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Sony PCS-6000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Multimedia Terminal
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
PCS-6000/6000P
 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-205-382-17 (1) Multimedia Terminal Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PCS-6000/6000P  2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer among other information, the FCC registration number for to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer this equipment. If requested, this information must be regarding this product.
  • Page 3 If you dispose the unit, consult your nearest Sony Service Center. The built-in battery must be treated as a chemical waste. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Precautions ................ 8 Chapter 1 Preparation Features ................9 System Configuration ............. 11 Basic System Equipment ............11 Options ..................12 Basic System Connection ..........14 When Using a TV Monitor ........... 15 When Using an RGB Monitor or LCD Projection Monitor..16 Preparing the System ............
  • Page 5 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Calling a Remote Party ........... 55 During a Meeting Calling an Unregistered Remote Party........55 Calling a Registered Remote Party ........59 Registering a Remote Party ..........61 Making an Entry..............61 Modifying an Entry ............... 63 Deleting Registered Entries ..........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Holding a Data Conference ..........84 Opening the File ..............84 Editing the File ..............87 Using the White Board ............88 Sending the Dial Tone to the Remote Party ....90 Ending a Meeting ............. 91 Chapter 3 Meetings With the Features ................
  • Page 7 Placing the Camera Unit ............. 135 Glossary ................. 136 • “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows, NetMeeting, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other countries.

  • Page 8: Precautions

    In case of trouble such as smoke, odd smell, or noise, turn off all units of the system. Disconnect all the power cords and connecting cords. Then contact the place of purchase or an authorized Sony representative. ISDN Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

  • Page 9: Features

    Chapter Preparation Features The PCS-6000/6000P Multimedia Terminal can connect a remote party via an ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) line . It sends and receives images and sound, allowing you to have virtual face-to-face meetings with people in other cities or countries.
  • Page 10 Features Various types of optional interface boards Up to three boards can be installed at the same time from the following interface boards: You can hold a meeting with various types of interfaces: BRI interface up to 24B channels using the PCS-I600 BRI Boards, PRI interface using the PCS-I601 PRI Board, V.35 interface using the PCS-I602 V.35 Board, RS- 449 interface using the PCS-I603 RS-449 Board.

  • Page 11: System Configuration

    System Configuration The PCS-6000/6000P Multimedia Terminal is a basic system that can be enhanced with variety of optional equipment. Basic System Equipment The PCS-6000/6000P Multimedia Terminal forms the basis of the PCS- 6000 series system. The PCS-6000/6000P Multimedia Terminal consists of the following...

  • Page 12: Options

    A TV is used as a meeting monitor and speaker. It displays the remote party, graphics, and menus. If you use a Sony TV, you can operate it with the Remote Commander supplied with the Multimedia Terminal. Two monitors are required for a dual-monitor system.
  • Page 13 Unit Description PCS-E600 Provides an extension cable and a hub for Extension Hub the Desktop Terminal. These can extend the cable for the Desktop Terminal up to 14 m (46 feet). PCS-I600 Provides four ISDN jacks. The connection BRI Board with 8B channels is available.

  • Page 14: Basic System Connection

    Basic System Connection The figures on pages 15 and 16 show connection examples. The examples are the cases when single optional PCS-I600 BRI Board is installed and four ISDN lines are used. For details on installing the optional boards, see “Installing the Optional Board” on page 109.

  • Page 15: When Using A Tv Monitor

    When Using a TV Monitor TV monitor to audio input to a wall outlet Audio cord (not supplied) to S-video to a wall outlet input S-video cord (not supplied) Power cord to AUDIO to AUDIO to VIDEO OUT Multimedia OUT MON R OUT MON L MON1 to AC IN...

  • Page 16: When Using An Rgb Monitor Or Lcd Projection Monitor

    Basic System Connection When Using an RGB Monitor or LCD Projection Monitor RGB monitor or LCD projection monitorr to audio input to a wall outlet Audio cord (not supplied) to RGB input to a wall outlet RGB cable (not supplied) Power cord to AUDIO to AUDIO...

  • Page 17: Preparing The System

    Preparing the System Inserting Batteries into the Remote Commander The supplied Remote Commander controls most of the functions. This section describes how to insert batteries into the Remote Commander. Remove the battery compartment cover. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with correct 3 and # polarity into the battery compartment.

  • Page 18: Preparing A Monitor

    IR repeater (supplied) When using a Sony TV monitor The TV monitor can be operated from the Remote Commander. For details on operating the Remote Commander, see “To operate a Sony TV monitor” on page 123. To adjust the TV monitor screen Use the controls on the TV monitor to adjust the screen (picture, hue, contrast, brightness, and sharpness).

  • Page 19: Setting The Initial Volume Level On The Monitor

    Setting the Initial Volume Level on the Monitor When you adjust the volume, use the VOLUME/DOC-BRIGHT +/– buttons on the Remote Commander. Set the volume level to the middle position by pressing the VOLUME/ DOC-BRIGHT +/– buttons on the Remote Commander. Adjust the volume with the monitor’s control.

  • Page 20: Turning The System On/Off

    Turning the System On/Off This section describes how to turn on and off the Multimedia Terminal. Note Set the CONF/DOC/TV selector on the Remote Commander to “CONF” when operating the Multimedia Terminal. Turning On The following describes how to turn on the Multimedia Terminal. When using a TV monitor: Make sure the TV monitor is on standby.

  • Page 21: When The Multimedia Terminal Is Turned On For The First Time

    When the Multimedia Terminal is turned on for the first time The setup wizard appears on the monitor screen after the self-diagnostic is completed. Register your local system data following the wizard. It takes about 5 minutes for the setup wizard to appear on the screen. General Setup Wizard Language: English...
  • Page 22 Turning the System On/Off Select Next with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The ISDN Setup menu (Page 1) appears on the monitor screen. ISDN Setup Wizard Country/Region: Country/Region Code: Protocol: National ISDN Previous Next Cancel Select your country/region with the joystick, then press the joystick.
  • Page 23 Select Next with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The ISDN Setup (SPID) menu appears on the monitor screen. (This is only for the USA and Canada.) Set up the ISDN Setup (SPID) menu. (This is only for the USA.) For details on the SPID registration, see “SPID Registration for Customers in the USA”...

  • Page 24: Setting The System (Multimedia Terminal) To Be On Standby

    For details on the Standby Time and Standby Mode settings, see “General Setup Menu” on page 39. Notes • The POWER lamp on the Camera Unit does not flash even if the system is in standby mode. • A Sony TV monitor is turned into standby mode. Chapter 1 Preparation...

  • Page 25: Turning Off

    Turning Off The following describes how to turn off the Multimedia Terminal. Press and hold the I/1 switch on the Multimedia Terminal Processor for two seconds. The power lamp will blink for about one minute, then the power shuts off. Turn off the power of any other equipment to be used during the meeting.

  • Page 26: Spid Registration For Customers In The Usa

    SPID Registration for Customers in the USA If the system is connected to a network switch of the following types, you can use ISDN lines. • Network switch type: AT&T 5ESS Network switch software version: 5E8 or later (for National ISDN-1 and National ISDN-2) •...
  • Page 27 If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) Each LDN is given for four channels (CH A1 and A2, CH B1 and B2, CH C1 and C2, CH D1 and D2) Each LDN is different as a separate LDN is given for each channel. The following shows the use of three ISDN lines for AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN).
  • Page 28 SPID Registration for Customers in the USA The following shows the use of four ISDN lines for AT&T 5ESS (Point-to-Point Custom ISDN). ISDN Setup Page: 2/3 Area Code Local Number 9876532 9876532 9871356 9871356 9852464 9852464 9853141 9853141 Save Cancel If the network switch type is NTI DMS-100 (National ISDN or Custom ISDN) Each LDN is different as a separate LDN is given for each channel.
  • Page 29 If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (National ISDN) The following shows the use of four ISDN lines. In case of each LDN is given for two channels. ISDN Setup ISDN Setup Page: 2/3 Area Code Local Number Page: 3/3 SPID 9876532 019876532001...
  • Page 30 SPID Registration for Customers in the USA If the network switch type is AT&T 5ESS (Point-to-Point Custom ISDN) You do not have to enter SPID. The following shows the use of four ISDN lines. ISDN Setup Page: 1/3 Country/Region: Country/Region Code: 1 12 Protocol: AT&T P-P...
  • Page 31 If the network switch type is NTI DMS-100 (Custom ISDN) The following shows the use of four ISDN lines. ISDN Setup Page: 1/3 Country/Region: Country/Region Code: 1 11 Protocol: Northern Telecom Save Cancel ISDN Setup ISDN Setup Page: 2/3 Area Code Local Number Page: 3/3 SPID...

  • Page 32: Menu Items In The Setup Menu

    Menu Items in the Setup Menu Dial Setup Menu Sets up the attribute for calling. Page 1 Dial Setup Page: 1/4 Line I/F: Bonding: Auto Number of Lines: LAN Bandwidth: 1920 Kbps Prefix: Prefix-None Restrict: Auto Save Cancel Line I/F: Selects the line interface. BRI: Connects to a TV conferencing system via the BRI interface.
  • Page 33 LAN Bandwidth: Sets up the bandwidth when using a LAN or the PRI-S interface. This time can be set to 384K or 1536K (for North America) / 1920K (for European countries) when using the PRI-S interface. When you are using a LAN, you can choose from among the following bandwidths. 64 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 384 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 768 Kbps, 1024 Kbps, 1280 Kbps, 1536 Kbps, 1792 Kbps, 1920 Kbps, and Other.
  • Page 34 Menu Items in the Setup Menu Audio Mode Threshold: Selects the setup of the Auto setting of Audio Mode. up to 64K:G.728: Sets the Auto setting of Audio Mode to G.728 when the used-line is 1B channel and sets to G.722 when it is 2B channels or more.
  • Page 35 Page 4 Dial Setup Page: 4/4 Telephone Mode: Auto More Options Enable: V.35 RS-366: PCS-5000 Series Mode: Save Cancel Telephone Mode: Selects the audio protocol for the voice meeting. Auto: Selects the protocol automatically. G.711 µ-law: Selects the µ-law protocol. G.711 A-law: Selects the A-law protocol.

  • Page 36: Answer Setup Menu

    Menu Items in the Setup Menu Answer Setup Menu Sets up the communication items for receiving. Page 1 Answer Setup Page: 1/2 Auto Answer: Number of Lines: Restrict: Auto LAN Bandwidth: 1920 Kbps ISDN MSN: PCS-5000 Series Mode: Save Cancel Auto Answer: Selects the answer mode.
  • Page 37 Page 2 Answer Setup Page: 2/2 Video Mode: H.261 Video Frame: 30fps Audio Mode: Auto Audio Mode Threshold: up to 128K:G.728 Far End Camera Control: T.120 Data: Save Cancel Video Mode: Selects the protocol for the video encoding. H.261: Receives pictures based on Recommendation H.261. H.263: Receives pictures based on Recommendation H.263.

  • Page 38: Multipoint Setup Menu

    Menu Items in the Setup Menu Multipoint Setup Menu Make the settings for a teleconference with multiple locations. Multipoint Setup Multipoint Setup Page: 1/2 Page: 2/2 Multipoint Mode: Number of Lines: Broadcast Mode: Split Restrict: Auto LAN Bandwidth: 1920 Kbps Video Mode: H.263 Audio Mode:...

  • Page 39: Audio Setup Menu

    Audio Setup Menu Sets up the audio system. Audio Setup Page: 1/1 Input Select: Lip Sync: Echo Canceler: Internal Beep Sound: Recording Mute: Save Cancel Input Select: Selects the audio input. MIC: The microphone is selected. AUX: The external equipment is selected. MIC+AUX: Both the microphone and the external equipment are selected.
  • Page 40 Menu Items in the Setup Menu Terminal Name: Enter the terminal name to be reported to an external MCU. Dual Monitor: Selects the monitor(s). TV Monitor (Single): One TV monitor. RGB Monitor: One RGB monitor, or two monitors – RGB and TV monitors.
  • Page 41 Chinese as the language for messages. Monitor Mode: Selects the remote control mode of the IR repeater. Normally, set it to MODE1 (PCS-6000) or to MODE3 (PCS-6000P). MODE1: Sets it to mode 1. MODE2: Sets it to mode 2.
  • Page 42 Menu Items in the Setup Menu Control by Far End: Selects whether to ignore the camera control commands from the far end. On: Does not ignore the camera control commands. Off: Ignores the camera control commands. Controller: Selects the control device. Remote Commander: Controls using the Remote Commander.

  • Page 43: Administrator Setup Menu

    Administrator Setup Menu This menu is only for an administrator. If you set your password, the password is necessary to modify the Setup and Phone Book menus. Also, the password is necessary to access the Administrator Setup Menu. Administrator Setup Page: 1/1 Administrator Password: Superuser Password:...
  • Page 44 Menu Items in the Setup Menu Page 1 LAN Setup Page: 1/3 DHCP Mode: Host Name: IP Address: Network Mask: Gateway Address: DNS Address: Save Cancel DHCP Mode: Sets up the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Auto: Automatically gets your IP address and network mask. Check your IP address on the Machine Information menu after you get them.

  • Page 45: Machine Information Menu

    Note The LAN Setup menu (Page 2) is accessed only when the system has been upgraded using the optional PCS-UC601 Upgrade Kit. Page 3 LAN Setup Page: 3/3 SNMP Mode: Trap Destination: Community: Description: Location: Contact: Save Cancel SNMP Mode: Sets up whether the SNMP agent service is effective or not.
  • Page 46 Menu Items in the Setup Menu Software Option: Displays the optional software installed into the unit. None: The optional software has not been installed. H.323: The PCS-UC601 Upgrade Kit has been installed. Option Board: Displays the optional board installed into the unit. None: The optional board has not been installed.

  • Page 47: How To Operate The Menu

    How to Operate the Menu The different menu is opened whether the system is in communication or not. Switching the Menu Not in Communication The following launcher menu is always displayed when the system is not in communication. Select the desired menu with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick.
  • Page 48 How to Operate the Menu 3 HELP When you press the HELP button on the Remote Commander, an explanation is provided for each menu. When you press the HELP button again, the explanation disappears. 4 Icons The following provides an explanation for each icon. Audio:MIC Video:Main 1 Mic mute function: When this icon is displayed, the sound from...
  • Page 49 Phone Book menu This is used to hold a meeting Phone Book with a registered party or to Recent register or modify a party. (Pressing the PHONE BOOK button on the Remote Commander accesses the Phone Book menu directly.) New Entry For details on the Phone Book menu, see pages 59 to 65.
  • Page 50 How to Operate the Menu Data Conference menu Used for a Data Conference. Data Conference D:\...\user File Access data Whiteboard Specification.jpg Whiteboard (.WHT) Messages.jpg Messages2.jpg T120demo.ppt AGENDA with CMS... DSC00000.jpg TMP5000EMU.jpg For details on the Data Conference Menu, see pages 84 to 89. Setup menu This is used to register or modify Setup...

  • Page 51: Switching The Menu In Communication

    Switching the Menu in Communication Press the STILL IMAGE button on the Remote Commander in communication, the Still Image menu is opened. Select the desired menu with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The desired menu will be opened. Still Image Send Select these tabs...
  • Page 52 How to Operate the Menu Phone Book menu This is used to hold a meeting Phone Book Recent with a registered party or to register or modify a party. (Press the PHONE BOOK button on the Remote Commander.) New Entry For details on the Phone Book menu, see pages 59 to 65.

  • Page 53: Operating The Menu

    Operating the Menu This describes the basic menu operation, taking the Dial Setup menu as an example. Open the Dial Setup menu from the Setup menu (page 50). Dial Setup Page: 1/4 Line I/F: ISDN Bonding: Auto Number of Lines: LAN Bandwidth: 1024Kbps Prefix:...

  • Page 54: Turning Off The Indicators Displayed On The Screen

    How to Operate the Menu Turning Off the Indicators displayed on the screen Press the DISPLAY button on the Remote Commander to turn off the indicators displayed on the screen. To turn on the indicators, press it again. Note You cannot turn off all of the indicators, depending on the indicator. Entering Characters Number buttons PQRS...

  • Page 55: Basic Operation During A Meeting

    Chapter Basic Operation During a Meeting Calling a Remote Party You can start a meeting with a remote party by dialing. Once you have made a connection with the remote party, you can begin talking just like normal phone call. The following describes how to call a remote party.
  • Page 56 Calling a Remote Party Select Manual Dial with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. The Manual Dial menu appears on the monitor screen. Manual Dial Line I/F: Number of Lines: Prefix:...
  • Page 57 When connecting with the V.35 interface with RS-366 When using single channel, enter the telephone number in the A1 box. When using dual channels, enter the telephone numbers in the A1 and A2 boxes. Note When connecting with the V.35 interface without RS-366 or connecting with the RS-499 interface, the telephone number boxes are not displayed.
  • Page 58 Calling a Remote Party Select the ISDN transfer rate. Select Restrict with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. Select the desired setting by moving the joystick up or down, then press the joystick. Auto: Connects to a remote party with a normal ISDN line. 56K: Connects to a region or country with a 56 Kbps ISDN transfer rate.

  • Page 59: Calling A Registered Remote Party

    Last-number redial function When you access the Manual Dial menu again after you have used the Manual Dial menu once, the last number dialed is entered into the boxes. Notes This function does not work in the following situations: • Once you turned off the power or turned the Multimedia Terminal to standby/sleep.
  • Page 60 Calling a Remote Party Select Dial with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. Or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. The system dials the selected remote party in step 2, and the indication “Dialing (The line interface is indicated.)”...

  • Page 61: Registering A Remote Party

    Registering a Remote Party You can register a remote party before making the connection. You can register up to 500 remote parties. Notes • Meetings using the V.35 interface are available when the optional PCS- I602 V.35 board has been installed. •...
  • Page 62 Registering a Remote Party Set up the line interface. BRI: Connected to a TV conferencing system using BRI interface. PRI: Connects to a TV conferencing system via the PRI interface. PRI-S: Connects to a TV conferencing system using H (for North America), H (for European countries) of the PRI interface.

  • Page 63: Modifying An Entry

    Select the prefix number setting. Prefix-None: Does not use the prefix number. Prefix-A: Uses the setting A set in the Dial Setup menu. Prefix-B: Uses the setting B set in the Dial Setup menu. Prefix-C: Uses the setting C set in the Dial Setup menu. For details on setting the prefix number, see “Dial Setup Menu”...

  • Page 64: Deleting Registered Entries

    Registering a Remote Party Modify the entry. Select Save with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The entry is modified. Deleting Registered Entries You can delete a registered entry as follows. Select the Index title to be deleted with the joystick on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 65 Note on the optional PCS-I602 V.35 Board If the optional PCS-I602 V.35 Board has been installed and connected to a private line or a terminal adaptor via the V.35 interface, select V.35 in Line I/F then enter as follows: • When using RS-366, set V.35 RS-366 to On in the Dial Setup menu. Enter the telephone numbers.

  • Page 66: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call When a call comes in, the connection process differs depending on the setting of the answer mode. Auto answer mode The system automatically receives the call and starts the meeting. However, even if you are not ready to start the meeting, the local picture will be displayed on the remote party’s monitor screen.
  • Page 67 Select OK with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick, or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. Once the connection has been made, the remote party appears on the local monitor screen, and local party appears on the remote screen. You are now ready to hold your meeting.

  • Page 68: Checking The Connection Status

    Checking the Connection Status During a meeting, you can check the status of the communication. Elapsed time also appears on the monitor screen during a meeting. Open the Status menu. Status Page: 1/3 Line I/F: Camera Control: Rate: 2 x 64K Data Control: (Encode) (Decode)

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume sent from remote parties. Press the VOLUME/DOC-BRIGHT + button to increase the volume; the VOLUME/DOC-BRIGHT – button to decrease it. The volume bar appears on the monitor screen. After a while, the bar automatically disappears if you do not operate. Notes •...

  • Page 70: On The Echo Canceler

    Adjusting the Sound On the Echo canceler The Multimedia Terminal has an echo canceler function. When you use this built-in echo canceler, set Echo Canceler to Internal in the Audio Setup menu. When you are not using the internal echo canceler, set this item to Off.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Camera

    Adjusting the Camera You can adjust the local camera to obtain the best viewing results. During communication, you can also adjust the remote camera, and adjust images being sent from the remote camera. Notes • A malfunction may occur if the local and remote parties try to adjust the same camera at the same time.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Camera Angle And Zoom

    Adjusting the Camera Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom You can adjust the camera angle and zoom. To adjust the camera angle Move the joystick on the Remote Commander up, down, to the left, or to the right to view any areas not currently covered by the camera. (Select Camera Angle from the launcher menu to open the Camera Angle menu when the system is not in communication.) Outside the camera’s scope...

  • Page 73: Presetting Angle And Zoom Settings

    To adjust focus manually Press the [0] button on the Remote Commander, the focus adjustment setting changes to automatic adjustment. Press the [#t] button on the Remote Commander repeatedly to move the focus point further away to the camera. Press the [ * T] button on the Remote Commander repeatedly to move the focus point closer to the camera.
  • Page 74 Adjusting the Camera Select the preset number which you want to store the setting with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. Camera Preset Save Preset Load Adjustments Auto Track Set up the angle and zoom. For details on the angle and zoom settings, see “Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom”...

  • Page 75: Tracking A Subject Automatically - Automatic Target Tracking Function

    Hint If you press any of the buttons from 1 through 6 on the Remote Commander during a communication session, you can call up the value set for that number. On backup The memories of the preset are erased when the I/1 switch on the Multimedia Terminal Processor is set to off.
  • Page 76 Adjusting the Camera Use the joystick and the ZOOM/TV-CH buttons on the Remote Commander to place a subject into the frame. Notes • Be sure to place the subject so that the portion uniform in brightness and color is in the frame. •...

  • Page 77: Selecting The Picture And Sound

    Selecting the Picture and Sound You can select the picture and sound from both the local and remote sites equipment. To switch the picture To switch the picture displayed on the monitor from the local or remote picture Press the FAR/NEAR button on the Remote Commander, then switch the picture by selecting the icons on the monitor screen with the joystick on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 78: Monitoring Yourself In The Inset Window

    Monitoring Yourself in the Inset Window The inset window allows you to monitor your own party while viewing the remote party. (Picture-in-picture function) Press the PinP button on the Remote Commander in communication. If an inset window is not displayed, the inset window appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 79: Sending Still Pictures

    Sending Still Pictures When you send pictures that contain lots of text, we recommend you to send that picture as a still picture. Since still pictures are more clear than moving pictures for reading text. You can send a video as a still picture of external equipment connected to the Multimedia Terminal, or of the camera.

  • Page 80: Sending An Image From An Object Camera

    Sending Still Pictures Set up the angle and zoom if you readjust them. For details on the angle and zoom settings, see “Adjusting the Camera Angle and Zoom” on page 72. Press the joystick on the Remote Commander. The moving picture on the monitor screen is frozen, and the still picture is continuously sent.

  • Page 81: Storing The Still Picture Sent From The Remote Party As The Jpeg Format

    Select the Load with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The following screen appears. Still Image Send D: \ ...\ user \ data 1300_01.jpg Continuous Send 40i_02.jpg Clear 40i_03.jpg IMG_7174.jpg Save IMG_7765.jpg Previous Picture IMG_8218.jpg IMG_9792.jpg Pointer s1_01s.jpg Send Object...

  • Page 82: Displaying The Pointer Or Drawing On Pictures

    Sending Still Pictures Displaying the Pointer or Drawing on Pictures When the remote party uses the PCS-5000/5000P/5100/5100P, you can display the pointer or write over a still picture, and send or receive the modified data. Drawing on pictures can be done only with a mouse (not supplied).
  • Page 83 To erase a line Select the eraser icon with the mouse. Trace the mouse along the lines or words you want to erase. To erase all the lines Select Erase with the mouse. All the lines drawn with the mouse will be erased.

  • Page 84: Holding A Data Conference

    Holding a Data Conference You can use the files created by Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft PowerPoint. The Multimedia Terminal opens these files using the viewer application, and these files can be reffered each other. Since the data conference use NetMeeting, you can use its program sharing function, and you can transmit a file and use the white board.
  • Page 85 The Multimedia Terminal is set to share the directory in the internal hard disk drive on Microsoft Windows Network. The Windows OS PCs on the same LAN can read and write the file. The work group and computer names on Microsoft Windows Network are as follows: Work group: WORKGROUP Computer: the name entered in Host Name in the LAN Setup menu.
  • Page 86 Holding a Data Conference Select Open with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. After the file opens, the task bar will appear on the upper portion, and the bar at the left of the file extension turns on yellow. When the file is shared from the remote party, its extension is indicated as “ETC”.

  • Page 87: Editing The File

    When receiving a file The message “File receiving is complete.” is indicated. When opening the Data Conference menu, its pop-up menu opens. To save the file Select Save, OK with the joystick on the Remote Commander in order, then press the joystick. The destination location is D:\...\user. To not save the file, select Delete from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 88: Using The White Board

    Holding a Data Conference Repeat step 4 to do copy and paste. To create a new folder Select New in step 4, then press the joystick. The new folder will create. To delete a folder or file Select Delete in step 4, then press the joystick. The selected folder or file will be deleted.
  • Page 89 Whiteboard, the file will be stored as the “.nmw” file format and when selecting Whiteboard (.WHT), the file will be stored as the “.wht” file format. (Specify D:\PCS-6000\user\data as the destination folder.) To exit the white board Select Return with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick.

  • Page 90: Sending The Dial Tone To The Remote Party

    Sending the Dial Tone to the Remote Party You can send the dial tone (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) assigned to the 0 – 9, , and buttons on the Remote Commander to control the remote system. Press the button on the Remote Commander. The DTMF screen appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 91: Ending A Meeting

    Ending a Meeting Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. The message appears on the monitor screen. To disconnect the call Select OK with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. Or press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander again.

  • Page 92: Features

    Chapter Meetings With the Multi Points Function Features When you make multipoint settings, you can set up a teleconference for a maximum of six remote locations, including your own. You can hold a multipoint conference using either ISDN or a LAN, but you cannot set up one teleconference using both technologies at the same time.

  • Page 93: Starting A Point To Multipoint Meeting

    Starting a Point to Multipoint Meeting Before you start the multipoint conference, verify that Registering a multipoint meeting Multipoint Mode is set to On in the Multipoint Setup as a Multipoint Connection list menu. Notes Registering a new Multipoint Connection •...
  • Page 94 Starting a Point to Multipoint Meeting Notes Input addresses only for the number of remote parties that you want to register. • When you input a telephone number that is not displayed in the menu, use M and m on the (1) Inputting [ BRI] and [ PRI] addresses joystick to scroll through the input area.
  • Page 95 Note Registering a previously registered remote party in a Multipoint Connection You cannot append a mark to remote parties mixing [BRI], [PRI], and [LAN] together. list. Multipoint mark Multipoint confirmation mark Press the PHONE BOOK button on the Remote Commander. Phone Book Recent The Phone Book menu appears.

  • Page 96: Calling Previously Registered Remote Parties

    Starting a Point to Multipoint Meeting Select a remote party already registered in the Calling previously registered Phone Book menu, and press the joystick. remote parties A submenu appears. Select [ On], and press the joystick. Calling remote parties registered in a Multipoint Connection list mark appears in the upper left of the remote party list.

  • Page 97: Calling Unregistered Remote Parties

    Dialing to the remote parties selected in steps 2 Input addresses only for the number of remote and 3 starts, and based upon the type of line parties that you want to register. selected, [ Dialing (BRI)], [ Dialing (PRI)], or [ Dialing (LAN)] is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 98 Starting a Point to Multipoint Meeting If one or more of the remote parties in a Notes Multipoint connection fails to connect • When you input a telephone number that is not The following Dialog box is displayed. displayed in the menu, use M and m on the joystick to scroll through the input area.

  • Page 99: Receiving A Call

    Operating Chair Controls During a Multipoint Meeting, the near end can Receiving a call exercise the following controls. Receiving a call from a remote party is same as a normal meeting. Switching the Broadcast Mode For details see “Receiving a Call” on page 66. There are three types of broadcast modes: Notes on Point to Multipoint Split screen mode...
  • Page 100 Operating Chair Controls With a BRI connection Picture B 1B, 2B connection: Picture from terminal connected to A jack of slot 5 Picture from this 4B connection: Picture from terminal connected to C terminal and D jacks of slot 5 Picture from the terminal connected 6B connection: Picture from terminal connected to...
  • Page 101 When connecting between five or six terminals, the Voice Activated mode indication D or E is appears. Detects the terminal that speaks at the highest level The default broadcast mode when starting a meeting is among the connected terminals, and sends the picture according to the setting in the Multipoint Setup menu.

  • Page 102: Verifying The Picture Shot By The Local Camera

    Operating Chair Controls Verifying the Picture Shot by the Receiving the Broadcast Local Camera Request You can display the local picture only on your screen When you receive the command “MCV”* from the without changing the mode in Voice Activated or user connected terminal, the picture of that terminal is control mode.

  • Page 103: Ending A Point To Multipoint Meeting

    Ending a Point to Multipoint Meeting Press the CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button on the Remote Commander. The following menu appears on the monitor screen. Disconnect Phone Book Manual Dial Cancel Select Disconnect with the joystick on the Remote Commander, then press the joystick. The following menu appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 104: Notes On Using Secondary Terminals

    Notes on Using Secondary Terminals When Video Mode is set to H.263 Notes on secondary terminals The H.263 mode is only available when all the during an ISDN Multipoint terminals are in H.263 mode. If there is a terminal in Meeting H.261 mode, the meeting will be held in H.261 mode.

  • Page 105: Isdn Multipoint Meeting Attribute List

    ISDN Multipoint Meeting Attribute List Attribute Value Maximum number of terminals that can be connected 5 (6 when including this terminal) to a single MCU Maximum number of concurrent (independent) conferences that can be supported in a single MCU Maximum number of ports that can be connected to other MCUs Network interfaces at each port BRI/PRI...

  • Page 106: Lan Multipoint Meeting Attribute List

    LAN Multipoint Meeting Attribute List Attribute Value Maximum number of terminals that can be connected 5 (6 when including this terminal) to a single MCU Maximum number of concurrent (independent) meetings that can be supported in a single MCU Maximum number of ports that can be connected to other MCUs Interfaces at each port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...

  • Page 107: Connecting With An Mcu

    Chapter Advanced Operation Connecting With an MCU You can perform a multiple communication with Note making a connection to an MCU (Multipoint Control When you do an incapable operation, the Unit). indication “Command is rejected by MCU” Once you connect with the MCU that has the chair appears on the monitor screen.

  • Page 108: Voice Meeting

    Voice Meeting Connecting With an MCU The system can connect to a normal phone to hold a To broadcast a picture of your terminal to meeting using the sound only. (Voice Meeting) all the terminals The basic procedure is same as one with images and sound.

  • Page 109: Installing The Optional Board

    Installing the Optional Board You need to install the optional board to connect via the ISDN lines, or via the V.35 or RS-449 interface. For details on the installation of optional Boards, consult your Sony dealer. Board Function PCS-I600 BRI Board Connects via the BRI interface.

  • Page 110: Using The Isdn Line

    Installing the Optional Board To use the PRI interface Using the ISDN Line You need to install the optional PCS-I601 PRI Board To use the BRI interface into the interface board slot 7. You can connect via the PRI interface. You need to install the optional PCS-I600 BRI Board.

  • Page 111: Using The V.35 Interface

    Using the V.35 Interface Using the RS-449 Interface You need to install the optional PCS-I602 V.35 Board. You need to install the optional PCS-I603 RS-449 You can connect via the V.35 interface. Board. You can connect via the RS-449 interface. SLOT NUMBER SLOT...

  • Page 112: Upgrading The Software

    Upgrading the Connection using a Software You need to upgrade the system using the optional Follow the procedure below to upgrade the software. PCS-UC601 Upgrade Kit. You can connect on a LAN. Use the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) category 5 Turn on the power.

  • Page 113: Using Dual Monitors

    Using Optional Using Dual Monitors Microphones You can use two monitors during a meeting, one for The Multimedia Terminal is designed to accommodate moving pictures and the other for still pictures. three participants at one terminal. You can add the optional PCS-A300 Microphones to allow for more participants.

  • Page 114: Using The Document Stand

    Using the Document Connecting Source Stand Equipment When the document stand is connected, you can use it Using a VCR, etc., you can transmit video and audio to transmit images of documents or images of a during a meeting. You can also send either video only computer screen or audio only.

  • Page 115: Recording The Meeting

    Recording the Meeting You can record a meeting. A consumer VCR can be used as a recording VCR. Connect it to the Multimedia Terminal. SLOT NUMBER AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO RGB OUT MON L MON R AUX2 AUX1 OBJECT MON2 MON1...

  • Page 116: Resetting The Software

    Resetting the Software When the software does not start, reset the software. When this message appears, press the eject switch, The list in the Phone Book menu and settings in the remove the first RECOVERY CD-ROM Setup menu are retained even if you reset the software. (RECOVERY CD-ROM 1/2), insert the second RECOVERY CD-ROM (RECOVERY CD-ROM Follow the procedure below to restart the software.

  • Page 117: Location And Function Of Parts And Controls

    Appendix Location and Function of Parts and Controls Multimedia Terminal Processor front MULTI MEDIA TERMINAL 1 I/1 switch and power/standby lamps the Multimedia Terminal Processor is immediately Switch the Multimedia Terminal Processor to on or turned off without saving the status. off.
  • Page 118 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Rear SLOT NUMBER AC IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO VIDEO RGB OUT MON L MON R AUX2 AUX1 OBJECT MON2 MON1 MONITOR AUDIO DESKTOP TERMINAL LINE IN CAMERA IN MIC IN CTRL S IR OUT 5 6 7 7 CTRL S input jack (minijack)
  • Page 119 qf VIDEO OUT MON1 jack (mini DIN 4-pin) wj AUDIO IN AUX jack (stereo minijack) Connect to the TV monitor when using the TV monitor Connect to an audio output jack of audio equipment. as the main monitor. Note When you input a monaural voice signal such as that qg RGB OUT connector (Mini D-sub 15-pin, output from an external echo canceler, input the same female)
  • Page 120 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Camera Unit Rear Front 1 Lens 6 VISCA OUT connector This is deactivated in this system. 2 Error lamp (orange) When the camera loses track of its pan/tilt position, 7 BACKUP switch and the pre-set function doesn’t work, this lamp blinks; Set it to ON to store the presets.
  • Page 121 Desktop Terminal PROCESSOR ACCESS • The total current consumption of all the connected 1 PROCESSOR jack (8-pin modular) USB devices (except external power device) Connect to the DESKTOP TERMINAL jack on the including their rush current is 0.5 A or less . Multimedia Terminal Processor using the Desktop •...
  • Page 122 DOC: Operates the optional PCS-DS150/DS150P hear the beep, you can mute the beep in the menu Document Stand. setting. TV: Operates a Sony TV. For details, see “Audio Setup Menu” on page 39. 2 CONNECT/DISCONNECT ( / ) button Note...
  • Page 123 9 RETURN button Note Press this button to go back to the previous menu. When you operate a Sony TV, set the CONF/DOC/TV selector to “TV.” 0 Joystick Use the joystick to select the menu or an item, or to qa VOLUME/DOC-BRIGHT (+/–) buttons...

  • Page 124: On Screen Messages

    On Screen Messages The following messages appear on the TV monitor when using the Multimedia Terminal and give instructions on dealing with them. Message Remedy INCORRECT DIALING SETUP Make sure the selected entry is correctly registered. CANNOT COMPLETE CONNECTION (The following code —...
  • Page 125 Remedy Message COMMUNICATION ERROR Wait for a while and then try dialing again. Wait for a while and then try dialing again. CONFIGURATION ERROR Command is rejected by MCU The function is not supported for MCU if the same operation displays this message again.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the Multimedia Terminal does not function or functions incorrectly, check the following. Symptom Cause Solution The power is not turned on. The I/1 switch is not set to on. Set the I/1 switch to on. See page 20. The batteries in the Remote Replace the batteries with new ones.

  • Page 127: Specifications

    Data transfer rate LSD 1.2 Kbps, 4.8 Kbps, 6.4 Kbps PAL (PCS-6000P) MLP 6.4 Kbps, 24 Kbps, 32 Kbps HMLP 62.4 Kbps Still Picture Microphone 704 pixels × 480 lines (PCS-6000) Pixels 704 pixels × 576 lines (PCS-6000P) Bandwidth 7.0 kHz Encoding H.261 Annex D (4CIF)
  • Page 128 Specifications Power consumption Lens f = 5.4 to 64.8 mm, F 1.8 to 2.7, PCS-6000: Approx. 0.9 A (Total of Horizontal angle 4.4° to 48.8° Multimedia Terminal Processor, Focal distance 10 to 800 mm Desktop Terminal, Camera Unit) Minimum illumination PCS-6000P: Approx.
  • Page 129 Upgrade Kit PCS-UC600/UC601 CAMERA IN connector (female) Supplied accessories Serial number sticker (1) Operating instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change D-sub 15-pin connector without notice. Signal Description Brightness signal Y.GND Brightness signal ground Pin Assignment Chrominance signal C.GND Chrominance signal ground Ground...
  • Page 130 Specifications RGB OUT connector (female) MOUSE jack Mini D-sub 15-pin connector Mini-DIN 6-pin jack Signal Description Signal Description Red input MDATA Mouse data GREEN Green input — BLUE Blue input Ground — Ground MCLK Mouse clock — RED GND Red ground GREEN GND Green ground BLUE GND Blue ground...
  • Page 131 PROCESSOR connector (male) (Camera PRI jack (PCS-I601) unit) Modular jack D-sub 15-pin connector Signal Description Signal Description Receive Brightness signal Receive Y.GND Brightness signal ground Chrominance signal Transmit C.GND Chrominance signal ground Transmit Ground Ground Receive data Transmit data V.35 connector (female) (PCS-I602) Ground PCS-K32 V.35 adapter connector cable SIRCS...
  • Page 132 Specifications D-sub 25-pin connector (cable side) Signal Description SGND Signal ground SGND Signal ground SGND Signal ground Signal Description CABLE2 Cable2 SGND Signal ground V35RI Call Indication 366DPR Number display V35DR Data set ready 366ACR Abandon call 366DLO Data line occupied 366CRQ Call request V35CS...
  • Page 133 D-sub 25-pin connector Signal Description Signal Description RSTT+ Transmit timing+ — — — Ground RSDM+ Data mode+ — RSSD+ Send data+ — RSST+ Send timing+ RSSD– Send data– RSRD+ Receive data+ RSST– Send timing– RSRS+ Request to send+ RSRD– Receive data– RSRT+ Receive timing+ RSRS–...

  • Page 134: Videomeeting Room Layout

    Videomeeting Room Layout Be sure to position camera and microphone Layout Considerations appropriately in your videomeeting room. • Avoid allowing large moving objects, especially represents the scope of the camera when the zoom people behind the participants; the quality of the local has been extended fully.

  • Page 135: Placing The Camera Unit

    Placing the Camera Unit Stick the supplied Velcro to the bottom of the Camera Unit. Attach the Camera Unit to the monitor. Appendix...

  • Page 136: Glossary

    5.3 or 6.3 kHz audio-coding within An abbreviation for International or received. 32 Kbps. Telecommunication Union, Telecommunications. V.35 This interface is frequently used for data communication since this transmits data at high speed. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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