InnoMedia InfoView IV 3000 Operating Manual

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Page 2 IV 3000 / IV 2000 Version 1.30 ongratulations on your purchase of the InnoMedia InfoView. InfoView brings you the Video Phone, the next generation of communication where you can enjoy enriching communication of voice and video. Using your TV as the screen while transmitting voice and images through a phone line, InfoView optimizes the use of readily available consumer electronics products.
Page 3 COPYRIGHT Copyright 1999 InnoMedia Inc. Published by InnoMedia, who reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this operating manual as well as to revise this publication at any time and without notice to any person of such revision or change.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Quick Start Page 2. Introduction 3. Knowing Your InfoView 3.1 InfoView Package Content List 3.2 Features 3.3 InfoView Layout 4. Installing Your InfoView 5. Learning the On-Screen Menu 6. Making Your Video Call via InfoView 7. Application & Benefits of InfoView 8.
Page 5: Quick Start Page
Chapter Quick Start Page This chapter explains how to set up your InfoView. After you follow the instructions in this chapter, you will be ready to make your video call. DC 12 Power Input Video Out To Phone Audio Out Video In To Wall Socket Audio In...
Page 6 4. Plug in the power adapter to the wall power socket. 5 DO NOT switch ON the power adapter at this point 5. Connect the pin of your power adapter to the small power socket located at the back of InfoView, labeled POWER DC 12V. 6.
Page 7 4. Plug in AUDIO/VIDEO cable that comes with your camcorder to the AUDIO/VIDEO-IN connectors of the InfoView and connect the other end to your Camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO-OUT connectors. 5. Plug in the power adapter to the wall power socket. 5 DO NOT switch ON the power adapter at this point.
Page 8: Introduction
InnoMedia offers the InfoView, a TV-based video phone system that turns your TV into a Video Phone using your regular phone line. InfoView will optimize the usage of your...
Page 9 InfoView is a cost savings device which complements your day-to-day business operation. Relationship building As friends and family move to other cities or countries, you can still keep the relationship intact by having close communication with them. By using InfoView, you can see your loved ones at anytime without hesitation since the images come free whenever you make a call to them.
Page 10: Knowing Your Infoview
Chapter Knowing Your InfoView 3.1 InfoView Package Content List Thank you for choosing the InfoView, we hope that it will bring you enriching visual communication Your InfoView packaging includes the following items: 1 InfoView unit (Unless specifically 1 InfoView indicated, all InfoView units will Operating Manual come with the camera unit) 1 power adapter...
Page 11: Infoview Layout
3.3 InfoView Layout Front View: 2 3 4 Back View: 10 11 No. Item Description Camera A high quality auto-focus camera len is provided. InfoView also has a model that comes without buiIt-in camera which caters to users with their own camcorders instead Power Switch Pressing this button will turn InfoView ON...
Page 12: Installing Your Infoview
Chapter Installing Your InfoView Hardware Installation This section describes the hardware installation process for your InfoView. Installing InfoView 1. First, disconnect your phone cable from the wall RJ-11 phone jack. Connect it to the connector labeled “PHONE” at the back of your InfoView unit. If your phone line is not long enough, please use the phone cable provided for the connection.
Page 13 3. If you have bought an InfoView unit with a built-in camera, connect one end of the color-coded Audio/Video cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors of your InfoView unit, and the other end to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors at the back of your TV.
Page 14: Learning The On-Screen Menu
Chapter Learning the On-Screen Menu I. InfoView On-Screen Menu When you first switch on the TV and turn on the InfoView. You should see the following on your TV screen. ON-SCREEN LOCAL VIEW MENU Press “#” on phone key pad to start menu LINE Clock starts...
Page 15 You may control your InfoView using this menu prior to your video phone conversation, the menu will change once you have connected for your video phone conversation. Please refer to the table below for brief references on the On-Screen Menu prior to video phone conversation. On Screen Menu Sub-menu Main function •...
Page 16 Main Menu (I) InfoView (2) Call [Press 7 (3) Answer to access main menu] (4) Settings (5) About To make a video call to remote InfoView 1. Turn on your TV and set it in the correct channel that receives external video input from InfoView.
Page 17: Main Menu
5.2 Specifying the Settings of your InfoView MAIN MENU (4)SETTINGS SETTINGS (1)Camera (4), (6) CAMERA (1) Camera Pan Camera (2),(8) Tilt Camera (1), (7) Zoom Camera Controlling the InfoView built-in camera 1. On the Main Menu, press (4) to access the Settings Menu. 2.
Page 18 Specifying the TV Type SETTINGS (2) TV Screen TV SCREEN (3)Type (5) Back • InfoView can support both NTSC and PAL signal. • Users need to specify the TV type for the InfoView system. To specify TV Type 1. On the Settings Menu, press (2) to access the TV Screen sub-menu. 2.
Page 19 Specifying the Camera Type SETTINGS (1) Camera CAMERA (9) Config (9) Config 1. Type 2. Source 5. Back • Every InfoView will come with a built-in camera, unless specified otherwise. • However, users can always connect an external camera (camcorder) to the Audio/Video INPUT jacks at the back of the InfoView.
Page 20 Privacy Mode through lnfoView Security Feature SETTINGS (3) Security SECURITY (1) Privacy (2) Password (5) Back • InfoView has built-in security feature which allows you to activate privacy mode so that the remote party will not be able to see you. The feature enables the capability of blocking the local pictures so that the remote party cannot view it.
Page 21 Auto-Answer for Remote Call-in SETTINGS (4) System (4) SYSTEM (1) Auto Answer (5) Back • InfoView comes with the Auto-Answer feature which let users to set up a system at home or in the office whereby they can call in from any location. •...
Page 22 To set modem based on country setting SYSTEM (8) Modem MODEM (2), (8) Select Country (5) Back What is Modem Country Setting? Modem manufacturers usually have flexibility built into the modem so that it can be fine-tuned accordingly when placed under different phone networks. Therefore, when adjusted to the corresponding country setting, the modem will perform according to the phone line specifications in that particular country or region.
Page 23 To set InfoView in PowerSave mode SYSTEM (2) PowerSave What is PowerSave mode ? By choosing the PowerSave mode option, users can expect auto InfoView system shutdown, once the system is left idle for more than 10 minutes. 1. Under the Settings Menu, press (4) to access the System sub-menu. 2.
Page 24 Users simply call up the InnoMedia server phone number, follow the voice prompt and with a press of a button the upgrade process will be activated. When the process is completed, the InfoView will be running on a new software version where users can expect new features, fixes or performance improvement.
Page 25 Generally, it will take less than 5 minutes to go through this process and upgrade your InfoView with the latest software. Please check lnnoMedia website (http:// www.innomedia.com) for latest upgrade information. Innomedia Tech Support U.S. +1 (408) 4325 - 400...
Page 26 II. InfoView On-Screen Menu When you have connected with the remote video phone ON-SCREEN LOCAL VIEW Press “#” on MENU phone key pad to start menu LINE Clock starts running once Message Prompt Box 12:08:18 InfoView is switched ON. If system is set to Auto Answer, ANS is in green color. Otherwise, it will remain as light brown.
Page 27 Press # to access on-screen menu. On Screen Menu Sub-menu Main function • Main Menu To provide one-step video call management • Video To configure video-related functions • Audio To configure audio-related functions • Quality To fine-tune on-screen video quality •...
Page 28 5.4 Fine-Tuning on Video Phone Conversation What kind of features are there to fine-tune my video call ? Users can adjust picture quality, activate privacy mode and capture high quality snapshot. These are the built-in features which complement the video call so that the phone conversation can be rich, multimedia and value added.
Page 29 If you activate the privacy mode, your picture will now be blocked and the remote party will not be able to see it on screen. At the same time, a new screen with InnoMedia logo and a message indicating privacy mode enabled will replace your local view.
Page 30 5.5 Controlling the Local & Remote Cameras IF you are having a video call with a remote party who is also a InfoView user, you will be able to control and maneuver the remote side’s camera, all as part of the value- added features built into InfoView.
Page 31 Local InfoView’s Controlling the built-in camera • On the Main Menu, press (1) to access the Video sub-menu. • Within the Video Menu, press (2) to get into the Local Camera sub-menu. • When adjusting the local camera, the local view will be shown on the big screen so that you can preview the changes better.
Page 32 Remote lnfoView‘s Controlling the built-in camera • On the Main Menu, press (1) to access the Video sub-menu. • Within the Video Menu, press (3) to get into the Remote Camera sub-menu. To pan remote camera 1. On the Video Menu, press (3) to access the Remote Camera sub-menu. 2.
Page 33 5.6 Additional Features For Video Call InfoView comes with other features which facilitates the video phone conversation. For instance, users may increase the remote-view size so that they can get a bigger picture on screen. Besides that, users can switch the source of camera during video call and use an external camera (camcorder) to show another view.
Page 34 VIDEO (8) TV Screen (5) Back TV SCREEN (1) TV Size (5) Back To increase / decrease the size of the remote view 1. On the Main Menu, press (1) to go to the Video sub-menu. 2. Press (8) on Video Menu to access the TV Screen sub-menu. 3.
Page 35 VIDEO (9) Iogin (5) Back LOGIN Password (5) Back To Login to Remote InfoView This feature enables you to login to the remote InfoView even if the remote user has switched to Privacy Mode. 2. Press (9) on Video Menu to go to the Login sub-menu. 3.
Page 36 (2) LOCAL CAMERA (9) Config (1) Type (2) Source (2) Local (5) Back Camera VIDEO (3) Remote Camera (3) REMOTE CAMERA (9) Source (1) Type (2) Source (5) Back To toggle between Internal / External camera source [On the Local InfoView] 1.
Page 37: Making Your Video Call Via Infoview
Chapter Making Your TV-Phone Call via InfoView Before you make your video call, you need to have two things ready: a. You have installed the InfoView as shown in Quick Start, Chapter 1 and configure your unit based on the settings in Chapter 5. b.
Page 38: Application & Benefits Of Infoview
Chapter Applications & Benefits of InfoView 1. Applications for Home InfoView is a value-added appliance which works with your TV and phone to bring you the benefits of video call, a form of communication for the future available to you now. Friends &...
Page 39 2. Applications for Business When visual communication would accelerate and complement business interaction, InfoView enables you to meet this objective cost effectively. a. Reduce unnecessary business trips, reduce operating costs Visual communication may not be able to replace a cordial handshake, but when there are products to be shown or directions to be given on a prototype, you can use the InfoView effectively to do just that without even flying there yourself.
Page 40: Technical Specifications
Chapter Technical Specifications SYSTEM ITU Recommendation Compliant H.324 Channel Multiplexer H.223 H.245 Protocol Control H.245 VIDEO ITU-T Recommendation Compliant H.263 Resolution 352 x 288 pixels QCIF 176 x l44 pixels Features Advanced Motion Estimation High Quality Pre and Post Filtering Frame Rate (max.) 10 fps Video In RCA Video In...
Page 41 MODEM V.34 33600 bps RJ 11 Phone In RJ11 Phone Line Out POTS (Regular telephone service) POWER SUPPLY AC Adapter 230V, 120V Operating Voltage 12 Volts DC Power Consumption 12 Volts x 1.5 Amps Operating Frequency (AC Adapter) 50 Hz, 60 Hz UL CSA Listed (US, Canada) TUV (Germany, Europe) FEATURES...
Page 42: Troubleshooting And Usage Tips
Chapter Troubleshooting and Usage Page Symptom Solution During InfoView Set-Up: My phone jack is located very far away from my TV. We have provided two phone cables for you to set up InfoView effectively. You can use the 8 meters (24 feet) phone cable to connect your InfoView to your phone jack, and the 5 meters (15 feet) phone cable to connect your phone to the InfoView.
Page 43 I did set my TV into video receiving mode, but I still did not see anything, what else can I do? There is a possibility that the Video-Out Format for your InfoView is set to a different format (NTSC or PAL). If your InfoView is set with the wrong format, the picture will be unstable and the picture aspect ratio is different as well.
Page 44 How do I operate my Zoom option ? Your Zoom option under the Local or Remote Camera sub-menu enables you to ZOOM the camera in or out from a particular scene. Please refer to the instructions under section 5.5 in Chapter 5. How do I operate my Tilt option ? Your Tilt option under the Local or Remote Camera menu enables you to TILT the camera up or down from a particular scene.
Page 45 Tips in Setting Up & Using InfoView Good Lighting You can get the most out of InfoView by making a small effort to “stage” Tips your video calls. The most important thing you can do is set up InfoView in a well-lit room.
Page 46: Important Safety Instructions
Chapter Important Safety Instructions Please follow the basic safety instructions below when using InfoView or any other electronic equipment. This will reduce, if not eliminate the risk of electric shock, fire or injury. Please read this section thoroughly before proceeding in your installation of InfoView. 1.
Page 47: Maintenance & Care
Chapter Maintenance & Care 1. To maintain the optimum performance of this TV-Phone, regular maintenance is required. Your dealer will have updated information to advice you further. 2. You 5 DO NOT have to open up the InfoView unit for maintenance. Your InfoView unit should be closed at any given times.
Page 48: Fcc Registration Information
Chapter FCC Registration Information Your InfoView unit is registered w th the U S Federal Communication on Commission (FCC) and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Based on FCC regulation, we need to provide you the following information: 1.
Page 49 Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems “ This book is available from the U S Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C 20402. Please specify stock number 004-003-00345-4 when ordering copies. The Party Responsible For Product Compliance Innomedia Inc. 90 Rio Robles, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95134 U.S.A...
Page 50 InnoMedia Inc. 90 Rio Robles, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95134 Tel: (408) 432-5400 Fax: (408) 432-5404 InnoMedia Pte Ltd. 10 Science Park Road, #03-04/05 The Alpha, Singapore 117681 Tel: (65) 872- 0828 Fax: (65) 872-0900 InnoMedia Technology Inc. 3F, No 3, Industrial East Road. IX,...

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