Page 1 3-875-769-15 (1) HD Visual Communication System Operating Instructions (Version 2.0) Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-XG80/XG80S © 2008 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 Refer NOTICE to these numbers whenever you call upon Each of PCS-XG80S, PCS-RF1 and PCSA- your Sony dealer regarding this product. CXG80 contains an RF (Radio Frequency) transmitting and receiving module. Model No. ______________ Operation is subject to applicable local radio Serial No.
Page 3 Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC between the radiator & your body. Rules. For the customers in Europe FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The manufacturer of this product is Sony (PCS-XG80S/PCS-RF1): Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, This equipment complies with FCC Tokyo, Japan.
Page 4 øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. For yderligere information gå ind på følgende hjemmeside: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel PCS-XG80S/ HD Visual Communication System in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de Dutch andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
Page 5 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information French complémentaire, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich das Gerät PCS-XG80S/ HD Visual Communication System in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden German Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Page 6 Slovenian relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Za podrobnosti vas napro šamo, če pogledate na URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el PCS-XG80S/ HD Visual Communication System cumple con los requisitos esenciales y Spanish cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ CE.
Page 7 Finnish koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Halutessasi lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Par la présente Sony Corporation déclare que l’appareil PCS-RF1/ RF Remote Commander est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions French pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
Page 8 Slovenian 1999/5/ES. Za podrobnosti vas napro šamo, če pogledate na URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el PCS-RF1/ RF Remote Commander cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras Spanish disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL: http://...
Page 9 Precautions Operating or storage location Avoid operating or storing the system in the following locations: • Extremely hot or cold places • Humid or dusty places • Places exposed to strong vibration • Close to sources of strong magnetism • Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters •...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Installation and Preparation Using This Manual ....................16 Features ........................17 System Components ....................19 Basic System Components ................19 Optional Equipment ..................21 System Configuration .................... 23 System Configuration via a LAN ..............23 System Configuration via an ISDN ..............
Page 11 Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators Registering Local Information ................60 Opening the Setup Menu .................. 60 Line Interface Setup Menu ................64 Dial Setup Menu ....................64 Answer Setup Menu ..................65 Multipoint Setup Menu ..................65 Communication Setup Menu ................
Page 12 Chapter 3: Basic Connection Starting a Connection by Calling a Remote Party ..........106 Turning On the Power ..................106 Calling a Remote Party by Using the Connect Menu ........107 Calling a Remote Party by Entering Their Address or Number Directly (Direct Dial) ....................
Page 13 Chapter 4: Connection with Optional Equipment Using a Tools Menu ..................... 149 Using the Computer Picture for Presentation ............152 Installing the HD Data Solution Software ............152 Connecting a Computer .................. 153 Making a Presentation ..................153 Streaming a Communication ................155 Recording a Visual Communication ..............
Page 14 Registering the Remote Parties in the Multipoint Connection List ....191 Starting a Multipoint Connection ................ 195 Calling Remote Parties ................... 195 Receiving a Call from a Remote Party ............199 Using the Display Control ................... 200 Broadcast Mode ..................... 200 Broadcast Modes and Displayed Windows ............
Page 15 List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-XG80/XG80S ........246 Meeting Room Layout ..................247 “Memory Stick” Media ..................248 Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors ............ 249 Glossary ....................... 250 Menu Configuration ..................... 253 “IPELA” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Page 16: Chapter 1: Installation And Preparation
audio data, and encrypted data from a Chapter 1: computer. Chapter 6: Multipoint Connection Installation and This chapter shows you how to connect your system to multiple sites. Multipoint Preparation connection requires installation of the optional PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in your Visual Communication System.
Page 17: Features
High transmission speeds and Features high-quality picture capability The Communication System accepts a LAN communication bit rate of up to 10 Mbps. It The PCS-XG80/XG80S HD Visual also allows you to connect to as many as Communication System is a communication three ISDN lines and use 6B channels with system that provides face-to-face the optional PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit, and...
Page 18 RF (Radio Frequency) Remote Video and audio recording Commander adopted Video and audio can be recorded in a “Memory Stick” and can be watched on a The supplied Remote Commander controls computer after. the Communication System using the radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. The Remote Commander can be programmed for pairing Streaming with the System or the Camera Unit to...
Page 19: System Components
System Components The PCS-XG80/XG80S HD Visual Communication System is composed of basic system components for a basic communication, and optional equipment for an enhanced communication. Basic System Components Note This manual explains how to operate the system using the PCS-XG80 HD Visual Communication System Package that contains the PCSA-CXG80 Camera Unit and two PCS-A1 microphones, and the PCS-XG80S HD Visual...
Page 20 Unit Description PCS-A1 Microphone Omni-directional microphone that picks up sound relatively from all directions, allowing participants to speak from any location. It is recommended to use in a quiet situation (two pieces supplied). Components packaged in the PCS-XG80S Unit Description PCS-XG80S HD Visual Contains the video codec, audio codec, echo Communication System...
Page 21: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment TV monitor A TV or projector, etc. is required to monitor the images for the system. Unit Description TV, Projector, etc. Used as a monitor and speakers. When the TV monitor is connected to the HDMI connector on the Communication System, you can view the high-definition images.
Page 22 Cable Use the following cable to connect a device in this system. Cable Part No. Number HDMI cable (3 m (9.8 ft)) 1-835-440-1x HDMI cable System Components...
Page 23: System Configuration
System Configuration The PCS-XG80/XG80S HD Visual Communication System has various system configuration capabilities using the basic components and optional equipment. This section describes the capabilities and necessary equipment for some typical configuration examples. System Configuration via a LAN This allows you to: •...
Page 24: System Configuration Via An Isdn
System Configuration via an ISDN Connection to ISDN is required to use the PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit especially designed for use with this system. This allows you to: • Have a point-to-point HD visual communication over ISDN. • Pick up sound in stereo by using two microphones connected to the system. •...
Page 25: System Configuration Via A Sip
System Configuration via a SIP This allows you to: • Have an HD visual communication with an IP telephone, etc. using SIP. • Pick up sound in stereo by using two microphones connected to the system. System configuration 1 PCS-XG80S HD Visual Communication System 2 PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit 3 PCS-RF1 Remote Commander...
Page 26: System Configuration Using Two Lan Connections
System Configuration Using Two LAN Connections This allows you to: Connect your system to two networks using the 1 (LAN1) and 2 (LAN2) connectors. You can use the 1 connector to connect a private network in your company and 2 connector to connect to an intranet outside your company.
Page 27: System Configuration Via A Lan For Multipoint
System Configuration via a LAN for Multipoint You need to install the PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software. This allows you to: Have a multipoint HD visual communication among up to 10 sites over LAN. System configuration POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY...
Page 28: System Configuration Via An Isdn For Multipoint
System Configuration via an ISDN for Multipoint 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 PCSA- MCG80 HD MCU software. This allows you to: Have a multipoint HD visual communication among up to six sites over ISDN. System configuration POWER/STANDBY POWER/STANDBY...
Page 29: System Configuration Via A Lan And Isdn For Multipoint
System Configuration via a LAN and ISDN for Multipoint Installing the PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in two HD Visual Communication Systems enables you to connect to multiple sites up to 10 via mixed LAN and ISDN lines. This allows you to: Have a multipoint HD visual communication among up to 10 sites over LAN and ISDN.
Page 30: System Configuration Using The Pcsa-A7 Microphones
System Configuration Using the PCSA-A7 Microphones This allows you to: • Connect up to 40 PCSA-A7 microphones to one microphone connector, using a cascade connection. As the PCSA-A7 microphones feature high sound quality and can be connected in cascade without reducing sound quality, they are available to an HD visual communication with a large number of participants.
Page 31: 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, interface cable, or pen tablet with the power on. Doing so may damage the Camera Unit, Communication System or ISDN Unit. •...
Page 32: System Connection Via A Lan
System Connection via a LAN PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit VISCA OUT TERMINAL PCS-A1 microphone to TERMINAL Camera cable (supplied with the Camera Unit) to MIC (A1/A3) to CAMERA PCS-XG80S HD Visual Communication System CAMERA S VIDEO IN RGB IN RGB OUT HDMI OUT ISDN UNIT AUX CONTROL...
Page 33: System Connection Via An Isdn
System Connection via an ISDN PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit PCS-A1 Microphone ISDN Unit Interface cable to TERMINAL (supplied with ISDN VISCA OUT TERMINAL PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit** Unit) to TERMINAL Camera cable (supplied with to ISDN 1-3 the Camera Unit) PCSA-B768S to MIC ISDN Unit** to ISDN UNIT...
Page 34: System Connection Via A Sip
System Connection via a SIP PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit PCS-A1 microphone VGP-AC19V15 AC adaptor* Power cord* to a wall outlet VISCA OUT TERMINAL to TERMINAL Camera cable (supplied with SIP server the Camera Unit) to MIC (A1/A3) CAMERA CAMERA S VIDEO IN RGB IN RGB OUT HDMI OUT...
Page 35: Attaching The Pcsa-Cxg80 Hd Camera Unit To A Tripod
Attaching the PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit to a Tripod To attach the Camera Unit to a tripod Attach a tripod to the screw hole used for attaching a tripod on the bottom of the Camera Unit. The tripod must be set up on a flat surface and tightened firmly by hand. Use a tripod with screws of the following specifications.
Page 36: Preparing The System
Preparing the System Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander Most of the operations with the HD Visual 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 37: Programming The Remote Commander To Operate The Camera Unit
• If battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment and replace all the batteries with new ones. Programming the Remote Commander to Operate the Camera Unit The supplied Remote Commander controls the HD Visual Communication System using the radio frequency of 2.4 GHz. The Remote Commander and the Communication System are paired to prevent interference from other Remote Commanders and Systems.
Page 38 Setup General Device Setup General1 Terminal Name Standby Mode Standby Time 15minutes Last Number Registration Control by Far End English Language Dark System LED Brightness Dark Camera LED Brightness Camera RF Remote Control Reception Save Cancel For details, see “RF Remote Control Reception” on the Device Setup page of the General setup menu on page 81.
Page 39 To pair the Communication System with the Remote Commander again Follow the procedure below to release the paring with the Camera Unit, and to perform pairing with the System again. Turn on the Communication System. Set “RF Remote Control Reception” to “System” on the Device Setup page of the General setup menu (page 81).
Page 40: Turning The System On/Off
Turning the System On/Off This section describes how to turn on or off the Communication System. Turning On Turn on the TV monitor. Turn on the power of any other equipment to be used for this connection. Press the (power) switch on the Communication System to turn it on. POWER/STANDBY (power) switch (power) indicator...
Page 41: Standby Mode Function
If connection of the Camera Unit, ISDN Unit, etc. to the Communication System is not re-established even after the system power is recovered, consult a Sony dealer. • You can check the versions of the Communication System, optional dedicated equipment connected and the application software installed using the Machine Status menu.
Page 42: Setting The Hd Visual Communication System To Standby Mode
Setting the HD Visual Communication System to Standby Mode Display the Home menu on the monitor screen, then press the button on the Remote Commander. The message “Power off?” appears on the monitor screen. Press the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select OK, then press the ENTER button.
Page 43: Adjusting The Volume On The Tv Monitor
• Be sure to unplug the power cord after the power of the system is turned off completely. • If the system is unplugged for about 10 days or longer, the clock setting of the system may be reset. In this case, re-set the date and time in the Clock Set page of the General setup menu.
Page 44: Setting Up The System Immediately After The Installation - Initial Setup Wizard
Setting Up the System Immediately after the Installation — Initial Setup Wizard When you turn on the Communication System for the first time after installation and the self-diagnosis is completed, the setup wizard appears on the monitor screen. Register your local system data with the setup wizard using the Remote Commander.
Page 45 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the language to be used for the on-screen menus and messages. Select from among English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, Norwegian, Welsh, Czech and Hungarian.
Page 46 Select the line interface to be used. Wizard Select Line I/F Which is your Line I/F? (Multiple selection available) Select Line I/F ISD N SI P Which is your primary Line I/F? I SD N SI P Save Cancel Which is your Line I/F?: Select from among IP, ISDN and SIP. Which is your primary Line I/F?: If you select two or more interfaces with “Which is your Line I/F?”, select the interface you most use.
Page 47: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The HD Visual Communication System uses the on-screen menus to make various adjustments and settings. This section explains how to adjust or set the items in the menus and gives a brief introduction to the menus. Identifying the Home Menu The Home menu is displayed on the monitor screen when the system is turned on and has not been connected to a remote party.
Page 48 Home menu (with all items shown) IP:XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 5/11/2008 13:00 Ready Home NEAR Camera Tools Room 101 Room 201 Office A Office E History Phone Book Detailed Dial Dial qj qk 1 IPELA logo B Background screen Image shot by the camera is displayed. C Local terminal name The local terminal name set in the menu is displayed.
Page 49 Camera menu 5/11/2008 13:00 Camera Previous Adjustments Brightness Preset Details For details on the Camera menu, see page 134. I Tools button The Tools menu opens when you select the button and press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The menu is used to carry out presentation, streaming, recording, annotation, etc.
Page 50: Phone Book
History menu IP:192.168.0.11 5/11/2008 13:00 History Dial Dial History1 Home 111.111.111.112 2008/05/01 00:00 (12:34:56) Answer Dial History2 555-555-555 2008/05/26 00:00 (03:25:45) Missed Call Dial History3 17.17.17.17 2008/05/26 00:00 (01:00:17) Dial History4 18.18.18.18 2008/05/26 00:00 (01:00:18) Dial History5 19.19.19.19 2008/05/26 00:00 (01:00:19) Dial History6 20.20.20.20 2008/05/26 00:00 (01:00:20)
Page 51: Connect Menu
Connect menu IP:192.168.0.11 5/11/2008 13:00 Previous Enter Number/Address Select from Phone Book Connect Select from History For details, see “Calling a Remote Party by Using the Connect Menu” on page 107. M Detailed Dial button The Detailed Dial menu opens when you select the Detailed Dial button and press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander.
Page 52 Q Dial button To call a remote party whose number or address has been entered in the number input box, select this button, then press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. R One-touch dial buttons The submenu is displayed when you select a thumbnail for a remote party you want to call and press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander.
Page 53 7 Volume The volume-level bar is temporarily shown when you adjust the volume of the Communication System. 8 Warning messages If system malfunction occurs, a warning, instruction, etc. are displayed. Using the Menus...
Page 54: Operation Using The Menu
Operation Using the Menu The basic operation through the menu is explained taking manual brightness adjustment in the Camera menu as an example. Buttons used for menu operations PRESENTATION LAYOUT VIDEO INPUT CAMERA V/v/B/b buttons VOLUME ZOOM ENTER ENTER button RETURN TOOLS RETURN button...
Page 55 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Camera”, then press the ENTER button. The Camera menu appears. 5/11/2008 13:00 Previous Adjustments Brightness Camera Preset Details Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Brightness”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 56 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the brightness adjustment bar, then press the ENTER button. 5/11/2008 13:00 Adjustments > Brightness Manual Adjustment Previous Use the V, v, B or b button to adjust the brightness of the image, then press the ENTER button.
Page 57: Entering Characters Using The Remote Commander
Entering Characters Using the Remote Commander This section explains how to enter the letters, numbers or symbols in the text box in the menu using the Remote Commander. PRESENTATION F1 button F2 button LAYOUT VIDEO INPUT CAMERA F3 button VOLUME ZOOM b button ENTER...
Page 58: Entering Characters Using The On-Screen Keyboard
To delete all the characters entered Press the F3 button. Entering Characters Using the On-Screen Keyboard This section explains how to enter the letters or numbers in the text box in the menu using the on-screen keyboard displayed on the monitor screen. When “Display On-Screen Keyboard”...
Page 59 Back Space Previous Alpha PQRS WXYZ Symbol a b c Space Cancel Repeat step 2 to enter all the letters or numbers. After the input is complete, select “End”, then press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. To enter a symbol Select “Symbol”...
Page 60: Registering Local Information
Chapter 2: Registration and Setup for System Administrators This chapter describes the registration and settings to be carried out by the system administrator.The chapter is intended to be read by the system administrator. Registering Local Information Before connecting, set up the local system using the Setup menus. This section describes how to display the Setup menus and gives a introduction to the menus.
Page 61 Use the V, v, B or b button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The Setup menu appears on the monitor screen. Menus available from a setup menu The Setup menus are grouped into the following depending on the setting items.
Page 62 Note The Multipoint setup menu is displayed only when the PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software is installed in the Communication System. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the menu button you want to set, then press the ENTER or b button. The selected setup menu appears.
Page 63 To cancel the setup Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Cancel”, then press the ENTER button. Or press the RETURN button on the Remote Commander. To return to the left column Press the B button or RETURN button on the Remote Commander. Registering Local Information...
Page 64: Line Interface Setup Menu
More Options Enable Line Interface Setup Menu Allows you to select whether to display the More Options button in the List Edit menu The Line Interface setup menu is used to of the Phone Book. You can set the detailed select the line interface you use for items for dialing in the List Edit menu by connection with a remote party.
Page 65: Answer Setup Menu
Select LAN Prefix Reject Answer Allows you to select whether to use the LAN Allows you to select whether to connect a prefix when dialing via a LAN. remote party’s calling during Disable: Disables the LAN prefix. communication. Enable: Enables the LAN prefix. On: Disables the connection of a remote party.
Page 66: Communication Setup Menu
of 720p (1280 × 720 pixels) in H.264 Communication Video Mode when “Voice Activate” mode is activated. The menu is used to set up the communication mode for the IP connection. Notes Individual Settings for Transmission/ • The “Voice Activate (720P)” mode cannot Reception be selected when the communication is made Allows you to select whether to configure...
Page 67 Communication Bit Rate This item allows you to select whether to use the presentation mode based on the H.239 Allows you to select the communication bit presentation standard. rate per point. On: Enables the presentation mode based on When “Individual Settings for the H.239 presentation standard.
Page 68 When “Individual Settings for ISDN Bandwidth (Answer) Transmission/Reception” or “Individual Allows you to select the number of ISDN Settings for Point-to-Point/Multipoint” on lines used for answering. the IP page is set to “On”, you can set this You can select from among 1B (64K), 2B item for transmission and reception, and (128K), 3B (192K), 4B (256K), 5B (320K), point-to-point and multipoint connections...
Page 69: Audio Setup Menu
Restrict Audio Mode Allows you to select the ISDN transmission Allows you to select the compression format rate. of audio to be sent to a remote party. Auto: Select when connecting a remote You can select from among G.728, G.722 party via a normal ISDN line.
Page 70 AUDIO 2 IN jacks on the Audio1 Basic Setup1 Communication System. Audio Input Echo Canceller Allows you to select the audio input. Allows you to select whether to use the MIC: Inputs audio from the microphone. internal echo canceller. AUX: Inputs audio from auxiliary external On: Enables the internal echo canceller.
Page 71 Input Mode Audio Input Delay Allows you to select the input audio mode. When you set “Audio Input Delay Setting” Stereo: Inputs audio to the R/L jacks of the to “Custom”, you can set the delay time of audio input as stereo left and right the input audio to match the image and sounds.
Page 72: Video Setup Menu
Dial Tone the selected input picture such as a camera picture in Side by Side mode. Allows you to select the volume of a ring- back and busy tones when you are dialing Monitor Output from among “Loud”, “Medium” and Allows you to select the video signal output “Quiet”.
Page 73 XGA: Outputs the XGA signal. Custom Input Label (Camera) WXGA: Outputs the WXGA signal. Selects when “Camera” is selected in “Video Input”. Blanking Period Custom Input Label (RGB) Allows you to select the blackout period that occurs temporarily when the input picture is Selects when “RGB”...
Page 74: Lan Setup Menu
Audio Input For details about the settings, consult your network administrator. Allows you to select the audio input which is linked to the video input selected in “Video Input” when “Link to Audio Input” is set to Note “On”. The contents of the LAN setup menu vary with MIC: Inputs audio from the microphone.
Page 75 Auto: The interface type and the Fixed IP Address for PPPoE communication mode are detected Enter an IP address when “Fixed IP for automatically. PPPoE” is set to “On”. 100Mbps Full Duplex: Connects via 100BASE-TX in full duplex mode. 100Mbps Half Duplex: Connects via Allows you to select whether to obtain DNS 100BASE-TX in half duplex mode.
Page 76: Qos Setup Menu
Gatekeeper Address Community Enter the address of the gatekeeper used Enter the community name managed by the when “Gatekeeper Mode” is set to “On”. SNMP manager (up to 24 characters). By default, “public” is entered. User Alias Description Enter the user name (H.323 alias) registered in the gatekeeper.
Page 77: Tos Setup Menu
TCP Port Number You can select from among “8”, “4”, “2” and “Auto”. When you select “8”, “4” and “2”, Enter the fixed TCP port number. the communication bit rate may be different UDP Port Number from the specified value. Enter the fixed UDP port number.
Page 78: Sip Setup Menu
Audio: Configure the TOS field for audio Off: Does not specify the Minimum Cost bit data. of the TOS field. Data: Configure the TOS field for camera DSCP control signals, etc. Enter the DSCP value. This item only Presentation: Configure the TOS field for appears when “TOS”...
Page 79: Isdn Setup Menu
Commander, the setting of the previous field ISDN Setup Menu is copied into the selected field. • When using the PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit, The ISDN setup menu is used to set up ISDN selecting the ISDN3 button displays the D1 lines.
Page 80: Annotation Setup Menu
Enter the country code in the Country/ For the AT&T 5ESS (National Region Code text box depending on ISDN) switch type the network switch type you are using. Enter the SPID in the A1 text box only. AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN), NTI For the NTI DMS-100 (National DMS-100 (National ISDN): Enter “1”.
Page 81: Camera Setup Menu
Last Number Registration Camera Setup Menu Allows you to select whether to register the remote party in the Phone Book after the communication ends. Camera Camera Off: The registration of the remote party does not take place. Fade In On: If the remote party is not registered in Allows you to select whether to use the fade- the Phone Book, the message “Register in function when the camera moves to the...
Page 82 Camera: Receives the RF signal with the General3 Menu Screens receiver on the PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit. Allows you to select whether to display the items of the Tools and Setup menus. General2 Clock Set Display Time in Communication Off: Displays neither the elapsed nor current time during communication.
Page 83: Home Menu Setup Menu
can select from among “High”, “Medium” among “Camera”, “S-VIDEO”, “RGB”, and “Low”. “YPbPr”, “Zoom (RGB)” and “No Operation”. When “Zoom (RGB)” is selected, a 4:3 General4 Function Keys in aspect ratio picture will be enlarged. Communication Allows you to switch the picture with one Allows you to select the video input press of a button on the Remote switched by pressing the F4 button on the...
Page 84 IP: Address: Displays the IP address. One-Touch Dial No display: Does not display any On: Displays the one-touch dial buttons. identification, such as the IP and user Off: Does not display the one-touch dial name, for the system. buttons. Terminal Status Direct Dial On: Displays the local terminal status in the Off: Does not display “Dial”...
Page 85: Administrator Setup Menu
Answer setup settings. Password”. If you should forget Multipoint “Administrator Password”, consult your Sony dealer. In this case, the memory of the Enabled: Requires “Save Settings Communication System is initialized before Password” when saving the Multipoint repair, and the data in the Phone Book and settings.
Page 86 Disabled: Does not require the password Disabled: Does not require the password when saving the ISDN Mode settings. when saving the ISDN setup settings. Administrator3 Administrator4 Setup Password2 Setup Password3 Audio General Enabled: Requires “Save Settings Enabled: Requires “Save Settings Password”...
Page 87 Shared Phone Book Audio Port Number Enabled: Requires “Save Settings Enter the audio port number for streaming Password” when saving the Shared broadcasts. Phone Book settings. Video Port Number Disabled: Does not require the password Enter the video port number for streaming when saving the Shared Phone Book broadcasts.
Page 88 Image Flip for Second Camera AMX systems are external control devices that can be used to control the Allows you to select whether to rotate the Communication System. When the AMX camera image 180 degrees when the second system receives Device Discovery camera is installed on a ceiling.
Page 89: Encryption Setup Menu
IPv6: Uses the next-generation internet Create Private Phone Book protocol version 6 (IPv6). Allows you to create an empty folder and file for a Private Phone Book on a “Memory Stick” inserted into the system. Notes • The setting of “Internet Protocol” is common For details, see “Creating a Private Phone to both LAN1 and LAN2.
Page 90: Shared Phone Book Setup Menu
Shared Phone Book Setup Menu This menu is used to configure the settings when using the Shared Phone Book located on the server. For details on the Shared Phone Book, see “Using the Shared Phone Book” on page 128. Shared Phone Book Shared Phone Book SPB Mode...
Page 91: Displaying The Machine Status
Displaying the Machine Status The Machine Status menu allows display of the versions, communication mode, line connection quality, etc. of the Communication System and the connected equipment. Displaying the Machine Status Menu Press the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander or use the V, v, B or b button to select “Tools”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 92 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the information to be displayed, then press the ENTER button. The selected display appears. Displaying the Machine Status...
Page 93: Machine Information
Machine version Machine Information Selecting “Next” in the Machine Information menu shows the codec version, The Machine Information menu shows the etc. versions of the HD Visual Communication System and the connected equipment for exclusive use, installed software versions, Peripheral Status etc.
Page 94: Communication Mode Status
Line I/F Communication Mode Status Displays the line interface being used. The Communication Mode Status menu Camera Control shows the status of current communication Displays whether the unit is ready to operate when communication is in progress, and the both cameras. status of previous communications when communication is not in progress.
Page 95: Network Routing Check
Network Routing Check Restrictions on the Use of LAN2 The Network Routing Check menu is used to check the network routing, and it shows the checking results. When you use two LAN connections, use You can start the network routing check by 1 (LAN1) connector to connect a selecting “Start Measurement”...
Page 96: Restrictions On The Use Of Ipv6
Items to be set with LAN1 and LAN2 Restrictions on the commonly Use of IPv6 • Used Port Number (TCP, UDP) • QoS • TOS The functions of the system are restricted as • Auto Answer follows when using the Internet Protocol •...
Page 97: 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 74). For details on configurations, consult with the system administrator. LAN Connection via DHCP (LAN1/LAN2) Configuration example LAN (A)
Page 98: Lan Connection Through A Router (Lan1/Lan2)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under the Basic Setup page in the LAN setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. Setup Basic Setup Sony LAN1 Host Name DHCP Mode IP Address 192.100.
Page 99: Lan Connection Through A Gatekeeper (Lan1 Only)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under the Basic Setup page in the LAN setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. Setup Basic Setup Sony LAN1 Host Name DHCP Mode IP Address 192.100.
Page 100: Lan Connection Through Nat (Lan1 Only)
Enter a name in “Host Name” under the Basic Setup page in the LAN setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. Setup Basic Setup Sony LAN1 Host Name DHCP Mode IP Address 192.100.
Page 101: Lan Connection With H.460 Firewall Traversal (Lan1 Only)
IP:192.168.0.11 5/11/2008 13:00 Setup NAT Setup LAN3 NAT Mode WAN IP Address 210. 10. 10. 1 Save Cancel The setting has been configured properly if the correct WAN IP address appears in the Home menu. To display the NAT address in the Home menu, you must set “Number Display”...
Page 102 Enter a name in “Host Name” under the Basic Setup page in the LAN setup menu, and enter the appropriate values for “IP Address”, “Network Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. Setup Basic Setup Sony LAN1 Host Name DHCP Mode 192.100. 10. 10...
Page 103: Lan Connection Using Pppoe (Lan1/Lan2)
PPPoE user name and PPPoE password given to you by the provider. Setup PPPoE LAN1 LAN2 PPPoE User Alias Sony@aaa.ne.jp Password abcdefg Fixed IP for PPPoE Fixed IP Address for PPPoE 210. 10. 10. 10 Obtain automatically Primary DNS...
Page 104: Isdn Connections
ISDN Connections Enter the appropriate numbers for “Area Code” and “Local Number” in the Telephone Number page 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 79). For details on configurations, consult with the system administrator.
Page 105: About The Network Routing Check
Before connecting a remote system, you can check the network routing to assure smooth connection with the system. For the network routing check, knowledge of network is required. Consult your network administrator or Sony dealer. If you have any questions about the checked result, consult your network administrator or Sony dealer.
Page 106: Chapter 3: Basic Connection
Chapter 3: Basic Connection This chapter describes how to connect to a remote party after the administrator has completed various registrations and settings for the system. The chapter explains a point-to-point communication via a LAN connection, ISDN connection using the optional PCSA-B384S or PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit or SIP.
Page 107: Calling A Remote Party By Using The Connect Menu
POWER/STANDBY (power) switch (power) indicator The indicator on the System starts flashing, then lights in green when the power is on. The Home menu appears on the monitor screen and the picture shot by the local camera also appears. Note After the power is turned on, the camera moves automatically for trial operation.
Page 108: Calling A Remote Party By Entering Their Address Or Number Directly
IP:192.168.0.11 5/11/2008 13:00 Previous Enter Number/Address Select from Phone Book Connect Select from History Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select how to call a remote party, then press the ENTER button. The menu screen will change according to the item you select. Enter Number/Address: The Detailed Dial menu appears on the screen.
Page 109 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Line I/ in the Home menu, then press the ENTER button. F” Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the line interface to be used, then press the ENTER button.
Page 110: Calling A Remote Party Using The One-Touch Dial Buttons
To cancel dialing before connecting with the remote party While “Dialing” is displayed on the monitor screen, press the DISCONNECT ) button or the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. Calling a Remote Party Using the One-Touch Dial Buttons When “One-Touch Dial” is set to “On” in the Home Menu setup menu, the one-touch dial buttons are displayed in the Home menu, allowing you to use the one-touch dial function.
Page 111: Calling A Remote Party By Selecting Them In The History List
Calling a Remote Party by Selecting Them in the History List Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “History” in the Home menu, then press the ENTER button. Or select “Connect” in the Home menu with the V, v, B or b button and the ENTER button to display the Connect menu, then select “Select from History”.
Page 112: Calling A Remote Party Registered In The Phone Book
Connected.” appears on the screen and the picture on the remote site is displayed. Now you can start communication with the remote party. To cancel dialing before connecting with the remote party While “Dialing” is displayed on the monitor screen, press the DISCONNECT ) button or the ENTER button on the Remote Commander.
Page 113 Phone Book Default Group Home Room 101 ISDN 01-2345-6789 Cancel New Entry Connect Group Edit Edit Copy Delete History Detailed Dial The system begins dialing the selected party. “Dialing” appears on the monitor screen. When the system connects to the system on the remote site, the message “Session Connected.”...
Page 114: Calling A Remote Party Not Registered In The Phone Book
Note If the auto dialing feature of the Private Phone Book is activated, the system begins dialing when the “Memory Stick” is inserted. Calling a Remote Party Not Registered in the Phone Book Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Detailed Dial”...
Page 115 Enter the host name and domain name (ex. host.domain) when using the DNS server, or enter the party’s user name and user number registered in the LAN setup menu on the remote party’s system when using the gatekeeper, then press the ENTER button. Notes •...
Page 116 Note To connect to the remote party by entering all the telephone numbers for the ISDN lines used If the 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 117: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party
Receiving a Call from a Remote Party Operations for answering a call differ depending on the setting of the answer mode. Auto answer mode The system automatically receives a call from a remote party and you can start connecting. Although no operation is necessary to start, the picture on the local site will be displayed on the remote site screen even if you are not ready to begin.
Page 118 Note See pages 131 to 141 to adjust the sound and picture during communication. To receive a call in manual answer mode When you receive a call, the Communication System rings and the message “Incoming call. Answer?” appears on the monitor screen. Press V, v, B or b to select “OK”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 119: Ending The Connection
Ending the Connection Press the DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander. The message “Disconnect?” appears on the monitor screen. Press the DISCONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander again, or press the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “OK”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 120: Registering A Remote Party - Phone Book
Registering a Remote Party – Phone Book You can register the telephone number or IP address of a remote party in the Phone Book, allowing you to dial the party very easily. Up to 1000 remote parties can be registered in the Phone Book. You can also store a still image such as a participant’s portrait in the index list.
Page 121 Phone Book Index Group Select None Specified One-Touch Dial None Specified Dial to: Specified Line I/F Communication 1024Kbps Bit Rate 2B (128K) Number of Lines More Options Save Cancel Set the items in the List Edit menu. Use the V, v, B or b button and the ENTER button on the Remote Commander to select the setup item.
Page 122 Icon/Image Select the icon or a still image stored on a “Memory Stick” to be displayed on the Phone Book. Note You cannot select a still image unless a “Memory Stick” in which still images are stored is inserted. One-Touch Dial Specified Select whether to display the one-touch dial buttons in the Home menu.
Page 123: Editing The Contents Of The Phone Book
To connect to the remote party without using bonding If the system of the remote party is not equipped with the bonding function, entering one telephone number does not allow you to connect all the line numbers used to connect to the remote party. To connect to the remote party by entering all the ISDN line numbers used, you can set the connection without using the bonding function of this system.
Page 124: Copying A Registered Party In The Phone Book
Modify the telephone number, IP address, name or setting. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Save”, then press the ENTER button. The modification is completed. Copying a Registered Party in the Phone Book Open the Phone Book.
Page 125 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Group Edit”, then press the ENTER button. The Phone Book > Group Edit menu appears. Phone Book > Group Edit New Entry Previous Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “New Entry”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 126: Creating A Private Phone Book
Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Previous”, then press the ENTER button. The Phone Book is restored. To modify the group name Open the Phone Book > Group Edit menu, select the group button you want to modify using the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander, and press the ENTER button.
Page 127 automatically start dialing one of the remote parties registered in the Private Phone Book simply by inserting the “Memory Stick”. To register a new remote party in a Private Phone Book Insert a “Memory Stick” in which you want to register a remote party into the Memory Stick slot on the Communication System.
Page 128: Using The Shared Phone Book
The setting is registered and “AUTO” appears in the Private Phone Book. Using the Shared Phone Book Using the Shared Phone Book function enables multiple Sony Visual Communication Systems to access to a Phone Book located on a server. For detailed configuration, consult your network administrator.
Page 129 • You cannot register a new party, delete a registered party, attach an image, or edit the Shared Phone Book. In addition, you cannot copy the remote parties registered in the Shared Phone Book to the Private Phone Book. System configuration example In this system configuration, sharing of a Phone Book using H.350 is enabled.
Page 130 To display the Shared Phone Book Select “Shared Phone Book” in the Phone Book, and press the ENTER button. The display switches to the Shared Phone Book. Phone Book Default Group Home Room 101 Room 102 ISDN 01-2345-6789 IP 255.255.255.255 New Entry Group Edit Phone Book...
Page 131: Adjusting The Sound
Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Volume of the Received Sound 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 132: Turning Off The Sound On Answering - Mic On Answer Function
Turning Off the Sound on Answering – Mic on Answer Function You can turn 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 133 Connection example for using an external echo canceller VISCA OUT TERMINAL CAMERA S VIDEO IN RGB IN RGB OUT HDMI OUT ISDN UNIT AUX CONTROL EC-MIC(A7) MIC(A1/A3) 1(R) 2(L) DC 19.5V (PLUG IN POWER) AUDIO 1 IN AUDIO OUT REC OUT 1-EXT-2 to AUDIO OUT to AUDIO 1 IN...
Page 134: 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 135: Adjusting The Brightness
Adjustments > Camera Angle Local Camera : First Camera Pan/tilt indicator Zoom indicator Adjust the camera angle so that the desired angle of view is obtained with the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander. The selected camera pans and tilts, then the adjusted picture will be displayed in the small window or in full screen.
Page 136 The Camera menu appears. 5/11/2008 13:00 Camera Previous Adjustments Brightness Preset Details Select the camera to be adjusted. During communication pressing the F1 button on the Remote Commander switches between the camera on the local site and that on the remote site. When two cameras are connected, pressing the F2 button on the Remote Commander switches between the first and second cameras.
Page 137: Using The Preset Function
5/11/2008 13:00 Adjustments > Brightness Manual Adjustment Previous Brightness adjustment bar Use the V, v, B or b button button on the Remote Commander to adjust the brightness of the screen. Pressing the b button increases the brightness, and pressing the B button decreases it.
Page 138 During communication pressing the F1 button on the Remote Commander switches between the camera on the local site and that on the remote site. When two cameras are connected, pressing the F2 button on the Remote Commander switches between the first and second cameras. The selected camera is shown at the top of the Camera menu.
Page 139 After the adjustment is finished, press the RETURN button or the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The Preset Save menu is restored. When you want to register a thumbnail, use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Thumbnails”...
Page 140: Adjusting The Camera In The Detailed Setup Menu
“Delete”: Deletes the selected preset position. Adjusting the Camera in the Detailed Setup Menu When you select “Details” in the Camera menu, the more detailed setup menu opens. You can adjust various items for camera adjustment. Digital Zoom Backlight White Balance Auto Focus Auto...
Page 141 To use the BrightFace function The BrightFace function is provided if the scene is shot by the PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera Unit. When the function is enabled, brightness and contrast are automatically adjusted and as the result the dark part of a scene is shot brighter and the bright part is shot clearer.
Page 142: Selecting The Input Picture And Sound
Selecting the Input Picture and Sound You can switch the picture displayed on the monitor screen, and switch between the input picture and audio. Switching the Displayed Picture between the Local and Remote Pictures When the displayed picture on the monitor can be switched during communication, pressing the LAYOUT button on the Remote Commander displays the indication “F1: Switches the monitored picture between the remote and local sites.”...
Page 143: Selecting The Video Input Using The F1 To F4 (Function) Buttons On The Remote Commander
The stored video input is not deleted even after the system is turned off, and is selected when the power is turned on again. To change the video input name displayed in the Video Input menu You can label the desired name for each video input on the Custom Input Label page in the Video setup menu.
Page 144 Video Input > Far CAMERA S VIDEO YPbPr Sub Camera Document Camera Sub Document Camera Save Cancel Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the picture output from the equipment connected to the remote system, then press the ENTER button.
Page 145: Switching The Picture Displayed On The Monitor Screen
Switching the Picture Displayed on the Monitor Screen You can display the pictures on the local and remote sites on the monitor screen at the same time. This enables you to check how your own party is monitored on the remote site. Press the LAYOUT button on the Remote Commander.
Page 146 Switches the monitored picture between the remote and local sites.” at the bottom of the monitor. Each press of the F1 button on the Remote Commander swaps the location of both pictures. To switch the display to the received RGB picture When you receive an RGB computer picture from a remote party during communication, the instruction “F2: Switches to the RGB monitor screen.”...
Page 147: Capturing The Screen
Capturing the Screen You can capture the image displayed on the screen by using “Screen Capture” in the Tools menu and display the captured image on the Phone Book. The captured image is stored in the “Memory Stick”. To capture the local image Insert a “Memory Stick”...
Page 148 Press the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander to display the Tools menu. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Execute” for “Screen Capture”, then press the ENTER button. The remote picture is captured and is stored in the “Memory Stick”. Capturing the Screen...
Page 149: Chapter 4: Connection With Optional Equipment
Chapter 4: Connection with Optional Equipment This chapter describes the various connections using the optional equipment in addition to the components contained in the PCS-XG80/XG80S HD Visual Communication System. To make a multipoint connection, see chapter 6. Using a Tools Menu Pressing the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander opens the Tools menu on the monitor screen.
Page 150 Presentation Pressing the ENTER button on the Remote Commander allows you to transmit an RGB picture input from a connected computer to a remote party. During transmission, the message “Executing” appears and the selectable item changes to “Stop”. To stop transmitting the RGB picture, select “Stop” and press the ENTER button.
Page 151 Screen Capture Pressing the ENTER button on the Remote Commander allows you to save the picture displayed on the screen in a “Memory Stick” as a still image. For details on screen capture, see “Capturing the Screen” on page 147. Using a Tools Menu...
Page 152: Using The Computer Picture For Presentation
Using the Computer Picture for Presentation If you install the optional PCSA-DSG80 HD Data Solution software in your system, you can transmit an RGB picture input from a computer, etc. with the local picture simultaneously to a remote party. Note You can receive a computer picture transmitted from the remote party even if the PCSA- DSG80 HD Data Solution software is not installed.
Page 153: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a Computer VISCA OUT TERMINAL CAMERA S VIDEO IN RGB IN RGB OUT HDMI OUT ISDN UNIT AUX CONTROL EC-MIC(A7) MIC(A1/A3) 1(R) 2(L) DC 19.5V (PLUG IN POWER) AUDIO 1 IN AUDIO OUT REC OUT 1-EXT-2 to RGB IN Connecting cable with the D-sub 15-pin connectors (not supplied)
Page 154 The RGB picture from the computer is transmitted to the remote party. While presentation is being executed, the message “Executing” appears on the screen. Tools Stop Presentation [Executing] Home Streaming [Suspended] Execute Recording [Suspended] Execute Annotation [Suspended] Execute Icon display Reject Answer Screen Capture Execute...
Page 155: Streaming A Communication
Streaming a Communication By broadcasting a stream of a visual communication, people who cannot attend the communication can watch the proceedings over the Web using a computer. Before broadcasting a live stream, be sure to configure the live stream permission setting. For details on viewing a streamed communication, see Chapter 7.
Page 156 To stop a streaming broadcast Selecting “Stop” for “Streaming” in the Tools menu and pressing the ENTER button stop the streaming broadcast. Notes • Even if the Communication System is turned off while the streaming broadcast is being executed, the streaming broadcast continues. •...
Page 157: Recording A Visual Communication
Recording a Visual Communication The video and audio of a visual communication can be saved in a “Memory Stick” in MPEG4 format. The saved data can then be viewed on a computer. For details on the recording settings, see “Recording” on the “Streaming/ Recording”...
Page 158 To stop recording Select “Stop” for “Recording” in the Tools menu, then press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander. The message “Stop recording?” appears. Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “OK”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 159: Using The Annotation Function
* Wacom and the Wacom logo are registered trademarks of Wacom Co., Ltd. Bamboo is a trademark. For details on the BambooMTE450, consult with a Sony dealer. Note The communication using a pen tablet is only available for communication between the PCS-XG80/XG80S Communication Systems.
Page 160 Press the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander to open the Tools menu. Press the b button on the Remote Commander and press the V, v, B or b button to select “Execute” for “Annotation”, then press the ENTER button. Tools Execute Presentation...
Page 161 Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select “Start” and press the ENTER button. indicator indicating that the local party uses annotation appears. When the Drawing mode is selected, (pen) indicator appears on the monitor screen and (pointer) appears when the Pointing mode is selected.
Page 162 Start Stop Eraser Select Line Density Select Color Erase All Drawing Rights To start drawing Press the < key on the tablet. To stop drawing Press the > key on the tablet. To change the color Press the lower pen button. Each press changes the color. You can select from among black, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple and white.
Page 163 Press the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander to open the Tools menu. Select “Execute” for “Screen Capture” in the Tools menu. The drawing using annotation on the screen is saved in the “Memory Stick” as a still image. To end the annotation mode Press the TOOLS button on the Remote Commander to open the Tools menu.
Page 164: Using Multiple Microphones
Using Multiple Microphones You can input the stereo sound from two PCS-A1 (supplied with the PCS- XG80) or PCSA-A3 (not supplied) microphones to the system. If you are using an echo canceling microphone, see “Using the PCSA-A7 Microphones” on page 167. To connect the microphones Connect the optional microphones to the MIC (A1/A3) 1 (R) and 2 (L) jacks on the Communication System.
Page 165 • Install the speakers so that the participants do not come between it and the microphones. • Install microphones away from equipment that may cause noise. • Avoid covering the microphones, with paper for example, or carrying the microphones and moving them. If you do either, extreme noise and echo may be heard temporarily by the remote party.
Page 166 Microphone layout examples PCS-A1 microphones PCS-A1 PCS-XG80/XG80S PCSA-A3 microphones PCSA-A3 PCS-XG80/XG80S Using Multiple Microphones...
Page 167: Using The Pcsa-A7 Microphones
Using the PCSA-A7 Microphones Connection of multiple PCSA-A7 microphones (not supplied) allows communication among a large number of participants. The PCSA-A7 microphones have the following characteristics: • Built-in echo canceller • Noise reduction • High quality sound • Several PCSA-A7 microphones can be connected in cascade without losing sound quality.
Page 168 To use the microphones Set “Audio Input” to “MIC”, and “Input Select (MIC)” to “EC-MIC (A7)” on the Basic Setup1 page of the Audio setup menu. (page 69) Notes on placing the PCSA-A7 microphones • Position the microphones about 50 cm (1.6 ft) away from the participants. •...
Page 169 Setup example 2: Up to eight microphones are powered by the AC adaptor, counting from the microphone connected to the AC adaptor. Setup example 3: The 8-meter microphone cable is used in the middle of the connections, and counts as four microphones. Up to four microphones are powered by the AC adaptor, counting from the microphone connected to the AC adaptor.
Page 170: Using A Second Camera
Using a Second Camera You can connect the second camera through the PCSA-CXG80 Camera Unit. Connection example for a second camera First camera (PCSA-CXG80) Second camera VISCA cable (not supplied) to VISCA OUT to VISCA IN VISCA OUT TERMINAL to Video output (YPbPr) OPEN...
Page 171: Recording During A Communication
Recording during a Communication You can record the voices of participants on both the remote and local sites during a communication if you connect an audio recorder to the REC OUT jack on the Communication System. This is convenient for taking minutes of the communication. To connect an audio recorder VISCA OUT TERMINAL...
Page 172: Sending Audio/Video From The External Equipment To A Remote Party
Sending Audio/Video from the External Equipment to a Remote Party The Communication System allows you to send the picture and sound output from the connected equipment such as a VCR to a remote party. To connect the video equipment for input The Communication System is equipped with two video inputs.
Page 173 Video Input > Near CAMERA S VIDEO YPbPr Save Cancel Use the V, v, B or b button on the Remote Commander to select the external equipment connected to each video input on the Communication System, then press the ENTER buttton. The picture from the selected equipment is displayed.
Page 174: Viewing The Picture From The System On A Monitor Or Projector
Viewing the Picture from the System on a Monitor or Projector When the monitor or projector is connected to the Communication System, you can view the picture from the system. To connect a monitor or projector Monitor to HDMI IN VISCA OUT TERMINAL to HDMI OUT...
Page 175 Pictures displayed on the two monitors During communication, the following images are displayed on the two monitors. Picture displayed on the first monitor The local or remote picture shot by the camera (moving picture) is monitored on the first monitor connected to the HDMI OUT connector. To switch between the local and remote pictures, press the LAYOUT button, then F1 button on the Remote Commander.
Page 176: Communicating Without The Picture - Voice Meeting
Communicating without the Picture – Voice Meeting The Visual Communication System enables a voice only communication using telephones via an ISDN line. (Voice Meeting) Basic connecting procedures are the same as those for normal communication with audio/video. Conducting a voice meeting with a remote party not registered in the phone book Set “Line I/F”...
Page 177: Controlling The Remote System With The Tone Signal - Dtmf Transmission
Controlling the Remote System with the Tone Signal – DTMF Transmission The Visual 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 TONE ( ) button on the Remote Commander during communication.
Page 178: Accessing The Communication System
Accessing the Communication System The following controls are available to access the Communication System. For details on each control, consult your Sony dealer. Using a Web Browser You can control or set up the Communication System by accessing it from a Web browser.
Page 179: Chapter 5: Encrypted Connection
Chapter 5: Encrypted Connection When a strictly confidential communication is required, the communication system enables a connection with encrypted video and audio. A connection conducted using this feature is known as an encrypted connection. This chapter describes how to conduct an encrypted connection. The Communication System is equipped with standard encryption, which complies with the H.233, H.234 and H.235 standerdized by the ITU-T.
Page 180: Preparing For An Encrypted Connection Via Lan
Preparing for an Encrypted Connection via LAN To start an encrypted connection, “Encryption Mode” must be set in the Encryption setup menu. Set “Encryption Mode” to “Connect Priority” or “Encrypt Priority” in the Encryption setup menu. IP:192.168.0.11 5/11/2008 13:00 Setup Encryption Connect Priority Encryption...
Page 181 Encrypt Priority Connects only to remote parties with standard encrypted connection enabled. Connect with encryption Local system: Remote system: Standard encrypted connection available Standard encrypted connection available Do not connect Local system: Remote system: Standard encrypted connection available Standard encrypted connection unavailable Preparing for an Encrypted Connection via LAN...
Page 182: Starting An Encrypted Connection
Starting an Encrypted Connection You can start an encrypted connection by calling a remote party in the same manner as a daily connection. During an encrypted connection, the encryption icon, , is displayed. Note If there is no icon displayed, transmitted and received data are not encrypted. Confirm if an icon is displayed before starting a connection.
Page 183 Error Messages Causes The standard encryption You are connected to the remote system via SIP videoconference with SIP connection. connection is not available. Starting an Encrypted Connection...
Page 184: Chapter 6: Multipoint Connection
Chapter 6: Multipoint Connection This chapter describes how to connect your system to multiple points. For multipoint connection, installation of the optional PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software is required. When connecting via a LAN, multipoint connection among up to 10 points including your site is available.
Page 185: Connection Examples Of A Multipoint Connection
Connection Examples of a Multipoint Connection Using the LAN Connection (Up to Six Points) Installing the optional PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in an HD Visual Communication System allows you to connect multiple points up to six. If you have already made a point-to-point connection when a third point calls, the system automatically starts multipoint connection.
Page 186: Using The Cascade Connection Via Lan (Up To 10 Points)
Using the Cascade Connection via LAN (Up to 10 Points) Installing the optional PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in two HD Visual Communication Systems enables cascade connection with two main terminals, allowing you to make a multipoint connection among up to ten points by connecting four to each main terminal.
Page 187: Using The Isdn Connection
Using the ISDN Connection Installing the optional PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in an HD Visual Communication System allows you to connect to multiple systems up to six by using the optional PCSA-B768S, or up to four by using the optional PCSA- B384S ISDN Unit.
Page 188: Using Both Lan And Isdn
Note When you are called from a remote party and the remote party has set up a lower number of ISDN channels than that in your 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 189: Using The Lan Cascade And Isdn Connection
Note The connection example described above includes four terminals via a LAN connection and one terminal via an ISDN connection. The number of the systems for LAN and those for ISDN connections is not fixed. Using the LAN Cascade and ISDN Connection Installing the PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software in two HD Visual Communication System enables cascade connection including two main terminals.
Page 190: Installing The Mcu Software
Installing the MCU Software Turn off the power of the Communication System. Insert the Key Module of the PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software into the TABLET connector. to TABLET PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software Press the (power) switch on the System to turn it on. The PCSA-MCG80 HD MCU software is installed in the System.
Page 191: Configuring Multipoint
Configuring Multipoint Setting Up Multipoint Open the Multipoint setup menu, set “Multipoint Mode” to “AUTO”, and make the necessarysettings. Setup Multipoint AUTO Multipoint Multipoint Mode Broadcast Mode Split Automatic Split Save Cancel For details on “Broadcast Mode” and “Split”, see “Using the Display Control”...
Page 192 To register a multipoint connection list in the Phone Book The basic procedure for registration is the same as when registering a remote party for a point-to-point connection. For details on the procedure, see “Registering a New Remote Party” on page 120. Select “New Entry”...
Page 193 Enter all the parties to which you want to make a multipoint connection. Phone Book Index MULTI LIST Multipoint Group Select None Specified 123.123.123.1 None Specified Dial to: One-Touch Dial Specified 123.123.123.2 Dial to: Number of Connected Sites 123.123.123.3 Dial to: Line I/F 1024Kbps Communication Bit Rate...
Page 194 Number of specified points Phone Book Default Group Room 101 Room 102 Office A ISDN 01-2345-6789 IP 255.255.255.255 ISDN 98-7654-3210 Multipoint mark Note To delete the mark from the name list, press the button on the Remote Commander again, or press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the submenu, press the V, v, B or b button to select “...
Page 195: Starting A Multipoint Connection
Starting a Multipoint Connection Calling Remote Parties To call remote parties registered in the multipoint connection lists Select the multipoint connection list registered in the Phone Book. Press the CONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander, or press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander to display the submenu, press the V, v, B or b button to select “Connect”, then press the ENTER button.
Page 196 Phone Book Default Group Room 101 ISDN 01-2345-6789 Cancel Connect Edit Copy Delete (multipoint) mark is added to the lower right of the selected name in the Phone Book list and the remote party is specified to the party for the multipoint connection.
Page 197 To call remote parties not registered in the Phone Book Basic operations are the same as those for a point-to-point connection. For details, see “Calling a Remote Party Not Registered in the Phone Book” on page 114. Select “Detailed Dial” in the Home menu or press the CONNECT ( button on the Remote Commander to open the Detailed Dial menu.
Page 198 Select “Connect”, and press the ENTER button on the Remote Commander, or press the CONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander. The system begins dialing the remote parties selected in step 3. “Dialing” appears on the monitor screen. When the system connects to all the remote points, the message “Session Connected.”...
Page 199: Receiving A Call From A Remote Party
Some positions were not connected. Start Meeting Disconnect All Redial Start Meeting: Starts communication with remote parties connected. Disconnect All: Cancels all the connections and restores the Home menu. Redial: Redials the numbers of the points that you failed to connect. Note on multipoint videoconferences using ISDN If the number of remote points connected increases as a result of dialing from the main terminal while making a multipoint connection using ISDN, some of...
Page 200: Using The Display Control
Using the Display Control During a multipoint connection you can control the following operations. Broadcast Mode There are four broadcast modes, “Split” and “Voice Activate”, and “Split (fixed)” and the broadcast select mode. You can set up “Split” and “Voice Activate” modes in “Broadcast Mode” of the Multipoint setup menu.
Page 201 • If you switch the broadcast mode from “Split” to “Voice Activate” in which the picture of a specified terminal is displayed in full screen during communication, the location of Pictures A to E will be changed when “Split” mode is restored. •...
Page 202: Broadcast Modes And Displayed Windows
indicating the terminal of the displayed picture also appears. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen while the local picture is broadcast. 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.
Page 203 Connection status Non-cascade connection Cascade connection Split 2 or 3 – – (fixed) terminals connected 4 or 5 Six-split window – terminals connected Voice Activate Full screen Full screen Broadcast Select Full screen – Using the Display Control...
Page 204: Switching The Broadcast Mode
Switching the Broadcast Mode At the beginning of the connection, the broadcast mode set in “Broadcast Mode” and “Split” of the Multipoint setup menu is applied. You can change the mode during communication using the Layout menu. Note If “Broadcast Mode” of the Multipoint setup menu is set to “Voice Activate (720P)”, you cannot switch “Broadcast Mode”...
Page 205: Receiving The Broadcast Requested From Another Terminal
Split (E fixed): Fixes the picture of the terminal connected fifth in the specified window of the fixed split mode. Split (Near End Fixed): Fixes the local picture in the specified window of the fixed split mode. Voice Activate: Selects “Voice Activate” mode. Self Broadcast: Broadcasts the local picture in broadcast select mode.
Page 206: Ending The Multipoint Connection
Ending the Multipoint Connection Press the CONNECT ( ) button on the Remote Commander. The following menu appears: Disconnect A Disconnect B Disconnect C Disconnect D Disconnect All Disconnect E Cancel The alphabetic letters A to E (or A to C) indicate the connected sequence of terminals.
Page 207: Notes On Secondary Terminals
Notes on Secondary Terminals If there is a terminal that is not adequate for the settings set by this system, that terminal is called a secondary terminal. Communication capabilities between secondary terminal and this system are shown below. • Transmitting/receiving audio •...
Page 208: Multipoint Attributes
Multipoint Attributes 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) connections that can be supported in a single MCU Maximum number of ports that...
Page 209 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 2B/4B/6B) (Restricted on maximum Audio algorithm value of total bit rate of (G.711, G.728, G.722, all points) MPEG4 AAC) Audio algorithm Auto:...
Page 210: Chapter 7: Web Control Function
Chapter 7: Web Control Function This chapter describes the Web Control Functions used when operating the PCS-XG80/XG80S. The Web Control Function helps you control the PCS- XG80/XG80S, or change its setup configuration, using a Web browser installed on your PC, such as Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is a product of the Microsoft Corporation.
Page 211: Opening The Web Page
Opening the Web Page Enter the IP address assigned to the PCS-XG80/XG80S in the address line of your browser. The format of an address is: http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX/ For instance, if the IP address is “192.47.100.117”, enter “http:// 192.47.100.117/” in the address line. Note When a proxy server in an external network segment has been set, the Gateway address in the PCS-XG80/XG80S LAN setup must also be set.
Page 212: Identifying A User
Identifying 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 213 [streaming] Enter the Streaming Broadcast Password of the terminal transmitting via streaming broadcast. You can receive and view the contents of the transmitted communication. [setting] Enter the Save Settings Password set in the Administrator setup menu. You can access the “Phonebook” page, change the setting of the page, and register a new entry onto the page.
Page 214: Selecting A Menu
Selecting a Menu By clicking a menu name on the left part of the page, you can display the corresponding menu page. Menu items [Home] Displays the “Home” menu to select the line I/F to connect to a remote party, enter the address of the remote party and dial.
Page 215: How To Use [Home] Menu
How to Use [Home] Menu When you click [Home] on the left part of the page, the Home menu appears. You can also display the Home menu by entering the correct password on the name entry screen. To dial by entering a number 1 Select the line interface (IP, ISDN or SIP).
Page 216: How To Use [Download] Menu
How to Use [Download] Menu When you click [Download] on the left part of the page, the Download menu appears. Various log files can be shown. Select the log file you want to display, and click the [Download] button. You can check the log files in a separate window.
Page 217: How To Use [Remote Commander] Menu
How to Use [Remote Commander] Menu When you click [Remote Commander] on the left part of the screen, the Remote Commander image appears. By clicking the various buttons on the Remote Commander image, you can control the system in the same way you can when using a real Remote Commander (PCS-RF1), operating the camera, and dialing phone numbers.
Page 218: Selecting A Tool
Selecting a Tool By clicking the tools button on the top part of the page, you can jump to the corresponding tools page. [Connect/Disconnect] Calls a remote party using direct dialing and ends a communication. [Phonebook] Displays the dial list of the Phonebook. Connects from the Phonebook.
Page 219: How To Use [Version Up] Page
How to Use [Version Up] Page When you click [Setup] on the top part of the page, [Version Up] appears on the lower left of the page. Clicking [Version Up] displays the [Version Up] page. Version Up Click [Reference] and select the software you want to upgrade, then click the [Upload] button.
Page 220: How To Use [Streaming] Page
How to Use [Streaming] Page 1 On the user name entry screen, enter “streaming” in the [User Name] box and the Streaming Password of the terminal transmitting via streaming broadcast in the [Password] box. 2 Click the [Streaming] button to start QuickTime and start watching a communication.
Page 221: How To Use [Monitor] Page
How to Use [Monitor] Page When you click [Monitor] of the tools buttons, the [Monitor] page opens. You can monitor the picture on the Communication System. Note When “Web Monitor” is set to “Off” on the Access Permit page of the Administrator setup menu, or while the encrypted connection is made, you cannot use the [Monitor] page.
Page 222: Appendix
error (loss) or link error occurs during Appendix communication. e Communication status indicator Lights in white for several seconds then goes out when the system starts. Location and Blinks while dialing or receiving a call, and the indicator stays lit during Function of Parts communication.
Page 223 i EC-MIC (A7) 1/2 (Echo canceling Rear microphone) jacks Connect to optional PCSA-A7 echo canceling microphones. 5 6 7 j MIC (A1/A3) 1 (R)/2 (L) jacks (minijack) CAMERA S VIDEO IN RGB IN RGB OUT HDMI OUT ISDN UNIT AUX CONTROL EC-MIC(A7) MIC(A1/A3) Connect to the PCS-A1 microphones...
Page 224: Pcsa-Cxg80 Hd Camera Unit (Supplied With Pcs-Xg80)
a Lens PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera This is a 10-magnification optical zoom Unit (Supplied with lens. PCS-XG80) b POWER/STANDBY indicator Note Lights in green when the System is turned on. When the System is set to This Camera Unit is not supplied with standby mode or is turned off, it lights in PCS-XG80S.
Page 225: Pcs-Rf1 Rf Remote Commander (Supplied)
Displays the Layout menu to select the PCS-RF1 RF Remote screen display pattern or monitor select Commander (Supplied) mode. d VOLUME +/– buttons Adjust the volume of the sound received from a remote party. +: to increase the volume PRESENTATION –: to decrease the volume e Arrow buttons (V/v/B/b) LAYOUT...
Page 226: Pcsa-B384S Isdn Unit (Optional)
o TOOLS button PCSA-B384S ISDN Unit Displays the Tools menu. (Optional) p DISCONNECT ( ) button Used to disconnect a remote party in Front/Upper panel communication. q BACK SPACE button Deletes the letter entered last. r MIC ON/OFF button Turns off the local sound to be sent to a remote party.
Page 227: Pcsa-B768S Isdn Unit (Optional)
PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit (Optional) Front/Upper panel Rear a POWER 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 is established.
Page 228: Indicators
Indicators The following icons appear on the monitor depending on the functions being used. Indicator Name Description Near camera Local camera being controlled control NEAR Far camera Remote camera being controlled control Mic off Local microphone is turned off in (Near) communication or not in NEAR...
Page 229 Indicator Name Description Video input Selected video input (example of the video from the S VIDEO IN connector) 1080i 1080i video mode in use ISDN Audio only communication in (telephone) progress mode “Memory “Memory Stick” is inserted into Stick” the System. Preset load Recalling the preset camera settings (1-6)
Page 230 Indicator Name Description Pointer (far) Remote party’s pointer Encryption Connected with encryption Packet loss Packet loss occurring Voice “Voice Activate” is selected in Activate “Broadcast Mode” in a multipoint mode connection. Broadcast Local picture is broadcast in a (Near) multipoint connection. Broadcast Terminal A (-E) connected first (A-E)
Page 231: On-Screen Messages
On-Screen Messages Check the following if a message appears on the TV monitor when operating the Communication System. Message Cannot complete connection. (The following code and message appear.) Unknown network error: Try again later. Number does not exist: Check the number and try again. Network congestion: Try again later.
Page 232 Message LAN connection rejected: Try again later. DNS error. Dialing your own number is invalid. GateKeeper error. PPPoE server admission has failed. Check the PPPoE User Name and Password are entered correctly. Now obtaining an IP address via DHCP. Configure the DNS address or use the IP address to dial. Check the user name or user number for dialing is correct.
Page 233: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the Communication System does not function correctly, check the following. Symptom Cause Solution The power is not The power switch is not set to on. Press the power switch to turn on the turned on. power of the system (page 40). The batteries in the Remote Replace the batteries with new ones Commander are low or dead.
Page 234 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 properly (page 142). The selected picture source is not Check the connections (page 172). correctly connected to the system.
Page 235 Symptom Cause Solution No connection. If you disconnect the Turn off the power of the system and communication with an abnormal wait for a few minutes before turning procedure, e.g., unplugging an it on again. ISDN cable or turning off the system during communication, you may not connect to the ISDN line for a while (when using ISDN).
Page 236 Symptom Cause Solution Still pictures or the The write-protect tab on the Release the lock (page 248). 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 237: Specifications
5.3 Kbps, 6.3 Kbps Specifications 48 Kbps (MPEG4 AAC) (when using ISDN) Network PCS-XG80/XG80S HD Visual Multiplexing Communication System Video, audio, data Frame format This unit is compliant with ITU-T H.221 (compliant with ITU-T Recommendations H.320 and H.323. Recommendation) Interface LAN (standard), 64 Kbps to 10 Mbps Motion picture...
Page 238: Pcs-Rf1 Remote Commander (Supplied With Pcs-Xg80/Xg80S)
HDMI cable (3 m) (9.8 feet) (1) PCS-RF1 Remote VGP-AC19V15 AC adaptor (1) Power cord (1) Commander (Supplied with CD-ROM (1) PCS-XG80/XG80S) Before Using this Unit (1) Installation Guide (1) Signal format Quick Connection Guide/Remote Compliant with IEEE802.15.4 Commander Guide (1) Control DC 3V using two size AA (R6) Important Notice Regarding...
Page 239: Pcsa-Cxg80 Hd Camera Unit (Supplied With Pcs-Xg80)
PCSA-CXG80 HD Camera PCSA-A3 Microphone Unit (Supplied with (Optional) PCS-XG80) Bandwidth 13 kHz Directional characteristic Video signal 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50 Unidirectional Synchronization Dimensions 68 × 16 × 96 mm (W × H × D) Internal synchronization × × 3 inches) Image device 1/3 type (6 mm), CMOS Mass Approx.
Page 240: Pcsa-B384S Isdn Unit (Optional)
Warranty booklet (1) Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly PCSA-B768S ISDN Unit before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE (Optional) FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Power requirements COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT DC 19.5 V...
Page 241 Sales and distribution of MPEG-4 (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER Visual encoders/decoders ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC USE OF A CONSUMER FOR...
Page 242: Acceptable Rgb Input/Output Signals
Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals PCS-XG80S HD Visual Communication System (RGB OUT) Picture element Signal format fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.981 60.02 H-pos V-neg 1280 ×...
Page 243: Pin Assignments
Pin Signal Description Pin Assignments Ground 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T jack S VIDEO IN connector Modular jack Signal Description Mini-DIN 7-pin connector TPOPTX+ Transmit+ Signal Description TPONTX– Transmit– Y.GND Brightness signal ground TPIPRX+ Receive+ C.GND Chrominance signal — ground — Brightness signal TPINRX– Receive–...
Page 244 Signal Description EC-MIC (A7) 1 and 2 connectors No connection 19.5V 19.5 V LVDS-RX Multiplexed receive signal (+) Signal Description LVDS-RX Multiplexed receive Ground D– signal (–) TXD+ Transmit data+ SIRCS No connection TXD– Transmit data– LVDS-TX Multiplexed transmit – signal (+) –...
Page 245: Pin Assignments On Optional Board Connectors
ISDN 1-3 jacks (PCSA-B384S) Pin Assignments on Optional ISDN 1-6 jacks (PCSA-B768S) Board Connectors TERMINAL connector (PCSA-CXG80) Modular jack Signal Description – D-sub 15-pin connector (female) – Pin Signal Description Transmit+ Y-OUT Brightness signal Receive+ Y.GND Brightness signal Receive– ground Transmit–...
Page 246: List Of Port Numbers Used On The Pcs-Xg80/Xg80S
List of Port Numbers Used on the PCS-XG80/XG80S For point-to-point connection Signal Port number Type 1719 Gatekeeper Discovery 224.0.1.41:1718 UDP Multicast Q.931 (dial) 2253-2263 Q.931 (answer) 1720 H.245 2253-2263 Audio RTP 49152-49159 Audio RTCP 49152-49159 Video RTP 49152-49159 Video RTCP 49152-49159 FECC RTP 49152-49159...
Page 247: Meeting Room Layout
Meeting Room Layout Be sure to position camera and microphone appropriately in your meeting room. Camera Range represents the shooting area of the camera when the zoom has been extended fully. indicates the shooting area of Adjust room lighting so that it falls on the the camera when the angling function is participants.
Page 248: Memory Stick" Media
• Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get “Memory Stick” wet. • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” in Media locations subject to: –Extreme heat, such as in a closed car parked in the sun. Use a “Memory Stick PRO” or “Memory –Direct sunlight.
Page 249: Phenomena Specific To Cmos Image Sensors
Phenomena Specific Memory Stick PRO , Memory Stick to CMOS Image PRO Duo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sensors The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.
Page 250: Glossary
Codec Glossary An abbreviation for Coder-Decoder. An integrated device of a coder that converts an analog audio/video signal to a digital data stream and compresses it, and a decoder for An abbreviation for Adaptive Rate Control. expanding to restore the original analog Technology which automatically lowers a signal.
Page 251 Gatekeeper H.323 Controls the access of H.323 This enables communications on the communication devices on a network. non-Qos (Quality of Service) LAN. Administers the zone, access limitation, audio/video bandwidth, and alias etc. An abbreviation for High Definition. High H.221 Definition television provides a Frame structure for a digital channel in high-resolution and high-quality picture.
Page 252 An abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol is for management information between the management station and the managed terminals. This enables the monitoring of Sony Communication Systems. SPID An abbreviation for Service Profile ID. Streaming A technology that allows audio and video...
Page 253: Menu Configuration
Menu Configuration The menus of the HD Visual Communication System are configured as described below. For detailed information, see pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are bolded. Home Camera Adjustments Camera Angle Brightness Auto Adjustment, Manual Adjustment (page 47) (page 134) Preset Preset Setting List...
Page 254 ISDN Annotation Camera General Home Menu Administrator Encryption Shared Phone Book History Dial, Answer, Missed Call (page 111) Phone Book “Phone Book” Detailed Dial “Detailed Dial” Phone Book/ Phone Book List Private Phone New Entry Index, Group Select, Dial to:, Auto Dial, Image, Book One-Touch Dial Specified, Line I/F, Communication (page 120)
Page 255 Dial Telephone Mode Auto, G.711 -law, G711A-law (page 64) More Options Enable Off, On User Name Input Off, On Prefix Prefix-None, Prefix-A, Prefix-B, Prefix-C Prefix-A Prefix-B Prefix-C Select LAN Prefix Disable, Enable LAN Prefix Answer Auto Answer On, Off (page 65) ISDN MSN Off, On Mic on Answer...
Page 256 Communication Individual Settings for Off, On (page 66) (Communication) Transmission/Reception Individual Settings for Off, On Point-to-Point/Multipoint IP:Mode Total Bandwidth 128Kbps, 384Kbps, (Communication) 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps, 4Mbps, 5Mbps, 6Mbps, 7Mbps, 8Mbps, 9Mbps, 10Mbps, Other Communication Bit Rate 128Kbps, 384Kbps, 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps, 4Mbps, 5Mbps, 6Mbps,...
Page 257 SIP:Mode Communication Bit Rate 128Kbps, 384Kbps, (Communication) 512Kbps, 768Kbps, 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 3Mbps, 4Mbps, 5Mbps, 6Mbps, 7Mbps, 8Mbps, 9Mbps, 10Mbps, Other Audio Mode G.728, G.722, G.711 Far End Camera Control On, Off Screen Size 720, W4CIF, W432P, WCIF, 4CIF, CIF, QCIF, AUTO Video Mode H.261, H.263+, H.264,...
Page 258 Audio Basic Setup1 Audio Input MIC, AUX, MIC+AUX (page 69) (Audio1) Input Select (MIC)/ MIC(A1/A3), EC-MIC(A7), Input Select (AUX) AUDIO 1, AUDIO 2 Echo Canceller On, Off Lip Sync Auto, Off Recording Mute Off, On Input Mode Stereo, Monaural Output Mode Stereo, Monaural Basic Setup2 AUX Local Monitor Out...
Page 259 Basic Setup Host Name (page 74) (LAN) DHCP Mode Auto, Off Prefix Length IP Address Network Mask Gateway Address Primary DNS Secondary DNS LAN Mode Auto, 100Mbps Full Duplex, 100Mbps Half Duplex, 10Mbps Full Duplex, 10Mbps Half Duplex PPPoE PPPoE Off, LAN1, LAN2 (LAN) User Alias...
Page 260 Basic Setup Adaptive Rate Control (ARC) On, Off (page 76) (QoS1) Auto Bandwidth Detection On, Off TCP Port Number UDP Port Number Packet Resend Request(ARQ) On, Off ARQ Buffering Time 300ms, 150ms, 80ms, Auto, Custom ARQ Buffering Time Forward Error Correction(FEC) On, Off FEC Redundancy 8, 4, 2, Auto...
Page 261 ISDN Basic Setup Country/Region Country/region selectable (page 79) (ISDN1) Protocol Japan(NTT), National ISDN, Euro ISDN, Euro ISDN(France), 5ESS(P-MP), 5ESS(P-P), DMS-100 Telephone Number Area Code (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) (ISDN2) Local Number (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) Telephone Number Area Code (D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, F2) (ISDN3) Local Number (D1, D2, E1, E2, F1, F2)
Page 262 General Device Setup Terminal Name (page 81) (General1) Standby Mode On, Off Standby Time 1-99 minutes Last Number Registration Off, On Control by Far End On, Off Language Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Norwegian, Turkish, Welsh, Czech, Hungarian...
Page 263 Function Keys Far/Near, Camera, S-VIDEO, RGB, YPbPr, in Communication No Operation (General4) Camera, S-VIDEO, RGB, YPbPr, No Operation Camera, S-VIDEO, RGB, YPbPr, Zoom (RGB), No Operation Camera, S-VIDEO, RGB, YPbPr, No Operation Home Menu Home Menu1 Clock Display On, Off (page 83) (Home Menu1) Local Terminal Name...
Page 264 Administrator Password Administrator Password (page 85) (Administrator1) Phone Book Modification Password Save Settings Password Remote Access Password Streaming Broadcast Password Setup Password1 Line I/F Enabled, Disabled (Administrator2) Dial Enabled, Disabled Answer Enabled, Disabled Multipoint Enabled, Disabled IP Mode Enabled, Disabled SIP Mode Enabled, Disabled ISDN Mode...
Page 265 Other Use History On, Off (Administrator7) Save Setup Execute Load Setup Execute AMX Device Discovery Off, On 1080i Mode Off, On Auto Restore On, Off Internet Protocol IPv4, IPv6 Phone Book Save Phone Book Execute (Administrator8) Load Phone Book Execute Clear Phone Book Execute Auto Dialing...
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