PCS1
Videoconference system, complete with camera, codec, microphone and H.323 IP connectivity at 2 Mbps

$5,494.00 U.S. List Price

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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 Stick™
  • 2x Video Inputs
  • QoS – ARC and ARQ
  • Private Phonebook
  • Auto Call
  • Support Dual Monitor
  • UPnP
  • UPnP
Features: Benefits:
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

Graphics

Specifications: Detail:
Resolution XGA 1024 x 768 with PCSA-DSB1S
4CIF 704 x 576 ( H.261 and H.263)

Network Features

Specifications: Detail:
QoS (Quality of Service) Adaptive Rate Control
Auto Repeat reQuest
IP Precedence
DiffServ
NAT Yes
UPnP Yes

Camera

Specifications: Detail:
S/N Ratio 50 dB
Pan Angle/Speed -100 degree to +100 ( Max 300 degree/s )
Tilt Angle/Speed -25 degree to +25 ( Max 125 degree/s )
Zoom Ratio x10 ( Optical Zoom )
x40 ( Digital Zoom )
Others Back light Compensation
Auto White Balance
Image Device 1/4 type CCD
Preset Positions Up to 6 positions
Focal Length F1.8 to 2.9 ( 3.1 to 31mm)
Type Detachable Integrated Camera included
Focus Auto/Manual
IRIS Auto

Communication

Specifications: Detail:
ITU-T Standards (Excludes audio/video standards) H.320
H.323
H.221
Bonding
H.281 FECC
H.225.0
H.239
H.242
H.243
H.245
H.460
T.120
Network Protocols Telnet ( Server )
HTTP ( Server )
FTP ( Server )
SNMP ( Agent )
DNS ( Client )
DHCP ( Client )
RTP/RTCP
TCP/UDP
ARP
SIP
Control Port RS-232C
VISCA ( Mini-DIN 8-pin) for second camera
Security H.235 Standard AES
Password Protected Sony encryption
Lip Synchonization On/Off

Audio

Specifications: Detail:
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 24/32 Kb/s
G.723.1 3.4 kHz at 5.3/6.3 kb/s
G. 728 3.4 kHz at 16 kb/s
G.729 3.4 kHz at 8 kb/s
MPEG-4 AAC (mono) 14 kHz at 64/96 Kb/s
Echo Cancellation Mono

Interface

Specifications: Detail:
Video Input S-Video x 1
Composite x 1
Video Output S-Video x 2
Composite x 1
RGB x 1
Audio Input Line input x 1
Aux input x 1
External MIC input ( plug in power ) x 2
Internal Microphone x 1
Audio Output Line output x 1
REC (mixed) output x 1
Remote Control RS-232C x 1
Network 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Memory Stick I/F Memory Stick Slot x 1
Data Sharing Yes (H.239)
Visca Mini-DIN 8 pin x 1 for second camera
Operating Temperature 41 to 95 F ( 5 to 35 C )
Operating Humidity 30 to 70%
Storage Temperature -4 to 131 F ( -20 to +55 C )
Storage Humidity 25% to 75%
Power Requirements AC 120V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption DC 19.5 V , 3.5A
Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 10 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches ( 258 x 54 x 171 mm)
Remote Commander Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 2 x 31/32 x 7 1/8 inches ( 50 x 24 x 197 mm )
Main Unit Weight 2 lbs 14 oz ( 1.3 kg )
Remote Commander Unit Weight 5 oz ( 140 g ), incl. batteries

Video

Specifications: Detail:
Standards H.261
H.263
H.263+
H.263++
H.264
Interlaced SIF
MPEG4 SP@L3
Resolution QCIF (176 x 144)
CIF (352 x 288)
Frame Rate Max 30 fps
Bit Rate Up to 2Mb/s
Up to 768Kb/s ISDN

Multipoint Capability

Specifications: Detail:
Internal MCU Up to 6 sites

Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
Camera unit x 1
Remote Commander unit x 1
Camera Cable ( 0.25 m ) x 1
AC Adaptor x 1
IR Repeater x 2
Manganese Battery for Remote Commander unit x 2
Velcro for Communication Terminal x 2
Double-faced Tape for Camra unit x 3
Audio Cable ( 1.0 m ) x 1
S-Video Cable ( 1.5 m ) x 1
Operation Manual x 1
Warranty Card x 1

Optional Accessories

Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
PCSAB384S Isdn Bri 384kbps Interface Box (Black) $1,295.00 Get details
PCS1P/10 10 Meter Camera Cable For PCS-1 and PCS-11 $60.00 Get details
PCSA1 Conference Microphone $500.00 Get details
PCSADSB1S Data Solution Box (Silver) $1,995.00 Get details
PCS320M1 H .320 Multipoint Software for PCS-1 & PCS-TL50 $1,750.00 Get details
PCS323M1 H .323 Multipoint Software for PCS-1 & PCS-TL50 $1,750.00 Get details
EVID70/W P/T/Z Color Video Camera - White Version $1,220.00 Get details
EVID100 PAN/TILT/ZOOM COLOR VIDEO CAMERA $1,200.00 Get details
PCS1P/3 3 Meter Camera Cable For PCS-1 and PCS-11 $20.00 Get details
BRC300 3 CCD Mega Pixel P/T/Z Robotic Color Video Camera $4,699.00 Get details
PCSAA3 Directional Tabletop Microphone $425.00 Get details
PCSAB768S Isdn Bri 768kbps Interface Box (Black) $1,585.00 Get details
EVID70 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Color NTSC Video Camera $1,220.00 Get details

White Paper

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PCS 1-11 White Paper 01/26/2005 pdf / 801K Download now
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Family Brochure

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Product Manual

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PCS-1 Connection Sheet v3 01/26/2005 pdf / 156K Download now
PCS-1 Quick Guide v3 01/26/2005 pdf / 207K Download now
PCS-1, PCS-1S Operation Guide 01/26/2005 0.pdf / 2,784K Download now
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