Aethra vega X3 User manual

Vega®X3 is a high-performance
system at the cutting-edge
of set-top technology.
It is ideal for small or medium
group of people in a
videoconferencing sessions
that require enhanced
audio and video quality.
Easy to use thanks to the
user friendly GUI managed
by the new “one-touch”
remote control.
Supports Multiple Connectivity
Available in several versions: for connections up to 512 kbps*
over ISDN BRI and 2 Mbps over IP; both for H.323 or SIP networks.
Simultaneous Dual-Stream Video
Convenient XGA input and output ports provide one-step PC
plug-in for simultaneous dual-stream video and live PC
presentations with enhanced images.
Wideband audio
The first system to support both 14-kHz (ITU and ISO)
wideband audio codecs adopted in videoconferencing.
Increases Collaboration
Built-in MCU connects up to 4 sites with Continuous Presence
in mixed mode ISDN, IP-H.323 and IP-SIP.
Customizable Graphic User Interface
The user is able to choose layouts and colours from a variety
of alternatives.
* 128 kbps on board; up to 512 kbps using the external X Line
Network Adapter
High-quality set-top
Highest Quality
Crystal clear audio and superior video quality
at 2 Mbps
Enhances Collaboration
Aethra Collaborative Tools for PC presentation
and data sharing
Convenient
Fully featured set-top solution with embedded
DVI/XGA ports and support for 2 monitors

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Supported Standards
• ITU-T H.320 ISDN
• ITU-T H.323 IP networks
• IETF-SIP (RFC3261) IP networks
• PPPoE
• Video H.261, H.263++, H.264
H.239, H.241
• Audio G.711, G.728, G.722, G.722.1,
G.722.1 Annex C, MPEG4 AAC-LD
• Data T.120
• LDAP H.350
• MCU compatibility H.243, H.231
Transmission
• Bit rate 56 kbps ÷ 512*kbps over ISDN BRI
64 kbps ÷ 2 Mbps over IP (H323/SIP),
Asymmetric rates
• Simultaneous video motion coding and PC
presentations from the DVI/XGA input
* 128 kbps on board; up to 512 kbps with X Line
Network Adapter
Video
• Frame rate 15 fps @ 56 kbps - 128 kbps
30 fps @ 168 kbps - 2 Mbps
• Video resolution 4CIF 704 x 576 pixels
FCIF 352 x 288 pixels
QCIF 176 x 144 pixels
4CIF 704 x 576 pixels for
still images (H.261 Annex D)
4SIF 704 x 480 pixels
SIF 352 x 240 pixels
QSIF 176 x 120 pixels
4SIF 704 x 480 pixels for
still images (H.261 Annex D)
Up to 1024 x 768 pixels
over XGA in H.263
• Remote camera control H.281 (H.320 - H.323)
Audio
Audio Band Bit rate
G.711 300 ÷ 3400 Hz 48/56/64 kbps
G.728 50 ÷ 3400 Hz 16 kbps
G.722 50 ÷ 7000 Hz 48/56/64 kbps
G.722.1 50 ÷ 7000 Hz 24/32 kbps
G.722.1 Annex C 50 ÷ 14000 Hz 24/32/48 kbps
AAC-LD 50 ÷ 14000 Hz 48/56/64 kbps
• Echo cancellation Full-duplex
• Adaptive post filtering
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
• Automatic Noise Suppression
Hi-Band Digital Microphone Minipod
• Range Cardioid 120°
• Response 50 ÷ 14000 Hz
• Microphones 1
• Mute button
Built-in Camera
• Resolution 752 x 582 pixels
• Presets 122 presets
• H. angle of view 6.4 to 65.5 degrees
• Zoom 10.5x
• Min. Lux 1.5
Supported Monitor
• Format PAL, NTSC, HighDef
• Single, HighDef
• PIP and PAP function
• 16:9
• Dual Monitor Emulation
Network Interfaces
• Basic version
Ethernet
2-Port 10/100BASE-T full-duplex
with integrated switch Ethernet 2 RJ-45
• Optional
ISDN
1 BRI with integrated
channel aggregator 1 RJ-45
Network Module IDC Type Connector
to connect the X Line
Network Adapter
ISDN
4 BRI with integrated
channel aggregator 4 RJ-45
Network Protocols
• TELNET, HTTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RTP/RTCP,
TCP/UDP, ARP, STUN, SNTP
Network Features
• Differentiated Service (DIFFSERV), IP Precedence,
IP Type of Service (ToS), Auto Gatekeeper Discovery,
Clever Packets Management (AeCPM)
Firewall Traversal
• Auto NAT discover HTTP and STUN
• H.460.18; H.460.19
• “Keep Alive Packet” time configurable
Audio/Video Interfaces
• Video inputs
Main camera Integrated Y/C,
not accessible
Aux Composite (RCA)
XGA In DVI-I
• Video outputs
Monitor Composite (RCA)
XGA Out DVI-I
• Audio inputs
Connection Level Connector
Pod mic. Dig. RJ-11 6/6
Aux. mic. Mic Stereo jack 3.5 mm
Audio In Line RCA
• Audio outputs
Connection Level Connector
Monitor Line RCA
Aux Line Stereo jack 3.5 mm
HighDef (XGA/DVI)
• Input VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA
• Output VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA
Auxiliary Interfaces
• Data & Diagnostics RS232 Mini-DIN 8-pin
with DB9 adapter
• VISCA RS232 Mini-DIN 8-pin
supports Canon or Sony, aux PTZ camera
Closed Captioning/Text Chat
• T.140 text chat, available from Web
User Interface
• Multilingual on-screen graphic user interface
• User selectable languages:
Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese,
Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Czechoslovakian,
Hungarian, Polish, Finnish, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish
• Infrared remote control for full function control
• Contextual help
• Diagnostics and management functions
• Call progress monitoring
• Supports AMX™or Crestron™
• Customizable Graphic User Interface
• Web streaming function: UNICAST and MULTICAST
compatible with QuickTime™
Multipoint Function (option)
• Integrated MCU H.320, H.323 and
SIP mixed mode
3+1 participants @ 384 kbps
• Compatible with analogue and mobile networks
• Video coding H.261, H.263++
• Audio coding G.711, G.722,
G.722.1, G.728
• Chair control H.243
• Dial-In/Dial-Out capabilities
• Continuous Presence
• Encryption
• H.239 Dual-video from any site
Encryption
• AES encryption standard H.233, H.234, H.235, H.235
Annex D
• NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) certified
Web Management
All the configuration, call, diagnostics and management
functions are accessible using the following web browsers:
Microsoft®Internet Explorer™, Netscape Navigator™
Remote Diagnostics and Management
Local Web Browser SNMP
Self test Yes Yes Yes
Diagnostics Yes Yes Yes
Configuration Yes Yes Yes
Call Yes Yes
Error tracking Yes Yes Yes
Integrated Presentation
• Supported applications
Microsoft®PowerPoint®
• Multimedia support T.120
Power Supply
• 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz 1.5 A Max
Dimensions
• VEGA X3
Width 16,5 cm (6.5”)
Height 14 cm (5.5”)
Depth 20.5 cm (8”)
Technical Specifications
Code 071071146GB Rev. 1 (06/08)
Vega X3
ISDN
WAN
LAN
Projector
PC
TV
Document
Camera Additional
Microphone Integrated
Presentation
Power Point