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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Software version B4 D12153-06 This document is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without permission in writing from:...
  • Page 2 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System...
  • Page 3: Trademarks And Copyright

    Waste handling: No need to send material back to TANDBERG as there are no consumables to take care of. Please contact your local dealer for information on recycling the product by sending the main parts of the product for disassembly at local electronic waste stations, marking recyclable parts so the waste station can disassemble and re-use these parts.
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Summary

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Operator Safety Summary For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the equipment and keep this manual for future reference. The information in this summary is intended for operators. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions both on the apparatus and in the operating instructions.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Contents Introduction ..................7 Menu structure ................... 8 The TANDBERG 800 Videoconferencing System ......9 At a glance — the TANDBERG 800 system ............ 9 Installation ..................11 Precautions ....................11 MPORTANT LEASE READ THIS SECTION Unpacking ..................... 11 CAREFULLY FOR OPTIMAL Connecting cables - 800 ................
  • Page 6 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use .................. 44 Main menu ..................... 44 Call quality ..................... 45 Presentations ....................47 Utilities ......................49 MCU services ....................51 Audio Settings ....................55 Video Settings ....................62 Terminal Settings ................... 66 Network Configuration ................... 66 LAN Settings ....................
  • Page 7: Introduction

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Introduction This User Manual is provided to help you make the best use of your TANDBERG system. The TANDBERG system offers superior quality audio and video in a fully-featured unit. Main Features: • Supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks.
  • Page 8: Menu Structure

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Menu structure The on-screen menu structure is shown below. Press the M key on the remote control to enter/leave the Main Menu. Main Menu Audio Video Terminal Exit Diagnostics Call Quality Presentations Utilities MCU Services Settings Settings...
  • Page 9: The Tandberg 800 Videoconferencing System

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System The TANDBERG 800 Videoconferencing System At a glance — the TANDBERG 800 system...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Camera Codec main cam doc cam snapshot far end move pip selfview mic off zoom Remote Control delete presets store pqrs wxyz Microphone Camera The built-in W.A.V.E. Camera includes a high quality colour camera with a fast pan/tilt/zoom action. The camera is controlled by the system’s infra-red remote control and operates pan/tilt, focus and zoom.
  • Page 11: Installation

    • This product complies with directives: LVD 73/23/EC, EMC 89/366/EEC, R&TTE 99/5/EEC Unpacking The TANDBERG 800 consists of the following items: • TANDBERG 800 with built-in Camera • Table Microphone • Remote Control •...
  • Page 12 Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System MPORTANT HE CAMERA SHOULD BE ALIGNED WITH THE FRONT EDGE OF THE MONITOR TO ENSURE THE SENSOR IN THE CAMERA CAN PICK UP SIGNALS FROM THE REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 13: Connecting Cables - 800

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation Connecting cables - 800 1. Microphone cable • Connect the microphone to the microphone cable. • Connect the microphone cable to microphone input 1 on the TANDBERG 800. 2. Monitor cable(s) Scart (Europe): • Connect the Scart cable to one of the Scart connectors on your monitor.
  • Page 14: Lan Cable

    OME SOFTWARE VERSIONS DO NOT SUPPORT THREE LINES North America: The TANDBERG 800 does not have a built-in network terminator. If your wall socket provides you with an ISDN U-interface, you will need an NT1 between your TANDBERG 800 and your ISDN line, see Appendix 1.
  • Page 15: System Configuration

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation System configuration • Switch the system on by activating the power switch on the system. • After the system has performed a self-test routine, product logo and a ‘Welcome’ menu will be displayed on the monitor.
  • Page 16 Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System ISDN configuration For each installation of the system it is necessary to configure the unit. All configuration parameters are available via the menu system. If you are using an external IMUX or special networks, the external equipment may also need to be configured.
  • Page 17: Lan Configuration

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation LAN configuration • Press M on the remote control. Select the menu ‘Terminal Settings’, then ‘LAN Settings’. Specify the necessary LAN settings according to the instructions from your LAN administrator. If there is an H.323 Gatekeeper present on your LAN, see also ‘H.323 Settings’.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started System start-up Your system should be in standby mode. When in standby mode, pressing any key or picking up the remote control will wake up the system. An incoming call will also wake up the system.
  • Page 19: Basics

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started Basics The system’s most commonly used functions are accessible directly from the remote control by single key presses. In addition, the user interface is represented by on-screen menus. Individual items within the menus and lists can be selected by moving a white highlighter bar to the desired option.
  • Page 20: Making And Ending Calls

    Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Making and ending calls Making a call connect To make a call, enter the number or the IP-address of the unit you wish to call using the Dialing keys and press C ONNECT ISDN call The system will, by default, try to connect using Quality: Auto (see table overleaf).
  • Page 21 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started Access Code If the system requires an Access Code, enter the code and press OK to proceed making a call: Using sub-address / extension address / MCU password To specify an ISDN sub-address or its LAN equivalent extension address (TCS-4), add a star (*) after the number and then enter the sub-address/extension address.
  • Page 22 Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Selecting / setting default quality (bandwidth) The default call quality setting ‘Auto’ will be used if no specific YPE OF CALLS quality is selected. Auto 384kbps on ISDN/768kbps on LAN 384kbps on ISDN/768kbps on LAN...
  • Page 23 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started Selecting / setting default network To select a specific network, press ‘Net’ when you are in the dial menu.: • Highlight the network to be used in your call. • Press ‘Select’ to select network or press ‘Set as Default’ to set the selected network as your preferred choice for this and all subsequent calls.
  • Page 24: Answer A Call

    Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Answer a call To answer a call, press the C key. ONNECT connect Manual answer of a call is needed if the autoanswer facility is switched off. See ‘Utilities’ in ‘Advanced use’. End a call...
  • Page 25: Directory

    The MultiSite entries will not be displayed when you are in a call. By using the dataport file system or external management systems like the TANDBERG Management Suite, it is possible to store 200 additional entries. These entries can only be changed from the dataport or the management system.
  • Page 26: Add New Entry

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Add New Entry When selecting ‘Add New Entry’, an empty directory entry is displayed: Move to ‘Name’ and enter characters using the number keys on your remote control (as on mobile phones). Use ‘0’ to enter ‘space’, use ‘#’ to switch between upper- and lower case.
  • Page 27: Add Multisite Entry

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Add MultiSite Entry When selecting ‘MultiSite Entry’, an empty MultiSite directory entry is displayed: Move to ‘Name’ and enter the MultiSite meeting name. Select ‘Add Site’ to add a site to the meeting by searching for point-to-point entries in the directory list. See below for details.
  • Page 28: General Use

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Adjusting volume Press the V keys to adjust the volume level. An on-screen indicator will show the current level. OLUME View outgoing video (selfview) selfview Press the S key to view your outgoing video.
  • Page 29: Do Not Disturb / Sleep Mode

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Do Not Disturb / Sleep Mode Press any Quick key when not in a call to activate the Quick Menu. When Do Not Disturb is activated, the system will not accept any incoming calls. The caller will hear a busy tone when calling this unit.
  • Page 30: Controlling The Main Camera

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Controlling the Main Camera Moving / zooming camera To control the Main Camera use the keys below: zoom for pan/tilt and for zooming. F THE MENU SYSTEM IS ACTIVE THE ARROW KEYS WILL NAVIGATE IN THE MENUS Focusing camera The Main Camera is set for autofocus by default.
  • Page 31: Voice Activated Camera Positioning

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Voice Activated Camera Positioning Through Voice Activated Camera Positioning and the use of two microphones, the camera will automatically view the speaker. Setup Before using camera tracking, the camera positions used must be stored at presets P7 (Mic1) and P8 (Mic2).
  • Page 32: Presets

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Presets The preset buttons enable you to pre-store up to ten different settings. Each preset is able to store: • Video source • Camera position, pan/tilt/zoom/focus/brightness (if Main Camera) • Audio source selection (see ‘Audio Settings’ in ‘Advanced use’)
  • Page 33: Far End Camera Control (Fecc)

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Far end camera control (FECC) far end Press the F key until the ‘FarEndCamera’ on-screen indicator is displayed. For this feature to operate the far end must support ‘Far end camera control’ (H.281). Whilst activated you will be able to control the far end’s camera (pan/tilt/zoom/focus) and presets.
  • Page 34: Sending/Receiving Still Images

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Sending/receiving still images When a still image is sent, received or requested, it will be stored in the graphics memory. When a new image is sent or received, the old image will be erased. When disconnecting the call, the image will be erased.
  • Page 35: Duo Video

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Duo Video * Duo Video is useful if you want to display live video from your document camera or another camera in addition to live video of yourself. Add Duo Video • Alt.1: Press any other video source than MainCam during a call. This will open Duo Video directly if the far end supports the automatic Duo Video functionality (requires also ‘Duo Video Mode: Auto’...
  • Page 36 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System End a Duo Video call disconnect To end a Duo Video call, press D . Select if you want to disconnect only the Duo Video ISCONNECT connection or the whole connection. Controlling camera, changing video source, presets in a Duo Video call The main monitor will always display incoming video.
  • Page 37: Multisite (Mcu)

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use MultiSite (MCU)* The system has a built-in multipoint conference unit (MCU), MultiSite, which has the capability to establish meetings with up to 4 video sites (5 if at least one site is a telephone call, ISDN/analogue/mobile).
  • Page 38: Multisite Cascading

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System MultiSite cascading By connecting four MultiSite systems together, it is possible to connect up to 10 video sites (including the four MultiSite sites) plus 4 audio sites (telephones), see drawing below. The host can connect up to 3 other video systems with MultiSite functionality. The host can use Voice Switched or Continuous Presence mode.
  • Page 39 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Adding an extra site - dial out First establish a normal point-to-point call. It is recommended to plan the bandwidth usage before making the first call so that you do not run out of bandwidth.
  • Page 40 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Adding an extra site - dial in O FIND THE DIAL IN NUMBERS FOR THE ULTI To dial in to the MultiSite on ISDN-BRI: ‘M ’ ‘S ’ PRESS YSTEM • Site 2 must dial MultiSite Number 2.
  • Page 41: Pc Presenter

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use PC Presenter Plugging a PC into the system is made extremely simple through the PC Presenter, avoiding the need for any additional hardware such as a projector, PC/Video converter or extra cables. • Connect a VGA-VGA cable from your PC (VGA Output) to ‘VGA In’ on your system.
  • Page 42: Web-Interface

    General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Web-interface It is possible to access and maintain the system remotely via a local area network (LAN) using a standard Web- browser. Connect your system to a local area network. Configure your codec: • Press MENU, select ‘Terminal Settings’, ‘LAN Settings’...
  • Page 43: T.120 And Other Pc Applications

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Streaming To view streaming, select ‘Streaming’ from the Web-page of the codec. See separate ‘Streaming’ section in this manual for further information. T.120 and other PC applications A PC can be connected to the system using a serial cable. This will enable interactive editing, file transfer and application sharing between two computers.
  • Page 44: Advanced Use

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Main menu The menu system can be used to select available functions and utilities for the system. menu To enter the menu system and the main menu, press the M key. You may leave the menu system at any time by pressing the M key.
  • Page 45: Call Quality

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Call quality The Call Quality menu allows you to select the preferred quality of your call. NOTE UE TO ACTIONS OR LIMITATIONS AT THE FAR END YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THE SELECTIONS YOU WANT...
  • Page 46: Advanced Call Quality

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced call quality NOTE HE SELECTIONS MADE IN THIS MENU WILL ‘C OVERRIDE THE SELECTIONS MADE IN THE ’ ‘A ’ UALITY MENU IS SELECTED ‘C ’ SETTINGS IN UALITY WILL BE USED Audio Auto The setting of ‘Audio: Auto/High/Normal’...
  • Page 47: Presentations

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Presentations Presentation Mode To send a still image immediately after pressing S select ‘Presentation Mode: Normal’. NAPSHOT To preview the image before it is transferred as a still image, select ‘Presentation Mode: Preview’. When pressing S you will be allowed to view your still image, e.g.
  • Page 48: Duo Video / Still Image Source

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Duo Video Number* Auto When adding Duo Video in a conference, Duo Video is connected automatically if supported by the far end. Manual When adding Duo Video in a conference and connected towards a system with no Duo Video capabilities, enter the Duo Video Number into the ‘Number’...
  • Page 49: Utilities

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Utilities Autoanswer The system will automatically answer all incoming calls. On+MicOff: The system will automatically answer all incoming calls and switch the microphone off when the call is connected. Press M to switch the microphone on.
  • Page 50: Continuous Presence

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Auto-PIP Your selfview will automatically be displayed (as a Picture-in-picture) whenever the camera position or video source is changed. Picking up the remote control will also display your selfview. Welcome Menu The Welcome menu can be shown when the system is not in use, and when sleep-mode is not activated.
  • Page 51: Mcu Services

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use MCU services A Multipoint Control Unit (MCU) enables several sites to participate in the same conference. An MCU conference can have different modes: Voice Switched means that the image of the person currently speaking will be broadcast to all the other conference participants.
  • Page 52 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Quick Menu When connected to an MCU RESS ANY UICK KEY WHEN IN A MULTIPOINT CONFERENCE TO ACTIVATE THE UICK This menu provides access to the most commonly used MCU functions. If ‘ Request Floor’ is selected, ‘Request Floor’ will change to ‘Release Floor’.
  • Page 53: Terminal Names

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Request floor When requesting the floor, the MCU will broadcast your video in full screen to all other participants in the conference. If the MCU conference has a chairman, a floor request is sent to the chairman.
  • Page 54: Chair Control

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System N ORDER TO MAKE USE OF HAIR ONTROL FEATURES THE (H.243). MUST SUPPORT HAIR ONTROL Chair control * You select ‘Chair Control’ and ‘Take Chair’ to assume the role of chairman of the ‘meeting’. As chairman, you may control which site you and the other sites see.
  • Page 55: Audio Settings

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Audio Settings Audio Inputs By default, all inputs are enabled. Just plug in an audio source and it is active. Audio inputs that are On will automatically be mixed. Select Off to prevent audio/noise from unused inputs or if you want to disable a specific input.
  • Page 56: Level Settings

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Audio input 4 is intended for connection to a VCR. It can also be connected to other external playback devices. As there is no acoustic echo canceller on this input it should not be connected to any microphones. The audio entering this input will be heard from the local speaker.
  • Page 57 The default settings are correct for the TANDBERG Natural Audio module and for most consumer electronics devices (televisions, VCRs, etc.). The volume keys on the remote control adjust the level of output 1 (the speaker output). The volume control has...
  • Page 58: Echo Control

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Echo Control Each of the 2 microphone inputs have a separate echo canceller. One echo canceller per input provides more sophisticated control than having one common canceller for all microphones. Echo control is normally set to ‘On’ to prevent the far end from hearing their own audio. Once selected, echo cancellation is active at all times.
  • Page 59 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Room Size This setting allows optimization of the echo canceller to the acoustic size of the room. Hard walls, many windows etc. might require higher settings than expected. Carpets, curtains etc. might require lower settings. Adjust the setting (NOTE: on the far end) if one of the following symptoms occur: •...
  • Page 60 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Settings Select ‘On’ to allow automatic adjustments (Automatic Gain Control) of audio levels. When ‘On’, the AGC maintains the audio signal level at a fixed value by attenuating strong signals and amplifying weak signals. Very weak signals, i.e.
  • Page 61: Alert Speaker

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use • The echo canceller tries to estimate the echo path from the speaker system to the microphones. Moving objects change this path, therefore try to avoid moving objects. Be especially aware of large objects and objects placed close to either the microphone or the speaker system as these objects will cause severe changes to the echo path.
  • Page 62: Video Settings

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Video Settings NOTE AMERA RACKING ODE ENTRY WILL WAVE NOT BE AVAILABLE IF NOT USING THE AMERA Camera Tracking Mode Select the camera tracking mode: Slow: The system waits a while before zooming in on a single person speaking. Suitable when wide-angle images are preferred over close-up images.
  • Page 63: Video Name

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Focus To manually adjust the focus select ‘Manual’ and use the arrow keys to adjust. Brightness To manually adjust the brightness select ‘Manual’ and use the arrow keys to adjust. Whitebalance In Auto mode the whitebalance is continuously updated. To update the whitebalance manually, select ‘Manual’ and press OK.
  • Page 64: Vga Settings

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System VGA Settings ‘VGA O ’ ‘M ’, NOTE F YOU SET MAKE SURE VGA- YOU HAVE A MONITOR CONNECTED TO THE VGA- OUTPUT ON THE SYSTEM F YOU NOT HAVE VGA- MONITOR CONNECTED YOU WILL NOT BE...
  • Page 65: Vnc Settings

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use VNC Settings VNC S NOTE ERVER OFTWARE ETUP • B OTH THE AND THE VIDEOCONFERENCING SYSTEM MUST BE LAN. CONNECTED TO THE • A VNC PC. F SERVER MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE REE SOFTWARE CAN BE...
  • Page 66: Terminal Settings

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Terminal Settings This menu provides basic network setup for the unit and should be used when installing the system. Network Configuration Before using the system it is necessary to specify which network to use and define its settings.
  • Page 67: Isdn Switch Type

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use ISDN-BRI Settings NOTE OME SOFTWARE VERSIONS DO NOT SUPPORT ISDN LINES THEREFORE SOME OF THE ETUP LINES MAY BE GRAYED OUT ISDN NOTE ATIONAL IS SELECTED PRESS THE UICK ‘A BRI C ’ ONFIG TO REQUEST AN AUTOMATIC &...
  • Page 68 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Line setup This menu allows you to program the numbers associated with your ISDN line. If you want to use this ISDN line, you need to set ‘Enabled: On’ and enter the numbers of your ISDN line. If some of the ISDN lines are not to be used, set ‘Enabled: Off’.
  • Page 69 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Advanced ISDN settings Subaddress Using a subaddress enables you to connect up to eight ISDN terminals to the same ISDN telephone number and line. The terminals are addressed by using different subaddresses. To call a terminal with a subaddress, separate the ISDN telephone number and the subaddress with a ‘*’.
  • Page 70: Parallel Dial

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) The use of MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) enables you to attach different ISDN terminals, with different numbers, to the same physical ISDN telephone line. If ‘Validate Numbers’ is set to ‘On’ only calls to those numbers specified in the Line Setup menus will be answered.
  • Page 71: External Network Settings

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use External network settings IMPORTANT: T NOTE HE PHYSICAL INTERFACE ON XTERNAL ETWORKS IS ONE NON STANDARD CONNECTOR PECIAL CABLES ARE REQUIRED Before using the system together with external network equipment, you must specify the network parameters on this page.
  • Page 72 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Network clocking The network clock setting specifies the number of physical external clock signals. Use ‘RS449/V35 Compatible’ when the external equipment provides two clock signals, one for transmit and one for receive. The difference between RS449 and V35 is the cable only.
  • Page 73: Lan Settings

    This is used for streaming data to limit how many routers the data should pass before it is rejected. If TTL is set to two, data will not traverse more than 2 router hops. * - Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information.
  • Page 74 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Streaming Source Auto Enables streaming of both local and far end video. Selection of which site to be streamed is done using voice switching (the site that speaks is streamed). Local Only the local video will be streamed.
  • Page 75 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use H.323 Settings E.164 alias This is the E.164 address of the codec. The E.164 address is equivalent to a telephone number, sometimes combined with access codes. Valid characters are 0-9,* and #. When using a gatekeeper the codec will send a message to the gatekeeper containing both the E.164 address and the system name of the codec.
  • Page 76 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced H.323 Settings NOTE HESE SETTINGS ONLY HAVE AN EFFECT IF THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY YOUR INFRA STRUCTURE IP Precedence Used to define which priority the system should have in the network. Higher numbers indicate higher priority. The selected value n will classify the different packets as follows: Signalling=n, Audio=n-1, Video=n-2, Data=n-3.
  • Page 77 This must be the external/global IP-address to the Router with NAT support. Packets sent to the Router will then be routed to the codec. In the router, the following ports must be routed to the codec’s IP-address: Port 1720 Port 5555-5560 Port 2326-2365 Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information.
  • Page 78 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System IP Settings HANGES IN THIS MENU WILL NOT HAVE NOTE ANY EFFECT BEFORE THE SYSTEM IS RESTARTED IP-assignment DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) can be selected when a DHCP server is present. DHCP: IP-address, IP-subnet mask and Gateway are not used because these parameters are assigned by the DHCP server.
  • Page 79: Snmp Settings

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Ethernet Speed Auto The codec will auto-detect the speed/duplex on the LAN. 10/Half The codec will connect to the LAN using 10Mbps speed/Half Duplex. 10/Full 10 Mbps speed/Full Duplex. 100/Half 100 Mbps speed/Half Duplex. 100/Full 100 Mbps speed/Full Duplex.
  • Page 80: Call Settings

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Call Settings Incoming MCU calls When you are in a call, the system will provide a visual/audio indication of an incoming call and ask you to accept/reject the call. Off: The system will not accept incoming calls when you are in a call.
  • Page 81: Max Call Length

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Encryption Auto The system will try to make ISDN point-to-point calls using encryption. If the far end system supports encryption, the call will be encrypted. If not, the call will proceed without encryption. If the far end supports encryption, the systems will initiate encryption after the call is connected.
  • Page 82: Dataport Configuration

    Provides a transparent data channel. This channel can be used for many different purposes such as file transfer, application sharing and more. When using this mode, it is necessary to have a TANDBERG system at the far end. Control mode The control interface provided by the Dataport supports a subset of the Hayes command set as well as a comprehensive set of system specific commands.
  • Page 83 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Modem mode Allows you to control the system externally via a PC as in Control Mode. Once a call is established, Dataport 1 will automatically switch to Data mode. When the call disconnects, Dataport 1 switches back to Control Mode.
  • Page 84: Language

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Language The system supports 9 different languages for its on-screen menus. Select the preferred language, and then press OK to save. Software Options The system requires a valid option key to activate MultiSite and/or Presenter functionality. A restart of the system...
  • Page 85: Diagnostics

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Diagnostics Allows testing of individual system components and displays the current system settings. System info Select ‘ System Info’ to view system numbers, line status, software version and other useful information. Channel status Comprehensive information about the call progress is available through the Channel Status window.
  • Page 86: Cause Codes

    Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System ’C ’ RESS ENU AND THEN TATUS TO BRING THIS MENU UP WHEN NOT IN THE MENU SYSTEM The numbers used to call out to the far end are shown in the window. If an error occurs a cause code will be displayed on the right hand side of the window.
  • Page 87: Call Status

    If Duo Video or MultiSite is used, pressing the LEFT/RIGHT keys will show one page per connected site. ISDN Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information. Restore defaults You may restore all system settings to the factory default using this function.
  • Page 88 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Test subsystem You can test the different subsystems of your videoconferencing equipment. Far End Loop (ISDN only) SetLocal: This system will loop all incoming audio and video. · The far end will see its own video and hear its own audio.
  • Page 89: Peripheral Equipment

    Peripheral Equipment Using the optional peripheral devices outlined in this chapter and the many others available, you will be able to build your own applications for use with the TANDBERG 800, thereby better integrating the system into your business environment.
  • Page 90 Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System 5 Video Inputs • 1 video input used by the built-in camera. • 1 video input supporting S-Video through Mini-DIN connectors. • 2 video inputs supporting composite signals through RCA connectors. • 1 VGA input supporting resolutions from 640x480 to 1024x768 (auto sensing).
  • Page 91: Dual Monitor

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripherals Dual Monitor It is possible to install the system in a Dual Monitor configuration. The Dual Monitor can be used to show full screen selfview, still images and Duo Video. To use the system in the Dual Monitor configuration: •...
  • Page 92: Document Camera

    Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Document camera A document camera can be used for showing text, diagrams and a variety of graphical material as well as small three-dimensional objects. To use a document camera with your system: • Connect the document camera to the DocCam input on the Codec.
  • Page 93: Audioscience Microphone

    Peripherals AudioScience microphone TANDBERG's award-winning AudioScience microphone is a ceiling-mounted, wide coverage, boundary microphone, that can eliminate the need for table microphones. It is designed to pick up the audio from all conference participants seated within in its pick-up area, defined by a quarter-sphere of approximately 14 foot (4.25m) radius extended in front of, and to the sides of the microphone.
  • Page 94: Video Cassette Recorder (Vcr)

    Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) VCR - Playback VCR, O SIMPLIFY CONNECTING A THE NECESSARY ‘VCR’ CONNECTORS ARE MARKED Video Codec: Video Input 4 (VCR) VCR: Video Output Audio For playback, connect a cable between Video Out on the...
  • Page 95: Telephone Add-On

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripherals Telephone Add-On A telephone add-on is used when you want to include a telephony participant in the meeting. You can also use this functionality when you want to have conference participants in an adjacent room with its own microphone and speaker system.
  • Page 96: Pc Applications

    Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System PC applications A PC can be connected to the system in two different ways. • Through the PC Presenter (VGA input), see section ‘PC Presenter’. • Through an RS232 data cable. T.120 and other PC applications A PC can be connected to the system using a serial cable.
  • Page 97: Appendices

    Wall ISDN Connect the U-interface of your NT1 adapter to the line provided from your network provider. TANDBERG can provide NT-adapters. For convenience the NT1 adapters could be placed inside the cabinet. If needed, use the shorter ISDN cable (RJ45 connectors) delivered with the NT1 between the codec and the NT1 and the longer ISDN cable between the NT1 and the connector (RJ45) at the wall socket.
  • Page 98 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendix 2: Connecting the system to the Switched 56 network Using Telesync TS-256 SW56/ISDN adapter Connecting the system to the SW56 network using a Telesync Adapter is described below. NOTE: There are different Telesync Adapters for different configurations of SW56 networks. The network types tested with the system are SW56 2Wire and 4Wire.
  • Page 99: Loudspeaker Volume

    TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Appendix 3: Environmental considerations This section explains how to carry out basic adjustments and simple tests to ensure that you send and receive the best possible image and audio quality when using your system. Iris control and lighting By default the system camera will use an automatic iris to compensate for changes in lighting.
  • Page 100 - Low Contrast desired for light intensity. No dark spots. - Noise Floor preferred less than 44dBC. - Intensity @ table 800 - 1400 Lux as measured with an Incident light meter. - Reverb Time .3 to .5 sec. - Block sunlight from entering room.
  • Page 101 5437569 bytes sent in 808.01 seconds (6.73 Kbytes/sec) ftp> · Restart the far end codec. The far end system should now be upgraded. For further information, please contact your TANDBERG representative. Custom logos · Go to the folder where your logo is located.
  • Page 102 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendix 5: Access Code The system will verify if the entered access code is valid by checking the code with the allowed codes listed in the ‘access.txt’ file on the ftp-server in the codec. If no ‘access.txt’ file is uploaded to the codec, registration of the code will be done without validation. E.g. you can enter whatever code you want and have access to the system.
  • Page 103 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Appendix 6: Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 104: Index

    Index TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Camera Ending a call 24 Index controlling 30 Environmental Issues 3 extra camera 95 Ethernet Speed 79 tracking modes 62 Euro ISDN cause codes 86 Cause codes 86 External network settings 71 Chairman functionality 51 Extra cameras 95...
  • Page 105 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Index IP-subnet mask 78 PC 62 Software Options 84 Iris control and lighting 99 PC applications 96 Start-up 18 ISDN switch type 67 PC Presenter 41 Status Format 46 ISDN-BRI Settings 67 PC SoftPresenter 41 Still image...
  • Page 106 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Using a SUB-address 69 Utilities 49 VCR - Playback 94 VCR - Recording 94 VGA Resolutions 45 VGA Settings 64 Video 45 input 62 inputs 30, 90 mode 46 outputs 90 sources 30 Video call 20 Video cassette recorder (VCR) 94...

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