Toshiba PCS-1P, PCS-1 User Manual

3-207-456-12 (1)

Video
Communication
System

Operating Instructions

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

PCS-1/1P

© 2003 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model and the serial numbers are
located at the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. PCS-1/1P
Serial No. ______________

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

WARNING

This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a
readily accessible disconnect device in the
fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to
socket-outlet which must be provided near
the unit and easily accessible.
If a fault should occur during operation of
the unit, operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or disconnect
the power cord.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

For the customers in the USA

WARNING

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V
may require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk
of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

The shielded interface cable recommended
in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits
for a computing device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This manual focuses on using ISDN lines
to conduct a videoconference, but it also
covers non-ISDN lines. If you use ISDN
lines, consult your Sony dealer for more
information.

• The ISDN service may not be available
in some areas.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde
batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden
tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij
toch vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden
door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

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Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in
als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de
levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal
dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

If you dispose the unit, consult your nearest
Sony Service Center. The built-in battery
must be treated as a chemical waste.

For the customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Installation and
Preparation

Using This Manual .............................8

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

System Components ........................10

Basic System Components ......... 10

Optional Equipment ...................11

System Configuration ......................13

System Configuration via a

LAN ................................13

System Configuration via an

ISDN ...............................14

System Configuration via a LAN for

Multipoint Conference .... 15

System Configuration via an ISDN

for Multipoint

Conference ......................16

System Configuration via a LAN for

Multipoint Data

Conference ......................17

System Configuration via an ISDN

for Multipoint Data

Conference ......................18

System Connections .........................19

System Connection via a LAN ... 19
System Connection via an ISDN 20

Preparing the System .......................21

Inserting Batteries into the Remote

Commander ..................... 21

Turning On/Off the TV Monitor

Together With the
Communication Terminal 22

Turning the System On/Off .............23

Turning On .................................23

Standby Mode Function ............. 24

Setting the Video Communication

System to Standby Mode. 25

Turning Off .................................26

Adjusting the Volume on the TV

Monitor ............................26

Displaying the Help ....................27

Displaying the Versions and

Options ............................27

Setting Up the System for the First Time

— Initial Setup Wizard .....................28

Using the Menu ................................30

Operation ....................................30

Menu Configurations ..................32

Entering Characters ....................35

Chapter 2: Registration and
Setup for System
Administrators

Registering Local Information .........36

Opening the Setup Menu for the

Administrator ...................36

Dial Setup Menu .........................37

Answer Setup Menu ...................39

Multipoint Setup Menu ...............41

Audio Setup Menu ......................42

General Setup Menu ...................43

Administrator Setup Menu .........45

ISDN Setup Menu .......................45

SPID Setting for Customers in the

USA and Canada .............47

LAN Setup Menu ........................48

Machine Information Menu ........50

Communication Status Menu .....51

Registering a Remote Party – Phone

Book ................................................52

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Registering a New Remote Party 52
Changing the Contents of the Phone

Book ................................54

Deleting the Registered Remote

Party ................................55

Copying the Setting of the Phone

Book Menu ......................55

Chapter 3: Daily
Videoconference

Starting a Conference by Calling a

Remote Party ....................................56

Turning on the Power .................56

Using the Launcher Menu .......... 57

Selecting the Video/Audio Quality

Mode ...............................60

Calling a Remote Party ...............61

Receiving a Call from a Remote

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

Answering a Call from a Remote

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

Ending the Conference ...............70

Adjusting the Sound .........................71

Adjusting the Volume ................71

Cutting Off the Sound Momentarily

– Muting Function ...........71

Synchronizing Audio and Video –

Lip Sync Function ...........72

Reducing Echo – Echo Canceler 72

Adjusting the Camera .......................73

Selecting the Camera to be

Controlled .......................73

Adjusting the Camera Angle and

Zoom ...............................74

Adjusting the Focus and

Brightness .......................76

Presetting the Angle and Zoom

Settings ............................77

Recalling the Preset Angle and

Zoom Setting ...................79

Selecting the Input Picture and

Sound ............................................... 81

Switching the Displayed Picture

Between the Local and

Remote Pictures .............. 81

Selecting the Input Picture ......... 81

Switching the Picture Displayed on

the TV Monitor ............... 83

Switching the Sound to Be Sent to

the Remote Party ............ 83

Monitoring the Local Picture as a

Window Picture – PinP Feature ...... 84

Chapter 4: Videoconference
With Optional Equipment

Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory

Stick” for a Videoconference .......... 85

Displaying a Still Image Stored in a

“Memory Stick” .............. 85

Sending a Still Image Stored in a

“Memory Stick” .............. 88

About a “Memory Stick” ................. 90

Formatting a “Memory Stick” ... 91

Sending Motion Pictures as Still

Images .............................................. 92

Sending Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu .................... 92

Sending a Still Image Using the

Communication

Submenu ......................... 93

Sending Motion Pictures Output

from a Document Stand as

Still Images ..................... 94

Sending Motion Pictures Input from

an External Camera or Other

Equipment as Still

Images ............................. 95

Receiving Still Images from a Remote

Party ............................................... 96

Saving Still Images to a “Memory

Stick” ............................................... 97

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Saving Still Images Using the Still

Image Menu .................... 97

Saving Still Images Using the

Memory Stick Menu ....... 98

Saving Still Images Using the

Communication

Submenu ......................... 99

Using a Convenient Menu Available
during Communication —

Communication Submenu ..............100

Using Two Monitors – Dual

Monitor ..........................................101

Switching the Picture Displayed on

Dual Monitors ............... 103

Using Multiple Microphones ......... 104

Recording Audio During a

Conference .....................................106

Sending Audio/Video from the External

Equipment to a Remote Party ........ 107

Outputting Video Signals to External

Equipment ......................................109

Conducting a Conference Without the

Picture – Voice Meeting ................110

Controlling the Remote System With
the Tone Signal – DTMF

Transmission ..................................111

Conducting a Data Conference Using
NetMeeting – T.120 Data

Conference .....................................112

Accessing the Communication

Terminal .........................................115

Using a Web Browser ..............115

Using Telnet .............................115

Chapter 5: Data Conference

Connection Example Using the Data

Solution Box ..................................117

Using Audio/Video Signal from the
Connected Equipment for a

Conference .....................................119

Setting Before Conferencing .... 119

Operating the System During a

Conference .....................119

Displaying the Picture on a Projector or

Monitor ...........................................123

Outputting the Signal to One

Monitor ..........................123

Outputting the Signal to Two

Monitors ........................124

Chapter 6: Videoconference
Using a Whiteboard

Connection Example With a

Whiteboard .....................................126

Conducting a Videoconference Using a

Whiteboard .....................................127

Chapter 7: Multipoint
Videoconference

Connection Examples for a Multipoint

Videoconference .............................131

Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6

Points) ............................131

Using the Cascade Connection via

LAN (Up to 10 Points) ..132

Using the ISDN Connection .....133

Preparing for a multipoint

videoconference ..............................134

Installing the MCU software ....134

Setting the Multipoint Setup

Menu ..............................135

Registering the Remote Parties in

the Multipoint Connection

List .................................136

Starting a Multipoint

Videoconference .............................139

Calling Remote Parties .............139

Receiving a Call from a Remote

Party ...............................142

Using the Display Control ..............143

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What is “Broadcast Mode”? .....143

Broadcast Modes and Displayed

Windows .......................145

Switching the Broadcast Mode .146
Receiving the Broadcast Requested

From Any Other

Terminal ........................147

Ending the Multipoint

Videoconference ............................148

Notes on Secondary Terminals ......149

Connecting the External MCU .......150

Activating the Chair Control ....150

Multipoint Attribute .......................153

Appendix

Location and Function of Parts and

Controls ..........................................155

PCS-P1/P1P Communication

Terminal ........................155

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit .......156

PCS-R1 Remote Commander ...157
PCS-B768 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ......................159

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box

(Optional) ......................159

On Screen Messages ......................161

Troubleshooting .............................166

Specifications .................................170

PCS-P1/P1P Communication

Terminal ........................170

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit .......171

PCS-R1 Remote Commander ...171

PCS-AC195 AC Adaptor .........171

PCS-A1 Microphone

(Optional) ......................171

PCS-A300 Microphone

(Optional) ......................172

PCS-B768 ISDN Unit

(Optional) ......................172

PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box

(Optional) ..................... 172

PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU Software

(Optional) ..................... 172

PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU Software

(Optional) ..................... 172

Acceptable RGB Input/Output

Signals .......................... 173

Pin Assignment ........................ 175

Pin Assignment on Optional Board

Connectors .................... 177

Videoconferencing Room Layout . 178

Camera Range .......................... 178

Installing the Communication

Terminal and Camera ... 179

Glossary ......................................... 180

Menu Configuration ...................... 183

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Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation

Using This Manual

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

Chapter 1: Installation and
Preparation

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

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for
System Administrator

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

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a
Whiteboard

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

* mimio® is a registered trademark of Virtual

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

Chapter 7: Multipoint
Videoconference

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

Appendix

This chapter contains description of the
controls and connectors on the components
of the Video Communication System,
message and troubleshooting lists,
specifications and glossaries.

Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

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

Chapter 4: Videoconference With
Optional Equipment

This chapter shows advanced
videoconferencing using the optional
equipment.

Chapter 5: Data Conference

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

8 Using This Manual

Features

The PCS-1/1P Video Communication
System is a videoconferencing system that
provides natural, face-to-face
communications with a remote party by
transmitting and receiving images and sound
via LAN (Local Area Network) or ISDN
(Integrated Services Digital Network)
connections.

Wide range of video/audio
compression format selectable

The Video Communication System supports
MPEG4, H.263+, H.263 and H.261 for
video compression format, and MPEG4
Audio, G.722.1, G.722, G.729, G.728,
G.723.1, G.711 for audio compression
format. You can choose whether priority is
given to video or audio depending on the
type of conference or video/audio equipment
used by a remote party.

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Supports ITU-T international
videoconferencing standard

The Video Communication System
complies with ITU-T Recommendations
defined by WTSC for easy connection with
remote parties overseas.
ITU: International Telecommunication
Union
WTSC: World Telecommunications
Standardization Committee

Supports data conferences

Use of the optional PCS-DSB1 Data
Solution Box allows the data from a personal
computer to be incorporated in the
presentation or to be shown on the projector.

Versatile use with a variety of
display units

The Video Communication System is
compact size, allowing easy installation on a
TV. The camera and the Communication
Terminal can be separately installed,
allowing for greater flexibility when using a
large-size plasma display, projector screen,
etc.

High transmission speeds and
high-quality picture capability

The Video Communication System accepts
a LAN bandwidth of up to 1920 Kbps. It also
allows connection to as many as six ISDN
lines; 12B channels usable by using the
optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

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

“Packet Resend Request” and “Adaptive
Rate Control” functions incorporated,
allowing solution for busy network traffic or
packet loss, which provides consistent high­quality communication.

Easy setup and operation

The Help menu appears on the monitor
screen for guidance of operation. The menus
used for the system administrator or those
for conference participants are separately
displayed.

Supports multipoint conference

Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323
MCU software (for LAN) or the PCS­320M1 H.320 MCU software (for ISDN)
allows conduct of a multipoint conference.

Memory Stick slot equipped

The Communication Terminal is equipped
with a Memory Stick slot, allowing the use
of still images recorded with a digital still
camera and stored in the “Memory Stick”.

Dual monitor system

Two monitors can be connected to the
Communication Terminal, enabling the use
of one monitor for motion pictures, and the
other monitor for pictures from a computer
or still images.

9Features

System Components

The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is composed of basic system
components for a basic videoconference, and optional equipment for an
enhanced videoconference.

Basic System Components

The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is the basic system of the PCS­1/1P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components:

Unit Description

PCS-P1/P1P Communication
Term in al

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

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit Composed of the camera and an integrated

PCS-R1 Remote Commander Used to operate the Communication Terminal and

PCS-AC195 AC adaptor Supplies power to the Communication Terminal.

microphone.

Camera Unit.

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Optional Equipment

TV monitor

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

Unit Description

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

Optional equipment especially designed for use with the PCS-1/1P

The following optional devices are used to enhance your videoconference.

Unit Description

PCS-B768 ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to six ISDN

lines; 12B channels usable.

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PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box Use of this device allows easy connection with a

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

PCS-A300 Microphone Unidirectional microphone. It is recommended when

computer or projector for a data conference.

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

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

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Unit Description

PCS-DS150/DS150P
Document Stand

Allows transmission of pictures to the
Communication Terminal by infrared signals without
connecting a cable.

PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU
Software

PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU
Software

Connecting cables

Use the following connecting cables to connect devices in this system.

PCS-1/1P Video Communication System

Cable Part No. Number

Camera cable (0.25 m (0.8 feet)) 1-827-376-11 1
S-video connecting cable (1.5 m (4.9 feet)) 1-776-078-42 1
Audio connecting cable (1 m (3.3 feet)) 1-765-258-31 1

Camera cable

S-video connecting cable

Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over
LAN connection.

Allows use for a multipoint videoconference over
ISDN connection.

Audio connecting cable

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System Configuration

The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System has various system
configuration capabilities using the basic components and optional equipment.
This section describes six typical examples.

System Configuration via a LAN

This allows you:

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

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

System configuration

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN

Connection to ISDN is required to use the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially
designed for use with this system.

This allows you:

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

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

• To hold a videoconference with high speeds and highest quality image
transmission by connecting up to six ISDN lines.

System configuration

ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)
5 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

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

Up to six ISDN lines can be connected to one PCS-1/1P via the optional PCS­B768 ISDN Unit. Each ISDN line is composed of two B channels that carry
data signals on the ISDN interface, enabling both channels to be used for one
ISDN line connection (2B connection), or each for a separate ISDN line
connection (1B connection). The more channels you use for a single
communication, the faster speeds and higher-quality picture you can obtain for
your network communication. You can connect up to six ISDN lines with the
PCS-1/1P and select the number of channels used for a single communication
among from 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B and 12B connections.

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System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference

You need to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software.

This allows you:

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

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

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

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

System configuration

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)
5 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)

15System Configuration

System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference

You need to connect the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially designed
for use with this System and to install the optional PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU
software.

This allows you:

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

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

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

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

System configuration

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)
5 PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software (not supplied)
6 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)

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System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference

You need to connect the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box especially
designed to use with this System and to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323
MCU software.

This allows you:

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

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

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

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

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

System configuration

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)
5 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (not supplied)
6 PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (not supplied)
7 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

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System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference

You need to connect the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit and the PCS-DSB1
Data Solution Box especially designed for use with this System and to install
the optional PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software.

This allows you:

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

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

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

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

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

System configuration

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ON LINEPOWERLAN ALERT

ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT

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1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal
2 PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit
3 PCS-R1 Remote Commander
4 TV monitor (not supplied)
5 PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software (not supplied)
6 PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (not supplied)
7 PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (not supplied)
8 PCS-A1 Microphone (not supplied)

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System Connections

This section describes the typical system connections.

Notes

• Be sure to turn off all the equipment before making any connections.

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

• For safety, do not connect the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connector to a network that
applies an excess voltage via the 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T connector.

System Connection via a LAN

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

to TERMINAL

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PCS-P1/P1P
Communication
Terminal

to AUDIO

OUT

Audio

connecting

cable*

* supplied
** not supplied

(MIXED)

AUDIO OUT

AUX

VIDEO OUT

MAIN–MONITOR–SUB

AUDIO IN

AUX1–

VIDEO IN

–AUX2

RGB OUT DSB

to VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
MAIN

S-video
connecting
cable*

to S-video

input

to audio input

Camera cable*

to CAMERA UNIT

CAMERA UNIT MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)
1 2

100BASE-TX

10BASE-T

IR OUT

12

to 100BASE-TX/
10BASE-T

UTP cable (category 5, straight)**

ISDN UNIT WHITE

DC 19.5V

BOARD

to DC19.5V

TV monitor**

PCS-AC195
AC adaptor

to a wall outlet

Power cord*

to a wall outlet

to LAN

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System Connection via an ISDN

Notes

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

• Used with the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit for the first time, the Communication Terminal
may automatically upgrade the software of the ISDN Unit. While the upgrading
message is displayed on the monitor screen, be sure not to turn off the Communication
Terminal. Doing so may cause malfunction of the system.

PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit

TERMINAL VISCA OUT

to TERMINAL

PCS-P1/P1P
Communication
Terminal

to AUDIO

OUT

Audio

connecting

cable*

* supplied
** not supplied

Camera cable*

AUDIO OUT

(MIXED)

VIDEO OUT

AUX

MAIN–MONITOR–SUB

AUX1–

VIDEO IN

–AUX2

AUDIO IN

CAMERA UNIT MIC

RGB OUT DSB

IR OUT

12

to VIDEO
OUT
MONITOR
MAIN

Interface cable

(supplied with the PCS-B768)

S-video
connecting
cable*

to S-video

input

to audio input

to CAMERA UNIT

(PLUG IN POWER)

ISDN UNIT WHITE

1 2

100BASE-TX

10BASE-T

to ISDN

BOARD

DC 19.5V

to DC19.5V

UNIT

PCS-B768 ISDN Unit**

TV monitor**

PCS-AC195
AC adaptor

to
TERMINAL

Front

123 4 5 6

to ISDN 1-6

ISDN modular

cable**

to a wall outlet

Power cord*

to a wall outlet

to ISDN

20 System Connections

Preparing the System

Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander

Most of the operations with the Video Communication System can be
controlled with the supplied Remote Commander.

1 Remove the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with correct polarities into the

battery compartment.

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Caution

Be sure to insert the batteries E side first. Inserting them forcibly e side first may
damage the insulated film covering the batteries and cause a short circuit.

3 Replace the cover.

Battery life

When the Remote Commander does not function properly, replace both the
batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from possible battery leakage or corrosion, observe the
following:

• Make sure to insert the batteries with the polarities in the correct direction.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries.

• Do not attempt to charge the batteries.

• If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long period of time,
remove the batteries.

21Preparing the System

• If battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment and replace all the
batteries with new ones.

Turning On/Off the TV Monitor Together With the Communication Terminal

If you use a Sony TV, insert the IR repeater under the remote sensor of the TV.
Once you set the IR repeater, the TV will turn on or go to standby together with
the Communication Terminal when you press the
Remote Commander.

"/1 button on the supplied

TV monitor

CAMERA UNIT MIC

IR OUT

12

100BASE-TX

10BASE-T

(PLUG IN POWER)
1 2

ISDN UNIT WHITE

DSB

DC 19.5V

BOARD

Remote sensor

IR repeater (supplied)

to IR OUT

Note

If the TV monitor is not turned on by pressing the @/1 button on the Remote
Commander, change the “IR Repeater Mode” setting in the General Setup menu.

For details on the “IR Repeater Mode” setting, see “General Setup Menu” on
page 44.

22 Preparing the System

Turning the System On/Off

This section describes how to turn on or off the Communication Terminal.

Turning On

1 Turn on the TV monitor.

If the IR repeater is installed in the TV monitor, set the TV monitor to standby
mode. The TV monitor will turn on simultaneously when the Communication
Terminal is turned on.

2 Turn on the power of any other equipment to be used for the

videoconference.

3 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to

the on position (

@).

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POWER indicators
(Light in green.)

Power switch

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

Launcher menu

Connect

Phone Book

Dial

Menu

Show Help

IP:0.0.0.0
Video:Main

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912
Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

23Turning the System On/Off

Notes

• After the power is turned on, the camera moves automatically for trial operation. Be
careful not to catch your finger.

• If you use force to prevent the camera moving, it may not resume moving and not
output a signal to the Communication Terminal. In this case, turn off the Terminal,
and turn it on again.

• When you turn on the power of the Communication Terminal for the first time after
installation, the setup wizard will appear after the self-diagnosis is completed. Set up
your system following the wizard.

For setups using the wizard, see “Setting Up the System for the First Time
— Initial Setup Wizard” on page 28.

• Used with an optional device especially designed for use with this system, such as the
Data Solution Box or ISDN Unit, for the first time, the Communication Terminal may
automatically upgrade the software of the connected device. While the upgrading
message is displayed on the monitor screen, be sure not to turn off the Communication
Terminal. Doing so may cause malfunction of the system. System malfunction may
also occur when a system power-off has been caused by an accidental problem such
as a power interruption during upgrading. If connection of the Data Solution Box or
ISDN Unit to the Communication Terminal is not re-established even after the system
power is recovered, consult a Sony dealer.

Standby Mode Function

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

To release the standby mode

Press the

@/1 button on the Remote Commander.

To specify the standby time

Specify the time that you want the system to remain on before entering into
standby mode (1 to 99 minutes) using “Standby Time” in the General Setup
menu. If you do not want the system to enter the standby mode, set “Standby
Mode” in the General Setup menu to “Off”.

For the “Standby Time” and “Standby Mode” settings, see “General Setup
Menu” on page 44.

Notes

• The POWER indicator on the camera goes off when the system enters standby mode.

• If you use a Sony TV monitor with the IR repeater installed under the remote sensor,
the TV monitor will enter standby mode together with the Communication Terminal.

24 Turning the System On/Off

Setting the Video Communication System to Standby Mode

You can turn on the Video Communication System with the @/1 button on the
Remote Commander if it is in standby mode.

1 Display the launcher menu on the monitor screen, then press the @/1 button

on the Remote Commander.

The message “Power off?” appears on the monitor screen.

2 Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select OK, and press

the PUSH ENTER button.

You may press the @/1 button on the Remote Commander.

POWER indicator (Not lit.)

POWER indicator (Lights in orange.)

@/1 button

B/b buttons and PUSH ENTER
button

The Video Communication System enters standby mode and the POWER
indicator on the Communication Terminal lights in orange. The POWER
indicator on the camera goes out.
If the IR repeater is installed in a Sony TV monitor, it will go into standby
together with the Video Communication System.

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Note

When the Communication Terminal and the Camera are separately installed, point the
Remote Commander to the Camera for operations.

To cancel setting the system to standby

Select “Cancel” with the B or b button on the Remote Commander, then press
the PUSH ENTER button in step 2 above.

25Turning the System On/Off

Turning Off

To turn off the Communication Terminal follow the procedure below.

1 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to

the off position (

a).

2 Turn off the power of other equipment used for the videoconference.

Note

Set the power switch on the Communication Terminal off when the system will not be
used for an extended period. While the power switch is off, you cannot receive a call
from a remote party.

Adjusting the Volume on the TV Monitor

Before adjusting the volume on the TV monitor, set the volume on the
Communication Terminal to the appropriate position.

1 Press the VOLUME +/– buttons on the Remote Commander to set the

volume level on the adjustment bar displayed on the screen to the middle
position.

2 Adjust the volume on the TV monitor so that you can properly hear a

remote party speaking.

To adjust the picture on the TV monitor

Use the controls on the TV monitor to adjust the picture, hue, contrast,
brightness or sharpness.

For details on picture adjustments, refer to the Operating Instructions of the
TV.

Note

Do not activate the TV’s surround sound feature as it cause strange sound since the echo
canceler of the Communication Terminal does not function properly.

26 Turning the System On/Off

Displaying the Help

Pressing the HELP button on the Remote Commander displays a balloon help
or a help screen to guide most operations on the monitor screen.

Displaying the Versions and Options

You can check the version of the Communication Terminal, versions of the
connected optional equipment for exclusive use of this system, and the options
installed in the Terminal by displaying the Machine Information menu on the
monitor screen.

For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information
Menu” on page 50.

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27Turning the System On/Off

Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard

When you turn on the Communication
Terminal for the first time after installation
and the self-diagnosis is completed, the
setup wizard appears on the monitor screen.
Register your local system data with the
setup wizard using the Remote Commander.

Notes

• You can change the settings made with the
setup wizard later using the Setup menus.

• The setup wizard will also be displayed when
you install the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit to your
system later. Perform the setup again.

1 Select the language used for the on-

screen menus and messages in the
Language Setup Wizard.

Language: Select one of seven

languages; English, French, German,
Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese.

Language Setup Wizard

3 Set the following items on the ISDN

line.

ISDN Setup Wizard

Country/Region

Country/Region Code

Protocol

USA

1

National ISDN

CancelNextPrevious

Country/Region: Select your country

or region.

Country/Region Code: Enter your

country code or region code with the
number buttons on the Remote
Commander.

Protocol: Select the protocol of the

ISDN line you are using.

4 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

5 Enter the telephone number of the

ISDN used by the system.

When you use one ISDN line, enter the
same number both in the A1 and A2 text
boxes (except for the USA and Canada).

Language

English

Area Code Local Number

A1

A2

B1

B2

CancelNext

C1

C2

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the

Remote Commander to select “Next”,
then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The ISDN Setup Wizard appears when
the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is connected.
When the ISDN Unit is not connected,
the LAN Setup Wizard is displayed.
Proceed to step 9.

28 Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard

Area Code: Enter the area code. Do not

enter the first “0” number.

Local Number: Enter the telephone

number.

CancelNextPrevious

When you select Auto SPID (only
for customers in the USA and
Canada)

You can automatically set up the Area
Code and Local Number on this page,
and SPID items in the SPID menu.

Note

When 2-6 ISDN lines are used, enter the
telephone numbers in the B1 to F2 text
boxes in addition to the A1 and A2 boxes.
To open the menu with D1 to F2 text
boxes, select “Next”, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

6 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

For customers in the USA and
Canada

The ISDN Setup Wizard (SPID menu)
appears.
Set the SPID items, then select “Next”
and press the PUSH ENTER button.
The LAN Setup Wizard appears.

For details on the SPID settings, see
“SPID Setting for Customers in the USA
and Canada” on page 47.

Note

When you do not use the LAN, select
“Next” to display the message window for
confirmation, then proceed to step 11.

9 Set the following items on the LAN.

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7 Enter the sub-addresses.

Only numerals are available for a sub­address.
When you use one ISDN line, enter the
same number both in the A1 and A2 text
boxes (except for the USA and Canada).

Sub Address

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

CancelNextPrevious

Note

When 2-6 ISDN lines are used, enter the
sub-addresses in the B1 to F2 text boxes in
addition to the A1 and A2 boxes. To open
the menu with these text boxes, select
“Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

8 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

LAN Setup Wizard

DHCP Mode

Host Name

IP Address

Network Mask

Gateway Address

DNS Address

Auto

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

CancelNextPrevious

DHCP Mode: Sets the DHCP

(Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol).
Auto: Automatically assigns your IP
address, network mask, gateway
address and DNS address.
Off: Deactivates DHCP. In this case
set your IP address, network mask,
gateway address and DNS address
manually.

Host Name: Enter your host name.
IP Address: Enter your IP address.
Network Mask: Enter your network

mask.

Gateway Address: Enter your default

gateway address.

DNS Address: Enter your DNS

(Domain Name System) server
address.

For customers in other countries than
the USA and Canada

The LAN Setup Wizard appears.

29Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard

Note

When you set “DHCP Mode” to “Auto”,
the assigned IP address is shown in the
launcher menu (page 57) or Machine
Information menu (page 50).

When you do not know how to set up the
LAN configuration, contact your
network administrator.

10Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The message window for confirmation
appears.

11Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

Save

CancelPrevious

Using the Menu

The Video Communication System uses the
on-screen menus to make various
adjustments and settings. This section
describes how to adjust or set the items in the
menus and gives a brief introduction of the
menus.

For the menu configuration, see page 183.

Operation

The basic operation through the menu is
explained by taking the Setup menu.

1 Press the MENU button on the

Remote Commander, or press the V,
v, B or b button to select “Menu” and

press the PUSH ENTER button in the
launcher menu.

The Setup menu appears.

The settings are saved.

To cancel the setting

Press the V, v, B or b button to select
“Cancel”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

To go back to the previous wizard

Press the

V, v, B or b button to select

“Previous”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

30 Using the Menu

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

2 Press the b button, then press the

PUSH ENTER button.

The top item is selected.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

3 Press the V or v button to select the

item you want to set or adjust, then
press the PUSH ENTER button.

The setting items are displayed.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority

Off
On

Save Cancel

4 Press the V or v button to select the

setting item you want, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

5 Press the v button to select “Save”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

The selected setting is saved.

Sound Priority

On

Save Cancel

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To return to the previous menu

Press the RETURN button on the Remote
Commander.

31Using the Menu

Menu Configurations

The menus of this system configure as described below.
For more detailed menu configurations, refer to “Menu Configuration” on
page 183.

Launcher menu Phone Book menu

Phone Book

RECENT

Connect

Show Help

Phone Book

Dial

Menu

IP:0.0.0.0
Video:Main

Angle Adj.

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912
Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

LAN

TOKYO Bob John

LAN

OSAKA

Dial menu

Dial

IP

More Options

Menu

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

ISDN

NEW YORK

ISDN

PARI S

Line I/F

LAN

LAN Bandwidth

1024 Kbps

Dial Save

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

Selecting the icons on the menu tabs shown on
the left side of the launcher menu displays each
menu.

Icon Displayed menu

Returns to the previous menu.

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

New Entry

Still Image menu

Still Image

Send

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

Camera menu

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

Memory Stick menu

Memory Stick

Phone Book menu

Dial menu

Still Image menu

Camera menu

Memory Stick menu

Setup menu

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(for the administrator)

Setup menu

Setup menu

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Setup

Dial

Multipoint

General

ISDN

Information

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

Answer

Audio

Administrator

LAN

Status

Launcher menu

Connect

Phone Book

Dial

Menu

Show Help

IP:0.0.0.0
Video:Main

Angle Adj.

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912
Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

The launcher menu appears when the Video
Communication System is turned on or is
displayed while it is not connected to a
remote party.

For details on the launcher menu, see page

57.

Phone Book menu

The Dial menu is used to call a remote party
who is not registered in the Phone Book.
The menu appears when you select “Dial” in
the launcher menu or from the menu
tabs, or press the CONNECT/
DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the
Remote Commander.

For details on the Dial menu, see page 61.

Still Image menu

Still Image

Send

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

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Phone Book

RECENT

LAN

TOKYO Bob John

LAN

ISDN

OSAKA

NEW YORK

ISDN

PARIS

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

New Entry

The Phone Book menu is used to register a
remote party, or to call a registered remote
party.
The menu appears when you select “Phone
Book” in the Launcher menu or from
the menu tabs.

For details on the Phone Book menu, see
pages 52–55 and 65–67.

Dial menu

Dial

IP

Line I/F

LAN

LAN Bandwidth

1024 Kbps

The Still Image menu is used to control still
images.
The menu appears when you select
from the menu tabs displayed by selecting
“Menu” in the launcher menu.

For details on the Still Image menu, see
pages 85 and 97.

Camera Menu

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

The Camera menu is used to adjust camera
angle or zooming of the displayed image.
The menu appears when you select
from the menu tabs displayed by selecting
“Menu” in the launcher menu.

For details on the Camera menu, see page

75.

More Options

Dial Save

33Using the Menu

Memory Stick menu

Setup menu (for the administrator)

Memory Stick

The Memory Stick menu is used when you
are using a “Memory Stick”. The menu is
not displayed unless a “Memory Stick” is
installed in the Communication Terminal.
The menu appears when you select from
the menu tabs displayed by selecting
“Menu” in the launcher menu.

For details on the Memory Stick menu, see
pages 85 to 98.

Setup menu

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority

Off

Setup

Dial

Multipoint

General

ISDN

Information

Answer

Audio

Administrator

LAN

Status

The Setup menu for the administrator is used
to set various detailed items on the system.
The menu can be displayed by keeping the
MENU button on the Remote Commander
pressed while the Setup menu (initial Setup
menu) is displayed.

For details on the Setup menu (for the
administrator), see page 36.

Save Cancel

The Setup menu is used for participants in
the videoconference before or during the
conference.
The menu appears when you select from
the menu tabs displayed by selecting
“Menu” in the launcher menu or by pressing
the MENU button on the Remote
Commander.

For details on the Setup menu, see page 60.

34 Using the Menu

Entering Characters

This section explains how to enter the
letters, numerals or symbols on the text box
in the menu using the Remote Commander.

MIC

ON/OFF

VOLUME

ZOOM

VIDEOINPUT

DISPLAY

SELECT

CLEAR SYMBOL

PinP FAR/NEAR

BACK

ALPHA/

SPACE

NUM

PUSH

ENTER

RETURN MENU

CONNECT/

DISCONNECT

DISPLAY (CLEAR)
button

VIDEO INPUT
SELECT (SYMBOL)
button

FAR/NEAR
(ALPHA/NUM)
button

PinP (BACK
SPACE) button

Number buttons

desired symbol. Pressing the 0 button also
enables you to enter the symbol, –, “ or ”.

To enter a dot (.) for an IP address

Press the button.

To delete a character

Press the PinP (BACK SPACE) button. The
last entered character is deleted.

To delete all characters in a line

Move the cursor to the line to be deleted,
then press the DISPLAY (CLEAR) button.

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HELP

(dot) button

PCS-R1

To enter letters or numerals

1 Press the FAR/NEAR (ALPHA/

NUM) button repeatedly to enable the
alphabet or numerals to be input.

2 Press the number buttons repeatedly to

enter the letters or numerals you want.

You can enter the letter shown on each
button by pressing it repeatedly.
You can enter the numeral shown on
each button by pressing it.

To enter a symbol

Press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT
(SYMBOL) button repeatedly to select the

35Using the Menu

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

This chapter describes the registration and
settings to be carried out by the system
administrator.The chapter is intended to be
read by the system administrator.

Registering Local Information

Before starting a conference, register the
required information on the local terminals
of the system using the Setup menu for
administrator. This section describes how to
display the Setup menus for the
administrator and gives a introduction to the
menus.

2 Keep the MENU button pressed.

The Setup menu for the administrator
appears on the monitor screen.

Setup

Dial

Multipoint

General

ISDN

Information

Choosing the following items opens the
respective menus.

Dial: Dial Setup menu (see page 37)
Answer: Answer Setup menu (see page

39)

Multipoint: Multipoint Setup men u (see

page 41)

Audio: Audio Setup menu (see page 42)
General: General Setup menu (see page

43)

Administrator: Administrator Setup

menu (see page 45)

ISDN: ISDN Setup menu (see page 45)
LAN: LAN Setup menu (see page 48)
Information: Machine Information

menu (see page 50)

Status: Communication Status menu

(see page 51)

Answer

Audio

Administrator

LAN

Status

Opening the Setup Menu for the Administrator

1 Press the MENU button on the

Remote Commander, or use the V, v,
B or b button to select “MENU” in the

launcher menu, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

The initial Setup menu appears on the
monitor screen.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

36 Registering Local Information

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the

Remote Commander to select the
menu you want to set, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

The selected setup menu appears.

Dial Setup

Page: 1/4

Line I/F

Bonding

Number of Lines

LAN Bandwidth

Prefix

Restrict

LAN

Auto

6B

1024 Kbps

Prefix-None

Auto

Save Cancel

4 Set the respective items.

For details on individual items, see the
relevant menu pages.

5 After the setting is completed, use the

V, v, B or b button to select “Save”,
then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The setting is saved, and the Setup menu
is restored.

To cancel the setup

Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote
Commander to select “Cancel”, then press
the PUSH ENTER button. Or press the
RETURN button on the Remote
Commander.

To page up or down the selected
menu

V, v, B or b button on the Remote

Use the
Commander to select the Page box, then
press the
the

The Dial Setup menu is used to set the
attributes for dialing.

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Line I/F

Select the line interface you use normally.

LAN: Connects a videoconferencing system

ISDN: Connects a videoconferencing

ISDN (Telephone): Connects an audio-only

Bonding

Select whether you use a process called
BONDING to connect multiple ISDN lines.
Through BONDING, connection of one line

b button to advance the page and

B button to go back to the previous page.

Dial Setup Menu

Dial Setup

Page: 1/4

Line I/F

Bonding

Number of Lines

LAN Bandwidth

Prefix

Restrict

via a LAN.

system via ISDN.

telephone via ISDN (Voice Meeting).

*

LAN

Auto

6B

1024 Kbps

Prefix-None

Auto

Save Cancel

enables you to automatically connect all
other lines.
Auto: Automatically activates connection

through BONDING if this feature is
available on the remote party.

On: Always connects a remote party

through BONDING.

*

Bonding (Bandwidth on Demand
Interoperability Group) is a registered
trademark of THE BONDING
CONSORTIUM.

Number of Lines

Selects the number of ISDN channels to be
used for BONDING call.
You can select from among 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B,
5B, 6B, 8B and 12B channels.

LAN Bandwidth

Selects the bandwidth to be used when
connected to a LAN.
You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128
Kbps, 384 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps,
1920 Kbps and “Other”. When “Other” is
selected, a bandwidth value between 1 and
1920 Kbps can be entered.

Prefix

Selects the prefix number (call number
prefixed to a line number) setting.
Prefix-None: Sets when using no prefix

number.

Prefix-A: Select to use the prefix set in

“Prefix-A” on Page 3 of the Dial Setup
menu.

Prefix-B: Select to use the prefix set in

“Prefix-B” on Page 3 of the Dial Setup
menu.

Prefix-C: Select to use the prefix set in

“Prefix-C” on Page 3 of the Dial Setup
menu.

For details on setting the prefix number, see
Page 3 of the Dial Setup Menu on page 39.

Restrict

Selects the ISDN transmission rate at
dialing.
Auto: Selects when connecting a remote

party via a normal ISDN line.

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37Registering Local Information

56K: Selects when connecting a remote

party in a region or country where the
ISDN transmission rate is 56 Kbps.

Note

The system is set to connect an ISDN line at the
transmission rate of 64 Kbps at the factory.
However, some countries such as the USA or
some regions may use the ISDN transmission
rate of 64 Kbps and 56 Kbps. You may not
communicate with such country or region with
the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case,
set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing.

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Video Mode

Video Frame

Audio Mode

Far End Camera Control

T.120 Data

ALL

15fps

ALL

On

On

Save Cancel

Video Mode

Selects the compression format of the
pictures to be sent to a remote party.
ALL: Sends pictures of any compression

format depending on the format used on
the remote site.

MPEG4: Sends pictures based on the

MPEG4 format.

H.263+: Sends pictures based on

Recommendation H.263+.

H.261: Sends pictures based on

Recommendation H.261 (when sending
still images using Annex D).

Video Frame

Selects the number of video frame for
transmission.
15fps: Sends CIF format pictures at a

maximum rate of 15 frames per second.

30fps: Sends CIF format pictures at a

maximum rate of 30 frames per second.

Audio Mode

Selects the compression format of audio to
be sent to a remote party.
ALL: Sends any audio compression format

depending on the format used on the
remote site.

MPEG4 Audio: Sends audio based on the

MPEG4 format.

G.722.1: Sends audio based on the G.722.1

standard.

G.722: Sends audio based on the G.722

standard.

G.729: Sends audio based on the G.729

standard.

G.728: Sends audio based on the G.728

standard.

G.723.1: Sends audio based on the G.723.1

standard.

G.711: Sends audio based on the G.711

standard.

Note

When the remote videoconferencing system
does not support the Audio Mode selected by
the local site, the mode automatically switches
to “G.711”.

Far End Camera Control

When the conference starts by calling a
remote party from the local site, selects
whether to enable control of each other’s
cameras from each other sites.
On: Enables control of each other’s

cameras. Normally, set to ON.

Off: Disables control of each other’s

cameras.

T.120 Data

Selects whether you conduct a data
conference via the T.120 standard using
NetMeeting.
On: Enables conduct of the T.120 data

conference.

Off: Disables conduct of the T.120 data

conference.

For details on the T.120 data conference,
see “Conducting a Data Conference Using
NetMeeting – T.120 Data Conference” on
page 112.

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Dial Setup

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Prefix-A

Prefix-B

Prefix-C

Save Cancel

Prefix-A

When “Prefix” on Page 1 of the Dial Setup
menu is set to “Prefix-A”, the line number
prefixed by the prefix (dial number)
registered in this box is dialed.

Prefix-B

When “Prefix” on Page 1 of the Dial Setup
menu is set to “Prefix-B”, the line number
prefixed by the prefix (dial number)
registered in this box is dialed.

G.711 µ-law: Selects the format based on

the G.711 µ-law standard.

G.711 A-law: Selects the format based on

the G.711 A-law standard.

More Options Enable

Selects whether you set the items in the Dial
Setup menu for each dial list.
On: Enables setting for each dial list. When

you select “More Options Enable” in the
List Edit menu of the Phone Book, the
Dial Setup menu appears.

Off: Enables application of the settings in

the Dial Setup menu to all the dial lists.

User Name Input

Before starting communication, selects
whether you record the user names in the
communication log.
On: Records the user names. Each time a

dialing is made, the menu where the
name is input appears.

Off: Disables recording of the user names.

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Prefix-C

When “Prefix” on Page 1 of the Dial Setup
menu is set to “Prefix-C”, the line number
prefixed by the prefix (dial number)
registered in this box is dialed.

Note

Enter “9” when this is required to reach an
outgoing call.

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Dial Setup

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Telephone Mode

More Options Enable

User Name Input

Auto

Off

Off

Save Cancel

Telephone Mode

Selects the audio compression format when
conducting a voice meeting.
Auto: Selects an appropriate format
automatically.

Answer Setup Menu

The Answer Setup menu is used to set up for
receiving a call.

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Answer Setup

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Auto Answer

Number of Lines

Restrict

LAN Bandwidth

ISDN MSN

Auto Answer Mode

Selects whether the auto answer mode is
activated.
On: Answers a call in auto answer mode.

When a call comes in, the line is
automatically connected.

Off: Answers a call in manual answer mode.

When you are called up, the phone rings.
If you select “OK” for the message
“Respond?”, the line is connected.

ISDN

On

6B

Auto

1024 Kbps

Off

Save Cancel

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Number of Lines

Selects the number of ISDN channels used
to receive a call.
You can select from among 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B,
5B, 6B, 8B and 12B channels.

Restrict

Selects the transmission rate of the ISDN
lines when a call comes in.
Auto: Selects when connecting a remote

party via a normal ISDN line.

56 K: Selects when connecting a remote

party in a region or country where 56
Kbps is used for the ISDN transmission
rate.

Note

The system is set to connect an ISDN line at the
transmission rate of 64 Kbps at the factory.
However, some countries such as the USA or
some regions may use the ISDN transmission
rate of 64 Kbps and 56 Kbps. You may not
communicate with such country or region with
the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case,
set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing.

LAN Bandwidth

Select the bandwidth to be used when
connected to a LAN.
You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128
Kbps, 384 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps,
1920 Kbps and “Other”.
When “Other” is selected, a bandwidth value
between 1 and 1920 Kbps can be entered.

ISDN MSN

Selects whether you are using the Multiple
Subscriber Number.
On: Selects when you use the Multiple

Subscriber Number.

Off: Selects when you do not use the

Multiple Subscriber Number.

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Answer Setup

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Video Mode

Video Frame

Audio Mode

Far End Camera Control

T.120 Data

ISDN

ALL

15fps

ALL

On

On

Save Cancel

Video Mode

Selects the compression format of the
pictures to be received from a remote party.
ALL: Receives pictures of any compression

format depending on the format used on
the remote site.

MPEG4: Receives pictures based on the

MPEG4 format.

H.263+: Receives pictures based on

Recommendation H.263+.

H.261: Receives pictures based on

Recommendation H.261.

Video Frame

Selects the number of video frame to be
received.
15 fps: Receives CIF format pictures at a

maximum rate of 15 frames per second.

30 fps: Receives CIF format pictures at a

maximum rate of 30 frames per second.

Audio Mode

Selects the compression format of audio to
be received from a remote party.
ALL: Receives any audio compression

format depending on the format used on
the remote site.

MPEG4 Audio: Receives audio based on

the MPEG4 format.

G.722.1: Receives audio based on the

G.722.1 standard.

G.722: Receives audio based on the G.722

standard.

G.729: Receives audio based on the G.729

standard.

G.728: Receives audio based on the G.728

standard.

G.723.1: Receives audio based on the

G.723.1 standard.

G.711: Receives audio based on the G.711

standard.

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Note

When the remote videoconferencing system
does not support the Audio Mode selected by
the local site, the mode automatically switches
to “G.711”.

Far End Camera Control

When the conference starts with a call from
a remote party, selects whether to enable
control of each other’s cameras from each
other’s sites.
On: Enables control of each other’s

cameras.

Off: Disables control of the remote party’s

camera.

T.120 Data

Selects whether you conduct a data
conference via the T.120 standard using
NetMeeting.
On: Enables conduct of the T.120 data

conference.

Off: Disables conduct of the T.120 data

conference.

For details on the T.120 data conference,
see “Conducting a Data Conference Using
NetMeeting – T.120 Data Conference” on
page 112.

Multipoint Setup Menu

The Multipoint Setup menu is used when
you conduct a multipoint videoconference.

Note

The Multipoint Setup menu is available when
the System has the optional PCS-320M1 H.320
MCU or PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software
installed.

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Multipoint Setup

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Multipoint Mode

Broadcast Mode

Number of Lines

LAN Bandwidth

Restrict

ISDN

Off

Split

2Bx5

1024 Kbps

Auto

Save Cancel

Multipoint Mode

Selects whether you conduct a multipoint
videoconference.
On: Conducts a multipoint

videoconference.

Off: Does not conduct a multipoint

videoconference.

Note

The Multipoint Mode can be selected with the
initial Setup menu (page 60).

Broadcast Mode

Selects the broadcast mode.
Split: Displays the pictures of the terminals

connected in split windows.

Voice Activate: Detects the terminal with

the speaker with the loudest voice, and
sends the picture of that terminal to all
other terminals.

Number of Lines

Selects the ISDN channels and the number
of remote points to be used for a multipoint
videoconference.
1B × 5: Connects to five points via a 1B

channel. (Six-point conference)

2B × 5: Connects to five points via 2B

channels. (Six-point conference)

4B × 3: Connects to three points via 4B

channels. (Four-point conference)

6B × 2: Connects to two points via 6B

channels. (Three-point conference)

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Note

Some of the above items are not available
depending on the number of ISDN lines you
are using.

41Registering Local Information

LAN Bandwidth

Selects the bandwidth to be used when
connected to a LAN.
You can select from among 384 Kbps, 768
Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”.
When “Other” is selected, a bandwidth value
between 1 and 1920 Kbps can be entered.

Restrict

Selects the ISDN transmission rate when
dialing or answering.
Auto: Selects when connecting a remote

party via a normal ISDN line.

56K: Selects when connecting a remote

party in a region or country where the
ISDN transmission rate is 56 Kbps.

Note

The system is set to connect an ISDN line at the
transmission rate of 64 Kbps at the factory.
However, some countries such as the USA or
some regions may use the ISDN transmission
rate of 64 Kbps and 56 Kbps. You may not
communicate with such country or region with
the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case,
set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing.

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Multipoint Setup

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Video Mode

Audio Mode

Display Terminal Name

Far End Camera Control

ALL

ALL

On

On

Save Cancel

Video Mode

Selects the compression format of the
pictures for a multipoint conference.
ALL: Uses any video compression format

depending on the format used on the
remote sites.

H.263: Uses pictures based on

Recommendation H.263.

H.261: Uses pictures based on

Recommendation H.261.

Audio Mode

Selects the audio compression format for a
multipoint conference.

ALL: Uses any audio compression format

depending on the format used on the
remote site.

G.722: Uses audio based on the G.722

standard.

G.728: Uses audio based on the G.728

standard.

G.711: Uses audio based on the G.711

standard.

Note

When the remote videoconferencing system
does not support the Audio Mode selected by
the local site, the mode automatically switches
to “G.711”.

Display Terminal Name

Selects whether you display the connected
terminal names on the monitor screen at the
time of disconnection.

On: Displays the terminal names.
Off: Does not display terminal names.

Far End Camera Control

Selects whether to enable control of each
other’s cameras from each other sites.
On: Enables control of each other’s

cameras. Normally, set to ON.

Off: Disables control of each other’s

cameras.

Audio Setup Menu

The Audio Setup menu is used to set various
audio items.

Audio Setup

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Input Select

MIC Select

Lip Sync

Echo Canceler

Beep Sound

Recording Mute

Input Select

Selects the sound to be input.

MIC: Inputs the sound of the microphone.
AUX: Inputs the sound from external

equipment.

MIC+AUX: Inputs both sounds from the

microphone and external equipment.

MIC

Internal

Off

Internal

On

On

Save Cancel

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Mic Select

Selects the microphone to be used.

Internal: Uses the built-in microphone.
External: Uses the microphone connected

to the Communication Terminal.

DSB MIC: Uses the microphone connected

to the Data Solution Box.

DSB AUX IN: Used to expand future

system capability.

Lip Sync

Selects whether to enable the Lip Sync
function.
On: Enables the Lip Sync function. The

movement of the speaker’s lips is
synchronized with his voice.

Off: Disables the Lip Sync function.

Echo Canceler

Selects whether you use the echo canceler.

Internal: Enables the built-in echo canceler.
External: Uses the echo canceler of the

external equipment connected.

Off: Disables the built-in echo canceler.

Beep Sound

Selects whether the beep sounds when you
press the button on the Remote Commander.

On: Enables beep.
Off: Disables beep.

Recording Mute

When connecting a video cassette recorder
to the AUDIO IN/AUDIO OUT (MIXED)
jacks to record the sound for a conference,
the recording mute function prevents echo
from reflecting on a remote site. This item is
only available when “Input Select” is set to
“AUX” or “MIC + AUX”.

On: Enables the recording mute function.
Off: Disables the recording mute function.

General Setup Menu

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General Setup

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Terminal Name

Dual Monitor

Monitor Out

Standby Mode

Standby Time

Time Display

Terminal Name

Input the terminal name to report when the
system is connected to the external
multipoint videoconferencing system.

Dual Monitor

When two monitors are connected to the
System, selects whether you use the dual
monitor mode.
On: Enables the dual monitor mode. Still

images are always displayed on the
second monitor.

Off: Disables the dual monitor mode. Still

images are always displayed on the first
monitor.

For details on the dual monitor mode, see
“Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor” on
page 101.

Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)

Selects the output connected to the monitor
to which the signal is output.
This item changes to “Sub Monitor Out” if
“Dual Monitor” is set to “On”, and selects
the output connected to the sub-monitor
(second monitor) to which the signal is
output.
RGB OUT: Outputs from the RGB OUT

connector on the Communication
Terminal.

RGB OUT (DSB): Outputs from the RGB

OUT connector on the Data Solution
Box.

VIDEO OUT: Outputs from the VIDEO

OUT MONITOR MAIN or SUB
connector.

For details, see “Outputting Video Signals
to External Equipment” on page 109.

ISDN

On

RGB OUT

On

30 minutes

On

Save Cancel

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43Registering Local Information

Standby Mode

Sets whether the Communication Terminal
is set to standby mode if it is not operated for
a specified period of time.

On: Activates standby mode.
Off: Deactivates standby mode.

Standby Time

Specifies the time that the system remains on
before entering the standby mode. You can
specify a time between 1 and 99 minutes.

For details on standby mode, see “Standby
Mode Function” on page 24.

Time Display

Selects whether you display the elapsed time
on the monitor screen during the conference.

On: Displays the elapsed time.
Off: Does not display the elapsed time.

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General Setup

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Clock Set

Last Number Registration

T.120 PC Address

7/30/2003

19:25:53

On

. . .

T.120 PC Address

When conducting a data conference based
on the T.120 standard using NetMeeting,
input the IP address of the computer.

For details on a data conference based on
the T.120 standard, see “Conducting a Data
Conference Using NetMeeting – T.120 Data
Conference” on page 112.

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General Setup

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Language

IR Repeater Mode

Control by Far End

Memory Stick Format

English

MODE1

On

Save Cancel

Language

Selects the language used for messages or
menus.
You can select among from seven
languages; English, French, German,
Japanese, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Save Cancel

Clock Set

Enter the current date and time.

Last Number Registration

Selects whether or not to register the remote
party in the Phone Book after the conference
has finished.
On: If the remote party has not yet been

registered in the Phone Book, the
message “Register this participant in the
list?” appears on the monitor screen after
the conference has finished. When you
select “OK”, the List Edit menu opens.

Off: The above message does not appear.

44 Registering Local Information

IR Repeater Mode

Selects the remote control mode of the IR
repeater.
MODE 1: (For customers who are using the

PCS-1 Video Communication System
only)
Normally, select this mode.

MODE 2: (For customers who are using the

PCS-1 Video Communication System
only)
Select this mode if the System does not
operate properly with the MODE 1
setting.

MODE 3: (For customers who are using the

PCS-1P Video Communication System
only)
Normally, select this mode.

MODE 4: (For customers who are using the

PCS-1P Video Communication System
only)
Select this mode if the System does not
operate properly with the MODE 3
setting.

Control by Far End

When “Far End Camera Control” is set to
“On” in the Dial Setup menu on the local
party and in the Answer Setup menu on the
remote party, you can temporarily reject the
camera control command transmitted by the
remote party.

On: Accepts the camera control command.
Off: Rejects the camera control command.

Memory Stick Format

Formats the “Memory Stick”.

Note

If you format the “Memory Stick”, all the data
including the still images and Phone Book
stored will be lost.

Superuser Password

Sets the password for the super-user. The
superuser password is valid to modify the
items in the Phone Book menu.

Remote Access Password

Sets the password required to access this
System from a Web browser. Accessing
from a Web browser is also enabled by
entering the administrator or superuser
password.

Web Monitor

Selects whether or not to permit monitoring
of the JPEG images of this System via a Web
browser.

On: Permits monitoring via a Web browser.
Off: Disables monitoring.

Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

Administrator Setup Menu

The Administrator Setup menu is used for
the system administrators. If you have set
the password with this menu, you need to
enter it when accessing the setup menus or
Phone Book menus to change the items.
Entering the password is also required to
access the Administrator Setup menu.

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Setup

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Administrator Passward

Superuser Passward

Remote Access Passward

Web Monitor

Administrator Password

Sets the password for the system
administrator. The administrator password
is valid to modify the items in the Setup
menu for the administrator and in the Phone
Book menu.
The items in the Setup menu for the
administrator and in the Phone Book menu
can be changed by the administrator.

On

Save Cancel

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Setup

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Save Phone Book

Load Phone Book

Save Cancel

Save Phone Book

Saves the data in the Phone Book in a
“Memory Stick”. The data in the “Memory
Stick” will be overwritten.

Load Phone Book

Loads the data in the Phone Book from a
“Memory Stick”. The data in the Phone
Book will be overwritten.

ISDN Setup Menu

The ISDN Setup menu is used to set up the
ISDN lines.

Note

The ISDN Setup menu is displayed only
when the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is
installed to your system.

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ISDN Setup

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Country/Region

Country/Region Code

Protocol

ISDN

USA

1

National ISDN

Area Code

Enter the area code to be used for the ISDN
interface. Do not enter the first “0” number
of your area code.

Local Number

Enter the telephone number (local number)
to be used for the ISDN interface.

Save Cancel

Country/Region

Selects the country or region where you use
the Communication Terminal.
You can select from among Europe
(excluding France), France, Japan, USA and
Other.

Country/Region Code

Enter the country code or region code.

For customers in the USA and Canada, see
“SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and
Canada” on page 47.

Protocol

Selects the protocol of the ISDN lines to be
used.
You can select Japan (NTT), Euro ISDN,
Euro ISDN (France), National ISDN,
5ESS(P-MP), 5ESS(P-P) or DMS-100
depending on the interface you are using.

For customers in the USA and Canada, see
“SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and
Canada” on page 47.

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Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting
the telephone numbers.

ISDN Setup

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Area Code Local Number

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Save Cancel

Note

The D1-F2 text boxes are shown on the next
page (Page 3). Fill in the boxes depending on
the lines you connect.

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Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting
the telephone numbers.

ISDN Setup

Page: 4/7

Sub Address:

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Save Cancel

Sub Address

Enter the sub-addresses when registering
them. Only numerals are available for a sub­address.

Note

The D1-F2 text boxes are shown on the next
page (Page 5). Fill in the boxes depending on
the lines you connect.

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Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting
the telephone numbers and the Auto SPID
tab.

ISDN Setup

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SPID

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Auto SPID

Save Cancel

46 Registering Local Information

SPID

This item is used only for customers in the
USA and Canada.

For details, see “SPID Setting for
Customers in the USA and Canada”.

Auto SPID

This item is used only for customers in the
USA and Canada.

For details, see “SPID Setting for
Customers in the USA and Canada”.

Note

• The D1-F2 text boxes are shown on the next
page (Page 7). Fill in the boxes depending on
the lines you connect.

• The SPID menu does not appear depending
on the protocol you selected on Page 1.

SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and Canada

If you connect to an ISDN switch type,
configuration of SPID (Service Profile
Identifier) is required. When you select
“Auto SPID” in the ISDN Setup Wizard (see
page 28), the “Area Code”, “Local Number”
and “SPID” setup items are automatically
set.
If “Auto SPID” is not available in your area,
set up SPID manually using the ISDN Setup
menu.

1 Open the ISDN Setup menu.
2 Enter the country code in the Country/

Region Code text box depending on
the network switch type you are using.

AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN), NTI

DMS-100 (National ISDN): Enter

“1”.

AT&T 5ESS (Multipoint Custom

ISDN): Enter “1*10”.

AT&T 5ESS (Point-to-Point Custom

ISDN): Enter “1*12”.

NTI DMS-100 (Custom ISDN): Enter

“1*11”.

ISDN Setup

Page: 1/7

Country/Region

Country/Region Code

Protocol

ISDN

USA

1

National ISDN

Save Cancel

3 Open Page 2 of the ISDN Setup menu

to enter the LDN (Local Directory
Number) in the Local Number text
boxes.

When you use the AT&T 5ESS
(Multipoint Custom ISDN) or AT&T
5ESS (Point-to-Point Custom ISDN)
switch type

Enter the same LDNs in the A1 and A2
(B1 and B2, C1 and C2, depending on
the number of lines you use) text boxes.

ISDN Setup

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Area Code Local Number
408 9876532

A1

A2

408 9876532

B1

B2

C1

C2

Save Cancel

When you use the NTI DMS-100
(National ISDN) or NTI DMS-100
(Custom ISDN) switch type

Enter the different LDNs in the A1 and
A2 (B1 and B2, C1 and C2, depending
on the number of lines you use) text
boxes. These switch types are given a
separate number for each channel.

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47Registering Local Information

ISDN Setup

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Area Code Local Number
408 9876543

A1

A2

408 9876544

B1

B2

C1

C2

Save Cancel

ISDN Setup

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SPID

019876543001

A1

019876544001

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Auto SPID

Save Cancel

When you use the AT&T 5ESS
(National ISDN) switch type

You may enter the same or different
numbers in two channels.

4 Open Page 6 (SPID setup menu) to

enter the SPID.

The SPID generally comprises 12 digits,
including a 7 digit LDN (Local
Directory Number).

Be sure to enter the different SPID
number in each of the A1 and A2 (B1
and B2, C1 and C2, depending on the
number of lines you use) text boxes if
you have entered the separate LDNs in
the Local Number text boxes for each
channel in step 3.

For the AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN)
and AT&T 5ESS (Multipoint Custom
ISDN) switch type

Enter the SPID in the A1 text box only.

ISDN Setup

Page: 6/7

SPID

019876532001

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Auto SPID

For the NTI DMS-100 (National
ISDN), NTI DMS-100 (Custom
ISDN), AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN)
switch type

Enter the different SPID numbers in the
A1 and A2 text boxes.

Save Cancel

For the AT&T 5ESS (Point-to-Point
Custom ISDN) switch type

You do not need to set up the SPID, then
no entry in the A1 and A2 (B1 and B2,
C1 and C2, depending on the number of
lines you use) is required.

Note

If you connect 4-6 ISDN lines, the D1-F2
text boxes are shown in Page 3 and Page 7
of the ISDN Setup menu. Fill in the boxes
following steps 3 and 4.

5 After the settings are completed,

select “Save”, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

LAN Setup Menu

When you conduct a conference via a LAN,
set the items in the LAN Setup menu.

For details on the settings, consult with the
network administrator.

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LAN Setup

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DHCP Mode

Host Name

IP Address

Network Mask

Gateway Address

DNS Address

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Auto

Save Cancel

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DHCP Mode

Selects whether DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server is enabled or
not.
Auto: The IP address and network mask are

automatically assigned.
In this case, confirm the assigned IP
address, network mask, gateway
address, and DNS address in the
launcher menu or the Machine
Information menu after the LAN
connection is completed.

Off: Sets “DHCP Mode” to “Off”. In this

case, enter the IP address, network
mask, gateway address and DNS
address.

Host Name

Enter the host name.

IP address

Enter the IP address.

Network Mask

Enter the network mask.

Gateway Address

Enter the default gateway address.

DNS Address

Enter the DNS (Domain Name System)
address.

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LAN Setup

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Gatekeeper Mode

Gatekeeper Address

User Alias

User Number

Auto

Save Cancel

Gatekeeper Mode

Sets whether you use the gatekeeper that
controls access to a LAN.
Using the gatekeeper allows you to dial
using the user name or user number.

On: Enables use of the gatekeeper.
Off: Disables use of the gatekeeper.

Auto: Detects the gatekeeper automatically

and uses it.

Gatekeeper Address

Enter the gatekeeper address used when
“Gatekeeper Mode” is set to “On”.

User Alias

Enter the user name (H.323 alias) to be
registered in the gatekeeper.

User Number

Enter the user number (E.164 number) to be
registered in the gatekeeper.

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SNMP Mode

Trap Destination

Community

Description

Location

Contact

On

Public

Videoconference Device

Save Cancel

SNMP Mode

Selects whether the SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) agent service is
enabled or not.

On: Enables the SNMP agent service.
Off: Disables the SNMP agent service.

Trap Destination

Enter the address of the trap destination
SNMP manager.

Community

Enter the community name managed by the
SNMP manager. The default setting is
“public”. Normally, there is no need to
change.

Description

Enter the description of this terminal. The
default setting is “Videoconference Device”
and cannot be changed.

Location

Enter the location where this terminal is
installed.

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49Registering Local Information

Contact

Enter information on the administrator of
this terminal.

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NAT Mode

NAT Address

Packet Resend Request

Adaptive Rate Control

On

On

On

Save Cancel

NAT Mode

Selects whether you connect the system to a
local network using NAT (Network Address
Translation) that enables sharing of one IP
address for multiple computers on the same
LAN.

On: Enables NAT mode.
Off: Disables NAT mode.

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Port Number Used

TCP Port Number

UDP Port Number

Default

Save Cancel

Port Number Used

Selects whether or not to fix the TCP port
number and UDP port number.
Custom: Uses the port numbers set by the

user.

Default: Uses the default port numbers,

2253 for the TCP port number and
49152 for the UDP port number.

TCP Port Number

When “Port Number Used” is set to
“Custom”, enter the TCP port number.

NAT Address

Enter the IP address of a global network to
be used for NAT mode.

Packet Resend Request

Selects whether or not to request to resend
the packet when a packet loss occurs during
communication.

On: Requests resending a packet.
Off: Does not request resending a packet.

Adaptive Rate Control

Sets whether or not to always optimize the
LAN bandwidth.

On: Always optimizes.
Off: Disables optimization of the LAN

bandwidth.

Note

This item is enabled only when “Packet Resend
Request” is set to “Off”. When “Packet Resend
Request” is set to “On”, this item is always set
to “On”.

UDP Port Number

When “Port Number Used” is set to
“Custom”, enter the UDP port number.

Machine Information Menu

The Machine Information menu shows the
versions of the Communication Terminal
and the connected equipment for exclusive
use, installed software versions, etc.

Machine Information

Host Version

ISDN UNIT Version

DSB Version

DSP Version

Software Option

Option I/F

Host Name

IP Address

MAC Address

Serial Number

Host Version

Displays the software version of the
Communication Terminal.

VerX.XX

VerX.XX

VerX.XX
VerX.XX

Multipoint(H.323)

DSB, ISDN UNIT

PCS-1

0.0.0.0

00-00-00-00-00-00

12345

End

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ISDN UNIT Version

Displays the version of the connected PCS­B768 ISDN Unit.

DSB Version

Displays the version of the connected PCS­DSB1 Data Solution Box.

DSP Version

Displays the version of the built-in DSP
(Digital Signal Processor) for audio/video
codec.

Software Option

Displays the optional MCU software
installed.

None: No MCU software is installed.
Multipoint (H.323): The PCS-323M1

H.323 MCU software (for LAN) is
installed.

Multipoint (H.320): The PCS-320M1

H.320 MCU software (for ISDN) is
installed.

Multipoint (H.323& H.320): Both the

PCS-323M1 and PCS-320M1 MCU
software are installed.

Communication Status Menu

The Communication Status menu shows the
current status of communication.
The ISDN or LAN status will also be
displayed depending on the line interface
used.

Communication Status

One page for each point connected to the
system will be displayed. The connected
point is shown at the upper right corner of
the page as “Connection A (or B, C….)”.
The terminal’s name of the point is also
displayed at its side.

Communication Status

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Audio Mode

Video Mode
Frame Rate

LSD Rate

MLP Rate
HMLP Rate

(Encode) (Decode)

G.728

G.728

H.261CIF

H.261CIF

15FPS

15FPS

6400

6400

OFF

OFF

62.4K

62.4K

Camera Control

Data Control
Line I/F

Rate

DSB
Whiteboard

Connection A

ON

ON

BRI

2 x 64K

ON

OFF

Cancel

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Option I/F

Displays the optional connected equipment.

None: No optional equipment is connected.
ISDN UNIT: The PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is

connected.

DSB: The PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box is

connected.

Whiteboard: A whiteboard is connected.

Host Name

Enter the host name.

IP Address

Enter the IP address.

MAC Address

Enter the MAC address.

Serial Number

Displays the serial number.

Camera Control

Shows whether control of each other’s
camera is enabled or not.

Data Control

Shows whether the T.120 data conference is
enabled or not.

Line I/F

Displays the line interface you are using.

Rate

Displays the number of lines connected and
a transmission rate during communication.

DSB

Shows whether the Data Solution Box is
connected or not.

Whiteboard

Shows whether the mimio Xi attached to
your whiteboard is enabled.

The items below are shown both in the
columns for “Encode” and “Decode”. The
descriptions under “Encode” show the

51Registering Local Information

setting status on the local system and those
under “Decode” show the status on
receiving.

Audio Mode

Shows the current audio compression
format.

Video Mode

Shows the current video compression
format.

Note

The audio compression and video compression
formats used for communication with a remote
party may differ from the settings in this menu,
depending on the status of videoconferencing
system on the remote site.

Frame Rate

Shows the maximum frame rate of motion
pictures.

LSD Rate

Shows the LSD (Low Speed Data) rate.

MLP Rate

Shows the MLP (Multi Layer Protocol) rate.

HMLP Rate

Shows the HMLP (High Speed Multi Layer
Protocol) rate.

Registering a Remote Party – Phone Book

You can register the telephone number or IP
address of a remote party in the Phone Book,
allowing you to dial the party very easily.
Up to 500 remote parties can be registered in
the Phone Book. You can also store a still
image such as a participant’s portrait in the
index list.

Registering a New Remote Party

1 Use the V, v, B or b button on the

Remote Commander to select “Phone
Book” in the launcher menu, then
press the PUSH ENTER button.

The Phone Book menu opens.

Phone Book

RECENT

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

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New Entry

2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“New Entry”, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

The List Edit menu appears.

List Edit

Index

IP

Save Cancel

LAN

Line I/F:

LAN

LAN Bandwidth:

1024 Kbps

3 Enter the name of a remote party in the

Index text box.

For character input, see “Entering
Characters” on page 35.

4 Select the line interface you are using

to connect to a remote party with
“Line I/F”.

LAN: Connects to a videoconferencing

system on the remote site via a LAN.

ISDN: Connects to a videoconferencing

system on the remote site via an ISDN
line.

ISDN (Telephone): Connects to a

phone on the remote site via an ISDN
line for a voice meeting.

LAN: Connects to multipoints for a

multipoint videoconference via LAN.

ISDN: Connects to multipoints for a

multipoint videoconference via ISDN
lines.

The List Edit menu switches according
to the selected line interface.

5 Set up various items for the line on a

remote site.

When “LAN” is selected in step 4

List Edit

OSAKA

Index

IP

LAN

Line I/F:

LAN

LAN Bandwidth:

1024 Kbps

When “ISDN” or “ISDN
(Telephone)” is selected in step 4

List Edit

Index: Bob

A

Save Cancel

ISDN

Line I/F:

ISDN

Number of Lines:

6B

1 Enter the telephone number of the

remote party in the telephone
number text box beside “A”.
When entering a sub-address,
enter an asterisk (*) between the
telephone number and sub­address. Only numerals are usable
for a sub-address.
When “More Options Enable” is
set to “On” in the Dial Setup menu
(page 39), the A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
and C2 text boxes appear. Enter
the number of the remote party in
the A1 text box.

2 Select the number of the ISDN

channels to be used for dialing.

6 Select the line interface icon or a still

image stored in a “Memory Stick” to
be registered in the Phone Book.

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Save Cancel

1 Enter the IP address of the remote

party.

Enter the host name and domain
name when using the DNS server
(ex. host.domain). When using the
gatekeeper, enter the user name and
user number registered in the LAN
Setup menu (page 49).

2 Select the LAN bandwidth to be

used.

Press the B or b button to select the icon
or a still image, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

Note

You cannot select a still image unless a
“Memory Stick” in which the still image is
stored is inserted.

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7 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The settings are registered in the Phone
Book.

To connect to the remote party
without using BONDING

If the videoconferencing system of the
remote party is not equipped with the
BONDING function, entering one telephone
number does not allow you to connect all the
line numbers used to connect to the remote
party. To connect to the remote party by
entering all the ISDN line numbers used,
you can set the connection without using the
BONDING function of this system.
Set “More Options Enable” to “On” in the
Dial Setup menu (page 39), select the More
Options button at the lower part of the List
Edit menu to open the Dial Setup menu, then
set “Bonding” to “Auto”. The A1, A2, B1,
B2, C1 and C2 text boxes appear in the List
Edit menu. Enter all the telephone numbers
for the ISDN lines selected by “Number of
Lines”. Up to 6B-channel connection is
available when using this method.

To set up more detailed options

When “More Options Enable” is set to “On”
in the Dial Setup menu, the More Options
button is shown at the lower part of the List
Edit menu.
Select the More Options button with the

v, B or b

ENTER button to open the Dial Setup menu.
You can change the settings of the desired
items.

button and press the PUSH

V,

Changing the Contents of the Phone Book

You can change the telephone number, IP
address, name or setting registered in the
Phone Book.

1 Open the Phone Book menu.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

the remote party to be changed in the
Phone Book menu, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

Dial
Edit
Copy

Delete

3 Press the V or v button to select

“Edit”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The List Edit menu appears.

4 Change the telephone number, IP

address, name or setting.

5 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The correction is completed.

Note

The contents set with the More Options button
have priority over those set in the Dial Setup
menu.

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Deleting the Registered Remote Party

Copying the Setting of the Phone Book Menu

Follow the procedure below to delete the
remote party from the Phone Book.

1 Open the Phone Book menu.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

the remote party to be deleted in the
Phone Book menu, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

3 Press the V or v button to select

“Delete”, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

The message “Delete List?” appears.

4 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

“OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The selected party is deleted.

To cancel deleting

Select “Cancel” in step 4, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

1 Open the Phone Book menu.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select

the remote party to be copied in the
Phone Book menu, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

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3 Press the V or v button to select

“Copy”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

The items for the selected party are
copied, and the file name is followed by
“–2”. You can use the setting after
modifying the necessary items.

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Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

This chapter describes how to conduct a videoconference from start to finish
after the administrator has completed various registrations and settings for the
system.
The videoconference explained here is a point-to-point conference via a LAN
connection or ISDN connection using the optional PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

For use of a “Memory Stick” or optional equipment, see Chapter 4. To
conduct a data conference using the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box,
see Chapter 5. To conduct a multipoint conference, see Chapter 7.

Starting a Conference by Calling a Remote Party

You can start a videoconference with a remote party by dialing. Once you have
made a connection to the remote party, you can begin talking just as with a
normal phone call and start a videoconference.

Turning on the Power

1 Turn on the TV monitor.

When the IR repeater is inserted under the remote sensor of the Sony TV, set
the TV to standby mode. When the power of the Communication Terminal is
turned on, the TV monitor will turn on simultaneously.

2 Turn on other equipment you are using for the videoconference.

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3 Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to

on (

@).

The Communication Terminal turns on after a while.

POWER indicators (Lights in green.)

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

Note

After the power is turned on, the camera moves automatically for trial operation. Be
careful not to catch your finger.

Using the Launcher Menu

The launcher menu is displayed on the monitor screen when the system is
turned on or while it is not connected to a remote party. The launcher menu
displays the image shot by the local camera, local system status and buttons to
open the menus.

Connect

Phone Book

Dial

Menu

Show Help

IP:0.0.0.0
Video:Main

Power switch

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912
Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

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1 Screen

The image shot by the local camera is displayed.

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2 System indicators

The indicators show the current status of the local camera by the icons or letters
listed below.

Indicator
(icon)

IP: IP address Shows the IP address of the local system.

ISDN: ISDN telephone

Video: Video input The selected video input on the local system is

Identification Description

LAN status The indicator is shown in dark when the LAN is

Multipoint
mode

Memory Stick “Memory Stick” is inserted.
ISDN status When the optional ISDN Unit is connected, the

number

enabled to use, and in light when it is disabled.
Multipoint mode is activated.

ISDN port in use is shown.

Shows the ISDN telephone number of the local
system.

shown.

Main: Picture shot by the Camera Unit.
Object: Picture shot by the optional PCS-

DS150/DS150P Document Stand.

AUX 1: Picture output from equipment

connected to the VIDEO IN AUX 1
connector.

AUX 2: Picture output from equipment

connected to the VIDEO IN AUX 2
connector.

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Indicator
(icon)

Audio: Audio input The selected audio input on the local system is

Identification Description

shown.
MIC (INT): Sound from the built-in

microphone.

MIC (EXT): Sound from an external

microphone connected to the
Communication Terminal.

MIC (DSB): Sound from an external

microphone connected to the optional PCS­DSB1 Data Solution Box.

MIC (AUX): Sound from an external

microphone connected to the AUX IN jack
on the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution
Box.

AUX: Sound from external equipment

connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the
Communication Terminal.

MIC (INT)+AUX: Mixed sounds from the

built-in microphone and from external
equipment

MIC (EXT)+AUX: Mixed sounds from an

external microphone connected to the
Communication Terminal and from external
equipment.

MIC (DSB)+AUX: Mixed sounds from an

external microphone connected to the
optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box and
from external equipment.

MIC (AUX)+AUX: Mixed sounds from an

external microphone connected to the AUX
IN jack on the optional PCS-DSB1 Data
Solution Box and from external equipment.

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3 Phone Book button

The Phone Book menu is displayed when you select this button by pressing the
V, v, B or b button and then the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote
Commander.

4 Dial button

The Dial menu is displayed when you select this button by pressing the V, v,
B or b button and then the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

5 Menu button

You can display the various Setup menus when you select this button by
pressing the V, v, B or b button and then the PUSH ENTER button on the
Remote Commander.

6 Show Help

When you press the HELP button on the Remote Commander if “Show Help”
is displayed, the guide of each menu appears on the screen. Pressing the HELP
button again hides the help guide.

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Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode

You can select whether priority for video/audio quality is given to still picture,
motion picture or sound.

1 Press the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Menu”

on the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can also
display the menu by pressing the MENU button on the Remote
Commander.

The Setup menu appears.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority

Off

Save Cancel

2 Press the b button on the Remote Commander to select “Video/Audio”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The setting items appear.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Sound Priority
Picture Priority

Off

Motion Priority
More Options

Save Cancel

3 Press the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select the desired

mode, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Sound Priority: Select to prefer the sound quality.
Picture Priority: Select to prefer the picture quality
Motion Priority: Select to give the top priority to motion picture.
More Options: Select to use the settings in the More Options menu (page 54).

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4 Press the v button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then press

the PUSH ENTER button.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

Picture Priority

Off

Save Cancel

The settings are saved.

5 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select , then

press the PUSH ENTER button. You may also press the MENU button on
the Remote Commander.

Setup

Video/Audio

Multipoint Mode

Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show
more detailed setup menus.

The screen returns to the launcher menu.

Picture Priority

Off

Save Cancel

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Calling a Remote Party

To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book

1 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Dial”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/
DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander.

The Dial menu appears on the screen.

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Dial

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

A2

B1

B2

A2

B1

B2

IP

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

More Options

Line I/F

LAN

LAN Bandwidth

1024 Kbps

Dial Save

Note

Pressing the number buttons on the Remote Commander opens the Dial menu,
allowing direct entry of the IP address or the ISDN telephone number with the
number buttons.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Line I/F”, then press the PUSH

ENTER button. The submenu appears. Press the V or v button to select the
line interface used to connect to the remote party, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

Dial

IP

A2

B1

B2

More Options

Line I/F

LAN

LAN
ISDN

LAN Bandwidth:

ISDN(Telephone)
1024 Kbps

Dial Save

LAN: Connects to the videoconferencing system of a remote party via a LAN.
ISDN: Connects to the videoconferencing system of a remote party via an

ISDN.

ISDN (Telephone): Connects to the phone of a remote party to conduct a voice

meeting via the ISDN connection.

3 Configure the LAN, or ISDN line.

When using the LAN

Dial

IP

A2

B1

B2

More Options

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Dial Save

Line I/F

LAN

LAN Bandwidth

1024 Kbps

1 Enter the IP address of a remote party to connect in the IP text box.

Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the IP text
box, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Then enter the IP address with
the number buttons on the Remote Commander. Enter the host name and
domain name when using the DNS server in the IP text box (ex.
host.domain). When using the gatekeeper, enter the user name and user
number registered in the LAN Setup menu (page 49).

Notes

• You can enter a dot ( . ) with the b or button on the Remote

Commander.

• To correct the entered number, press the PinP (BACK SPACE) button on the
Remote Commander. The last entered number is deleted.

• To delete the entered IP address, press the DISPLAY (CLEAR) button on the
Remote Commander.

2 Select the LAN bandwidth.

Use the V, v, B or b button to select “LAN Bandwidth”, then press the
PUSH ENTER button. Press the

V or v button to select the bandwidth from

the displayed submenu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
You can choose from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 768 Kbps,
1024 Kbps, 2048 Kbps and Other. When you select “Other”, enter a LAN
bandwidth value between 1 and 1024 Kbps.

When using the ISDN

Dial

A

More Options

Line I/F

ISDN

Number of Lines

6 B

Dial Save

1 Enter the telephone number of a remote party to connect to in the A

text box.

Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the A text
box, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Then enter the telephone number
with the number buttons on the Remote Commander.

Notes

• Do not enter the prefix number in the telephone number text box.

• Even when you connect multiple ISDN lines (2B or more number of lines),
entering one telephone number of the remote party enables you to connect all the
lines used automatically.

• To correct the entered number, press the PinP (BACK SPACE) button on the
Remote Commander. The last entered number is deleted.

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• To delete the entered ISDN telephone number, press the DISPLAY (CLEAR)
button on the Remote Commander.

2 Select the number of channels connected when setting up a call.

Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Number
of Lines”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Press the

V or v button to

select the number of channels to be used when calling a remote party from
the displayed submenu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can
select from among 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B and 12B channels.

Note

To connect to the remote party by entering all the telephone numbers for the
ISDN lines used

If the videoconferencing system of the remote party is not equipped with the
BONDING function, entering one remote party’s telephone number does not allow
automatic connection of multiple ISDN lines used to connect to the remote party.
To connect to the remote party by entering all the telephone numbers, register the
remote party’s telephone numbers for the ISDN lines to be used referring to
“Registering a Remote Party – Phone Book” in Chapter 2 (page 52), then connect
to the remote party according to the procedure described in “To call a remote party
registered in the Phone Book” (page 65).

4 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Dial” in the lower part of the menu,

then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/
DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander.

The system begins dialing the IP address or ISDN telephone number entered
in step 3. “Dialing (LAN)” or “Dialing (ISDN)” appears on the monitor screen,
and the ON LINE indicator (blue) on the Communication Terminal blinks.
When the system connects to the remote system, the message “Meeting starts!”
appears on the screen, and the ON LINE indicator stops blinking and lights in
blue.
Now you can start a videoconference.

Meeting starts!

To cancel dialing before connecting

Press the V, v, B or b button to select “Cancel”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button.

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Picture on the local site

Picture on the remote site

To save the entered IP address or ISDN line number in the Phone
Book

Select “Save” with the V, v, B or b button, then press the PUSH ENTER
button on the Remote Commander. The address or number you entered is
saved in the Phone Book and the List Edit menu is displayed.

For details on the List Edit menu, see “Registering a Remote Party – Phone
Book” on page 52.

Redial function

Once you have input the IP address or ISDN line number using the Dial menu,
it will be entered in the text box of the Dial menu the next time you open the
menu.

Notes

The redial function is not available:
– Once you have turned off the power of the system or set it to standby mode.
– When you cancel dialing the entered IP address or ISDN telephone number.
– When you open the Dial menu by pressing the number buttons on the Remote

Commander.

To call a remote party registered in the Phone Book

1 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Phone

Book” in the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The Phone Book menu appears on the monitor screen.

Phone Book

RECENT

LAN

TOKYO Bob John

TOKYO

0.0.0.0

LAN

OSAKA

ISDN

NEW YORK

PARIS

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

ISDN

New Entry

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2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote

party from the Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

Phone Book

RECENT

LAN

TOKYO Bob John

LAN

OSAKA

PAR I S

0.0.0.0

ISDN

NEW YORK

PARIS

ISDN

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

Dial
Edit

New Entry

Copy
Delete

If the desired remote party does not appear, see “To search for a remote
party in the Phone Book” on page 66.

3 Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Dial”, then

press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT
( / ) button on the Remote Commander.

The system begins dialing the party selected in step 2. “Dialing (LAN)” or
“Dialing (ISDN)” appears on the monitor screen, and the ON LINE indicator
(blue) on the Communication Terminal blinks.
When the System connects to the system on the remote site, the message
“Meeting starts!” appears on the screen, and the ON LINE indicator stops
blinking and lights in blue.
Now you can start the videoconference.

Picture on the local site

Picture on the remote site

Meeting starts!

To cancel dialing before connecting

Press the V, v, B or b button to select “Cancel”, then press the PUSH ENTER
button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the
Remote Commander.

To search for a remote party in the Phone Book

The Phone Book displays the list of the six parties at a time.
When you select “Recent”, the Phone Book lists the six names you have most
recently dialed.

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Selecting the “0-9”, “A-I”, “J-S” or “T-Z” tab opens the submenu. When you
select the desired number or letter from the corresponding submenu, the Phone
Book lists the six party names which start with the selected number or letter.

Phone Book

RECENT

LAN

TOKYO Bob John

LAN

OSAKA

ISDN

NEW YORK

ISDN

PARIS

Recent

0-9

A-I

J-S

T-Z

New Entry

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Note

You can also display the list of the remote parties which start with the selected number
using the number buttons on the Remote Commander.

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67Starting a Conference by Calling a Remote Party

Receiving a Call from a Remote Party

Operations for answering a call differ depending on the setting of the answer
mode.

Auto answer mode

The system automatically receives a call from a remote party and you can start
conferencing. Although no operation is necessary to start, the picture on the
local site will be displayed on the remote site screen even if you are not ready
to begin.

Manual answer mode

When there is an incoming call, the Communication Terminal rings. You need
to connect the call manually before starting the conference.
You can start it whenever you are ready.

Notes

• You cannot answer the call unless the power switch on the Communication Terminal
is set to on (

• Make sure that the TV monitor is turned on. If you insert the IR repeater under the
remote sensor on the Sony TV, set the TV to standby mode.

For setting of the answer mode, see “Auto Answer Mode” in the Answer Setup
menu on page 39.

Answering a Call from a Remote Party

@).

To answer a call in auto answer mode

When you receive a call, the Communication Terminal rings and the message
“Incoming Call” appears on the monitor screen. The system is automatically
connected and the picture of the remote party is displayed on the local monitor
screen and the sound is heard. The picture and sound on the local site will be
enabled on the remote site at the same time.
The message “Meeting starts!” appears on the monitor screen.
You are now ready to start a conference.

Meeting starts!

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Picture on the local site

Picture on the remote site

Note

See pages 71 to 84 to adjust the sound and picture during the conference.

To receive a call in manual answer mode

When you receive a call, the Communication Terminal rings and the message
“Incoming call. Respond?” appears on the monitor screen.

Press B or b to select “OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The system
is then connected. Once the connection is made, the picture of the remote party
is displayed on the local monitor screen and the sound is heard. The picture and
sound on the local site will be enabled on the remote site at the same time.
The message “Meeting starts!” appears on the monitor screen.
You are now ready to start a conference.

Note

See pages 71 to 84 to adjust the sound and picture during the conference.

When you do not want to answer the call

Press B or b to select “Cancel”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Ringing
stops.

When the system fails to make an ISDN connection

If the system fails to connect to the remote party, the message “Cannot
complete connection (an ISDN cause code and a message are displayed here)”
appears on the monitor screen.

For details on ISDN cause codes and messages, see “On Screen Messages”
on page 161.

When there is an incoming call during communication over a different line
interface

If you receive a call via an ISDN when you are in communication via a LAN
(or vice versa), the system becomes busy.

To display an elapsed communication time

You can display an elapsed communication time on the monitor screen if
“Time Display” in the General Setup menu is set to “On”.
To turn the indicator off, set “Time Display” in the General Setup menu to
“Off”.

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For “Time Display” setting, see “General Setup Menu” on page 43.

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Ending the Conference

1 Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote

Commander.

The message “Disconnect?” appears on the monitor screen.

2 Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “OK”, then

press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT
( / ) button on the Remote Commander.

The system is disconnected.

Note

The power of the Communication Terminal remains on even if the system is
disconnected.

To cancel disconnection of the system

Select “Cancel” with the B or b button, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

To register the connected remote party in the Phone Book

You can easily register the remote party who has just disconnected.
If you set “Last Number Registration” in the General Setup menu to “On”, the
message “Register this participant in the list?” appears after a conference with
an unregistered remote party is finished. When you select “OK”, the Edit List
menu appears.

Note

If the “Last Number Registration” is set to “Off”, the message does not appear.

For “Last Number Registration” setting, see “Last Number Registration” on
page 44.

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Adjusting the Sound

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume of the sound to be received from a remote party.
Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Commander to increase the
volume, VOLUME – button to decrease it. The volume level indicator appears
on the monitor screen. The indicator will automatically disappear if you do not
operate the buttons for a certain time.

Notes

• You need to set the volume of the TV monitor to an appropriate level first.

• If feedback caused by increasing the volume occurs, decrease the volume.

Cutting Off the Sound Momentarily – Muting Function

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You can momentarily cut off the sound to be sent to the remote party.
Press the MIC ON/OFF button on the Remote Commander.
The sound of the local party is not heard by the remote party. The “MIC OFF”
indicator appears on the monitor screen.

MIC
OFF

To restore the sound

Press the MIC ON/OFF button again.
The “MIC OFF” indicator disappears and the sound is heard by the remote
party.

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Synchronizing Audio and Video – Lip Sync Function

During the conference a time lag may occur between the sound and picture to
be sent to the remote party.
When you set “Lip Sync” to “On” in the Audio Setup menu, the system adjusts
to synchronize audio and video. However, this may delay transmission of
audio synchronized with video.

For the Lip Sync setting, see “Audio Setup Menu” on page 42.

Note

To enable the Lip Sync function of the remote party, you have to ask them to do so.

Reducing Echo – Echo Canceler

The Communication Terminal is equipped with the Echo Canceler, allowing
the echo that occurs during audio transmission to be reduced.
Setting “Echo Canceler” to “Internal” in the Audio Setup menu activates the
built-in echo canceler. If you set it to “External”, you can activate the eco
canceler of the equipment connected to the system.

For the “Echo Canceler” setting, see “Audio Setup Menu” on page 42.

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Adjusting the Camera

You can adjust the image shot by the local camera that is sent to the remote
party to obtain the desired angle and size.
During communication you can also control the camera on the remote site to
adjust the image shot by the remote camera.

Selecting the Camera to be Controlled

Before adjustment, choose whether you control the local or remote camera.

1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander.

The Display Control menu appears.

2 Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Control”,

then switch between “Far” and “Near” with the V or v button.

Display Control

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Display

Far

Control

Near

Camera

3 Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

When “Far” is selected (the remote camera is selected), the FAR indicator is
displayed.
When “Near” is selected (the local camera is selected), the FAR indicator does
not appear.

Notes

• You cannot control the remote camera unless “Far End Camera Control” is set to
“On” in the Dial Setup menu at a dialing party and the same item in the Answer
Setup menu is set to “On” at an answering party.

• You cannot control the remote camera during a session if the remote control
format of the remote camera is not H.281. If you cannot control the remote
camera, ask the remote party about the remote control format of his camera.

• If the local and remote parties try to control the same camera at the same time, the
camera may not operate correctly.

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Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom

Determine the angle of view and the size of the picture to be displayed on the
monitor screen by adjusting the angle and zoom.
You can make adjustments in the monitor screen during communication and
in the launcher menu when not in communication. You can also make
adjustments using the Camera menu.

To make adjustment during communication

1 Select the camera you want to adjust.

Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander to open the Display
Control menu, then select “Far” or “Near” under “Control”.

2 Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle.

The picture whose camera angle is adjusted is displayed in the small window
or in full screen.

Adjusted picture

3 Use the ZOOM button to zoom in or out.

Press the ZOOM T (Telephoto) button to zoom in (to enlarge image), and the
ZOOM W (Wide angle) button to zoom out (to obtain wider range of image).

To make adjustment using the launcher menu while not in communication

You can adjust the camera angle and zoom of the picture on the local site only.

1 Use the V, v, B or b button to select the screen (screen frame becomes

yellow), then press the PUSH ENTER button.

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The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle
and zoom.

Connect

Phone Book

Dial

Menu

Show Help

IP:0.0.0.0
Video:Main

Angle Adj.

ISDN:012345678912
Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX

2 Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired

angle of view is obtained.

3 Use the ZOOM button to zoom in or out.

Press the ZOOM T button to zoom in (to enlarge image), and the ZOOM W
button to zoom out (to obtain wider range of image).

4 Press the PUSH ENTER button.

To make adjustment using the Camera menu

1 Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup

menu, then press the V or v button to select (camera) icon.

The Camera menu appears.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Adjustments”, then press the PUSH

ENTER button.

The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle
and zoom.

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

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3 While in communication, press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote

Commander to select the camera to be adjusted.

When the remote camera is selected, the FAR indicator is displayed.

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4 Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired

angle of view is obtained.

5 Use the ZOOM button to zoom in or out.

Press the ZOOM T button to zoom in (to enlarge image), and the ZOOM W
button to zoom out (to obtain wider range of image).

6 Press the PUSH ENTER button.

Adjusting the Focus and Brightness

Normally, the focus and brightness are automatically adjusted to obtain
optimum levels. You can also adjust them manually.
It is recommended that the focus and brightness be adjusted automatically.

To set the system to camera adjustment mode

1 Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup

menu, then press the V or v button to select the (camera) icon.

The Camera menu appears.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Adjustments”, then press the PUSH

ENTER button.

The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle
and zoom.
The guidance for operations will be displayed under the screen.

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

3 While in communication, press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote

Commander to select the camera to be adjusted.

When the remote camera is selected, the FAR indicator is displayed.

Note

When the remote camera is selected, only manual focus adjustment is available.

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To display the picture to fill the monitor screen

To display the picture in full screen while the Camera menu is displayed, select
“Adjustments”, then press the PinP button on the Remote Commander. To
cancel the full screen mode, press the RETURN button or PinP button on the
Remote Commander.

To adjust the focus automatically

Press the number button 0 on the Remote Commander.
The “Auto Camera” indicator appears and the focus is automatically adjusted.

To adjust the focus manually

Press the button on the Remote Commander repeatedly to move the focus
point further away from the camera. The “Focus Far” indicator is displayed.
Press the button on the Remote Commander repeatedly to move the focus
point closer to the camera. The “Focus Near” indicator is displayed.

To adjust the brightness

Press the number button 9 on the Remote Commander repeatedly to make the
picture brighter. The “Brightness +” indicator is displayed.
Press the “7” button on the Remote Commander repeatedly to make the picture
darker. The “Brightness –” indicator is displayed.

To shoot the picture with backlight compensation

Use backlight compensation when shooting a subject with bright background.
Each time you press the number button 8, the backlight compensation is
activated or deactivated. When it is activated, the “Backlight On” indicator is
displayed. When it is deactivated, the “Backlight Off” indicator is displayed.

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Presetting the Angle and Zoom Settings

Up to six settings for camera angle and zoom can be registered in the preset
memory. Once you have stored the settings, you can easily recall them to move
the camera.
You can preset the settings in the monitor screen while in communication, and
in the launcher menu while not in communication. You can also do so using
the Camera menu.

To preset the setting in the monitor screen while in communication

1 Select the camera whose camera angle and zoom setting you want to

preset.

Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander to open the Display
Control menu, then select “Far” or “Near” under “Control”.

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2 Adjust the camera angle and zoom.

Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to
adjust the zoom.

3 Keep one of the number buttons 1–6 pressed or press the button and one

of the 1–6 buttons continuously.

The angle and zoom setting is stored in the selected number button, and the
message “Registered to Preset number 1 (–6).” appears.

To preset the setting in the launcher menu while not in communication

1 Adjust the camera angle and zoom in the launcher menu.

Use the V, v, B or b button to select the screen and press the PUSH ENTER
button, then press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the angle and the ZOOM
buttons to adjust the zoom.

2 Keep one of the number buttons 1–6 pressed or press the button and one

of the 1-6 buttons continuously.

The angle and zoom setting is stored in the selected number button, and the
message “Registered to Preset number 1 (–6).” appears.

To preset the setting using the Camera menu

1 Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup

menu, then press the V or v button to select (camera) icon.

The Camera menu appears.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Preset

Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

3 Select the preset number (1–6) with the V or v button, then press the PUSH

ENTER button.

The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle
and zoom.

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

4 While in communication, select the camera to be adjusted with the FAR/

NEAR button on the Remote Commander.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

The FAR indicator is displayed on the monitor screen when the remote camera
is selected.

5 Adjust the angle and zoom.

Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to
adjust the zoom.

6 Press the PUSH ENTER button.

The setting is registered in the selected preset number.

Recalling the Preset Angle and Zoom Setting

You can move the camera to the preset position by recalling the preset camera
angle and zoom with the monitor screen displayed while in communication.
You can do the same with the launcher menu displayed while not in
communication. Using the Camera menu also enables movement of the
camera to the preset position.

To recall the preset setting in the monitor screen while in communication

1 Select the camera which you want to move to the preset position.

Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander to open the Display
Control menu, then select “Far” or “Near” under “Control”.

2 Press one of the number buttons 1–6 on the Remote Commander.

The setting of the selected preset number is recalled, and the camera moves to
the preset position. The message “Load a camera angle saved to preset number
1 (-6)” appears.

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To recall the preset setting in the launcher menu while not in
communication

You can move the local camera to the preset position.

1 Select the screen in the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER

button.

2 Press one of the number buttons 1–6 on the Remote Commander.

The setting of the selected preset number is recalled, and the camera moves to
the preset position. The message “Load a camera angle saved to preset number
1 (-6)” appears.

To recall the preset setting in the Camera menu

1 Display the Camera menu.
2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Preset

Load”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

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3 Press the V or v button to select the preset number (1-6) you want to recall,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Camera

Preset Save

Preset Load

Adjustments

The setting of the preset number is recalled and the camera moves to the
position of that setting.

On backup

The built-in lithium battery enables retention of the memories such as preset
camera adjustments even if the Communication Terminal is turned off.

Notes

• The built-in lithium battery is kept charged as long as the system is operated. If the
system is not used for a long time, the battery is gradually discharged. It will be
completely discharged when you do not use the system for 12 weeks. To retain the
memories, recharge the battery.

• To recharge the battery, connect the camera to the Communication Terminal and
leave both units with the powers on for about 48 hours.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Selecting the Input Picture and Sound

This section describes how to switch the picture displayed on the monitor
screen, and how to switch the input picture and sound.

Switching the Displayed Picture Between the Local and Remote Pictures

1 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander.

The Display Control menu appears.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Near” or

“Far” under “Display”.

Display Control

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Display

Far

Control

Near

Camera

3 Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

Selecting the Input Picture

To switch the video to be sent to the remote party

1 Press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button on the Remote Commander.

The Video Input Select menu appears.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the video

input on the local site.

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Note

While in communication you can switch the video input of the remote system by
selecting “Far” in the Video Input Select menu.

Video Input Select

Near

Main

Far

Main

Main: Select the picture shot by the Camera.
Object: Select the picture from the optional PCS-DS150/DS150P Document

Stand.

AUX 1: Selects the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN

AUX 1 connector.

AUX 2: Select the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN

AUX 2 connector.

VCR: Select the picture input from the VCR connected to the system on the

remote site. This item does not appear unless the remote system is equipped
with the video input select function.

3 Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

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Switching the Picture Displayed on the TV Monitor

Each press of the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander switches the
picture displayed on the monitor screen as follows:

Picture shot by the local or
remote camera

DISPLAY button

Still image transmitted or
received

RGB picture

Picture on a whiteboard

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Notes

• A still image is displayed only when it has been transmitted or received.

• An RGB picture is displayed only when the RGB signal is transmitted or received to/
from a computer via the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box connected to the
Communication Terminal.

• A picture on a whiteboard is displayed only when notes written on a whiteboard are
transmitted or received.

For details, see “Using Audio/Video Signal from the Connected Equipment for
a Conference” on page 119 and “Video conferenceing Using a Whiteboard“
on page 125.

Switching the Sound to Be Sent to the Remote Party

You can switch the sound sent to the remote party between the sound from the
microphone and that from the connected equipment. Use “Input Select” in the
Audio Setup menu.

For details on the “Input Select” setting, see page 42.

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Monitoring the Local Picture as a Window Picture – PinP Feature

You can display the picture shot by the local camera on your monitor screen
as a window picture (Picture-in-Picture). This function enables you to check
how your own party is monitored on the remote site.

To display the window picture

Press the PinP button on the Remote Commander.
The local picture is displayed as a window picture.

Local picture

Remote picture

To change the location of the window picture

Each press of the PinP button changes the location of the window as follows:

The window picture
disappears.

Notes

• The window picture is displayed in the same location as it was last located. The
window picture is not displayed if it was not displayed last.

• The window picture is not available while not in communication with the remote
party.

To display the remote picture as a window picture

Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander to open the Display
Control menu and select “Near” under “Display” when the local picture is
displayed as a window picture. The remote picture is displayed as a window
picture with the local picture as the main picture.

Monitor screen

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Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

This chapter describes the various videoconferences using the optional
equipment in addition to the components contained in the PCS-1/1P Video
Communication System.

To conduct a data conference using the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution
Box, see Chapter 5.

To conduct a multipoint conference, see Chapter 7.

Note

You cannot send or receive still images while in communication using the MPEG4
video mode.

Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory Stick” for a Videoconference

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You can display the still images stored in the optional “Memory Stick” or
transmit them to a remote party.

Displaying a Still Image Stored in a “Memory Stick”

1 Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the still images into the Memory

Stick slot on the Communication Terminal.

Insert the “Memory Stick” in the direction of the arrow with the mark facing
upward.

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2 Open the Memory Stick menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
and select (Memory Stick) icon with the V or v button.

Memory Stick

3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the still

image you want to display, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

Memory Stick

4 Use the V or v button to select “Load”, then press the PUSH ENTER

button.

The menu disappears and the selected still image is displayed on the monitor
screen.

To clear the still image from the monitor screen

While the still image is displayed, press the PUSH ENTER button on the
Remote Commander. The Memory Stick menu is restored.

Viewing a slide show

You can view still images stored in a “Memory Stick” slide by slide. (Slide
Show)

1 Insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot, and display the

Memory Stick menu.

2

Send
Load
Delete
Slide Show

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2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a still

image from which you want to start a slide show, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

Memory Stick

2

Send
Load
Delete
Slide Show

3 Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Slide Show”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The slide show starts. During communication with a remote party, the still
images are transmitted to the remote party.
The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen during the slide show.

4 Press the b button on the Remote Commander to advance a slide. Pressing

the B button goes back to the previous slide.

To select another still image during the slide show

Pressing the PUSH ENTER button during the slide show opens the submenu.

2/4

Stop

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Press the B or b button to select the desired still image, then press the PUSH
ENTER button. The selected image is displayed in full screen. During
communication it will be transmitted to the remote party.

To stop the slide show

While the submenu is open, select “Stop” with the v button and press the
PUSH ENTER button.
While the submenu is not open, press the RETURN button on the Remote
Commander. The Memory Stick menu is restored.

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To delete a still image

Display the Memory Stick menu, select the still image you want to delete, and
press the PUSH ENTER button. Select “Delete” from the displayed submenu
with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The selected still
image is deleted from the “Memory Stick”.

To remove the “Memory Stick”

Push the “Memory Stick” and release your finger. The “Memory Stick” will
come out a little, and you can then remove it.

Sending a Still Image Stored in a “Memory Stick”

While in communication, you can send still images stored in a “Memory Stick”
to the remote party.

1 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick slot on the Communication

Terminal, and display the Memory Stick menu.

For how to insert a “Memory Stick” and how to display the Memory Stick
menu, see “Displaying a Still Image Stored in a “Memory Stick”” on page

85.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the still

image you want to send, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The submenu appears.

Memory Stick

2

Send
Load
Delete
Slide Show

3 Use the V or v button to select “Send”, then press the PUSH ENTER

button.

The selected still image is displayed, and is sent to the remote party. The
message “The still image has been sent.” appears on the monitor screen.

When you select “Slide Show” in step 3 above

If you select “Slide Show” from the submenu and press the PUSH ENTER
button, a slide show starts from the selected still image, and it will be sent to
the remote party.

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For details on a slide show, see page 86.

Note

The image file to be sent will be saved to the directory “\DCIM\100MSDCF”. Save it
in the directory with a file name as “NNNnnnnn.JPG”*.

*

N: alphabet, n: numeral

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89Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory Stick” for a Videoconference

About a “Memory Stick”

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable
and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit)
recording medium with a data capacity that
exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is
specially designed for exchanging and
sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”
compatible products. Because it is
removable, “Memory Stick” can also be
used for external data storage.
“Memory Stick” is available in two sizes:
standard size and compact “Memory Stick
Duo” size. Once attached to a Memory Stick
Duo adapter, “Memory Stick Duo” turns to
the same size as standard “Memory Stick”
and thus can be used with products
compliant with standard “Memory Stick.”

Types of “Memory Stick”

There are five types of “Memory Stick”
depending on various uses.

•“Memory Stick PRO”
Equipped with MagicGate copyright
protection technology, designed for use
only with equipment compatible with
“Memory Stick PRO”.

•“Memory Stick-R”
Data stored in this type of “Memory Stick”
is not overwritten. It can be used only with
equipment compatible with “Memory
Stick-R”. Data that requires MagicGate
copyright protection technology cannot be
stored on this type.

•“Memory Stick”
Any type of data except copyright­protected data that requires MagicGate
copyright protection technology can be
stored.

• “MagicGate Memory Stick”
Equipped with the MagicGate copyright
protection technology.

• “Memory Stick-ROM”
Stores pre-recorded, read-only data.
Recording or erasing data cannot be done
with this type.

• “Memory Stick” (with memory select
function)
Equipped with multiple memories (128
MB). You can select the memory to use
with the memory select switch on the back
of the “Memory Stick”. You cannot use
different memories simultaneously or
continuously.

Available types of “Memory Stick”
for the unit

You can use “Memory Stick” and
“MagicGate Memory Stick” with the unit.
However, because the unit does not support
the MagicGate standards, data recorded with
the unit is not subject to MagicGate
copyright protection.

Notes on “Memory Stick Duo”

• To use “Memory Stick Duo” with this
unit, attach it to the Memory Stick Duo
adapter before inserting it into the unit.

• Be sure to attach “Memory Stick Duo” to
the adapter with the correct orientation.

• Be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo
adapter with the correct orientation.
Otherwise, the unit may be damaged.

• Do not insert the Memory Stick Duo
adapter without “Memory Stick Duo”
attached. Doing so may result in
malfunction of the unit.

What is MagicGate ?

MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption technology.

Format that can be displayed with
this unit

The unit can display the picture files
recorded on a “Memory Stick” in the
following format:

• Image files (DCF-compatible)
compressed in the JPEG (Joint
Photographic Experts Group) format
(extension: .jpg)

• Image files of up to 2048 × 1536 pixels can
be displayed.

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Before using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

• When you set the “Memory Stick” write­protect tab to “LOCK,” data cannot be
recorded, edited, or erased.

• Use a sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen,
to move the “Memory Stick Duo” erasure
prevention switch.

• Data may be damaged if:
– You remove the “Memory Stick” or turn

off the unit while it is reading or
writing data.

– You use the “Memory Stick” in a

location subject to the effects of static
electricity or electric noise.

Notes

• Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label onto the label space.

• Attach the label so that it does not stick out
beyond the labeling position.

• Do not write forcefully on the “Memory
Stick Duo” memo area.

• Carry and store the “Memory Stick” in its
case.

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from
coming into contact with the metal parts of
the connecting section.

• Do not strike, bend, or drop the “Memory
Stick.”

• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory
Stick.”

• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get wet.

• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in a
location that is:
– extremely hot, such as in a car parked in

the sun.
– under direct sunlight.
– very humid or subject to corrosive

substances.

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• “Memory Stick Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick” and are trademarks o f

Sony Corporation.

• “MagicGate Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick-ROM” and

are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick PRO” and
are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick R” and are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Formatting a “Memory Stick”

Notes

• A “Memory Stick” formatted with a

computer cannot be guaranteed on the
Communication Terminal. Make sure to use
a “Memory Stick” that has been formatted
with the Communication Terminal.

• If you format a “Memory Stick”, all data,

including the still images and Phone Book,
will be lost.

To format a “Memory Stick”

Select “Memory Stick Format” from the
General Setup menu. The message “Format
a Memory Stick?” appears. When you select
“OK”, the “Memory Stick” will be
formatted.

If a “Memory Stick” that is not
formatted is inserted

The message “Format a Memory Stick?”
appears. To format it, select “OK”. If you do
not want to format it, select “Cancel”.

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Sending Motion Pictures as Still Images

You can send motion pictures shot by the Camera or those output from the
connected external equipment as still images.
When you are sending pictures that contain lots of text, it is recommended that
you send them as still images. The images become clearer than motion pictures
and the texts are easy to read.

Sending Still Images Using the Still Image Menu

While in communication with the remote party, you can send motion pictures
shot by the local camera as still images. You can send one still image or still
images continuously.

1 Open the Still Image menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
and select the (still image) icon with the V or v button.

2 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Send”

or “Continuous Send”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Still Image

Send

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

3 Adjust the camera angle and zoom and press the PUSH ENTER button, if

necessary.

For details on the adjustments of the camera angle and zoom, see
“Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom” on page 73.

The motion picture displayed on the local monitor screen freezes, and a still
picture will be sent to the remote party. If you select “Send”, a still image is
sent. When transmission is finished, the message “The still image has been
sent.” appears.
When “Continuous Send” is selected, still images are sent continuously. The
sending interval depends on the transmission rate and the image type.

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To stop “Continuous Send”

Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. Select “Stop”
from the displayed submenu with the V or v button, then press the PUSH
ENTER button.

To cancel still image display

Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the
submenu. Select “Clear” with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER
button.

Sending a Still Image Using the Communication Submenu

You can easily send only one image displayed on the monitor screen as a still
image during communication.

1 Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander during

communication.

The Communication submenu appears.

Send

Save

Presentation

Whiteborad

Indicator

START

ON

OFF

End

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2 Press the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Send”, then

press the PUSH ENTER button.

The motion picture displayed on the local monitor screen freezes, and a still
picture is sent to the remote party. When transmission is finished, the message
“The still image has been sent.” appears.

To cancel still image display

Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the
communication submenu. Select “Clear” with the V or v button, then press the
PUSH ENTER button. When a still image is displayed on the monitor screen,
the “Send” indication changes to “Clear”.

To erase the communication submenu

Select “End” from the menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

When you are receiving a still image

You cannot send a still image to the remote party. Select “Clear”, then send the
still image.

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Sending Motion Pictures Output from a Document Stand as Still Images

During communication motion pictures output from the optional PCS-DS150/
DS150P Document Stand connected to the Communication Terminal can be
frozen, and you can send a still image to the remote party.

PCS-DS150/DS150P
Document Stand (not
supplied)

To send a still image

1 Shoot the image you want to send with the Document Stand.

For details how to operate the Document Stand, refer to the Operating
Instructions supplied with the Document Stand.

2 Open the Still Image menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
then select the (still image) icon with the V or v button.

3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Send

Object”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The picture shot by the Document Stand is displayed on the monitor screen and
is sent to the remote party as a still image.

Still Image

Send

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

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Sending Motion Pictures Input from an External Camera or Other Equipment as Still Images

During communication a motion picture output from an external camera or
VCR connected to the Communication Terminal can be frozen, and then sent
to the remote party.

External camera, VCR, etc.

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUX1–

VIDEO IN

–AUX2

(MIXED)

VIDEO OUT

MAIN–MONITOR–SUB

AUX

CAMERA UNIT MIC

RGB OUT XXXXXX

IR OUT

12

XXXX WHITE

(PLUG IN POWER)

BOARD

1 2

100BASE-TX

DC 19.5V

10BASE-T

to video output

To send a still image

1 Open the Still Image menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
then select the (still image) icon with the V or v button.

2 Display the picture you want to send on the monitor screen.

Press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button on the Remote Commander to
display the Video Input Select menu, then select the input from which you want
to send a picture under “Near”, and press the PUSH ENTER button.
AUX 1: Selects the picture input from equipment connected to the VIDEO IN

AUX 1 connector.

AUX 2: Selects the picture input from equipment connected to the VIDEO IN

AUX 2 connector.

Note

Selecting “Object” enables you to display the picture input from the optional PCS­DS150/DS150P Document Stand on the monitor screen.

3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Send”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

The motion picture on the monitor screen freezes, and a still picture is sent to
the remote party. The still picture remains even after sending.

to S-video
output

to VIDEO IN

AUX1

S-video connecting cable (not supplied)

Video connecting cable (not supplied)

to VIDEO IN
AUX2

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To cancel the still image display on the answering site

Select “Clear”, or switch the input picture.

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Receiving Still Images from a Remote Party

During communication you can receive still images of the pictures shot by the
remote camera if “Far End Camera Control” items are set to “On” both in the
Answer Setup menu on the answering site and the Dial Setup menu on the
dialing site.

1 Open the Still Image menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
then select the (still image) icon with the

2 Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander.

The picture shot by the remote camera and the FAR indicator appear on the
monitor screen in the Still Image menu window. “Send” in the menu turns to
“Receive”.

3 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select

“Receive”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Still Image

Receive

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

V or v button.

The remote picture displayed on the monitor screen is received as a still image.

To cancel still image display

Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the
submenu. Select “Clear” with the V
button.

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or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER

Saving Still Images to a “Memory Stick”

You can save the picture shot by the local camera or input picture from the
connected equipment or the remote picture during conference in a “Memory
Stick”.

Saving Still Images Using the Still Image Menu

1 Insert the “Memory Stick” in which you are saving the images into the

Memory Stick slot.

2 Open the Still Image menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
then select the (still image) icon with the V or v button.

3 Display the picture you want to save on the monitor screen.

To switch the input on the local site, press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button
on the Remote Commander to display the Video Input Select menu, select the
desired picture, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
To save the remote picture, switch to the picture on the remote site with the
FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander, and select the desired picture.

4 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”,

then press the PUSH ENTER button.

Still Image

Send

Continuous Send

Clear

Save

Send Object

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The picture displayed on the monitor screen will be saved as a still image to the
“Memory Stick”.

Notes

• Do not remove the “Memory Stick” until the data is completely loaded. If you do, the
“Memory Stick” may be damaged or the Communication Terminal may cause a
malfunction.

• A still image file is saved as a new file. It will not be overwritten.

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When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
“LOCK” when you selected “Save” in step 4

The message “Memory Stick write-protected” appears and you cannot save the
still image file.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

The message “Memory full.” appears and you cannot save the still image file.

Image format that can be stored in a “Memory Stick”

File name

The image file is saved under the directory named “\DCIM\100MSDCF” with
a file name as “DSCXXXXX.JPG”.

Compression format

The Communication Terminal compresses and records the recorded image
data in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file
extension is “.jpg”.

Note

The Communication Terminal is not compatible with progressive JPEG
format data.

Saving Still Images Using the Memory Stick Menu

You can save still pictures using the “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail
displayed on the Memory Stick menu.

1 Insert the “Memory Stick” to which you are saving the images into the

Memory Stick slot.

2 Display the picture you want to save.

To switch the input on the local site, press the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button
on the Remote Commander to display the Video Input Select menu, select the
desired picture, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
To save the remote picture, switch to the picture on the remote site with the
FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander, and select the desired picture.

3 Open the Memory Stick menu.

Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu,
then select the (“Memory Stick”) icon with the V or v button.

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4 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to move the cursor

to the last thumbnail, the “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail, then press the
PUSH ENTER button.

Memory Stick

“Memory Stick” “Save”

Save

The selected picture is saved to the “Memory Stick” and a thumbnail is
created.

Saving Still Images Using the Communication Submenu

thumbnail

You can promptly save the picture displayed on the monitor screen during
communication to the “Memory Stick” as a still image.

1 During communication with the remote party press the PUSH ENTER

button.

The communication submenu appears.

Send

Save

Presentation

Whiteboard

Indicator

START

ON

OFF

End

2 Press the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then

press the PUSH ENTER button.

The displayed picture is frozen and saved to the “Memory Stick” as a still
image.
After saving the message “Still image saved to Memory Stick.” Appears.

To erase the communication submenu

Select “End” in the menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

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Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — Communication Submenu

During communication with a remote party, pressing the PUSH ENTER
button on the Remote Commander opens the communication submenu.
The communication submenu allows you to perform operations often used
during communication only by selecting the item in the menu.

Communication submenu

Send

Save

Presentation

Whiteboard

Indicator

Selecting each item with the V or v button and pressing the PUSH ENTER
button enables the following operations:
Send: Sends the picture displayed on the monitor screen as a still picture to a

remote party.
After it is sent, this item changes to “Clear”. Selecting this item restores the
motion picture shot by the camera.

Save: Saves the picture displayed on the monitor screen to a “Memory Stick”

as a still picture.

Presentation SRART: Sends the RGB picture input from the optional PCS-

DSB1 Data Solution Box to a remote party. After sending, the item
changes to “Presentation STOP”. Selecting the item ends transmission of
the RGB picture.
Displayed only when the Data Solution Box is connected to the
Communication Terminal.

Whiteboard ON: Sends the notes written on a whiteboard with the mimio Xi

attached. After sending, the item changes to “Whiteboard OFF”. Selecting
the item ends transmission of the notes on the whiteboard.
Displayed only when the whiteboard with the mimio Xi installed is
connected.

Indicator OFF: Shows the indicators on the monitor screen if they are not

shown. While the indicators are shown, the item changes to “Indicator
ON”, and selecting the item hides the indicators.

End: Clears the communication submenu.

START

ON

OFF

End

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