Sony PCS-XC1 Video Conference System

PCS-XC1: New compact video conferencing system from Sony

PCS-XG1 is the combination of 1080p/60 full HD PTZ camera and video conferencing codec in a form factor housing. The video conferencing system is a cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized conference rooms.

Dual stream: SXGA/30 data exchange

If, for example, a presentation is being worked on together during a videoconference, parallel transmission of the PC data (H.239) takes place in SXGA resolution at 30 fps. The additional option PCSA-RXC1 enables high-resolution images in Full HD 1080p at 30 fps.

1080p/60 Full HD PTZ Camera

The camera of PCS-XG1 is the silver Sony SRG-120DH with 12x zoom and a horizontal field of view of 71°.

HD recordings on USB stick

The video conference as well as the data shared during the conference including possible annotations (via tablet) can be stored on a Sony 32 GB USB stick and viewed later on the PC (max. recording time 4h at a bandwidth of 1024 kbps, 8h at 512 kbps). Via the USB stick, you can also: save and retrieve your configuration settings, incl. phone book (ideal for transferring settings to other devices) perform firmware upgrades and back up the current firmware version HD streaming Image and sound (as well as presentations and annotations) can be transmitted via streaming to persons not participating in the communication via the Internet in HD quality - either as multicast transmission to several clients or as unicast transmission (e.g. to a PC or server). Optionally, image and sound or only sound signals can be transmitted.

Videoconferencing via WLAN

A USB port is available for wireless network connections. In combination with the additional software PCSA-WXC1 (including wireless dongle IFU-WLM3), video conferences via WLAN are possible. The function will be available from version 1.1. However, LAN and WLAN connections are not possible at the same time.

Connections

The compact video conferencing system has the following interfaces:

• 1x HDMI input (PC data, no audio transmission).
• 1x HDMI output (monitor)
• 1x microphone input jack
• 1x RJ45 port (network)
• 2x USB ports (annotation tablet, USB stick; WLAN dongle)
• 1x Kensington security lock
• 1x maintanance port

Further features

• Intelligent QoS? (Quality of Service) for lossless, stable transmission (also for WLAN)
• Video annotation function for live editing of documents
• Up to 100 storable camera presets (angle and zoom)
• H.239 support for PC data exchange
• Stereo sound for natural and clear audio reproduction
• Noise suppression (Echo Cancellation)
• Network administration possible
• Intuitive semi-transparent user interface
• Compatible with other video conferencing systems
• IPv6 support
• H.460 firewall traversal support
• Standard encryption for IP (H.235) and ISDN (H.233, H.234)
• Wireless Remote Control

PCS-XC1 Supplied with:

• HD compact video conferencing system consisting of camera and codec.
• Remote Control PCS-RF1
• Microphone PCS-A1
• HDMI cable (3m)
• 3 years Sony Prime Support