NEC Visualink 128/384 General Description Manual
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Introduction 1-7 VisuaLink 128/384 General Description VisuaLink Documentation Additional information on VisuaLink can be found in the following NEC publications: •VisuaLink User Manual , Stock # 0293884 •VisuaLink Quick Installation Guide , Stock # 0293885 •VisuaLink Engineering Guide , Stock # 0293886 Consult these documents for additional user, installation, and technical information.
1-8 Introduction VisuaLink 128/384 General Description
2-1 VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Application Configurations VisuaLink is the heart of a videoconferencing system. The compact VisuaLink unit can be configured with a variety of peripheral equipment to address most any videoconferencing need. Three configurations best use the VisuaLink technology to provide solutions to business videoconferencing: • Roll-About • Desktop PC • Gateway These application configurations allow a business to provide videoconferencing from the individual desktop to enterprise-wide. The next sections describe these application configurations.
2-2 Application Configurations VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Roll-About • easily moved, use in active locationsThe VisuaLink Roll-About application configuration provides a turn-key solution to most general business uses for videoconferencing. The Roll-About includes everything necessary for high quality videoconferencing. Just roll the unit to a conference room, display area, or shop floor and connect a ISDN BRI line. • turn-key solution-- no additional devices needed for a standard videoconferenceVideoconferencing is no longer limited to fixed installations in a corner meeting room. The Roll-About can easily be moved to any meeting room or conference area. Use Roll-About in active locations in the company including training rooms, production lines, product maintenance/test areas, and sales rooms for product displays to potential customers. VisuaLink Roll-About Configuration POWER HEADSET POWE RLINEB1 B2- B6 Powe r S t r i p NT1 (optional) VisuaLink 128/384 Power Switch (One for 128) (Three for 384) Motion Video Camera Video Display Desktop Microphone
Application Configurations 2-3 VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Roll-About Components The Roll-About incorporates the following components into one easy to move unit for videoconferencing: • Video Cabinet • VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 Codec • Video Monitor • Motion Camera • Microphone •Cable Kit Video CabinetVideo Cabinet The Roll-About uses a cabinet (RA 128/384) that contains all components that mount in or on the cabinet to make an all-in-one videoconferencing unit. There is additional room in the cabinet for a VCR or Laser Disk player. A power switch is located on the cabinet, so all Roll-About components can be turned on or off with one button touch. The monitor is braced to prevent it from slipping from the top of the cabinet. VisuaLink Codec VisuaLink 128/384 Depending on the requirement, either a VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 (both include infrared remote control) would be incorporated into the Roll-About. Video Monitor Video Monitor The Roll-About includes a Sony Trinitron® 27 or 32 inch video monitor (depending on selected option). The monitor sits on the video cabinet at the appropriate height for most viewing applications. The monitor includes the following features: • On-screen menus for configuring the VisuaLink • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) that allows the local site to view their image seen by the distant end • Built-in speakers for far-end audio POWER HEADSET POWERLI NEB1 B2 - B6
2-4 Application Configurations VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Motion Video CameraMotion Video Camera The motion camera (D30) is a full color camera with the following features: • Effective picture elements of 380,000 (EVI-D30) provides high-resolution video images • High speed pan/tilt/zoom actions controlled by VisuaLink • Automatic focus • Captures the video in the local room Desktop MicrophoneMicrophone A conference type omni-directional desktop microphone (AT841/INT) is supplied with the VisuaLink Roll-About. This sensitive microphone is specifically designed for conference room applications and can pick- up most anyone speaking in the conference area. Cable Kit The Cable Kit includes all necessary cables (except cables for connection to an BRI NT1 interface unit). The cables for the NT1 are supplied with that unit option. Options Additional options available with the Roll-About: •NT1 • Graphics Camera • Second Pan/Tilt Camera • Additional AT841/INT Microphones • Second Cabinet • Additional Monitors If using the Roll-About with external ISDN BRI connections, one (VisuaLink 128) or three (VisuaLink 384) BRI NT1 interface units will be required. Additional cameras for motion (one D30 supplied) and a graphics camera can be added to the Roll-About configuration. Still graphics for hardcopy presentations, drawings, or brochures could be presented in a videoconference using a document camera. If the room size is large, additional microphones (up to 3) can be added to the system for better audio pick-up. A second cabinet and monitor can be placed in a strategic location for better viewing.
Application Configurations 2-5 VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Desktop PC • also available with control softwareThe VisuaLink Desktop PC application configuration provides a business solution for videoconferencing at the individual desktop. Desktop PC components install and work with a user’s desktop PC system. It includes everything necessary for high quality videoconferencing from the desktop. Videoconferencing is no longer limited to fixed installations in a corner meeting room.The Desktop PC can easily be installed at a individual desktop PC or workstation. Quick connections and software make for ease of use. VisuaLink Desktop PC could be installed on a key manager’s or selected personnel workstations for business unit, production control, quality, marketing/sales, and human resources as examples. This would allow these key managers and select personnel to participate easily in videoconferencing from their own desktop. With the complexity of today’s projects, rising costs, remote subcontractor supervision, and global locations-- VisuaLink Desktop PC can save time, travel expense, and promote better business-to- business communication. Desktop PC CCD Desktop Desktop Microphone Desktop Personal Computer (PC) Video Capture Board POWER HEADSET POWERLINEB1 B2 -B6 VisuaLink 128/VisuaLink 384 Video Camera
2-6 Application Configurations VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Desktop PC Components The Desktop PC incorporates the following components: • VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 • Video Capture Board • CCD Desktop Camera • Microphone •Cable Kit • VisuaLink Director software VisuaLink 128/384 Depending on the requirements, either a VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384 (both include infrared remote control) would be supplied as the heart of a videoconferencing system. Video Capture Board The Video Capture board installs in the user’s Pentium (100 Mhz or faster) PC. This PCI bus board provides the video interface between the VisuaLink unit and the desktop PC. CCD Desktop Camera CCD Desktop Camera The CCD Desktop Camera is a full color camera with the following features: • Fixed camera for one or two person shot • Manual pan/tilt for quick shot framing • Manual focus for easy image adjustment • Simple set-up Desktop MicrophoneMicrophone A conference type omni-directional desktop microphone (AT841/INT) is supplied with VisuaLink Desktop PC. This sensitive microphone is specifically designed for conference applications and can pick-up most anyone speaking in the nearby area. Cable Kit The Cable Kit includes all necessary cables (except cables for connection to an BRI NT1 interface unit). The cables for the NT1 are supplied with that unit option.
Application Configurations 2-7 VisuaLink 128/384 General Description VisuaLink Director Software This Microsoft Windows 95® software allows the PC to control the VisuaLink 128/384 unit, thereby providing complete control of the videoconference. All functions are provided with easy to use PC screen messages and menus. Options Additional options are available with the Desktop PC application configuration: •NT1 • Graphics Camera •D30 Camera • AT841/INT Microphone If using the Desktop PC with external ISDN BRI connections, one (VisuaLink 128) or three (VisuaLink 384) BRI NT1 interface units will be required. Additional cameras for motion and a graphics camera can be added to the Desktop PC configuration. Still graphics for hardcopy presentations, drawings, or brochures could be presented in a videoconference using a document camera. If needed, additional microphones may be used. Up to three microphones can be used with VisuaLink. Typical desktop configurations would require only one microphone for the desktop user.
2-8 Application Configurations VisuaLink 128/384 General Description Personal ComputerPersonal Computer Requirements VisuaLink Desktop PC is added to a user’s Personal Computer. The general requirements for a personal computer to support Desktop PC are: • Pentium CPU (100 Mhz or faster) • 16 Mb of system memory • Available PCI bus slot • 16-bit PC graphics board supporting Direct Draw • Sound Board, multimedia subsystem, or powered speakers • Microsoft Windows 95 ® Laptop PC optionLaptop PC option VisuaLink can also be used with a Laptop PC. The Video Capture Board is also available in a PCMCIA card version. Simply insert the PCMCIA card and load the VisuaLink Director software. Connect a camera, microphone and communication line, and videoconferencing is ready to go anytime-anywhere. These components fit nicely into a typical sample-case size carry case. Place the case under the airline seat and head off to the convention, trade show, sales meeting, or subcontractor location. Complete “ on-the-road” high quality videoconferencing is now possible with VisuaLink Desktop PC configured for Laptop.