Summary of Contents for TKO TANDBERG 8000
- Page 1 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 TANDBERG D12008 Rev. 11...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Encoding delay ............................30 (API) ............31 NTERFACE PPLICATION ROGRAMMABLE NTERFACE 4.3.1 Data Protocols............................32 4.3.2 Translation in RS232 cable for TANDBERG 8000 dual monitor ............33 ..................34 IDEO NTERFACES AND PECIAL IDEO EATURES 4.4.1 Video Inputs............................34 4.4.2 XGA Input (‘PC Presenter’) ........................ - Page 3 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.4.2.1 VGA, SVGA and XGA Pin layout .........................35 4.4.3 PC Soft Presenter ........................... 35 4.4.4 Video Outputs ............................36 4.4.5 XGA Output ............................36 4.4.6 Optimized Video Compression ....................... 37 4.4.7 Intelligent Video Management (IVM) .....................
- Page 4 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 5.8.4 H.231/H.243 (MCU control) ........................63 5.8.5 H.243 Password............................63 5.8.6 H.281 (FECC) ............................63 5.8.7 KG-194/KIV-7 (NATO encryption)......................63 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES........................64 TANDBERG’ ....................64 NVIRONMENTAL OLICY ......................64 NVIRONMENTAL ONSIDERATIONS PRODUCT APPROVALS..........................
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Page 5: Introduction
• When directly connected to a Local Area Network, TANDBERG's network manager enables automatic detection of speeds up to 3 Mbps. If the system is connected to both ISDN and LAN the TANDBERG 8000 can handle both ISDN sites and IP sites in the same call. - Page 6 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 The TANDBERG 8000 videoconferencing system consists of a Codec (COding / DECoding unit), combined with two PAL or NTSC monitors, a remotely controllable PAL or NTSC camera, the TANDBERG Natural Audio Module, a hand held remote control unit, a tabletop microphone and a single stand;...
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Page 7: Product Description
TANDBERG Natural Audio module. 2.1.1 Software Versions There is one software version for TANDBERG 8000; available in either PAL or NTSC. The software allows for calls up to: • 768 kbps on ISDN BRI • 2 Mbps on ISDN PRI/E1 (1.5 Mbps on ISDN PRI/T1) •... -
Page 8: Wide Angle View (W.a.v.e.) Camera
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 2.2 Wide Angle View (W.A.V.E.) Camera The TANDBERG 8000 is equipped with the W.A.V.E. Camera, which is controlled by the remote control. This allows the user to zoom, focus, pan and tilt the camera. The camera is either PAL or NTSC depending on the country of use. -
Page 9: Camera Pinouts And Connectors
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 • Horizontal resolution: 450 TV lines for PAL and 460 TV lines for NTSC. • Number of picture elements: 752 (h) x 582 (v) for PAL and 768 (h) x 494 (v) for NTSC. -
Page 10: Multiple Camera Control
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 2.2.3 Multiple Camera Control The TANDBERG 8000 is able to control up to four W.A.V.E. cameras from the remote control. The Main Camera must be connected to data port 2 on the Codec. The other cameras must be daisy-chained to the Main Camera. -
Page 11: Calculation Of Horizontal Viewing Area
The control cable for the camera must be connected to Data port 2. When the Codec is powered up, Data port 2 will automatically detect if a camera is attached to it. The TANDBERG 8000 supports two different camera protocols, the TANDBERG camera protocol and the VISCA protocol. To control the W.A.V.E. Camera, the following parameters are required on Data port 2: •... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 2.3 Remote Control 2.3.1 Transmission Protocol The Infra Red (IR) sensor for the remote control is located in front of the W.A.V.E. Camera, just below the front glass. There is also a second IR-sensor located in the front of the Codec itself, which will be automatically enabled if the W.A.V.E. -
Page 13: Monitors
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 2.4 Monitors The TANDBERG 8000 is supplied with either PAL or NTSC plasma monitors depending on the country of use, both supporting up to XGA resolution. The monitors are placed side by side inside the Monitor Rack. -
Page 14: Stand
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 2.5 Stand TANDBERG 8000 stand consists of the Base and the Monitor Rack, both with a removable rear panel The Natural Audio Module and the Codec are located inside the base. The Codec’s connections are easily accessible once the front door of the Base has been opened. -
Page 15: Operation And User Interface
The key tones may be turned off via the system’s data port if desired. The TANDBERG 8000 can also be controlled via the data port of the Codec by using a comprehensive set of data port commands . This enables the Codec to be controlled by a different user interface, such as an AMX or Crestron system. -
Page 16: Codec Interfaces
Extensive use of industry standard interfaces and connectors ensure effortless integration of external equipment with the TANDBERG 8000. These interfaces can easily be controlled via one of the intuitive user interfaces. The TANDBERG 6000 codec is used in the TANDBERG 8000 system. -
Page 17: Pri E1/T1 Isdn & Leased Line E1/T1 Interface
The boot-up text will not be removed until the PRI line is active or a remote control button is pressed. Several TANDBERG 8000 (i.e. 6000 codecs) can be connected to the second PRI port on the TANDBERG 8000 by cascading. Calling systems on the same PRI port is easily done through MSN. - Page 18 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 Cascading TANDBERG 6000 codecs ISDN Your PRI line CSU or PRI 2 PRI 1 PRI 2 PRI 1 PRI 2 Line Numbers PRI 1 ….7610 ….7611 ….etc…… Codec 6 0 0 0...
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Page 19: Leased Line E1/T1
4.1.1.2 Leased Line E1/T1 The TANDBERG 8000 has implemented the G.703 ITU standard as a network interface- Leased Line E1/T1. When connected to a Leased Line E1 network it is possible to run calls from 64 kbps up to 2 Mbps. -
Page 20: Bri Isdn Interface
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.1.2 BRI ISDN Interface TANDBERG 8000 is supplied with the following BRI ISDN Protocols • Euro-ISDN (ETSI) • Japan/Taiwan ISDN • National ISDN • Australia ISDN • AT&T custom • 1-TR6 •... -
Page 21: Ethernet / Lan Interface (H.323)
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.1.3 Ethernet / LAN Interface (H.323) The RJ-45 jack for the Ethernet interface (manual or automatic detection of 10/100Mb) supports bit rates from 64 kbps up to 3 Mbps. The ITU-T standard H.323 v4 protocol is implemented in the TANDBERG 8000. -
Page 22: Automatic Selection Of H.323 Or H.320 Outgoing Calls
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.1.3.2.3 IP type of service (TOS) TOS helps a router select a routing path when multiple paths are available. Delay- tells router to minimize delay Throughput- tells router to maximize throughput... -
Page 23: Configuring An H.323 Client On The Callmanager 4.0
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 The registration of a H.323 client in CallManager is supported on the CallManager (CCM) 4.0 software and forward. Note: CallManager does not support features like Duo Video, H.264 and encryption. A TANDBERG endpoint registered to CallManager will loose these capabilities. -
Page 24: Nat Support
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 one would first ping the default gateway, then the gatekeeper, and then the other endpoint. Traceroute Traceroute does exactly that; it traces the route an IP-packet takes to reach its destination and displays all router hops. Traceroute is very useful for seeing exactly where there is a routing-problem in the IP-network, and for checking where transport-delay is introduced. -
Page 25: Ip Packet Sizes
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 (*) Note: While using MultiSite, if a site is disconnected and reconnected without terminating the entire conference, the next site to be connected will have a H.245 port outside of the specified range. -
Page 26: Net Interface
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 Once a detected IP address conflict has been resolved, the TANDBERG system can be operated without reboot. 4.1.4 NET Interface The NET interface provides several network protocols to be used with terminal adapters in special applications. -
Page 27: Streaming
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.1.5 Streaming TANDBERG 8000 supports streaming of H.261 video and G.711 (µ-law) audio both when the system is in a call or outside a call. When inside a call, audio from both sides is streamed together with the video from the site that is ‘on air’... -
Page 28: Network Profiles
‘downspeeding’ of an IP call. (See also chapter on IPLR). 4.1.7 Network Profiles The TANDBERG 8000 has 3 fixed and 3 programmable Name, Prefix and Protocol settings that may be used when dialling. The system will automatically make an H.320 call if the dialled number is an ISDN number or an H.323 call if an IP address is dialled. -
Page 29: Encryption
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.1.8 Encryption The TANDBERG system has built-in encryption of audio, video and data for both H.323 (based on ITU standard H.235) and H.320 (based on ITU standard H.233 and H.234) calls. This feature supports DuoVideo, FECC, T.120... -
Page 30: Aggregation Standards
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.2 Aggregation Standards ISDN Aggregation H.221 Frame Structure from 64(56 ) kbps to 128 kbps ISO 13871 BONDING, Mode 1 from 64(56 ) kbps to 2 Mbps 4.2.1 BONDING • ISO 13871, BONDING Mode 1 for bit rates from 56 kbps up to 2 Mbps (1 to 30 channels). -
Page 31: Data Interface/Application Programmable Interface (Api)
Data Interfaces 2 x Data ports, RS-232 (9-pin D-sub), Up to 38400 Baud for Data & Control The dataports on TANDBERG 8000 are implemented as Digital Circuit Terminating Equipment (DCE). The pin-outs for both data ports are the same except pin no. 4, see note below. The connectors used are female 9-pin D-subs. -
Page 32: Data Protocols
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.3.1 Data Protocols Please refer to ‘Data port User Guide’ (D11943) for details. There are several different modes for the data ports as described below. • Data, Dynamic Data Channel mode (data port 1) -
Page 33: Translation In Rs232 Cable For Tandberg 8000 Dual Monitor
4.3.2 Translation in RS232 cable for TANDBERG 8000 dual monitor TANDBERG 8000 has an Intelligent VGA <-> S-Video switching device connected to Dataport 1 to utilize the local dual monitor. It will switch to the VGA cable (thus XGA resolution dual monitor) when PC is selected and S-Video cable (xCIF resolution on dual monitor) when e.g. -
Page 34: Video Interfaces And Special Video Features
, 75 ohm 4.4.2 XGA Input (‘PC Presenter’) The TANDBERG 8000 codec has a standard XGA Input. The supplied VGA cable should be connected to the codec’s XGA Input, thus making it simple to use for ad hoc PC presentations with no need for additional hardware. -
Page 35: Technical Description Of Tandberg 8000 With Software Version
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 The following VGA, SVGA and XGA inputs are supported SVGA 640X480_60Hz 800X600_56Hz 1024X768_60Hz 640X480_72Hz 800X600_60Hz 1024X768_70Hz 640X480_75Hz 800X600_72Hz 1024X768_75Hz 640X480_85Hz 800X600_75Hz 800X600_85Hz 4.4.2.1 VGA, SVGA and XGA Pin layout Pin Function... -
Page 36: Video Outputs
, 75 ohm load 4.4.5 XGA Output TANDBERG 8000 is provided with an XGA output port that scales the images- when required- to fit XGA monitors. The XGA output may be set as either a single or a dual monitor. It may also be set to Loopback, in which case video from the XGA input is shown on the XGA output. -
Page 37: Optimized Video Compression
TANDBERG participation in joint workgroups of ITU-T and ISO. H.264 is based on the ISO standard MPEG-4. The TANDBERG 8000 system supports H.264 video compression in both CIF and SIF resolutions . An encoding and decoding rate of a high-quality 30fps is achieved. H.264 may be used on the TANDBERG 8000 system for bandwidths of up to 768 kbps. -
Page 38: Ivm Resolution
XGA -> SVGA -> 4xCIF -> VGA -> CIF -> QCIF 4.4.8 Duo Video The TANDBERG 8000 is capable of receiving and transmitting two simultaneous H.320 (ISDN or NET interfaces), H.323 or Leased Line E1/T1 video signals 32 System will always try the first transmission mode, and then try the one to the right and so on (as indicated by the arrows) until the proper transmission mode is found. - Page 39 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 Automatic Duo Video set up When DuoVideo mode is set to Auto and the remote control buttons; DocCam, Aux, VCR or PC are selected, the system will use this video input as its Duo Video source. The call bandwidth will be split between the main video (including audio etc.) and the Duo Video.
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Page 40: Digital Clarity
Duo Video is supported using the H.263 and H.261 video compression standards. 4.4.9 Digital Clarity TANDBERG 8000 has the ability to transmit and receive live images using the Native Resolutions VGA, SVGA, XGA or 4xCIF/4xSIF. This feature is called Digital Clarity. -
Page 41: One-Touch Snapshot
(640 x 480 pixels), Digital Clarity 4.4.12 One-touch Snapshot The TANDBERG 8000's intelligent One-touch Snapshot button makes it easy to send and receive an image of the highest possible resolution. • If calling to a dual monitor system the still image will appear on the dual monitor. -
Page 42: Audio Interfaces And Special Audio Features
Mic. Mic. Audio out 4.5.1 Audio Inputs The TANDBERG 8000 Codec has a total of six audio inputs, three microphone audio inputs and three line level inputs. General: • The input gains on all six inputs are independently adjustable. • All six inputs can be independently enabled or disabled. -
Page 43: Specification Audio Line Inputs
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.5.1.2 Specification audio line Inputs Audio in 4: Input 4 enables connection of a microphone amplifier or a microphone mixer if more than 3 microphones are required. When using an external mixer, it is very important that this is a fixed mixer. Automatic, smart and other types of adaptive mixer will cause the echo canceller to malfunction. -
Page 44: Specification Audio Science Microphone (Optional Equipment)
19.5 dB (in the level settings menu) to obtain optimum performance. 4.5.2 Audio Outputs In addition to the Codec internal alerting speaker, the TANDBERG 8000 Codec has three audio outputs. The output levels on all three outputs are independently adjustable. -
Page 45: Specification Audio Line Outputs
1) 4.5.3 Flexible Audio Features • The TANDBERG 8000 has a flexible integrated audio system, which consists of 6 audio inputs where any number of audio inputs can be active at the same time. • When storing presets, all audio settings will be stored together with the selected video source/camera position. -
Page 46: Acoustic Echo Cancellers
4.5.4.1 Adjusting the Acoustic Echo Cancellers The TANDBERG 8000 has the ability to manually adjust the echo cancellers in two ways to obtain the best performance for rooms with special acoustic environments; room size and motion, each controlled by a 0-15 slidebar placed under the echo control menu. -
Page 47: Noise Reduction (Nr)
This setting is without memory (i.e. the system does not have to readapt when the movement setting is changed). 4.5.5 Noise Reduction (NR) Two sorts of noise can be removed when using the TANDBERG 8000, namely low frequency noise and constant noise. The noise reduction algorithms are either both enabled or both disabled. -
Page 48: Vcr Audio Features
VCR mode in audio functionality. This feature requires extra analogue telephone add-on equipment. Please, note the TANDBERG 8000 has the ability to include ISDN telephone calls to mobile phones or analogue phones in a video meeting without any external equipment (ref. Ch. 4.7). -
Page 49: Audio Compression Algorithms
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.5.11 Audio Compression Algorithms The following audio algorithms are supported on the TANDBERG 8000: • G.711 48/56/64 kbps, 3.1 kHz bandwidth. • G.728 16 kbps, 3.1 kHz bandwidth. • G.722 48/56/64 kbps, 7 kHz bandwidth. -
Page 50: System Management
Ethernet port TANDBERG Management Suite (Optional, purchased separately) 4.6.1 LAN Interface Set-up The LAN interface supported on the TANDBERG 8000 is 10base-T and 100base-T compatible. The system supports the following settings of this interface: • Auto The codec will auto-detect the speed/duplex on the LAN •... -
Page 51: Platform Requirements
• An FTP client (please see ‘Upgrading software in TANDBERG Videoconferencing units’- document D10238- for details) • A web-browser (please see ‘TANDBERG 8000 User Manual’ for details) • A Telnet client (please see ‘Data port User Guide’- document D11943- for details) •... -
Page 52: System Management Functionality
4.6.4.2 Remote software upgrades during a call The TANDBERG 8000 has the ability to upgrade another TANDBERG system when inside a call (IP, ISDN or NET interfaces) by using the built-in file system. The management PC needs to be connected to the calling codec via the Ethernet port to upgrade a remote system. -
Page 53: Remote Management Using Snmp
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.6.4.6 Remote Management using SNMP: The TANDBERG system may be managed from a remote Management System such as the TANDBERG Management Suite (TMS) using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). For further info on SNMP refer to document ‘TANDBERG SNMP’ (D12190). -
Page 54: Menu Password
MD5 hash algorithm from this string and a secret password. The response is used as the management password. It changes every time because the challenge is different every time. 4.6.7 Layer 4 ports used by the system The following TCP and UDP ports are relevant for the TANDBERG 8000 system. Port Number Service... - Page 55 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 5555-55xx H323/H.245/Q.931 Outgoing H.323 call: First call uses 5555 for outgoing Q.931 and 5556 for H.245, next uses 5557 for Q.931 and 5558 for H.245, etc. Incoming H.323 call: First uses call uses 5555 for H.245, second 5556 etc. Disconnecting a site in a call will not free up available 55XX ports until the whole conference is down.
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Page 56: Web Snapshots
(on-screen menu or RS-232 dataport connection). 4.8 TANDBERG MultiSite The TANDBERG 8000 has a built-in MCU (Multi Conference Unit) providing up to four video sites and one audio site connected in a call with the same high quality audio and video as in a normal point to point call. - Page 57 The MultiSite is able to accept incoming calls as well as connecting other sites from the TANDBERG 8000; or a mixture of incoming and outgoing calls. To dial into the MultiSite the far sites A, B and C must dial in on TANDBERG 8000’s 1...
- Page 58 Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 For control of MultiSite, the TANDBERG 8000 supports Request floor, Release floor and Terminal Site naming (System name). In addition, the host of the MultiSite can use Chair control- i.e. the MultiSite system can choose which site to be viewed by all.
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Page 59: Multisite Cascading
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 4.8.1 MultiSite Cascading The TANDBERG 8000 may be cascaded with other MultiSite systems (up to three) to allow for up to 10 video sites and 4 audio telephone sites to participate in the same call (i.e. 14 sites in total). -
Page 60: Miscellaneous Features
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 5. Miscellaneous Features 5.1 Multi-language Options The TANDBERG 8000 supports multiple languages for its on screen menus. The user can select between the following languages • Chinese • Japanese • Chinese (simplified) •... -
Page 61: Boot Up Logo
5.3 Boot up logo It is possible to customize the boot up logo on the TANDBERG 8000 through the codec’s file system. The logo file must be in jpg-format and the file size cannot be larger than 704 x 480 pixels . -
Page 62: Maximum Call Length
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 5.6 Maximum call length Normally a call will stay up until it is disconnected by the user. The system has the ability to automatically disconnect the call (incoming or outgoing) after a certain time. -
Page 63: H.231/H.243 (Mcu Control)
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 5.8.4 H.231/H.243 (MCU control) When connected to an external MCU (Multi Conference Unit) on ISDN or IP networks, the TANDBERG system uses the ITU standard H.231 ‘Multipoint control units for audiovisual systems…’... -
Page 64: Environmental Issues
(national and international). Environmental Considerations Like other electronic equipment, the TANDBERG 8000 contains components that may have a detrimental effect on the environment. • Printed-wiring boards made of plastic, with flame-retardants like Chloride or Bromide. -
Page 65: Product Approvals
The MTBF value is dependent on correct handling (e.g.: ESD protective measures are used), installation and use of the TANDBERG 8000. • The Useful Life Cycle for the TANDBERG 8000 is in excess of 6 years. • TANDBERG is in a position to identify batches of products with possibly less reliability than stated above ('product tracking') and will in such an event inform their customers. -
Page 66: Technical Specification Of Tandberg 8000
95 kg 210 lbs * Footprint of TANDBERG 8000: Width – 86 cm (33.9”) x Depth – 74 cm (29.1”) • Total weight of TANDBERG 8000 system is approx. 193 kg (426 lbs) • Total height of the system is: Base&Monitor rack + Camera=172.7 cm (68”) Standard cables for TANDBERG 8000 Part no. -
Page 67: Packaging
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 9.2 Packaging 9.2.1 TANDBERG 8000 parcels TANDBERG 8000 is shipped in three parcels. The following table shows the approximate measurements of each parcel. Parcel A Parcel B Parcel C Base 2 Monitors* Frame (Incl. -
Page 68: Technical Specification Sheet
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 10. Technical specification sheet System Components Audio Inputs (6 inputs) 2 x 50" wide screen plasma monitors- (NTSC or PAL), 3 x microphone, 24V phantom powered, XLR connector Wireless remote control, W.A.V.E. camera, microphone, Natural... -
Page 69: Security Features
Technical Description of TANDBERG 8000 with software version E3/B8 Duo Video Other Supported ITU Standards Available on all networks Available in MultiSiteTF (over IP & ISDN) H.320, H.323, H.281, BONDING (ISO 13871), H.231, H.243, Available on dual and single monitor systems H.331...
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