NEC Visualink 128/384 User Guide

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Chapter 1  Introducing Your VisuaLink
1.1  Applying for ISDN 
BRIThis device cannot be used unless a connection to ISDN BRI Communication 
Line
 is provided.  Verify that a ISDN line exists before the CODEC is installed.
What to watch out for when filling out an ISDN BRI application:
As defined by Bellcore; the ISDN BRI simplified ordering code is EZ-ISDN1.
• The ISDN BRI protocol national ISDN-1.
• The ISDN BRI service must be tariffed...

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1.2  Unpacking
• Opening the Box
Please take out the device without giving any impact on it when opening the box.  
Please keep the box after opening it, since you may use it when you send the 
device for repair, maintenance and/or travel.
• The Contents of the Package
The VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 package contains the following items.  
Please verify these items are contained the box.
Table 1-1: Parts List for the VL128 and VL384...

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Table 1-1:  Parts List for the VL128 and VL384 
(continued)
(E)  Audio Video Cable
This cable is used to connect peripheral devices such as 
camera and TV to the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 384.
Table 1-2: Optional parts to be provided
(A)  BRI Network Cable
This cable is used to connect the VisuaLink 128 or VisuaLink 
384 to an ISDN BRI network.
Note:  Three (3) cables are required for a VisuaLink 384.
(B)  Microphone
The microphone...

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Table 1-2:  Optional parts to be provided (continued)
(D)  Camera
A pan/tilt zoom focus camera that provides a video image shot 
to the far-site.
Note:  Used in the turnkey rollabout configurations.
(E)  PC Camera
A fixed camera used to provide a one or two person shot to 
the far site.
Note:  Used in the desktop application.
(F)  Monitor
A TV monitor to provide for viewing of the far-site.
Note:  Provided with the turnkey rollabout...

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Chapter 2  Introduction of VisuaLink
2.1  About your 
VisuaLinkThe VisuaLink 128 and the VisuaLink 384 are devices that easily realize a 
multimedia conference by transmitting video, audio, and data to a remote location 
with the use of BRI service.  The VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 provide a 
low-end TV conference for a small group of people when connected to a hands-
free telephone.  In addition, with a connection with a PC, a TV...

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2.2  Front Panel 
DescriptionThis section briefly describes names and features of the VisuaLink 128 and 
VisuaLink 384.
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POWER
 Switch
The push-button switch is used to turn on and off the main power.  When the 
power is on, the power lamp will be lit.
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Remote controller optical receiver
This is a optical receiver, which receives signal from remote controller.
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LED Display
Power Lamp (power) : a green light will eluminate when the...

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2.3  VisuaLink 128 
Rear Panel 
Description
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VIDEO 2 IN (S-Video input):  Provides an S-Video input connection for a 
camera or other video source.
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VIDEO 1 IN (NTSC input):  Provides a composite input connection for a 
camera or other video source.
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VIDEO 2 OUT (S-Video output):  Provides an S-Video output connection to 
a monitor or other display device.
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VIDEO 1 OUT (NTSC output):  Provides a composite output connection to a...

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2.4  VisuaLink 384 
Rear Panel 
Description
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VIDEO 2 IN (S-Video input):  Provides an S-Video input connection for a 
camera or other video source.
Á
VIDEO 1 IN (NTSC input):  Provides a composite input connection for a 
camera or other video source.
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VIDEO 2 OUT (S-Video output):  Provides an S-Video output connection to a 
monitor or other display device.
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VIDEO 1 OUT (NTSC output):  Provides a composite output connection to a...

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Table 2-1: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 General Parameters
Parameter VisuaLink 128 VisuaLink 384
LineConnection
Line TypeBasic Rate Interface (BRI)
National ISDN-1Basic Rate Interface (BRI)
National ISDN-1
Transmission 
Speed•TEL
• 64 Kbps (B) 
• 2x64 Kbps (2B)
• Upgradeable to 384 Kbps
 
Note:Px56 Kbps mode complies with
B and 2B•TEL
• 64 Kbps (B), 2 x 64kbps (2B)
• 128, 192, 256, 320, 384 Kbps
• 56, 112, 168, 224, 280, 336kbpsNote: P...

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Table 2-1: VisuaLink 128 and VisuaLink 384 General Parameters (continued)
Parameter VisuaLink 128 VisuaLink 384
User Interface• Wireless remote control
(built-in IR receiver)
• PC connected (with serial port)
PC software sold separately is required
• Telephone (for analog line, 2-line cable,
RJ-11)• Wireless remote control
(built-in IR receiver)
• PC connected (with serial port)
PC software sold separately is required
• Telephone (for...