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  • Page 1 User manual...
  • Page 2 Welcome Thank you for choosing a AETHRA Inside you will find useful information to help you get the most out of the Aethra product. The information contained in this document is the property of Aethra SpA., it is subject to change without notice and it shall in no way be binding for Aethra SpA ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC 15 C LASS OMPLIANCE CE M ... 8 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ... 9 ABOUT GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI) ... 10 ® ABOUT VEGA X5 ... 11 ... 11 RELIMINARY ... 11 ENERAL INTRODUCTION ... 12 EATURES AT A LANCE ®...
  • Page 4 OW TO MAKE A CALL FROM ... 28 UDIO VIDEO CALLS ESELECT AN NCOMING OR TCS-4 M IDEO ... 30 UDIO CALL ... 30 ECURE ONNECTIONS ... 30 OW TO RECEIVE A CALL IDEO OPTION Dual Video Connection ... 31 Dual Video Disconnection...
  • Page 5 Monitors ... 47 Settings ... 47 PIP-PaP... 50 Plasma/LCD ... 52 Viewing modes... 52 Data Channels... 57 ... 58 NSTALLATION Terminal Settings... 58 Network interfaces... 59 IP configuration ... 59 IP Configuration ... 59 H323 Settings ... 62 SIP Settings ... 62 Services (Web-Telnet, SNMP, Streaming) ...
  • Page 6 Ending a Multiconference ... 88 Dual Video in MCU ... 89 ... 90 YSTEM IAGNOSTICS Terminal test... 90 Interfaces ... 90 Connection Status... 91 Hardware ... 91 Software Versions ... 91 CONNECTING A PERSONAL COMPUTER ... 92 ONNECTING A TO THE ONNECTING TO THE YSTEM VIA A REMOTE MANAGEMENT ...

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    AFETY ULES DEVICE IN CLASS I Always connect to a grounded socket. CAUTION: for the operator's safety, only use the mains adapter that has been provided with the device. CAUTION: the mains cable is used as a disconnecting device, use therefore an easily accessible outlet located near the device for the power supply connection.

  • Page 8: Safety Rules For Batteries

    CE Mark Aethra S.p.A. hereby declares that this device complies with essential requirements and other relevant notes of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity maybe obtained from: Aethra S.p.A.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this manual Used symbols and syntax: Symbol related information must be followed very carefully. Nota _ Associated instructions give useful information. _ Instructions in a enumerated list must be accomplished following the reported order. _ The list preceded by capital letters denotes: possible choices at a main level.

  • Page 10: About Graphic User Interface (Gui)

    About graphic user interface (GUI) All system configurations and functionalities can be activated inside GUI (Graphical User Interface) shown on the monitor. Main elements inside a MENU page: PAGE – any page inside graphic user interface (GUI). HOME PAGE – main GUI page; from here you can access all system functionalities and/or configurations.

  • Page 11: About Vega ® X5

    General introduction ® Vega X5 is a very high-performance system at the cutting-edge of set-top technology. It is ideal for medium and large-sized videoconferencing sessions that require enhanced audio and video quality. The integrated Multipoint Conferencing Unit (MCU)connects up to 9 sites in mixed mode (ISDN and IP), with convenient Dial-out and Dial-in (Meet Me) configuration.

  • Page 12: Features At A Glance

    Automatic Noise Suppression. Remote diagnostics and management. Wireless LAN support. Web streaming function. ® Vega X5 components Main components of the Vega X5 are: H.320/H323 system. Camera. Aethra High-Band POD. Power supply with cable. Infrared remote control. User manual. Cables for connection to a further monitor.

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote control Note In order to avoid un-desired controls reaching other systems, user can modify transmission power from 2mt to 20mt (default) by means of a switch in the battery space: Move both the Switches to- Move both the Switches to - Remote control Remote control controls all system functions (see “Remote control”...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Keys

    Remote control keys ON/OFF Key It turns on and off the system. It puts the system in “screen saver” mode. It restarts the system from the “screen saver” mode. By pressing the key results in opening a window of notice: SEND Key It sends slides/still pictures.
  • Page 15 HOME Key Comes back to the Home interface page, saving any parameter eventually modified. SELF Key Activates/deactivates selfview. HELP Key Activates/deactivates on line help. During connections activates “Diagnostics”. (- / +) Keys ZOOM: sets the camera zoom. Auto Key Activates/deactivates the autotracking function (NOT available). (- / +) Keys VOL: sets the audio level.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Alpha-Numeric Symbols To Keys Association

    CAMERA Key (see “Audio-Video-Data chapter/Customize cameras”) MEMO-PRESET Key Saves the camera presets. SEL-PRESET Key Selects the camera presets. Alphanumeric Keys It allows letters and numbers insertion. (See the chart) Remote control alpha-numeric symbols to keys association Insertion of the characters in the alphanumeric fields For numbers or letters insertion it is possible to use the alphanumeric keyboard of the remote control or, alternatively, the virtual keyboard by pressing the positioned on the alphanumeric field.

  • Page 17: Cabling Scheme

    Cabling Scheme In the scheme below, examples of possible connections are shown.

  • Page 18: Videoconference Tips

    Videoconference tips Tips to improve a virtual meeting, to optimize audio-video transmission and reception, and to fully enjoy all videoconference benefits. Optimal Meetings • Before starting a videoconference be sure that all you need is ready: addresses or numbers to call, lighting, microphones.

  • Page 19: System Positioning And Installation

    All operations must be carried out without connection to main power supply. Connection to main power supply should only be performed after complete parts assembly. Place the System in the desired location, and connect the follow equipments: Connect the “Aethra High Band POD” (see “Cabling Scheme”, cable Connect: “...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Aethra Pod

    Connect the High Band POD output In case a second High Band POD is used: connect second POD NOTE Max two (2) Aethra Pods can be used. High Band POD to the rear panel of the System. output to first POD...

  • Page 21: Operation And Use

    This section of the manual explains the basic functionality of the System. It is assumed that the system is correctly installed. First time equipment is switched on ATTENTION !!! You have to insert SW licence enabling code (AETHRA SOFTWARE LICENCE KEY) First time the system is switched on, you need to: insert the licence code;...

  • Page 22: Location Parameters Setting

    Location parameters setting Once the license code has been inserted, the To ensure correct system operation, following parameters should be set: Country Video Standard Cameras Frequency OCATION page is shown.

  • Page 23: Menu Structure

    Menu structure...

  • Page 25: Home Page

    Home Page Once switched on, the System shows main user interface, the you can place a Call, modify system Settings, and control system status by means of Status Bar. Active icons to place a call. In this area icons related to actual system status are shown.

  • Page 26: How To Make A Call

    How to make a call Once the System is on, the main user interface will display the A call can be made in three different ways: From the Phonebook – see § “How to make a call from Phonebook”. Audio/Video – see § “Audio-video calls”. Audio Only –...

  • Page 27: How To Make A Call From Phonebook

    How to make a call from Phonebook To enable the quick selection of a number to call, a phonebook is available to store data about terminals that are frequently called. To call one of these numbers, users need only select the entry in a list. From the , using the pointer over the Phonebook icon and press...

  • Page 28: Audio-Video Calls

    Audio-video calls From the , select the VIDEO icon. The same function can be achieved by CALL pressing the key on the remote control. You will enter the following page: To complete the video call, please follow these steps: Select the call type from the dropdown menu (ISDN, IP-H323, IP-SIP, NIC, MCU, MCU ISDN, MCU IP).

  • Page 29: To Reselect An Incoming Or Outgoing Call

    To Reselect an Incoming or Outgoing Call Incoming calls are indicated with a with a one. A cyclic buffer of 60 numbers is available to store calls. To reselect a called number press the appear, and numbers can be selected and modified. TCS-4 Mode Video Call The TCS-4 mode is an H.320 call (ISDN) to a gateway which is able to transcode H.320 (ISDN)/H.323 (IP).

  • Page 30: Audio Call

    Audio call If you would like to make an audio-only call (using the System like a normal telephone), select the AUDIO icon from the To complete the audio call, follow these steps: Select the type of call (ISDN, IP-H323, IP-SIP, NIC) from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 31: Dual Video Mode (Option)

    Dual Video Mode (option) Dual Video Connection You can create a Dual Video connection to send two video streams originating from different sources. This is feasible on the condition that the remote terminal supports Dual Video. Dual Video transmissions can be initiated by either the Audio-Video calling or called terminal.

  • Page 32: Dual Video Disconnection

    Dual Video Disconnection To disconnect Dual Video only: Dual Press the Move to the icon Yes and press Note To disconnect the whole Videoconference press the key on the remote control. Disconnect key on the remote control.

  • Page 33: Phonebook

    Phonebook System allows use of either a “local” phonebook or a phone book on a “remote server” (LDAP H.350 protocol). You can select desired phonebook by means of drop-down menu: Local Remote server identifier Entering Names in the Phonebook From the , go to the PHONEBOOK icon and press PHONEBOOK remote control key.

  • Page 34: Modifying And Erasing Phonebook Entries

    Modifying and Erasing Phonebook Entries To modify a phonebook entry: Select the desired entry and press OK Move to the Modify Enter modifications and save them To erase an entry in the phonebook: Select the desired entry and press OK. Move to the Cancel Connecting to a global Remote Phonebook...

  • Page 35: Video Input Management

    Video Input Management It is possible to manage different video inputs by selecting them using the remote Camera control keys . The function keys be associated with any available video input. Possible choices include: Room camera XGA/DVI-I video input Whatever video peripheral with composite signal (e.g. camera or VCR) Note: The desired video source must be connected to the System inputs on the back of the equipment beforehand.

  • Page 36: Video Privacy

    Video Privacy In connection To activate the Video Privacy function, press the control. Local video will no longer be transmitted. The icon will appear in the video window indicating that the remote terminal is no longer receiving video from local terminal. Not in connection Activates/Deactivates: –...

  • Page 37: System Configuration - Settings

    System Configuration - Settings This section describes the procedures to properly configure the System. Note that some configuration parameters can be modified only when no connection is active. User preferences From the select: OME PAGE ETTINGS ETTINGS The following page will be displayed: From here you can access the following submenus: Control Panel Call-Answer mode...

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    Show warnings If activated, allows visualization of “Bonding Recovery” messages. Show logo when in a call Enables/disables logo display during a call. Logo is customizable—default is Aethra S.p.A. Disable still picture disable transmission/receiving of “still images”. Send received still to TFTP server Disable or enable and configure TFTP server (to obtain server your network administrator).

  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Remote control Numeric only remote control Enable\Disable alphabetical digits only on the remote control. ID code (1-99) In order to control more systems with only one remote control, you can assign to each system a numeric code (01 to 99), and then consequently set the remote control. A) To configure the system: Select the code box.

  • Page 40: Call-Answer Mode

    Call-Answer mode General This menu contains the following configuration settings: Mute selected, at the start-up and after each disconnection system will not transmit audio, an icon will be displayed in the local and remote terminals. Do Not Disturb selected, at the start-up and after each disconnection system will not accept incoming calls, an icon will be displayed in the local terminal.

  • Page 41: H.320

    H.320 This menu contains the following configuration settings: Audio Number = Video Number In a non-aggregated ISDN call, the audio number may be different from the video number. If this checkbox is not selected, the System will request the video number and offer by default the same number as the one used by audio.

  • Page 42: Display Status Bar And Transparency

    Display Status Bar and Transparency • ENABLE STATUS BAR Allows you to personalize the System graphical interface, choosing whether you want the status bar to be present and, if so, what information should be displayed on it. Status bar information: Date &...

  • Page 43: Audio - Video - Data

    Audio – Video – Data From the select: ETTINGS UDIO IDEO The following page will be displayed: You can access the following submenus: Audio Video Quality Cameras Monitor Data channel...

  • Page 44: Audio

    Audio You can access the following submenus: Inputs Processing Outputs and adjust the ringing and sound volume. Volume for Ringing and Sound. For adjust the ringing and sound volume, follow these steps: Select AUDIO or RINGING from the Volume dropdown menu. Use the remote control Choose the desired value, using the remote control Inputs...

  • Page 45: Video Quality

    Video Quality-Speed: To balance between sharpness and dynamic nature of video images. • Aethra Error Strategy: Set the number of allowed line errors before video is frozen: “Min Fluency”: stop video at the first occurred error, “Max Fluency”: never stop video and allow errors through.

  • Page 46: Cameras

    Cameras This menu allows you to: Settings Customize Driver Settings • Enable/disable the remote control • Enable/disable the Bring Back to place button of the local camera. The last position of the Main camera, in case of stand-by of the set top, will be memorized for being restored to wake up again.

  • Page 47: Monitors

    Monitors In this page is possible to configure system video outputs. You can access three menus: Settings PIP-PaP Plasma/Lcd Settings In this page you can set following system parameters: Monitors Number Monitor Menu Video outputs Dropdown Menu Monitors Number Following table shows all available configurations: Dropdown menu Monitors Number Automatic...
  • Page 48 Dropdown Menu Monitor Menu In case the TV1+ HighDefTV configuration has been chosen, so to have two monitors connected to the system, is possible to choose where to see GUI (Graphical user interface). Available configurations are: Automatic HDTV HDTV AUX Video outputs Referring to the selected (or automatically recognized by the system) Monitors number, in the lower area of the page the active video outputs are...
  • Page 49 Available XGA/DVI-I output resolutions are: XGA resolutions 1280x768 1024x768 800x600 640x480 Note: DVI-I interface includes digital and analog signals (VGA, XGA, etc.) The following example show the adjustment of 4:3 video in 16:9 video. HDTV resolutions 720p 576p 480p...

  • Page 50: Pip-Pap

    PIP-PaP In this page is possible to select “Multi Imagine” system functionalities: A) PIP: Picture In Picture Allows to see two overlapped images in one monitor, that is remote image in full-screen format, an local image in a smaller overlapped window. By means of remote control Is possible to choose: •...
  • Page 51 Multi Image Type By selecting AUTO a mixed PIP and PaP function is enabled. By means of remote control “PIP” key you can switch between PIP and PaP. By selecting PIP , PIP function is enabled. By selecting PaP , PaP function is enabled. Multi image type must be enabled separately for TV and HighDefTV monitor.

  • Page 52: Plasma/Lcd

    Plasma/LCD Select plasma, type of monitor and viewing modality. Note: The follows instructions refers to “Pioneer” monitors. Please carefully check XGA, Y/C and RS232C/DEBUG (null modem cable) connections between plasma and System. a) In the field, set the plasma model Type b) In the Number of monitors...
  • Page 53 Automatic MultiScreen Selecting this mode, the system shows two side-by-side equal-sized pictures: graphics relating to system management will appear on the right, whereas motion video will appear on the left. Once connected, an XGA remote signal automatically changes the viewing mode to BigLittleScreen mode;...
  • Page 54 c) Connected system that receives a remote XGA image (with 50” Pioneer plasma, you’ll obtain two 4:3 images, a big one (42”) with 1024 x 768 XGA resolution image and a small one (11”)). d) Connected system with remote XGA image, while local user looks at the menu. e) Connected system with remote XGA image, in DualVideo XGA mode.
  • Page 55 Fixed MultiScreen Selecting this mode causes the system to display two side-by-side, equally-sized frames. Graphics relating to system management will appear on the right, while remote video (or XGA) appears on the left. Automatic BigLittleScreen If this mode is selected, the system will show two video outputs in different-sized frames. The larger frame on the left will show the graphics relating to system management, while the video stream will appear in the smaller frame on the right.
  • Page 56 c) Connected system that receives an XGA image. d) Connected system while user browses the menu. e) Connected system that receive an XGA image on Dual Video XGA mode.

  • Page 57: Data Channels

    Data Channels From the select: –V –D ETTINGS UDIO IDEO In this menu you can: Enable or disable Data Select the Serial Rate Enable or disable Modem • Activate/deactivate the Choose the max data channel rate High Medium Norm Auto Select Rate Choose...

  • Page 58: Installation

    Installation From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION You will be prompted for a password. The password is required to avoid accidental modifications and changes to settings. Terminal Settings From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION ERMINAL In this section you can configure terminal settings for various network interfaces. For each interface it is possible to set, if present: •...

  • Page 59: Network Interfaces

    Network interfaces From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION ETWORK In this section you can choose and configure the system’s network interfaces. For each interface, it is possible to set some parameters. IP configuration From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION ETWORK The following page will be displayed: The five available options are: IP Configuration H.323 settings...
  • Page 60 ADSL networks. Firewalls All Aethra videoconference systems have been tested with: Cisco PIX Firewall (Firewall H.323 compatible - release 6.1 or later). Cisco MCM Proxy (NAT H.323 compatible - IOS release 12.2 or later).
  • Page 61 IP configuration “Wireless” (Optional) In this menu, you can enable automatic IP configuration, or enter the following data manually: • IP address; • Subnet mask; • Gateway IP address; • DNS server IP address corresponding to a wireless network. For configuration information, please contact your network administrator. By selecting Advanced, you can enter a page to set: •...

  • Page 62: H323 Settings

    H323 Settings This section contains the configuration options necessary to use the system with the H.323 protocol: • Name H.323: (H.323 ID) the name used by the terminal for registration with the gatekeeper. • Number H.323: (E.164) identifying number used by the terminal for registration with the gatekeeper •...

  • Page 63: Services (Web-Telnet, Snmp, Streaming)

    It does not provide connections using RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), nor can it provide unicast streaming to multiple clients, or offer other services typical of distribution servers. Streaming is supported by RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol). Video packets are encoded in H.261, while audio packets are encoded in G.711. Username Aethra, 1234). Password...
  • Page 64 Menu options are Streaming Management, Enable Streaming and Activation. Streaming Management This option permits that the parameters Announcements, Video , Rate, Address, Port and TTL can be modified by an external application (e.g. from the Web). If this option is not selected and a unicast IP address is present in the Address, then only the system identified by that IP address would be able to view the stream.
  • Page 65 Rate. This drop-down menu allows you to choose the bandwidth occupied by audio and video streaming. Note that if a rate of 64K has been selected, the video will not be transmitted, because all the bandwidth will be occupied by audio.
  • Page 66 Viewing methods Viewing with a plug-in The integrated Web Server provides the simplest method. Connect to the System via the Web and from the server homepage click on the image that looks like video—this will give you access to the page produced by streaming.

  • Page 67: Pppoe

    PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPPoE is used to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to use their existing Radius ( authentication systems from dialup services on broadband/Ethernet-based services. Automatic IP address: If selected, an automatic IP address will be assigned. •...

  • Page 68: Isdn Network Interface (Option)

    ISDN network interface (option) In this section you can: Activate/deactivate: • (Calling Line Identity Restriction): if enabled, system will not transmit its CLIR number when establishing a call. • (Connected Line Identity Restriction): if enabled, system will not transmit its COLR number while receiving a call.

  • Page 69: Access Configuration - Isdn Bri Euro

    Access Configuration – ISDN BRI Euro Select the icon with the number of the access to configure and press From this menu, you can: Choose to Enable Accesses Specify the Number Specify the Subaddress Choose to enable the Select , either Automatic (default) or Fixed. The TEI is an identifying number that allows the ISDN exchange to distinguish between different terminals connected to a common access point.

  • Page 70: Access Configuration - Isdn Pri Euro

    Access configuration – ISDN PRI Euro This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). Move to the desired access configuration (icon In this page you can: Choose to Enable Accesses Specify the Number Specify the...

  • Page 71: Access Configuration - Isdn Pri National

    Access configuration – ISDN PRI National This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). Move to the desired access configuration (icon In this menu you can: Choose to Enable Accesses Specify the Number Specify the...

  • Page 72: Nic Network Interface (Option)

    NIC network interface (option) This interface can be used by means of the “XLNA” external module (see “X LINE NETWORK ADAPTER” §). G.703 interface configuration (option whit license) In order to use G.703, it is necessary to have a licence (see section on licensing for more information).

  • Page 73: Nic (V.35/Rs449/Rs530/X21) Interface Configuration (Licence Required-See "Licences" For More Information)

    NIC (V.35/RS449/RS530/X21) Interface Configuration (Licence Required—see “Licences” for more information) This section allows you to customize the NIC interface. The network type (X.21, V.35, RS449, RS530) is automatically recognized by the system. Available options: Select the maximum Select Automatic Call Select Use RS366 but they will be switched when combined with RS366).

  • Page 74: Location

    Location From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION OCATION The following page will be displayed: This section contains regional data about the terminal: Terminal Name: Enter a name for the terminal Country Name: Select the country. An international country code will be automatically provided.

  • Page 75: Load Default Settings

    Load default settings From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION From here, the default System configuration can be reloaded. There are two options: • User settings only • Factory Defaults Once selected the desired option from the dropdown menu, move to the LOAD DEFAULT VALUES icon and press If the FACTORY SETTINGS option has been chosen, users will be asked, as a precaution, for confirmation.

  • Page 76: Encryption

    Encryption From the select: ETTINGS NSTALLATION NCRYPTION The configuration menu will be displayed; here you can set the following parameters: Enable Encryption: If encryption is activated, the System will use encryption in either H.323 or H.320. It is also possible to enable/disable the encryption from the toolbar: select the padlock icon, and press For IP calls: If encryption has been activated, the data protection procedure is active from...

  • Page 77: Password

    Length of Prime DH Number (ISDN Only) The encryption protocol requires the simultaneous exchange of a prime number and an AES private key between terminals. For H.320 calls you can choose between two prime number lengths: • High Security (length 1024 bits) •...

  • Page 78: Presentations

    Presentations During a call, the system allows to send slides or still images in Jpeg format that have been previously loaded on the system using a PC. • To load files onto the system, a PC with the AePPtManager program installed must be used. The program can be downloaded by entering the System WEB interface and selecting the icon.

  • Page 79: Slides Storage

    The presentation can be managed using the remote control arrows or using the icons that appear in the lower area of the screen. To leave the presentation, press the Slides storage During a call, the system automatically stores slides or Jpeg images received from the remote system.

  • Page 80: Integrated Multi Conference Unit - Mcu - (Option)

    Integrated Multi Conference Unit – MCU – (option) This section is dedicated to the functional description of the MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) integrated in the System. The MCU, if not enabled by default, must be enabled by entering an enabling code supplied by the manufacturer. For an easier reading of this document, MCU stays for multiconference session.

  • Page 81: Multiconference Setup

    Multiconference Setup Before activating a multiconference session, configuration is required. From the select: ETTINGS ULTICONFERENCE The following will be displayed: In this menu you can set: Network Type: ISDN Conference Type (example: for an MCU IP you select 7@128 from the drop-down menu, which means that the MCU will allow the System to manage a multiconference with a maximum of 7 terminals (including itself), via IP, with a maximum rate of 128K for each connection).

  • Page 82: How To Start A Multiconference

    (only for MCU ISDN or Mixed) Mode Multiple of 64K Multiple of 56K. Cascade Role Master This option allows you to set up cascaded MCUs in a two-level hierarchy tree. Corresponding to the base node of the cascade there is the Master System, with Slave Systems for the child nodes.
  • Page 83 H.243 function From the full screen page of MCU manager or a participant terminal is possible to get MCU control, conforming to H.243 protocol, by pressing the A page will appear, where is possible to: Request Chair control • Close conference Send local on air For each terminal in the list.
  • Page 84 Terminals Description disposition Always shows all participants. Automatic ! Note: This disposition enables Continuous Presence. Show active speaker video flow. ! Note: This disposition enables Voce Switching. 1 Terminal Shows (horizontally tiled) two terminals video flows only, active speaker and previous speaker, independently from connected terminals number.

  • Page 85: Multiconference Management

    Multiconference Management Once the first 6 steps of paragraph “How to start a multiconference” have been HOME accomplished, press the key on the remote control to display the multiconference management interface. The window in the centre displays current local video. The following table shows various information icons for the local terminal (the MCU manager).
  • Page 86 Channel is connecting Channel connected Terminal connected Terminal not connected Microphone active Microphone in Video active Video not active Previous active speaker Current active speaker Video in broadcasting Voice switched Continuous Presence Conference status TATE For terminal disconnection To make a call For Mute activation (The audio is not transmitted) For Mute deactivation...
  • Page 87 Encryption not active Encryption disabled by user Encryption only in transmission Encryption active To add participants using the alphanumeric keys of the remote control, go to a video control panel, and select the HANDSET icon; press Three options for choosing a remote user will be presented: Phonebook Video Audio...

  • Page 88: Terminals Status During A Mcu

    Terminals status during a MCU Status of MCU manager By selecting the Conference Status icon a window will appear, with information about connection settings of local terminal. It’s moreover possible to: Select icon to access MCU timing management page Duration •...

  • Page 89: Dual Video In Mcu

    Dual Video in MCU Dual Video functionality, based on H.239 standard, is available for multiconference calls, even in mixed mode (only SIP participants will not see the dual stream). To start a Dual Video session in a multiconference: Start a multiconference (see the “How to Start a Multiconference” section) Connect all desired terminals From the terminal (manager included) that want to send the second video, press remote control...

  • Page 90: System Diagnostics

    System Diagnostics The System’s diagnostics menu allows you to perform tests and checks to verify that the system is properly working. From the select: ETTINGS IAGNOSTICS The following page will be displayed: Terminal test This option performs an internal test of the system. The test can be useful to diagnose audio/video problems encountered during a call.

  • Page 91: Connection Status

    Connection Status This section contains information about call status, including parameters such as incoming and outgoing audio and video bandwidth, incoming and outgoing video frame rates, and protocols in use. page is displayed in a window overlaid on the current video. ONNECTION STATUS The CANCEL key on the remote control can be used to change the transparency.

  • Page 92: Connecting A Personal Computer

    Connecting a personal computer The System can be connected to a personal computer either directly or via a network (LAN) in order to update software, change remote settings or perform diagnostic tests. Connecting a PC to the System without LAN To connect the System to a personal computer not connected to a LAN: Connect an Ethernet cable to the System connector and to the network interface card of your From the H...

  • Page 93: Remote Management

    Start a web browser on your PC. Enter the System’s IP address in the address bar of the browser. A request to enter the system password will be displayed. Always enter “Aethra” in the User Name field. The password can be changed from the default of “1234” in the system configuration menu (see chapter “Installation-Password”...

  • Page 94: Tools Section

    Finally, a module is present that enables you to update the System phonebook data, using files that are compatible with Aethra’s proprietary phonebook format. CHAT Section The Web Chat allows sending brief and immediate communications in text format from the remote PC (T.140 protocol):...

  • Page 95: Updating Software

    Updating software Download the update to a folder on a connected PC. When executed, the program will display the following: Enter the IP address of the system to be updated in the field labeled Host IP Address. Press Start to begin the download. Attention: During this procedure, follow the instructions displayed on the monitor.

  • Page 96: Data Conference With Microsoft Netmeeting 3.Xx

    Data Conference with Microsoft NetMeeting 3.xx The Data Conference software that has been introduced is compatible with version 3.xx of Microsoft NetMeeting and allows you to connect via a LAN the System to a PC hosting NetMeeting. This enables a user on a local network to exploit the System as a kind of bridge in order to manage T.120 videoconference data traffic on ISDN, LAN or NIC.

  • Page 97: Managing The Dataconference Software

    Managing the DataConference software Data Conference is typically used when two ISDN or LAN connected users decide to start a conference using T.120 communication. Start the DataConf.exe program. The program creates an automatic connection between the System and the PC. At this point, several items of information concerning the connection are displayed: •...

  • Page 98: Appendices

    Appendices IP Network Requirements for Videocommunication The network requirements for point-point connections between IP videoconferencing terminals are as follows. The complete network path connecting two IP terminals must have a constant available bandwidth for the whole duration of the connection. The effective bandwidth used on LAN/WAN Full-Duplex network connections is equal to the sum of the Audio Rate and Video Rate, plus approximately 20% for TCP/IP overhead.
  • Page 99 Going around the firewall or NAT device is not the best solution for most companies. Removing the firewall or placing videoconferencing equipment on an unshielded section of the network could seriously compromise the network’s security. Using these devices is very expensive and besides this an access policy for Firewalls and NATs would be needed.
  • Page 100 If the Firewall receives a packet destined for a computer that is located internally and determines that the destination computer has not initiated any communication, the firewall discards the incoming packet. Firewalls are nearly always configured to block all incoming traffic that has not been explicitly requested.
  • Page 101 An example of a firewall ALG follows. The Aethra Application Level Gateway is present in the Aethra Stargate xDSL Router and allows any videoconferencing terminal, independent of its manufacturer, resolve the NAT/firewall problem.

  • Page 102: Wireless Cards

    Wi-Fi PCMCIA IEEE 802.11b. Some models of cards wireless supported: • BENQ AWL100 • CISCO/AIRONET AIRPCM 350 • All AGERE/ORINOCO compatible cards. For other information relative to the compatibility Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a please contact Help Desk Aethra Telecomunicazioni SpA. Mail: s ervice.center@aethra.com...

  • Page 103: Technical Specifics

    Call Error tracking Integrated Presentation • Supported applications Microsoft PowerPoint ® ® • Multimedia support T.120 Power Supply • 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz 1.5 A Max Dimensions • VEGA X5 Width cm (21.25”) Height 22.5 cm (8.85”) Depth cm (9.05”)

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Check that the System is switched on. Check that the System monitor is on by pushing the on/off key at the front of the monitor. If the problem persists, contact the Aethra Help Desk. Check that the integrated video camera has no objects obscuring the lens.

  • Page 105: Glossary

    Glossary AACLD Advanced Audio Coding Low Delay AES Advanced Encryption Standard AGC: Automatic Gain Control. BRI Basic Rate Interface CD Collision Detection CE Communitee European CIF Common Intermediate Format CLIR Calling Line Identity Restriction CODEC Coder/Decoder COLR Connected Line Identity Restriction CRC Cyclic Redundancy Checking CSU Channel Service Unit CTS Clear To Send...

  • Page 106: Use And Storage Conditions

    USE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OPERATING TEMPERATURE RELATIVE OPERATING HUMIDITY STORAGE TEMPERATURE REFERENCE REGULATIONS (CE MARK AND RELIABILITY TESTS) STORAGE TRANSPORTATION OPERATING CONDITIONS SAFETY CONNECTION TO TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK +0°C ÷ +40 °C 10% ÷ 93 % (without condensation) -40 ÷ +70 °C EN 60068-2-1 Test AB (IEC 60068-2-1) EN 60068-2-2 Test BB (IEC 60068-2-2) IEC 60068-2-32 Test ED - METHOD 1...
  • Page 108 Via Matteo Ricci, 10 60126 Ancona (Italy) Tel: +39.071.218981 Fax: +39.071.887077 Video: +39.071.2189701 Email: info.aethra@aethra.com www. aethra.com...

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