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Description

The PCS-1 videoconferencing system provides the latest in conferencing technology and user features that are easy to use while conforming to all industry standard. The system reaches speeds up to 2 Mbps over IP networks and up to 768 Kbps over the ISDN network. The PCS-1 offers a high performance internal MCU option connecting up to six sites for a videoconference using any combination of ISDN or IP connections with the optional multipoint software option. It also has such new features as enhanced data collaboration capabilities and built-in electronic whiteboard interface. The PCS-1 provides built-in Sony QoS technology to help ensure and enhance video quality over unmanaged networks. Superb audio is featured through AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at 14 kHz, compliant with the MPEG-4 standard. These and other features incorporate the most advanced IT and Sony's world-wide proven AV technologies into a compact and stylish two-piece body.

Highlights

• Support Up To 2 Mbps IP Or 768 Kbps ISDN

• Built-in Sony-Developed QoS Technology

• Up To Six Site H.320 And H.323 MCUs

• MCU Cascading Up To 10 Sites

• Second Camera Support

• Far-end Camera Control With Multi-point

• Improved Picture MPEG-4 and H.264

• Flexible Installation Options

• Audio 14kHz Quality (MPEG4 AAC)

• IP Encryption Standard (AES)

• Improved Data Collaboration

• Data Solutions Box (PCS-DSB1)

• Digital Whiteboard Support (Mimio Xi)

• T-120 Net Meeting

• Direct Output To Data Or NTSC Displays

• File Sharing

• Memory Stick™

• 2x Video Inputs

• QoS – ARC and ARQ

• Private Phonebook

• Auto Call

• Support Dual Monitor

Features

	Feature		Benefit
	Superb Video Quality		The industry's first product to support MPEG-4 video as a standard feature provides TV-like quality which improves meetings
	Superb Audio Quality		With advanced audio coding at 14kHz, the PCS-1 brings audio to another level of clear sound to the videoconference creating a more conversational tone.
	Enhanced Internal MCU		Offering a high performance internal MCU option, the PCS-1 can connect up to six sites using any combination of IP or ISDN. This allows organizations to conduct large meetings without incurring travel expenses.
	Mixed MCU Function		The PCS-1 with H.320/H.323 bridging function enables multipoint conferences which are connected through ISDN as well as IP networks.
	Flexible Installation		The PCS-1's unique two-piece design affords users the ability to accommodate almost any installation requirement of a meeting room layout.
	Data Sharing Memory Stick Medium Digital Whiteboard PC Desktop Sharing T.120 NetMeeting Document Stand File Sharing Video Inputs		The PCS-1 offers seven different ways to share data among videoconference meeting participants making meetings more productive
	Enhanced QoS Auto Repeat Request (ARQ) Adaptive Rate Control (ARC)		With two advanced technologies to improve and maintain picture and sound quality, The PCS-1 offers meeting participants an unsurpassed videoconference meeting experience. ARQ- avoid picture collapse by recovering and resending lost packets. ARC- automatically adjusts picture quality to changing network conditions.
	Memory Stick Support		From data sharing to providing the information for the auto dialing feature, the Memory Stick makes videoconference meetings even easier.
	Encryption		Using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the PCS-1 offers a blanket of security for videoconference meetings.
	Far-end Camera Control		Control the camera at the other end of the conference for better control and understanding.
	Direct Output To Data or NTSC Displays		Increases flexibility

Specifications

	Specification		Detail
	Supported Protocols		H.323 (LAN) and H.320 (ISDN)
	Video Standards		H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.263++, H.264, MPEG-4 SP@L3
	Video Resolution		QCIF, CIF
	Frame Rate		Max 30 frames per second
	Bit Rate		Up to 768 kb/s in H.320 (including audio) Up to 2 Mb/s in H.323 (including audio)
	Audio Bandwidth and Coding		G.711: 3.4 KHz at 56/64 kb/s G.722: 7.0 KHz at 48/56/64 kb/s G.722.1: 7.0 KHz at 24kb/s (H.323) G.728: 3.4 KHz at 16 kb/s G.723.1: 3.4 KHz at 5.3/6.3 kb/s (H.323) G.729: 3.4 KHz at 8 kb/s (H.323) MPEG-4 AAC Mono 14 KHz at 64 and 96 Kb/s (H.323)
	Echo Cancellation		Reduction rate 30 dB
	ITU-T Standards		H.320, H.323 H.221 H.281 FECC H.225.0 H.245 T.120
	Network Protocols		TELNET (Server) HTTP (Server) FTP (Server) SNMP (Server) PING DNS (Client) DHCP (Client) RTCP RTP TCP ARP NTP (Client)
	Multipoint Capabilities		Up to 6 sites (H.320 & H.323) Up to 10 sites * cascade IP connection
	Other		Picture-in-Picture Lip synchronization Far end camera control Data Sharing

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