Sony PCS1 Video Conference System

Sony Updated: 2008-04-21 RSS

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. Videoconferencing

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 H.235 Standard (AES)
* Improved Data Collaboration
* H.239 Data Solutions Box (PCS-DSB1)
* Digital Whiteboard Support (Mimio Xi)
* T-120 Net Meeting
* Direct Output To Data Or NTSC Displays
* File Sharing
* Memory StickTM
* 2x Video Inputs
* QoS – ARC and ARQ
* Private Phonebook
* Auto Call
* Support Dual Monitor
* UPnP
* UPnP

Features:

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 (H.239) 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 adbvanced 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 (H.235): Using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the PCS-1 offers a blanket of security for voideoconference 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