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PCS-G50
PCS-G70
Video Communication System
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Table of Contents Sales FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 When were PCS-G50/G70 systems released? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 What is the pricing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Where can I buy PCS-G50/G70? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Where can I see a product demo? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Does PCS-G50/G70 support SIP? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Does PCS-G50/G70 support SCCP (Cisco Skinny Client Control Protocol)? . . . . . . .5 What is the control API for the PCS-G50/G70 system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 How do I use the IR repeater? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Where do I connect the IR receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 How
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How many displays can I connect to PCS-G50/G70? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Can I change the source video from 5-monitor output? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Can I view far site video and PC data together on a single screen? . . . . . . . . . . .10 Operation FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How do I edit Phonebook data on the PC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Where can I get a list
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems SALES FAQ Q. When were PCS-G50/G70 systems released? A. PCS-G70N (camera bundle model) was released in October 2004. The model was then changed to PCS-G70S (codec only) and released in February 2005. PCS-G50 (camera and microphone bundle model) was released in June 2005. Q. What is the pricing? A. PCS-G70S MSRP is $8,200. PCS-G50 MSRP is $5,800. IP and ISDN multipoint software are optional accessories and are each priced at MSRP $2,100. Othe
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems PRODUCT SUPPORT FAQ Q. Who can I contact for product support? A. Call Sony’s Product Operation Support Center (POSC) at: 800-883-6817 Option 2, 3 Hours of operation: Monday–Friday 8:30am–8:00pm EST Email: bis.product.support@am.sony.com Q. What kinds of Service Programs are available for PCS-G50/G70? A. The standard warranty is one year parts and one year labor. Sony offers three different types of extended warranty: SupportNET OnsitePLUS DepotPLU
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems GENERAL PRODUCT FAQ Q. Does PCS-G50/G70 include microphones and cameras? A. PCS-G50 is bundled with a camera and microphone and contains the following components: Communication terminal, camera unit, remote commander, AC power adaptor, tabletop microphone, and cables. PCS-G70S is a codec only model (without a camera and microphone) and contains the following components: Communication terminal, remote commander, AC power adaptor, and cables.
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. Can I make calls to other brands of equipment? A. Yes. Sony supports open standards for visual communications and participates in the ITU and other standards-setting bodies. All the equipment is designed and tested for compliance with approved video standards, such as ITU-T H.264 and H.239 dual stream. Refer to the software release notes for a list of equipment interoperability. The release notes are available from: http://www.sony.com/video
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. Does PCS-G50/G70 support ISDN PRI I/F? A. Yes, both PCS-G50 and G70 support ISDN PRI I/F (E1:2 Mbps, T1:1.5 Mbps) in addition to ISDN BRI (384 Kbps or 768 Kbps) I/F. Q. What port numbers are used for PCS-G50/G70? A. Point-to-point connection: TCP:1720, TCP:2253-2255, UDP:49152-49159 Multipoint connection: TCP:1720, TCP:2253-2263, UDP:49152-49239 Refer to the operating instructions (Appendix—Specifications) for details. Q. What port numbers a
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. What is the control API for the PCS-G50/G70 system. A. Download the control API from: http://www.sony.com/videoconference You can control the system from a touch panel controller (such as Crestron, AMX) via RS-232C or Telnet. Q. How do I use the IR repeater? A. Use the IR repeater to power on the Sony TV and change video input to Video-1. Select IR repeater mode in the general setup menu (Mode1 or Mode2 for NTSC TVs). You can also use the IR
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. What is the furthest distance that the camera can be installed from the codec unit? A. The Sony camera cable can be extended to a maximum of 10m (32.8 ft). Sony offers optional camera cables of 7m (22.9 ft) (PCSA- CG70C7M) and extension cables of a maximum of 10m (32.8 ft) (PCSA-CG70 and PCSA-CTG70). Q. Does the system support 16:9 3CCD cameras? A. Yes. Both PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 support the BRC-300 camera, which can be switched between 4:3 n
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. Can the camera be inverted? A. No. PCSA-CG70 and PCSA-CTG70 cannot be inverted; however, EVI-D70 and BRC-300 can be mounted inverted. Q. How do I change the target of the camera control (Far/Near)? A. Press and hold the FAR/NEAR button on the remote commander, and PCS-G50/G70 changes the target of the camera control (Far/ Near). DSB FAQ Q. How long is the PCSA-DSB1S (XGA + Video Dual Stream) cable? A. A maximum length of 10m (32.8ft). You can
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. Does the PCS-G50/G70 support H.239 dual stream standard? A. Yes, both PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 support H.239 standard and can send dual stream data (video and XGA presentation) together during the conference. In addition, PCS-G70 supports dual video (main video and sub video) between PCS-G70 systems. MCU FAQ Q. How many sites can be connected with the built-in multipoint function? A. You can connect up to five remote sites (total of six sites) in
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems MICROPHONE AND MIMIO FAQ Q. How many microphones does PCS-G50/G70 support? A. PCS-G50/G70 supports: Two tabletop microphones (PCS-A1 Omni-directional or PCSA-A3 Uni-directional) Five tabletop microphones when using the optional PCSA-DSB1S (Data Solution Box) 80 units echo-cancelling microphones PCSA-A7P4 to the digital interface on the communication terminal Q. How long is the optional microphone cable? A. PCS-A1: 8m (26.2 ft) PCSA-A3: 8m (26.2
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems OPERATION FAQ Q. How do I edit Phonebook data on the PC? A. Use Phonebook edit software, which can be downloaded from: http://www.sony.com/videoconference Refer to the operation manual. Q. Where can I get a list of service commands? A. Service Commands are listed in the Release Notes and are available from: http://www.sony.com/videoconference Q. How do I check call status? A. Press 00 on the remote commander during the communication and you will
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PCS-G50 and PCS-G70 Video Communication Systems Q. I hear echo (near audio) from the speaker. A. Connect the audio cable from Audio output, not from Mixed audio output. Mixed audio output is for VCR recording (far + near). Q. I cannot recall the Administrator password. A. You can restore the factory default setting and clear the password from the service menu as follows: 1. Press and hold Menu. 2. Move the focus to the Dial button. 3. Press 7 and 2. 4. Press Clear Setup. CAUTION! This procedur
