Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference - Sony IPELA PCS-G70 Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 8:
Multipoint
Videoconference
This chapter describes how to conduct a multipoint videoconference.
For conducting a multipoint videoconference, installation of the optional
PCSA-M3G70 MCU software (for LAN connection) based on the H.323
standard or the optional PCSA-M0G70 MCU software (for ISDN connection)
based on the H.320 standard is required.
Multipoint videoconference among up to ten points including the local site is
available when connecting via a LAN.
When connecting via ISDN lines, you can conduct a multipoint
videoconference among up to six points including the local site. You can use
a normal phone at up to five points over ISDN.
A multipoint videoconference using the ISDN and LAN connections mixed is
also available.
To hold a videoconference using an SIP server, see chapter 9.
Restrictions on the use of the MCU software
• When a multipoint videoconference is held via LAN, the bandwidth is
automatically set so that the total value of all the points is 4 Mbps at
maximum. The bit rate for each point varies with the points you connect.
• When a multipoint videoconference is held via ISDN, the same number of
channels should be used on all the points and the total channels are up to 12B.
The total channels should be 23B or 30B when using the PCSA-PRI.
• The supported video modes are H.264, H.263+, and H.261 only.
• The supported audio modes are G.711, G.722, G.728, and MPEG4 AAC
only.
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