PCS-VCS Sony HD MCU

Sony HD MCU
PCS-VCS

What is PCS-VCS?
VCS (Visual Communication Server) is H.323 software HD MCU (Multipoint Control Unit).
- VCS enables to propose one brand solution including external MCU server to the customer who
uses more than 10 endpoints.
-VCS supports Split screen mode (CP: Continuous Presence) and Full screen mode.
- VCS has WEB interface that enables conference reservation easily. Also it supports shared phone
book function.
PCS-XG55
VCS : Visual Communication Server
TOKYO INDIA LONDON PARIS SINGAPORE

Comparison
MCU
Endpoint
PCS-VCS
PCS
RMX
HDX
(Cisco
)
Codian
Thanks to this Sony-brand MCU, larger volume potential projects can be expected
⇒Total solution from Sony can offer customers a reassurance
⇒To acquire MCU business leads to a continuous endpoint business
⇒Can cover a middle-to-large scale project, which was hard for Sony to handle before
Edge
Express

PCS-VCS Series Concept
Affordable
Expandable
Usability
Lower cost than competitor model
Easy expansion of additional license
(no hardware upgrade or replacement needed)
Embedded Gatekeeper function
-Dial by number or name
-Easy meeting reservation through PC

Easy expandable solution
Phase1
Bangkok Ayutthaya Huahin
VCS : Visual Communication Server
Phase2
Laos India China
Phase3
TOKYO
LONDON PARIS

Gatekeeper Function
It enables to call with either user name, user number,
or IP address. VCS : Visual Communication Server
Built-in Gatekeeper
TOKYO NEW YORK LONDON PARIS HONG KONG
1111 2222 3333 4444
9999
Download
Shared
Phonebook

Product Line-up
PCS-VCS

Product
Maintenance
Options
PCS-VCSnn
Product code/Product name Contents
*
nn-license HD Visual Communication Server
* nn=From 10 to 100 clients (10 increments)
PCS-VCSnnSP
*
HD Visual Communication Server Support Pack
* nn=From 10 to 100 clients (10 increments)
PCS-VCS10X
10-license software for additional license purchase
PCS-VCS10n SP
Additional license software (support pack)
Product Lineup
Support Pack is mandatory
HD license (PCS-VCSnn)
Maintenance fee for HD license
(for one year)
License number =the number of simultaneous connectable endpoints
10-license software for additional license purchase
which is necessary for more than 100 licenses
configuration
Additional license software (support pack) which
is necessary for more than 100 licenses
configuration

Product
Maintenance
Product code/Product name Contents
PCS-VCSD10, VCSD3 SD license
PCS-VCS3
PCS-VCSD10SP, VCSD3SP
PCS-VCS3SP
Product Line-up
HD3 License
(Wish to have less than 10 or For
GK/SPB use only)
Maintenance fee for SD license
(for one year)
Maintenance fee for HD3 license
(for one year)

Features
PCS-VCS

PCS-VCS
PCS-VCS 6 Key Features
1. Supports 1080i/720p
2. Up to 16 Screens in CP
3. Simultaneous Connections of
HD/SD
4. Embedded Gatekeeper
5. Easy System Expansion
6. Up to 500 simultaneous
connections

Key Feature 1: Supports 1080i/720p
The following performance can be achieved:
- 1080i(Voice Switching) for multipoint connection
- HD video for seven or more sites
- 720p in CP at low bandwidth
⇒720p at 384kbps per site
�Resolution comparison by bandwidth (Endpoint to MCU/MCU to Endpoint)
High rate (2Mbps/site) Low rate (384kbps/site)
VCS + PCS-XG series 720/ 720 WCIF / 720
Codian4500 + PCS-XG series 720 / 720 WCIF / W4CIF
Scopia + PCS-XG series W432 / 720 WCIF / 4CIF

Key Feature 2: Up to 16 screens in CP
Video layouts (For HD endpoints only)
VA
CP
Video layout automatically changes depending on the number of
connected endpoints until it reaches the specified split screen number.
16:9 Video Switching (Full Screen)
Video mode
・VA (Full screen)
・CP (1,2,4,8,10,13,16)
Full screen → 2 screens → 4 screens → 8 screens → 10 screens
→ 13 screens → 16 screens
Video Switch Mode
・Audio (in response to audio)
・Chair person (By selecting
a site to be displayed)
・Time (by a set time interval
When 16 split screens are selected, video layout does not change
(fixed to 16 split screens).

Key Feature 3: Simultaneous Connections of
HD/SD Endpoints
Supports up to 4 different resolutions and bandwidth
1.5Mbps
H.264 H.264
CP
HD(16:9)
Image Quality
768kbps
(1) Decodes each image.
(2) Combines as one image.
(3) Encodes by resolution
384kbps
720p W432p H.264 CIF
* Resolution from endpoint to MCU changes depending on bandwidth.

Key Feature 4: Embedded Gatekeeper
The following performance can be achieved:
- Can operate without regard to IP address
- Enables IP address assignment by DHCP
- Can call up with User name (H.323 Alias) or User number (E.164) or IP
address
VCS : Visual Communication Server
PCS-XG55
User Name:LONDON
User No:222
User Name:INDIA
User No:212
User Name:PARIS
User No:204
User Name:SINGAPORE
User No:888

Key Feature 6: Up to 500 Simultaneous
Connections
Video Switching (Full screen switching) with HD and SD endpoints:
:Up to 500 connections
◆4 Split Screens with HD endpoints:
:Up to 250 simultaneous connections at 768kbps,
Up to 180 simultaneous connections at 1.5Mbps
◆ 4 Split Screens with SD endpoints:
:Up to 400 simultaneous connections at 384 kbps
* Maximum connection number differs depending on the split screen number and bandwidth.
Please note the above point when additional licenses will be required.

Other Functions
PCS-VCS

Feature 7: Data Solution Function
Embedded Data Solution Function which complies with H.239 ITU-T standard.
・Frame rate: 3 to 5 fps (H.263) / 30fps or less (H.264)
*Select H.263 in simultaneous connection of HD/SD endpoints
・Resolution: XGA supported
Make related settings under “Meeting” -> “Add Meeting” -> “Basic” tab.
Set the maximum Bandwidth
used for H.239

Feature 8: Multipoint Connections in 1080i
Mode
Setting Required/Video Mode
Setting on Endpoint
– Set to 1080i mode
– Supported version: PCS-XG80
Video Mode Supported By VCS
– VA Mode (CPN use: OFF)

Feature 9: ISDN Solution
PCS-VCS
IP Network Multipoint
option & ISDN
1Mbps/site
I/F are installed
A B C D
ISDN
Full screen mode is recommended.
Network
E

Comparison with embedded MCU
PCS-XG80 MCU PCS-VCS
Maximum number of site 10 500
QoS ○ ○ (ARQ)
1080i × ○
Video annotation ○ ×
H.239 ○ ○
MPEG4 AAC ○ ○
Encrypted conference (H.235) ○ ×
ISDN connection ○ ×*
Max. bitrate per site 2Mbps (5 endpoints) 2Mbps / site
FECC (Far End Camera Control) ○ ×
Number of split screen 6 16
Gatekeeper function Need Gatekeeper ○ Embedded
Shared phone book Need external server ○ Embedded
Firmware update Manual ○ Embedded

Hands-On Demonstration

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