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3-207-456-16 (1)
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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
PCS-1/1P
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-207-456-16 (1) Video Communication System Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-1/1P © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 This manual focuses on using ISDN lines to conduct a videoconference, but it also covers non-ISDN lines. If you use ISDN lines, consult your Sony dealer for more information. • The ISDN service may not be available in some areas.
  • Page 3 If you dispose the unit, consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The built-in battery must be treated as a chemical waste. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Using This Manual ... 9 Features ... 10 System Components ... 12 Basic System Components ... 12 Optional Equipment ... 13 System Configuration ... 15 System Configuration via a LAN ... 15 System Configuration via an ISDN ...
  • Page 5 Copying the Setting of the Phone Book Menu ...66 Deleting the Registered Remote Party ...66 Creating a Private Phone Book ..66 Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference Starting a Conference by Calling a Remote Party ...69 Turning on the Power ...69 Using the Launcher Menu ...70 Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode ...73 Calling a Remote Party ...74...
  • Page 6 Saving Still Images Using the Communication Submenu ... 113 Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — Communication Submenu ... 114 Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor ... 115 Switching the Picture Displayed on Dual Monitors ... 117 Using Multiple Microphones ... 118 Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) ...
  • Page 7 Installing the MCU software ... 160 Setting for a Multipoint Videoconference ... 162 Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List ...164 Starting a Multipoint Videoconference ...168 Calling Remote Parties ... 168 Receiving a Call from a Remote Party ... 172 Using the Display Control ...173 What is “Broadcast Mode”? ...
  • Page 8 Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors ... 223 List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/1P ... 224 Videoconferencing Room Layout .. 226 Camera Range ... 226 Installing the Communication Terminal and Camera ... 227 Glossary ... 228 Menu Configuration ... 231...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Installation And Preparation

    Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Using This Manual The chapters cover the following contents; please read the chapters that may be required for your type of videoconference. Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation This chapter guides you through the system configuration and information required to use your Video Communication System for the first time.

  • Page 10: Features

    Features The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is a videoconferencing system that provides natural, face-to-face communications with a remote party by transmitting and receiving images and sound via LAN (Local Area Network) or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) connections. Supports ITU-T international...
  • Page 11 of one monitor for motion pictures, and the other monitor for pictures from a computer or still images. Supports an encrypted videoconference (only for LAN connection) When you connect to other terminals via LAN, you can start a videoconference only with the terminals that enter the preset password.

  • Page 12: System Components

    The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is composed of basic system components for a basic videoconference, and optional equipment for an enhanced videoconference. Basic System Components The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is the basic system of the PCS- 1/1P Videoconferencing System. It contains the following components: Unit PCS-P1/P1P Communication...

  • Page 13: Optional Equipment

    A TV or projector, etc. is required to monitor the images for videoconferencing system. Unit TV, Projector, etc. Optional equipment especially designed for use with the PCS-1/1P The following optional devices are used to enhance your videoconference. Unit PCS-B384 ISDN Unit...
  • Page 14 Software PCSA-SP1 SIP Software Connecting cables Use the following connecting cables to connect devices in this system. PCS-1/1P Video Communication System Cable Camera cable (0.25 m (0.8 feet)) S-video connecting cable (1.5 m (4.9 feet)) Audio connecting cable (1 m (3.3 feet))

  • Page 15: System Configuration

    System Configuration The PCS-1/1P Video Communication System has various system configuration capabilities using the basic components and optional equipment. This section describes seven typical examples. System Configuration via a LAN This allows you: • To hold a point-to-point videoconference over LAN.

  • Page 16: System Configuration Via An Isdn

    Up to three ISDN lines with the PCS-B384 ISDN Unit or up to six ISDN lines with the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit can be connected to one PCS-1/1P composed of two B channels that carry data signals on the ISDN interface, enabling both channels to be used for one ISDN line connection (2B connection), or each for a separate ISDN line connection (1B connection).

  • Page 17: System Configuration Via A Lan For Multipoint Conference

    System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference You need to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software. This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN. • To show still images stored in a “Memory Stick”. •...

  • Page 18: For Multipoint Conference

    System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCS- 320M1 H.320 MCU software. This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to six sites over ISDN. •...

  • Page 19: Conference

    System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Conference Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software (for LAN) and PCS- 320M1 H.320 MCU software (for ISDN) enables conduct of a multipoint conference via a LAN and ISDN mixed. Two Communication Terminals in which MCU software is installed must be connected via a LAN.

  • Page 20: Multipoint Data Conference

    System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box especially designed to use with this System and to install the optional PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software. This allows you: • To hold a multipoint videoconference among up to ten sites over LAN. •...

  • Page 21: Conference

    System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCS-384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit and the PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box especially designed for use with this System and to install the optional PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software. This allows you: •...

  • Page 22: System Connections

    System Connections This section describes the typical system connections. Notes • Be sure to turn off all the equipment before making any connections. • Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit or Communication Terminal. •...

  • Page 23: System Connection Via An Isdn

    System Connection via an ISDN Notes • Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable or the interface cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or ISDN Unit. • Used with the PCS-B768 ISDN Unit for the first time, the Communication Terminal may automatically upgrade the software of the ISDN Unit.

  • Page 24: Preparing The System

    Preparing the System Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander Most of the operations with the Video Communication System can be controlled with the supplied Remote Commander. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with correct polarities into the battery compartment.

  • Page 25: Turning On/Off The Tv Monitor

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

  • Page 26: Turning The System On/Off

    Turning the System On/Off This section describes how to turn on or off the Communication Terminal. Turning On Turn on the TV monitor. If the IR repeater is installed in the TV monitor, set the TV monitor to standby mode. The TV monitor will turn on simultaneously when the Communication Terminal is turned on.

  • Page 27: Standby Mode Function

    • The POWER indicator on the camera goes off when the system enters standby mode. • If you use a Sony TV monitor with the IR repeater installed under the remote sensor, the TV monitor will enter standby mode together with the Communication Terminal.

  • Page 28: Setting The Video Communication System To Standby Mode

    The Video Communication System enters standby mode and the POWER indicator on the Communication Terminal lights in orange. The POWER indicator on the camera goes out. If the IR repeater is installed in a Sony TV monitor, it will go into standby together with the Video Communication System. Note When the Communication Terminal and the Camera are separately installed, point the Remote Commander to the Camera for operations.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume On The Tv Monitor

    Turning Off Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the off position ( Turn off the power of other equipment used for the videoconference. Note Set the power switch on the Communication Terminal off when the system will not be used for an extended period.

  • Page 30: Displaying The Versions And Options

    Displaying the Help Pressing the HELP button on the Remote Commander displays a balloon help or a help screen to guide most operations on the monitor screen. Note You can hide the balloon help used for entering characters. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to show the menu, select “Character Input Help”...

  • Page 31: Setting Up The System For The First Time - Initial Setup Wizard

    Setting Up the System for the First Time — Initial Setup Wizard When you turn on the Communication Terminal for the first time after installation and the self-diagnosis is completed, the setup wizard appears on the monitor screen. Register your local system data with the setup wizard using the Remote Commander.
  • Page 32 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Next”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The ISDN Setup Wizard appears when the PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit is connected. When the ISDN Unit is not connected, the LAN Setup Wizard is displayed.
  • Page 33 Note When you use the PCS-B384 ISDN unit and connect 2 or 3 ISDN lines, enter the sub-addresses in the B1 to C2 text boxes in addition to the A1 and A2 boxes. When you use the PCS-B768 and connect 2 to 6 ISDN lines, enter the sub-addresses in the B1 to F2 text boxes in addition to the A1 and A2 boxes.

  • Page 34: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu The Video Communication System uses the on-screen menus to make various adjustments and settings. This section describes how to adjust or set the items in the menus and gives a brief introduction of the menus. For the menu configuration, see page 231. Operation The basic operation through the menu is explained by taking the Setup menu.

  • Page 35: Menu Configurations

    Menu Configurations The menus of this system configure as described below. For more detailed menu configurations, refer to “Menu Configuration” on page 231. Launcher menu Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Angle Adj. Angle Adj. Press to show help IP:0.0.0.0 ISDN:012345678912 Video:Main Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX Selecting the icons on the menu tabs shown on...
  • Page 36 Launcher menu Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Press to show help IP:0.0.0.0 ISDN:012345678912 Video:Main Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX The launcher menu appears when the Video Communication System is turned on or is displayed while it is not connected to a remote party. For details on the launcher menu, see pages 70 to 72.
  • Page 37 Memory Stick menu Memory Stick The Memory Stick menu is used when you are using a “Memory Stick”. The menu is not displayed unless a “Memory Stick” is installed in the Communication Terminal. The menu appears when you select the menu tabs displayed by selecting “Menu”...

  • Page 38: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters This section explains how to enter the letters, numerals or symbols on the text box in the menu using the Remote Commander. ON/OFF DISPLAY (CLEAR) VOLUME ZOOM button VIDEO INPUT SELECT (SYMBOL) VIDEOINPUT DISPLAY SELECT button CLEAR SYMBOL PinP FAR/NEAR BACK...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2: Registration And Setup For System Administrators

    Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators This chapter describes the registration and settings to be carried out by the system administrator.The chapter is intended to be read by the system administrator. Registering Local Information Before starting a conference, register the required information on the local terminals of the system using the Setup menu for administrator.

  • Page 40: Dial Setup Menu

    The selected setup menu appears. Dial Setup Page: 1/4 Line I/F Bonding Auto Number of Lines 12B (768K) LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Prefix Prefix-None Restrict Auto Save Set the respective items. For details on individual items, see the relevant menu pages. After the setting is completed, use the V, v, B or b button to select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
  • Page 41 LAN Bandwidth Selects the bandwidth to be used when connected to a LAN. You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”. When “Other” is selected, a bandwidth value between 1 and 1920 Kbps can be entered.
  • Page 42 Audio Mode Selects the compression format of audio to be sent to a remote party. ALL: Sends any audio compression format depending on the format used on the remote site. MPEG4 Audio: Sends audio based on the MPEG4 format. G.722.1: Sends audio based on the G.722.1 standard.

  • Page 43: Answer Setup Menu

    Page 4/4 Dial Setup Page: 4/4 Telephone Mode Auto More Options Enable User Name Input Save Telephone Mode Selects the audio compression format when conducting a voice meeting. Auto: Selects an appropriate format automatically. G.711 µ-law: Selects the format based on the G.711 µ-law standard.
  • Page 44 the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case, set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing. LAN Bandwidth Select the bandwidth to be used when connected to a LAN. You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”.

  • Page 45: General Setup Menu

    On: Enables control of each other’s cameras. Off: Disables control of the remote party’s camera. T.120 Data Selects whether you conduct a data conference via the T.120 standard using NetMeeting (only for the ISDN connection). On: Enables conduct of the T.120 data conference.
  • Page 46 Standby Mode Sets whether the Communication Terminal is set to standby mode if it is not operated for a specified period of time. On: Activates standby mode. Off: Deactivates standby mode. Standby Time Specifies the time that the system remains on before entering the standby mode.
  • Page 47 Page 3/4 General Setup Page: 3/4 Language English IR Repeater Mode MODE1 Control by Far End Character Input Help Memory Stick Format Save Language Selects the language used for messages or menus. You can select among from 17 languages; English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Tradition Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Polish,...

  • Page 48: Audio Setup Menu

    AUX1 Enter the label to be displayed when “AUX1” (equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX1 on the Communication Terminal) is selected in the Video Input Select menu. AUX2 Enter the label to be displayed when “AUX2” (equipment connected to the VIDEO IN AUX2 on the Communication Terminal) is selected in the Video Input Select menu.
  • Page 49 available regardless of the “Input Select” setting. Off: Disables the built-in echo canceler. Lip Sync Selects whether to enable the Lip Sync function. On: Enables the Lip Sync function. The movement of the speaker’s lips is synchronized with his voice. Off: Disables the Lip Sync function.

  • Page 50: Lan Setup Menu

    LAN Setup Menu When you conduct a conference via a LAN, set the items in the LAN Setup menu. For details on the settings, consult with the network administrator. Page 1/8 LAN Setup Page: 1/8 DHCP Mode Host Name Auto IP Address Auto Network Mask...
  • Page 51 Trap Destination Enter the address of the trap destination SNMP manager. Community Enter the community name managed by the SNMP manager. The default setting is “public”. Normally, there is no need to change. Description Enter the description of this terminal. The default setting is “Videoconference Device”...
  • Page 52 TCP Port Number When “Port Number Used” is set to “Custom”, enter the TCP port number. The display shows usable port numbers. UDP Port Number When “Port Number Used” is set to “Custom”, enter the UDP port number. The display shows usable port numbers. For details on the port numbers used, see “List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/ 1P”...

  • Page 53: Administrator Setup Menu

    PPPoE User Name Enter a user name when you use PPPoE for LAN connection. PPPoE Password Enter a password when you use PPPoE for LAN connection. Page 8/8 LAN Setup Page: 8/8 Fixed IP for PPPoE Fixed IP address for PPPoE PPPoE DNS Obtain automatically Primary DNS...

  • Page 54: Isdn Setup Menu

    Web Access Selects whether or not to permit accessing the PCS-1/1P via a Web browser or Telnet. Disabled: Prohibits accessing via a Web browser or Telnet. Enabled: Permits accessing via a Web browser or Telnet. Page 2/2 Administrator Setup Page: 2/2...
  • Page 55 Page 2/7 Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting the telephone numbers. ISDN Setup Page: 2/7 Area Code Local Number Save Auto SPID Area Code Enter the area code to be used for the ISDN interface. Do not enter the first “0” number of your area code.

  • Page 56: Spid Setting For Customers In The Usa And Canada

    SPID Setting for Customers in the USA and Canada If you connect to an ISDN switch type, configuration of SPID (Service Profile Identifier) is required. When you select “Auto SPID” in the ISDN Setup Wizard (see page 32), the “Area Code”, “Local Number” and “SPID”...

  • Page 57: Multipoint Setup Menu

    For the AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) and AT&T 5ESS (Multipoint Custom ISDN) switch type Enter the SPID in the A1 text box only. ISDN Setup Page: 6/7 SPID 019876532001 Save For the NTI DMS-100 (National ISDN), NTI DMS-100 (Custom ISDN), AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) switch type Enter the different SPID numbers in the A1 and A2 text boxes.
  • Page 58 Notes • The number of ISDN channels to be used for connecting a second remote point or more is defined by the number of ISDN lines you are using. • When you are called from a remote party and the remote party has set a lower number of ISDN channels than that set on this terminal, the setting on the remote party’s terminal has priority.

  • Page 59: Machine Information Menu

    Machine Information Menu The Machine Information menu shows the versions of the Communication Terminal and the connected equipment for exclusive use, installed software versions, etc. Machine Information Host Version VerX.XX ISDN UNIT Version VerX.XX DSB Version VerX.XX DSP Version VerX.XX Software Option Multipoint(H.323) Option I/F...

  • Page 60: Status Menu

    Status Menu The Status menu shows the current status of communication. The ISDN Line Status, LAN Line Status or LAN Connection Status will also be displayed depending on the line interface used. Communication Status One page for each point connected to the system will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Encryption Via Lan Menu

    LAN Line Status Status LAN Line Status Page: 3/4 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status: Cause Code: : No call in progress : Connected : No network : Call failed : Call in progress LAN Connection Status Status LAN Connection Status Page: Send Receive...

  • Page 62: Sip Setup Menu

    SIP Setup Menu The SIP Setup menu is used to conduct a videoconference with an IP phone using the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). For details on a videoconference using SIP, see Chapter 9. Note The SIP Setup menu is available when the system has the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software installed.

  • Page 63: Registering A Remote Party - Phone Book

    Registering a Remote Party – Phone Book You can register the telephone number or IP address of a remote party in the Phone Book, allowing you to dial the party very easily. Up to 500 remote parties can be registered in the Phone Book.
  • Page 64 Set up various items for the line on a remote site. When “LAN” is selected in step 4 List Edit Index OSAKA Line I/F: LAN Bandwidth: 1024 Kbps Save 1 Enter the IP address of the remote party. Enter the host name and domain name when using the DNS server (ex.

  • Page 65: Changing The Contents Of The Phone Book

    Lines”. Up to 6B-channel connection is available when using this method. Note When you set “Number of Lines” to “2B”, you can connect to the remote party by selecting “ISDN (2B)” from “Line I/F” in the Dial menu. To set up more detailed options When “More Options Enable”...

  • Page 66: Copying The Setting Of The Phone Book Menu

    Deleting the Registered Remote Party Follow the procedure below to delete the remote party from the Phone Book. Open the Phone Book menu. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the remote party to be deleted in the Phone Book menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
  • Page 67 Open Page 2 of the Administrator Setup menu. Administrator Setup Page: 2/2 Save Phone Book Load Phone Book Auto Dialing Create Private Phone Book Delete Private Phone Book Copy to Private Phone Book Save For how to open the menu, see “Registering Local Information”...
  • Page 68 Press the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Edit”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The List Edit menu appears. List Edit Index OSAKA ALPHA 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 Line I/F LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

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

  • Page 70: Using The Launcher Menu

    Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to on ( The Communication Terminal turns on after a while. POWER indicators (Lights in green.) Three indicators on the front of the Communication Terminal and the POWER indicator on the camera light, then only the POWER indicators on both units remain on in green.
  • Page 71 2 System indicators The indicators show the current status of the local camera by the icons or letters listed below. Indicator Identificati Description (icon) The indicator is shown in dark when the LAN is enabled status to use, and in light when it is disabled. Multipoint Multipoint mode is activated.
  • Page 72 Indicator Identificati (icon) Audio: Audio input Phone Book button The Phone Book menu is displayed when you select this button by pressing the V, v, B or b button and then the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. Dial button The Dial menu is displayed when you select this button by pressing the V, v, B or b button and then the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Video/Audio Quality Mode

    Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode You can select whether priority for video/audio quality is given to still picture, motion picture or sound. Press the V, v, B or b on the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can also display the menu by pressing the MENU button on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 74: Calling A Remote Party

    Press the v button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Setup Video/Audio Multipoint Mode Keep pressing the [MENU] button to show more detailed setup menus. The settings are saved and the screen returns to the launcher menu. Calling a Remote Party To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Dial”,...
  • Page 75 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Line I/F”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Press the V or v button to select the line interface used to connect to the remote party, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
  • Page 76 • To delete the entered IP address, press the DISPLAY (CLEAR) button on the Remote Commander. 2 Select the LAN bandwidth. V, v, B or b Use the PUSH ENTER button. Press the the displayed submenu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. You can choose from among 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and Other.
  • Page 77 Note To connect to the remote party by entering all the telephone numbers for the ISDN lines used If the videoconferencing system of the remote party is not equipped with the BONDING function, entering one remote party’s telephone number does not allow automatic connection of multiple ISDN lines used to connect to the remote party.
  • Page 78 Redial function Once you have input the IP address or ISDN line number using the Dial menu, it will be entered in the text box of the Dial menu the next time you open the menu. Notes The redial function is not available: –...
  • Page 79 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote party from the Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Phone Book RECENT TOKYO ISDN OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS 1234567 If the desired remote party does not appear, see “To search for a remote party in the Phone Book”...
  • Page 80 To call a remote party registered in the Private Phone Book Insert a “Memory Stick” in which the Private Phone Book is registered into the Memory Stick slot on the Communication Terminal. The Phone Book menu changes to the Private Phone Book menu. Private Phone Book RECENT Anne...
  • Page 81 To search for a remote party in the Phone Book The Phone Book displays the list of the six parties at a time. When you select “Recent”, the Phone Book lists the six names you have most recently dialed. Selecting the “0-9”, “A-I”, “J-S” or “T-Z” tab opens the submenu. When you select the desired number or letter from the corresponding submenu, the Phone Book lists the six party names which start with the selected number or letter.

  • Page 82: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party

    • Make sure that the TV monitor is turned on. If you insert the IR repeater under the remote sensor on the Sony TV, set the TV to standby mode. For setting of the answer mode, see “Auto Answer” in the Answer Setup menu on page 43.
  • Page 83 Note See pages 85 to 98 to adjust the sound and picture during the conference. To receive a call in manual answer mode When you receive a call, the Communication Terminal rings and the message “Incoming call. Answer?” appears on the monitor screen. Press B or b to select “OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

  • Page 84: Ending The Conference

    Ending the Conference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander. The message “Disconnect?” appears on the monitor screen. Press the B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “OK”, then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ) button on the Remote Commander again. The system is disconnected.

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume of the sound to be received from a remote party. Press the VOLUME + button on the Remote Commander to increase the volume, VOLUME – button to decrease it. The volume level indicator appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 86: Synchronizing Audio And Video - Lip Sync Function

    Cutting Off the Sound On Answering – Mic on Answer Function You can cut off the sound to be sent to a remote party when you have answered a call from the remote party. If you set “Mic on Answer” to “Off” in the Answer Setup menu, only the picture on the local party will be sent to the remote party when answering a call.

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Camera

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

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Camera Angle And Zoom

    Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom Determine the angle of view and the size of the picture to be displayed on the monitor screen by adjusting the angle and zoom. You can make adjustments in the monitor screen during communication and in the launcher menu when not in communication.
  • Page 89 The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle and zoom. Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Press to show help Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired angle of view is obtained.

  • Page 90: Brightness

    Press the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle so that the desired angle of view is obtained. Use the ZOOM button to zoom in or out. Press the ZOOM T button to zoom in (to enlarge image), and the ZOOM W button to zoom out (to obtain wider range of image).

  • Page 91: Settings

    To display the picture to fill the monitor screen To display the picture in full screen while the Camera menu is displayed, select “Adjustments”, then press the PinP button on the Remote Commander. To cancel the full screen mode, press the RETURN button or PinP button on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 92 Adjust the camera angle and zoom. Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to adjust the zoom. Keep one of the number buttons 1–6 pressed. The angle and zoom setting is stored in the selected number button, and the message “Registered to Preset number 1 (–6).”...

  • Page 93: Recalling The Preset Angle And Zoom Setting

    The FAR indicator is displayed on the monitor screen when the remote camera is selected. Adjust the angle and zoom. Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the camera angle, and ZOOM button to adjust the zoom. Press the PUSH ENTER button.
  • Page 94 Press the V or v button to select the preset number (1-6) you want to recall, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Camera Preset Save Preset Load Adjustments The setting of the preset number is recalled and the camera moves to the position of that setting.

  • Page 95: Selecting The Input Picture And Sound

    Selecting the Input Picture and Sound This section describes how to switch the picture displayed on the monitor screen, and how to switch the input picture and sound. Switching the Displayed Picture Between the Local and Remote Pictures Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears.
  • Page 96 Note While in communication you can switch the video input of the remote system by selecting “Far” in the Video Input Select menu. Video Input Select Near Main Main: Select the picture shot by the Camera. Object: Select the picture from the optional PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand.

  • Page 97: Switching The Sound To Be Sent To The Remote Party

    Switching the Picture Displayed on the TV Monitor Each press of the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander switches the picture displayed on the monitor screen as follows: Notes • A still image is displayed only when it has been transmitted or received. •...

  • Page 98: Monitoring The Local Picture As A Window Picture - Pinp Feature

    Monitoring the Local Picture as a Window Picture – PinP Feature You can display the picture shot by the local camera on your monitor screen as a window picture (Picture-in-Picture). This function enables you to check how your own party is monitored on the remote site. To display the window picture Press the PinP button on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 99: Chapter 4: Videoconference With Optional Equipment

    With Optional Equipment This chapter describes the various videoconferences using the optional equipment in addition to the components contained in the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System. To conduct a data conference using the optional PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box, see Chapter 5.
  • Page 100 Open the Memory Stick menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu, and select Memory Stick Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the still image you want to display, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears.
  • Page 101 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a still image from which you want to start a slide show, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The submenu appears. Memory Stick Send Load Delete Slide Show Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Slide Show”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

  • Page 102: Sending A Still Image Stored In A "Memory Stick

    To delete a still image Display the Memory Stick menu, select the still image you want to delete, and press the PUSH ENTER button. Select “Delete” from the displayed submenu with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The selected still image is deleted from the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 103 For details on a slide show, see page 100. Note The image file to be sent will be saved to the directory “\DCIM\100MSDCF”. Using Still Images Stored in a “Memory Stick” for a Videoconference...

  • Page 104: About A "Memory Stick

    About a “Memory Stick” What is “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a new compact, portable and versatile IC (Integrated Circuit) recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products.

  • Page 105: Formatting A "Memory Stick

    – extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun. – under direct sunlight. – very humid or subject to corrosive substances. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 106: Sending Motion Pictures As Still Images

    Sending Motion Pictures as Still Images You can send motion pictures shot by the Camera or those output from the connected external equipment as still images. When you are sending pictures that contain lots of text, it is recommended that you send them as still images.

  • Page 107: Communication Submenu

    To stop “Continuous Send” Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. Select “Stop” from the displayed submenu with the V or v button, then press the PUSH ENTER button. To cancel still image display Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the submenu.

  • Page 108: Still Images

    Sending Motion Pictures Output from a Document Stand as Still Images During communication motion pictures output from the optional PCS-DS150/ DS150P Document Stand connected to the Communication Terminal can be frozen, and you can send a still image to the remote party. To send a still image Shoot the image you want to send with the Document Stand.

  • Page 109: Equipment As Still Images

    Sending Motion Pictures Input from an External Camera or Other Equipment as Still Images During communication a motion picture output from an external camera or VCR connected to the Communication Terminal can be frozen, and then sent to the remote party. External camera, VCR, etc.

  • Page 110: Receiving Still Images From A Remote Party

    Receiving Still Images from a Remote Party During communication you can receive still images of the pictures shot by the remote camera if “Far End Camera Control” items are set to “On” both in the Answer Setup menu on the answering site and the Dial Setup menu on the dialing site.

  • Page 111: Saving Still Images To A "Memory Stick

    Saving Still Images to a “Memory Stick” You can save the picture shot by the local camera or input picture from the connected equipment or the remote picture during conference in a “Memory Stick”. Saving Still Images Using the Still Image Menu Insert the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 112: Saving Still Images Using The Memory Stick Menu

    When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK” when you selected “Save” in step 4 The message “Memory Stick write-protected” appears and you cannot save the still image file. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full The message “Memory full.”...
  • Page 113 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to move the cursor to the last thumbnail, the “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Memory Stick The selected picture is saved to the “Memory Stick” and a thumbnail is created.

  • Page 114: Communication Submenu

    Using a Convenient Menu Available during Communication — Communication Submenu During communication with a remote party, pressing the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander opens the communication submenu. The communication submenu allows you to perform operations often used during communication only by selecting the item in the menu. Communication submenu Selecting each item with the V or v button and pressing the PUSH ENTER button enables the following operations:...

  • Page 115: Using Two Monitors - Dual Monitor

    Connect the second monitor to the VIDEO OUT MONITOR SUB or RGB OUT connector on the Communication Terminal. When you are using Sony monitors, insert the IR repeater under the remote sensor of the second monitor and connect it to the IR OUT 2 jack on the Communication Terminal.
  • Page 116 Notes • When “Dual Monitor” is set to “Off”, still images will be displayed on the first monitor screen. • When “Dual Monitor” is set to “On”, the local picture is displayed on the second monitor screen while not in communication. To display the picture on the second monitor screen Set “Sub Monitor Out”...

  • Page 117: Switching The Picture Displayed On Dual Monitors

    Switching the Picture Displayed on Dual Monitors You can display the following pictures on the first or second monitor while in communication. First monitor FAR/NEAR button First monitor • Enables display of motion pictures on the local or remote site. •...

  • Page 118: Using Multiple Microphones

    Using Multiple Microphones The microphone built in the PCS-C1/C1P Camera Unit is assumed to be used to conduct a conference among about three participants. You can connect the optional PCS-A1 or PCS-A300 microphone to the System, allowing more persons to participate in the conference. To connect the optional microphones Connect the optional microphones to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 connectors on the Communication Terminal.
  • Page 119 Microphone layout examples Microphone built in the PCS-1/1P PCS-1/1P PCS-A300 microphones PCS-A300 PCS-1/1P PCS-A1 microphones PCS-A1 PCS-1/1P Using Multiple Microphones...

  • Page 120: Using The Communication Transducer (Cte)

    Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) The CTE Communication Transducer is an integrated system equipped with uni-directional microphones and omni-directional acoustic speaker. The unit is enabled to pick up clear voice with minimum background noise from all directions and to emit clear sound equally in all directions. To connect the CTE-600 Communication Transducer CTE-600 to an input/output...
  • Page 121 CTE layout example PCS-1/1P CTE-600 Using the Communication Transducer (CTE)

  • Page 122: Recording Audio During A Conference

    Recording Audio During a Conference You can record the voices of the participants on both the remote and local sites during a conference if you connect a video cassette recorder to the AUDIO OUT (MIXED) jack on the Communication Terminal. This is convenient for taking minutes of the conference.

  • Page 123: Sending Audio/Video From The External Equipment To A Remote Party

    Sending Audio/Video from the External Equipment to a Remote Party The Communication Terminal allows you to send the picture and sound output from the connected equipment such as a VCR to the remote party. To connect the video equipment for input The Communication Terminal is equipped with two video inputs.
  • Page 124 When set to “AUX”, the sound from the external equipment is input and the sound from a microphone is deactivated. When set to “MIC + AUX”, both sounds are input. Sending Audio/Video from the External Equipment to a Remote Party...

  • Page 125: Outputting Video Signals To External Equipment

    Outputting Video Signals to External Equipment The Communication Terminal allows you to output the video signal to the connected external equipment such as a projector and VCR. To connect the external video equipment for output VCR, etc. to Video input Video connecting cable (not supplied) Projector, etc.

  • Page 126: Conducting A Conference Without The Picture - Voice Meeting

    Conducting a Conference Without the Picture – Voice Meeting Using the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System, you can conduct a conference only through voices via a normal phone without connecting the videoconferencing system. (Voice Meeting) Basic connecting procedures are the same as those for videoconferencing.

  • Page 127: Controlling The Remote System With The Tone Signal - Dtmf Transmission

    Controlling the Remote System With the Tone Signal – DTMF Transmission The Video Communication System enables you to control the remote system connected by transmitting the tone signal (DTMF: Dual Tone Multi Frequency) assigned to the numbers for dialing (0-9, Press the button on the Remote Commander during communication.

  • Page 128: Conducting A Data Conference Using Netmeeting - T.120 Data Conference

    • When the Communication Terminal is used for a multipoint videoconference, the T.120 data conference is not available. • When the PCS-1/1P Video Communication System is connected with a videoconferencing system at the remote party via LAN, conduct the T.120 data conference without using the PCS-1/1P.
  • Page 129 To connect to a computer via a hub Connect the Communication Terminal to a computer using the UTP straight cable. Computer to LAN connector To configure the Communication Terminal Open Page 2 of the General Setup menu, and enter the IP address of the computer in which the NetMeeting application is installed in the “T.120 PC Address”...
  • Page 130 Click “Calling” in the NetMeeting window on the computer of either a local or remote party. Enter the IP address set for the Communication Terminal in the “Address” text box of the “Call to” dialog box. Click “Call”. After a while the connection is completed. For details on how to operate, refer to the Help menu of the NetMeeting application.

  • Page 131: Accessing The Communication Terminal

    Accessing the Communication Terminal The following controls are available to access the Communication Terminal. For details on each control, consult your Sony dealer. Using a Web Browser Accessing the IP address of the Communication Terminal from a Web browser allows you to control or set up the Terminal.

  • Page 132: Chapter 5: Data Conference

    Data Solution Box for communication and the network mask. (Unusable IP address for the PCS-1/1P) = (IP address of the PCS- DSB1)&(Network mask) The IP address of the PCS-DSB1 is fixed at “192.254.1.2”. If the Network mask is assumed to be “255.255.0.0”, an unusable IP address is as follows:...

  • Page 133: Connection Example Using The Data Solution Box

    Connection Example Using the Data Solution Box Notes • Be sure not to turn on the power of each unit until all the connections are completed. • Do not connect/disconnect the camera cable or the interface cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or Data Solution Box.
  • Page 134 Notes on the connection example • Power to the Data Solution Box is supplied from the PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal with a connection described above. • Connect a projector, etc. to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box. This connection enables you: –...

  • Page 135: To Connect The Cte

    To connect the CTE-600 Communication Transducer Connecting cable (supplied with the CTE-600) CTE-600 to an input/output connector to AUX OUT To use the Communication Transducer connected to the Data Solution Box • Set “CTE” in the Audio Setup menu to “DSB AUX IN” (page 48). •...

  • Page 136: Using Audio/Video Signal From The Connected Equipment For A Conference

    Using Audio/Video Signal from the Connected Equipment for a Conference Setting Before Conferencing To use a microphone connected to the Data Solution Box Set “Mic Select” to “DSB MIC” in the Audio Setup menu (page 48). To use a projector, etc. connected to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box Set “Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)”...
  • Page 137 RGB B: Select the picture from the computer connected to the RGB IN B connector. Video Input Select Near Main Press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The indicator of the RGB A or RGB B button on the upper panel of the Data Solution Box lights according to the selected input.
  • Page 138 Note While you are transmitting the computer picture, you cannot receive a still image or a computer picture from any other terminal. Ending your transmission enables you to receive it. When you are receiving a still image or computer picture from any other terminal, you cannot transmit a computer picture from equipment connected to the Data Solution Box.
  • Page 139 When the PCS-1/1P is used as a receiving terminal Setting of “Monitor Output Out (or Sub Monitor connector for a Out)” on the receiving computer terminal picture on receiving When When terminal “Dual “Dual Monitor” Monitor” is set to is set to “Off”...
  • Page 140 Setting of “Monitor Output Out (or Sub Monitor connector for a Out)” on the receiving computer terminal picture on receiving When When terminal “Dual “Dual Monitor” Monitor” is set to is set to “Off” “On” RGB OUT on the PCS-DSB1 (DSB) (DSB) (only when the...
  • Page 141 When videoconferencing system other than the PCS-1/1P and PCS-11/11P such as the PCS-1600 is used Resolution Video Remarks frame rate Sends and receives the pictures in 4CIF, and the original high-resolution picture cannot be obtained and detailed portion cannot be clearly seen.

  • Page 142: Displaying The Picture On A Projector Or Monitor

    Displaying the Picture on a Projector or Monitor When you connect the Data Solution Box to the Communication Terminal, connections with external monitors, etc. using the following four outputs are available. The connections allow output of the picture to one or two monitors selected from among four.

  • Page 143: Monitors

    RGB OUT (DSB): Outputs the signal to a monitor (Monitor D in the illustration above) connected to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box. Note When “Dual Monitor” is set to “Off” in the General Setup menu, output to a monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT MONITOR SUB connector is not available.

  • Page 144: Chapter 6: Videoconference Using A Whiteboard

    Videoconferencing using the whiteboard is available only between systems equipped with the PCS-1/1P You cannot use this function with other Sony videoconferencing systems such as PCS- 1600, or other manufacturers’ systems. or when a receiving terminal is PCS-G70/G70P or PCS-11/11P...

  • Page 145: Connection Example With A Whiteboard

    Connection Example With a Whiteboard Notes • Be sure to turn off all the equipment before making any connections. • Do not connect/disconnect the cable with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication Terminal or mimio Xi. TERMINAL VISCA OUT AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 146: Attaching The Mimio Xi On The Whiteboard

    Attaching the mimio Xi on the Whiteboard Attach the mimio Xi at the upper left corner of a whiteboard vertically or horizontally, then set the attachment orientation of the mimio Xi and the size of the whiteboard using the menu. Vertically To set the attachment orientation of the mimio-Xi According to the orientation of the mimio Xi, set “Whiteboard Attachment”...

  • Page 147: Conducting A Videoconference Using A Whiteboard

    Conducting a Videoconference Using a Whiteboard ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT LAN or ISDN ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT Start the videoconference. When you intend to send the whiteboard picture, press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the communication submenu on the monitor screen.
  • Page 148 Local monitor screen Write anything using the stylus, marker or eraser that come with the mimio Xi on the whiteboard. The notes you are writing are displayed in real-time on the remote and local monitor screens. Whiteboard Notes • Only one whiteboard can be used at a time. If more than two terminals use the whiteboard with the mimio Xi connected, the whiteboard picture written by the party who has set “Whiteboard ON”...
  • Page 149 To store the notes written on the whiteboard Display the communication submenu and then select “Save”. The whiteboard picture displayed on the monitor will be stored in the “Memory Stick” as a still image. To exit from the whiteboard mode The whiteboard user should open the communication submenu, select “Whiteboard OFF”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

  • Page 150: Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference Via Lan

    Video Communication Systems connected via LAN. You cannot conduct an encrypted videoconference if the system is connected via an ISDN, via ISDN & LAN, or with Sony video communication systems other than the PCS-1/1P or with other manufacturers’ videoconferencing systems.

  • Page 151: Preparing For An Encrypted Videoconference Via Lan

    Preparing for an Encrypted Videoconference via LAN To start an encrypted videoconference, each terminal has to set the same password and set “Encryption via LAN” to “On” in the Encryption via LAN menu. Encryption via LAN Page: 1/1 Encryption via LAN Encryption Password Enter a password using 13 to 20 alphabetical characters, numerals or symbols.

  • Page 152: Starting An Encrypted Videoconference Via Lan

    Starting an Encrypted Videoconference via LAN You can start an encrypted videoconference via LAN by calling a remote party in the same manner as a daily videoconference. During an encrypted videoconference via LAN, the displayed on the screen. Notes • When the will not be encrypted.

  • Page 153: Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

    Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference This chapter describes how to conduct a multipoint videoconference using the H.323 and/or H.320 protcol. For conducting a multipoint videoconference, installation of the optional PCS-323M1 MCU software (for LAN connection) based on the H.323 standard or the optional PCS-320M1 MCU software (for ISDN connection) based on the H.320 standard is required.

  • Page 154: Connection Examples For A Multipoint Videoconference

    Connection Examples for a Multipoint Videoconference Using the LAN Connection (Up to 6 Points) Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323MCU software in one Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points. If the Communication Terminal is called from a new remote party during a point-to-point videoconference, it can shift to a multipoint conference automatically (“On the fly”...

  • Page 155: Using The Cascade Connection Via Lan (Up To 10 Points)

    Using the Cascade Connection via LAN (Up to 10 Points) Installing the optional PCS-323M1 H.323MCU software in two Communication Terminals enables cascade connection, allowing you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to ten points. PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software TERMINAL VISCA OUT AUDIO OUT AUX1–...

  • Page 156: Using The Isdn Connection

    Using the ISDN Connection Installing the optional PCS-320M1 H.320MCU software in one Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points by using the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit. PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software TERMINAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN...
  • Page 157 Note When you are called from a remote party and the remote party has set a lower number of ISDN channels than that in this terminal, the setting on the remote party’s terminal has priority. To connect with a normal phone When you are using an ISDN connection, a normal phone can be connected at up to five points.

  • Page 158: Connections

    Using the LAN and ISDN connections Installing both the PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software in one Communication Terminal enables conduct of a multipoint videoconference with the terminals connected via a LAN and ISDN. PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software TERMINAL AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 159: Using The Lan And Isdn Cascade Connection

    Using the LAN and ISDN cascade connection Installing both the PCS-323M1 H.323 and PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software in two Communication Terminals enables cascade connection including two main terminals. Connecting four terminals to one main terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference via a LAN and ISDN among up to ten points.

  • Page 160: Preparing For A Multipoint Videoconference

    Preparing for a multipoint videoconference Installing the MCU software Notes on installing the MCU software • You cannot install the software if the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick in which the MCU software is stored is set to “LOCK”. •...
  • Page 161 To check if the installation of the software is completed The multipoint mode icon appears in the launcher menu when “Multipoint Mode” is set to “On”. Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Press to show help IP:0.0.0.0 Video:Main Multipoint mode icon The installed software will be shown in “Software Option”...

  • Page 162: Setting For A Multipoint Videoconference

    Setting for a Multipoint Videoconference You can set various items regarding a multipoint videoconference using the Setup (participants) menu or the Multipoint Setup menu of the Administrator Setup menu. Setup (participants) menu Select “Multipoint Mode” to “ On” or “Auto”. The other items for a multipoint videoconference can be set in the Multipoint Setup menu.
  • Page 163 Multipoint Setup menu Set “Multipoint Mode” to “On”or “Auto”, and set other items in the menu. Multipoint Setup Page: 1/2 Multipoint Mode Broadcast Mode Number of Lines Total LAN Bandwidth Restrict Multipoint Setup Page: 2/2 Video Mode Audio Mode Display Terminal Name Far End Camera Control Reject Answer For details on the setting of the items, see “Multipoint Setup Menu”...

  • Page 164: The Multipoint Connection List

    Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List You can register the multipoint connection list that includes all remote parties for a multipoint videoconference in the Phone Book. It allows you to dial all the parties simultaneously. You can enter new remote parties to register the multipoint connection list, or add the parties registered in the Phone Book to the multipoint connection list.
  • Page 165 Select the line interface icon or a still image to be displayed in the Phone Book. The icon is shown as “ Set up the line interface of the remote parties. When “ IP” is selected Enter the IP addresses of all the parties in the A to E text boxes. When “...
  • Page 166 Press the ENTER button to open the submenu, press the V or v button to select “ On”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Phone Book RECENT TOKYO OSAKA PARIS 0.0.0.0 (multipoint) mark is added to the upper left of the selected name in the list and the remote party is registered in the multipoint connection list.
  • Page 167 The List Edit menu appears. All the IP addresses or telephone numbers of the parties marked with are entered in the number text boxes. List Edit Index 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 1 2 3 .

  • Page 168: Starting A Multipoint Videoconference

    Starting a Multipoint Videoconference Calling Remote Parties To call remote parties registered in the multipoint connection lists Select the multipoint connection list registered in the Phone Book. The multipoint connection lists are marked with “ IP & ISDN”. Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to display the submenu, press the V or v button to select “...
  • Page 169 Press the button on the Remote Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to open the submenu, press the V or v button to select “ On”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Phone Book RECENT TOKYO ISDN OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS 1234567 (multipoint) mark is added to the upper left of the selected name in the...
  • Page 170 The system begins dialing the number of the remote party with the “ Dialing (IP)”, “ on the monitor screen, and the ON LINE indicator (blue) on the Communication Terminal blinks. When the system connects to all the parties, the message “Meeting starts!” appears on the screen, and the ON LINE indicator stops blinking and lights.
  • Page 171 To register a normal phone, enter the telephone number with “T” at the beginning. (e.g., T0312345678) Dial More Options For details on the setups, see step 3 in “To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book” on page 74. Select “Dial”, and press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 172: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party

    If some points are not connected The following dialog appears. Select the desired item. Start Meeting: Starts a conference with remote parties connected. Disconnect All: Cancels all the connections and restores the launcher menu. Redial: Redials the numbers of the points that you failed to connect. Receiving a Call from a Remote Party Operations are the same as those for a point-to-point conference.

  • Page 173: Using The Display Control

    Using the Display Control During a multipoint videoconference with the MCU software installed in the communication Terminal you can control the following operations. What is “Broadcast Mode”? You can use the “Split”, “Split (Fixed)”, “Voice Activate” and “Broadcast” modes. Split mode This mode allows display of the pictures from the connected remote terminals and the picture of the local terminal by splitting the monitor screen.
  • Page 174 Split (Fixed) mode The pictures from the connected remote terminals and the picture of the local terminal are displayed by splitting the monitor screen as the same manner as those in the split mode. You can specify a picture among the split windows to fix it in the lower right window for the six-split mode.

  • Page 175: Broadcast Modes And Displayed Windows

    Broadcast Modes and Displayed Windows The chart described below shows the window displayed on the monitor screen when you select one of the Broadcast Modes. According to the connection status of your system, some modes cannot be selected. In the connection status with no window shown in the chart, the corresponding mode is not available.

  • Page 176: Switching The Broadcast Mode

    Switching the Broadcast Mode At the beginning of the conference the mode set with “Broadcast Mode” in the Multipoint Setup menu is activated. You can switch the mode during communication. Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Broadcast Mode”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.

  • Page 177: From Any Other Terminal

    To display the local picture in the Voice Activate mode You can display the local picture only on your monitor screen while the broadcast mode remains in Voice Activate mode. Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander. The Display Control menu appears. Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Near”...

  • Page 178: Ending The Multipoint Videoconference

    Ending the Multipoint Videoconference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander. The following submenu appears. Disconnect Cancel Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Disconnect”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The screen changes to the split window screen and the following menu appears. The location of the pictures in the split windows A to E (or A to C) is restored to that when the terminals were connected.

  • Page 179: Notes On Secondary Terminals

    Notes on Secondary Terminals If there is a terminal that is not adequate for the settings set by this system, that terminal is called the secondary terminal. Communication capabilities between the secondary terminal and this system are shown below. • Sending/receiving audio •...

  • Page 180: Connecting The External Mcu

    Connecting the External MCU LAN or ISDN Control Broadcast Mode Terminal Near Chair Camera Request ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT PCS-1/1P ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT...
  • Page 181 The chair control is activated and you can control up to 99 terminals. The chair control feature is canceled if you set “Broadcast Mode” to “Chair Release”. Note When you operate incorrectly, the message “MCU operation rejected.” will appear on the monitor screen. Displaying the picture of the selected terminal Open the Display Control menu.
  • Page 182 Exiting the chair control Open the Display Control menu. Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Chair Release” under “Broadcast Mode”. The chair control is not available for the local party. Connecting the External MCU...

  • Page 183: Multipoint Attribute

    Multipoint Attribute Number Attribute Maximum number of terminals that can be connected to a single Maximum number of concurrent (independent) conferences that can be supported in a single MCU Maximum number of ports that can be connected to other MCUs Network interfaces at each port BRI Restricted network capability Transmission rates available at...
  • Page 184 Number Attribute Method of choosing Selected Communication Mode - SCM Capability of secondary terminals Call setup provision(s) Control capabilities 13.1 Numbering of terminals Simple chair control using BAS 13.2 MLP facilities [refer to ITU-T T series] 13.3 H.224 (simplex data) Cascading 14.1 Fixed rates (“simple”)

  • Page 185: Chapter 9: Videoconference Using Sip

    Chapter 9: Videoconference Using SIP This chapter describes how to conduct a videoconference using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). SIP is a protocol to start communication via a network standardized by IETP (Internet Engineering Task Force). For conducting a videoconference with an IP phone using SIP, installation of the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software in the Communication Terminal and connection via a SIP server are required.

  • Page 186: Connection Examples For A Videoconference Using Sip

    Videoconference Using SIP Connection Example for Point-to-Point Videoconference Connect the Communication Terminal in which the optional PCSA-SP1 SIP software has been installed to an IP phone and a SIP server via a hub. PCS-1/1P PCSA-SP1 SIP software TERMINAL AUDIO OUT AUX1–...
  • Page 187 Communication Terminal allows you to conduct a multipoint videoconference among up to six points. By adding the PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU software, a multipoint videoconference with SIP and ISDN connections mixed is also enabled. PCS-1/1P PCSA-SP1 PCS-323M1 AUDIO OUT AUX1–...
  • Page 188 PCSA-SP1 PCS-1/1P PCS-323M1 PCS-320M1 TERMINAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUX1– –AUX2 (MIXED) VIDEO OUT MAIN– MONITOR– SUB RGB OUT to 100BASE-TX/ 10BASE-T Notes • Cascade connection is not possible even if SIP software is installed in two or more Communication Terminals.

  • Page 189: Preparing For A Videoconference Using Sip

    Preparing for a Videoconference Using Installing the SIP Software Notes on installing the SIP software • You cannot install the software if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” in which the SIP software is stored is set to “LOCK”. •...

  • Page 190: Setting For Sip

    To check if the installation of the SIP software is completed “SIP” is shown in “Software Option” of the Machine Information menu. Machine Information Host Version ISDN UNIT Version DSB Version DSP Version Software Option Option I/F Host Name IP Address MAC Address Serial Number For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information...
  • Page 191 Enter “Registered User Name” and “Password” on page 2 of the SIP Setup menu. SIP Setup Page: 2/2 Registered User Name SIP1 ISDN Password **** Save Note On the Communication Terminal with the PCS-H.322M1 H.323 MCU software installed, enter the user names and passwords for all the terminals to be connected for a multipoint videoconference.

  • Page 192: Registering Remote Parties In The Phone Book

    Registering Remote Parties in the Phone Book The basic procedure for registration is the same as the registration of a remote party for a point-to-point videoconference. Select “New Entry” in the Phone Book menu to display the List Edit menu, then enter the name of the remote party in the Index text box.

  • Page 193: Starting A Videoconference Using Sip

    Starting a Videoconference Using SIP Calling Remote Parties To call a remote party registered in the Phone Book Select “Phone Book” in the launcher menu, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The Phone Book menu appears. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select a remote party from the Phone Book, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
  • Page 194 Select “SIP” under “Line I/F”. Dial More Options Enter the address of a remote party in the IP text box. The format of the address may be the following: • 4000 (number assigned by the SIP server) • 4000@sip.com • 192.168.1.1 (IP address) Select “Dial”, then press the PUSH ENTER button, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( The system begins dialing the party entered in step 3.

  • Page 195: Ending A Videoconference

    Receiving a Call from a Remote Party Operations are the same as those for a point-to-point conference. For details, see “Receiving a Call from a Remote Party” on page 82. Ending a Videoconference To end a point-to-point videoconference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( Commander.

  • Page 196: Appendix

    Appendix Location and Function of Parts and Controls PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal Front/Right side 1 2 3 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT a ON LINE indicator Blinks during dialing or answering and lights in blue when connection is completed. It turns off when the system is disconnected.

  • Page 197: Pcs-C1/C1P Camera Unit

    g MIC1/MIC2 (PLUG IN POWER) jacks (minijack) Connect to the optional PCS-A1 or PCS- A300 microphone. Power is supplied to the microphone from the Communication Terminal. h ISDN UNIT connector Connect to the TERMINAL connector on the optional PCS-B384 or PCS-B768 ISDN Unit.

  • Page 198: Pcs-R1 Remote Commander

    a Lens b Microphone c POWER indicator (green) Lights when the power switch on the Communication Terminal is set to on and goes out when it is set to off or the Terminal is set to standby mode. d Remote sensor Point the Remote Commander to the sensor when operating this System.

  • Page 199: Menu Button

    c DISPLAY (CLEAR) button Switches the picture displayed on the monitor screen. Deletes a line when used for character input. d PinP (BACK SPACE) button Displays a window picture when pressed during communication. Each time you press this button, the location of the window picture changes.

  • Page 200: Pcs-B768 Isdn Unit

    PCS-B384 ISDN Unit (Optional) Front/Upper panel STATUS Rear a STATUS indicator Lights in orange when power is supplied to the ISDN Unit. When initializing is complete, blinks in green. b STATUS 1-3 indicators Lights in orange when link synchronization of each ISDN connector is established.

  • Page 201: Pcs-Dsb1 Data Solution Box (Optional)

    PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (Optional) Front/Upper panel RGB A RGB SELECT RGB B SEND RGB IN A RGB IN B Rear LINE OUT MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 5 TERMINAL a RGB A input select button and indicator Selects the video input from the video equipment connected to the RGB IN A...

  • Page 202: On Screen Messages

    On Screen Messages Check the following if a message appears on the TV monitor when operating the Communication Terminal. Message Incorrect dialing setup. CANNOT COMPLETE CONNECTION (The following code and message appear.) Unknown network error: Number does not exist: 2,3,6 Network congestion: Normal disconnection: Line is busy: 18,19 System not responding:...
  • Page 203 Message Dialing your own number is invalid. GateKeeper error. Busy line - Connection not possible. Far end inactive System not responding. Close this menu to connect line Cannot establish all connections Connection time out. Communication error Configuration error MCU operation rejected. Corrupted data stream-Terminating connection.
  • Page 204 Message No Memory Stick. Memory Stick write-protected. Memory full. Memory Stick file error. Memory Stick file decode error. Memory Stick size error. There are no images recorded in the Memory Stick. File error. File size error. File decode error. Format error. Settings cannot be changed during communication.
  • Page 205 You cannot use the Data Solution Box. The whiteboard can be used for a videoconference only between PCS-1/1P systems. The battery in the stylus for the whiteboard is low. Replace the battery in the stylus with a new one.
  • Page 206 Message Some trouble occurs during connection. Connection has failed. Check the information registered to the gatekeeper. Connection has been rejected as the data exceeds the bandwidth of a gatekeeper. Gatekeeper does not respond. The ISDN Unit is not connected. The ISDN line is invalid. Check the ISDN connection.
  • Page 207 Message PPPoE server admission has failed. Check the PPPoE User Name and Password are entered correctly. LAN configuration error. Fixed IP for PPPoE is set to On. Check the Fixed IP for PPPoE is entered correctly. PPPoE server admission fails. Dial again after confirmation of the PPPoE settings.
  • Page 208 Message LAN configuration error. Connection is not complete as an invalid port number is specified. Line is busy. Try to dial again later. Local number is not set correctly in the ISDN Setup menu. Set it correctly. Line connected with 1B (64K). Local number setting for ISDN configuration may not be correct in the remote party.
  • Page 209 Message Connection using SIP is not available. Initialization error. Connection using SIP is not available. Unauthorized handle. Connection using SIP is not available. Maximum sessions over. Connection using SIP is not available. Server internal error. Connection using SIP is not available. Provisional response timeout.
  • Page 210 The following messages indicate the state of the system. No action is required. Message Meeting starts! Starting connection. Meeting ends. Please wait. Installation completed. The still image has been sent. Still image transmission cancelled. Preset 1 (–6) selected. Still image saved to Memory Stick.
  • Page 211 Message Use of the Private Phone Book is not available. The system is connecting to a LAN via PPPoE. Meaning The “Memory Stick” in which the Private Phone Book is registered has been removed from the Communication Terminal. You cannot use the Private Phone Book. The Video Communication System is connecting to a LAN using PPPoE.

  • Page 212: Troubleshooting

    26). Replace the batteries with new ones (page 24). Turn off the system immediately and consult with Sony dealer. Adjust the sound volume by pressing the VOLUME +/– buttons on the Remote Commander (page 29). Adjust the volume of the TV monitor.
  • Page 213 Symptom Cause No picture. The selected picture source is not tuned on. Video input is not selected properly. Select the video input with the The selected picture source is not correctly connected to the System. A voice meeting is held. Movement of the camera is prevented.
  • Page 214 Symptom Cause No connection. Some of the system settings are not correct. The IP address and network mask are not set correctly (when using LAN). The LAN or ISDN cable is disconnected. The LAN or ISDN cable is connected to the incorrect connector.
  • Page 215 Symptom Cause No connection. Answering the call is not permitted by the remote terminal as it is operating for setups, etc. The remote terminal is not set to auto answer mode. The ISDN telephone numbers are not set up in the remote terminal (when using bonding).

  • Page 216: Specifications

    Specifications PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal This unit is compliant with ITU-T Recommendations H.320 and H.323. Motion picture Operating bandwidth 64 Kbps to 1920 Kbps (standard, LAN connection) 56 Kbps to 384 Kbps (when installing the PCS-B384, ISDN connection) 56 Kbps to 768 Kbps (when installing the PCS-B768, ISDN connection) Coding...

  • Page 217: Pcs-C1/C1P Camera Unit

    Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 94°F) Operating humidity 20% to 80% Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Storage humidity 20% to 80% (no condensation) Dimensions 258 × 54 × 171 mm (w/h/d) × 2 × 6 including the projected Mass Approx.

  • Page 218: Pcs-B384 Isdn Unit

    PCS-A300 Microphone (Optional) Bandwidth 13 kHz Directional characteristic Unidirectional Dimension 68 × 16 × 96 mm (w/h/d) (2 × 3 inches) Mass Approx. 200 g (7 oz) Power Plug in power PCS-B384 ISDN Unit (Optional) Power requirements 19.5 V Power consumption 0.3 A Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 94°F)

  • Page 219: Acceptable Rgb Input/Output Signals

    Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB IN A/RGB IN B) Picture Signal format fH (kHz) element 640 × 480 VGA mode Macintosh 13”...
  • Page 220 PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz • While the picture input from the RGB IN A or RGB IN B connector is transmitted, the picture of the input signal format (VGA, SVGA or XGA) is output from this connector.

  • Page 221: Pin Assignment

    Pin Assignment 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T jack Modular jack Signal Description TPOP Transmit+ TPON Transmit– TPIP Receive+ — — TPIN Receive– — — ISDN UNIT connector 14-pin connector Pin Signal Description Ground 19.5V 19.5V DCLK+ Clock+ DCLK– Clock– Receive data+ DR– Receive data– Frame sync+ FS–...
  • Page 222 TERMINAL connector D-sub 15-pin connector (female) Signal Description Brightness signal Y.GND Brightness signal ground Chrominance signal C.GND Chrominance signal ground Video Video signal Video.GN Video signal Ground Receive data Transmit data 19.5 V 19.5 V MIC+ Microphone+ MIC– Microphone– SIRCS Remote control data Data terminal ready STANDBY Standby...

  • Page 223: Pin Assignment On Optional Board Connectors

    Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors ISDN 1-3 jacks (PCS-B384) ISDN 1-6 jacks (PCS-B768) Modular jack Signal Description – – Transmit+ Receive+ Receive– Transmit– – – TERMINAL connector (PCS-B384/ PCS-B768) USB connector Pin Signal Description Chassis ground 19.5V 19.5V DCLK+ Clock+ DCLK–...

  • Page 224: List Of Port Numbers Used On The Pcs-1/1P

    1/1P uses the port numbers defined by the values entered in “TCP Port Number” and “UDP Port Number”. For example, when “TCP Port Number” is set to “3000” and “UDP Port Number” is set to “3100”, the PCS-1/1P uses the following port numbers. Specifications Signal Port number...
  • Page 225 “TCP Port Number” and “UDP Port Number”. For example, when “TCP Port Number” is set to “3000” and “UDP Port Number” is set to “3100”, the PCS-1/1P operated as the main terminal uses the following port numbers. Signal...

  • Page 226: Videoconferencing Room Layout

    Videoconferencing Room Layout Be sure to position camera and microphone appropriately in your videoconferencing room. Camera Range represents the shooting area of the camera when the zoom has been extended fully. indicates the shooting area of the camera when the left/right angling function is fully utilized.

  • Page 227: Installing The Communication Terminal And Camera

    Adjust room lighting so that it falls on the participants. Avoid direct light on the TV monitor. Light intensity on faces should be about 300 lux or more. If an inverter type or brightness-adjustable type of fluorescent lamp is used, the sensitivity of the Remote Commander may deteriorate.

  • Page 228: Glossary

    Glossary BONDING* BONDING is one of the Inverse Multiplexing methods allowing connection of the videoconferencing system using multiple ISDN lines. Dialing the first ISDN line only enables you to connect all other lines. Dialing the second and later lines is automatically done by the communication between the videoconferencing systems on both sites.
  • Page 229 G.728 Audio encoding/decoding format recommended by the ITU-T. A phone bandwidth audio signal is converted to a digital signal with a data rate of 16 Kbps. Gatekeeper Controls the access of H.323 videoconference devices on a network. Administers the zone, access limitation, audio/video bandwidth, and alias etc.
  • Page 230 Lip synchronization A function that synchronizes sound with motion. Sound processing is much faster than motion processing, thus sound and motion sometimes get out of step with each other. An abbreviation for Multipoint Control Unit. When connecting a MCU, a multipoint videoconference can be held.

  • Page 231: Menu Configuration

    Menu Configuration The menus of the camera are configured as described below. For detaformation, see pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are bolded. Launcher Phone Book List Edit (page 70) (page 63) Dial Dial (page 74) Menu Still Image (page 106) Camera...
  • Page 232 A Dial Setup Page: 1/4 (page 40) Page: 2/4 Page: 3/4 Page: 4/4 B Answer Setup Page: 1/2 (page 43) Page: 2/2 Menu Configuration Line I/F IP, ISDN, ISDN (Telephone), SIP Bonding Auto, On Number of Lines 1B(64K), 2B(128K), 3B(192K), 4B(256K), 5B(320K), 6B(384K), 8B(512K), 12B(768K) LAN Bandwidth 64Kbps, 128Kbps, 256Kbps, 384Kbps,...
  • Page 233 C Multipoint Page: 1/2 Multipoint Mode Setup Broadcast Mode (page 57) Number of Lines Total LAN Bandwidth Restrict Page: 2/2 Video Mode Audio Mode Display Terminal Name Far End Camera Control Reject Answer D Audio Setup Page: 1/2 (page 48) Page: 2/2 On, Auto Split, Voice Activate...
  • Page 234 E General Setup Page: 1/4 (page 45) Page: 2/4 Page: 3/4 Page: 4/4 F Administrator Setup Page: 1/2 (page 53) Page: 2/2 Menu Configuration Terminal Name Dual Monitor On, Off Monitor Out/ VIDEO OUT, RGB OUT, RGB OUT (DSB) Sub Monitor Out Standby Mode On, Off Standby Time...
  • Page 235 G ISDN Setup Page: 1/7 (page 54) Page: 2/7 Page: 3/7 Page: 4/7 Page: 5/7 Page: 6/7 Page: 7/7 * Displayed only when “USA” is selected in “Country/Region”. Country/Region Europe (excluding France), France, Japan, USA, China, Other Country/Region Code Protocol Japan NTT, Euro ISDN, Euro ISDN (France), National ISDN, 5ESS (P-MP), 5ESS (P-P), DMS-100...
  • Page 236 H LAN Setup Page: 1/8 (page 50) Page: 2/8 Page: 3/8 Page: 4/8 Page: 5/8 Page: 6/8 Page: 7/8 Page: 8/8 Menu Configuration DHCP Mode Auto, Off Host Name IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address DNS Address Gatekeeper Mode Auto, On, Off Gatekeeper Address User Alias User Number...
  • Page 237 I Machine Information Host Version (page 59) ISDN UNIT Version DSB Version DSP Version Software Option Option I/F Host Name IP Address MAC Address Serial Number None, Multipoint (H.323), Multipoint (H.320), Multipoint (H.320 + H.323) Multipoint (H.323), SIP Multipoint (H.320), SIP Multipoint (H.320 + H.323), SIP None, ISDN UNIT, DSB, Whiteboard...
  • Page 238 J Status Communication Status (page 60) ISDN Line Status LAN Line Status LAN Connection Status * During a multipoint videoconference Connection A to E with the terminal name appear according to the points connected. ** While not in communication only these items are displayed. K Encryption via LAN Encryption via LAN (page 61)
  • Page 239 L SIP Setup Page: 1/3 SIP Server Mode (page 62) Proxy Server Address Registrar Address SIP Domain Page: 2/3 Registered User Name 1-3 Password 1-3 Page: 3/3 Registered User Name 4, 5 Password 4, 5 On, Off Menu Configuration...
  • Page 240 Sony Corporation...

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