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User Manual
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Trademarks and copyright COPYRIGHT © 2004, TANDBERG Philip Pedersensvei 22 1366 Lysaker, Norway, Tel: +47 67 125 125, Fax: +47 67 125 234 All rights reserved. This document contains information that is proprietary to TANDBERG. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TANDBERG. Natio
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Operator Safety Summary For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the equipment and keep this manual for future reference. The information in this summary is intended for operators. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions both on the apparatus and in the operating instructions. Equipment Markings The lightning flash symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presenc
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Contents Introduction ........................................................................................ 7 Menu structure ................................................................................... 8 The TANDBERG 2500 Videoconferencing System ......................... 9 At a glance the TANDBERG 2500 system.................................................. 9 Installation .............................................................................
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Web-interface ................................................................................................ 44 T.120 and other PC applications* .................................................................. 45 Advanced use .................................................................................. 46 Main menu ..................................................................................................... 46 Call quality ......................
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Introduction This User Manual is provided to help you make the best use of your TANDBERG system. The TANDBERG system offers superior audio and video quality in a fully-featured unit. Main Features: Supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks. Selection of up to 1.5 Mbps call quality. TF Built-in MultiSite *- a maximum of 5 sites including a minimum of 1 telephone call can participate in joint meetings, each benefiting from the same superb au
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Menu structure The on-screen menu structure is shown below. Press the MENU key on the remote control to enter or leave the Main Menu. Main Menu Audio Video Terminal Exit Call Quality Presentations Utilities MCU Services Diagnostics Settings Settings Settings Focus Advanced System Info Brightness Inputs Level Settings Settings Whitebalance Outputs Level Settings Channel Video Name Status Echo Control VGA Settings Call Status AGC Settings VNC Settings Tones&Volum
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System The TANDBERG 2500 Videoconferencing System At a glance the TANDBERG 2500 system 9
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System W.A.V.E. II Camera The Main Camera is mounted on top of the monitor. The Main Camera includes a high quality color camera with a fast pan/tilt/zoom action. The Main Camera is controlled by the systems infra-red remote control and operates pan/tilt, focus and zoom. You can pre-store up to ten camera positions using the remote control. Monitor(s) The monitor displays the far-end and near-end videoconferencing sites in addition to the menus, video from connected v
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Cabinet The cabinet is easily movable with large wheels and handles. The Codec is located inside the cabinet. Below the Monitor(s) there is room for additional equipment, e.g. a VCR. Remote control The remote control is used to control all functions of the system. P1 P2 P3 If the screen saver is activated (black monitor), touching the remote main cam aux doc cam control will automatically wake up the system. vcr pc snapshot far end move pip selfview mic off + zo
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Table microphone The high quality table microphone is specially designed to be used on a table during a video conference. The ideal location for the microphone is on a flat surface at least 2m (6.5 ft) from the front of the system. The microphone cable should always point towards the system. You can connect up to three microphones. The system will automatically equalize sound levels. Loud and soft voices are picked up and transmitted to the far end at approximat
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation Installation Precautions Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. Never touch uninstalled telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electr
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Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Place the monitor on top of the cabinet/top plate and ensure it is stable. You may fasten the monitor to the cabinet using the securing kit. Take the camera and remove the plastic backing from the double sided tape-pads on the base of the unit. Place the camera centrally, on top of the monitor close to the front. If the system has two monitors, place the camera on the left monitor (where menus and incoming picture will be displayed). IMPORTANT
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation Connecting cables All cables needed in standard configuration are connected to the codec. Connect these cables to the other parts of the system: 1. Power cable Connect the system power cable and monitor power cable to an electrical distribution socket. 2. Monitor cables Connect the S-video cable to the input on your monitor (see drawing). For Scart-monitors, use the Scart-adapter. 3. Microphone cable 1 Connect the microphone cable to the microphone.
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Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System 5a. ISDN cables - using BRI interface Connect the ISDN cables to the ISDN sockets (S/T-interface) provided by the service provider. Your main number will be the number associated with the socket to which ISDN cable number 1 is connected. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A BUILT-IN NETWORK TERMINATOR. IF YOUR WALL SOCKET PROVIDES YOU WITH AN ISDN U-INTERFACE, YOU WILL NEED AN NT1 BETWEEN YOUR SYSTEM AND YOUR ISDN LINE, SEE APPENDIX 1. 5b. Other networks - us
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation System configuration Switch the system on by activating the power switch on the codec (located on the right hand side at the rear of the codec). A green light is shown (located in the center on the front of the codec). After the system has performed a self-test routine, product logo and a Welcome menu will be displayed on the monitor. THESE SETTINGS ARE ESSENTIAL NOTE FOR OPTIMAL SYSTEM SET-UP. Enabled but unused ISDN lines (lines not active
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Installation TANDBERG Videoconferencing System ISDN configuration For each installation of the system it is necessary to configure the unit. All configuration parameters are available via the menu system. If you are using an external IMUX or special networks, the external equipment may also need to be configured. Press MENU on the remote control. Select the menu Terminal Settings, then Network. Set Current Network to the network you want to use. Specify the settings for the selected netw
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TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Installation LAN configuration Press MENU on the remote control. Select the menu Terminal Settings, then LAN Settings. Specify the necessary LAN settings according to the instructions from your LAN administrator. If there is an H.323 Gatekeeper present on your LAN, see also H.323 Settings. For details, follow the instructions in chapter LAN Settings in this manual. 19
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Getting started TANDBERG Videoconferencing System Getting started System start-up Your system should be in standby mode. When in standby mode, pressing any key or picking up the remote control will wake up the system. An incoming call will also wake up the system. If the system does not respond, make sure the system is switched on by using the On/Off switch located at the rear of the Codec (see figure below). After a few seconds you should see the Welcome menu on the monitor. If this does not
