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Sony PCS-VCS IPELA Operating Instructions Manual

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HD VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
SERVER
Operating Instructions (Version 6.0)
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
PCS-VCS
© 2010 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-179-788-17 (1) HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Operating Instructions (Version 6.0) Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-VCS © 2010 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 As such, the screens shown in this manual may differ from the actual screens displayed on your terminal. Trademarks • HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER is a product of the Sony Corporation. • “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Overview System Overview ..................... 6 Meetings ........................7 H.323 Alias and Gatekeeper ..................8 Chapter 2: HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Setup VC ONLINE Login ....................9 License ........................10 Confirm License ....................10 Starting and Stopping the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER ....
  • Page 4 Monitor Endpoint Information ................. 30 Monitor Meeting Information ................32 Monitor Call Information ................. 35 Calling to a Meeting ....................36 Calling an Endpoint to a Meeting via the [Monitor (Endpoint)] Screen ..36 Calling an Endpoint to a Meeting via the [Monitor (Meeting)] Screen ... 37 Disconnecting an Endpoint from a Meeting ............
  • Page 5 ARQ (Automatic Repeat ReQuest) Function ............75 Configuring Personal Information ................. 76 Sending an E-mail to other Users ................78 Reporting ........................ 79 Sony PCS-XG/XL/XA/XC Series Firmware Update Function ......81 Setup ........................ 81 Firmware Update Procedure ................81 Status Display ....................82 Linking to the HD RECORDING SERVER ............

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Hd Visual Communication Server Overview

    Chapter 1: HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Overview System Overview HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER The HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER is a multipoint connection unit (MCU) that is in complete compliance with the H.323 protocol. It is compatible with multipoint voice synthesis, voice-activated video switching, etc., and provides central management of functions used for creating, scheduling and editing meetings.

  • Page 7: Meetings

    Meetings The virtual spaces or locations for conducting communications via the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER are referred to as “Meetings”. This is the equivalent of a conference room in traditional video conferencing systems. Meeting types can either be “Normal” or “Presentation”. Users can select which type of meeting they wish, according to their requirements.

  • Page 8: H.323 Alias And Gatekeeper

    H.323 Alias and Gatekeeper An H.323 Alias is a unique name assigned for each H.323 terminal, User or Meeting. The User name of a H.323 terminal registered with the gatekeeper is assigned as the User’s H.323 Alias. This system is used because having a set of easily-identifiable numbers or characters to designate other Users is a much simpler method than using IP Addresses.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hd Visual Communication Server Setup

    Chapter 2: HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Setup VC ONLINE Login To use HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, it is necessary to create a Meeting and User Account. These operations are carried out by logging into VC ONLINE via a Web browser. When using VC ONLINE, login via the Administrator restricted account accessed from the following URL.

  • Page 10: License

    License The HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER license is administered by the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER’s License Server function, and is calculated by the number of simultaneously concurrent calls. Server License License used to access HD meetings. PC Endpoint License License for using PC Endpoint. Firewall Traversal License License for using Firewall Traversal.

  • Page 11: Starting And Stopping The Hd Visual Communication Server

    Starting and Stopping the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER During installation, the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER is configured to automatically start when the OS starts, and automatically stop when the OS stops. HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Manual Startup The procedure for starting the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER by manual command will now be explained.

  • Page 12: Hd Visual Communication Server Processes

    HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Processes Processes used in HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Version 6.0 will now be explained. For more information about process confirmation, refer to “How to Display Processes” (p. 67). Process Description cnode_mcu MCU and VCMP control process (CPN) beam.smp Erlang programming language environment (CPN) vnncs...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Basic Configuration

    Chapter 3: Basic Configuration This section describes configuration needed to use HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, such as creating a User and Meeting. Creating a User Methods to add, edit and delete User information will now be explained. A User Account is required to access the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER.
  • Page 14 Note The registration data may not be displayed in the VC ONLINE [Users] list immediately after starting the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER due to timing constraints. In such instances, access it after an interval of time. [Add User] Screen Setting Category Description User ID Number to identify Users accessing HD VISUAL...
  • Page 15 Setting Category Description Last Name Enter name (Last Name) used to login. This is displayed as [End Point Name]. Alphanumeric / non-alphanumeric (e.g. Japanese) characters and symbols can be used. Do not use spaces or < > " ' ! \& symbols. In addition, do not use slashes (/) if you intend to display the user in the Share Phone Book.
  • Page 16 Setting Category Description Bandwidth Select whether to reference the bandwidth configured in the PC Setting of PCEP Endpoint profile. Profile ENABLE: Reference the profile setting. DISABLE: Do not reference the profile setting. FT Connection Select the Firewall Traversal setting. Autodetect FT: Automatically determine whether Firewall Traversal is necessary when connecting to the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, and connect via the FT personal client only if necessary.

  • Page 17: Edit User Information

    Setting Category Description Forwarding When selecting [Forward] as an [Action], enter a forwarding Destination destination that complies with a type specified in the [Forwarding Type]. Edit User Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click on [User] from the [User] menu.

  • Page 18: Create A User Template

    Create a User Template The User Template is a template of User Account information. Click on [User Template] from the [User] menu. The [User Template] screen will be displayed. Click the [Add] button. The [Add User Template] screen will be displayed. Enter the template name and set other fields as necessary.

  • Page 19: Search Filter In User List

    Setting Category Description FT Connection Select the Firewall Traversal setting. Autodetect FT: Automatically determine whether Firewall Traversal is necessary when connecting to the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, and connect via the FT personal client only if necessary. Autodetect GC: Automatically determine whether Firewall Traversal is necessary when connecting to the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, and connect via the FT group client only if necessary.

  • Page 20: Configuring User Groups

    Configuring User Groups Methods to add, edit and delete Group information will now be explained. By adding Group information, multiple users can be combined to form a Group, and it is possible to make groups belong to another group. Users and Groups can also belong to more than one User Group The use of User Groups is convenient when configuring access control and the reservation system.

  • Page 21: Edit Group Information

    [Add Group] Screen Setting Category Description Group ID ID number used to identify HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Groups. The System automatically assigns Group ID numbers, which cannot be edited. Group Name Required field. Enter the Group name. Alphanumeric / non-alphanumeric characters and symbols can be used.

  • Page 22: Delete Group Information

    Delete Group Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click [Groups] from the [User] menu. The [Groups] screen will be displayed. From the [Groups] list, select the checkbox next to the Group you wish to delete.

  • Page 23: Configuring A Meeting

    Configuring a Meeting Methods to add, edit and delete Meeting information will now be explained. Meetings can be seen as a virtual conference room. Meeting settings are diverse so they can be set according to your meeting agenda. Note Because it takes time to add a Meeting or to change a setting, there will be a delay of approximately 15 seconds before a sound connection can be made after adding or re- setting a Meeting or following the conclusion of a Meeting.
  • Page 24 [Add Meeting] Screen For information about the [Detail], [Access], [Presenter] and [VCMP] tabs, refer to “Chapter 5: Using Meetings (Application)” (p. 40). [Basic] Tab Setting Category Description Meeting ID ID number used to identify HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Meetings. The system will automatically assign Meeting ID numbers. This cannot be entered or edited.
  • Page 25 Setting Category Description Meeting Mode Selects the initial mode for the Moderated Type Meeting. These modes are only valid when the selected [Meeting Type] is [Moderated]. Open Forum: Participants can hear the Chairman and those the Chairman has granted permission to speak. Side Meeting: Only the Chairman and those the Chairman has granted permission to speak can hear each other.
  • Page 26 Setting Category Description Max Bandwidth Required field. Enter the required maximum Meeting Bandwidth. (conf) When the [Bandwidth Control] is [STATIC], calls that exceed the below calculation formula for the “Total Meeting Bandwidth” are not connected in principal. When the [Bandwidth Control] is [DYNAMIC], configured bandwidth is shared equally between participants.
  • Page 27 Setting Category Description Resolution Selects video resolution. It refers to the size of the downstream terminal when using multiple video screens. Options to set Resolution differ depending on the [CPN] and [Video Codec] configurations. CIF: Size - (352×288) 4CIF: Size - (704×576) W432P: Size - (768×432) HD 720p: Size - (1280×720) HD 1080p: Size - (1920×1080)
  • Page 28 Setting Category Description H.239 Codec Select from [H.263+] or [H.264] for the codec to use for H.239. Note Select [H.263+] when conducting meetings that include SD quality Endpoints. If you select [H.264], H.239 is not sent to the SD quality Endpoints.

  • Page 29: Edit Meeting Information

    When [Bandwidth Control] is set to [DYNAMIC], the [Max Bandwidth] is allocated equally among the Meeting members. However, the number of people participating in a Meeting cannot exceed the specified [Max Members]. Edit Meeting Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Using Meetings (Basic)

    Chapter 4: Using Meetings (Basic) Methods to start and disconnect Meetings and to view call information managed by gatekeeper-registered Endpoints as well as by Meetings and the Gatekeeper will now be explained. Monitor Function This function can display a list of call information managed by gatekeeper- registered Endpoints and by Meetings and the Gatekeeper.
  • Page 31 [Monitor (Endpoint)] Screen Category Description End Point Name Displays the name identifying each Endpoint. The [End Point Name] displays the [First Name], [Middle Name] and [Last Name] that were set when originally registering as a User. If [First Name], [Middle Name] and [Last Name] have not been set, the [H.323 Alias] will be displayed.

  • Page 32: Monitor Meeting Information

    Monitor Meeting Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click on [Meeting] from the [Monitor] menu. The [Monitor (Meeting)] screen will be displayed. A list of Meetings registered with the Gatekeeper will be displayed in the [Monitor (Meeting)] screen.
  • Page 33 [Meeting Member List] Screen Category Description User ID Displays the User ID of the connected endpoint. If the endpoint is not a registered user, this will be blank. Name Displays the name of the endpoint. H.323 Alias Displays the H.323 alias of the connected endpoint. E.164 Number Displays the E.164 number of the connected endpoint.
  • Page 34 Category Description Codec Displays the sending audio codec of the connected endpoint. (Sending Audio) Bit Rate Displays the sending audio bit rate of the connected endpoint. (Sending Audio) Codec Displays the receiving H.239 codec of the connected endpoint. (Receiving H.239) Resolution Displays the receiving H.239 resolution of the connected (Receiving...

  • Page 35: Monitor Call Information

    Monitor Call Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click on [Call] from the [Monitor] menu. The [Call] screen will be displayed. Hint When multiple Endpoints are connected to the server, data showing only the number of connected Endpoints will be listed and displayed.

  • Page 36: Calling To A Meeting

    Calling to a Meeting Methods to call an Endpoint to a Meeting will now be explained. Calling an Endpoint to a Meeting is executed from the [Monitor (Endpoint)] screen or the [Monitor (Meeting)] screen. Including an Endpoint in a Meeting requires that Endpoint’s [Connection Status] to be “Gatekeeper Registered”.

  • Page 37: Calling An Endpoint To A Meeting Via The [Monitor (Meeting)] Screen

    2 Enter the E.164 Number of the applicable Meeting in the text box. 3 Click the [Call to Meeting] button. “Updating was completed” message is displayed. Select a Meeting from the List 1 Click the [Select Meeting] button. The [Select Meeting] screen will be displayed. 2 Select the applicable Meeting from the Meeting List.
  • Page 38 Select an Endpoint with a H.323 Alias 1 Select [Input H.323 Alias] from the pull-down menu below the Meeting list. 2 Enter the H.323 Alias of the applicable Endpoint in the text box. 3 Click the [Call to Meeting] button. “Updating was completed”...

  • Page 39: Disconnecting An Endpoint From A Meeting

    Disconnecting an Endpoint from a Meeting Methods to disconnect an Endpoint from a Meeting will now be explained. Disconnect an Endpoint from a Meeting List How to Disconnect an Endpoint from a Meeting Click [Meeting] from the [Monitor] menu. The [Monitor (Meeting)] screen will be displayed. From the Meeting list, select the Endpoint you wish to disconnect.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5: Using Meetings (Application)

    Chapter 5: Using Meetings (Application) Meetings that meet your needs can be created by adding a variety of functions. A number of useful Meeting functions will now be explained. For more details about configuring and editing Meetings, refer to “Configuring a Meeting” (p. 23). Scheduling Meetings When creating a Meeting, the default mode setting for Meeting availability is: ALWAYS.
  • Page 41 Setting Category Description Repeat Mode Selects whether to repeat a Scheduled Meeting. • NO: Meeting is not repeated. • DAILY: Meeting is held at the same time every day. • WEEKLY: Meeting is repeated on the same day and time every week.

  • Page 42: Suppressing Video Refresh Requests From Endpoints

    Suppressing Video Refresh Requests from Endpoints Depending on the Endpoint, video refresh requests may be made to the server when packet loss occurs, for example. As the server transmits intra-frames in response to each video refresh request, the quality of the video transmitted from the server may decrease when several refresh requests are made, for example, during meetings with a large number of Endpoints.

  • Page 43: Using The Share Phone Book

    Using the Share Phone Book Select whether to display in the Share Phone Book the Meeting information that is registered on the server. You can configure these settings in the [Detail] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens. [Detail] Tab - Share Phone Book Setting Category Description...

  • Page 44: Using Templates

    Using Templates A Meeting Template is used as a model for configuring a Meeting. It contains the basic Meeting configuration so that each time a new Meeting is created, the same information does not have to be entered. Template configuration is accessed from the [Detail] tab of the [Add Meeting] screen or the [Edit Meeting] screen.

  • Page 45: Configuring Audio Details

    Configuring Audio Details You can configure latency and gain settings for audio. You can configure these settings in the [Detail] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens. [Detail] Tab - Audio Setting Category Description Audio Latency Required field. Meetings on the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER buffer audio frames allow for stable audio synthesis.

  • Page 46: Changing Transmission Resolutions For Endpoints With Insufficient Throughput

    Changing Transmission Resolutions for Endpoints with Insufficient Throughput If the actual throughput between Endpoints is less than the [Max Bandwidth (ep)] value configured for the Meeting, the transmission resolution to such Endpoints is automatically decreased. The resolution used during transmission is automatically determined as follows based on the [Max Bandwidth (ep)] setting in the [Basic] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens and the [Media Translator] settings in the [Detail] tabs.

  • Page 47: Using The Encryption Function

    Using the Encryption Function Configure settings for conducting meetings with H.235 encryption. These settings are enabled when the H.235 license is installed on the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER. Note This function may not operate depending on your country or region. You can configure these settings in the [Detail] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens.

  • Page 48: Configuring Video Details

    Configuring Video Details You can configure detailed video settings with the [Video] settings in the [Basic] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens. For more information about [Basic] tab settings, refer to “[Add Meeting] Screen” (p. 24). Restrictions According to [CPN] and [Video Codec] Configurations The [Resolution] options that are available differ depending on the [CPN] and [Video Codec] settings configured in the [Basic] tab.
  • Page 49 Video Codec Resolution H.264 High Profile 4CIF HD 720p HD 1080p Configuring Video Details...

  • Page 50: Restricting Meeting Users

    Restricting Meeting Users You can restrict Meeting Users or create a Meeting for specific Users only. Changes are made from the [Access] tab of the [Add Meeting] screen or the [Edit Meeting] screen. [Access] Tab Setting Category Description Access Control Select [Access Control Filter] when restricting access.

  • Page 51: Conducting Moderated Meetings

    Conducting Moderated Meetings With Moderated Meetings, it is possible for the Chairman to permit and prohibit speaking privileges by using [Control Panel]. To moderate a Meeting, the existence of a Chairman is necessary. When creating a meeting, select 1 User with Chairman privileges. Selecting a User with Chairman privileges is executed from the [Presenter] tab of the [Add Meeting] screen or the [Edit Meeting] screen.
  • Page 52 Category Description Call By List Click to display a list of users that can be called. Select the user you want to call and click [Call] to allow a user to participate in the meeting. Call By Input Click to open the [Call By Input] screen. Select [Input User ID], [Input H.323 Alias], or [Input E.164 Number], and enter the corresponding user information.

  • Page 53: Conducting Multiple Video Screen Meetings

    Conducting Multiple Video Screen Meetings You can conduct meetings in multiple video screen layouts by configuring the [CPN] and [CPN Layout Number] settings in the [Basic] tabs of the [Add Meeting] and [Edit Meeting] screens. You can also configure detailed settings for conducting multiple video screen meetings in the [VCMP] tab.

  • Page 54: Multiple Video Screen Layout

    For more information about multiple video screens, refer to “Multiple Video Screen Layout” (p. 54). Multiple Video Screen Layout This section explains the CPN multiple video screen layout. The number on the left of the figure shows the number of connected Endpoints. Layouts without a number on the left are a fixed display and are not affected by Endpoint numbers.
  • Page 55 Layout 8 7 or more Layout 10 9 or more Layout 13 9-10 11 or more 10 11 12 13 Layout 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Conducting Multiple Video Screen Meetings...
  • Page 56 HD Quality (W432P or HD 720p) Layout 1 Layout 2 2 or more Layout 3 3 or more Layout 4 4 or more Layout 8 5 or more Conducting Multiple Video Screen Meetings...

  • Page 57: Upstream Resolution From Endpoints

    Layout 10 9 or more Layout 13 9-10 11 or more Layout 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Upstream Resolution from Endpoints Upstream resolution from endpoints is automatically determined so that the image covers the largest pane in the specified multiple screen layout, without having to expand the image.

  • Page 58: Chapter 6: Using The Reservation System

    Chapter 6: Using the Reservation System About the Reservation System This function, which enables general Users to make Meeting reservations, is included with the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER. It is necessary for the administrator to configure the reservation system and prepare a reservation template in advance.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Reservation System

    Configuring the Reservation System Methods to configure the Reservation System will now be explained. In order for general Users to use the Meeting Reservation function, it is necessary first for administrators to configure the Reservation System, such as designating the mail server to be used for providing email notifications. Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges.

  • Page 60: Creating A Reservation Template

    Creating a Reservation Template Methods to create templates for Meeting Reservations will now be explained. Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click on [Reservation] from the [Meeting] menu. The [Reservation] screen will be displayed. Click the [Add Template] button.

  • Page 61: Reserving A Meeting

    Reserving a Meeting Methods for general Users to reserve a Meeting will now be explained. Login to VC ONLINE “http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/” with a general user account. Click on the [Reservation] menu. The [Reservation] screen will be displayed. Select the desired template, and click the grey icon inside the date box for the date you wish to reserve the Meeting.
  • Page 62 • The reserved Meeting will not appear on the [Monitor (Meeting)] Meeting list until the scheduled start time. [Reservation] Screen Setting Category Description Meeting Name Enter the Meeting Name. It is not possible to duplicate Meeting Names. If a duplicated Meeting Name is designated, the file name is automatically updated with a number attached to the end of the name, such as “(1)”.
  • Page 63 Setting Category Description Meeting Type Displays the name of the Meeting Type configured with the reservation template being used. This cannot be edited. Access Control Displays the Access Control Filter configured with the Filter reservation template being used. This cannot be edited. Fixed Position User By clicking this button, the user list will be displayed.

  • Page 64: Verify Personal Reservation Schedules

    Verify Personal Reservation Schedules Users can display a list of meetings that they reserved themselves and reserved meetings that they intend to attend. Login to VC ONLINE “http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/” with a general user account. Click [Personal Schedule] from the [Meeting] menu. The [Personal Schedule] screen appears.

  • Page 65: Delete Reservations

    Delete Reservations You can cancel reservations for meetings in the [Personal Schedule] screen. Note Users can only cancel meetings they reserved themselves. Login to VC ONLINE “http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/” with a general user account. Click [Personal Schedule] from the [Meeting] menu. The [Personal Schedule] screen appears.

  • Page 66: Deleting A Completed Meeting

    Deleting a Completed Meeting Methods to delete a completed Meeting will now be explained. Reserved Meeting information is not deleted automatically so delete as necessary. Note VC ONLINE displays may become slower if a large volume of completed meeting information accumulates. Be sure to delete the information periodically. Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges.

  • Page 67: Chapter 7: Server Monitoring

    Chapter 7: Server Monitoring Confirming HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Status The status of the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER can be confirmed by either displaying processes or referencing log files. How to Display Processes Right-click on the Server Desktop and click on [Open Terminal] from the menu.OLM When the Terminal Software opens, execute the following command.
  • Page 68 Command Example: cp -r /var/log/ /media/disc The HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER component and system log are located in /var/log/vn. Save to external media as and when necessary. Confirming HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER Status...

  • Page 69: Chapter 8: Gatekeeper

    Chapter 8: Gatekeeper Restricting Registrations Configuration conditions for restricting registrations will now be explained. By default, all Endpoints are permitted to register with the Gatekeeper, however, certain Endpoints can be restricted from registering with the Gatekeeper either by IP Address or E.164 number. Restrict Registrations Click on [Restriction] from the [Gatekeeper] menu.
  • Page 70 Setting Category Description Netmask This is a required field. Only displayed when the [Restriction Type] has been configured as [Restriction(IP)]. Enter the terminal’s [IP Address], if restricting by IP Address. Condition Only displayed when the [Restriction Type] has been configured as [Restriction(E164)]. Select the conditions determining whether the terminal is to be permitted or not.

  • Page 71: Edit Registration Restrictions

    Edit Registration Restrictions Click on [Restriction] from the [Gatekeeper] menu. The [Restriction] screen will be displayed. Select the restriction information you want to edit from [Restriction (IP)] or [Restriction (E164)], and click the [Change] button. The [Edit Restriction] screen will be displayed. Select whether to permit the Gatekeeper registration or not.

  • Page 72: Chapter 9: Vcmp Servers

    Chapter 9: VCMP Servers About VCMP Servers A VCMP server is a media processing server used for screen-exchange processing during meetings and screen-layout composition during CPN meetings. By using a VCMP server in conjunction with the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER, you can disperse the processing load for encoding and increase the number of meetings that can be conducted at one time.

  • Page 73: Registering Vcmp Servers

    Registering VCMP Servers After setting up the VCMP server, register the VCMP server information in VC ONLINE. This section describes how to register and edit the VCMP server information. Register VCMP Server Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges.

  • Page 74: Edit Vcmp Server Information

    Setting Category Description Default Master This software does not support this function. Alt Master This software does not support this function. Edit VCMP Server Information Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click on [Media Processor] from the [Server] menu.

  • Page 75: Chapter 10: Additional Configuration

    Chapter 10: Additional Configuration ARQ (Automatic Repeat ReQuest) Function When video or H.239 packet loss occurs during transmissions, this function automatically requests the transmitter to resend the packet. Audio packets are not supported with this function. This is a simplified version of the Real-Time ARQ function used on the PCS series.

  • Page 76: Configuring Personal Information

    Configuring Personal Information Methods to configure Users’ personal information will now be explained. Login to VC ONLINE, and click on [Personal] from the [User] menu. The [Personal] screen will be displayed, allowing changes to be made to the personal information of the logged in User. [Personal] Screen Setting Category Description...
  • Page 77 Setting Category Description Condition Indicates the status; [Busy], [Online] (User can be called), or [Offline] (User cannot be called). The [Action], [Forwarding Type], and [Forwarding Destination] settings can be configured for each status. Action Select the [Confirm], [Reject] or [Forward] Action when answering calls.

  • Page 78: Sending An E-Mail To Other Users

    Sending an E-mail to other Users Methods to send e-mail to other users will now be explained. Notes • It is necessary to configure the reservation system prior to sending an e-mail. • The e-mail address used is the address configured in the recipient’s User Information. Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges.

  • Page 79: Reporting

    Reporting Reporting offers a function for reporting operational results. Reporting is used in conjunction with the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER. How to Access the Reporting Function Login to VC ONLINE (http://[HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER address]:8080/) using an account with administrator privileges. Click [Report] at the top right of the page.
  • Page 80 Search Results Displays a record of information regarding previously completed call connections (call information). Category Description Serial number of search result Start time Time that the call was connected End time Time that the call was disconnected Call compilation Status code code CC: Call Completed normally CAD: Abnormal call disconnected...

  • Page 81: Sony Pcs-Xg/Xl/Xa/Xc Series Firmware Update Function

    The Terminal Software will then open so execute the following command. # cd /usr/local/vn # mkdir sony A directory entitled “sony” will be created under the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER’s /usr/local/vn directory. Copy the Sony PCS-XG/XL/XA/XC Series firmware to the sony directory.

  • Page 82: Status Display

    Confirms completion of update. However, it is displayed when completed the firmware file has been forwarded. normally Status Error! An error displayed when update is executed while Sony PCS-XG/ Communicating XL/XA/XC Series is busy. java.net.Connect Error when connection could not be completed. It is displayed for Exception: errors arising from executions routed through PCS-FT.

  • Page 83: Linking To The Hd Recording Server

    Linking to the HD RECORDING SERVER You can record meeting using the HD RECORDING SERVER. By configuring the following settings and specifying an HD RECORDING SERVER while making a reservation for a meeting, you can have recording start automatically when the meeting starts. For more information on HD RECORDING SERVER operations and functions, refer to the operating instructions for the HD RECORDING SERVER.
  • Page 84 Category Description Address Required field. Specify the IP address of the recording server. H.323 Alias Required field. Specify the H.323 alias of the recording server. Specify the first H.323 alias in the list of H.323 aliases (clotho.rs.h323.aliases) registered in the HD RECORDING SERVER settings (vnrs.conf).

  • Page 85: List Of Terms

    Appendix List of Terms Terms used in this Document and the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER document will now be explained. HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION ONLINE A portal site provided by the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER. A website that enables easy login to the HD VISUAL COMMUNICATION SERVER and its online help function can be displayed from this site.
  • Page 86 Meetings Meetings Meetings provide a virtual space to conduct audio, video and data communication. They can be likened to virtual conference system “Conference Rooms”. Meetings can be created, edited and deleted by System Administrators. As well as being a style of communication, Meetings can be categorized by the 2 methods by which they control audio and video distribution.
  • Page 87 In the state where only the Chairman can be heard, each General User appears on the Chairman’s screen, while only the Chairman appears on the General User screens. In a state where a General User has been granted permission to speak, each General User appears on the Chairman’s screen with priority on the speaker, while only the Chairman and the speaker appear on the General User screens.
  • Page 88 H.239 H.239 is an ITU-T recommendation from the H.32x Multimedia Communications’ macrofamily of standards for multimedia communications over various networks. It enables data, such as computer or video presentation materials to be transmitted together with a video conference session. Other Smtp Server Server used to send e-mail.

  • Page 89: Menu Components

    Menu Components This software is composed of the following menus. * These Menus, Setting Categories and Selection Options are not supported by this software. ABCDE Top Page Meeting Meeting ABCDE Change ABCDE Add by Copy Delete Reservation Timezone Add Template Reservation Delete Old Data Personal Schedule...
  • Page 90 Network Config SMTP Server SMTP port Reservation Email Address Subject Reservation Interval 1 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 / 60 Login ID Password MD5 Realm Firewall Traversal FT Servers Change Delete admin FT Group Clients Change Delete Media Processor...
  • Page 91 Control Panel Hangup Permit Speaking Prohibit Speaking Call By List Add User to Meeting Call Call By Input Input User ID / Input H.323 Alias / Input E.164 Number Call Change Mode Open forum / Side Meeting / Presenting Change LC Change LC Change CPN Layout Number 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16...
  • Page 92 Add/Edit Meeting Meeting ID Basic Meeting Name H.323 Alias E.164 Number Max Members Meeting Type Normal / Loopback / Moderated Meeting Mode Open Forum / Side Meeting / Presenting / Lecture Operator Mode Disable / MIC OFF / MIC ON Bandwidth Control STATIC / DYNAMIC Max Bandwidth(conf)
  • Page 93 Add/Edit Meeting Chairman Presenter Add/Edit Meeting VCMP Server VCMP Fixed Position User Reservation Template Meeting ID Meeting Name Max Members Meeting Type Normal / Loopback / Moderated Meeting Mode Open Forum / Side Meeting / Presenting / Lecture Operator Mode NONE / MIC OFF / MIC ON Bandwidth Control STATIC / DYNAMIC...
  • Page 94 Reservation Meeting Name Repeat Mode NO / DAILY / WEEKLY / MONTHLY Date Start Time [hour] 00-23 [min] 00 / 05 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 End Time this day / next day [hour] 00-23...
  • Page 95 Add/Edit Group Group ID Group Name Subordinate Group Subordinate User Personal User ID User Type Login Name Password H.323 Alias E.164 Number User Template Max Bandwidth Application Sharing Bandwidth Bandwidth Setting of DISABLE / ENABLE PCEP Profile First Name Middle Name Last Name e-mail IP Address...
  • Page 96 Add/Edit Server Setting* Value Enable Name(English) Description(English) Name(Japanese) Description(Japanese) Add/Edit FT Server FT Server ID FT Server Name Display Name IP Address Port Admin Web Port Add/Edit FT Group Client FT Group Client ID FT Group Client Name Display Name IP Address FT Server1 FT Server2...
  • Page 97 Add Command File* File Name Command Add/Edit Neighbor GK* Neighbor Gate Keeper ID IP Address Port Prefix Priority Gate Keeper ID Add/Edit Gateway* Gateway ID Gateway Name H.323 Alias E.164 Number IP Address Max Call Prefix Prefix Rewrite Priority Length Edit Prefix Rewrite...
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