Panasonic KX-VC600 User manual

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HD Video Conferencing Unit
KX-VC600
KX-VC300
KX-VC500
Printed in Japan 1201 (PSJ-KXVC002E-CT)
KX-VC600 KX-VC300
Main Unit (KX-VC600 / KX-VC300 / KX-VC500)
Video
Audio
Transmission
Maximum conference points
External Interface
Dimensions (width x depth x height)
Weight
Power Input
DC Power Input
Power Consumption
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Boundary Microphone (sold separately)
Maximum pickup range
Pickup method
Microphone unit
Number of connections
Maximum input sound pressure
Number of terminals for microphone connection
Dimensions
Cable length
Power input
Weight
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
KX-VC600 KX-VC300 KX-VC500
Video Codec
Compatible Resolutions
Camera Input Resolution
PC Input Resolutions
Audio Codec
No. of Channels
Bitrate
Sound Processing Function
Microphone
Communication Protocol
Other
Video Inputs
Video Output
Audio Input
Audio Output
Network
Digital Boundary Microphone KX-VCA001(Option)
Analogue Boundary Microphone KX-VCA002(Option)
4 *2
Analogue Boundary Microphone port x 1,
Digital Boundary Microphone port x 1,
RCA (Stereo) x 1,
Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1
KX-VCA001
Maximum: approx. 39 W
ITU-T H.264 high profile
Digital Boundary Microphone KX-VCA001(Option)
4 *2
Digital Boundary Microphone port x 1,
RCA (Stereo) x 1
RCA (Stereo) x 1 (Audio output to display is via HDMI)
Approx. 430 mm x approx. 280 mm x approx. 80 mm
Approx. 4.0 kg
Maximum: approx. 32 W
KX-VCA001
Approx. 3 m(radius), 360°
Stereo / Monaural *4
Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 4
Maximum 4 microphones
2
Approx. 120 mm(diameter) x 25 mm
Approx. 8.5 m
Approx. 280 g
Analogue Boundary Microphone KX-VCA002(Option)
2 *3
Maximum: approx. 23 W
KX-VCA002
Approx. 2 m(radius), 300°
Stereo / Monaural *5
Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 2
Maximum 1 microphone
1
Approx. 75 mm(diameter) x 32 mm
Approx. 7 m
Approx. 80 g
1920 x 1080p *1/ 1920 x 1080i *1/ 1280 x 720p / 1280 x 540p / 960 x 540p / 704 x 480p / 352 x 240p
1920 x 1080i
XGA, SVGA, VGA
MPEG-4 AAC LD
2
32 kbit/s (Monaural only), 64 kbit/s, 96 kbit/s (per channel)
Stereo Echo Canceller
SIP
AV QoS Call Control, Encrypted Transmission (AES)
HDMI (Camera) x 2, RGB (PC) x 1 (Switchable 3 inputs)
HDMI x 1, RCA (Component) x 1
Analogue Boundary Microphone port x 1,
RCA (Stereo) x 1,
Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1
RJ45 port x 1
AC 100-240 V, 1.2-0.6 A, 50/60 Hz
DC 16 V, 2.5 A
0 °C to 40 °C
10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
110 dBspl
Supplied from main unit via proprietary cable
0 °C to 40 °C
10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
HD Communication Camera
Pan / Tilt
Zoom
Presets
Connection cable
Dimensions (width x depth x height)
Weight
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Pan: ±100°, Tilt: ±30°
12x optical zoom
9 positions
HDMI
Approx. 160 mm x approx. 165 mm x approx. 178 mm
Approx. 1.4 kg
Power supply voltage: 12 VDC±10% (with AC adaptor attached)
Consumption current: 1.0 A
0 °C to 40 °C
10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)
Specifications
*1 The optional Activation Key Card lets you upgrade the maximum resolution of the KX-VC300 system to 1080p/i.
*2 Some restrictions apply when 3 or 4 locations are connected. For details, please consult with your local dealer.
When connecting to non-Panasonic video conference systems, connection is limited to 2 locations.
*3 The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of a call.
The optional Activation Key Card lets you expand the KX-VC300's maximum conference points to up to 4 locations.
*4 Either output can be set through system settings. However, when using together with an Analogue Boundary Microphone,
or when connecting to an MCU or non-Panasonic video conference system, stereo output may not be available.
*5 When using together with an Analogue Boundary Microphone, or when connecting to an MCU or non-Panasonic video conference system, the output is monaural.
ITU-T H.264 high profile
ITU-T H.264 baseline profile (For connection to MCUs and non-Panasonic video conference systems)
RCA (Stereo) x 1 (Audio output to display is via HDMI), Stereo mini-plug (Headset) x 1
Approx. 320 mm x approx. 230 mm x approx. 60 mm
Approx. 2.0 kg

02 03
Distance Is No Longer a Barrier
By connecting development, production and
sales departments, and collaborating with
true-to-life ambience from remote sites, you can
reduce travelling times and costs while
enhancing cooperation between your company
and your partner companies.
Providing medical advice and training for young
doctors in rural hospitals from specialists in city
hospitals can be done very smoothly. By linking
sub cameras and sharing PC screens, even
highly technical exchanges, such as viewing
X-rays, can be conducted with ease.
Connecting classrooms, research labs, other
departments and even other schools makes it
easy to share knowledge. This lets you respond
to demands for reducing the travelling time
between campuses, solving the shortage of
specialised instructors, and diversifying
after-school lessons for elementary education.
The high-quality HD Video Conferencing Unit
enables zero-distance communication for
operations at construction sites and financial
institutions, music rehearsals, retail businesses,
storage inventory management, public services,
and various other business situations.
Manufacturing Healthcare
And more...
Education
Our HD Video Conferencing Unit makes it possible to communicate and collaborate
with colleagues and industry experts wherever they happen to be.

04 05
Select or Combine Any of Three Models Based
on Your Application and Scale
4-site Connection Compatible Model
with Full-HD Image Quality
Function Comparison List
Select the Video Camera Based on Your Needs
Entry Model with 2-Site Connection 4-site Connection Compatible Model
with Full-HD Image Quality
Up to 4 site connection
Real time Full-HD 1080p/i video quality
High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation
Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time
collaboration
Easy, user-friendly operation
Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS
HD VIDEO CONFERENCING UNIT LINE-UP
KX-VC600
LAN jack
Main Camera terminal
Sub Camera terminal
HDMI terminal HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Audio Out L/R jack
Audio In L/R jack
MIC jack (Analogue)
RS-232C terminal
RGB terminal
LAN jack
KX-VC600
KX-VC300
KX-VC500
Main Camera terminal
Sub Camera terminal
HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Audio Out L/R jack
Audio In L/R jack
MIC jack (Analogue)
MIC jack (Digital)
Analogue Boundary
Microphone
Digital Boundary
Microphone
RS-232C terminal
Camera Control terminal
(Nonusable)
Camera
Control terminal
(Nonusable)
RGB terminal
KX-VC300 KX-VC500
Optional Accessories*
LAN jack
RS-232C terminal
Main Camera terminal
Sub Camera terminal
RGB terminal
HDMI terminal
Component terminal
Audio Out L/R jack
MIC jack (Digital)
Audio In L/R jack
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2 site connection* (expandable up to 4 with option)
Real time HD 720p video quality (expandable to 1080p/i with option)
High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation
Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time
collaboration
Easy, user-friendly operation
Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS
The connected camera can be flexibly combined and
used with a commercial full-HD camcorder or
professional camera based on your needs.
*1 Please ask your nearest dealer about other-brand devices that can be connected.
*2 Please ask your nearest dealer about MCUs that can be connected.
*3 The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of a call.
The optional Activation Key Card lets you expand the KX-VC300's maximum conference points to up to 4 locations.
*4 The optional Activation Key Card lets you upgrade the maximum resolution of the KX-VC300 system to 1080p/i.
*5 The optional Activation Key Card lets you connect the KX-VC500 to MCUs or non-Panasonic video conference systems.
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Up to 4 site connection
Real time Full-HD 1080p/i video quality
High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation
Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time
collaboration
Easy, user-friendly operation
Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS
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(Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.) (Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.) (Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.)
Professional
Video Camera
Full-HD
Camcorder
Analogue Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA002
Camera Security Adaptor
KX-VCZ001
HD Communication Camera
AW-VC3E
Full-HD Plasma/LCD DisplayFull-HD Camcorder
HDVC PTZ Camera Pack
Related Products*
[ Rear Panel View ] [ Rear Panel View ] [ Rear Panel View ]
Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001
A high-grade microphone with a direction recognition function
that detects the direction that voices are coming from.
A compact, economical and high-grade stereo microphone.
A theft prevention accessory for full-HD camcorder
Full-HD images are supported. Main camera pan, tilt and
zoom can be operated by remote control.
KX-VCPA600
Main Unit (KX-VC600) + Remote Control
+ HD Communication Camera
(PTZ Camera)
KX-VCPA300
Main Unit (KX-VC300) + Remote Control
+ HD Communication Camera
(PTZ Camera)
HDMI cables are required for connection to the camera, TV, etc.
*Sold separately
Maximum
conference points Image resolution Other-brand device
connection*1
MCU
interoperability*2
Computer
connection
Sub camera
connection
4
2
4
Yes
Yes
Yes (optional)*5
Yes
Yes
Yes (optional)*5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Up to 4 units
No
Up to 4 units
Yes
Yes
No
Full HD 1080p/i
HD 720p*4
Full HD 1080p/i
*3
* The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when it is on the receiving
end of a call.

06 07
Panasonic Technology Lets You Achieve
Real Collaboration
High Image Quality
Full-HD* 1080p images are produced at an IP rate of approximately 1.5
Mbps. This makes visual communication with distant people as easy and
comfortable as watching Full-HD programmes on TV. Even changes in
the facial expressions of each person are distinctly relayed, and text from
documents can be clearly read.
*The KX-VC300 displays 720p images.
Stable Connection
The generation of packet losses is prevented by a rate control function, and
lost packets are restored by the combined use of Forward Error Correction
(FEC) and Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ). Image disruptions and audio
interruptions are suppressed for both intranet and Internet connections to
ensure stable connection.
Close-up Views with a Sub Camera
Use a sub camera to display close-up
views of detailed parts that are difficult
to see with the naked eye.
Sharing a PC Screen
Graphs and other presentation data displayed on your PC screen can be shown to the other
party. Also, a composite image display that simultaneously shows a PC screen image and the
other party's image is possible, so the other party's facial expressions can be seen while talking.
* The composite image display is only available when all sites begin
sharing a PC screen using a Version 2.3 HD Video Conferencing Unit.
* The composite image display cannot be used when MCUs
or non-Panasonic video conference systems are connected.
High Sound Quality
Full-duplex audio in broadband stereo allows high-quality sound to fill
the room with clarity. A unique Echo Canceller prevents echoes and
howling, and there are hardly any delays or interruptions even when two
people speak at the same time. You enjoy smooth, natural
conversations, just as if you were all in the same room.
Other-Brand Device/MCU Interoperability
Interoperability with other-brand devices and MCUs is a
standard feature. This allows smooth expansion into
existing video conference systems, and multi-point
communications using an MCU.
The Uniphier® system LSI, which is
a digital home electronics platform,
achieves realistic images that clearly
portray the facial expressions and
body language of each person.
Even changes in the facial
expressions, body
language, hand gestures
and fast movements of
each person are smoothly
reproduced.
With four built-in microphones, the Digital
Boundary Microphone features a direction
recognition function that reflects the direction
and position of the speaker's voice to the
listener's side speakers.
Panasonic's Image Quality Technology
High-Performance Digital Boundary Microphone (Optional)
Full HD
SD
Conventional
Video Conference Systems
The project
concept is...
Before that,
let me confirm
something...
Comparison with a congested network connection.
Automatic rate control
depending on the effective
bandwidth
Packet loss
Without control Bandwidth is exceeded at
peak communication.
With control
Transfer rate is adjusted to
match traffic condition.
Rate Control
Heavy traffic Heavy traffic
Adjusts the traffic depending on network congestion.
HD Video Conferencing Unit
General Video Conference System Time
Usable bandwidth
PC Screen Image
Main Camera Image Composite Image
I'm going to
switch to the
statistical
data.
Let me show
you a sample
article.
Main Camera Image Sub Camera Image
There is hardly any interruption
even when two people speak
at the same time or when
conversations overlap.
We'll have four
members today.
Our agenda is...
Thank you
in advance!
*The Digital Boundary Microphone is compatible
with the KX-VC600 and KX-VC500. You can hear the voices of the
speakers right from their positions.
Other-Brand Device
+ +
MCU
Snapshots
High-resolution still images taken with a sub camera can be sent in order
to share sharp, clear images while sending only a small amount of data.
Still Image Data
* Uniphier®is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
Site A
Site B
Site C
Self Image

08 09
Panasonic Technology Lets You Achieve
Real Collaboration
Easy Operation
Changeable Screen
Layouts
Most operations can be handled using the remote control, so you can
operate the system as if you were watching TV. Switching screen
displays and switching between a PC and sub camera can be done
easily with the click of a button. Large characters, buttons,
easy-to-see displays, and colour combinations are designed for easy
operation.
Even when 4 sites are connected, the screen
layouts can be flexibly changed to enable
smooth remote conferencing. Changing the
screen layout is done with a one-touch button
on the included remote control, so it is easy
even for someone doing it the very first time.
Camera Control
When an HD Communication Camera is connected, the HD Video Conferencing
Unit remote can be used to control pan, tilt, zoom and preset recall* operations
for both your camera and the camera at another party's site.
* Up to nine shooting positions and zoom sizes can be set and shifted by a single touch of the remote
control during communication. Preset registration is possible only for your own site (and not during
communication).
Low Bandwidth Communication Supported
The HD Video Conferencing Unit enables communication at low bandwidths by adjusting to the
network status. Video and audio communication at 256 kbps/site minimum, and audio-only
communication at 192 kbps/site minimum are possible.*
* For 2-site communication. Actual communication varies depending on the network status and settings.
External Control Interface
A disclosed external device interface allows control over the network from an external device
other than the remote. Due to CGI use, applications can be developed on Windows®,
Linux®, iOS(iPad/iPhone), Android and other platforms regardless of the type of OS.
* Please ask your nearest dealer for details.
Layout1Layout 2 Layout 3
Layout6Layout 5 Layout 4
Site A
Site A Site C Site A Site C
Site B Self
Image
Site B
Site B
Site C
Self Image
Change Screen Layout
Switch to PC Switch to Sub Camera
End
Item Selection / Enter
(Camera Operation) /
Menu Operation, Etc.
Start
Coloured Buttons
Link
Microphone Off
Address Book Display
Status Display
Camera Control
1
2
3
4
Turn on the main unit, TV,
and camera.
Select the access point
from the screen's menu.
You're ready to start the meeting.
Press the "Start" button. Sub Camera
Main
Camera
TV
Main Unit
TV Stand
Boundary Microphone
Begin Communication
Router Router
Internet
NAT Traversal
Service
NAT Traversal Service - Easy to Connect Cloud Service
This is a cloud service that uses dedicated Panasonic servers. It provides smart visual
communication without having to use ordinary leased lines, and without the complicated
router settings that leased lines require. It's the easy way to start videoconferencing.
• No complicated router settings needed.
• Access a 7-digit terminal ID number with the same ease as
dialling a phone number.
• Connect securely with encrypted communication, using the Internet.
TV Stand Installation Examples
Commonly used functions can be easily operated
by using allocated buttons.
* Actual use requires the separate purchase of the KX-VCS701 (for 1 year of use) or
KX-VCS703 (for 3 years of use) Activation Key Card for the NAT Traversal Service.
* Connection using this service is only possible between Panasonic HD Video Conferencing Units.
Please ask your nearest dealer for details of this service.
* Please use a router that has been approved by Panasonic for use with this service.
* Availability varies depending on the country and region.
* Legal regulations prevent the supply of this service to China.
For detailed information, please access the following URL.
• 1/3" Full-HD MOS image sensor
• Zoom: 12x optical zoom
• Pan: ±100º (The camera lens rotates left or right.)
• Tilt: ±30º (The camera lens moves up or down.)
• Preset: 9 positions
VC600/
VC300*/
VC500
(bps) 1.5M 768k 512k 256k 192k
Camera Control
(CAM Ctrl)
Tilt
Pan
Zoom in (red)
Zoom out (blue) Preset calling
* The optional Activation Key Card lets you upgrade the maximum resolution of the KX-VC300 system to 1080p/i.
Full-HD HD SD Audio only
When bandwidth decreases
Audio-only
communication
• The HD Video Conferencing Unit used at all communicating sites must be Version 2.3 in order to
enable camera control during communication.
• Cameras connected to the VC500 cannot be controlled. Note that cameras connected to the
VC600/300 (Ver. 2.3) at the other parties' sites can be controlled from the VC500 (Ver. 2.3).
• Ceiling mounting is not possible.
Tilt
Pan
Zoom
The HD Communication Camera can be
connected to a main unit with an HDMI cable.
http://panasonic.net/psn/products/hdvc/nat_traversal/index.html

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VGA Cable VGA Cable
Boundary Microphone Boundary Microphone
Main Camera Main Camera
LAN Cable LAN Cable
Headquarters Branch Office
Main Unit Main Unit
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
Microphone
Cable
Microphone
Cable
Internet
Computer Computer
ComputerComputer
TV
TV
TV
TV
Research Lab
Boundary Microphone Boundary Microphone
Boundary Microphone
Main Camera
Factory
Boundary Microphone
Internet
Main Camera
Main Camera Main Camera
Site Connection
KX-VC300
Designed for 2-site connection.
KX-VC600/VC500 and KX-VC300 Connection
The KX-VC300 allows connection of up to 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of a call
with the KX-VC600/VC500 set as the base unit.
KX-VC600/VC500
Connects up to 4 locations.
Internet
Internet Internet Internet
Internet
VC300 VC600 VC500
VC300
VC300
VC600 VC500
VC600 VC500
VC300 VC300
VC600 VC500
VC300
VC300
VC600 VC500
VC600 VC500
VC300
VC600 VC500
VC600 VC500
VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500
Function Expansion Purchasing the optional Activation Key Card lets you flexibly expand functions based on your needs.
Upgrade KX-VCS301 (Optional): Special KX-VC300 4-site Expansion
Activation Key Card
KX-VCS701 (Optional): 1-Year NAT Traversal Service Activation Key Card
KX-VC300
4-site Connection/
Full-HD
KX-VC500
Upgrade to 4-site
Connectability
KX-VCS401 (Optional): Special KX-VC300 1080p/i Full-HD Expansion
Activation Key Card
KX-VCS101 (Optional): AV Communication Protocol Expansion
Activation Key Card
Upgrade to Full-HD
Image Quality
Upgrade to other-brand
device and MCU connection
specifications
KX-VCS703 (Optional): 3-Year NAT Traversal Service Activation Key Card
Microphone Connectability
KX-VCPA300 (Main Unit) / KX-VC300KX-VCPA600 (Main Unit) / KX-VC600 KX-VC500
Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001
Digital Boundary
Microphonex 1
Analogue Boundary
Microphone x 1
Digital Boundary Microphone x 2 Digital Boundary Microphone x 3 Digital Boundary Microphone x 4
Analogue Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA002
Yes (1-4 Units)
Yes (1 Unit)
No
Yes (1 Unit)
Yes (1-4 Units)
No
Main Unit Main Unit
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Cable
Microphone
Cable
Microphone
Cable
Microphone
Cable
Microphone
Cable
Sub Camera Sub Camera
Headquarters Branch Office
TV
TV
HDMI CableHDMI Cable
VGA Cable VGA Cable
Main Unit Main Unit
2-site
Connection
The NAT Traversal Service can be
used for one year.
HD Image
Quality
The NAT Traversal Service can be
used for three years.
3 m
Approx.
60 °
MIC
System Configuration Example
2-Site Connection
4-Site Connection
Microphone and Pick-up Capacity
Up to 40 m2(1-10 people) Up to 80 m2(Up to 20 people) Up to 120 m2(Up to 30 people) Up to 160 m2(Up to 40 people)
*This diagram is intended only as a layout example. It is not meant to show the maximum number of people that can be covered.
*This is the pick-up capacity when using the Digital/Analogue Boundary Microphone. The capacity varies when using another microphone.
*The Analogue Boundary Microphone exceeds
the sound-collecting range at an angle of
about 60° on the connector side.
TVTV TV TV TV
4 m
4 m
MIC
4 m
4 m
MIC
MIC MIC
4 m
MIC
4 m
MIC
4 m
MIC
4 m
MIC
4 m
MIC
4 m
MIC
You can configure flexible systems that match the number of connection locations and the sizes of the rooms.
KX-VC500
KX-VC500
KX-VC600
KX-VC600
KX-VC500
KX-VC600
KX-VC500
KX-VC600
KX-VC500
KX-VC600
KX-VC300
KX-VC300
This standard remote conference system lets you connect conference rooms between distant offices.
This remote conference system lets you hold meetings to share detailed product checks and data.