Sony PCS-G70 - Video Conferencing

Video
Standards
H.261, H263, H.263+ (Annex L, F,T, I), H.263++, H.264,
H.263 Annex W and H.264 Interlaced SIF, MPEG-4, SP@L3
H.239 Dual Stream Support
Signal System
PCS-G70N - NTC
PCS-G70NP - PAL
Resolution
SQCIF (128 x 96, reception only), QCIF (176 x 144), CIF (352 x 288), 4CIF (704 x 576, H.263 only), Interlaced SIF (H.263, H264 only)
Frame Rate
Maximum 30 frames (H.261, H263, H.263+, H.263++, H.264 and MPEG-4, SP@L3
Interlaced SIF Mode (PCS-G70N; 60 field/s, PCS-G70NP; 50 field/s)
Bit Rate
Up to 4 Mb/s in H.323 (Including Audio) (When the H.261 video standard is used, up to 2 Mb/s is supported.)
Up to 2 Mb/s in H.320 (Including Audio) when configured with the PCSA PRI
Up to 768 Kb/s in H.320 (Including Audio) when configured with the PCSA B7685
Up to 2 Mb/s in H.323 (Including Audio) when configured with the PCSA B3845

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 24/32 Kb/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) at 48 Kb/s (H.320)
Echo Cancellation
Noise suppressor included
Automatic gain control included

Remote Commander®
Format - Wireless SIRCS

Graphics
XGA - 1024 pixels x 768 lines, H.263), with PCSA DSB1S
4CIF - 704 pixels x 576 lines H.261 Annex D, H.263)

Sony Picture in Picture
Sub Screen Size - 4.3" (256 x 192), one of four corners

ITU-T Standards (excludes audio/video standards)
H.320. H.323, H.221, Bonding, H.281 FECC, H.225.0, H.242, H.243, H.245, T.120

Network Protocols
Telnet (server), HTTP (server), FTP (server), SNMP (Agent), DNS (Client), DHCP (Client), RTP/RTCP, TCP/UDP, ARP

Multipoint Video Conferencing Capabilities
Up to 6 sites (H.320/H.323) (Requires optional MCU software. IP/ISDN Bridging is possible.)
Up to 10 sites (H.320/H.323) (Requires optional MCU software. Connections between base units must be IP (H.323). IP/ISDN Bridging is possible.)

Lip Synchronization
Manual on/off

Integrated Sony Camera
Image Device - 1/4 Type CCD
Horizontal Resolution - PCS-G70N; 470 TV lines; PCS-G70NP; 460 TV lines;
Focal length - 3.1 to 31 mm (F1.8 to 2.9)
Focus - Auto/Manual
IRIS - Auto
Zoom Ratio - x10 optical zoom (x40 with digital zoom)
Pan Angle - Minus 100 degrees to plus 100 degrees (maximum 100 degrees/second)
Tilt Angle - Minus 25 to plus 25 degrees (maximum 125 degrees/second)
Preset - Up to 6 positions
S/N - More to 50 dB
Others - Back light compensation, auto white balance

Interfaces (Sony PCS-G70/G70P)
Video
D-Sub 15 pin dedicated camera I/F (x2)
S-video or composite input (x2) (switchable with conversion connector)
S-video output (x2) (for main/sub monitor)
S-video (x5) for individual sites in MCU)
Composite output (AUX)
RGB outpit
Audio
Line input RCA
AUX input RCA (bypasses echo cancellor)
External analog microphone input, mini-jack (plug in power) (x2)
External digital microphone input (x2)
Line output RCA (x2) (one mixed output)
Network
10Base T/100Base-TX,
External ISDN Unit I/F
DSB I/F
Dedicated D-Sub 15
RGB I/F
RGB output
Memory Stick
Memory Stick slot
Digital Whiteboard
Dedicated Connector

Interfaces (Sony PCS-G70/G70P)
Video
IR for DS150
Terminal
Dedicated 23 pin
AUX Camera
8 pin mini-DIN

Weight and Dimensions
Communication Terminal (PCS CG70/G70P) Dimensions (W x H x D) - 16 5/8" x 2 7/8" x 10 1/8" (420 x 70 x 256 mm), excluding projections.
Camera Unit (PCS CG70/CG70P) Dimensions (W x H x D) - 5 1/4" x 17 5/8" x 4 1/8" (131 x 141 x 130 mm), excluding projections
Remote Commander (PCS RG70) Dimensions (W x H x D) - 1 7/8" x 3/4" x 7 3/4" (47 x 43 x 195 mm), excluding projections
Communication Terminal (PCS CG70/G70P) Weight -11 lb. 11 oz. (5.3 kg)
Camera Unit (PCS CG70/CG70P) Weight -2 lb. 3 oz. (1.0 kg)
Remote Commander (PCS RG70) Weight - 6.3 oz. (180 g) including batteries

Humidity and Temperature
Operating Temperature - 5 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius
Operating Humidity - 30% to 70%
Storage Temperature - Minus 20 degrees Celsius to plus 55 degrees Celsius
Storage Humidity - 25% to 75%

Power Consumption and Requirements
Power Requirements - PCS-G70N; AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz, PCS-G70N; AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - DC 19.5 V, 5 A

Supplied System Accessories
Sony G70 Communication terminal
PCS CG70 camera unit or PCS-CG70P camera unit (includes dedicated 3 meter camera cable)
PCS RG70 Remote Commander
PCS AC19V6 AC adaptor/power cord
IR repeater (x2)
Manganese battery for Remote Commander unit (x2)
Operation manual (English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)
Operation Guide
Quick Connection Guide
Cable Connection Guide
Worldwide Warranty Booklet
Audio cable (1.0 m)
S-video cable (1.5 m)
Mini DIN 7 pin to RCA conversion connector

TKO Video Communications
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