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1. equipment DO NOT OPEN quip J Warnings Water and moisture Do not operate the equipment under or near water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or in areas with high humidity Cleaning Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a lint free cloth lightly moistened with water for cleaning the exterior of the apparatus Ventilation Do not block any of the ventilation openings of the apparatus Install in accordance with the installation instructions Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other material Never install the apparatus near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Grounding or Polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so as to avoid it being walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the apparatus Attachments Only use attachments
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3. TANDBERG Videoconferencing System tracking modes 61 Cause codes 85 Chairman functionality 50 Channel status 84 CIF 45 Closed Captioning 41 Codec 10 Community 77 Connecting cables 12 Continuous Presence 50 Control mode 82 Copyright 3 Correcting keying mistakes 23 D Data mode 82 Dataport configuration 82 Declaration of Conformity 99 100 DHCP 75 Diagnostics 84 Dial in to MultiSite 39 Dialing 19 Digital Clarity 46 Directory Add New Entry 25 Edit Entry 25 Name 25 26 Disconnecting sites 39 Do not disturb 28 Document Camera 61 Document camera 91 Downspeeding 19 Dual Monitor 33 90 Duo Video 34 Duo Video Still Image source 47 Duo Video Mode 46 Duo Video Number 47 Duo Video Quality 46 E Echo Control 57 Edit Delete Entry 25 Encryption 81 Ending a call 23 101 Index Environmental Issues 3 Ethernet Speed 76 Euro ISDN cause codes 85 Extra cameras 93 F Far end camera control 32 48 FECC 32 file system 98 Floor to site 53 Focus 62 G G 711 45 G 722 45 G 722 1 45 G 728 45 Gateway 75 General use 27 Getting started 17 Graphics Receiving 33 Sending 33 Guidelines for making rooms 97 H H 261 45 H 263 45 H 281 32 H 331 45 How to prepare a typical room for videoconferences 97 HumFilter 57 I Incoming MCU calls 80 Installation 11 Intelligent Call Management ICM 10 Interfaces 88 Introduction 7 IP address 75 IP subnet mask 75 Iris control and lighting 96 Inde
4. The TANDBERG 880 consists of the following items e TANDBERG 880 with built in camera Table Microphone Remote Control Batteries User Manual on CD Cables Place the system centrally on top of the monitor close to the front and ensure it is stable 11 Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Connecting cables Connecting with Scart 1 Microphone cable e Connect the microphone to the microphone cable e Connect the microphone cable to microphone input 1 on the TANDBERG 880 2 Monitor cable s Scart Europe Connect the Scart adapter to one of the Scart connectors on your monitor Scart Europe amp RCA S Video US Audio The cable with one RCA connector on one side and two RCA connectors on the other side Scart converter Connect the two RCA connectors to your monitor or q Scart adapter Audio Left Right connectors the audio Connecting without Scart signal from the system is a monaural signal and therefore is fed into both audio in sockets on the monitor Connect the other end to Audio Out Video N Connect the S video cable to the S video connector AS a on your monitor or Scart adapter If you do not have R an S video connector on your monitor connect the RCA RCA video cable to the RCA connector on your monitor TV Monitor SOK OS LAN XX ISDN 3 x ISDN 2 gt ISDN 1 Mic Connect the other end to Video Out TANDBERG
5. Selecting video sources maincam aux doc cam ver Press to select the video source to be transmitted to the far end 29 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Voice Activated Camera Positioning Through Voice Activated Camera Positioning and the use of two microphones the camera will automatically view the speaker Setup Before using camera tracking the camera positions used must be stored at presets P7 Mic1 and P8 Mic2 EXAMPLE THE CAMERA POSITION STORED AT P7 MUST BE RELATED TO Mic1 THEREFORE ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE LOCATED CLOSEST TO Mic1 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE P7 CAMERA POSITION ETC VVHEN CAMERA TRACKING IS ACTIVATED AND A PERSON CLOSE TO Mic1 SPEAKS P7 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SELECTED Activating presets Enable Camera Tracking by pressing CamTrack On in the Preset 0 9 menu which is activated by pressing the P button on the remote control An on screen indicator CamTrackOn will appear When activating another video source e g document camera camera tracking will be temporarily disabled until you re select MainCam or a MainCam preset pee Pressing Mic OrF will temporarily disable camera tracking A Voice Detector makes the system more tolerent of noise and ensures the camera will not be moved by noise such as paper shuffling etc Deactivating Disable Camera Tracking by moving the camera manually activating a MainCam preset when MainCam is already activated e discon
6. close automatically after a few minutes without activity General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Streaming To view streaming select Streaming from the Web page of the codec See separate Streaming section in this manual for further information T 120 and other PC applications A PC can be connected to the system using a serial cable This will enable interactive editing file transfer and application sharing between two computers Appropriate communication software should be used for example Microsoft NetMeeting Intel ProShare Premier Windows HyperTerminal Procomm Plus and so forth The system has been specially designed to work with interactive programs and includes a data channel that can send and receive data to and from the far end at speeds of up to 38 400 baud COM port T 120 data 42 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Advanced use Main menu The menu system can be used to select available functions and utilities for the system menu To enter the menu system and the main menu press the Menu key You may leave the menu system at any time by pressing the Menu key Main Menu Call Quality TIP A MENU STRUCTURE MAP IS PROVIDED IN THE Presentations SECTION MENU STRUCTURE AT THE FRONT OF Utilities THIS MANUAL MCU Services Audio Settings Video Settings NOTE IN THE FOLLOWING MENU DIAGRAMS THE Terminal Settings DEFAULT SETT
7. 4 SITES ARE CONNECTED Two LAN sITES AND ONE ISDN SITE CAN BE CONNECTED ON 128 KBPS NOTE 4 SITES INDICATES YOURSELF THREE OTHER SITES Requires 1 3 ISDN CHANNELS AVAILABLE Optional feature 36 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use MultiSite cascading By connecting four MultiSite systems together it is possible to connect up to 10 video sites including the four MultiSite sites plus 4 audio sites telephones see drawing below The host can connect up to 3 other video systems with MultiSite functionality The host can use Voice Switched or Continuous Presence mode The cascaded systems connect to two other video sites plus one audio site each These systems will automatically run Voice Switched mode and transmit a full screen image to the host when calling on ISDN When calling on IP Voice Switched Mode must be selected manually mutiste Host La E 4 NOTE ALL CONNECTIONS CAN BE ANY COMBINATION OF ISDN IP MultiSite __ y _ Cascaded e a hia De 2 E E x an KE KG KE Establishing MultiSite meetings using Directory It is possible to pre define meetings using Directory All sites will then be connected automatically instead of having to add one by one site e Press DIRECTORY e Highlight a MultiSite entry and press Connect See Directory section for further information 37 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Adding
8. Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System NAT NAT Network Address Translation is used in small LAN s often home offices when a PC anda videoconferencing system is connected to a router with NAT support NAT support in the videoconferencing system enables proper exchange of audio video data when connected to an external videoconferencing system when the IP traffic goes through an NAT router When NAT is On the NAT Server Address will be shown in the startup menu My IP Address 10 0 2 1 NAT NAT Address This must be the external global IP address to the Router with NAT support Packets sent to the Router will then be routed to the codec In the router the following ports must be routed to the codec s IP address Port 1720 Port 5555 5560 Port 2326 2365 Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information 74 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use IP Settings IP Settings c 5 NOTE HANGES IN THIS MENU WILL NOT HAVE IP assignment e DHCP ANY EFFECT BEFORE THE SYSTEM IS IP address RESTARTED IP subnet mask Gateway i i Ethernet Speed 10 Half 10 Full 100 Half 100 Full Auto Previous Menu IP assignment DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol can be selected when a DHCP server is present DHCP IP address IP subnet mask and Gateway are not used because these parameters are assigned by the DHCP server Static The codec s IP address and IP subnet mask must b
9. EXTERNAL MIXER WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL MIXER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS IS A FIXED MIXER AUTOMATIC SMART AND OTHER TYPES OF ADAPTIVE MIXERS MIGHT CAUSE THE ECHO CANCELLER TO MALFUNCTION 54 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Audio input 4 is intended for connection to a VCR It can also be connected to other external playback devices As there is no acoustic echo canceller on this input it should not be connected to any microphones The audio entering this input will be heard from the local speaker Mix Mode Auto automatically adjusts the weighting of each microphone to obtain the best possible audio and minimizes the background noise Auto will also attenuate the VCR audio level when someone talks into a microphone Fixed will maintain a constant weighting for all microphones Level Settings Level Settings Mic1 Mic2 m Audio3 Audio4 VCR Previous Menu Adjust the audio input levels according to which external audio equipment is connected The on screen audio level indicator will make it easier to set the correct input level settings The input level should be adjusted so that the average level reaches the preferred level marker The audio inputs are adjustable in steps of 1 5 dB from 0 dB to 22 5 dB The default levels for Mic 1 and 2 are set for use with an Audio Technica AT871 microphone in an average videoconferencing room The gain can be adjusted correctly for a wide range
10. IN ADDITION MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH PER SITE CANNOT EXCEED THE TOTAL BANDWIDTH AVAILABLE DIVIDED BY THE NUMBER OF SITES N THIS CASE THE MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH PER SITE CANNOT EXCEED 512 2 256K6BPS IF THE BANDWIDTH IN 1 IS HIGHER THAN THIS BANDWIDTH THE QUALITY PER SITE SETTING MUST BE REDUCED TO CORRESPOND WITH THE TOTAL CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM 4 When finished select Previous Menu Add Site Highlight the entry you want to add to the meeting and press Ok If you do not find the entry you need select Add New Entry to add an new point to point directory entry NOTE GLOBAL ENTRIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR FOR MULTISITE ENTRIES 26 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use General use Adjusting volume Press the VoLume keys to adjust the volume level An on screen indicator will show the current level View outgoing video selfview selfview Press the SeLrview key to view your outgoing video To change the image being viewed on the monitor during a call press SeLrview until the desired image is shown far end selfview still image or Duo Video move pip Press Move PIP to move your selfview as a Picture in Picture to different corners of the screen or to switch it off Microphone on off micoff To mute your microphone during a call press Mic Orr An on screen indicator will appear when the microphone is off Pressing Mic Off one more time will activate the microphone again NOTE PRESSING Mic OFF WILL MUTE
11. MCUs in a very flexible manner using the functions described below TIP DURING AN MCU CONFERENCE A STATUS LINE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE TO REMOVE THIS STATUS LINE SELECT UriLiTies MCU Status Line Orr MCU Services Request Floor Release Floor Terminal Names View Site End View Chair Control Previous Menu 50 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Quick Menu When connected to an MCU TIP PRESS ANY QUICK KEY WHEN IN A MULTIPOINT CONFERENCE TO ACTIVATE THE Quick MENU Request Floor Take Chair This menu provides access to the most commonly used MCU functions If Request Floor is selected Request Floor will change to Release Floor If View Site is selected View Site will change to End View Selecting Take Chair will send a request to take chair If granted the Quick keys will be Floor To Site If Floor to Site is selected Floor to Site will change to Rel Floor To Site If Release Chair is selected you will return to the original Quick menu When MultiSite Site 3 YOE Hi If Voice Switched is selected Voice Switched will change to Cont Presence This setting can also be changed in the Utilities menu 51 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Request floor When requesting the floor the MCU will broadcast your video in full screen to all other participant
12. Menu Incoming MCU calls On When you are in a call the system will provide a visual audio indication of an incoming call and ask you to accept reject the call Off The system will not accept incoming calls when you are in a call Incoming telephone calls On The system will accept incoming telephone calls Off The system will not accept incoming telephone calls This is useful to prevent incoming calls from systems other than videoconferencing systems Fallback to telephony On Enables fallback from video calls to telephony speech calls Off Disables fallback Access Code On When pressing CONNECT or any number to make a call an Access Code menu will be shown The user will then have to enter the correct Access Code in order to make a call Off No Access Code is necessary to make a call 80 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Encryption Auto The system will try to make ISDN point to point calls using encryption If the far end system supports encryption the call will be encrypted If not the call will proceed without encryption If the far end supports encryption the systems will initiate encryption after the call is connected This takes approximately 10 seconds during which an open padlock will be displayed When encryption has been established a closed padlock symbol will be displayed Off The system will not send or receive encrypted data Technical encryption information like encryp
13. Mix Mode Auto VCR Recording When recording the VCR will record the video as it appears on the main monitor the local audio and the audio from the far end When recording a videoconference connect a cable between VideoOut 2 on the system and Video In on the VCR Connect a cable between AudioOut 2 on the system and Audio In on the VCR Audio Codec Audio Output 2 VCR Audio Input Codec Video Output 2 VCR Video Input 92 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripherals Extra fixed cameras You can connect extra fixed cameras to your system for example a whiteboard camera Connect the video output of the additional camera to one of the available Video In sockets on the system Additional microphones If your environment is such that you require more than one microphone for your room e g you have a whiteboard at a distance from your table microphone it is possible to connect additional microphones to your system You can connect one additional microphone to your system for a total of 2 microphones The connectors are marked Mic1 and Mic2 The connected microphones will by default be mixed When more than one microphone is connected you have the option to use the Voice Activate Camera Positioning feature 93 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Appendix 1 Connecting the system to ISDN using NT1 network adapters Connecting Connect the first ISDN cable from ISDN 1 o
14. Name to identify the system during an MCU conference Select Utilities System Name and enter the name using the number keys as on a mobile phone e Select the language you want to use in Terminal Settings Language e If you are using two monitors set Utilities Dual Monitor On e To activate MultiSite and or Presenter enter an option key see paperwork accompanying your system see Terminal Settings Software Options connect Press Connect on the remote control A dial tone should be heard if the network is active e Using the monitor remote control adjust the volume on the monitor to a level of your choice This volume will be the default volume for all calls 15 Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System ISDN configuration For each installation of the system it is necessary to configure the unit All configuration parameters are available via the menu system e Press Menu on the remote control Select the menu Terminal Settings then Network ISDN BRI Settings ISDN Switch Type Line 1 Setup Line 2 Setup Line 3 Setup Advanced ISDN Settings Previous Menu Specify the settings for the network For details follow the instructions in chapter Terminal Settings Network Configuration in this manual For further information refer to the examples in Appendix 1 Connecting the system to ISDN using NT1 network adapters Appendix 2 Connecting
15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The socket outlet shall be installed near to the equipment and shall be easily accessible Never install cables without first switching the power OFF 1TR6 network type is not approved for connection directly to the telecommunications network This network type is only to be used behind a PABX X 21 network type is not approved for connection directly to the telecommunications network This network type is only to be used together with already approved equipment and is not meant for direct connections to the telecommunication networks V 35 RS 449 RS 366 network type is not approved for connection directly to the telecommunications network This network type is only to be used together with already approved equipment and is not intended for direct connection to the telecommunication networks This product complies with directives LVD 73 23 EC EMC 89 366 EEC R amp TTE 99 5 EEC Unpacking
16. Specify only one number If two numbers are required both numbers should be specified 2x64 or 2x56 calls 3 Select Quality to specify call rate to be used 4 Select Net to specify the network profile to be used See Selecting setting default network 5 Select Previous Menu to return to the Directory menu Delete Entry When Delete Entry is pressed the selected entry is deleted Edit Entry To edit an entry highlight the entry you want to edit and press Edit Entry Edit the entry and select Previous Menu to return to the Directory menu Delete Entry To delete an entry highlight the entry and press DELETE 25 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Add MultiSite Entry When selecting MultiSite Entry an empty MultiSite directory entry is displayed Edit MultiSite Name I Previous Menu Press to switch a A OK to save changes Add Site Delete Entry Quality Auto 1 Move to Name and enter the MultiSite meeting name 2 Select Add Site to add a site to the meeting by searching for point to point entries in the directory list See below for details 3 Select Quality to override the suggested bandwidth per site TIP QUALITY PER SITE AUTO FUNCTIONALITY EXAMPLE THE SYSTEM HAS MAXIMUM CAPACITY 512KBPS TWO ENTRIES ARE ADDED ONE WITH 384KBPS AND ONE WITH 128KBPS 1 SINCE ALL SITES MUST USE THE SAME BANDWIDTH QUALITY PER SITE WILL BE 128kBPS 2
17. Start Off On Announcements off On Video rate kbps mm 64 Password Previous Menu NOTE AN ON SCREEN INDICATOR IS SHOWN WHEN STREAMING IS ACTIVE Se a Address Address is defined as the IP address of a streaming client streaming server or a multicast address Giving an address in the range 224 0 0 1 239 255 255 255 will broadcast the stream to any host that has joined the specified multicast group Specifying normal broadcast address 255 255 255 255 will broadcast to any members on the LAN Address Port If several codecs are streaming to the same IP address different ports have to be used in order for the client to know which stream to receive If the first codec streams on port 2240 and the second codec on port 2250 the client has to specify which port to listen to Video is transmitted on the specified port audio is transmitted on the port number 4 above the specified video port in this case 2244 and 2254 TTL Router Hops This is used for streaming data to limit how many routers the data should pass before it is rejected If TTL is set to two data will not traverse more than 2 router hops Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information 70 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Streaming Source Auto Enables streaming of both local and far end video Selection of which site to be streamed is done using voice switching the site that speaks is streamed Local Only the l
18. This system will loop all incoming audio and video The far end will see its own video and hear its own audio The local side will see and hear the far end An on screen indicator will indicate Local Loop RequestRemote A request will be sent to set the far end in loop The far end will see and hear the local side varies depending on Local Remote implementation of loop functionality The local side will see its own video and hear its own audio if the far end supports loop If Far End Loop is set to RequestRemote whilst in a call and the call is subsequently disconnected Far End Loop will be set to Off System Selftest The system performs a check to determine internal hardware integrity Test Network is useful when you want to check if your network connection is active View current settings This window will display all the system settings Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list 87 Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripheral Equipment Using the optional peripheral devices outlined in this chapter and the many others available you will be able to build your own applications for use with the TANDBERG 880 thereby better integrating the system into your business environment This chapter will explain how to connect peripheral equipment to your system However first of all we recommend you examine the figure below detailing the available connectors
19. an extra site dial out First establish a normal point to point call It is recommended to plan the bandwidth usage before making the first call so that you do not run out of bandwidth Example If the system has 512kbps available and you want to connect 3 sites in addition to the host 128kbps should be selected for the first call The system will then automatically use 128kbps when connecting the other sites When the first site is connected add a site to the conference using the following procedure connect e Press Connect to bring up the following menu NOTE F THE MuLTISITE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH Add Site Add Duo Video Exit o Ooo o BANDWIDTH TO ADD ANOTHER SITE THE SYSTEM WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSPEED TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL SITE TO BE ADDED TO THE e Press Add Site to bring up the MultiSite dial menu CONFERENCE REQUIREMENT FAR END MUST N b 7 SUPPORT DOWNSPEED AND MUST HAVE ENOUGH umber BANDWIDTH Press CONNECT to add site Net Auto a Quality Auto TIP CONNECT THE SYSTEM WITH THE LOWEST BANDWIDTH FIRST IN ORDER TO OPTIMIZE CONNECTION TIME Enter the number to call The Quality will by default be the same as used by the first call To place a telephone call instead of a video call press Quality and select Teleph in the Quality menu To use another network operator press Net and select operator in the Net menu connect Press CONNECT TIP IT IS POSSIBLE TO CONNECT SEVERAL TEL
20. as recommended by the manufacturer Accessories Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Lightning Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time ISDN cables CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Servicing Do not attempt to service the apparatus yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards and will void the warranty Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damaged Equipment Unplug the apparatus from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture If the apparatus has been subjected to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the apparatus fails to operate in accordance with the operating instructions TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Contents IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY FOR OPTIMAL SYSTEM SET UP Optional feature nrod tO a a e e eE E e E e e ee hee Han 7 Menu SUNG CUE nasa bara 8 The TANDBERG 880 Videoconferencing System
21. of microphones A few examples of microphone levels are Audio Technica AT871 3dB default with system Audio Technica AT851R 7dB TANDBERG Audio Science 19 5dB Audio inputs 3 and 4 are set to a default level which is adhered to by most manufacturers of audio visual equipment and is a level at which most audio visual equipment CD players VCRs will work 55 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Audio Outputs Outputs Out1 Oi On Out2 VCR Off On Previous Menu Audio out 1 is intended for connection to televisions or audio amplifiers Audio out 2 is intended for connection to a VCR or other recording equipment The signal is a mix of audio from far end and local end NOTE NEVER CONNECT AUDIO OUT 2 TO A LOUDSPEAKER PLACED IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE MICROPHONES CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM DOING THIS WILL CAUSE HOWLING AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE SPEAKER SYSTEM If an output is Off no audio will be sent to that output 56 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Echo Control Echo Control Mic1 Off On Mic2 Off On On NR Room Size me arge 12 Motion Low 4 Previous Menu Each of the 2 microphone inputs have a separate echo canceller One echo canceller per input provides more sophisticated control than having one common canceller for all microphones Echo control is normally set to On to prevent the far end from hearing their ow
22. of the Telesync Adapter is necessary Configuration of the system Select network type to National ISDN LINE 1 SETUP LINE 2 SETUP NUMBER1 program with number from the first SW56 line NUMBER1 number from the third SW56 line NUMBER2 program with number from the second SW56 line NUMBER2 number from the fourth SW56 line SPID1 program with number from the first SW56 line SPID1 Leave blank SPID2 Leave blank SPID2 Leave blank And so on for the other lines How to call Important Use the Quick key Set Restrict 56k in the Quality menu to specify a restricted call 56k when you dial a number EXE Example One number dialing enter Number 1703111222 56k Two number dialing enter Number 1703111222 56k 2nd 1703111223 95 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendix 3 Environmental considerations This section explains how to carry out basic adjustments and simple tests to ensure that you send and receive the best possible image and audio quality when using your system Iris control and lighting By default the system camera will use an automatic iris to compensate for changes in lighting In addition to this feature you may further assist the system to maintain the best possible image quality by paying special attention to environmental lighting and background colors as described below Remember the system will send live images of yourself and your immediate surroundings Avoid direct sunlight on th
23. relinquish the privileges of chairmanship of the conference Floor to site Allows the chairman to select which of the conference participants is to be broadcast to all other participants Release Floor To Site Allows the chairman to release the floor Disconnect site Allows the chairman to disconnect any participant in the conference Terminate meeting Allows the chairman to terminate the conference altogether NOT supported by the MultiSite 53 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Audio Settings Audio Settings Outputs Echo Control Audio Levelling AGC Alert Tones amp Volume Restore Audio Defaults Previous Menu Audio Inputs Inputs Mic1 M On Mic2 Off On Audio3 Off On Audio4 VCR Off On Mix Mode Fixed Auto Level Settings Previous Menu By default all inputs are enabled Just plug in an audio source and it is active Audio inputs that are On will automatically be mixed Select Off to prevent audio noise from unused inputs or if you want to disable a specific input The activated audio sources are stored on presets Mic 1 and 2 are intended for electret type microphones The microphone inputs are balanced with 11V phantom power Audio input 3 is intended for connection to external playback devices As there is no acoustic echo canceller on this input it should not be connected to any microphones The audio entering this input will be heard from the local speaker TIP
24. return to normal view NOTE Reauires AuTo DisPLay STILL IMAGE ON IN PRESENTATIONS Requesting a still image Press Far Eno until the FarEndCamera on screen indicator is displayed e Press Snapsuot A still image from the far end is automatically displayed 33 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Duo Video Duo Video is useful if you want to display live video from your document camera or another camera in addition to live video of yourself Add Duo Video Alt 1 Press any other video source than MainCam during a call This will open Duo Video directly if the far end supports the automatic Duo Video functionality requires also Duo Video Mode Auto in Presentations Alt 2 To open Duo Video also older versions of Duo Video press Connect during a call This will bring up the following menu Add Site Add Duo Video Exit e Select Add Duo Video The following menu will be displayed Add Duo Video Video Source Current main cam aux doc cam ver pc Press CONNECT to add Duo Video e Select video source to transmit on Duo Video Press CONNECT to add Duo Video NOTE Automatic Duo VIDEO HANDLES DUO VIDEO WITHIN THE SAME CALL IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO MAKE A NEW CALL AND THE CONNECT TIME DECREASES A LOT DUO VIDEO BORROWS BANDWIDTH FROM THE MAIN CONNECTION WHEN Duo VIDEO IS CLOSED THE BANDWIDTH IS RETURNED TO THE MAIN CONNECTION THIS DUO VIDEO IS ALSO UNI DIRECTIO
25. the system to the Switched 56 network LAN configuration e Press Menu on the remote control Select the menu Terminal Settings then LAN Settings LAN Settings H 323 Settings IP Settings Wireless LAN Settings SNMP Settings Previous Menu Specify the necessary LAN settings according to the instructions from your LAN administrator If there is an H 323 Gatekeeper present on your LAN see also H 323 Settings For details follow the instructions in chapter LAN Settings in this manual TANDBERG Videoconferencing System _ ___ Getting started Getting started System start up Your system should be in standby mode When in standby mode pressing any key or picking up the remote control will wake up the system An incoming call will also wake up the system If the system does not respond make sure the system is switched on by using the On Off switch located at the rear of the Codec After a few seconds you should see a Welcome menu on the monitor If this does not help verify that your monitor is switched on To switch the monitor on you normally push the power button on the front of the monitor depending on monitor type Welcome menu After a user definable boot up logo is shown the following menu is shown This menu should provide you with the most important system information For further system information select the Quick key System Info Welcome To make a call dial nu
26. to Video2 aux select a video input Video3 doc cam Video4 Press Detete to erase a letter VGA Previous Menu To edit the name use the number keys on the remote control to select letters TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use VGA Settings VGA Settings NOTE IF You set VGA OuT TO MAIN MAKE SURE NOTE Only change to WETA or Dual YOU HAVE A VGA MONITOR CONNECTED TO THE if a VGA monitor is connected MERC UPS SEM VGA Out Main Dual Of VGA Out Quality VGA 640x480 60Hz SVGA 800x600 60Hz NOTE CIF wiLL NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN VGA OUT Is Previous Menu Main or DuaL VGA Out To enhance the local video quality a VGA monitor may be connected Main Should be used if you want to use a VGA monitor as your main monitor Video outputs 1 amp 2 will be disabled Dual Should be used if you want to use a VGA monitor as your dual monitor Video output 3 will be disabled Off Should be used if you want to use a TV monitor as your main monitor VGA Out Quality VGA Out Quality changes the resolution of the VGA signal available on the VGA Out connector at the rear of the codec 63 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System VNC Settings NOTE VNC Server Software SETUP VNC Settings BOTH THE PC AND THE VIDEOCONFERENCING SYSTEM MUST BE Address lo y 7 CONNECTED TO THE LAN Display Number 0 Password creer ee E Previous Menu AVNC SERVER MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE PC FREE SOF
27. 1 VCR output line level via RCA connector providing a mixed signal between audio from the local side and audio from the far end This output is intended for connection to a VCR 89 Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Dual Monitor It is possible to install the system in a Dual Monitor configuration The Dual Monitor can be used to show full screen selfview still images and Duo Video To use the system in the Dual Monitor configuration e Connect Video Out 3 composite video output on the system to a video input on the dual monitor Set Dual Monitor On in Utilities menu Alternatively you can use a PC monitor as your second monitor Connect VGA Out on the system to your PC monitor Set VGA Out Dual in VGA Settings menu 90 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripherals Document camera A document camera can be used for showing text diagrams and a variety of graphical material as well as small three dimensional objects To use a document camera with your system e Connect the document camera to the DocCam input on the Codec doccan Press Doc Cam on the remote control to select the document camera as the video source e See also Presentations for easy access to still image transfer from document camera If you want to use S Video from the document camera you can connect the document camera to the Aux input on the codec and set Document Camera Video2 in Video Set
28. AUDIO INPUTS Mic1 2 IT WILL NOT MUTE AUDIO FROM AUDIO INPUT 3 amp 4 27 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Do Not Disturb Sleep Mode Press any Quick key when not in a call to activate the Quick Menu a OO When Do Not Disturb is activated the system will not accept any incoming calls The caller will hear a busy tone when calling this unit A status line will indicate when Do Not Disturb is active When Sleep Mode is selected the following quick keys are displayed 60 Minutes BB Hours Pressing Sleep Now puts the monitors in sleep mode The system will still accept incoming calls Pressing 60 Minutes or 3 Hours will delay entering sleep mode accordingly Pressing any key or picking up the remote control will deactivate Do Not Disturb Sleep Mode To see numbers line status etc select System Info For further information see Diagnostics in Advanced use 28 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Controlling the Main Camera Moving zooming camera To control the Main Camera use the keys below EN for pan tilt and for zooming y IF THE MENU SYSTEM IS ACTIVE THE ARROW KEYS WILL NAVIGATE IN THE MENUS Focusing camera The Main Camera is set for autofocus by default If the Main Camera is moved pan tilt zoom autofocus will be switched On automatically for 5 seconds To manually focus the Main Camera see Video Settings in Advanced use
29. CE If both connections are selected to display the same video source Duo Video will be closed 35 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System MultiSite MCU The system has a built in multipoint conference unit MCU MultiSite which has the capability to establish meetings with up to 4 video sites 5 if at least one site is a telephone call ISDN analogue mobile The video calls in a conference must be connected using the same bandwidth go Aconference can consist of any combination of ISDN 7 FT LAN sites S IL JN Itis possible to have telephone meetings with up to 5 7 participants g La E The MultiSite supports both Voice Switched and Continuous Presence mode see MCU Services in Advanced use for description of these modes Establishing a conference is done by first making a call to one site When a call is established with the first site _ the other sites are connected one by one It is possible to either dial out to the sites or the sites can dial in to the MultiSite TIP SEE UTILITIES CONTINUOUS PRESENCE TO CHANGE MODE NOTE WHEN mixinc ISDN MuLTISITE WHICH QUALITY CAN BE USED ON EACH SITE AND LAN SITES THE 4 SITES 4 sites 3 SITES 3 SITES P TO P TOTAL BANDWIDTH 1 PHONE 1 2 PHONES 1 3 PHONES LIMITATION IS THE SAME BRI 384 kePs 128 kePs 64 192 128 192 320 AS FOR THE ISDN LAN 768 kers 256 256 384 384 768 BANDWIDTH Mix ISDN LAN EXAMPLE IF
30. DTHS ICIF ISIF WHEN VIDEO SHARPNESS ACIF 4SIF VGA SVGA Optimized video quality depending on available bandwidth Bandwidth efficient video compression and decompression Normal video compression and decompression No video is transmitted The setting of Video Auto Motion Sharpness in Call Quality will be used see tip above Digital Clarity 704 x 576 pixels only for H263 Natural Video 352 x 576 pixels for PAL 352x480 pixels for NTSC only for H263 High resolution video 352 x 288 pixels Low resolution video 176 x 144 pixels Standard two way communication with quality negotiation between both sides Used when broadcasting a video conference from one site to many others e g via satellite where there is no possibility to negotiate quality between the receivers and the originator due to one way communication Provides call quality feedback on the status line Video off on Audio off normal high Shows video audio standards Example Video H261 CIF Audio G722 Requires option Presenter To check which options are installed see the System Info menu in Diagnostics 45 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Presentations irl _ Cl E EJ E o a Ld E E _ _ a mn LI E oO Presentation Mode To send a still image immediately after pressing SnaPsHoT select Presentation Mode Normal To preview the image before it is transferred as a still image select Pr
31. EPHONES E G 2 VIDEO SYSTEMS 3 TELEPHONES A TOTAL OF 5 SITES 38 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Adding an extra site dial in To dial in to the MultiSite on ISDN BRI TIP To FIND THE DIAL IN NUMBERS FOR THE MULTISITE Site 2 must dial MultiSite Number 2 PRESS MENU AND SYSTEM INFO Site 3 must dial MultiSite Number 3 To dial in to the MultiSite on ISDN PRI e Dial the main number of the system My ISDN Number All sites can dial the same number To dial in to the MultiSite on IP e Dial the IP Number or the IP Address of the system My IP Number My IP Address When the MultiSite receives an incoming call the following menu is displayed es cs et e Pressing Connect is equivalent to pressing Accept e Pressing Disconnect is equivalent to pressing Reject e Pressing Do Not Disturb will disable the MultiSite from answering more incoming calls during the current conference The calling party will receive a busy signal Disconnecting sites from a conference disconnect To disconnect a site or end the conference press Disconnect e Select site and press Ox or Disconnect Site To end the meeting press Disconnect All NOTE EACH SYSTEM WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY A Terminate Meeting System NAME IF SUPPORTED AND THE 2 Oslo 8 51 NUMBER OF THE FAR END i 90 Disconnect Site Disconnect All Ext 39 General use TANDBERG Vid
32. ERG Videoconferencing System Call status Comprehensive information about the call is available through the Call Status window The menu has two columns one for transmitted and one for received audio video data information If Duo Video or MultiSite is used pressing the LEFT RIGHT keys will show one page per connected site ISDN IP Calls Idle Transmit Receive Calls Idle Transmit Receive System Name Call rate kbps Video protocol Audio protocol Data protocol System Name Call rate kbps Video protocol Audio protocol Data protocol Video format Video rate kbps Audio rate kbps Data rate kbps Data channel Video format Video rate kbps Audio rate kbps Data channel rate Encryption status Encryption check code Packet loss Channel Status back Channel Status fBack Please contact your TANDBERG representative for further information Restore defaults You may restore all system settings to the factory default using this function NOTE THIS DEFAULT SETTING WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR CALL DIRECTORY INFORMATION NETWORK TYPE LINE SETUP NUMBERS OR YOUR SPID NUMBERS 86 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Test subsystem You can test the different subsystems of your videoconferencing equipment Test Subsystem H320 Far End Loop SetLocal RequestRemote System Selftest Previous Menu Far End Loop ISDN only Local Remote SetLocal
33. ERG representative Custom logos Go to the folder where your logo is located NOTE Logo max size 320x200 or max 64000 pixels and must be in jpg format If the file is too large no logo will be displayed Type ftp lt IP address of your local codec Go to the user folder type cd user Upload the logo type put lt startup jpg gt The new logo will be displayed the next time you restart your system 98 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Appendix 5 Access Code The system will verify if the entered access code is valid by checking the code with the allowed codes listed in the access txt file on the ftp server in the codec If no access txt file is uploaded to the codec registration of the code will be done without validation E g you can enter whatever code you want and have access to the system The access txt file is a plain text file with one line per access code as shown below To upload this file to the codec follow these steps Open a DOS window and go to the folder where the access txt file is located Type ftp lt IP address of your local codec User press Enter or enter P password Type bin and press Enter Go to the user folder type cd user Upload the access txt file type put access txt Exit from ftp type bye 99 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendix 6 Declaration of Confor
34. INGS ARE HIGHLIGHTED Diagnostics Exit Menu TETE ser MS To navigate through the menu system use the cursor keys to move the highlighted bar to the desired sub menu or choice To confirm a highlighted selection press Ok To return to the previous page press the key or select Previous Menu Select Call Status to view technical information regarding the current call Select System Info to view system numbers line status software version and other useful information 43 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Call quality The Call Quality menu allows you to select the preferred quality of your call Call Quality ooo no BEEeSGe NOTE DUE TO ACTIONS OR LIMITATIONS AT THE FAR END YOU MAY NOT ALWAYS BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THE SELECTIONS YOU WANT Audio Auto Optimized audio quality depending on bandwidth High High audio quality G722 regardless of bandwidth Normal Telephone quality G728 regardless of bandwidth TIP Auro 1 4 CHANNELS G722 1 IS SELECTED 5 OR MORE CHANNELS G722 IS SELECTED Video Auto Will select Motion or Sharpness depending on selected video source Motion Optimized for smooth motion video for all video inputs Sharpness Optimized for sharp video for all video inputs Natural Video Auto Interlaced video capabilities iCIF will be transmitted and enabled Off Interlaced capabilities will not be transmitted Useful if far end can not handle
35. NAL AND HENCE EASIER TO USE WHEN IN AN MULTISITE CALL THE MULTISITE CAN TRANSMIT THIS DUO VIDEO TO THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS SUPPORTING THIS DUO VIDEO VERSION NOTE IF THE FAR END SUPPORTS Duo VIDEO BUT NOT THE AUTOMATIC Duo VIDEO PRESS QUALITY TO SELECT EXTRA BANDWIDTH TO BE USED BY Duo VIDEO AN EXTRA CALL WILL BE MADE AND Duo VIDEO WILL NOT BORROW BANDWIDTH FROM THE MAIN CONNECTION Optional feature 34 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use End a Duo Video call disconnect To end a Duo Video call press Disconnect Select if you want to disconnect only the Duo Video connection or the whole connection Controlling camera changing video source presets in a Duo Video call The main monitor will always display incoming video The 2nd monitor will display outgoing video Duo Video in full screen Main connection in PIP Pressing SeLrFview will toggle Duo Video full screen Main source in PIP and vice versa Pressing SeLrview will not change anything on the main monitor Pressing Move PIP will move PIP only on the 2nd monitor Controlling the camera changing video source using presets will affect the video source currently displayed in full screen mode ExampPLe IF Duo VIDEO IS SHOWN IN FULL SCREEN ON THE 2ND MONITOR PRESSING ANY OF THE VIDEO SOURCE BUTTONS WILL CHANGE Duo VIDEO SOURCE IF THE MAIN CONNECTION IS SHOWN IN FULL SCREEN PRESSING ANY OF THE VIDEO SOURCE BUTTONS WILL CHANGE THE MAIN CONNECTION SOUR
36. P network Web interface for streaming text chat closed captioning system management diagnostics and software uploads Worldwide compatibility with other standards based videoconferencing systems TIP IN THIS GUIDE WE VE INCLUDED HELPFUL TIPS AND NOTES THEY APPEAR LIKE THIS ONE option To check which options are installed press MENU and the Quick key System Info TF TANDBERG first Press the Menu key on the remote control to enter leave the Main Menu TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Menu structure The on screen menu structure is shown below iis Advanced Settings Outputs Echo Control AGC Settings Tones amp Volume Restore Audio Defaults Take Chair Release Chair Floor to Site Rel Floor to site Disconnect Site Terminate Meeting Quick Menu Request Floor Release Floor Terminal View Site End View Chair Control Audio Settings Level Settings Video Terminal Diagnostics Settings Settings 3 Brightness ISDN BRI Settings LAN Settings Call Settings Network Profiles Data Port 1 Options Press UP DowN LeFT RicHT to navigate Press Ok to select ISDN Switch Type Line 1 Setup Line 2 Setup Line 3 Setup Adv ISDN Settings Streaming Settings H 323 Settings Adv H 323 IP Settings SNMP System Info Channel Status C
37. RT ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS e You may also press the Set as Default Quick Key in order to make the selected bandwidth the default bandwidth for subsequent calls e Press Set Restrict 56k to make a restrict call An indicator 56k will be shown behind the number TIP RESTRICTED CALLA RESTRICTED CALL IS A CALL TO A 56 KBPS NETWORK BY DEFAULT THE SYSTEM WILL DIAL AN UNRESTRICTED CALL A CALL TO A 64 KBPS NETWORK AND DOWNSPEED TO D6KBPS IF NECESSARY TO FORCE A RESTRICTED CALL SELECT SET RESTRICT 56k TIP DIALING TWO NUMBERS SOMETIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN CALLING TO AND WITHIN NORTH AMERICA IT IS NECESSARY TO DIAL BOTH ISDN NUMBERS WHEN MAKING A VIDEO CALL USING 2X64 KBPS OR 2x56 KBPS SELECT 128 IN THE QUALITY MENU WHEN YOU RETURN TO THE DIAL MENU BOTH NUMBER AND 2ND ARE DISPLAYED ENTER THE SECOND NUMBER 21 Getting started ____ TANDBERG Videoconferencing System _ Selecting setting default network To select a specific network press Net when you are in the dial menu Network ISDN Select setas Default e Highlight the network to be used in your call e Press Select to select network or press Set as Default to set the selected network as your preferred choice for this and all subsequent calls If Auto is selected the system will select a network based upon the following criteria e If an IP address e g 123 3 0 12 is entered LAN H 323 i
38. T Custom ISDN might require SPID numbers associated with your ISDN numbers If you have received two different SPID numbers for each ISDN line from your telephone company you must program both Example Numbers SPIDS ISDN BRI 1 2347700 012347700000 Line 1 Setup 2347701 012347701000 Enabled Off On ISDN BRI 2 2347806 012347806000 Number1 2347700 2347807 012347807000 Number2 2347701 ISDN BRI3 2347842 012347842000 SPID1 012347700000 2347843 012347843000 SPID2 012347701000 67 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced ISDN settings Advanced ISDN Settings Subaddress i Validate Numbers MSN Off Parallel Dial Off Send Own Numbers Off Sending Complete Off Previous Menu Subaddress Using a subaddress enables you to connect up to eight ISDN terminals to the same ISDN telephone number and line The terminals are addressed by using different subaddresses ISDN line number 12345678 Call 12345678 Sub Sub Off Off haces Ringing Ringing Ringing To call a terminal with a subaddress separate the ISDN telephone number and the subaddress with a Example 12345678 2 Up to four digit subaddresses are possible ISDN line number 12345678 Call 12345678 2 Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Ringing NOTE This SERVICE HAS LIMITED ACCESS ON SOME ISDN NETWORKS 68 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use MSN Multiple Subscrib
39. TANDBERG 880 User Manual Software version B4 D12788 01 This document is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without permission in writing from TANDBERG TANDBERG Videoconferencing System TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Trademarks and copyright COPYRIGHT 2002 TANDBERG Philip Pedersensvei 22 1366 Lysaker Norway Tel 47 67 125 125 Fax 47 67 125 234 All rights reserved This document contains information that is proprietary to TANDBERG No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopying or otherwise without the prior written permission of TANDBERG Nationally and internationally recognized trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged Portions of this software are 1996 2002 RADVision Ltd All intellectual property rights in such portions of the Software and documentation are owned by RADVision and are protected by United States copyright laws other applicable copyright laws and international treaty provisions RADVision and its suppliers retain all rights not expressly granted Disclaimer The information in this document is furnished for informational purposes only is subject to change without prior notice and should not be construed as a commitment by TANDBERG The information in
40. TWARE CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM HTTP WWWW UK RESEARCH ATT COM VNC e INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BY RUNNING THE DOWNLOADED FILE e TO CONFIGURE THE VNC SERVER SOFTWARE e SELECT ACCEPT SOCKET CONNECTIONS e SELECT AUTO FOR DisPLAY NUMBER DISPLAY NUMBER IN THE SYSTEM MUST THEN HAVE THE VALUE O ENTER A PASSWORD IN THE PASSWORD FIELD MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE VNC SETTINGS ON YOUR SYSTEM Address The IP address of the PC with the VNC software installed To find the IP address of the PC select Command Prompt from the Startup menu Type ipconfig and press ENTER Display Number The display number for VNC is 0 and upwards If you are using WinVNC double click on the icon on the toolbar to view WinVNC properties This number should correspond with Display Number in this menu Password Enter the same password as specified in WinVNC properties The password will be shown as asterisk signs the next time you enter the menu Start using VNC To activate VNC press Pc on the remote control See also PC SoftPresenter section for further information 64 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Terminal Settings Terminal Settings LAN Settings This menu provides basic network setup for the unit and should be used when Call Settings installing the system Data Ports Language Software Options Previous Menu Network Configuration ISDN BRI Setting
41. VNC Settings in Advanced use Optional feature 40 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Web interface Itis possible to access and maintain the system remotely via a local area network LAN using a standard Web browser Connect your system to a local area network Configure your codec e Press MENU select Terminal Settings LAN Settings Specify IP assignment DHCP or Static If DHCP is selected no other settings are needed If Static is selected IP address IP subnet mask and Gateway must be specified Example NOTE THE SYSTEM MUST BE RESTARTED BEFORE CHANGES IN THE IP assignment Static LAN SETTINGS MENU CAN TAKE EFFECT IP address 196 9 200 129 IP subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 196 9 200 21 See LAN Settings in Advanced use for further information e Start your Web browser In the address field type the IP address of the codec The Web page of the codec will be shown Text Chat Closed Captioning While in an ISDN or IP call to another system supporting Text Chat T 140 select Text Chat from the Web page of the codec Enter text in the window displayed When selecting Send Text the text will be displayed on the local and far end monitor as shown below ext from far end site ext from local site The local Text Chat window can be closed manually from the Web interface by pressing Close Window or it will
42. Videoconferencing System Installation 3 ISDN cables e CConnect the ISDN cables to the ISDN sockets S T interface provided by the service provider Your main number will be the number associated with the socket to which ISDN cable number 1 is connected NOTE Some SOFTWARE VERSIONS DO NOT SUPPORT THREE ISDN LINES North America The TANDBERG 880 does not have a built in network terminator If your wall socket provides you with an ISDN U interface you will need an NT1 between your TANDBERG 880 and your ISDN line see Appendix 1 NOTE WRITE DOWN THE NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF THE ISDN LINES YOU WILL NEED THEM LATER TO CONFIGURE THE SYSTEM NOTE CONNECTING TO THE SWITCHED 56 NETWORK WHEN CONNECTING TO THE SWITCHED 56 NETWORK YOU MAY USE ONE OF THE BRI INTERFACES ON THE TANDBERG 880 PLEASE REFER TO APPENDIX 2 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 4 Power cable Connect the power cable from the TANDBERG 880 power connector to an electrical distribution socket 5a LAN cable To use the system on LAN connect a LAN cable from the Ethernet connector on the system to your LAN 5b Wireless LAN Insert PC Card Remove the dummy card by pressing the Eject button next to the slot e Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card NOTE Make SURE YOU INSERT THE CARD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WITH THE PRODUCT LOGO POINTING UPWARDS PUSH THE CARD INTO THE SLOT UNTIL THE EJECT BUTTON POPS UP See Wireless LAN Settings for configuratio
43. age of the codec is shown click on Streaming Alternatively enter http lt codec ip address gt stream sdp 71 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System H 323 Settings H 323 Settings E 164 Alias I Use Gatekeeper Auto Manual Off Gatekeeper IP 1270 0 1 H 323 Prefix Advanced H 323 Settings Previous Menu PO e E 164 alias This is the E 164 address of the codec The E 164 address is equivalent to a telephone number sometimes combined with access codes Valid characters are 0 9 and When using a gatekeeper the codec will send a message to the gatekeeper containing both the E 164 address and the system name of the codec The codec will not register with the gatekeeper if the E164 alias is not set Use Gatekeeper Auto The codec will automatically try to register on any available gatekeeper If a gatekeeper responds to the request sent from the codec within 30 seconds this specific gatekeeper will be used If no gatekeeper responds the codec will not use a gatekeeper for making H 323 calls and hence an IP address must be specified manually Manual The codec will use a specific gatekeeper identified by Gatekeeper IP address Off The codec will not use a gatekeeper and an IP address must be used in order to make an H 323 call Gatekeeper IP address This is the gatekeeper IP address if you specify Use Gatekeeper Manual H 323 Prefix When dialing a number prefixed with digits spec
44. all Status Subsystem Selftest View Current Settings Restore Defaults TANDBERG Videoconferencing System The TANDBERG 880 Videoconferencing System At a glance the TANDBERG 880 system TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Camera The built in camera includes a high quality colour camera with a fast pan tilt zoom action The camera is controlled by the system s infra red remote control and operates pan tilt focus and zoom Codec The Codec is the heart of the system The main task for the Codec is the compression of outgoing video audio and data the transmission of this information to a remote site and the decompression of the incoming information Hence the name Codec Intelligent Call Management ICM and the SoftMux are features built into the Codec Remote control The remote control is used to control all functions of the system There is a separate remote control for operating the monitor Table microphone The high quality table microphone is specially designed to be used on a table during a video conference The ideal location for the microphone is on a flat surface at least 2m 6 5 ft from the front of the system The microphone cable should always point towards the system The system will automatically equalize sound levels Loud and soft voices are picked up and transmitted to the far end at approximately the same level TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation Installation Precautions
45. capabilities enter the Duo Video Number into the Number field in the Add Duo Video menu This can be the number to another system only video will be transmitted to the system receiving Duo Video Duo Video Still Image source Select which video source Duo Video transmits If you want the document camera to be the default source when using Duo Video still images select Duo Video Still Image source DocCam To use the same video source as on the first connection for Duo Video still images select Duo Video Still image source Current Auto display still image Select On to automatically display a received still image If this selection is Off you will have to press SeLrview to display a still image Still image filter Select On to remove any instability in the high quality still image Requires option Presenter To check which options are installed see the System Info menu in Diagnostics 47 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Utilities Utilities Autoanswer O ff On MicOff Far End Camera Control Off Dual Monitor Off Auto PIP Off Welcome Menu Off Continuous Presence Off MCU Status Line Off System Name Previous Menu Autoanswer On The system will automatically answer all incoming calls On MicOff The system will automatically answer all incoming calls and switch the microphone off when the call is connected Press MicOrr to switch the microphone on Off Yo
46. ch change the echo canceller requires a few seconds to adapt Do not change the settings without allowing the echo canceller to adapt to the new audio environment In the presence of low frequency noise enable the noise reduction NR Alert Tones amp Volume Alert Tones amp Volume Video Call Alert Tone B Telephone Alert Tone A B Alert Volume 0 min Alert Speaker Off On Previous Menu To help distinguish between incoming video calls and ordinary telephone calls different ringing tones may be selected You may also select different volume levels for the ringing tone Alert Speaker The system also has an internal call alerting speaker On The internal speaker will warn you of an incoming call even though the monitor may not be switched on Restore Audio Defaults There are many audio settings It is easy for the user to configure the codec to be unusable Therefore it is possible to return all audio settings to their factory default settings by using Restore Audio Defaults 60 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Video Settings Video Settings Camera Tracking Mode Norm Fast Document Camera Video2 Video3 PC VGA VNC Focus Brightness Whitebalance Video Name VGA Settings VNC Settings Previous Menu Camera Tracking Mode Select the camera tracking mode Slow The system waits a while before zooming in on a single person speaking Suitable when wide angle images are prefer
47. d off camera Acoustically reflective surfaces such as glass or concrete should be covered with curtains or sound treatment How to prepare a typical room for videoconferencing The diagram below shows a typical room designed to obtain the best results when using the system vs2 Document camera tem 1 3 Prestored camera views 6 Microphone pos Table The microphone should be placed at the front of the table to ensure that all speech will be detected The best position for the microphone is at least 2 meters 6 5 feet in front of the system on a plain flat table with at least 0 3 meters 12 inches of table in front of the microphone The document camera should be close to the chair person or a designated controller of the document camera for ease of use Remember to arrange all the peripherals so that one participant can reach each of them to point change the display tape and so forth The camera supports up to 15 pre stored camera positions The illustration shows three possible camera positions one for all the participants one for the whiteboard and one for the main speaker The remaining presets are then available for other peripheral equipment for example a VCR Position the system in such a way as to avoid the possibility of somebody inadvertently walking into the camera s field of view when entering the room Other than the conference participan
48. ddress 68 Switched 56 network 13 System configuration 15 System Info 28 System info 84 System overview 9 System set up 65 System start up 17 T T 120 83 Take chair 53 Terminal ID 52 Terminal settings 65 Terminate meeting 53 Text Chat 41 To adjust the volume 27 To answer a call 23 To call a terminal with a SUB address 68 To connect a PC to Dataport 1 82 To end a call 23 To enter leave the menu system 42 To manually focus the Main Camera 29 To select a preset 31 To store the current camera position 31 Tracker 91 Trademarks 3 U Unpacking 11 Using a SUB address 68 Utilities 48 A4 VCR Playback 92 VCR Recording 92 VGA Resolutions 44 VGA Settings 63 Video 44 input 61 inputs 29 89 mode 45 outputs 89 sources 29 Video call 19 Video cassette recorder VCR 92 Video In Name 62 View current settings 87 outgoing video 27 Viewing a still image 33 VNC 61 VNC Settings 64 Voice Activated Camera Positioning 30 Voice Switched 50 Volume 27 W Waste handling 3 Welcome menu 17 Whitebalance 62 Wireless LAN Settings 77 WWW interface 41 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System 103
49. e care of Please contact your local dealer for information on recycling the product by sending the main parts of the product for disassembly at local electronic waste stations marking recyclable parts so the waste station can disassemble and re use these parts Production of products Our factories employ the most efficient environmental methods for reducing waste and pollution and ensuring the products are recyclable TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Operator Safety Summary For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the equipment and keep this manual for future reference The information in this summary is intended for operators Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions both on the apparatus and in the operating instructions RISK OF FIRE ra Equipment Markings The lightning flash symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the L presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product s enclosure that may be of WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR sufficient magnitude to constitue a risk of electrical shock ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THS DEMCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE i 2 The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within literature accompanying the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A MENE REPLACE FUSE AS MARKED
50. e specified in the IP address field IP address IP address defines the network address of the codec This address is only used in static mode In DHCP mode the assigned IP address can be found on the Welcome Menu IP subnet mask IP subnet mask defines the type of network This address is only used in static mode Your LAN administrator will provide the correct value for this field Gateway When using DHCP the default gateway will be set automatically If the LAN utilizes static IP addresses IP address subnet mask and default gateway must be specified by the LAN administrator 75 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Ethernet Speed Auto The codec will auto detect the speed duplex on the LAN 10 Half The codec will connect to the LAN using 10Mbps speed Half Duplex 10 Full 10 Mbps speed Full Duplex 100 Half 100 Mbps speed Half Duplex 100 Full 100 Mbps speed Full Duplex Restart Pressing the Quick key Restart will restart your system without having to use the On Off switch on the codec If IP assignment is changed it is sufficient to use this Quick key to restart the system 76 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Wireless LAN Settings Wireless LAN Settings SSID I Community WLAN Mode AdHoc Managed Encryption Previous Menu SSID Service Set Identification Example WLANNETWORK Defines a local network id for this wireless region It must be the same for all end point
51. e subject matter i e yourself the background or onto the camera lens as this will create harsh contrasts elf light levels are too low you may need to consider using artificial lighting As described above direct illumination of the subject matter and camera lens should be avoided When using artificial lighting daylight type lamps will produce the most effective results Avoid colored lighting Indirect light from shaded sources or reflected light from pale walls often produces excellent results Avoid harsh side lighting or strong light from above Strong sunlight from a window or skylight may put part or all of the subject matter in shadow or cause silhouetting elf you still have problems with the iris and lighting manual adjustment of the camera parameters might help see Video Settings menu eDim scenes can also be improved by manually adjusting the camera brightness setting Background The appearance of the picture background is very important but easily overlooked It is important to remember that the camera also shows what is behind you when in a videoconference To ensure a suitable background we recommend you consider the following Use a neutrally colored background with a medium contrast and a soft texture e g a plain curtain with no heavy patterns or strong colors that may adversely tint the whole scene Avoid moving backgrounds such as curtains blowing in a draught moving objects or people walking behind as
52. e to store 200 additional entries These entries can only be changed from the dataport or the management system When the system receives an incoming call and the calling party s number is found in the directory the calling party s name will be displayed instead of the number on the status line directory Press Directory to bring up the following menu TIP When Last NUMBER DIALED IS HIGHLIGHTED THE SECOND QUICK KEY Directory STATES STORE ENTRY THIS MAKES IT Last Number Dialed POSSIBLE TO STORE LAST DIALED Board Meeting MultiSite 3 ee t NUMBER Number 55 Add New Entry Edit Entry PAdd MultiSite To find an entry key in the first letter for example T and scroll with the up down arrows TIP THE LEFT RIGHT ARROWS WILL MOVE ONE PAGE UP DOWN connect To dial the selected entry press Connect To edit the selected number before dialing press OK only point to point entries 24 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Add New Entry When selecting Add New Entry an empty directory entry is displayed Add New Entry Name I Number Previous Menu Press to switch a A OK to save changes Net Auto Delete Entry Quality Auto 1 Move to Name and enter characters using the number keys on your remote control as on mobile phones Use 0 to enter space use to switch between upper and lower case 2 Move to Number key in the number and press OK
53. enter the number or the IP address of the unit you wish to call using the Dialing keys and press CONNECT Number i Press CONNECT to start call Net Auto E Auality Auto ISDN call The system will by default try to connect using Quality Auto see table overleaf If the requested quality bandwidth cannot be established the system will establish a connection on as high quality as possible The SoftMux ensures high reliability and includes the unique Downspeeding feature If channels are dropped during a meeting Downspeeding automatically maintains the connection without interrupting the call in progress The SoftMux also enables you to dial to other videoconferencing equipment phones and mobile phones in the same way and provides you with on screen real time feedback on the progress of a call LAN call To make a call via a LAN enter an IP address by using a as the dot in the IP address e g 123 3 0 12 will be interpreted as 123 3 0 12 If a gatekeeper is present you may place IP calls using telephone style numbers an E 164 alias according to the numbering plan implemented in the gatekeeper The dialed number will then be translated into an IP address by the gatekeeper 19 Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Access Code If the system requires an Access Code enter the code and press OK to proceed making a call Access Code I Enter access code and press OK Using sub address exte
54. eoconferencing System PC Presenter Plugging a PC into the system is made extremely simple through the PC Presenter avoiding the need for any additional hardware such as a projector PC Video converter or extra cables e Connect a VGA VGA cable from your PC VGA Output to VGA In on your system Start your PC Press Pc on your remote control e Press SetFview until the indicator Selfview is displayed on your main monitor single monitor system or until you see the PC image on the second monitor If no PC image is displayed on your monitor make sure that your PC transmits the image to the VGA Output and that the PC transmits a supported VGA format see tip below Consult your PC operating manual to see how to transmit a VGA image from your PC typically Fn F5 VGA FORMATS SUPPORTED VESA COMPLIANT 640X480 60 72 75 85 Hz 800X600 56 60 72 75 85 Hz 1024X768 60 70 75 Hz PC Presenter input VGA In VGA Output PC SoftPresenter PC SoftPresenter is used to display PC images on your system The system and your PC must be connected to a LAN In addition VNC Virtual Network Computing server software must be installed on the PC To show the PC image NOTE PC VNC must BE SET IN VIDEO SETTINGS Start the VNC software on your PC e Press Pc on your remote control Use UP DOWN to activate PAGE UP PAGE DOWN on the PC For setup information and details see
55. er Number The use of MSN Multiple Subscriber Number enables you to attach different ISDN terminals with different numbers to the same physical ISDN telephone line If Validate Numbers is set to On only calls to those numbers specified in the Line Setup menus will be answered This service can be ordered from your telephone company Parallel dial ISDN line number 12345600 601 602 Call 12345601 Line 1 Setup Number1 600 Line 1 Setup Number1 601 Line 1 Setup Number1 602 Validate Numbers MSN On Validate Numbers MSN On Validate Numbers MSN On Ringing On Channels will be dialed and connected in parallel when setting up a BONDING call Off Channels will be dialed one by one which may increase the dialing time Send Own Numbers On The system will send its own numbers to the far end Off The system will not send its own numbers to the far end but please note that the network may still send your numbers to the far end Sending Complete On The system will send the ISDN message information element Sending Complete Off The system will not send Sending Complete 69 LAN Settings LAN Settings H 323 Settings IP Settings Wireless LAN Settings SNMP Settings Previous Menu Streaming Streaming Settings AURIS JIN DA WIGS NOTE WHEN STREAMING A MULTISITE OR A Duo VIDEO Address Port 22232 CALL CAN NOT BE MADE TTL Router Hops 1 Streaming Source Auto Local Remote Allow Remote
56. esentation Mode Preview When pressing SNAPsHOT you will be allowed to view your still image e g from the document camera before sending it as a still image by pressing SnaPsHoT again The far end will not see the still image while you are adjusting it Duo Video Quality Auto Optimized video depending on selected video source and bandwidth in use Motion Duo Video is optimized for smooth motion video This mode is ideal if the image from two W A V E cameras should be simultanously transmitted to the far end Sharpness Duo Video is optimized for sharp video Digital Clarity This mode is ideal when using a document camera or a PC on Duo Video If the far end does not support 4CIF live video CIF will be selected Duo Video Mode Auto Pressing any video source during a call will automatically open Duo Video if the far end supports the automatic Duo Video functionality Manual Duo Video must be opened by pressing Connect during a call and selecting Add Duo Video Requires option Presenter and H263 video To check which options are installed see the System Info menu in Diagnostics 4CIF PC and DocCam otherwise CIF 46 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Duo Video Number Auto When adding Duo Video in a conference Duo Video is connected automatically if supported by the far end Manual When adding Duo Video in a conference and connected towards a system with no Duo Video
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58. guration The system provides one standard RS 232 serial port to allow a computer to be connected for data transfer and control purposes NOTE WHEN CONNECTING TO APC THE CONNECTING CABLE MUST BE A STRAIGHT THROUGH RS232 CABLE Dataport 1 If you wish to connect a PC to Dataport 1 you must ensure that the PC and the system are identically configured The available settings are Dataport 1 supports 4 different modes Provides a transparent data channel This channel can be used for many different purposes such as file transfer application o a sharing and more When using this mode it is necessary to lt a have a TANDBERG system at the far end H a Control mode O a The control interface provided by the Dataport supports a subset of the Hayes command set as well as a comprehensive a a set of system specific commands m This mode maintains communication with the Dataport s command interpreter at all times All features available from the hand held remote control can be accessed through the dataport 82 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Modem mode Allows you to control the system externally via a PC as in Control Mode Once a call is established Dataport 1 will automatically switch to Data mode When the call disconnects Dataport 1 switches back to Control Mode T 120 Provides a data channel supporting the T 120 standard for data communication Using T 120 software on your PC you can communicate w
59. ified by H 323 Prefix and with Net Auto an H 323 call will be placed Example H 323 Prefix is 555 Dialling 55582 with Net Auto will select LAN Register Pressing Register will send a gatekeeper registration request This request will also be sent when leaving the menu 72 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Advanced H 323 Settings Advanced H 323 Settings IP Precedence m Auto IP Type of Service TOS NOTE THESE SETTINGS ONLY HAVE AN EFFECT IF THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY Delay Throughput Off YOUR IP INFRA STRUCTURE Reliability Cost RSVP Off Auto NAT Off On NAT Address Previous Menu IP Precedence Used to define which priority the system should have in the network Higher numbers indicate higher priority The selected value n will classify the different packets as follows Signalling n Audio n 1 Video n 2 Data n 3 When Auto is selected n has the value 6 IP Type of Service TOS Helps a router select a routing path when multiple paths are available Delay Tells the router to minimize the delay Throughput Tells the router to maximize the throughput Reliability Tells the router to maximize the reliability Cost Tells the router to minimize the cost RSVP Auto Resource Reservation Protocol enables the endpoints to request the optimal amount of bandwidth for the duration of an IP video conference Off Resource Reservation Protocol is switched off 73
60. ith other T 120 systems using your PC and your system For more details on connecting to the Dataport see Peripheral Equipment Language The system supports 9 different languages for its on screen menus Language Language SIS Deutsch Francals Norsk Svenska Italiano Espanol Portugu s A Previous Menu Select the preferred language and then press OK to save Software Options The system requires a valid option key to activate MultiSite and or Presenter functionality A restart of the system is required after entering a new option key If the option key is invalid the original key will be used Software Options Options installed MultiSite Presenter Hardware Serial No 00809001 Current Option Key New Option Key Previous Menu Use the number buttons to enter the option key Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Diagnostics Allows testing of individual system components and displays the current system settings Diagnostics Channel Status Call Status Test Subsystem View Current Settings Restore Default Settings Previous Menu System info Select System Info to view system numbers line status software version and other useful information Channel status Comprehensive information about the call progress is available through the Channel Status windo
61. keys below for pan tilt and for zooming Far end presets can be activated by pressing the keys P1 P2 P3 or the number keys 0 9 to activate presets PO P9 Selection of far end videosources is achieved by pressing the buttons below when in FarEndCamera mode maincam aux doc cam ver pe TIP lr You PRESS Doc CaM IT IS NOT CERTAIN THAT THE FAR END DOCUMENT CAMERA WILL BE DISPLAYED THIS DEPENDS ON SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AT THE FAR END To prevent others controlling your camera select Far End Camera Control Off in Utilities 32 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Sending receiving still images When a still image is sent received or requested it will be stored in the graphics memory When a new image is sent or received the old image will be erased When disconnecting the call the image will be erased Sending a still image snapshot Press SNAPSHOT To send a still image from another video source e g the document camera select source maincam aux doc cam ver pc O TIP SEE PRESENTATIONS MENU FOR AUTOMATIC SETUP OF THIS OPERATION e Press SNAPSHOT Viewing a still image The last sent or received still image will automatically be displayed on your screen Press Se rview to return to normal view NOTE Reauires AuTo DisPLay STILL IMAGE ON IN PRESENTATIONS Receiving a still image A received still image will automatically be displayed on your screen e Press SELFvIiew to
62. mber and press To open directory press For other options use Quick Keys m f a My ISDN Number 8488 My IP Number 98488 My IP Address 10 0 2 10 Sleep Mode Do Not Disturb 17 Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Basics The system s most commonly used functions are accessible directly from the remote control by single key presses In addition the user interface is represented by on screen menus Individual items within the menus and lists can be selected by moving a white highlighter bar to the desired option Quick Keys The three buttons on top of the remote control refer to the blocks at the bottom of the screen The text inside the blocks will change depending on which menu is selected The three Quick Keys have different colors Preset keys Activate pre stored camera positions Video source keys Activate connected video sources Camera control and menu navigation keys Frequently used keys allowing you to control your own camera and the far end camera control your volume select and move self view switch your microphone off and navigate in the menu system Dialing keys Preset keys Used to make a call The twelve number keys 0 9 operate in the same way as on a modern push button telephone These buttons are also used when entering a name into a text field TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started Making and ending calls Making a call connect To make a call
63. mity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER TYPE NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION DIRECTIVES This equipment complies with HARMONISED STANDARDS Applied in order to verify compliance with directives TEST REPORTS CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION TANDBERG TTC7 04 TANDBERG 880 Video Conferencing Unit LVD 73 23 EEC EMC 89 336 EEC R amp TTE 99 5 EEC EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 EN 55022 1994 EN 61000 3 2 1995 A1 A2 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN 55024 1998 CTR3 Layer 1 2 and 3 Report Certificates No LVD Nemko AS 200141221 EMC Nemko AS 200148249 R amp TTE Comlab 2001 06601 4 2001 06601 3 FILE NO D12792 YEAR WHICH THE CE MARK WAS AFFIXED 2002 TESTAUTHORISED SIGNATORY AUTH ENTATIVE Date of issue Doc ref D 12792 REV 01 15 01 2002 100 Index A Access Code 20 80 99 Add Duo Video 34 Add MultiSite Entry 26 Add New Entry 25 Adding an extra site 38 39 Additional microphone 93 Adjusting volume 27 Advanced call quality 45 Advanced ISDN settings 68 Advanced use 43 Alert Speaker 60 Audio inputs 54 outputs 56 89 quality 44 setup 54 sources 54 Auto BRI Config 65 Autofocus 29 Automatic Gain Control 59 B Background 96 Basics 18 Battery handling 3 C Cables 12 Call making a LAN call 19 making a video call 19 restricted 21 Call Quality menu 44 Call Settings 80 Call status 86 Camera controlling 29 extra camera 93
64. n Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Power on Power on the monitor and use the monitor remote control to select the Audio Video input used refer to your monitor manual If you are using S video from the system remember to select S Video input to avoid a black and white picture Select Audio Video input on monitor Selection of Audio Video input used is generally performed by pressing the 0 AV button on the TV remote control several times Please refer to your monitor user manual for further information TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation System configuration e Switch the system on by activating the power switch on the system e After the system has performed a self test routine product logo and a Welcome menu will be displayed on the monitor Welcome To make a call dial number and press To open directory press For other options use Quick Keys o mm My ISDN Number 8488 ee My IP Number 98488 NOTE THESE SETTINGS ARE ESSENTIAL My IP Address 10 0 2 10 FOR OPTIMAL SYSTEM SET UP Sleep Mode System Info Do Not Disturb Enabled but unused ISDN lines lines not active should be disabled Select the Quick Key System Info on the remote control to view line status menu Press MENU ON THE REMOTE CONTROL SELECT THE MENU TERMINAL SETTINGS Network ISDN BRI settincs SELECT THE RELEVANT Line SETUP MENU AND SET ENABLED OFF Enter System
65. n audio Once selected echo cancellation is active at all times The echo canceller continously adjusts itself to the audio characteristics of the room and compensates for any changes it detects in the audio environment If the changes in the audio conditions are very significant the echo canceller may take a second or two to re adjust You can choose to switch off the echo canceller for the available audio sources NOTE Echo CONTROL SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF IF EXTERNAL ECHO CANCELLATION OR PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT IS USED IT IS YOUR ECHO CANCELLER THAT IMPROVES THE AUDIO QUALITY EXPERIENCED BY THE OTHER SITE WHEN YOU HEAR AN ECHO OF YOUR OWN AUDIO IT IS MOST LIKELY THE FAR END S ECHO CANCELLER THAT IS MALFUNCTIONING Noise Reduction In addition to echo cancellation the system has built in noise reduction NR NR reduces constant background noise e g noise from air conditioning systems cooling fans etc In addition a highpass filter Humfilter reduces very low frequency noise Choose On NR to activate both Echo Control and Noise Reduction 57 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Room Size This setting allows optimization of the echo canceller to the acoustic size of the room Hard walls many windows etc might require higher settings than expected Carpets curtains etc might require lower settings Adjust the setting NOTE on the far end if one of the following symptoms occur There is still some echo of your o
66. n the codec to the S interface on your first NT1 network adapter Connect the other ISDN cables to the appropriate NT1 network adapters Connect the U interface of your NT1 adapter to the line provided from your network provider TANDBERG can provide NT adapters For convenience the NT1 adapters could be placed inside the cabinet If needed use the shorter ISDN cable RJ45 connectors delivered with the NT1 between the codec and the NT1 and the longer ISDN cable between the NT1 and the connector RJ45 at the wall socket Configuring The configuration of the codec is performed in the same manner as described in ISDN BRI Settings The NT1 should be powered up and you should check that the network is active Please check your NT1 User Manual 94 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Appendix 2 Connecting the system to the Switched 56 network Using Telesync TS 256 SW56 ISDN adapter Connecting the system to the SW56 network using a Telesync Adapter is described below NOTE There are different Telesync Adapters for different configurations of SW56 networks The network types tested with the system are SW56 2Wire and 4Wire Connecting Connect the system ISDN1 cable to the BRI S T interface on the Telesync Adapter Connect the two SW56 cables from the Telesync adapter Line 1 and Line 2 to the SW56 network Circuit 1 BRI S T Circuit 2 Telesync Adapter TANDBERG Configuration of Telesync Adapter No configuration
67. necting the call An on screen indicator CamTrackOff will appear TIP THE CAMERA TRACKING SPEEDS MAY BE ALTERED IN THE VIDEO SETTINGS MENU SEE ADVANCED USE FOR FURTHER DETAILS 30 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System General use Presets The preset buttons enable you to pre store up to ten different settings Each preset is able to store e Video source e Camera position pan tilt zZoom focus brightness if Main Camera Audio source selection see Audio Settings in Advanced use Selecting presets To select a pre stored camera position audio and video source use the keys P1 P2 P3 or press P until the on screen indicator Preset 0 9 appears and use 0 9 to activate PO P9 presets To exit Preset mode press Ok a E P1 P3 are the same presets as when pressing P and then a number key 1 3 Storing presets To store the current camera position audio and video source store Press Store once and wait for the on screen indicator to appear Then press one of the keys P1 P2 P3 or a number key 0 9 31 General use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Far end camera control FECC farend Press the Far Enn key until the FarEndCamera on screen indicator is displayed For this feature to operate the far end must support Far end camera control H 281 Whilst activated you will be able to control the far end s camera pan tilt zoom focus and presets To control the far end camera use the
68. nferencing System Introduction This User Manual is provided to help you make the best use of your TANDBERG system The TANDBERG system offers superior quality audio and video in a fully featured unit Main Features e e e Supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks Selection of up to 768 kbps call quality Built in MultiSite a maximum of 5 sites including a minimum of 1 telephone call can participate in joint meetings each benefiting from the same superb audio and video quality Both Continuous Presence and Voice Switched mode is supported A combination of ISDN and IP participants is possible The TANDBERG videoconferencing system can also be used purely as an audio bridge with an ISDN connection Embedded encryption for call privacy and security Natural Presenter Package consisting of Duo Video allows participants at the far end to simultaneously watch a presenter on one screen and a live presentation on the adjoining screen Digital Clarity participants enjoy presentations of exceptionally high quality resolution video PC Presenter an easily accessible PC connection plug PC SoftPresenter show PC images via your LAN connection Natural Video 60 fields per second true interlaced picture Downspeeding if channels are dropped during a videoconferencing session the connection is automatically maintained without interruption Streaming allows broadcasting of audio video via an I
69. nsion address MCU password To specify an ISDN sub address or its LAN equivalent extension address TCS 4 add a star after the number and then enter the sub address extension address Example 12345678 10 lt number gt lt Sub address extension address MCU password gt When calling to external MCU s requiring a password TSC 1 this password can be added after the star If no password is specified a menu will prompt you to enter the password after connected to the MCU Tip SUB ADDRESS IS USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT SYSTEMS ON THE SAME ISDN LINE TCS 4 Is USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT SYSTEMS ON A LAN WHEN DIALING IN VIA A GATEWAY TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Selecting setting default quality bandwidth The default call quality setting Auto will be used if no specific quality is selected To select quality bandwidth e Press the Quality Quick Key when you are in the dial menu The Quality menu will then be displayed Quality a Select Quality and press OK e Move the indicator to the desired bandwidth then press the Select Quick Key Getting started TYPE OF CALLS Auto 384kbps on ISDN 768kbps on LAN Max 384kbps on ISDN 768kbps on LAN 768 768 kbps 12B 512 512 kbps 8B 384 384 kbps 6B 320 320 kbps 5B 256 256 kbps 4B 192 192 kbps 3B 128 128 kbps 2B Bonding H 221 64 64 kbps 1B H 221 Teleph Telephone Call NOTE SOME SOFTWARE VERSIONS AND NETWORKS DO NOT SUPPO
70. nsist of 10 hexadecimal digits Example Use Key de01ad4dbe The 128 bit key can Select which of the keys shown below you want to use consist of 26 hex numbers Key 1 4 The 64 bit keys can consist of a leading star and 5 characters The 128 bit key can consist of a leading star and 13 characters Start with a and then the text Example 128 bit key secretkeyhome NOTE INCREASED ENCRYPTION LEVEL WILL DECREASE PERFORMANCE 78 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use SNMP Settings SNMP Settings SNMP Trap Host 1277 0 SNMP Community public SNMP Trap Host SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is used for monitoring and configuring different units in a network The codec s SNMP Agent responds to requests from SNMP Managers a PC program etc SNMP traps are generated by the agent to inform the manager about important events SNMP Trap Host identifies the IP address of the SNMP manager SNMP Community SNMP Community names are used to authenticate SNMP requests SNMP requests must have a password in order to receive a response from the SNMP agent in the codec NOTE THE SNMP Community NAME IS CASE SENSITIVE 79 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Call Settings Call Settings Incoming MCU Calls MENO n Incoming Telephone Calls Off On Fallback to Telephony Off On Access Code Off On Encryption Off Auto Max Call Length 0 0ff 0 Network Profiles Previous
71. ocal video will be streamed Remote Only the far end video will be streamed Local and far end audio is always streamed Allow Remote Start On Streaming can be started from external user interfaces like the Web browser or Telnet session Off Streaming can only be started from the Video Conferencing System using the remote control or by using the Dataport This will prevent activation of streaming using Web browser or Telnet sessions Announcements On The codec will announce to the network that it is streaming This enables a streaming client e g a PC to connect to the codec s streaming session Used by Cisco IP TV Off No announcement packets will be transmitted Video Rate Defines the Video streaming rate from the system Range is 16kbps 320kbps In addition audio G 711 streaming rate is 64kbps providing a maximum streaming rate of 384kbps Password Entering a password will prevent unauthorized access to the streaming functionality Start Stop Streaming By pressing the Quick Key labeled Start Streaming the Streaming session will start To stop the stream press the same quick key which will be labeled Stop Streaming while the streaming session is active Pressing Disconnect will also stop the streaming session How to view streaming After streaming is started an easy way to view the streamed audio video is to start your Web browser and enter the IP address of the streaming system After the Web p
72. on the back of the system Codec Interfaces TOO Eaa sl Mic 1 Audio out E Din 88 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Peripherals 5 Video Inputs e 1 video input used by the built in camera e 1 video input supporting S Video through a Mini DIN connector e 2 video inputs supporting composite signals through RCA connectors e 1 VGA input supporting resolutions from 640x480 to 1024x768 auto sensing The system will automatically adapt to a PAL or NTSC input 4 Video Outputs e 1 S Video output Mini DIN connector 2 composite video outputs RCA connectors e 1 VGA output supporting resolutions from VGA 640x480 to SVGA 800x600 The first Mini DIN connector and the first RCA connector provide main video incoming outgoing video and menus The other connector provide selfview still image Duo Video The outputs are always active The format of the output will be either PAL or NTSC depending on your country s standard video format 4 Audio Inputs e 2 microphone inputs balanced 11V phantom powered via XLR connectors e 2 audio inputs line level via RCA connectors All audio inputs are active by default For further information refer to section Audio Settings 2 Audio Outputs 1 output line level via RCA connector providing audio from far end in addition to dial tones This output is used by the monitor e
73. red over close up images Norm Should be used in regular meetings Fast The system quickly zooms in on a single person speaking Suitable when close ups are preferred over wide angle images Document Camera Users of a document camera with an S video output can configure the system to activate an S video input when pressing doc cam on the remote control Video2 Video Input 2 S video will be activated when pressing doc cam on the remote control Video3 Video Input 3 Composite will be activated when pressing doc cam on the remote control PC Configure what should be activated when pressing Pc VGA Pressing Pc will activate the VGA input on the system default VNC Pressing Pc will use VNC to show images from your PC see VNC Settings for further information 61 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Focus To manually adjust the focus select Manual and use the arrow keys to adjust Brightness To manually adjust the brightness select Manual and use the arrow keys to adjust Whitebalance In Auto mode the whitebalance is continuously updated To update the whitebalance manually select Manual and press OK TIP A WHITE OBJECT SHOULD BE HELD IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA A FEW SECONDS BEFORE AND AFTER SELECTING MANUAL WHITEBALANCE Video Name Video Name Video1 main cam Each video input defaults to the same name used on the remote control
74. rmation about the conference Off The MultiSite MCU DuoVideo indicators will not be displayed Auto The MultiSite MCU DuoVideo indicators will be displayed for a few seconds and then timed out When grabbing the remote control the indicators will be shown again System Name Identifies the system during an MCU conference call e when using the Web interface e when the codec is acting as an SNMP Agent e towards a DHCP server e as an H323 ID Other systems can call us using this name instead of IP number IP address 49 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System MCU services A Multipoint Control Unit MCU enables several sites to participate in the same conference An MCU conference can have different modes Voice Switched means that the image of the person currently speaking will be broadcast to all the other conference participants This will remain the case until another participant starts to speak Continuous Presence shows several participants on the same screen at the same time Chairman Control functionality enables one participant to control the meeting by selecting which of the conference participants is to be broadcast to the other participants NOTE THIS SYSTEM HAS AS AN OPTIONAL BUILT IN MCU MULTISITE WHICH SUPPORTS UP TO 3 VIDEO CALLS 4 SITES AND ONE TELEPHONE CALL THE MULTISITE SUPPORTS BOTH VOICE SWITCHED AND CONTINUOUS PRESENCE MODE SEE SECTION MULTISITE The system can also control external
75. s ISDN BRI Settings NOTE Some SOFTWARE VERSIONS DO NOT SUPPORT 3 ISDN Switch Type ISDN LINES THEREFORE SOME OF THE LINE SETUP Line 1 Setup LINES MAY BE GRAYED OUT Line 2 Setup Line 3 Setup Advanced ISDN Settings Previous Menu NOTE IF National ISDN Is SELECTED PRESS THE QUICK KEY Auto BRI CONFIG TO REQUEST AN AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF THE LINE SPID SETTINGS SWITCH MUST SUPPORT GR 2941 CoORE NOTE Manpatory ISDN BRI SETTINGS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM WILL WORK PROPERLY USING ISDN BRI MAKE THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS SeT ISDN SWITCH TYPE ENTER ISDN LINE NUMBERS SPIDs IF REQUIRED DISABLE UNUSED LINES 65 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System ISDN switch type Select the type of ISDN network connected to your unit ISDN Switch Type ISDN Switch Type 1TR6 Australia ISDN Japan Taiwan ISDN National ISDN NOTE 1TR6 SHOULD ONLY BE USED IF YOU ARE OPERATING AT amp T Custom ISDN THE SYSTEM BEHIND A PABX Fetex ISDN Previous Menu 66 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Line setup This menu allows you to program the numbers associated with your ISDN line Line 1 Setup Enabled Offl Number1 Number2 SPID1 SPID2 Previous Menu If you want to use this ISDN line you need to set Enabled On and enter the numbers of your ISDN line If some of the ISDN lines are not to be used set Enabled Off Line 1 should always be enabled National ISDN andAT amp
76. s and the access point An endpoint will find the access point if the SSID is correct however if the encryption key is faulty it will not transmit any data Community optional Community can be used when connecting to an access point where the SSID is the same Example Unit2 WLAN Mode AdHoc Used when not communicating with an access point Managed Used when communication is made through an access point Restart Make sure the corresponding settings are programmed into the access point Press Restart in order to activate the settings Required cards Recommended access point Compaq WL110 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Compag WL410 base station e Lucent Orinoco 11 Mbit s SILVER Lucent Orinoco 11 Mbit s GOLD Cisco Aironet 350 series AIR PCM 350 series e Enterasys Networks RoamAbout 802 11 DS High Rate e Melco Buffalo WLI PCM L11G NOTE The PC Carp PCMCIA carb USED MUST COMPLY WITH THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS FOR SUCH CARDS IN THE COUNTRY WHERE IT IS USED THE UNIT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY POWER SUPPLY AC DC ADAPTER PowerBox SPN 270 12 WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED POWER SOURCE ACCORDING TO IEC EN 60950 77 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Encryption Encryption Encryption li 64 bit 128 bit Use Key 1 2 3 Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Previous Menu Encryption Select if you want to encrypt your Wireless LAN connection Encryption using Hex numbers The 64 bit keys can co
77. s in the conference If the MCU conference has a chairman a floor request is sent to the chairman You will remain On Air until either you select Release Floor or the chairman decides to release the floor to another participant Release floor You choose Release Floor to take you Off Air You should do this when you wish to make the floor available to the other participants in the conference Terminal Names Allows you to see the site numbers or name if supported of other sites connected in the conference View site Allows you to view any participant in the conference other than the participant currently On Air End view Allows you to stop viewing the site previously chosen with View Site and returns your view to the site that is currently On Air TIP View Site AND Enp VIEW CAN BE USED BY ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS NOT supported by the MultiSite 52 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Chair Control ake Chair TIP N ORDER TO MAKE USE OF CHAIR CONTROL FEATURES THE MCU MUST SUPPORT CHAIR CONTROL H 243 Chair control You select Chair Control and Take Chair to assume the role of chairman of the meeting As chairman you may control which site you and the other sites see Take chair Allows you to request chairmanship of the conference If no one else is currently chairman the MCU will give you the chair Release chair Allows you to
78. s selected e If the first digits in the number match those set in H 323 Prefix under H 323 Settings LAN is selected e In other cases ISDN H 320 is selected If you want to assign a specific prefix to the network selection or if you want to define your own network configuration see Network Profiles in Call Settings Terminal Settings 22 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started Answer a Call connect To answer a call press the Connect key Manual answer of a call is needed if the autoanswer facility is switched off See Utilities in Advanced use End a call TIP ENDING A CALL SWITCHING OFF THE MONITOR S WILL To end a call press the Disconnect key NOT DISCONNECT A CALL TO DISCONNECT A CALL YOU SHOULD PRESS THE DISCONNECT KEY disconnect Correcting keying mistakes ne To delete the last digit or character entered press the DELETE key elete 23 Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Directory The directory is a local phone book that stores up to 100 directory entries including the last number dialed The entries are sorted alphabetically The entries can be point to point entries or MultiSite entries see menu below The MultiSite entries will not be displayed when you are in a call By using the dataport file system or external management systems like the TANDBERG Management Suite it is possibl
79. these capabilities VGA Resolutions Auto VGA capabilities VGA SVGA and SIF capabilities will be transmitted and enabled Off VGA capabilities will not be transmitted Useful if far end can not handle these capabilities TIP SIF CAPABILITIES WILL ENABLE BETTER VIDEO QUALITY FOR NTSC systems SIF 352x240 ISIF 352x480 4SIF 704x480 If option Presenter is not installed or if H263 is not used only CIF resolution will be used for all selections MainCam Aux VCR will select Motion DocCam PC will select Sharpness 44 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Advanced call quality Advanced Call Quality Audio Auto G 722 1 G 722 G 728 G711 Off Video Auto H 263 H 261 Off Resolution Auto 4CIF CIF CIF QCIF H 331 Off On Status Format Auto Advanced NOTE THE SELECTIONS MADE IN THIS MENU WILL E a a OVERRIDE THE SELECTIONS MADE IN THE CALL a a E Qua ity MENU IF AUTO IS SELECTED THE SETTINGS IN CALL QUALITY WILL BE USED a m E The setting of Audio Auto High Normal in Call Quality will be used Compressed high quality audio 7 kHz High quality audio 7 kHz Compressed normal quality audio telephone quality 3 1 kHz Normal quality audio telephone quality 3 1 kHz No audio is transmitted TIP RESOLUTION AUTO FUNCTIONALITY IF SUPPORTED BY FAR END WHEN Vipeo Motion Low BANDWIDTHS CIF SIF HIGH BANDWI
80. this document is believed to be accurate and reliable however TANDBERG assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use No license is granted under any patents or patent rights of TANDBERG This document was written by the Technical Support Department of TANDBERG Norway We are committed to maintaining a high level of quality in all our documentation Towards this effort we welcome your comments and suggestions regarding the content and structure of this document Please fax or mail your comments and suggestions to the attention of Product Support Department TANDBERG Philip Pedersensvei 22 1366 Lysaker Norway Tel 47 67 125 125 Fax 47 67 125 234 Environmental Issues Thank you for buying a product which contributes to a reduction in pollution and thereby helps save the environment Our products reduce the need for travel and transport and thereby reduce pollution Our products have either none or few consumable parts chemicals toner gas paper Our products are low energy consuming products Battery handling Batteries for the Remote Control are Long Life and Alkaline batteries saving the environment please follow guidelines on the packing material for handling and disposal of the batteries Waste handling No need to send material back to TANDBERG as there are no consumables to tak
81. this may both reduce image quality and distract the attention of the calling party Do not place the camera facing a doorway Loudspeaker volume The audio system will use the loudspeakers built into the TV monitor The volume of the audio system is controlled by the Volume Control keys on the system hand held remote control The default volume level can be set by adjusting the volume on the TV monitor using the TV monitor s own remote control 96 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendices Guidelines for setting up videoconferencing rooms The following are a set of guidelines to consider when either building a videoconferencing room or using an existing room for videoconferencing Lighting Low Contrast desired for light intensity No dark spots Intensity table 800 1400 Lux as measured with an Incident light meter Block sunlight from entering room Seating Area Table Should allow all participants to see Monitors Should allow camera to see all participants Non shiny non patterned preferably light grey surface if table used Walls Color Generally high contrast color desired Light blue is commonly used Audio Noise Floor preferred less than 44dBC Reverb Time 3 to 5 sec Ventilation Keep in mind Noise Floor Velocity Noise Therefore keep velocity of air low Room Should be located away from noise Should not have windows Doors should be locate
82. tings Pressing Doc Cam on the remote control will then activate the S Video input on the codec Tracker The Tracker is a small infrared remote control device made to used to steer the system camera to any desired location within the room Typically several Trackers would be used TANDBERG with each system D Each Tracker has two buttons 2 One button to point the camera at a specific person location One button to point the camera at all participants 91 Peripherals TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Video Cassette Recorder VCR TIP TO SIMPLIFY CONNECTING A VCR THE NECESSARY CONNECTORS ARE MARKED VCR Audio Codec Audio Input 4 VCR Codec Video Input 4 VCR VCR Audio Output VCR Video Output For playback connect a cable between Video Out on the VCR and Videoln 4 VCRY on the system Connect a cable between Audio Out on the VCR and the VCR audio Sl Y mn O input on the system ver Press VCR to activate the VCR input Make sure that Audio In 4 VCR is On see Audio Settings If audio from VCR is too low this level can be adjusted in Audio Settings Inputs Level Settings The audio from the VCR will be audible in the local speaker system The audio from the VCR and your microphone s will be mixed and sent to the far end When a person talks the VCR audio level will be reduced to make it easier to comment on a video recording when Audio Settings
83. tion algorithm and encryption check code can be found in the Call Status menu ISDN Point to point calls will be encrypted Max Call Length This feature will automatically end both incoming and outgoing calls when the call time exceeds the Max Call Length specified Max Call Length can have the following values 0 999 minutes where 0 is Off A few minutes before the specified time is reached a Quick Key menu will appear Users will be asked if he she wants to extend the Max Call Length that is specified Max call length reached Delay for how long 30 Minutes re A Network Profiles This menu defines the settings listed when pressing the Quick key Net while in the dial menu Network Profiles Name Call Prefix Network 7 Auto A Auto 2 ISDN H320 3 LAN H323 Auto H320 H323 Auto H320 H323 Auto H320 H323 Previous Menu 81 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System This menu consists of 6 network profiles a prefix can be added for each profile If you add a prefix to a profile this prefix can be automatically added to the number being dialed ExampLe 0 Is ADDED AS A CALL PREFIX TO THE 2ND PROFILE ISDN IF YoU ENTER 12345678 IN THE DIAL MENU AND SELECT ISDN THE NUMBER DIALED WILL BE 012345678 Using the three last profiles you can enter the name of a profile prefix and network selection This is useful if you have a fixed prefix for your service provider Dataport confi
84. ts there should be no moving items in the sent image 97 Appendices TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Appendix 4 Using the file system It is possible to access a file system within the TANDBERG system by using ftp DOS window ftp lt IP address of codec gt or Web browser _ ftp lt IP address of codec gt Description of the different files all prm all settings in the system including directory dir prm directory entries event log logs fault sitations etc sw pkg the system software Description of the different folders user a folder to be used for custom logos etc remote a folder used for software upgrade of the far end TANDBERG system What can be done by using the file system software upgrade of the far end TANDBERG system B3 or above via ISDN Upload of custom logos Software upgrade Connect to the system you want to upgrade using ISDN Copy the software file to a folder on your harddisk Open a DOS window and go to this folder Type ftp lt IP address of your local codec Enter password lt Release Key of far end system gt Go to the remote folder type cd remote Upload the software file type put lt sOxxxxxx pkg gt Wait until the following is shown 226 Closing data connection 5437569 bytes sent in 808 01 seconds 6 73 Kbytes sec ftp gt Restart the far end codec The far end system should now be upgraded For further information please contact your TANDB
85. u must manually answer all incoming calls by pressing the Connect key Far end camera control On The far end will be able to Control your camera Select your video sources e Activate your presets Request still images Off None of the four features above on the local system can be accessed by the far end however you will still be able to control the camera on the far end Dual Monitor On Selfview still images and Duo Video will be displayed on the 2nd monitor Off The 2nd monitor shows Selfview only 48 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Auto PIP On Your selfview will automatically be displayed as a Picture in picture whenever the camera position or video source is changed Picking up the remote control will also display your selfview Welcome Menu The Welcome menu can be shown when the system is not in use and when sleep mode is not activated On The Welcome Menu is shown when the system is not in sleep mode Off The Welcome Menu is not shown Continuous Presence On The screen is divided into three or four squares each displaying the video image of a different participant Off The active site will be displayed in full screen during a MultiSite conference Also called Voice Switched mode TIP To DISPLAY YOUR SITE IN FULL SCREEN WHEN ON IS SELECTED PRESS THE QUICK KEY REQUEST FLOOR MCU status line On The MultiSite MCU DuoVideo indicators will be displayed and provide info
86. veller might amplify the background noise as well as the signal Therefore in noisy environments it is advisable to turn the leveller off Tips for improving the echo canceller performance Place all microphones as far as possible from the loudspeaker Minimum loudspeaker microphone distance should be 1 meter Place all microphones as close as possible to the persons speaking By using several microphones the ratio distance loudspeaker to mic mic to speaker can be increased Increasing this ratio improves the echo canceller performance Avoid distances above two meters from any participant to his her closest microphone If necessary use several microphones Also avoid placing microphones less than one meter from any person Place all microphones as far as possible from noise sources Reduce the volume setting Ensure that the loudspeaker does not distort the audio 59 Advanced use TANDBERG Videoconferencing System The echo canceller tries to estimate the echo path from the speaker system to the microphones Moving objects change this path therefore try to avoid moving objects Be especially aware of large objects and objects placed close to either the microphone or the speaker system as these objects will cause severe changes to the echo path Avoid putting paper sheets etc on the microphone Avoid moving the microphone or loudspeaker In the event of poor echo cancelling allow the canceller to adapt After ea
87. w This window indicates the various stages each B channel goes through whilst establishing a connection Status BRI Idle the channel is idle Calling when calling the network has acknowledged the call Connected when connection is established Sync when the channels are synchronised Active when all available channels are connected Releasing waiting for the network to confirm a release of the call Released when disconnected the network has acknowledged the disconnection 84 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Channel Status Idle Call Status A ee TIP Press MENU AND THEN CALL STATUS TO BRING THIS MENU UP WHEN NOT IN THE MENU SYSTEM The numbers used to call out to the far end are shown in the window If an error occurs a cause code will be displayed on the right hand side of the window Cause codes The most common cause codes for ISDN are Unallocated unassigned number No route to specified transit network WAN Normal clearing User busy No user responding Call rejected Invalid number format incomplete number Facility rejected Normal unspecified No circuit channel available Temporary failure Bearer capability not presently available Bearer service not implemented Requested facility not implemented Invalid call reference value Incompatible destination Invalid information element contents Recovery on timer expiry Internetworking unspecified Advanced use TANDB
88. wn audio Increase the setting The system adapts slowly to acoustic changes in the room Decrease the setting After a change the system will need a few seconds to re adjust Motion If you experience echo caused by movements in the room increase the value 58 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Advanced use Automatic Gain Control AGC Settings Audio Levelling AGC Mic1 2 On Audio3 Off On Audio4 VCR Off On Received Audio Off On Previous Menu Select On to allow automatic adjustments Automatic Gain Control of audio levels When On the AGC maintains the audio signal level at a fixed value by attenuating strong signals and amplifying weak signals Very weak signals i e noise alone will not be amplified Example In most conferences the participants will speak at different levels and be at different distances from the microphones As a result some of the participants would be harder to hear than others The AGC corrects this problem by automatically increasing the microphone levels when quiet or distant people speak and by decreasing the microphone levels when louder people speak NOTE To ENSURE CORRECT BEHAVIOUR OF THEAGC IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE LEVELS ON THE INPUT CONNECTORS ARE ADJUSTED CORRECTLY USING THE AUDIO INPUT LEVEL SETTINGS THE AGC WILL NOT COMPENSATE FOR SEVERE MISADJUSTMENT OF INPUT LEVELS When applying a weak signal in the presence of strong background noise the le
89. x ISDN switch type 66 ISDN BRI Settings 65 L Line setup 67 Logo 98 Loudspeaker volume 96 M Making a call 19 Max Call Length 81 MCU services 50 Menu structure 8 Menu system 43 Microphone levels 55 on off 27 Modem mode 83 Motion 44 Moving camera 29 MSN Multi Subscriber Number 69 Multipoint Control Unit MCU 50 MultiSite Built in 36 MultiSite cascading 37 N NAT Address 74 Natural Video 7 44 45 Network configuration 65 Network Profiles 81 NT1 13 NTSC 89 P PAL 89 Parallel dial 69 PC 61 PC Presenter 40 PC SoftPresenter 40 Peripherals 88 Phantom power 54 Picture in Picture 27 TANDBERG Videoconferencing System PIP 27 Precautions 11 Presentations 46 Preset buttons 31 Presets selecting 31 storing 31 Production of products 3 Q Quality 21 Quick keys 18 R Release chair 53 Release floor 52 Request floor 52 Requesting a still image 33 Restart 76 Restore Audio Defaults 60 Restore defaults 86 Restrict 96 Restricted call 21 RSVP 73 S Seating Area 97 Selecting network 22 Selecting video sources 29 Service Set Identification 77 Sharpness 44 SNMP Agent 79 SNMP Community 79 SNMP Manager 79 SNMP Trap Host 79 SNMP traps 79 SoftMux 10 19 Software Options 83 SSID 77 Start up 17 Status Format 45 Still image filter 47 102 receiving 33 requesting 33 sending 33 viewing 33 Storing presets 31 Streaming 42 Streaming Source 71 sub address 20 Suba

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