Sony PCS-XG100 Quick setup guide

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HD VIDEO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
PCS-XG100/XG77
System Integration Manual
1st Edition (PCS-XG100/XG77:Ver1.0)

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Release History
Date
Contents
2013/9/25
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Contents
Section 1. Installation........................................................................................................... 3
1.1. SuppliedAccessories........................................................................................... 3
1.2. Layout of Connectors........................................................................................... 3
1.3. Camera Units ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1. 1stCamera Selection.................................................................................... 4
1.3.2. 2nd Camera Selection.................................................................................... 5
1.3.3. Camera Cable............................................................................................... 6
1.3.4. HDMI IN Connector (PCS-XG100S only)..................................................... 7
1.3.5. Supported Input Signals................................................................................ 8
1.4. Using Microphones............................................................................................... 9
1.5. Audio Specifications and Settings...................................................................... 12
1.5.1. Connector Input/Output Signals.................................................................. 12
1.5.2. Note on Using External Microphone........................................................... 13
1.5.3. Audio Level Adjustment .............................................................................. 13
1.5.4. Audio Output Delay Detting (Setup→Audio 2) ........................................... 14
1.5.5. Audio input delay setting (Setup→Audio 2)................................................ 14
1.5.6. Reversed MIC Inputs Function (Setup→Audio 2) ...................................... 14
1.5.7. Echo Canceller............................................................................................ 16
1.6. Connecting Monitor............................................................................................ 18
1.7. Two Serial Ports................................................................................................. 20

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Section 1. Installation
For details on connection examples via a LAN or others, refer to the operating Instructions.
1.1.Supplied Accessories
PCS-XG100S PCS-XG77S
Camera Cable (3m) 1 pc 1 pc
PCSA-A1 Microphone (Cable length 8m) 2 pcs 1 pc
ACAdapter 1 pc 1 pc
HDMI cable (3m) 1 pc 1 pc
RF Remote Commander 1 pc 1 pc
Size AA (R6) Batteries for Remote Commander 2 pcs 2 pcs
Manuals, Other papers 1 set 1 set
1.2.Layout of Connectors
For details on specifications for CAMERA IN, DVI-I1 IN, DVI-I2 IN, HDMI IN, HDMI 1/2 OUT
signals, refer to the operating instructions.
For details on specifications for LAN 1, LAN2, ISDN UNIT connectors, refer to the operating
instructions.

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Rear Panel (Photo: PCS-XG100S)
No Connector Remarks No Connector Remarks
(1) CAMERA IN
Refer to Sections 1.3.3
and 1.3.5
(9) HDMI-1 OUT *Note Refer to Section 1.6
(2) HDMI IN *Note
Refer to Sections 1.3.4
and 1.3.5
(10) HDMI-2 OUT *Note
(3) DVI-I 1 IN Refer to Section 1.3.5 (11) DVI-I OUT
(4) DVI-I 2(PC) IN Refer to Section 1.3.5 (12) LAN 1 *Note
(5) MIC(A1) IN Refer to Section 1.5.1 (13) LAN 2 *Note
(6) AUDIO 1 IN
AUDIO 2 IN
(14) ISDN UNIT
(7) AUDIO OUT (15) AUX CONTROL Refer to Section 1.7
(8) REC OUT (16) MAINTENANCE
*Note: HDMI IN, HDMI-2 OUT, and LAN2 connectors are not available on the PCS-XG77S.
HDMI-1 OUT and LAN1 are called HDMI OUT and LAN respectively for the PCS-XG77S.
1.3.Camera Units
Camera unit is not supplied with the codec.
For details on operations and settings, refer to the operating instructions for the camera unit.
1.3.1. FirstCamera Selection
PCSA-CXG100
/EVI-H100V
EVI-HD7V EVI-HD3V
Video signal 1080 30p/720 30p *1 1080 60p/720 60p 720 60p
Horizontal field of view 55.4 degrees 70 degrees 70 degrees
Optical zoom (digital) 20x (12x) 10x (4x) 10x (4x)
Interface DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I
Others Exmor, Ceiling mountable *2
*1 Even when 720 60p was selected by the EVI-H100V/PCSA-CXG100, the PCS-XG100S recognizes
the connected camera and automatically encodes signals to 720 30p.
*2 Turning on the IMAGE FLIP switch on the camera rear panel flips the image upside down.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)

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1.3.2. 2nd Camera Selection
Support Camera Interface Remarks
EVI-HD7V DVI-I
EVI-HD3V DVI-I
EVI-H100V DVI-I
EVI-HD1 YPbPr/RGB To connect the camera to DVI-I
connector, DVI-to-YPbPr cable
etc., is separately required
BRC-H900 YPbPr/RGB
BRC-H700 YPbPr/RGB
BRC-Z700 YPbPr/RGB
BRC-Z330 YPbPr/RGB
HDMI Output Camera
(Handycam)
HDMI To connect the camera to DVI-I
connector, only the video signal
can be input by using a
DVI-HDMI adaptor etc.

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1.3.3. Camera Cable
3-meter long camera cable is supplied with the unit. If you wish to extend the camera cable,
do at your own responsibility.
Before starting actual operation, be sure to verify operation.
Symbol Description
A: CAMERA IN, B: MINI DIN (VISCA IN), C: DC IN, D: DVI-I IN
Cable Wiring

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1.3.4. HDMI IN Connector (PCS-XG100S only)
An HDMI output camera like Handycam can be connected to HDMI IN.
If using it as the second camera, make appropriate setting under “Camera” setup menu →
“Second Camera Input”.
Notes
・Playback of a Blu-ray disc copy-guarded cannot be input to the HDMI IN connector as it
does NOT support HDCP.
・Supported HDMI version is 1.4b.
・Without HDMI IN, connect as shown in the figure below.
Audio Input
To send HDMI audio to a remote party, set “AUX” as “Audio Input”.
In order not to send HDMI audio to a remote party, set “MIC” as “Audio Input”.
The above settings are enabled regardless of “Link to Audio Input” setting.
Note
・OtherAUX audio input will be ignored if set.
In case of not using HDMI IN
* Do the same way when
PCS-XG77S is used.

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1.3.5. Supported Input Signals
Connector
Signal
CAMERA IN DVI-I IN DVI-I 2 (PC) IN HDMI IN
(PCS-XG100S only)
DVI-D Yes *1 Yes *2 Yes *2 *3 No
HDMI No No No Yes
YPbPr No Yes *4 No No
RGB No No Yes *5 *6 No
* 1:Connecting a camera with HDMI I/F: By using the camera cable supplied and DVI-HDMI Adaptor etc.,
only the video signal can be input
* 2:Connecting a camera with HDMI I/F: By using a DVI-HDMIAdaptor etc., only the video signal can be
input
* 3:Sending presentation data by connecting a PC with HDMI I/F: By using a DVI-HDMI Adaptor etc.,
only the video signal can be input
* 4: Connecting a camera with YPbPr I/F: DVI-to-YPbPr conversion cable etc., is required
* 5: Connecting a camera with RGB I/F: DVI-to-RGB conversion cable etc., is required
* 6: Sending presentation data by connecting a PC with RGB I/F: DVI-to-RGB conversion cable etc., is
required

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1.4.Using Microphones
You can input the stereo sound from two PCS-A1 (two are supplied with the PCS-XG100S
and one is supplied with the PCS-XG77S) microphones to the system. Up to 6 microphones
are available with another optional PCS-A1(s).
Notes
When using two or more microphones, connect them as follows.
• For two microphones: 1 (R) and 4 (L) connectors of the MIC (A1) connectors
• For four microphones: 1 (R), 2 (R), 4 (L), and 5 (L) connectors of the MIC (A1)
connectors
• For six microphones: 1 (R), 2 (R), 3 (R), 4 (L), 5 (L), and 6 (L) connectors of the MIC (A1)
connectors
Microphone Layout Example
The Operating Instructions which describes precautions to take when installing PCS-A1
microphone(s). So, refer to it in advance.
Case 1 and Case2 shown below are recommended layouts for using the PCS-XG100S

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Case1
To be Required: PCS-A1 x 2
Recommended Number of Attendees: 4 to 6
InputAudio Mode (Mic): Stereo *Note
OutputAudio Mode (Loud Speaker): Stereo *Note
Setup Menu Settings:
Setup Menu Item Setting
Communication 2 Audio Mode MPEG4
Audio 1 Audio Input MIC
Input Select (MIC) MIC (A1)
Echo Canceller On
Input Mode Stereo *Note
Output Mode Stereo *Note
*Note: Remote site’s setting also affects whether communication is established in stereo or monaural
mode.

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Case2
To be Required: PCS-A1 x 2
Recommended Number of Attendees: 10 to 14
InputAudio Mode (Mic): Monaural
OutputAudio Mode (Loud Speaker): Stereo *Note
Setup Menu Settings:
Setup Menu Item Setting
Communication 2 Audio Mode MPEG4
Audio 1 Audio Input MIC
Input Select (MIC) MIC (A1)
Echo Canceller On
Input Mode Monaural
Output Mode Stereo *Note
*Note: Remote site’s setting also affects whether communication is established in stereo or monaural
mode.

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1.5.Audio Specifications and Settings
1.5.1. Connector Input/Output Signals
Rear Panel (Photo:PCS-XG100S)
No Connector Name Type I/O Specifications
(1) MIC (A1) IN
1 to 3 (R), 4 to 6 (L)
Mini jack I Standard Value: -55dBs
Impedance: 4.8k ohm (plug in power 2.5V)
(2) AUDIO 1 IN (L/R) RCA I +9dBs max (max:clip level)
Standard Value: -11dBs
Impedance: 47k ohm or more, Unbalanced
(3) AUDIO 2 IN (L/R) RCA I +9dBs max (max:clip level)
Standard Value: -11dBs
Impedance: 47k ohm or more, Unbalanced
(4) HDMI IN *Note HDMI I 2ch linear PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz
(5) AUDIO OUT (L/R) RCA O +6dBs max, Standard Value: -14dBs
Impedance: 1k ohm or less
(6) REC OUT (L/R) RCA O +6dBs max, Standard Value: -14dBs
Impedance: 1k ohm or less
(7) HDMI-1 OUT
HDMI-2 OUT *Note
HDMI O 2ch linear PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz
0dBs=0.775V
*Note:HDMI IN and HDMI-2 OUT connectors are not available on the PCS-XG77S.
HDMI-1 OUT is called HDMI OUT for the PCS-XG77S.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

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1.5.2. Note on Using External Microphone
If you connect external microphone with “AUDIO 1 IN” or “AUDIO 2 IN”, you need to use Mic
Mixer and to adjust its output level to line level, and this output should be inputted to “AUDIO
1 IN” or “AUDIO 2 IN”.
Adjust the audio level by watching the level meter displayed on the monitor to prevent level
clipping. The level meter can be displayed by setting “Audio Level Meter” to “On” under
Setup → Home Menu 3.
When “AUDIO 1 IN” and “AUDIO 2 IN” are used as AUX which can be selected under
Setup→ Audio 1 → Audio Input, up to 22 kHz input signal can be passed through, but echo
canceling function cannot be used.
When “AUDIO 1 IN” and “AUDIO 2 IN” are used as MIC which can be selected under Setup
→ Audio 1 → Audio Input, echo canceling function can be used but input frequency is
limited to up to 16 kHz.
1.5.3. Audio Level Adjustment
Before adjusting the volume on the TV monitor, set the volume on the PCS to the
appropriate position.
1. To display the volume meter, set “Volume” to “On” under Setup → Home Menu 3.
2. Press the VOLUME +/- buttons on the remote commander to set the volume level on the
adjustment bar displayed on the screen to the middle position.
3. Adjust the volume on the TV monitor so that you can clearly hear a remote party’s
speaking.
Notes
・Do not activate the TV’s surround sound feature as it may prevent the echo canceller of the
PCS from functioning properly and cause an unerased echo.
・During communication, set the volume on the PCS to the appropriate level, and do not
adjust the volume on the TV monitor.

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1.5.4. Audio Output Delay Setting (Setup→Audio 2)
Using the Lip Sync function closely synchronizes the audio and video signals. Even with the
Lip Sync function, however, there still may be a slight time lag, but this can be eliminated by
setting a value in “Audio Output Delay Setting”.
Note that, when the audio signal is fed to an audio system other than that built into the video
display, even using Lip Sync function will not eliminate the time lag between the audio and
video. The time lag can also be eliminated by setting a delay in “Audio Output Delay Setting”.
“Default” is that value with which the audio is almost synchronized with the video. You can
select “Default”, “Default +/-50 ms”, and “Default+/-100 ms”. When you select “Custom”, an
audio output delay between 0 ms and 500 ms can be set as an absolute delay, which has no
relation to the Default value.
1.5.5. Audio input delay setting (Setup→Audio 2)
When there is a time lag between the input audio and input video, a delay can be set in
“Audio Input Delay” to adjust the audio to the video. An identical delay is set for all the
microphones and all the external lines of the PCS. After setting up the audio and video
system to operate with the PCS, setting “Audio Input Delay”, but then disconnecting the
audio and video system from the PCS, restore the original values or set the “Default” value.
“Audio Delay from Video Picture at Remote Party” contains “Audio Input Delay” set for the
local party and the “Audio Output Delay” set for the remote party. The optimum “Audio
Output Delay” setting is adjusted for each remote party according to the individual usage
circumstances, so it is recommended to use the “Default” value for “Audio Input Delay
Setting”.
1.5.6. Reversed MIC Inputs Function (Setup→Audio 2)
This function allows you to select whether to transmit the audio input from the microphone
with right and left reversed to a remote party.
Normally, you do not need to change this setting. (See the microphone layout example when
installing microphone referring to section 1.4.)
Use this function to reverse the MIC inputs especially when the right and left of the camera
image and the audio are not matched from the remote party thanks to a specific installation
environment.
To reverse the audio, set “Reversed MIC Inputs” to “On” under Setup→Audio 2. (The factory
setting is “Off ”.)

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Sender side Receiver side
Reversed MIC Inputs : Off (set by the sender
side)
Reversed MIC Inputs : On (set by the sender
side)
Audio Input: MIC,
AUDIO 1 IN, AUDIO 2 IN *Note
When the
right and left of the camera image and
the audio are not matched from the receiver side
(shown in the upper figure), this allows you to
match them by reversing the mic inputs (shown in
the lower figure)
*Note
The reverse audio can be used even with AUDIO 1 IN/AUDIO 2 IN only when these inputs are used for MIC.
Note that you cannot use it with AUDIO 1 IN/AUDIO 2 IN when these inputs are used for AUX.
Hello
ぉ
Hello
ぉ
Hello
ぉ

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1.5.7. Echo Canceller
Stereo echo canceller’s learning principle
When there is only one sound source, the stereo echo canceller cannot learn four different
echo paths, because:
. The balance of the volume from each of the L and R channels is constant.
. The arrival time interval (Δt) between the sounds from the L and R channels is constant.
To achieve adequate learning by the stereo echo canceller, the sounds from multiple sound
sources of the remote party must reach the echo canceller. This is the essential difference
from the monaural echo
canceller. If all of the participants stay in their respective fixed positions and speak, however,
the stereo echo canceller can produce its maximum effect. If the speaker moves, the stereo
echo canceller learning process may take a long time and an echo may remain.

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Echo Canceller (Setup→Audio1)
To enable the echo canceller, make settings as follows:
When the output from PCS-A1 microphone is input to MIC (A1) IN:
Setup Menu Item Setting
Audio1 Audio Input MIC
Input Select (MIC) MIC（A1）
Echo Canceller On
When the output from the external microphone is input to AUDIO 1 IN, or AUDIO 2 IN
through the mixer.*Note
Setup Menu Item Setting
Audio1 Audio Input MIC
Input Select (MIC) AUDIO 1 or
AUDIO 2
Echo Canceller On
*Note:
・Refer to Section 1.5.2 Note on Using External Microphone.
・It is necessary to set “Audio Input” to “AUX” when the audio signal from external equipment like a DVD
player is input to AUDIO 1 IN or AUDIO 2. In this case, note that the echo canceller does not work even
with the echo canceller set to “On” by the Setup menu. It is designed on the assumption that the input
level is aligned will the line level.

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1.6.Connecting Monitor
Up to 3 monitors can used with the PCS-XG100S, and up to 2monitors with PCS-XG77S.
Setup Menu Settings:
Setup Menu Item Setting
Video 1 Monitor Output HDMI 1 Outputs the video signal to the external equipment
connected to the HDMI-1 OUT connector in the single
monitor mode
DVI-I OUT Outputs the video signal to the externa
l equipment
connected to the DVI-
I OUT connector in the single
monitor mode
HDMI 1 +
DVI-I OUT
Outputs the video signal to the external equipment
connected to the HDMI-1 OUT and DVI-I OUT
connectors in the dual monitor mode
HDMI 1 +
HDMI 2
Outputs the video signal to the external equipment
connected to the HDMI-1 OUT and HDMI-
2 OUT
connectors in the dual monitor mode
Triple
Monitors
Outputs the video signal to the external equipment
connected to the HDMI-1 OUT and DVI-I OUT
connectors, and the external equipment connected to
the HDMI-2 OUT connector in the triple monitor mode
DVI-
I Monitor
Output Format
XGA
WXGA
SXGA
1080i
1080p
Select video format for the DVI-I OUT connector output.
Notes
When “Monitor Output” is set to “HDMI 1 + HDMI 2,”
the “DVI-I Monitor Output Format” setting determines
the video format output for the monitor connected to the
HDMI-2 OUT connector.

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Notes
･HDMI-2 OUT connector is not available on the PCS-XG77S. HDMI-1 OUT is called HDMI
OUT for the PCS-XG77S.
･The “HDMI 1 + HDMI 2” and “Triple monitors” settings are not available on the
PCS-XG77S.
･Connect a monitor that supports the 1080p video format to the HDMI-2 OUT connector.
･If “Monitor Output” is set to “HDMI 1 + DVI-I OUT”, “HDMI 1 + HDMI 2”, or “Triple monitors”
when no HDMI monitor is connected to the PCS, you cannot view the menus. Be sure to
connect any HDMI monitor.
･When you change the setting of “MonitorOutput” to an incorrect setting, no picture is
displayed on the screen. In this case, select the correct setting for “Monitor Output” using the
power switch on the PCS and the buttons on the Remote Commander.
When the power switch indicator on the PCS stays lit, perform the steps below.
(1) Press the power switch on the PCS.
(2) Within five seconds after you pressed the switch, press the buttons on the
Remote Commander described below depending on the desired “Monitor Output”.
HDMI 1: VIDEO INPUT button (once) then Number button 3 (three times)
DVI-I OUT: VIDEO INPUT button (once) then Number button 4 (three times)
(3) The setting of “Monitor Output” is changed, and the picture will be displayed on the
screen.
To be displayed on each monitor by monitor mode
Monitor
mode
Status
Single
Monitor
Dual Monitor Triple Monitor
(PCS-XG100S only)
HDMI1 or
DVI-I
HDMI1 HDMI2 or
DVI-I
HDMI1 DVI-I HDMI2
Home
Screen
Near Video Near Video Near Video Near Video Near Video Near Video
During
conference
Far Video Far Video Near Video Far Video Near Video Near Video
Sending
H.239
Near Presen Far Video Near Presen Far Video Near Presen Near Video
Receiving
H.239
Far Presen Far Video Far Presen Far Video Far Presen Near Video

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1.7.Two Serial Ports
The PCS-XG unit is equipped with two serial ports on the rear panel. One is intended for
external control, the other is for maintenance.
Rear Panel (Photo: PCS-XG100S)
No Terminal name Use Baud rate
(1) AUX CONROL External control bps: 38400
Data bit: 8
Parity: none
Stop bit: 1
(2) MAINTENANCE Taking a debug log/
Engineering maintenance
bps: 115200
Data bit: 8
Parity: none
Stop bit: 1
Serial Connector Pin Assignments
(1)
(2)
2 Receive Data (RxD)
3 Transmit Data (TxD)
5 Signal GND
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