Page 1 3-986-749-13 (1) Video Communication System Operating Instructions (Version 3.3) Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-1/1P © 2003 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 If you use ISDN IMPORTANT lines, consult your Sony dealer for more information. The nameplate is located on the bottom. • The ISDN service may not be available For the customers in the USA in some areas.
Page 3 In the case that interference should occur, consult your nearest authorized Sony service facility. Voor de klanten in Nederland Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Using This Manual ....................11 Features ........................12 System Components ....................14 Basic System Components .................14 Optional Equipment ...................15 System Configuration ....................18 System Configuration via a LAN ...............18 System Configuration via an ISDN ..............19 System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Conference ......20 System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference ......21 System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Conference ..22 System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference ....23...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators Registering Local Information ................42 Opening the Setup Menu for the Administrator ..........42 Dial Setup Menu ....................43 Answer Setup Menu ..................46 General Setup Menu ..................48 Audio Setup Menu ..................... 51 LAN Setup Menu ....................
Page 6 Adjusting the Sound ....................97 Adjusting the Volume ..................97 Cutting Off the Sound Momentarily – Muting Function ........97 Cutting Off the Sound On Answering – Mic on Answer Function ....98 Synchronizing Audio and Video – Lip Sync Function ........98 Reducing Echo – Echo Canceler ................98 Adjusting the Camera ....................100 Selecting the Camera to be Controlled .............100 Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom ............101...
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Using Two Monitors – Dual Monitor ..............129 Switching the Picture Displayed on Dual Monitors ........131 Using Multiple Microphones ................132 Using the Communication Transducer (CTE) ............134 Recording Audio During a Conference ..............136 Sending Audio/Video from the External Equipment to a Remote Party ....137 Outputting Video Signals to External Equipment ..........
Page 8 Using the Cascade Connection via LAN (Up to 10 Points) ......172 Using the ISDN Connection ................173 Using the LAN and ISDN connections ............175 Using the LAN cascade and ISDN connection ..........176 Preparing for a multipoint videoconference ............177 Installing the MCU software ................177 Setting for a Multipoint Videoconference ............179 Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List ....181 Starting a Multipoint Videoconference ..............185...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
How to Use “Controller” ..................222 To Control the PCS-1/1P from the On-screen Controller ....... 222 To Control the PCS-1/1P from the On-screen Remote Commander ....223 How to Use “Dial/Disconnect” ................224 How to Use “Phone Book” ................... 225 “Phone Book-Edit”...
Page 10 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU Software (Optional) ..........262 Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals ............263 Pin Assignment ....................265 Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors ..........267 List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/1P ...........268 Videoconferencing Room Layout ................270 Camera Range ....................270 Installing the Communication Terminal and Camera ........271 Glossary .........................272...
Page 11: Chapter 1: Installation And Preparation
Chapter 10: Web Control Function Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference This chapter shows you how to control the PCS-1/1P or set it up via a Web browser. This chapter guides you through the basic operations and settings to conduct a Appendix videoconference.
Page 12: Features
Wide range of video/audio Features compression formats selectable The Video Communication System supports Interlaced SIF, H.264, MPEG4, H.263+, The PCS-1/1P Video Communication H.263 and H.261 for video compression System is a videoconferencing system that format, and MPEG4 Audio, G.722.1, provides natural, face-to-face G.722, G.729, G.728, G.723.1, G.711 for...
Page 13 The terminal allows you to hold a strictly confidential videoconference using standard encryption, which complies with ITU-T recommendations H.233, H.234, and H.235, or Sony’s original encryption. When using standard encryption, an encrypted videoconference between two points or among multiple points (including...
Page 14: 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 Description...
Page 15: Optional Equipment
Unit Description TV, Projector, etc. Used as a monitor and speakers. Optional equipment especially designed for use with the PCS-1/1P The following optional devices are used to enhance your videoconference. Unit Description ISDN Unit Used to connect to an ISDN line. Up to three ISDN PCSA-B384S lines;...
Page 16 Unit Description Data Solution Box Use of this device allows easy connection with a PCSA-DSB1S computer or projector for a data conference. (The PCSA-DSB1S and PCS-DSB1 have the same functions. This manual uses the PCSA-DSB1S as a representative model.) PCS-DSB1 PCS-A1 Microphone Omni-directional microphone that picks up sound relatively from all directions, allowing participants to...
Page 17 Unit Description PCSA-SP1 SIP Software Allows conduct of a videoconference using SIP. Connecting cables Use the following connecting cables to connect devices in this system. PCS-1/1P Video Communication System Cable Part No. Number Camera cable (0.25 m (0.8 feet)) 1-827-376-1X S-video connecting cable (1.5 m (4.9 feet))
Page 18: 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 19: System Configuration Via An Isdn
Up to three ISDN lines with the PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit or up to six ISDN lines . Each ISDN with the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit can be connected to one PCS-1/1P line is 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 20: 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 21: System Configuration Via An Isdn For Multipoint Conference
System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Conference You need to connect the optional PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S 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 22: System Configuration Via A Lan And Isdn For Multipoint 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 23: System Configuration Via A Lan For Multipoint Data Conference
System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCSA-DSB1S 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 24: System Configuration Via An Isdn For Multipoint Data Conference
System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint Data Conference You need to connect the optional PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit and the PCSA-DSB1S 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 25: 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 26: 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 PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit for the first time, the Communication Terminal may automatically upgrade the software of the ISDN Unit.
Page 27: 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 28: Turning On/Off The Tv Monitor Together With The Communication
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 "...
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Turning Off
Turning Off Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to the off position ( ) when the system is in standby mode. 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 33: Displaying The Help
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 34: Setting Up The System For The First Time - Initial Setup Wizard
Select a monitor from which signals Setting Up the are output. System for the First Note If you select a monitor from “Monitor Time — Initial Setup Out”, other monitors than that you selected display no menus. Wizard Monitor Setup Wizard When you turn on the Communication Terminal for the first time after installation Dual Monitor...
Page 35 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Area Code: Enter the area code. Do not enter the first “0” number. Remote Commander to select “Next”, Local Number: Enter the telephone then press the PUSH ENTER button. number. The ISDN Setup Wizard appears when the PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S When you select Auto SPID (only...
Page 36 Auto: Automatically assigns your IP Note address, network mask, gateway When you use the PCSA-B384S ISDN address and DNS address. unit and connect 2 or 3 ISDN lines, enter Off: Deactivates DHCP. In this case the sub-addresses in the B1 to C2 text set your IP address, network mask, boxes in addition to the A1 and A2 boxes.
Page 37: Using The Menu
Press the V or v button to select the Using the Menu item you want to set or adjust, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The setting items are displayed. The Video Communication System uses the on-screen menus to make various Setup adjustments and settings.
Page 38: Menu Configurations
Menu Configurations The menus of this system configure as described below. For more detailed menu configurations, refer to “Menu Configuration” on page 275. Phone Book menu/Private Phone Book menu Launcher menu Phone Book RECENT Recent Connect Phone Book TOKYO John Dial Menu Angle Adj.
Page 39: Camera Menu
Launcher menu The Dial menu is used to call a remote party who is not registered in the Phone Book. The menu appears when you select “Dial” in the launcher menu or from the menu tabs, or press the CONNECT/ Connect DISCONNECT ( ) button on the...
Page 40 Memory Stick menu Setup menu (for the administrator) Memory Stick Setup Dial Answer General Audio Administrator ISDN Multipoint Information Status Encryption The Memory Stick menu is used when you The Setup menu for the administrator is used are using a “Memory Stick”. The menu is to set various detailed items on the system.
Page 41: Entering Characters
desired symbol. Pressing the 0 button also Entering Characters enables you to enter the symbol. This section explains how to enter the To enter a dot (.) for an IP address letters, numerals or symbols on the text box Press the button.
Page 42: Chapter 2: Registration And Setup For System Administrators
Keep the MENU button pressed. Chapter 2: The Setup menu for the administrator appears on the monitor screen. Registration and Setup Setup for System Dial Answer General Audio Administrator Administrators Multipoint ISDN Information Status Encryption This chapter describes the registration and settings to be carried out by the system administrator.The chapter is intended to be Note...
Page 43: Dial Setup Menu
The selected setup menu appears. Dial Setup Menu Dial Setup The Dial Setup menu is used to set the Page: 1/4 attributes for dialing. Line I/F Bonding Auto Number of Lines 12B (768K) Page 1/4 LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Prefix Prefix-None Dial Setup Restrict...
Page 44 LAN Bandwidth Page 2/4 Selects the bandwidth to be used when connected to a LAN. Dial Setup You can select from among 64 Kbps, 128 Page: 2/4 Kbps, 256 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Video Mode Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1920 Kbps and “Other”. Video Frame 15fps When “Other”...
Page 45 30fps: Sends CIF format pictures at a On: Enables conduct of the T.120 data maximum rate of 30 frames per second. conference. Off: Disables conduct of the T.120 data conference. Note When an encrypted videoconference is For details on the T.120 data conference, conducted and a computer picture is received see “Conducting a Data Conference Using with “Monitor Out”...
Page 46: Answer Setup Menu
Notes Answer Setup Menu • Enter the prefixed number using up to 20 characters. The Answer Setup menu is used to set up for • Enter “9” when this is required to reach an receiving a call. outgoing call. Page 1/2 Page 4/4 Answer Setup Page: 1/2...
Page 47 connected terminal has a different color the transmission rate of 64 Kbps. In this case, set “Restrict” to “56K” before dialing. system. H.264: Receives pictures based on LAN Bandwidth Recommendation H.264. Select the bandwidth to be used when MPEG4: Receives pictures based on the connected to a LAN.
Page 48: General Setup Menu
When the remote videoconferencing system General Setup does not support the Audio Mode selected by Page: 1/4 the local site, the mode automatically switches Terminal Name PCS-1 ISDN to “G.711”. Dual Monitor Monitor Out VIDEO OUT Far End Camera Control...
Page 49 For details, see “Displaying the Picture on Off: The above message does not appear. a Projector or Monitor” on page 156. T.120 PC Address Standby Mode When conducting a data conference based Sets whether the Communication Terminal on the T.120 standard using NetMeeting, is set to standby mode if it is not operated for input the IP address of the computer (for the a specified period of time.
Page 50 Memory Stick Format repeater. Formats the “Memory Stick”. MODE 1: (For customers who are using the Note PCS-1 Video Communication System only) If you format the “Memory Stick”, all the data Normally, select this mode. including the still images and Phone Book MODE 2: (For customers who are using the stored will be lost.
Page 51: Audio Setup Menu
SIP:User Name: Displays the user name Audio Setup Menu registered in the SIP server when you conduct a conference using SIP. The Audio Setup menu is used to set various SIP:Address: Displays the SIP address audio items. when you conduct a conference using SIP.
Page 52 available regardless of the “Input Dial Tone Select” setting. Selects whether or not to output a ring-back Off: Disables the built-in echo canceler. tone and busy tone when you are dialing. On: Outputs the dial tone. Lip Sync Off: Does not output the dial tone. Selects whether to enable the Lip Sync function.
Page 53: Lan Setup Menu
Page 2/11 LAN Setup Menu LAN Setup When you conduct a conference via a LAN, Page: 2/11 set the items in the LAN Setup menu. Gatekeeper Mode For details on the settings, consult with the Gatekeeper Address network administrator. User Alias User Number Page 1/11 Save...
Page 54 On: Enables the SNMP agent service. of NAT. This option is effective only Off: Disables the SNMP agent service. when you use the UPnP router. Trap Destination NAT Address Enter the address of the trap destination Enter the IP address of a global network to SNMP manager.
Page 55 Low Delay For details on the port numbers used, see Selects whether or not to specify the bit rate “List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-1/ of Low Delay for the TOS field. 1P” on page 268. On: Specifies the bit rate of Low Delay for the TOS field.
Page 56 Off: Does not specify the bit rate of High Page 11/11 Reliability for the TOS field. LAN Setup Minimum Cost Page:11/11 Selects whether or not to specify the bit rate Fixed IP for PPPoE of Minimum Cost for the TOS field. Fixed IP address for PPPoE On: Specifies the bit rate of Minimum Cost PPPoE DNS...
Page 57: Administrator Setup Menu
Page 2/3 Administrator Setup Menu Administrator Setup The Administrator Setup menu is used for Page: 2/3 the system administrators. If you have set Save Phone Book the password with this menu, you need to Load Phone Book enter it when accessing the setup menus or Auto Dialing Phone Book menus to change the items.
Page 58: Isdn Setup Menu
ISDN Country/Region Code Protocol Web Access National ISDN Selects whether or not to permit accessing the PCS-1/1P via a Web browser or Telnet. Disabled: Prohibits accessing via a Web Save Cancel browser or Telnet. Enabled: Permits accessing via a Web Country/Region browser or Telnet.
Page 59 the lines you connect. (Only when the PCSA- Page 2/7 B768S ISDN unit is used). Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting the telephone numbers. Page 6/7 ISDN Setup Shows the A1 to C2 text boxes for inputting Page: 2/7 the telephone numbers and the Auto SPID Area Code...
Page 60: Spid Setting For Customers In The Usa And Canada
Enter the same LDNs in the A1 and A2 SPID Setting for Customers in (B1 and B2, C1 and C2, depending on the USA and Canada the number of lines you use) text boxes. If you connect to an ISDN switch type, ISDN Setup configuration of SPID (Service Profile Page: 2/7...
Page 61: Multipoint Setup Menu
For the AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) Multipoint Setup Menu and AT&T 5ESS (Multipoint Custom ISDN) switch type The Multipoint Setup menu is used when Enter the SPID in the A1 text box only. you conduct a multipoint videoconference. ISDN Setup Note Page: 6/7 SPID...
Page 62 ALL: Uses any video compression format Notes depending on the format used on the • The number of ISDN channels to be used for remote sites. connecting a second remote point or more is H.263: Uses pictures based on defined by the number of ISDN lines you are Recommendation H.263.
Page 63: Machine Information Menu
ISDN UNIT: The PCSA-B384S or PCSA- Software Option Multipoint(H.323) B768S ISDN Unit is connected. Option I/F DSB, ISDN UNIT Host Name DSB: The PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box PCS-1 IP Address 0.0.0.0 is connected. MAC Address 00-00-00-00-00-00 Whiteboard: A whiteboard is connected. Serial Number...
Page 64: Status Menu
Rate Status Menu Displays the number of lines connected and a transmission rate during communication. The Status menu shows the current status of communication. MLP Rate The ISDN Line Status, LAN Line Status or Shows the MLP (Multi Layer Protocol) rate. LAN Connection Status will also be displayed depending on the line interface HMLP Rate...
Page 65: Encryption Setup Menu
Standard encryption: Enables use of the LAN Mode Speed : 100Mbps Duplex : Full standard encryption method. Proprietary encryption: Enables use of Sony’s original encryption method. Off: Disables use of the encryption function. Encryption Mode Displays when “Standard encryption” is selected for the “Signal Encryption...
Page 66: Sip Setup Menu
Notes SIP Setup Menu • You cannot connect to terminals without the encryption function, terminals with The SIP Setup menu is used to conduct a encryption set to off, or terminals with videoconference with an IP phone using the different passwords. SIP (Session Initiation Protocol).
Page 67 Page 7/7: Specifies the Fourth server. Page 2/7 Specify the following items for each server. SIP Setup Page: 2/7 Proxy Server Address Registered User Name ISDN Enter the domain name of a proxy server to Password be used for SIP (up to 39 characters). Registered User Name ISDN Password...
Page 68: Registering A Remote Party - Phone Book
The List Edit menu appears. Registering a List Edit Remote Party – Index Phone Book Line I/F: LAN Bandwidth: 1024 Kbps 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 Save Cancel...
Page 69 Set up various items for the line on a the number of the remote party in remote site (up to 32 characters). the A1 text box. When “IP” is selected in step 4 2 Select the number of the ISDN channels to be used for dialing.
Page 70: Changing The Contents Of The Phone Book
Lines”. Up to 6B-channel connection is Changing the Contents of the available when using this method. Phone Book Note You can change the telephone number, IP When you set “Number of Lines” to “2B”, you address, name or setting registered in the can connect to the remote party by selecting Phone Book.
Page 71: Deleting The Registered Remote Party
Deleting the Registered Copying the Setting of the Remote Party Phone Book Menu Follow the procedure below to delete the Open the Phone Book menu. remote party from the Phone Book. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Open the Phone Book menu.
Page 72 Open the Private Phone Book menu and proceed with the steps described on pages 70 and 71. To copy all the contents of the Phone Book to the Private Phone Book Insert the “Memory Stick” in which you want to store the Private Phone Book into Open Page 2 of the Administrator the Memory Stick slot on the Setup menu.
Page 73 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 74: Setting Up The Network Configurations
Setting Up the Network Configurations This section describes how to set up the network configurations for use with various networks. For details on the LAN Setup menu, see “LAN Setup Menu” (page 53). For details on configurations, consult with the system administrator. LAN (Connecting via DHCP) Configuration example LAN2...
Page 75: Lan (Connecting Through A Router)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under Page 1/11 of the LAN Setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. LAN Setup Page: 1/11 DHCP Mode Host Name Sony Auto IP Address 192.100.10.10 Auto Network Mask 255.255.255.0...
Page 76: Lan (Connecting Through A Gatekeeper)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under Page 1/11 of the LAN Setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. LAN Setup Page: 1/11 DHCP Mode Host Name Sony Auto IP Address 192.100.10.10 Auto Network Mask 255.255.255.0...
Page 77: Lan (Connecting Through Nat)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under Page 1/11 of the LAN Setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. LAN Setup Page: 1/11 DHCP Mode Host Name Sony Auto IP Address 192.100.10.10 Auto Network Mask 255.255.255.0...
Page 78: Lan (Pppoe Connections)
LAN Setup Page: 4/11 NAT Mode 210.10.10.1 NAT Address Packet Resend Request Adaptive Rate Control LAN Mode Auto Negotiation Save Cancel The setting has been configured properly if the correct NAT address appears in the launcher menu. To display the NAT address in the launcher menu, you must set “Number Display”...
Page 79 PPPoE user name and PPPoE password given to you by the provider. LAN Setup Page:10/11 PPPoE PPPoE User Name sony@aaa.ne.jp PPPoE Password abcdefgh Save Cancel If you have a fixed IP from the provider, set “Fixed IP for PPPoE” to “On”, and enter your fixed IP address for PPPoE in “Fixed IP Address for...
Page 80: Isdn Connections
ISDN Connections Enter the appropriate numbers for “Area Code” and “Local Number” under Page 2/7 of the ISDN Setup menu. Note Do not enter the first 0 of the area code. For details on the ISDN Setup menu, see “ISDN Setup Menu” (page 58). For details on configurations, consult with the system administrator.
Page 81: 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 82: Using The Launcher Menu
Set the power switch on the right side of the Communication Terminal to on ( The Communication Terminal turns on. Power switch 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 83 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 84 Indicator Identificati Description (icon) Audio: Audio The selected audio input on the local system is shown. input MIC (INT): Sound from the built-in microphone. MIC (EXT): Sound from an external microphone connected to the Communication Terminal. MIC (DSB): Sound from an external microphone connected to the optional PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box.
Page 85: Selecting The Video/Audio Quality Mode
6 Press to show help When you press the HELP button on the Remote Commander if “Press to show help” is displayed, the guide of each menu appears on the screen. Pressing the HELP button again hides the help guide. Selecting the Video/Audio Quality Mode You can select whether priority for video/audio quality is given to still picture, motion picture or sound.
Page 86: Calling A Remote Party
More Options: Select to set up “Video Mode”, “Video Frame” and “Audio Mode” in the Dial Setup menu and the Answer Setup menu or use these settings Press the v button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Page 87 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 88 • 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 button to select “LAN Bandwidth”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. Press the button to select the bandwidth from the displayed submenu, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Page 89 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 90 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 91 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 Recent TOKYO John ISDN ISDN Dial OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS Edit...
Page 92 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 Recent...
Page 93 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 94: 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 46.
Page 95 Note See pages 97 to 114 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 96: Ending The Conference
Ending the Conference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote 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.
Page 97: 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 98: Cutting Off The Sound On Answering - Mic On Answer 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 99 Connection example for using an external echo canceler TERMINAL VISCA OUT AUDIO OUT AUX1– VIDEO IN –AUX2 AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) ISDN UNIT WHITE BOARD (MIXED) 100BASE-TX DC 19.5V VIDEO OUT MAIN– MONITOR– SUB 10BASE-T RGB OUT IR OUT PCS-A1 to AUDIO IN...
Page 100: 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 101: 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 102 The color of the screen frame changes, then you can adjust the camera angle and zoom. Connect Phone Book Dial Menu Angle Adj. Press the button on the Remote Press to show help Commander to adjust the camera angle. Use the buttons to zoom in and out.
Page 103: Adjusting The Focus And 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 104: Presetting The Angle And Zoom 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 105 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 106: Recalling The Preset Angle And Zoom Setting
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. The setting is registered in the selected preset number. Recalling the Preset Angle and Zoom Setting You can move the camera to the preset position by recalling the preset camera angle and zoom with the monitor screen displayed while in communication.
Page 107 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 Use the following Remote Commander buttons to adjust the camera. : Auto adjustment On. : Focus+.
Page 108: Sending Motion Pictures As Still Images
Sending Motion Pictures as Still Images You can send motion pictures shot by the Camera as still images. When you are sending pictures that contain lots of text, it is recommended that you send them as still images. The images become clearer than motion pictures and the texts are easy to read.
Page 109: Sending A Still Image Using The 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 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: 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 during communication. Switching the Displayed Picture Between the Local and Remote Pictures Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander.
Page 112 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 DSB Input Main Main RGB A Main: Select the picture shot by the Camera. Object: Select the picture from the optional PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand (currently not available).
Page 113: Switching The Picture Displayed On The Tv Monitor
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: Picture of the local or remote site DISPLAY button Still image transmitted or received RGB picture Picture on a whiteboard...
Page 114: 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 115: 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 PCSA-DSB1S Data Solution Box, see Chapter 5.
Page 116 Open the Memory Stick menu. Press the MENU button on the Remote Commander to display the Setup menu, and select (Memory Stick) icon with the V or v button. 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.
Page 117 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 Save Send Load Delete Slide Show Use the V or v button on the Remote Commander to select “Slide Show”,...
Page 118: 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 119 For details on a slide show, see page 116. Note The images inside one of the folders in the “Memory Stick” directory, from [\DCIM\100MSDCF] to [\DCIM\109MSDCF], will be displayed. The displayed folder goes by the following order of priority: [109MSDCF], [108MSDCF], [107MSDCF], etc.
Page 120: About A "Memory Stick
• “Memory Stick” (with memory select About a “Memory function) Equipped with multiple memories (128 Stick” MB). You can select the memory to use with the memory select switch on the back of the “Memory Stick”. You cannot use different memories simultaneously or What is “Memory Stick”? continuously.
Page 121: Formatting A "Memory Stick
..............Before using a “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Terminal Corporation. • “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Write-protect tab • “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick-ROM” and...
Page 122: Sending A Still Image
Sending a Still Image 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. (The PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand is currently not available.) PCS-DS150/DS150P Document Stand (not...
Page 123: 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 124 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Send”, then press the PUSH ENTER button. The motion picture on the monitor screen freezes, and a still picture is sent to the remote party. The still picture remains even after sending. To cancel the still image display on the answering site Select “Clear”, or switch the input picture.
Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: Saving Still Images Using The Communication Submenu
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 “Memory Stick” “Save” thumbnail Save The selected picture is saved to the “Memory Stick” and a thumbnail is created.
Page 128: Using A Convenient Menu Available During Communication - 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 Send Save...
Page 129: 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 130 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 131: 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. Second monitor Local party First monitor Local party DISPLAY button Remote party Still image FAR/NEAR button Remote party RGB image Local party Picture on a...
Page 132: 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 PCSA-A3 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 133 Microphone layout examples Microphone built in the PCS-1/1P PCS-1/1P PCSA-A3 microphones PCSA-A3 PCS-1/1P PCS-A1 microphones PCS-A1 PCS-1/1P Using Multiple Microphones...
Page 134: 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. Note The CTE-600 Communication Transducer is currently not available.
Page 135 CTE layout example PCS-1/1P CTE-600 Using the Communication Transducer (CTE)
Page 136: 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 137: 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 138 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 139: 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. TERMINAL VISCA OUT to Video input AUDIO OUT...
Page 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 143 To connect to a computer via a hub Connect the Communication Terminal to a computer using the UTP straight cable. Computer TERMINAL VISCA OUT AUDIO OUT AUX1– VIDEO IN –AUX2 AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) ISDN UNIT WHITE BOARD (MIXED) VIDEO OUT...
Page 144 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 145: 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 146: 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 PCSA- DSB1S)&(Network mask) The IP address of the PCSA-DSB1S 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 147: 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 148 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 149: To Connect The Cte-600 Communication Transducer
To connect the CTE-600 Communication Transducer Note The CTE-600 Communication Transducer is currently not available. to an input/output connector Connecting cable Interface box (supplied with the (supplied with the CTE-600) CTE-600) to DC 6V CTE-600 AC adaptor to LINE (supplied with to LINE to a wall the CTE-600)
Page 150: 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 51). To use a projector, etc. connected to the RGB OUT connector on the Data Solution Box Set “Monitor Out (or Sub Monitor Out)”...
Page 151 RGB B: Select the picture from the computer connected to the RGB IN B connector. Video Input Select Near DSB Input Main Main RGB A 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 152 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 computer picture from any other terminal, you cannot transmit a computer picture from equipment connected to the Data Solution Box.
Page 153 When the PCS-1/1P is used as a receiving terminal Setting of “Monitor Output Resolution Video Picture quality Out (or Sub Monitor connector for a frame Out)” on the receiving computer rate terminal picture on receiving When When terminal “Dual “Dual Monitor”...
Page 154 Setting of “Monitor Output Resolution Video Picture quality Out (or Sub Monitor connector for a frame Out)” on the receiving computer rate terminal picture on receiving When When terminal “Dual “Dual Monitor” Monitor” is set to is set to “Off” “On”...
Page 155 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 156: 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 157: Outputting The Signal To Two 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. Notes • 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 158: Chapter 6: Videoconference Using A Whiteboard
Memory Stick as still images. Your whiteboard is usable for a videoconference only when the optional mimio Xi* is used together with the system. For product information on the mimio Xi, contact your nearest Sony dealer. ® * mimio is a registered trademark of Virtual Ink Corporation of the United States.
Page 159: 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. Whiteboard TERMINAL VISCA OUT...
Page 160: 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 Horizontally To set the attachment orientation of the mimio-Xi...
Page 161: 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 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 162 Local monitor screen Remote 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. Monitors on the local and remote parties Whiteboard Notes...
Page 163 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. Send Save Presentation START Whiteboard Icon display Reject Answer To exit from the whiteboard mode The whiteboard user should open the communication submenu, select...
Page 164: Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference
ITU-T recommendations H.233, H.234, and H.235, and Proprietary encryption, Sony’s original encryption method. The Proprietary encryption method is available only between PCS-1/1P Video Communication Systems or between the PCS-1/1P and remote parties (receivers) using the PCS-11/11P, PCS-G70/G70P, PCS-G50/G50P, PCS- TL50 or PCS-TL30 Video Communication Systems.
Page 165 Encryption method availability Point-to-point videoconference ISDN Line I/F Encryption Protocol Proprietary method × Standard method × (H.233, H.234, H.235) Multipoint videoconference ISDN Mixed Mixed Mixed Line I/F LAN and LAN and ISDN ISDN and SIP Encryption Protocol Proprietary method × ×...
Page 166: Preparing For An Encrypted Videoconference
Preparing for an Encrypted Videoconference To start an encrypted videoconference, each terminal has to set “Signal Encryption Methods” in the Encryption Setup menu to “Standard encryption” or “Proprietary encryption”. Using standard encryption Select “Standard encryption” for “Signal Encryption Methods”in the Encryption Setup menu.
Page 167 Encrypt priority Connects only to remote parties with standard encrypted connection enabled. Connect with encryption ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT Standard encryption Standard encryption connection available connection available Do not connect ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT...
Page 168: Starting An Encrypted Videoconference
Starting an Encrypted Videoconference You can start an encrypted videoconference by calling a remote party in the same manner as a daily videoconference. During an encrypted videoconference, the encryption icon is displayed on the screen. is displayed for “Proprietary encryption”, and is displayed for “Standard encryption”.
Page 169 Error Messages Causes Starts a conference. (The The encryption feature is disabled. encryption feature is disabled.) The standard encryption Your system is connected to the remote system videoconference with SIP via SIP. connection is not available. The Proprietary encryption Your system is connected to the remote system videoconference with ISDN via ISDN.
Page 170: 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 171: 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.
Page 172: 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 PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU to LAN software...
Page 173: 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 PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit. The illustration shows an example using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.
Page 174 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 175: Using The Lan And Isdn 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. The illustration shows an example using PCS-323M1 the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit.
Page 176: Using The Lan Cascade And Isdn Connection
Using the LAN cascade and ISDN 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 177: 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 178 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 Angle Adj. Press to show help IP:0.0.0.0 ISDN:012345678912 Video:Main Audio:MIC(INT)+AUX Multipoint mode icon The installed software will be shown in “Software Option”...
Page 179: 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 180 Multipoint Setup menu Set “Multipoint Mode” to “On”or “Auto”, and set other items in the menu. Multipoint Setup Page: 1/2 Multipoint Mode ISDN Broadcast Mode Split Number of Lines 2B (128K) Total LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Restrict Auto Save Cancel Multipoint Setup Page: 2/2 Video Mode...
Page 181: Registering The Remote Parties In 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 182 Set up the line interface for all the remote parties to be registered in the multipoint connection list in the A to E text boxes. 1 Select the interface from the drop-down list on the right of the text box. Select “IP”...
Page 183 Phone Book RECENT Recent TOKYO John ISDN Dial OSAKA NEW YORK PARIS Edit Copy PARIS 0.0.0.0 Delete (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. You can add the marks for up to five parties using the same procedure as above.
Page 184 List Edit Index 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 Line I/F 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 4 Multipoint 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 3 . 1 2 5 LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Save...
Page 185: 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 “ ”. Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander, or press the PUSH ENTER button to display the submenu, press the V or v button to select “...
Page 186 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 Recent TOKYO John ISDN ISDN Dial OSAKA...
Page 187 The system begins dialing the number of the remote party with the marks. “ Dialing” appears 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 188 Dial Line I/F Multipoint LAN Bandwidth 1024 Kbps Number of Lines 6 B (384K) More Options Dial Save For details on the setups, see step 3 in “To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book” on page 86. Select “Dial”, and press the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.
Page 189: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party
If some points are not connected The following dialog appears. Select the desired item. Some Positions were not connected. Status Cause Code Start Meeting Disconnect All Redial 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.
Page 190: 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 191 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 192: 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 193: 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 B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Broadcast Mode”, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Page 194: Receiving The Broadcast Requested 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 195: Ending The Multipoint Videoconference
Ending the Multipoint Videoconference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander. The following submenu appears. Phone Book Disconnect Dial 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.
Page 196: Notes On Secondary Terminals
When a terminal whose video mode is Notes on Secondary QCIF standard only The system does not send video to the QCIF Terminals terminal. If there is a terminal that is not adequate for the settings set by this system, that terminal is called the secondary terminal.
Page 197: Connecting The External Mcu
ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT PCS-1/1P ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT Activating the Chair Control If the MCU for the ISDN connection is equipped with the chair control function, the chair control can be activated for up to 99 terminals connected.
Page 198 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 199 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 200: Multipoint Attribute
Multipoint Attribute Number Attribute Value (H.320 MCU) Value (H.323 MCU) Maximum number of terminals 5 (6 when including the 5 (6 when including the that can be connected to a single local terminal) local terminal) Maximum number of concurrent (independent) conferences that can be supported in a single MCU Maximum number of ports that...
Page 201 Number Attribute Value (H.320 MCU) Value (H.323 MCU) Method of choosing Selected Custom: Custom: Communication Mode - SCM Number of lines (1B/ LAN bandwidth (Total 2B/4B/6B) rate of all points, max. Audio algorithm 1920 Kbps) (G.711, G.728, G.722) Audio algorithm Auto: (G.711, G.728, G.722) Video frame rate (7.5/...
Page 202: 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 203: 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. SIP server PCS-1/1P PCSA-SP1 SIP software TERMINAL VISCA OUT...
Page 204: Connection Examples For Multipoint Videoconference
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. SIP server PCS-1/1P PCSA-SP1 to LAN to LAN IP phone...
Page 205 ON LINE POWER LAN ALERT PCSA-B384S or PCSA- B768S ISDN Unit PCSA-SP1 ISDN PCS-1/1P SIP server PCS-323M1 PCS-320M1 TERMINAL VISCA OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN CAMERA UNIT AUX1– –AUX2 ISDN UNIT (PLUG IN POWER) WHITE BOARD (MIXED) VIDEO OUT 100BASE-TX DC 19.5V...
Page 206: 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 207: Setting For Sip
VerX.XX DSB Version VerX.XX DSP Version VerX.XX Software Option Option I/F DSB, ISDN UNIT Host Name PCS-1 IP Address 0.0.0.0 MAC Address 00-00-00-00-00-00 Serial Number 12345 For details on the Machine Information menu, see “Machine Information Menu” on page 63.
Page 208 Enter “Registered User Name” and “Password” on page 2 of the SIP Setup menu. SIP Setup Page: 2/7 Registered User Name SIP1 ISDN Password **** Save Cancel Note On the Communication Terminal with the PCS-323M1 H.323 MCU software installed, enter the user names and passwords for all the terminals to be connected for a multipoint videoconference.
Page 209: 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 210: 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 211 Select “SIP” under “Line I/F”. Dial Line I/F ISDN LAN Bandwidth: ISDN (2B) 1024 Kbps ISDN(Telephone) More Options Dial Save Enter the address of a remote party in the IP text box. The format of the address may be the following: •...
Page 212 Select “Phone Book”, then perform steps 2 and 3 of the procedure shown in “To call a remote party registered in the Phone Book” on page 210, or select “Dial”, then perform steps 2 to 4 of the procedure in “To call a remote party not registered in the Phone Book”...
Page 213: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party
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 94. Putting a Call on Hold You can put a call on hold during a point-to-point or multipoint videoconference when connected by SIP.
Page 214 Disconnect Resume Call Cancel Note “Resume Call” is not available when the remote party has operated the system to enter the hold mode during a point-to-point videoconference. Only “Disconnect” is available. To put a call on hold during a multipoint videoconference The operations to enter/cancel the hold mode are the same as those for a point- to-point videoconference.
Page 215: Transferring A Call
Notes • Only “Disconnect” and “Resume Call” are available in the hold mode. • When all the receiving terminals enter the hold mode in a multipoint videoconference during transmission or reception of the data via the Data Solution Box or the White Board, the transmission or reception is cancelled and will not be restored after the hold mode is cancelled.
Page 216 The following submenu appears on the monitor screen of the local system. Phone Book Disconnect Dial Cancel Select “Phone Book” or “Dial” using the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander, according to the registration of the remote party to whom you want to transfer the call, then press the PUSH ENTER button.
Page 217: Ending A Videoconference
Ending a Videoconference To end a point-to-point videoconference Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander. The following submenu appears. Disconnect Phone Book Hold Dial Transfer Cancel Select “Disconnect”using the V, v, B or b button and the PUSH ENTER button on the Remote Commander.
Page 218: Chapter 10: Web Control Function
Function This chapter describes the Web Control Function which is used to operate the PCS-1/1P. The Web Control Function helps you control the PCS-1/1P, or change its setup configuration, using a Web browser installed on your PC, such as Internet Explorer. The following is a set of Operating Instructions for the Web Control Function.
Page 219: Open The Web Page
Note When a proxy server in an external network segment has been set, the Gateway address in the PCS-1/1P LAN setting must also be set. Or set your Web browser proxy setting to “No Proxy” for the PCS-1/1P. Open the Web Page...
Page 220: Identify A User
Identify a User Once you reach the Web page, the following window will be displayed asking you to identify yourself as the user. Enter one of the following user names (see below) into the “User Name” box and the corresponding password into the “Password” box, then click the [OK] button.
Page 221: Select A Tool
A brief introduction of each tool is presented below. [Controller] Controls the PCS-1/1P using the on-screen controller, or controls using the on- screen Remote Commander in the same manner as you do with the PCS-R1 Remote Commander.
Page 222: How To Use "Controller
To Control the PCS-1/1P from the On-screen Controller When you click the [Controller] button, the on-screen control panel appears. By clicking the buttons on this control panel, you can control the PCS-1/1P, sending still images, operating the camera, registering preset camera settings, and so on.
Page 223: To Control The Pcs-1/1P From The On-Screen Remote Commander
To Control the PCS-1/1P from the On-screen Remote Commander When you click Commander on the left part of the screen, the Remote Commander screen appears. By clicking the various buttons on the Remote Commander image, you can control the unit in the same way you can when using a real Remote Commander (PCS-R1), operating the camera, and dialing phone numbers.
Page 224: How To Use "Dial/Disconnect
How to Use “Dial/Disconnect” By clicking the [Dial/Disconnect] button, you can jump to the “Dial/ Disconnect” page. To connect: 1 Enter the telephone number(s) of a remote party into the box(es): A1( to C2) (When using a LAN, enter an IP address or a DNS name.) 2 Set the communication attribute.
Page 225: How To Use "Phone Book
How to Use “Phone Book” By clicking the [Phone Book] button, you can jump to the “Phone Book list” page. To connect: 1 Click sDial next to the index title that you are dialing. Then, the message, “Now dialing...” will appear. 2 After the connection is made, you will see the message, “Connect OK.,”...
Page 226: Phone Book-Edit" Page
“Phone Book-Edit” Page To edit the communication attribute (only when “super” or “sonypcs” has been entered as the user name): 1 Click sEdit... next to the index title whose communication attribute you want to edit or modify on the list page. Then, the “Phone Book-Edit” page will appear.
Page 227: Phone Book-New" Page
“Phone Book-New” Page To register a new point (only when “super” or “sonypcs” has been entered as the user name): 1 Click sNew on the list page. The “Phone Book-New” page will appear. 2 Enter an index title into the Index box and telephone numbers into box(es) A1 (to C2).
Page 228: How To Use "Setup
How to Use “Setup” Click the [Setup] button, and you will jump to the “Basic Setup” page. (The image above shows the “General Setup” page.) Click Dial, Answer, Multipoint, Audio, General, ISDN, SIP on the left part of the screen, according to what you are setting up. To modify the attribute (only when “sonypcs”...
Page 229: To Display The "Send Message" Page
The “Send Message” page will appear. Enter the message you want to send into the Message box and click the [Send] button to send the message to the PCS-1/1P. After the message is sent, “message send OK.” will be displayed and the screen will return to the “Send Message”...
Page 230: To Reset The System
1 Click on the desired item. A dialog box will appear. 2 Click the [OK] button. “System Restart” Resets the PCS-1/1P system. “Erase Configuration Setup” Returns to the factory setting values. “Erase Phone Book” Erases all information saved in the “Phone Book.”...
Page 231: How To Use "Info
How to Use “Info” Click the [Info] button, and the “Information” page will appear. When the PCS-1/1P is on-line, the “Communication Status,” “Line Status,” and “Machine Information” page appears, and during otherwise, the “Line Status” and “Machine Information” page appears.
Page 232: To Display The Cause Code List
To Display the Cause Code List By clicking Cause on the left part of the page, you can jump to the “Cause Code” page, and see the Cause Code list. How to Use “Setup”...
Page 233: To Display The Call Log
To Display the Call Log By clicking Call Log on the left part of the page, you can jump to the “Call Log” page (only when “sonypcs” has been entered as the user name). How to Use “Setup”...
Page 234: Monitor A Meeting Over The Web
Monitor a Meeting over the Web Click the [Monitor] button to show the monitoring window. Note When “Web Monitor” is set to “Off” in the Administrator Setup menu (page 58), the “Monitor” page cannot be used. Monitor a Meeting over the Web...
Page 235: Appendix
e Power switch Appendix Turns on/off the Communication Terminal. The power is on when the switch is set to the @ side and off when the switch is set to the a side. Location and f AUX CONTROL connector (D-sub 9-pin) Function of Parts Used for service.
Page 236: Pcs-C1/C1P Camera Unit
g MIC1/MIC2 (PLUG IN POWER) p DSB connector (D-sub 15-pin) jacks (minijack) Connect to the TERMINAL connector on the optional PCSA-DSB1S Data Connect to the optional PCS-A1 or Solution Box. PCSA-A3 microphone. Power is supplied to the microphone from the q DC 19.5V jack Communication Terminal.
Page 237: Pcs-R1 Remote Commander
a Lens PCS-R1 Remote Commander b Microphone c POWER indicator (green) ON/OFF Lights when the power switch on the Communication Terminal is set to on VOLUME ZOOM and goes out when it is set to off or the Terminal is set to standby mode. d Remote sensor VIDEOINPUT DISPLAY...
Page 238 c DISPLAY (CLEAR) button k VIDEO INPUT SELECT (SYMBOL) button Switches the picture displayed on the monitor screen. Selects the video input signal. Each time Deletes a line when used for character you press the button, the input signal input. switches.
Page 239: Pcsa-B384S/Pcs-B384 Isdn Unit (Optional)
PCSA-B384S/PCS-B384 ISDN Unit (Optional) Front/Upper panel of PCS-B384 Front/Upper panel of PCSA-B384S STATUS STATUS Rear of PCSA-B384S Rear of PCS-B384 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...
Page 240: Pcsa-B768S/Pcs-B768 Isdn Unit (Optional)
PCSA-B768S/PCS-B768 ISDN Unit (Optional) Front/Upper panel of PCS-B768 Front/Upper panel of PCSA-B768S STATUS STATUS Rear of PCSA-B768S Rear of PCS-B768 a STATUS indicator Lights in orange when power is supplied to the ISDN Unit. When initializing is complete, blinks in green. b STATUS 1-6 indicators Lights in orange when link synchronization of each ISDN connector...
Page 241: Pcsa-Dsb1S/Pcs-Dsb1 Data Solution Box (Optional)
PCSA-DSB1S/PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (Optional) Front/Upper Panel of PCSA-DSB1S Front/Upper Panel of PCS-DSB1 RGB SELECT RGB A RGB SELECT RGB B RGB A SEND RGB B SEND RGB IN A RGB IN B RGB IN A RGB IN B Rear of PCSA-DSB1S Rear of PCS-DSB1 LINE OUT MIC 1...
Page 242: On Indicators
On Indicators The following table shows the indicators displayed on the monitor screen when operating the Communication Terminal. Indicator Name Description Volume Appears during volume adjustment using the VOLUME button. Mic off Appears when the local microphone is cut off while in communication and is not in communication.
Page 243 Indicator Name Description Still image Appears during transmission of a still image. transmission Still image Appears during reception of a still image. reception Slide show Appears during a slide show. Data conference On Appears when the T.120 data conference is available during communication.
Page 244: On Screen Messages
On Screen Messages Check the following if a message appears on the TV monitor when operating the Communication Terminal. Message Meaning Incorrect dialing setup. Make sure the selected entry is correctly registered. CANNOT COMPLETE CONNECTION — (The following code and message appear.) Unknown network error: Try again later.
Page 245 Message Meaning Dialing your own number is Please check the IP address of the remote party. invalid. GateKeeper error. Please check the IP address of the remote party. Busy line - Connection not possible. The telephone line of the remote party is busy and cannot be connected.
Page 246 Message Meaning No Memory Stick. Insert a “Memory Stick”. Memory Stick write-protected. Release the lock of the erasure prevention switch on the “Memory Stick”. Memory full. The data has been saved in the “Memory Stick” to its full capacity. Memory Stick file error. The file format of the “Memory Stick”...
Page 247 Solution Box. The Whiteboard cannot be used. The whiteboard can be used for a videoconference only between PCS-1/1P systems. Battery in the stylus could be weak. Replace The battery in the stylus for the whiteboard is low. the battery.
Page 248 Message Meaning An IP address is not obtained via DHCP. Check the DHCP setting. Please dial by entering the IP address. Be sure to enter the IP address of the remote party when dialing. Reference to DNS has failed. The LAN connection has failed as you entered the user name when using the domain name server.
Page 249 Message Meaning The remote terminal may not be compatible The BONDING function may not be used. The with the BONDING function. remote terminal may not be equipped with this function. The ISDN telephone number of the local Set your ISDN telephone number correctly. party is not correctly set.
Page 250 Message Meaning LAN configuration error. Unauthorized NAT The set NAT address cannot be used. Enter the address is specified. Check the NAT address. correct NAT address in the LAN Setup menu. LAN configuration error. Different address Enter the correct NAT address in the LAN Setup from NAT machines is specified.
Page 251 Message Meaning Connection using SIP is not available. Connection using SIP cannot be made as the SIP Parameter error. configuration is not correct. Check the settings in the SIP Setup menu. Connection using SIP is not available. Connection using SIP cannot be made as this System call error.
Page 252 Message Meaning Connection using SIP is not available. Connection using SIP cannot be done if “Signal Encrypted conference via LAN not Encryption Methods” is set to “Standard available. encryption”. Connection using SIP is not available. Line Connection using SIP cannot be made as the is busy.
Page 253 The following messages indicate the state of the system. No action is required. Message Meaning Meeting starts! Connection with the remote party has been completed, and you can now start a conference. Starting connection. After receiving a call from the remote party the system starts connecting.
Page 254 Message Meaning Use of the Private Phone Book is The “Memory Stick” in which the Private Phone Book is not available. registered has been removed from the Communication Terminal. You cannot use the Private Phone Book. The system is connecting to a The Video Communication System is connecting to a LAN LAN via PPPoE.
Page 255: Troubleshooting
(page 27). Three indicators on The fan inside the Terminal stops. Turn off the system immediately and the front of the consult with Sony dealer. Communication Terminal blink. No sound or the The volume of the System is too Adjust the sound volume by pressing volume is very low.
Page 256 Symptom Cause Solution No picture. The selected picture source is not Turn on the selected video equipment. tuned on. Video input is not selected properly. Select the video input with the VIDEO INPUT SELECT button (page 111). The selected picture source is not Check the connections (page 137).
Page 257 Symptom Cause Solution No connection. If you repeat plugging/unplugging Turn off the power of the system and or turning on/off, you may not wait for a few minutes before turning connect to the network for a while it on again. (when using LAN).
Page 258 Symptom Cause Solution Still pictures or the The write-protect tab on the Release the lock (page 121). Phone Book cannot “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. be saved to the The “Memory Stick” has already Use another “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick.” been recorded to full capacity.
Page 259: Specifications
48 Kbps, 56 Kbps, 64 Kbps (G.722 Specifications compliant with ITU-T Recommendation) 64 Kbps, 96 Kbps (MPEG4 Audio) (when using LAN) 24 Kbps, 32 Kbps (G.722.1 PCS-P1/P1P Communication compliant with ITU-T Terminal Recommendation) (when using LAN) 16 Kbps (G.728 compliant with This unit is compliant with ITU-T ITU-T Recommendation) Recommendations H.320 and H.323.
Page 260: Pcs-C1/C1P Camera Unit
Operating temperature Illumination range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 94°F) 3.5 lux to 100 000 lux Operating humidity Horizontal resolution 20% to 80% 470 TV lines (PCS-C1) Storage temperature 450 TV lines (PCS-C1P) –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Pan/tilt action Storage humidity Horizontal ±100°...
Page 261: Pcsa-A3 Microphone (Optional)
Power Plug in power PCSA-B768S/PCS-B768 ISDN Cable length 8 m (26.2 ft) Unit (Optional) PCSA-A3 Microphone Power requirements (Optional) 19.5 V Power consumption 0.5 A Bandwidth 13 kHz Operating temperature Directional characteristic 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 94°F) Unidirectional Operating humidity Dimension 68 ×...
Page 262: Pcs-320M1 H.320 Mcu Software (Optional)
× 1 × 6 inches) (not including the projected parts) Mass PCSA-DSB1S: Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz) PCS-DSB1: Approx. 850 g (1 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories Interface cable (10 m, 32.8 ft) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Warranty booklet (1) PCS-320M1 H.320 MCU Software (Optional) Dimensions...
Page 263: Acceptable Rgb Input/Output Signals
Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals PCS-P1/P1P Communication Terminal (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Dot clock Sync (MHz) 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 65 H-neg V-neg PCSA-DSB1S/PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB IN A/RGB IN B) Picture Signal format fH (kHz)
Page 264 PCSA-DSB1S/PCS-DSB1 Data Solution Box (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Dot clock Sync (MHz) 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 65 H-neg V-neg • 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 265: Pin Assignment
Pin Signal Description Pin Assignment Ground 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T jack VIDEO OUT MONITOR MAIN/SUB, VIDEO IN AUX 1/AUX 2 connectors Modular jack Signal Description Mini-DIN 4-pin connector TPOP Transmit+ Signal Description TPON Transmit– Analog Ground TPIP Receive+ Analog Ground — Brightness Signal —...
Page 266 TERMINAL connector Signal Description 19.5V 19.5V – AGND Analog ground D-sub 15-pin connector (female) – Signal Description Receive+ Brightness signal RD– Receive– Y.GND Brightness signal ground Ground Chrominance signal C.GND Chrominance signal RGB OUT connector ground Video Video signal Video.GN Video signal Ground Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) Receive data...
Page 267: Pin Assignment On Optional Board Connectors
Pin Signal Description Pin Assignment on Optional Board Connectors DX– Receive data– Serial transmit data ISDN 1-3 jacks (PCSA-B384S/PCS- Serial receive data B384) 19.5V 19.5V ISDN 1-6 jacks (PCSA-B768S/PCS- B768) Ground TERMINAL connector (PCSA- DSB1S/PCS-DSB1) Modular jack Signal Description – D-sub 15-pin connector (male) –...
Page 268: List Of Port Numbers Used On The Pcs-1/1P
1720 For example, when “TCP Port Number” is H.245 Any number from 2253 to set to “3000” and “UDP Port Number” is set 2263 to “3100”, the PCS-1/1P uses the following port numbers. Audio RTP 49152 49152+20 × (N-1) Specifications...
Page 269 “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 270: Videoconferencing Room Layout
Side view (vertical range at Videoconferencing maximum zoom-out) Room Layout Be sure to position camera and microphone appropriately in your videoconferencing room. Camera Range 25˚ 3.1 m 42˚ represents the shooting area of the (8.41 ft) camera when the zoom has been extended 25˚...
Page 271: Installing The Communication Terminal And Camera
Installing the Communication Terminal and Camera You can fix the Communication Terminal or the Camera to your chosen place of installation using the supplied Velcro. Stick the supplied Velcro to the bottom of the Communication Terminal or Camera. Adjust room lighting so that it falls on the participants.
Page 272: Glossary
DHCP Glossary An abbreviation for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Manages IP addresses in the network. BONDING* BONDING is one of the Inverse Multiplexing methods allowing connection An abbreviation for Domain Name System. of the videoconferencing system using Defines the domain name system. multiple ISDN lines.
Page 273 G.728 H.320 Audio encoding/decoding format A videoconferencing standard for recommended by the ITU-T. A phone communication between different bandwidth audio signal is converted to a videoconferencing system. digital signal with a data rate of 16 Kbps. H.323 Gatekeeper This enables communications on the non- Controls the access of H.323 QOS (Quality of Service) LAN.
Page 274 Lip synchronization restriction on the functions depends on the conditions described in “Notes on A function that synchronizes sound with Secondary Terminals” under “Chapter 8 motion. Sound processing is much faster Multipoint Videoconference”. than motion processing, thus sound and For example, this system does not transmit motion sometimes get out of step with each video signals to a terminal that has no other.
Page 275: 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 Index (page 82) (page 68) Line I/F IP, ISDN, ISDN (Telephone), Multipoint, SIP Number of Lines 1B(64K), 2B(128K), 3B(192K), 4B(256K),...
Page 276 A Dial Setup Page: 1/4 Line I/F IP, ISDN, ISDN (Telephone), SIP (page 43) 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, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1024Kbps, 1920Kbps, Other (1–1920Kbps) Prefix Prefix-None, Prefix-A, Prefix-B, Prefix-C...
Page 277 C Multipoint Page: 1/2 Multipoint Mode On, Auto Setup Broadcast Mode Split, Voice Activate (page 61) Number of Lines 1B(64K), 2B(128K), 4B(256K), 6B(384K) Total LAN Bandwidth 384Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1024Kbps, 1920Kbps, Other (1–1920Kbps) Restrict Auto, 56K Page: 2/2 Video Mode ALL, H.263, H.261, SIP No Video Audio Mode ALL, G.722, G.728, G.711...
Page 278 E General Setup Page: 1/4 Terminal Name (page 48) Dual Monitor On, Off Monitor Out/ VIDEO OUT, RGB OUT, RGB OUT (DSB) Sub Monitor Out Standby Mode On, Off Standby Time 1–99 minutes Time Display On, Off Page: 2/4 Clock Set Last Number Registration On, Off T.120 PC Address Whiteboard Attachment...
Page 279 G ISDN Setup Page: 1/7 Country/Region Europe (excluding France), (page 58) 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: 2/7 Area Code–Local Number A1–C2 Page: 3/7 Area Code–Local Number D1–F2 Page: 4/7 Sub Address A1–C2...
Page 280 H LAN Setup Page: 1/11 DHCP Mode Auto, Off (page 53) Host Name IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address DNS Address Page: 2/11 Gatekeeper Mode Auto, On, Off Gatekeeper Address User Alias User Number Page: 3/11 SNMP Mode On, Off Trap Destination Community Description...
Page 281 I Machine Information Host Version (page 63) ISDN UNIT Version DSB Version DSP Version Software Option 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 Option I/F None, ISDN UNIT, DSB, Whiteboard Host Name IP Address...
Page 282 J Status Communication Status Connection A (Encode) Audio Mode (page 64) (Decode) Video Mode Frame Rate Rate MLP Rate HMLP Rate LSD Rate Line I/F Camera Control Data Control H.239 Presen Connection E (Encode) Audio Mode (Decode) Video Mode Frame Rate Rate MLP Rate HMLP Rate...
Page 283 L SIP Setup Page: 1/7 SIP Server Mode On, Off (page 66) Transport Protocol TCP, UDP Port Number SIP Domain Page: 2/7 Registered User Name 1-3 Password 1-3 Page: 3/7 Registered User Name 4, 5 Password 4, 5 Page: 4/7 Primary Proxy Server Address Proxy Port...
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Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators

Chapter 3: Daily Videoconference

Chapter 4: Videoconference with Optional Equipment

Chapter 5: Data Conference

Chapter 6: Videoconference Using a Whiteboard

Chapter 7: Encrypted Videoconference

Chapter 8: Multipoint Videoconference

Chapter 9: Videoconference Using SIP

Chapter 10: Web Control Function

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