side. The front cover is made of plastic and should be treated with care.

Installing the monitor(s)

We recommend that there are 3 people present when installing the monitor(s):

 Remove the plastic plugs located on the back of the monitor(s). Check to see where

the holes in the monitor frame are located.

 Take the monitor(s) and place it (them) inside the monitor frame.  Secure each monitor with the 8mm hexagonal-shaped screws.  Remove the protective plastic film from the monitor front.  The monitor connector units should be mounted at the rear of each monitor. Please

see the instructions that comes with the connector (video) unit for correct installation.

Remember that there should be a gap on each side of the monitor. Be careful when removing the plastic film. Do not pull the plastic off the monitor at a 90º

angle as this may damage the screen. Instead you should remove the plastic film by pulling it parallel with the screen at a 180º angle.

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Installing the camera

Take the camera and remove the plastic backing from the double-sided pads on the base of the unit. Place the camera centrally on top of the monitor, in line with the front of the screen. The camera should be aligned with the front edge of the monitor to ensure that the IR-sensor in the camera can pick up signals from the remote control.

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2.2 Connecting Cables

All cables needed in standard configuration are connected to the system. Connect these cables to the other parts of the system:

1. Power cable

Connect the system power cable to an electrical distribution socket.

2. Monitor cables

Connect to the VGA input of each monitor the 1,5m VGA-DVI cable and the power cable. You will find the cables coiled up in the base. There will be a coil for each monitor. Switch on the monitors. Make sure that the cable marked "Main Monitor" is connected to the main monitor and that the cable marked "Dual Monitor" is connected to the dual monitor.

3. Microphone cable

Connect the microphone cables to the microphones.

4. Camera cable

Connect the camera and the camera cable.

5a. ISDN cables - using BRI interface

Connect the ISDN cables to the ISDN sockets (S/T-interface) provided by the service provider. Your main number will be the number associated with the socket to which ISDN cable number 1 is connected. The system does not have a built-in network terminator. If your sockets provides you with an ISDN U-interface, you will need an NT! between your system and your ISDN line, see Appendix 9.

5b. ISDN cable - using the PRI interface

If you are using the PRI interface, the E1/T1 cable should be connected to a CSU (Channel Service Unit). You will need a CSU between your system and the PRI line from your network provider, see

Appendix 6.

5c. Other networks - using the External Network interface

If you are using other networks, please refer to chapter 4.8.1 ISDN/External/Leased E1/T1 and Appendix 8.

6. LAN cable

To use the system on LAN, connect a LAN cable from the ‘Ethernet’ connector on the system to your LAN.

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2.3 Monitor Configuration

Monitor configuration

Power up the system by using the power rail in the bottom of the base. Switch the system on by activating the power switch on the codec (located on the right hand side at the rear of the codec). A green light is shown (located in the center on the front of the codec). After the system has performed a self-test routine, the main menu will be displayed on the monitor.

If the system does not start, check the following:

 Check that the monitors are receiving power by looking at the right hand side. You

should see a red light. The monitor must have power in order to be switched on by the codec.

 Check that the codec is switched on.  If there is still no signal on the monitor, press the RGB button on the monitor remote

control in order to select the VGA input on the monitor.

 Press ‘SCREEN’ on the monitor remote control in order to select which view type is to

be used on the monitor.

 Recommended view is FULL. This is a 16:9 mode that utilizes the full size of the

monitor. Point the remote control towards the lower right of each monitor (where the IR sensor is located) in order to switch mode. For the second monitor, this must also be done for the VGA input: Press ‘RGB [D-sub]’ to select this input, then 'SCREEN’ until the FULL view is shown.

IMPORTANT!

To allow the Plasma Monitors to be switched on/off by the system, they must be set to Power Save Mode:

 Press MENU on the Plasma Remote Control  Select SETUP  Set POWER MANAGEMENT: ON  Press MENU to remove the menu.

Securing the cables

It is important that the wires are secured inside the base so that they don’t get in the way of the covers, which are to be screwed on to the back. Attaching the back covers Screw the two back covers on to the base. The lower of the two covers should be attached first.

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2.4 System Configuration

The system must be configured for each installation. Configuration settings can be made via the system menu. If an external IMUX or non-standard network is being used it may be necessary to configure any associated external equipment.

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 your changes. Press Cancel (x) to return to the previous Menu. See next section for more information about how to use the menus and the remote control.

General configuration:

1. Open the General Settings menu

Press OK to open the Main Menu (if it is not already open). Select Control Panel and then select Administrator Settings. Select General to open the General Settings menu.

2. Language Press OK in the Language field and select the language you want to use from the list.

3. System Name Enter a name in the System Name field using the number keys on the remote control, as you would do with a mobile or cellular phone.

4. Dual Monitor If you are using two monitors, set Dual Monitor to On. If you are using one monitor, set Dual Monitor to Off.

5. Auto Answer, Max Call Length, Global Phone Book Settings and

Permissions

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Leave Auto Answer, Max Call Length, Access code and Permissions unchanged if no special needs are required. See chapter 4.1 General Settings for more information.

6. Screen Settings 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 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.

7. Software Options To activate MultiSite and/or Presenter and bandwidth, you must enter a new option key in the Software Options menu (see paperwork accompanying your system). For more information on these options, contact your TANDBERG representative.

8. Save changes

Remember to save any changes you make in a menu by selecting the Save button on the Menu line and pressing OK.

Network configuration:

1. Open the Network menu

Open the Administrator Settings menu and choose Network.

2. ISDN configuration Set Current Network to the network you want to use. Specify the settings for the selected network in the relevant menu. For details, follow the instructions in chapter 4.8.1 ISDN /External/Leased E1/T1. See also the examples: a. Appendix 9: Connecting the system to ISDN using NT1 network adapters b. Appendix 8: Connecting the system to the Switched 56 network

3. LAN configuration In the Administrator Settings menu, choose Network and LAN Settings. Specify the necessary LAN settings according to the instructions from your LAN administrator. For details, follow the instructions in chapter 4.8.2 LAN Settings. If there is an H.323 Gatekeeper present on your LAN, see also chapter 4.8.2.2

H.323 Settings.

4. Save changes Remember to save any changes you make in a menu by selecting the Save button on the Menu line and pressing OK.

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Wake up the system

When the system is not in use, it is in standby mode and the screens are black. Wake up the system by picking up the remote control. An incoming call or pressing any key on the remote 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. To switch the monitor on you normally push

the power button on the front of the monitor (depending on monitor type)

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3.1 The Welcome Screen

When the system is switched on, you will see the welcome screen. The welcome screen presents the Main Menu and displays your Main Camera image in the background (Main Camera is system default). Your dial in numbers and system name are displayed in the upper right corner. Your ISDN Number and IP Number are the numbers that your contacts need to place a video call to you.

The welcome screen also provides you with the most important system information:

 System Name  Your ISDN Number  Your IP Address or IP Number

It is possible to customize the text on the welcome screen. See chapter 4.2 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. There is also a second IR-sensor located in the front of the Codec itself, which will be automatically enabled if the WAVE II Camera is not connected.

1. Mic Off turns your microphone on and off. (See chapter 3.2.4 Mic off)

2. Arrow keys are used for navigation in the menu and for moving the camera when the menu is hidden. (See chapter 3.2.1 Navigation)

3. Volume + and – adjusts the system volume. (See chapter 3.2.5 Volume

+ and -)

4. The Layout key toggles between full screen and different display layouts. (See chapter 3.2.3 Layout)

5. Cancel takes you back one step in the menu system. Use Cancel to delete characters in an input field. (See chapter 3.2.1 Navigation)

6. Press the Call key to place a call. (See chapter 3.5 Make a Call)

7. Camera presets define specific camera positions. 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 chapter 3.10.3 Camera Presets)

8. Snapshot takes a snapshot of your video. (Only while you are in a call) (See chapter 3.11.6 Take New

Snapshot)

9. The Presentation key switches to a predefined presentation source. (See chapter 3.11.1 Presentation

Key)

10. Press OK/Menu to show the menu and to select menu items. (See chapter 3.2.1 Navigation)

11. Use Zoom + and – to zoom the camera in and out. (See chapter

3.10.1 Zoom)

12. Selfview displays your outgoing video. Press Selfview again to turn selfview off. (See chapter 3.2.2

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13. Store and recall your video contacts via the system Phone Book for easy placement of calls. (See chapter 3.9 Phone Book)

14. Use the red End Call key to end the current call. Pressing this key when not in a call will place the system in Standby mode. (See chapter 3.7 End Call and 3.8 Standby)

15. Number/Letter keys function in the same manner as with a mobile or cellular phone. (See chapter 3.2.6 Number and Letter keys)

16. Press Touch tones when you are in a call and need to dial extension numbers etc. (instead of presets). (See chapter 3.2.7 Touch tones)

3.2.1 Navigation

Arrow keys and OK

Navigate in the menu with arrow keys. The yellow 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.

3.2.2 Selfview

Selfview shows your outgoing picture. Normally this is the picture of your self (main camera). Selfview is most useful for single monitor systems. On dual monitor systems you already have selfview on the dual monitor. In a normal conference, the far end side is displayed on main monitor. Pressing Selfview will result in near end on main monitor. Outside a call, selfview is already displayed on the screens. Pressing selfview will result in a black screen. Press selfview again to bring the picture back.

How to use Selfview:

1. Press Selfview once to see a full screen picture of yourself (your outgoing video).

2. Press Selfview again to turn selfview off and go back to normal.

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3.2.3 Layout

The Layout button has two behaviors depending on the Picture Layout setting in Administrator Settings (see chapter 4.1.8 Screen Settings). It can provide either a Picture in Picture or a Picture outside Picture.

3.2.3.1 Picture in Picture

With Picture in Picture (PIP), Layout makes it possible to see an extra picture in a smaller view. Pressing Layout will bring up a picture in picture in the corner of the screen. Press Layout again to move it to the other corners of the screen and finally hide it. You can also hide it directly by pressing and holding Layout for 1 second. Picture in picture will always appear on the main monitor. Automatic PIP is the system's default setting. That means that you will automatically show Picture in Picture when it is suitable (see chapter 4.3 Presentation

Settings).

How to use Layout with Picture in Picture:

1. Press Layout once to bring up a picture in picture.

2. Press Layout three more times to move it around in the corners of the screen.

3. The fourth time you press Layout, it will disappear.

4. Pressing and holding Layout for 1 second will hide the small picture directly from any position.

Example of PIP

3.2.3.2 Picture outside Picture

With Picture outside Picture (POP), pressing Layout will bring up compositions of the pictures that are optimized for wide screens. Press once to get an extra picture in a smaller view. Press twice to get side-by-side view. Press again to go back to full screen view. You can also go back to full screen directly by pressing and holding Layout for 1 second. It is recommended to use Picture outside Picture for wide screen monitor systems.

How to use Layout (Picture outside Picture):

1. Press Layout once to get the 1+3 layout. You see a big far end picture and a smaller picture of yourself in the upper right corner. If you use Duo Video, you see a big picture of the Duo Video and small pictures of the far end and yourself.

2. Press Layout again to get the side-by-side layout (1+1). You see two equally big images of the far end and yourself.

3. The third time you press Layout you go back to normal full screen view.

4. Pressing and holding Layout for 1 second will bring you back to full screen anytime.

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Note that if both TV monitor format and VGA format (in Administrator Settings\General\Screen Settings) is set to Normal, the system will skip the 1+3 layout, which is not beneficial for 4:3 monitors.

Example of POP

Example of Side by Side

3.2.4 Mic Off

To mute your microphone during a call, press Mic off. An on-screen indicator appears when the microphone is off. In a call, if audio is detected, the on-screen symbol will start to flash. Pressing Mic off one more time will activate the microphone again.

Mic off will mute microphone inputs and audio 4 input, but will not mute audio from the AUX and VCR inputs.

Be aware that many calls are connected automatically with Mic off, because the Auto Answer settings are On+Mic off (see chapter 4.1.4 Auto Answer). The icon will start to flash when you start speaking. Remember to turn the microphone on before a meeting.

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3.2.5 Volume + and -

Press the Volume key to adjust the volume level. An on-screen indicator will show the current level.

3.2.6 Number and Letter keys

Pressing a number key when you are outside a call will take you to the call menu. When you are in a call, the number keys are used for Camera Presets. Press a number and you go to the corresponding Camera Preset (see chapter 3.10.3 Camera Presets). However, when you are in an input field where numbers are required, the system automatically goes to number mode and you can dial numbers with the number keys as usual.

When you are in an input field where letters are required, the system automatically goes to letter mode. Writing letters works like on a mobile phone. Press the key that corresponds to your desired letter. Press the key as many times as you need to get the right letter. Change to lower or back to upper case letters with the a/A key, and space with the 0 _ key.

To write numbers in a text input field, press the button through all the letters. Press once more and the number will appear.

Example: How do I write "System 123" in the System Name input field (in General in Administrator Settings)?

Press the 7-key four times to get an "S". Press the #-key once to switch between upper case and lower case letters. Press the 9-key three times to get a "y". Press the 7-key four times to get an "s". Press the 8-key once to get a "t". Press the 3-key twice to get an "e". Press the 6-key once to get an "m". Press the 0-key once to get space.

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Press the 1-key three times to get a "1". Press the 2-key four times to get a "2". Press the 3-key four times to get a "3".

3.2.7 Touch Tones

Sometimes you need to dial extension numbers with the number keys when you are in a call. Pressing numbers will result in a camera preset. In these cases, press # to enable Touch tones. An indicator will tell that touch tones are enabled. Now you can enter your extension number with the number keys. Finish with OK to exit Touch tones mode.

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3.3 On Screen Indicators

The system has a number of icons signaling different settings:

Microphone Off

This indicator is shown when the microphone is turned off. Press the Mic off button again to turn the microphone back on.

Volume Off

This indicator is shown when the volume is turned off. Press Volume + to turn the volume back on.

Secure Conference, AES

This double padlock indicator is shown when AES encryption (Secure Conference) is active.

Secure Conference, DES

This padlock indicator is shown when DES encryption (Secure Conference) is active.

Not Secure Conference

This open padlock indicator is shown during the initialization phase for encryption. During this period the call is not secure.

Floor

This indicator is shown when you are displayed in full screen in a MultiSite conference.

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3.4 Using the Menu

Main menu outside a call and in a call.

The menu is the Interface you will use to control the system. The main menu contains: Make a Call, Standby, Phone Book, Move Camera, Presentation, MultiSite Services and Control Panel. When you are in a call, Add another Call and End Call will be available via the green and red buttons.

The menu automatically times out after 15 seconds (see chapter 4.2.1 Menu timeout). Press OK/Menu to bring it back. You can also hide the menu manually by pressing Cancel (X) in the main menu.

The main menu contains the following items:

 Make a Call/Add Another Call  Standby/End Call  Phone Book  Move Camera  Presentation  MultiSite Services  Control Panel

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3.5 Make a Call

To make a call, choose Make a Call from the main menu. If you are already in a call, choose Add another Call from the main menu to call another participant (if your system has MultiSite capabilities). Pressing the green key on the remote has the same effect as pressing the green button in the menu. You can enter a number manually in the input field or select the book icon to select a contact from the phone book.

The TANDBERG system can make both video calls and telephone calls. For video calls, choose Place Video Call in the call menu. For telephone calls, choose Place Telephone Call. Call Settings specifies the quality of the call. In most cases you can leave call settings unchanged.

If your TANDBERG system has MultiSite capabilities, you can call several participants at the same time. Choose Add Video Call or Add Telephone Call in the call menu and more dial fields will appear.

Choose among the buttons:

 Place Video Call  Place Telephone Call  Add Video Call/Add Telephone Call  Call Settings

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3.5.1 Place Video Call

It is very easy to make a Call. Think of a mobile phone; -Choose Make a Call, dial a video number or a telephone number and hit the green key.

How to place a video call:

1. Press the green key on the remote or choose Make a Call from the Main Menu to open the Call menu.

2. Dial a video number with the number keys (use a star as separator in IP addresses).

3. Press the green key on the remote or move the yellow selector down to the Place Video Call icon and press OK to start the video call.

3.5.2 Place Telephone Call

The TANDBERG system has great audio- as well as video performance. Use the system both as a videophone and a telephone!

How to place a telephone call:

1. Press the green key on the remote or choose Make a Call from the Main Menu to open the Call menu.

2. Dial a telephone number with the number keys.

3. Move the yellow selector down to the Place Telephone Call icon and press OK to start the telephone call.

When you dial a telephone number and press the green key on the remote, the system will in most cases automatically interpret the number as a telephone number and not a video number. The interpretation can sometimes take a little while. If you want to make a telephone call in a quicker way, it is recommended to use the Place Telephone Call button in the menu.

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3.5.3 Add Call

(optional feature) TANDBERG system's built-in MultiSite can handle video calls and telephone calls including

yourself. With the Add Call buttons it is possible to connect to several participants simultaneously, avoiding dialing each participant one by one, which can be time consuming. Press Add Call to get the desired amount of participants to your MultiSite call.

How to use Add Call:

1. Press the green key on the remote or choose Make a Call from the Main Menu to open the Call Menu.

2. Choose Add Video Call or Add Telephone Call from the menu line. An extra number field appears. Press the Add button until you have the desired number of participants (press Cancel inside an empty input field to delete the field).

3. Dial Numbers with the number keys.

4. Press Make Video Call to start the videoconference. If you have a mixed conference with both video and telephone participants, press Make Video Call. Press the Make Telephone Call if you want to start a conference with telephones only.

3.5.4 Call Settings

The field on the right in the call menu displays Call Settings. Call Settings gives you the opportunity to specify Call Type, Network, Bandwidth and Restrict (56k).

How to use Call Settings:

1. Press Make a Call to open the Call menu

2. Move the selector to the Call Settings field on the right of the call menu and press OK.

3. Make desired changes to Call Type, Network, Bandwidth and Restrict (56k).

4. Press OK to save. The new call settings will be displayed in the Call settings field.

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Call Type

Call Type can be set to Video Call (default) or Telephone Call. Using Video, the system will try to connect as a video call. Some network configurations will cause the fallback to a telephone call to fail. In these cases, you should set the call type to telephone and the call will be placed as a telephone type only. For MultiSite calls, Call Type enables you to specify both telephone calls and video calls in the same conference.

Network

The Network alternatives are: Auto, ISDN and H.323 (LAN). The system will, by default, try to connect using Auto Network. That means that the system will automatically use the right network depending on the number you have dialed.

If Auto is selected, the system will select a network based upon the following criteria:

 If an IP-address (e.g. 10.12.34.56 ) is entered, H.323 (LAN) is

selected.

 If the first digits in the number match those set in H.323 Prefix

under H.323 Settings, LAN is selected.

 In other cases, ISDN (H.320) is selected.

If you need to ensure that you make an H.323 or ISDN call, specify this by choosing H.323 or ISDN. ISDN indicates ISDN-BRI, ISDN-PRI, Leased E1/T1 and External Networks. If a gatekeeper is present, you may place IP-calls using “telephone-style” numbers (an E.164 alias), according to the numbering plan implemented in the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper will then translate the dialed number into an IP-address (see chapter 4.8.2.2 H.323

Settings for more information about gatekeepers).

Bandwidth

Bandwidth decides the quality of the video picture. The system will, by default, connect using Auto Bandwidth. This means that the system will establish a connection using a proper bandwidth for your call.

The typical bandwidths used for ISDN and IP calls are 384kbps and 768kbps respectively. When bandwidth is set to auto, the unit will default to 384kbps for ISDN calls and 768kbps for IP calls.

Restrict (56k)

A restricted call is a call that uses 56kbps channels rather then the default unrestricted 64kbps channels. Some older networks (primarily in the USA)

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do not support 64kbps channels and require the use of restricted 56kbps calls. By default the system will dial an unrestricted call and downspeed to 56kbps if necessary. To force a restricted call, choose Restrict (56k) On. An indicator “(56k)” will be shown beside the number.

Use Set as Default

If you want to change the default Call Settings, make the desired changes to the Call Settings and Press Set as Default. Press OK to Save. These settings will now be the default settings for all future manually dialed calls.

Type of calls* Auto: 384 kbps on ISDN/768 kbps on LAN

Max: 768 kbps on ISDN-BRI 1472/1920 kbps (23/30Ch) on ISDN-PRI (T1/E1) 4Mbps(4096 kbps, IP only)

3070 kbps = 3 Mbps, IP only 2560 kbps = 2,5 Mbps, IP only 1920 kbps = 2 Mbps, 30B 1472 kbps = 23B 1152 kbps = 18B 768 kbps = 12B 512 kbps = 8B 384 kbps = 6B 320 kbps = 5B 256 kbps = 4B 192 kbps = 3B 128 kbps = 2B, Bonding/H.221 64 kbps = 1B, H.221 H0 = 1xH0, 384 kbps, PRI only

*Some software versions and networks do not support all channel selections.

H.221 or 2x64 (2x56) Calling Some older or low end video systems do not have the ability to make bonded ISDN calls. In

these cases you may have to dial both ISDN numbers separately to call those systems. These types of calls are often referred to as H.221 calls, 2x64 calls, or 2x56 calls, as you are making 2 x 64 kbps or 2 x 56 kbps calls to the same system. To place this type of call, set bandwidth to 128 kbps and Network to ISDN. A field for 2nd number pops up in Call Settings. Enter the first number in the call menu and the second number in the Call Settings field. For 128 kbps calls that use bonding, ignore the second number field and just enter one number to be dialed.

Using sub-address / extension address / MCU password Sub-address is used to address different systems on the same ISDN line and is primarily used in European Countries. TCS-4 is used to address different systems on a LAN, when dialing in via a gateway.

To specify an ISDN sub-address or its LAN equivalent extension address (TCS-4), add a star (*) after the number and then enter the sub-address/extension address.

Example: 12345678*10 ( <number>*<Sub-address/extension address/MCU password>)

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When calling to external MCU’s requiring a password (TSC-1), this password can be added after the star (*). If no password is specified, a menu will prompt you to enter the password (after connecting to the MCU).

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3.6 Answer an incoming Call

You can receive calls anytime, even when the system is in standby mode. But remember to switch the system on using the On/Off switch located at the rear of the system as described in chapter 3 General Use.

How to answer an incoming call:

1. To accept an incoming call, press OK or the green key on the remote control.

2. Press the red key on the remote control to reject the incoming call.

3. If you do not want any incoming calls, choose Do Not Disturb. If Do Not Disturb is on, the system will automatically reject all incoming calls. See Chapter 3.8.3 Do Not

Disturb for further details.

If Auto Answer is set to On, an incoming call will connect automatically. You can set Auto Answer On, On + Mic Off or Off in Administrator Settings\General Settings, see chapter 4.1.4

Autoanswer.

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3.7 End Call

The remote control works much like a mobile/cellular phone. Press End Call from the main menu or the red key on the remote control. In the End Call dialog box, press End Call again. Press Cancel (x) to continue the call.

How to end a call:

1. Press the red key on the remote control or End Call from the main menu.

2. Press the red key on the remote control again or OK to confirm that you want to end the call.

How to end a multipoint call:

1. Press the red key on the remote control or End Call from the main menu.

2. A list of participants appears allowing you to end each separate call. Select a participant and press OK or the red key.

3. Press End All Calls if you want to end the whole conference.

Note that switching off the monitor(s) will not end a call. To end a call you must press the red key.

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3.8 Standby

The system will automatically go to Standby mode when it is not in use. You can also choose Standby from the main menu (outside a call) to put the system to standby. In standby mode, the screen(s) are black. It is however still possible to receive incoming calls.

The monitors should always remain powered on and the stand-by mode of the system should be used if the system is to be left idle.

Note! You will not turn your system to standby by switching off the monitors.

How to use standby mode:

1. Press the red key on the remote control or choose Standby from the main menu when you are outside a call.

2. Press the red key again or choose Standby Now from the Standby menu.

3. The screen(s) turns black.

4. To wake up the system again, pick up the remote control, or press any of its keys.

3.8.1 Delay Auto-Standby for 1 hour

Delay Standby for 1 hour postpones the automatic standby mode for 1 hour. Use Delay 1 hour if you want to prevent the system from going to standby automatically. This is useful if you want to use the monitors for a local presentation and prevent the system from automatically blanking out the monitors because the video system itself is idle.

3.8.2 Delay Auto-Standby for 3 hours

Delay Standby for 3 hours postpones the automatic standby mode for 3 hours.

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3.8.3 Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb means that the system will not accept any incoming calls. The caller will hear a busy tone when calling this unit. An indicator will indicate when Do Not Disturb is active.

End Do Not Disturb by pressing any key on the remote control. The indicator will disappear.

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3.9 Phone Book

The local Phone Book stores up to 200 contacts including the last numbers dialed. Using the Phone Book is time saving and makes sure you do not inadvertently call the wrong number.

The contacts are sorted alphabetically. Navigate the phone book with arrow keys or letter keys, searching on the first letter (like on a mobile/cellular phone). Press arrow to the left to select a button. You will see that the last selected contact will be marked. An arrow beside a contact indicates that this is a MultiSite. The first entry, Last Numbers Dialed, lists your latest calls. Press arrow key right to see the list.

How to make a call using the phone book:

1. Open the Phone Book from the main menu or press the Phone Book key on the remote.

2. Find your desired contact using the arrow keys or searching on the first letter with the letter keys.

3. Press the green call key on the remote or press arrow key left to select the Call Now icon. Press OK. Alternatively, press OK to select the contact. You will go to the Call menu, where you may edit the number or call settings before you place the call.

4. Wait for the call to connect.

Note that the number of the selected contact is displayed at the bottom line.

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3.9.1 Global Phone Book

If your system is connected to an external management system like the TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS), it is possible to use a central contact list from the management system. These contacts can not be changed locally by the system, only from the management system. If you need to modify a number before dialing it, you can do so by hitting ok after selecting the entry, and modifying the number before placing the call. The changes are not saved in the contact.

The Global Phone Book can contain an unlimited amount of contacts. Using search makes it easier to find your right contact.

How to search in the Global Phone Book:

 Search on first letters with the number keys like on a mobile phone. Press "2" three

times to jump to the letter "c" in the list.

 Press the Search button on the left of the Phone Book. Type a name and press OK.

The system will list all entries that contains this letter combination. Press the button called "Top" to get back to the alphabetical Global Phone Book list.

For contacts you use often, you may consider copying them from the Global Phone Book to your Local Phone Book. This makes them easier to find if your Global Phone Book is large, but the local copy would not be updated if the Global Phone Book contact is changed.

How to copy a contact from the Global Phone Book to the Local Phone Book:

1. Move the yellow selector down to the desired contact in the global phone book.

2. Press arrow key left, select the Copy to Local button and press OK.

3. The contact is copied to your local phone book.

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3.9.2 New

Select the New button to make a new contact. You can store up to 200 contacts in your local phone book. To make a new contact, you must specify a Name and Number. Use the number and letter keys on the remote control (in the Name field you will automatically write letters, in the number field you will automatically write numbers). Call Type, Network, Bandwidth and Restrict (56k) are put to default if you don’t make changes. Press OK to save.

For bandwidth 2x64 kbps or 2x56 kbps, two numbers are required. Two number fields appear and both numbers must be specified (see also Calling with two ISDN lines in chapter 3.5.4

Call Settings).

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3.9.3 MultiSite

(optional feature) It is possible to pre-define MultiSite meetings using the phone book. You can have up to 6

video participants (including yourself) and 5 telephone participants in a meeting. All sites will then be connected automatically instead of having to add sites one by one. You can store up to 50 MultiSites in the phone book. MultiSite entries consist of contacts that are already stored in the phone book. When making a new MultiSite entry, begin with saving all participants one by one.

How to make a MultiSite entry:

1. Open Phone Book from the menu or from the remote control. Choose MultiSite.

2. Enter a name.

3. Press Add Participants. Pick a contact from the list and press OK.

4. Repeat 3. until you have the desired selection of participants.

5. Press OK to save.

Bandwidth for a MultiSite entry

A MultiSite entry will add the bandwidths from all the participants and try to connect. If this bandwidth exceeds your systems maximum bandwidth, the system will downspeed and distribute the available bandwidth equally on the participants.

Example: In a MultiSite entry there is one participant with bandwidth 256 kbps and one participant with bandwidth 384 kbps. You have 512 kbps as your maximum bandwidth.

The two participants' bandwidth exceeds your maximum bandwidth. The system will downspeed so that each participant connects with equal bandwidth 512 kbps/2 = 256 kbps

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3.9.4 Edit

To edit a contact, highlight the contact and press arrow left. Press arrow key down to select the Edit button. In the edit window you can edit Name, Call Type, Number, Network, Bandwidth and Restrict (56k). Press OK to save.

When you edit a contact that is part of a MultiSite entry, the contact will be updated in the MultiSite entry automatically.

3.9.5 Delete

To delete a contact, highlight the contact and press arrow left. Press arrow key down to select the Delete button and press OK. Confirm by pressing OK again.

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3.10 Move Camera

There are several ways to move the camera:

 Choose Move Camera from the main menu. Use the arrow keys to pan and tilt the

camera. Press OK when done.

 When the menu is hidden, the arrow keys will work on the camera. Hide the menu

with the Cancel (X) key and adjust the camera with the arrow keys.

 Use Camera Presets. Press a number and the camera will move to a predefined

position (when you are in a call). See chapter 3.10.3 Camera Presets.

 Use Automatic Camera Tracking. See chapter 3.13.5 Automatic Camera Tracking.  Use the TANDBERG tracker (see separate documentation).

3.10.1 Zoom

The zoom key on the remote control will zoom the picture in and out (+ and -).

3.10.2 Far End Camera Control

When you are in a call, you can also move the far end camera (if the far end side supports H.281, Far End Camera Control). Choose Move Camera from the Main Menu. A dialog box offers you the options: Near End and Far End. Near End means your own camera. Far End means the far end's camera. Choose Far End to move the Far End camera.

How to use Far End Camera Control:

1. Choose Move Camera form the Main Menu when you are in a call.

2. Choose Far End.

3. Move the far end camera with arrow keys and zoom.

4. Press OK when done to escape far end camera control mode.

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Example: You cannot see what the far end is writing on their whiteboard. Choose Move Camera from the main menu. Choose Far End from the dialog box. Use

Zoom and arrow keys to move the far end camera. Press OK when done to go back to normal.

See also 3.13.3 Far End Control for more about Far End Control functionality.

3.10.3 Camera Presets

Use Camera Presets to easily vary between specific camera positions. When you are in a call, presets are available directly on the number keys on the remote control. Press a number to activate a Camera Preset. You can save presets 1-9 presets by the corresponding number for 1 second. Note that Camera Presets does not work when you are in an input field (then you need the numbers for dialing). Camera Presets are also available from the Camera Presets menu under Control Panel.

Each Camera Preset is able to store:

 Main Camera position (pan, tilt, zoom).  Video source.  Audio source selection (see chapter 4.5 Audio for further details).

How to use Camera Presets:

1. When you are in a call, press a number on the remote control. The camera will move to the corresponding position (or video source).

2. Alternatively, open the Presets menu in Control Panel. Choose Display Presets and select a preset with arrow keys and OK.

3. Presets are deactivated when you move the camera manually with the arrow keys.

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How to save a new Preset:

1. Position the camera in the desired position.

2. Press a number for 1 second to save the corresponding preset.

3. Alternatively, open the Presets menu in Control Panel. Choose Save New Preset. You can save 15 presets on numbers 0-14. Enter a number (0-14) and press Save. The new Preset will overwrite an excising preset.

Example: In your office you have a white board, your PC and a small meeting table. Use Presets to move between these camera positions.

Use Camera Presets to quickly and precisely change camera positions and video sources between these three targets. Position the camera to the white board and save it as preset 1 (save a preset by pressing the number key for 1 second). Press the Presentation key to open a PC presentation and save this as preset 2. Position the camera to meeting table and save it as preset 3. When you are in a video call, use the numbers 1, 2 and 3 to activate these presets.

Saving Presets for the TANDBERG Tracker: (see separate TANDBERG Tracker instructions included with the tracker):

1. Select which Camera Preset to be used on the TANDBERG Tracker.

2. Move the camera to the position you want to save on the tracker.

3. Save Camera Presets 10-14 from the Save Camera Preset menu (as described in 3 above). It is not possible to save presets 10-14 directly from the remote control.

4. Press the single button on the tracker to activate the Camera Preset.

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3.11 Presentation

The Presentation Functionality in the system enables you to show PC, Document Camera, VCR, AUX and VNC in addition to your Main Camera. This is perfect for meetings where you would like to show a PowerPoint presentation for instance. You can even use arrow keys up and down on the remote control to activate Page Up/Down on the PC (this only applies when using VNC).

Use Presentation outside a call to make a local presentation for the people in your own meeting room. Use Presentation when you are in a call to make a presentation for the far end as well.

The quickest way to show a presentation is to use the presentation key on the remote control. The presentation key shows a predefined video source, PC is the default. It is possible to change the presentation source in Presentations Settings in the Administrator Settings menu. (See chapter 3.11.1 Presentation Key).

Choose Presentation from the main menu if you want to select a video source manually. The Presentation menu offers you all available video sources; Main Camera, PC, Document Camera, VCR, AUX and VNC. (See chapter 3.11.2 Presentation Menu).

3.11.1 Presentation Key

The quickest way to show a presentation is to use the presentation key on the remote control. The presentation key shows one predefined video source, PC is the default presentation source. It is possible to change default presentation source in Presentation Settings, see chapter 4.3 Presentation Settings for more information.

How to show and end a Presentation using the Presentation key:

1. Remember to connect your PC to the codec (see chapter 3.11.3 PC Presenter).

2. Press the Presentation key. PC is displayed in full screen.

3. Press the Presentation key again to end the presentation and go back to main camera.

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3.11.2 Presentation Menu

The Presentation menu offers you all available video sources; Main Camera, PC, Document Camera, VCR, AUX and VNC. All these sources can be used as Main Video or Presentation (Duo Video). Press the Main Video button to change Main Video, press the Presentation button to choose Presentation Video.

How to change your main video source:

1. Choose Main Video from the Presentation menu.

2. In the Main Video dialog box, choose your desired video source and press OK.

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How to show a PC presentation in addition to your main video (Duo Video):

1. Remember to connect your PC to the codec (see chapter 3.11.3 PC Presenter).

2. Choose Start Presentation from the presentation menu.

3. In the Presentation dialog box, choose a presentation source and press OK.

Note that Start Presentation is only available when you are in a call and the video systems support Duo Video or H.329.

How to stop a Presentation (Duo Video):

1. Choose Stop Presentation from the Presentation menu.

2. Press OK to stop the presentation.

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3.11.3 PC Presenter (DVI/XGA Input)

(Optional feature) Users often have their presentations on a laptop that is brought into the meeting room.

Remember to connect your PC to the codec before you press the Presentation button. Note that the image will appear smoother on the system if your presentation is already displaying in full screen on your PC prior to connecting your PC to the video system.

Plugging a PC into the system is made extremely simple through the PC Presenter, avoiding the need for any additional hardware such as a projector, PC/Video converter or extra cables.

How to connect PC to the codec with the DVI/VGA cable:

1. Connect the VGA-DVI cable to the PC Presenter (PC DVI-I in) connector on the codec.

2. Connect the VGA-DVI cable to your PC (VGA Output).

3. When the PC is connected to the codec, hit the Presentation key to display the PC image on the system.

If no PC image is displayed on your monitor, make sure that your PC is set to activate your VGA output. On most laptop PCs you must press a special key combination to switch the PC image from the PC screen to the video screen.

Note that the DVI/VGA input is complient with VESA Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and will be able to reconfigure the PC’s screen settings if it is currently configured to a VGA format that the system doesn’t support (see 5.12 EDID)

VGA-formats supported on 'DVI-I in'. (VESA compliant) SVGA 800x600 60,72,75,85 Hz XGA 1024x768 60,70,75 Hz SXGA 1280x1024 60Hz

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3.11.4 PC Soft Presenter and VNC

(Optional feature) PC SoftPresenter is used to display PC images on your system without using a VGA cable

(PC Presenter). The system and your PC must be connected to the same LAN. In addition, VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server software must be installed on the PC. Free software can be downloaded from http://www.realvnc.com. Install the software by running the downloaded file.

How to configure the VNC Server software:

1. Select the following to setup VNC; Windows-Start\All Programs\Highlight RealVNC\Hightlight VNC Server\Show User Properties

2. Select Accept Socket Connections.

3. Select Auto for Display Number. Display Number in the system must then have the value 0.

4. Enter a password in the Password-field. This must correspond with the VNC Settings on your system.

How to show PC using the PC Soft Presenter and VNC:

1. Start the VNC software on your PC.

2. To use VNC, you must configure VNC Settings. Open VNC Settings in the Presentation Settings menu in Administrator Settings.

3. Fill in the IP address of your PC, Display Number and Password. See chapter 4.3.9

VNC Settings for more information.

4. Press Save.

5. When you now choose VNC as video source in the Presentation menu, you will see your PC using VNC. VNC settings will go back to default when the system goes to standby.

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3.11.5 Duo VideoTF/H.239

(Optional feature) With Duo Video you have the opportunity to show two different live video streams

simultaneously, main video and Duo Video. This is handy when showing a presentation. You see the live presentation and the live video of the presenter simultaneously. When you start a presentation, Duo Video starts automatically if both local and remote system supports Duo Video. If one of the systems does not support Duo Video, no Duo Video will be established and your presentation will be showed on your main video.

Example: Start a meeting with main camera as video source. Press the presentation key on the

remote control to start a PC presentation.

PC will appear as Duo Video in addition to main camera. End the Duo Video presentation by pressing presentation key again.

In Presentation Settings (see chapter 4.3 Presentation Settings), you can put Duo Video to Manual. That means that Duo Video will not start automatically.

Example: Start a meeting with main camera as video source. Press the presentation key on the

remote control to start a PC presentation.

A dialog box appears where you can choose to show PC as Duo Video or not. This is handy if you not always want to use Duo Video.

Duo Video and Bandwidth

Using Duo Video, the quality will automatically downspeed to the optimal bandwidth. This means that you need higher quality to allocate enough bandwidth for the two video streams. Duo Video borrows bandwidth from main video. When Duo Video is closed, the bandwidth is returned to the main video.

Controlling camera, changing video source and camera presets in a Duo Video call. When selecting the Document Camera or PC, the system will automatically request floor

when connected to a MCU conference as MultiSite host or connected to an external MCU. The main monitor will display incoming video and the 2nd monitor will display outgoing video

with Duo Video in full. Outgoing main video will be displayed in PIP on main monitor. For a single monitor system, the Duo Video will be shown in full screen and the incoming video in PIP. Most Duo Video sources are not possible to control with move camera and presets. Move camera and presets will therefore work on the main camera also when you have Duo Video, with one exception. If you use a second camera (aux) as Duo Video, move camera and presets will work on Duo Video. If you want to control the main camera, press Move Camera from the main menu and choose Near End Camera.

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3.11.6 Take New Snapshot

The system can take a snapshot of your live video. Snapshot is handy when you are in a call with a system that does not support Duo Video. Use Snapshot to show a snapshot of your presentation and continue the meeting with main camera.

How to use snapshot:

 You find Take New Snapshot in the Presentation menu. Press OK to take a snapshot.  Snapshot is found on the Star key on the remote control. Press Star and you take a

snapshot of the current video source (current video is default snapshot source). You can change snapshot source in Control Panel\Administrator Settings\Presentation Settings, see chapter 4.3 Presentation Settings. Note that snapshot does not work when you are in an input field in the menu (the star key is then used to write the star sign).

Note that Take New Snapshot is only available when you are in a call.

3.11.7 Display Snapshot

The system stores the last sent or received Snapshot. The snapshot is deleted automatically after the call.

How to display snapshot:

 To view a stored snapshot, choose Display Snapshot in the Presentation menu.

Press the Display Snapshot button again to deselect it. When disconnecting the call, the stored snapshot will be erased.

 When receiving a snapshot, the snapshot is displayed in full screen. Press OK to

escape from the snapshot. The last sent or received snapshot will be stored in the graphics memory.

Note that Display Snapshot is only available when you have a stored snapshot.

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3.12 MultiSite Services

A Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) enables several sites to participate in the same conference. In TANDBERG's embedded MCU, MultiSite, you can have a maximum of 6 video- and 5 telephone-participants including yourself (the host). The participants are tiled up on the screen and are on display simultaneously in a Split Screen. During a MCU conference, the status line will provide information about the conference.

You can make a MultiSite conference in different ways. The MultiSite Services vary depending on how you make the call.

Using the system’s internal MCU, MultiSiteTF

The system has an optional built-in MCU, which is called MultiSite. It supports up to 6 video calls and 5 telephone calls including yourself. The MultiSite supports both Split Screen and Voice Switched mode.

With MultiSite, you have the following services:

 Request/Release Floor  Assign Floor To Participant/Release Floor From Participant  Terminal Names  Layout (Auto/4 Split/5+1 Split/Voice Switched)

Using an external MCU that supports Chair Control (H.243) With an external MCU that supports H.243, you have the following services:

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 Request/Release Floor  View Participant/End View  Chair Control

If you take Chair control, you get the following services:

 Release Chair  Assign Floor To Participant/Release Floor From Participant  Disconnect Participant  Terminate Meeting

Using an external MCU that does not support Chair Control With an external MCU that does not support H.243, you have the following services:

 Request/Release Floor  Terminal Names

3.12.1 Request Floor and Release Floor

When requesting floor, your video will be broadcasted in full screen to all other participants in the conference. Request Floor is useful when you want to speak or display something in front of all participants. Therefore, floor will automatically be requested when taking a Snapshot or Selecting Document Camera or PC.

Release Floor when you are done and make the floor available for other participants in the conference. An indicator appears when you have floor and disappears when you release floor.

How to use Request and Release Floor:

1. Open the Main Menu by pressing OK.

2. Choose MultiSite Services and press OK.

3. Choose Request Floor and press OK. A Floor indicator will appear when you have floor.

4. When done, press the same button again, which now means Release Floor. The Floor indicator disappears.

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3.12.2 MultiSite Layout

(Only supported by TANDBERG MultiSite) With a TANDBERG MultiSite you can choose between the layouts: Auto Split, 4 Split, 5+1

Split and Voice Switched view. Auto Split displays all participants on the screen simultaneously. 4 Split displays the 4 last speaking Participants. 5+1 Split displays the speaking participant in a big picture and the other participants in small pictures. Voice Switched mode displays the participant that is speaking in full screen. Switch between these picture modes using the MultiSite Layout menu.

Continuous Presence layout 4 split

Advanced continuous Presence Layout (5+1)

Voice Switched mode

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3.12.3 Terminal Names

Choose Terminal Names to see a list of the participants of the MultiSite conference. Press Cancel to go back.

3.12.4 Chair Control

(Not supported by TANDBERG MCU or MultiSite) As chairman, you have access to more MultiSite Services. Select Chair Control to assume the

role of chairman of the conference. Select Release Chair to end the role as chairman. A Chair indicator appears when you have Chair and disappears when chair is released.

3.12.5 Assign Floor and Release Floor from Participant

Assign Floor allows the chairman to select which of the conference participants that is to be broadcasted to all other participants.

3.12.6 View Site and End View

(Not supported by TANDBERG MCU or MultiSite) View Site allows you to view any participant in the conference regardless of whom having

floor and chair. Choose End View to go back to normal.

3.12.7 Disconnect Participant

Disconnect Participant allows the chairman to disconnect any participant in the conference. In a multipoint call, this is equivalent to disconnecting a participant from the end call menu.

3.12.8 Terminate Meeting

Terminate Meeting allows the chairman to terminate the conference altogether. In a MultiSite call, this is equivalent to pressing End All Calls from the end call menu.

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3.12.9 More about MultiSite (embedded MCU)

(Optional Feature)

Calling in to a MultiSite

Any system can be part of a MultiSite conference by calling in to a MultiSite. The dial-in numbers to the MultiSite depends of the network that is used.

To dial in to the MultiSite on IP:

 Dial the IP Number or the IP Address of the system. All sites can dial the same

number.

To dial in to the MultiSite on ISDN-PRI:

 Dial the ISDN number of the system. All sites can dial the same number.

To dial in to the MultiSite on ISDN-BRI:

 The MultiSite has specific numbers for each call that participates in the conference.

To find the dial-in numbers for the MultiSite, choose Information from the main menu and open System Information from the bottom menu line.

 Site 2 must dial MultiSite Number 2.  Site 3 must dial MultiSite Number 3.  Site 4 must dial MultiSite Number 4.  And so forth

Receiving calls to a MultiSite

When the MultiSite receives incoming calls you can accept or reject it. Pressing the green key is equivalent to pressing Accept. Pressing the red key is equivalent to pressing Reject.

End a MultiSite Call

Ending a MultiSite Call is not very different from ending a normal point-to-point call. Use the red key on the remote control or End Call from the main menu. The end call menu lists all the calls that participate in the conference. To end a single call, select the call, press OK or the red key on the remote control. To end all calls, press the End All Calls button in the menu.

Duo Video in MultiSite calls

In a MultiSite call, the MultiSite can transmit the Duo Video and/or H.329 to the other participants that support Duo Video and/or H.329. This means that any participant can send Duo Video and the MultiSite will transmit it to the other participants. The participants that do not support Duo Video or H.329 will only receive Main Video.

Mix ISDN/LAN A conference can consist of any combination of ISDN/IP sites.

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MultiSite cascading By connecting MultiSite systems together, it is possible to connect even more sites in a

cascaded MultiSite (see example below). All connections can use any combination of ISDN/IP. The host can connect up to 5 other video systems with MultiSite functionality. The cascaded systems can connect to 4 other video sites. These systems will automatically run Voice Switched mode and transmit a full screen image to the host. In this case you get 26 participants in the cascaded MultiSite conference.

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3.13 Control Panel

The Control Panel contains the features:

 User Guide  Streaming  Far End Control  Camera Preset  Camera Tracking  Text Chat  System Information  Administrator Settings  Restart

3.13.1 User Guide

The on screen user guide takes you through a quick step-by-step introduction to videoconferencing. It gives the user basic skills in how to use the system.

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3.13.2 Streaming

Streaming lets you broadcast your meeting to participants on web. The web participants can listen to the meeting, see snapshots, but not participate themselves. Snapshots of current stream (if MultiSite), selfview, far end and DuoVideo streams are accessible via http. See

Appendix 7 for descriptions of the possible snapshot files.

How to use Streaming:

1. Choose Streaming from the Control Panel to open the Streaming menu.

2. Press Start Streaming from the menu line.

3. Press Stop Streaming to end streaming. Streaming will also end when you disconnect the call.

4. Press Streaming Settings if you want to change streaming settings (see Streaming Settings below)

How to view streaming from a PC:

1. After streaming is started, an easy way to view the streamed audio/video is to start your Web browser and enter the IP-address of the streaming system.

2. After the Web page of the system is shown, click on Streaming. Alternatively, enter http://<codec ip-address>/stream.sdp

Streaming Settings

Address

Address is defined as the IP-address of a streaming client, streaming server or a multicast address. Giving an address in the range 224.0.0.1-239.255.255.255 will broadcast the stream to any host that has joined the specified multicast group. Specifying normal broadcast address 255.255.255.255 will broadcast to any members on the LAN.

Address Port

If several codec’s are streaming to the same IP-address, different ports have to be used in order for the client to know which stream to receive. If the first codec streams on port 2240 and the second codec on port 2250, the client has to specify which port to listen to. Video is transmitted on the specified port; audio is transmitted on the port number 4 above the specified video port, in this case 2244 and

2254.

TTL/Router Hops

This is used for streaming data to limit how many routers the data should pass before it is rejected. If TTL is set to 2, data will not traverse more than 2 router hops.

Streaming Source

 Auto: Enables streaming of both local and far end video.

Selection of which site to be streamed is done using voice switching (the site that speaks is streamed).

 Local: Only the local video will be streamed.  Remote: Only the far end video will be streamed.

Local and far end audio is always streamed.

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Allow Remote Start

 On: Streaming can be started from external user interfaces

like the Web-browser or Telnet session.

 Off: Streaming can only be started from the Video

Conferencing System using the remote control, or by using the Data port. This will prevent activation of streaming using Web browser or Telnet sessions. See also Password section below

Announcements

 On: The codec will announce to the network that it is

streaming. This enables a streaming client (e.g. a PC) to connect to the codec’s streaming session. Used by Cisco IP/TV.

 Off: No announcement packets will be transmitted.

Video Rate

Defines the Video streaming rate from the system. Range is 16 kbps

- 320 kbps. In addition, audio (G.711) streaming rate is 64 kbps, providing a maximum streaming rate of 384 kbps.

Streaming Password

Set password so that only participants entering correct password will be able to view the streaming session. Entering a password will prevent unauthorized people from accessing the streaming session.

3.13.3 Far End Control

It is possible to get some control of the far end system. This means that you can control your conference partner’s camera, video sources and presets. You can also request a snapshot from the far end side. Enabling Far End Control in the Control Panel will put the system in Far End mode and camera control, camera preset, presentation, and snapshot will work on the far end camera.

Far End Control only works when you are in call and if the far end side supports H.281 (Far End Camera Control). You can prevent others from controlling your system by setting Allow Far End Camera Control to Off in Control Panel\Administrator Setting\General\Permissions (chapter 4.1.7 Permissions).

How to use Far End control:

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Enable Far End Control by selecting the Far End button in the Control Panel. A green circle indicates that the Far End button is activated.

3. Now you are in Far End mode and can use camera control, camera preset, presentation and snapshot for the far end.

4. To turn Far End control off, go to the control panel again and press Far End again. The green circle disappears.

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Far End Camera Presets works just like your own camera presets. When Far End is on, use the number keys to activate far end camera presets. You are however not allowed to save far end camera presets.

Far End Presentation

Pressing the Presentation key or choosing a presentation from the presentation menu while Far End is on, will result in opening a far end presentation. Be aware of that the far end video sources may not correspond with the buttons in the presentation menu. If you press Document Camera, the far end side might have another video source on this input.

Request snapshot from the Far End

You can request a snapshot from the far end side. Put the system in Far End mode and press Snapshot on the remote control to take a snapshot of the current far end video (current is default snapshot source).

3.13.4 Camera Preset

In the Display menu you find Display Presets and Save Preset

Display Presets displays camera presets 0-9 in a menu. The disabled buttons represent camera presets that are not saved yet. Use arrow keys to select a camera preset.

Save Preset will take you to the save presets menu. Enter a number and you will save the current camera position. Note that you can save camera presets by pressing a number for 1 second. Use the Save Preset menu if you need to save presets 10-14 (see chapter 3.10.3 Camera Presets).

3.13.5 Camera Tracking

Through Camera Tracking and the use of two or three microphones, the camera can automatically position itself on the current speaker. Before using camera tracking, the camera positions used must be stored at Preset 7 (Mic1), Preset 8 (Mic2) and/or Preset 9 (Mic3).

How to use Camera Tracking:

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Enable Camera Tracking by choosing Camera Tracking in the Control Panel. An indicator will appear as you enable Camera Tracking.

3. End Camera tracking by deselecting the button. Camera Tracking will also end if you activate a Camera Preset or move the camera manually with the arrow keys.

Example: You have placed Microphone 1 on the table. Where should you position the camera for Preset 7?

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The camera position stored at Preset 7 must be related to Microphone 1. Therefore all participants who are located closest to Mic1 should be included in the Preset 7 camera position etc. When camera tracking is activated and a person close to Mic1 speaks, Preset 7 will be automatically selected.

When activating another video source (for instance document camera), camera tracking will be temporarily disabled until you re-select Main Camera or a Main Camera Preset.

The camera tracking speeds may be altered in the Video Settings menu in Administrator Settings, see chapter 4.6.1 Camera Tracking Mode for further details.

A Voice Detector makes the system more tolerant of noise and ensures the camera not to be moved by noise such as paper shuffling, etc.

Note that pressing Mic Off will temporarily disable camera tracking until you turn on the microphone again.

3.13.6 Text Chat

While in an ISDN or IP call to another system supporting Text Chat (T.140), select Text Chat from the Control Panel. Enter text in the displayed window.

How to use Text Chat:

1. Choose Text Chat from the Control Panel to open the Text Chat window.

2. Enter text with the number keys like on a mobile phone. The text is sent to the far end continuously letter by letter.

3. Press OK to end Text Chat and escape from the text chat window.

3.13.7 System Information

In System Information you find all information about the system.

The most useful information for users is listed first:

 System Name  My ISDN Number  My IP Number  My IP Address  MultiSite Number(s)  Software Version  Option Installed  Serial No  MAC address  Ethernet Speed  Network

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In system information you also find:

 Call Status  Channel Status  View Administrator Settings

For more information, see chapter 4.9 Diagnostics.

3.13.8 Administrator Settings

Administrator Settings contains the configuration of the whole system. It is recommended to password protect Administrator Settings to prevent occasional users to make changes to the system. See Chapter 4 Administrator Settings for further details.

3.13.9 Restart

Restart the system by pressing the Restart button. You are prompted with a dialog box saying: Do you want to restart the system? Press OK to restart, press Cancel (X) to abort.

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Administrator Settings contain all the settings of the system. Making changes to Administrator Settings will change the behavior of the system. It is recommended to password protect the access to Administrator Settings to prevent occasional users from making crucial changes to the system, see chapter 4.2.9 Administrator Password.

Administrator Settings contain:

 General  Menu Settings  Presentation Settings  Call Quality  Audio  Video  Security  Network  Diagnostics

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4.1 General Settings

When installing the system, go through the General Settings menu to ensure that you have the right settings for your system, see chapter 2.4 System Configuration.

General Settings contain:

 Language  System Name  Dual Monitor  Autoanswer  Max Call Length  Global Phone Book Settings  Permissions  Screen Settings  Software Options

4.1.1 Language

The system supports 13 different languages for its on-screen menus; English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Russian and Korean. Select the preferred language and press OK to save.

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4.1.2 System Name

System Name identifies the system:

 on the welcome page.  during an MCU conference call.  when using the Web-interface.  when the codec is acting as an SNMP Agent.  towards a DHCP server.  as an H323 ID. Other systems can call in using this name instead of IP-number/IP-

address.

System Name is blank by default. System name can be alphanumeric and up to 50 characters long. Follow the installation procedure to enter a System Name.

4.1.3 Dual Monitor

TANDBERG systems can be used with both one or two monitors. If you use two monitors, make sure that Dual Monitor is set to On.

Selfview, snapshots and Duo Video will be displayed on the second monitor.

Off

The second monitor shows selfview only.

4.1.4 Autoanswer

The auto answer setting decides whether an incoming call is put through automatically or manually.

The system will automatically answer all incoming calls.

On+MicOff

The system will automatically answer all incoming calls and switch the microphone off when the call is connected. Press Mic Off to switch the microphone on.

Off

You must manually answer all incoming calls by pressing OK or the Call key.

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4.1.5 Max Call Length

This feature will automatically end both incoming and outgoing calls when the call time exceeds the specified Max Call Length. Max Call Length can have the following values: 0-999 (minutes), where 0 means off.

4.1.6 Global Phone Book Settings

Global

Global Phone Book is available in the menu.

Off

Global Phone Book is hidden from the menu and is unavailable for users.

IP address

Enter the IP address of the management system that provides the Phone Book.

Path

The Path indicates the function of the management system.

4.1.7 Permissions

Permissions contains settings for incoming MCU Calls, incoming telephone Calls, Far End Control and Fallback to Telephony.

Access Code

An access code will help you control the use of the system. All users must enter a code to identify themselves and the call will be charged on their account. Access Codes are handy for group systems where there are more users or divisions that share the costs of using the system. Access Code can be put to On and Off.

When making a call, an Access Code dialog box will be shown. The user must enter the correct password in order to put the call through.

Off

No password is necessary to make a call.

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Incoming MCU Calls

When you are in a call, the system will provide visual and audible indications of an incoming call and ask you to accept/reject the call.

Off The system will not accept incoming calls when you are in a call.

Incoming Telephone Calls

The system will accept incoming telephone calls.

Off

The system will not accept incoming telephone calls. This is useful to prevent incoming calls from systems other than videoconferencing systems.

Far End Control

The far end will be able to:

• Control your camera

• Select your video sources

• Activate your camera presets

• Request snapshots

Off

The far end can access none of the four features above on the local system. You will however still be able to control the camera on the far end.

Fallback to Telephony When dialing a number and the system fails to place a video call to the number dialed, the

system will attempt to place a telephone call if Fallback to Telephony is enabled.

Enables fallback from video calls to telephone calls.

Off

Disables fallback.

4.1.8 Screen Settings

Picture Layout

The Advanced Picture Layout is related to the Layout button on the remote control and it can be used at any time to change the screen layout. For wide screen systems POP mode is recommended. You will get optimized picture layouts for wide screen by pressing the Layout button on the remote.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Pressing the Layout button on the remote will result in an extra picture in smaller view (Picture in Picture. Press the Layout button to move it and

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finally hide it.

Picture outside Picture (POP)

Pressing the Layout button on the remote will result in a smaller view placed outside the big picture. Press Layout once more to get emulated dual monitor view. Press Layout again to go back to normal full screen view.

Pressing the Layout button on the remote will result in one large image and one or two smaller pictures placed outside the big picture. Press Layout once more to get a side by side view. Press Layout again to go back to normal full screen view.

Example of Picture in Picture.

Example of Picture outside Picture (wide screen).

Example of Side by Side view (wide screen).

TV Monitor Format To fully leverage your wide screen display, activate the Native 16:9 format by setting the TV

Monitor Format to Wide. Note that you should only change this setting if your TV monitor is a

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wide screen (16:9) monitor or projector. All composite- and s-video output format will then be optimized for Wide Screen TV monitors.

Normal

Output format is optimized for Normal TV monitors (4:3)

Wide

Output format is optimized for Wide TV monitors (16:9)

VGA Monitor Format To fully leverage your wide screen display, activate the Native 16:9 format by setting the VGA

Monitor Format to Wide. Note that you should only change this setting if your VGA monitor is a wide screen (16:9) monitor or projector. The VGA and DVI output will then be optimized for Wide Screen VGA display.

Normal

Output format is optimized for Normal VGA monitors (4:3)

Wide

Output format is optimized for Wide VGA monitors (16:9)

Wide screen VGA or TV monitor in Normal (stretched) mode.

Wide screen VGA or TV monitor In Wide (native) mode.

VGA Out Quality The supported range of VGA formats will be optimized for the VGA display monitor based on the source image.

VGA Out Quality enables the user to change the preferred format for the DVI/VGA output. It is recommended to keep this setting in Auto unless your screen doesn’t support some of the XGA or SVGA formats the system is using. Note that the VGA Out port support VESA Power Management.

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Auto

VGA output format will be optimized dependant of the video source format, refresh and of the EDID information available.

Supported formats are: SVGA (800x600) 75Hz SVGA (800x600) 90Hz XGA (1024x768) 60Hz XGA (1024x768) 75Hz

SVGA 800x600 75Hz

VGA output format is forced to SVGA format (800x600) 75Hz

XGA 1024x768 60Hz

VGA output format is forced to XGA format (1024x768) 60Hz

PC Picture Format PC Picture Format setting only takes effect when TV or VGA Monitor Format is set to Wide.

Use this setting to determine if you want your PC presentations to be shown stretched in full screen, or with correct aspect ratio using part of the widescreen display

Normal

VGA output will have 4:3 aspect ratio on wide screen monitor.

Wide

VGA output will utilize the wide screen monitor at full.

PC presentation shown in Normal (correct ratio) mode.

PC Presentation shown in Wide (stretched) mode.

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4.1.9 Software Options

The system requires a valid option key to activate MultiSite and/or Presenter functionality. In order to activate additional bandwidth, you need to enter a bandwidth key. A restart of the system is required after entering a new option and/or bandwidth keys. If the key is invalid, the original key will be used.

The following options are available:

1. No option

2. Presenter

3. MultiSite + Presenter

4. Bandwidth options

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4.2 Menu Settings

Menu Settings contain the settings:

 Menu Timeout In Call  Welcome Menu  Welcome Picture  Logo  Menu on TV  Menu on PC  Display Welcome Text  Welcome Text  Administrator Password

4.2.1 Menu Timeout In Call

Main menu appears on the bottom line of the screen. Set Menu Timeout In Call to On if you want the menu to time out automatically when you are in a call.

The menu will time out automatically after 15 seconds if there is no activity on the remote control. Menu timeout does only apply when you are in a call. Outside a call, the menu will not time out.

Off

The menu will not time out automatically. Press Cancel (X) to hide the main menu manually.

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4.2.2 Welcome Menu

The Welcome Menu contains the Main Menu, System Status, your System Name and dial in numbers.

The Welcome Menu is shown when the system wakes up from standby mode.

Off

The Welcome Menu is not shown when the system wakes up from standby mode. Press the OK button to open the welcome menu.

4.2.3 Welcome Picture

The Welcome Picture is what you see in the background of the welcome menu.

Selfview

Selfview is shown in the background of the welcome menu. In most cases this means that main camera is displayed and you can see the video image of yourself.

Off

No picture is shown in the background of the welcome menu.

4.2.4 Logo

It is possible to upload a company logo to the system. For more information about how to upload a Logo, see Appendix 7. Put the Logo settings to On to display the logo.

Choose On if you want the company logo to appear in the background of the welcome menu.

Off

The logo is not displayed.

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4.2.5 Menu on TV

The Menu on TV setting decides if the menu shall be displayed on the TV screen or not. For optimal layout of the menu, 'Menu on TV' should be Off if 'Menu on PC' is On and vice versa.

The menu is available on the TV screen.

Off

The menu is not available on the TV screen.

4.2.6 Menu on PC

The Menu on PC setting decides if the menu shall be displayed on the PC (VGA screen) screen or not. For optimal layout of the menu, 'Menu on TV' should be Off if 'Menu on PC' is On and vice versa.

The menu is available on the PC screen.

Off

The menu is not available on the PC screen.

4.2.7 Display Welcome Text

The welcome text displays your system name and dial in numbers by default. It is possible to hide this information by choosing Display Welcome Text Off.

Welcome text is displayed on the welcome menu.

Off

Welcome text is not displayed on the welcome menu.

4.2.8 Welcome Text

You can change the welcome text to any text you like, instead of the default text. Remember that Display Welcome Text must be On to be able to edit the welcome text.

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4.2.9 Administrator Password

It is recommended to put an Administrator Password on the system. The Administrator Password can be maximum 5 digits long. The Administrator Password dialog box will pop up when you choose Administrator Settings from the Control Panel. This will prevent occasional users from going in to administrator settings. With an administrator password, you can ensure that your system will behave in the same way every time and that only dedicated people are allowed to make changes to the system.

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4.3 Presentation Settings

Presentation Settings contain:

 Presentation Start  H.239  Startup Video Source  Presentation Source  Snapshot Source  Auto-Display Snapshot  PIP Appearance  PIP Placing  VNC Settings

4.3.1 Presentation Start

If your system has Duo Video capabilities, you can show two video streams at the same time (see also chapter 3.11.5 Duo Video). Presentation Start is Auto by default. This means that you will start Duo Video (a second video stream) automatically when starting a presentation. Duo Video requires the Presenter Option and H.263 video. To check which options are installed, see the System Information menu in Control Panel.

Manual means that you manually choose if you want to start Duo Video or not every time you start a presentation.

Auto

Duo Video starts automatically when you start a presentation (in other words, when you choose a second video source). If your system or the far end system is not capable of Duo Video, you will not use Duo Video, but rather send the presentation source as your Main Video

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Manual

When starting a presentation, a dialog box appears asking if you want to start Duo Video. In this way you can choose manually if you want to use Duo Video or not.

4.3.2 H.239

H.239 supports transmission of two video streams. It combines elements of Duo Video and People+Content. If H.239 is disabled you will still be able to start TANDBERG Duo Video.

Enabled:

Enables H.239

Disabled:

Disables H.239

4.3.3 Startup Video Source

The Startup Video Source is the video source on display when the system wakes up from standby mode. If you use Main Camera as start up source, the system will start with Main Camera every time the system wakes up from standby, regardless of what the previous user was using.

You can change Startup Video Source to Main Camera, PC, Document Camera, VCR, AUX, VNC or Current. Choosing Current will result in the last used video source before the system went to standby.

4.3.4 Presentation Source

The Presentation Source is connected to the Presentation button on the remote. Pressing the Presentation button will put the Presentation Source on display. Presentation Source is PC by default. You can change the Presentation Source to any video source and none. Choosing none results in opening the Presentation menu when pressing the Presentation key.

4.3.5 Snapshot Source

When you take a Snapshot, you get a snapshot of the Snapshot Source. Current is the default Snapshot Source. This means that you take a snapshot of the video source that is currently active.

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You can change the Snapshot Source to any video source. In this way you can program the snapshot key to apply only for PC for instance. Press Snapshot and you will take a PC snapshot regardless of what video source that is currently active.

4.3.6 Auto-Display Snapshot

Select Auto to automatically display a received snapshot. Turn Auto-Display Snapshot Manual if you wish not to have them displayed on the screen when they are sent or received. The snapshots will be sent and received, but not displayed. With Auto-Display Snapshot set for Manual, you must enter the Presentation menu to display a snapshot.

Auto

A sent or received snapshot will automatically be displayed on the screen.

Manual

A sent or received snapshot will not be displayed on the screen. To see the snapshot, choose Display Snapshot in the Presentation menu.

4.3.7 PIP Appearance

A Picture in Picture (PIP) is a smaller picture placed in one of the corners of the screen. The PIP enables you to see an extra picture in your video conference.

Auto

PIP Auto means that Picture In Picture will appear automatically when it is suitable. A picture in picture is nice when you use Duo Video and you need an extra window to see all the pictures. You can of course show or hide the PIP with the Layout button on the remote anytime.

PIP On means that a Picture in Picture will always be displayed.

Off

PIP Off means that PIP is not displayed automatically.

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4.3.8 PIP Placing

PIP Placing lets you decide where the PIP shall appear. You can of course move the PIP with the Layout button on the remote anytime.

Top Right

PIP is placed in the Top Right corner.

Bottom Right

PIP is placed in the Bottom Right corner.

Bottom Left

PIP is placed in the Bottom Left corner.

Top Left

PIP is placed in the Top Left corner.

4.3.9 VNC Settings

VNC Settings is necessary when using a VNC presentation. See chapter 3.11.4 PC Soft

Presenter and VNC for more about how to use VNC.

Address

The IP-address of the PC with the VNC software installed. To find the IPaddress of the PC, place the mouse pointer on the VNC program icon in the lower right corner of the Windows taskbar. You can also select Command Prompt from the Startup-menu\Run and type cmd then enter. This will open a command window and from here. Type “ipconfig” and press enter.

Display Number

The display number for VNC is 0 and upwards. If you are using WinVNC, double-click on the icon on the taskbar to view WinVNC properties. This number should correspond with Display Number in this menu.

Password

Enter the same password as specified in WinVNC properties. The password will be shown as asterisk signs (*) the next time you enter the menu.

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4.4 Call Quality

Call Quality contains the settings:

 Video Algorithm  Audio Algorithm  AAC-LD 128kbps  Natural Video  Video Quality  Default Call Settings

4.4.1 Video Algorithm

The system will automatically select the best video algorithm based on the video source and the capabilities of the remote system. Use this menu to disable video algorithms in case you have interoperability issues calling other systems.

H.264

Bandwidth efficient video compression and decompression.

H.263

Normal video compression and decompression.

H.261

Legacy video compression and decompression. The system will always have H.261 enabled. Therefore it is impossible to uncheck H.261.

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4.4.2 Audio Algorithm

The system will automatically select the best audio algorithm based on the call rate and the capabilities of the remote system. Use this menu to disable audio algorithms in case you want to remove “low quality” audio, or if you have interoperability issues calling other systems.

G.722

High quality audio (7 kHz at 48kbps, 56kbps or 64kbps)

G.728

Compressed normal quality audio (telephone quality, 3.1 kHz at 16kbps)

G.711

Normal quality audio (telephone quality 3.1kHz at 64kbps). This audio algorithm is mandatory for video conferencing equipment and is impossible to uncheck.

G.722.1

Compressed high quality audio (7 kHz at 24kbps and 32kbps).

AAC_LD

CD-quality audio, MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding Low Delay (20 kHz, stereo at 128kbps20kHz, mono at 64kbps).

Call Rate vs Audio algorithms selected

Modify/remove algorithms used by uncheck the different audio algorithms

Automatically preferred audio algorithms on call rates up to and including 192kbps

1. G.722.1 (24kbps or 32kbps)

2. G.728 (16kbps)

3. AAC-LD (56kbps or 64kbps)

4. G.722 (48kbps, 56kbps or 64kbps)

5. G.711 (48kbps, 56kbps or 64kbps)*

6. AAC-LD (48kbps or 128kbps)

Automatically preferred audio algorithms on call rates above 192kbps

1. AAC-LD (128kbps)**

2. AAC-LD (64kbps or 56kbps)

3. G.722 (64kbps, 56kbps or 48kbps)

4. G.722.1 (32kbps or 24kbps)

5. G.728 (16kbps)

6. G.711 (64kbps, 56kbps, 48kbps)*

7. AAC-LD (48kbps)

* AAC-LD, G722 and G711 at 64kbps are used for audio in H323 (IP) calls only ** Dependent that the call rate is above the AAC-LD 128 threshold.

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4.4.3 AAC-LD 128kbps (stereo audio)

Specify a call rate for 128kbps AAC-LD. From this call rate and above, "128kbps AAC-LD" is available. On lower call rates "64kbps AAC-LD" is available.

Stereo audio requires twice the bandwidth as mono CD-quality audio. Therefore we recommend to enable stereo audio on high call rates only. To enable stereo CD-quality audio you need to specify a call rate for when stereo automatically should be enabled. On lower call rates, mono CD-quality audio "64kbps AAC-LD" will be enabled.

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4.4.4 Natural Video

Choosing Natural Video will enable 60 fields per second true interlaced picture for high motion video.

Auto:

Natural Video Auto will enable transmission of Natural Video from 768 kbps and above. Reception of Natural Video is in this case always enabled.

Off:

Natural Video Off will disable both transmission and reception of Natural Video.

Custom:

384 kbps and above to 1920 kbps and above

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4.4.5 Video Quality

The different video sources need different Video Quality Settings. Main Camera, VCR, AUX and Split Screen have Motion as default. PC, Document Camera and VNC have Sharpness as default.

Motion:

Optimized for smooth motion video (CIF/SIF for low bandwidths, iCIF/iSIF for high bandwidths).

Sharpness:

Optimized for sharp video (4CIF/4SIF, SVGA, XGA).

Auto:

The system chooses the best of Motion or Sharpness depending on picture layout and bandwidth.

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4.4.6 Default Call Settings

Default Call Settings are connected with Call Settings in the call menu. If you leave Call Settings unchanged when making a call, the system will use the Default Call Settings in the call. See chapter 3.5.4 Call Settings for more information.

In addition to the call Settings Call Type, Net, Bandwidth and Restrict (56k), you also find settings for H.320 Auto bandwidth and H.323 Auto bandwidth in Default Call Settings.

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4.5 Audio

Audio contains the settings:

 Inputs  Outputs  Echo Control  Stereo Settings  Audio Levelling (AGC)  Alert Tones and Volume

4.5.1 Inputs

Mic 1- 3 and Audio input 4-6

By default, all inputs are enabled. Just plug in an audio source and it is active. Audio inputs that are On will automatically be mixed. Unconnected inputs will automatically be muted. Select Off to prevent audio/noise from connected but unused inputs. The activated audio sources are stored on camera presets.

Mic 1, 2 and 3 are intended for electret type microphones. The microphone inputs are balanced with 24V phantom power.

Audio input 4 is intended for connection to an external microphone amplifier or an external fixed mixer. It is crucial that the external mixer is a fixed mixer. Automatic, smart and other types of adaptive mixers might cause the echo canceller to malfunction.

Audio input 5 is intended for connection to external playback devices or to telephone add-on hybrids. As there is no acoustic echo canceller on this input it should not be connected to any microphones. The audio source connected to this input will be heard from the local speaker as well.

Audio input 6 is intended for connection to a VCR or DVD player. It can also be connected to other external playback devices. As there is no acoustic echo canceller on this input it should not be connected to any microphones. The audio entering this input will be heard from the

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local speaker as well. If Auto is selected, the audio from the VCR will only be heard when VCR is selected as video source.

Mix Mode

Auto

The adjustment of each microphone signal is done automatically to obtain the best possible audio and minimize the background noise.

Fixed

Fixed will maintain a constant weighting of all microphones.

VCR Ducking

If VCR Ducking is activated, the VCR audio level will be attenuated if someone talks into the microphone or at the far end.

Level Settings

It is possible to adjust the audio input levels according to which external audio equipment is connected. The on-screen audio level indicator will make it easier to set the correct input level settings. The input level should be adjusted so that the average level reaches the preferred level marker. The audio inputs are adjustable in steps of 1.5 dB from 0 dB to 22.5 dB.

The default levels for Mic 1,2 and 3 are set for use with an Audio Technica AT871R or AT841R microphone in an average videoconferencing room. The gain can be adjusted correctly for a wide range of microphones.

A few examples of microphone levels are: Audio Technica

AT871R

+3dB (default)

Audio Technica AT851R

+7dB

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+19.5dB

Audio inputs 4, 5 and 6 are set to a default level which is adhered to by most manufacturers of audio-visual equipment and is a level at which most audio-visual equipment (CD-players, VCRs or DVDs) will work.

4.5.2 Outputs

Audio out 1 - 3

Audio out 1 is intended for connection to TANDBERG Digital Natural Audio Module, televisions or audio amplifiers. Audio out 2 is intended for connection to audio recording equipment or to a telephone add-on hybrid. The signal is a mix of audio from both the far end and local end (not from Audio in 5). Audio out 3 is intended for connection to a VCR or other recording equipment. The signal is a mix of audio from far end and local end (not from Audio in 6).

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Note that audio out 2 or audio out 3 never should be connected to a loudspeaker placed in the same room as the microphones connected to the system. This will cause “howling” and possible damage to the speaker system. If an output is Off, no audio will be sent to that output.

Out 1 Mode

If Out 1 Mode is set to Auto, the system will select analog or digital (SPDIF) mode dependent on the detected Audio Module. If a TANDBERG Digital NAM is detected, SPDIF mode will be selected, otherwise analog mode will be selected. Setting the Out 1 Mode to either Analog or SPDIF will override the auto-detected mode.

Audio Module

Select Audio Module according to the type of Audio Module installed if this is not automatically detected. The Audio Module setting is only available if the audio module of the system is unidentified.

Level Settings Adjust the audio output levels according to the parameters of the external audio equipment

connected. These levels should only be adjusted when installing new audio equipment. The default settings are correct for the TANDBERG Digital Natural Audio module and for most consumer electronics devices (televisions, VCRs, etc.). The volume keys on the remote control adjust the level of output 1 (the speaker output). The volume control has no effect on other outputs.

4.5.3 Echo Control

Mic 1-3 and Audio 4

Each of the 3 microphone inputs and Audio input 4 has a separate acoustic echo canceller. One echo canceller per input provides more sophisticated control than having one common canceller for all microphones.

In addition to echo cancellation, the system has built-in noise reduction (NR). NR reduces constant background noise (e.g. noise from air-conditioning systems, cooling fans etc.). In addition, a high pass filter (Humfilter) reduces very low frequency noise.

On:

Echo control is normally set to On to prevent the far end from hearing their own audio. Once selected, echo cancellation is active at all times. The echo canceller continuously adjusts itself to the audio characteristics of the room and compensates for any changes it detects in the audio environment. If the changes in the audio conditions are very significant the echo canceller may take a second or two to re-adjust.

Off:

You can choose to switch off the echo canceller for the available audio sources. Echo Control should be switched Off if external echo cancellation or playback equipment is used.

On+NR:

Activates both Echo Control and Noise Reduction.

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Note that it is your echo canceller that improves the audio quality experienced by the other site. When you hear an echo of your own audio it is most likely the far end’s echo canceller that is malfunctioning.

Tips for improving the echo canceller performance:

 Place all microphones as far as possible from the loudspeakers. Minimum

loudspeaker-microphone distance should be 2 meters.

 It is recommended to place the microphones between 1 and 2 meters away from the

persons speaking. By using several microphones, the ratio distance loudspeaker-tomic/mic-to-speaker can be increased. Increasing this ratio improves the echo canceller performance.

 Place the microphones as far as possible from noise sources.  Reduce the volume setting. Ensure that the loudspeakers do not distort the audio.  The echo canceller tries to estimate the echo path from the speaker system to the

microphones. Moving objects change this path, therefore try to avoid moving objects. Be especially aware of large objects and objects placed close to either the microphone or the speaker system as these objects will cause severe changes to the echo path.

 Avoid putting paper sheets etc. on the microphone.  Avoid moving the microphone or loudspeaker.  In the presence of low frequency noise, enable the noise reduction (NR).

4.5.4 Stereo Settings

Stereo I/O mode

If stereo I/O mode is activated, audio input 5 and 6 and audio output 2 and 3 will behave as a stereo input/output pair. The VCR Ducking and AGC setting for audio input 6 will in this case apply to both audio input 5 and 6.

If stereo I/O mode is off, Audio out 2 will be a mix of audio input 6, microphones and the far end. Audio out 3 will be a mix of audio input 5, microphones and the far end. If stereo I/O mode is on, Audio out 2 (left stereo channel) will be a mix of the microphones and the far end left channel. Audio out 3 (right stereo channel) will be a mix of the microphones and the far end right channel.

Note that you are able to receive stereo through Audio out 1 (S/PDIF) independent of this setting.

Stereo Speakers

To be able to get stereo sound, the Stereo Speakers has to be connected to the Digital NAM and stereo speakers has to be enabled in the main audio menu (Stereo Speakers = On). Stereo sound will be present if you either receive stereo sound from far end or you have connected a stereo sound source to the audio 5 & 6 input pair and enabled stereo I/O mode.

Note that if Stereo Speakers are enabled in the menu without having any stereo speakers connected to the Digital NAM, it may cause the acoustic echo-canceller to malfunction.

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4.5.5 Audio Levelling (AGC)

Select On to allow automatic adjustments (Automatic Gain Control) of audio levels. When On, the AGC maintains the audio signal level at a fixed value by attenuating strong signals and amplifying weak signals. Very weak signals, i.e. noise alone, will not be amplified.

Off

Audio levelling is not activated.

Note that to ensure correct behaviour of the AGC, it is crucial that the levels on the input connectors are adjusted correctly using the audio input level settings. The AGC will not compensate for severe maladjustment of input levels. When applying a weak signal in the presence of strong background noise, the AGC might amplify the background noise as well as the signal. Therefore, in noisy environments, it is advisable to turn the AGC off.

Example:

In most conferences, the participants will speak at different levels, and be at different distances from the microphones. As a result, some of the participants would be harder to hear than others. The AGC corrects this problem by automatically increasing the microphone levels when “quiet” or “distant” people speak, and by decreasing the microphone levels when “louder” people speak.

4.5.6 Alert Tones and Volume

Video Call Alert Tone and Telephone Alert Tone

To help distinguish between incoming video calls and ordinary telephone calls, it is recommended to use different ringing tones for video calls and telephone calls.

Alert Volume

You may change the volume level for the selected ringing tone.

Alert Speaker

The system also has an internal, call-alerting speaker.

The internal speaker will warn you of an incoming call even though the monitor may not be switched on.

Off

The internal speaker is switched off.

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There will be a sound indicator when pressing keys on the remote control.

Off

There will be no sound when pressing keys on the remote control.

TANDBERG 8000 MXP

4.6 Video

Video contains the settings:

 Camera Tracking Mode  MCU Status Line  Floor to Full Screen  Web Snapshots  MultiSite Picture Mode  Picture Control  Video Name

4.6.1 Camera Tracking Mode

Slow:

The system waits a while before zooming in on a single person speaking. Suitable when wide-angle images are preferred over close-up images.

Normal:

Should be used in regular meetings.

Fast:

The system quickly zooms in on a single person speaking. Suitable when close-ups are preferred over wide-angle images.

Note that the Camera Tracking Mode entry will not be available if not using the WAVE Camera.

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