Sony Vision Exchange PEQ-C100 Quick setup guide

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Collaboration System
Vision Exchange™
System Integration & Services Guide
Version 1.2
PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5
2. System Configuration ....................................................................................... 6
3. Configuration Examples for Various Use Cases ................................................. 8
Small-Scale Interactive Lecture ................................................................................ 8
Basic configuration ............................................................................................... 8
Extended configuration ......................................................................................... 9
Internet utilization ............................................................................................. 12
Maximum number of simultaneous mirroring user devices....................................... 12
Network bandwidth ............................................................................................ 12
Active Learning......................................................................................................16
Proposed application .......................................................................................... 16
Basic configuration of proposed application ........................................................... 18
Configuration with instructor and participants on separate networks......................... 20
Maximum number of simultaneous mirroring user devices....................................... 21
Extended configuration of multiple Pods................................................................ 21
Network bandwidth ............................................................................................ 22
Large-Scale Interactive Lecture ...............................................................................27
Proposed application .......................................................................................... 27
Configuration..................................................................................................... 28
Maximum number of simultaneous mirroring user devices....................................... 31
Maximum number of simultaneous user devices for Personal Note Taker function....... 31
Network bandwidth ............................................................................................ 31
Skype for Business Integration ................................................................................35
Connection and control ....................................................................................... 37
Network bandwidth ............................................................................................ 39
Streaming Output ..................................................................................................40
Connection and control without using RTSP ........................................................... 40
Connection and control using RTSP ...................................................................... 41
Audio streaming ................................................................................................ 42
Network bandwidth ............................................................................................ 42
Plug-in Integration.................................................................................................43
Required Network Bandwidth for Comprehensive System............................................43
Active learning................................................................................................... 44
Large-scale interactive lecture ............................................................................. 51
4. Installation and Setup .................................................................................... 54
Supplied Items and Optional Items ..........................................................................54
Supplied items................................................................................................... 54
SUP (Software Upgrade Program) ........................................................................ 54
Option software and licenses ............................................................................... 55

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Required/Recommended Specifications of Items Available Separately ...........................56
Pod .................................................................................................................. 56
Pod server......................................................................................................... 58
HDMI capture box .............................................................................................. 59
User device ....................................................................................................... 60
Wireless LAN network and access points ............................................................... 60
Preparation Before Installation ................................................................................60
Installing Pod software ....................................................................................... 61
Checking permissions and settings ....................................................................... 62
Registering in SUP and obtaining installation keys for a main unit/Pod ...................... 63
Registering option software and obtaining an installation key .................................. 64
Installing Third-Party Software ................................................................................65
Third-party device drivers and applications ........................................................... 65
Installation/Usage Precautions.................................................................................66
Main Unit .......................................................................................................... 66
Disconnecting/reconnecting cables on the main unit............................................... 67
Main display, second display, touch panel .............................................................. 67
Pod .................................................................................................................. 69
HDMI capture box .............................................................................................. 69
Notes on Designing the Video System ......................................................................70
Deinterlacing ..................................................................................................... 70
Video frame rate and user interface response speed ............................................... 70
Precautions When Using HDCP Content................................................................. 71
Notes on Designing the Audio System ......................................................................72
External microphone .......................................................................................... 74
Notes on Building a Network ...................................................................................74
IP address settings............................................................................................. 74
Checking the MAC address .................................................................................. 74
Two LAN connectors ........................................................................................... 74
Wake On LAN .................................................................................................... 75
Windows domain (Active Directory domain)........................................................... 75
Content protection and encryption on the network ................................................. 75
Installing and Configuring Additional Input and Display Languages ..............................75
Installing and configuring a language pack ............................................................ 76
Installing Skype for Business...................................................................................77
Downloading ..................................................................................................... 78
Installing .......................................................................................................... 79
Checking the version .......................................................................................... 79
Configuration..................................................................................................... 80
OS Administrator Login...........................................................................................80

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5. Configuration and Adjustments ...................................................................... 82
6. Before Handover to End User.......................................................................... 83
Changing the Background Picture/Foreground Movie of the Home Screen .....................83
Main Unit and Pods............................................................................................. 83
Changing the Default Password ...............................................................................84
Main Unit .......................................................................................................... 84
Redisplaying the EULA (End User License Agreement) ................................................84
Main Unit and Pods............................................................................................. 84
7. Service and Maintenance ................................................................................ 85
Software Update....................................................................................................85
Main Unit and Pods............................................................................................. 85
Security................................................................................................................86
Main Unit .......................................................................................................... 86
Pod .................................................................................................................. 87
Backup/Restore .....................................................................................................87
Main Unit and Pods............................................................................................. 87
Remote Monitoring using SNMP ...............................................................................89
Remote Rebooting .................................................................................................90
Using the Windows shutdown command ............................................................... 91
Using the Windows Task Scheduler....................................................................... 91
Using the Windows WinRM remote management function........................................ 92
Using the WMI command line utility (WMIC).......................................................... 93
If an Error Occurs ..................................................................................................93
Log collection .................................................................................................... 93
Receiving remote support using TeamViewer ......................................................... 94
Restoring to factory default values ....................................................................... 95
Resetting the Vision Exchange administrator password ........................................... 97
8. Appendix ........................................................................................................ 98
Connector Layout and Signals of the Main Unit ..........................................................98
List of Used Ports.................................................................................................100
List of Error Codes ............................................................................................... 102
SNMP Event ID List .............................................................................................. 104
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 106
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ......................................................................... 116
9. Notice to Users ............................................................................................. 117

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1. Introduction
This document describes the design of a system that uses Vision Exchange, and required
information for service operations. The document has the following structure.
System configuration
Describes an outline of the whole system.
Configuration examples for various use cases
Describes the configuration of the application and required devices.
Installation and setup
Describes the supplied components and option components, and precautions for
installation.
Before handover to end user
Describes the required configuration when installing.
Service and maintenance
Describes the software update, remote monitoring, and backup/restore procedures.
Refer also to the Help Guide.
The Help Guide can be accessed online.
English: https://helpguide.sony.net/peq/c100/v1/h_en/index.html
Japanese: https://helpguide.sony.net/peq/c100/v1/h_ja/index.html
Chinese: https://helpguide.sony.net/peq/c100/v1/h_zh-cn/index.html

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2. System Configuration
This section introduces a typical configuration for a system that uses Vision Exchange.
HDMI input devices (such as PCs), USB input devices (such as remote cameras), and user
devices (via wireless LAN connection) can be connected to the main unit.
Multiple content can be displayed and discussions/presentations conducted on output devices
such as HDMI displays and DisplayPort projectors connected to the main unit.
Images from user devices of participants can be displayed on HDMI displays and other output
devices via the main unit, and text and line annotations can be added to the images by the
instructor using the main unit or participants using user devices to create an interactive
lecture.
Web conferencing with other devices is also supported by installing Skype for Business on the
main unit or Pods.
Content sharing and remote control of the main unit and Pods from a web browser on a
computer or other device are also supported.

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The following are supported by adding option functions.
Active learning by adding Mini PCs, called Pods, and connecting them to the main unit to
increase the number of participants
Output streaming of images displayed on the main unit/Pod via the network to external
devices for recording images and viewing images from remote locations
Pods can be used in either Vision Exchange dedicated mode or Windows desktop application
mode formats.
In Vision Exchange dedicated mode, Vision Exchange automatically starts when the Pod PC
starts.
If you want to participate using a Pod PC within a domain, such as an organization, you can use
Vision Exchange in Windows desktop application mode on the Pod PC. However, in this case,
Vision Exchange cannot be used in auto startup dedicated mode.
Unlike active learning using Pods, a large-scale interactive lecture can be held with emphasis
on distributing content to many users by setting up a server for the interactive lecture and
installing option software.
New functionality, improvements and features, continuous support for user devices and other
benefits are available by subscribing to the license software update program (SUP) to enable
updates of commercial software.
License trial
Option functions can be used without limitation for a period of 3 minutes from start of use of
the corresponding function.
The function terminates after 3 minutes have elapsed (connection is automatically
disconnected).

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3. Configuration Examples for Various Use Cases
This section describes samples of the required system configuration for various use cases. This
is intended as reference information for when designing a system.
Small-Scale Interactive Lecture
Basic configuration
A “small-scale interactive lecture” is a function that can be used with the minimum
configuration. The configuration for an interactive lecture is recommended as the base system
when evaluating the configuration for other extended configurations.
A small-scale interactive lecture configuration is based on a small classroom or conference
room, where the images of computers etc. (user devices) possessed by each participant are
displayed by a projector, and the discussion proceeds while switching between the displayed
images of devices.
The required equipment is listed below.
Equipment Quantity Remarks
HDMI display 1 LCD TVs, such as BRAVIA, and projectors can be used.
More intuitive operation is possible using a touch panel type
display.
USB mouse 1 Used for operation of the main unit/Pod during installation,
operation, and maintenance.
Not required for operation if using a touch panel device.
However, the mouse is required for maintenance use.
USB keyboard 1 One USB keyboard is recommended for maintenance use.
A software keyboard can be used when it is necessary to
input characters while using the unit.
HDMI display
USB mouse
USB keyboard
Main Unit/Pod
HDMI output
HDMI input
User device
System configuration

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A network environment is not required to use the minimum configuration.
HDMI outputs of devices, such as laptop computers and cameras, can be connected directly to
the HDMI input connectors of the main unit.
Up to four HDMI output devices can be connected with the PEQ-C130, and up to two with the
PEQ-C100.
The main unit supports HDCP, enabling connection of a DVD or Blu-ray Disc player to the HDMI
input of the unit.
For details about HDCP, see “Precautions When Using HDCP Content” (page 71) in the
“Installation and Setup” section.
When using HDMI input on a Pod, you can connect one HDMI output device using an HDMI
capture box.
For details about HDMI capture boxes, see “HDMI capture box” (page 59) in the “Installation
and Setup” section.
Extended configuration
This section introduces a sample configuration that provides more enhanced functionality.
In addition to the base configuration, two displays can be connected to the DISPLAY PORT
connectors. The second display can display a different image than the first display. For
example, different presentations can be shown on the two displays to support large-scale
lectures or meetings.
A second HDMI display can be connected when a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter is connected to
the DISPLAY PORT connector.
Touch panel displays are used, which allows the presenter to conduct a smooth dynamic
session by simply swiping on the screen to switch the displayed image.
If a wireless LAN access point is available, wireless LAN compatible user devices (such as
laptop computers and mobile devices) can connect to support control of the main unit/Pod and
mirroring (transfer of screen image of user devices to main unit/Pod). A simple system can be
constructed using a wireless LAN access point that supports the DHCP function in a small-scale
configuration. The LAN connectors of the unit are auto MDI/MDI-X ports, enabling direct
connection of a wireless LAN access point using a single LAN cable.

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* For Pods, it is necessary to select a PC that meets the required specifications.
The required equipment is listed below.
Equipment Quantity Remarks
HDMI display 1 Supports connection of an HDMI display.
DisplayPort display 1 Supports connection of a DisplayPort display.
USB-type touch panel 2 By associating two displays with a USB type touch
panel, you can operate by touching the screen of
each
display. This provides more intuitive operation
than using a mouse.
USB mouse 1 Used for operation of the main unit/Pod during
installation, operation, and maintenance.
Not required for operation if using a touch panel
device. However, the mouse is required for
maintenance use.
USB keyboard 1 One USB keyboard is recommended for maintenance
use.
A software keyboard can be used when it is necessary
to input characters while using the unit.
HDMI display
USB mouse
USB keyboard
Main Unit/Pod
HDMI output
HDMI input
User device
System configuration
DisplayPort display
DisplayPort output
USB USB
Wireless LAN
access point
Touch panel Touch panel
User device

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Equipment Quantity Remarks
Wireless LAN access
point
1 Connect to wireless LAN compatible user devices
used for remote control of the main unit/Pod and
mirroring (transfer of screen image).
Each user device can operate using a fixed IP
address, but an access point that supports a DHCP
server function is recommended for more
streamlined operation.
User device 6 Used for mirroring or remote control of the main
unit/Pod.
Mirroring and remote control of the main unit/Pod are
supported by installing Vision Exchange App. Remote
control of the main unit is also supported from a web
b r o w s e r.
Vision Exchange App
(available for free)
Number
of user
devices
This dedicated software is for installation on user
devices to enable participation with Vision Exchange.
Used for mirroring or remote control of the main
unit/Pod.
The software can be downloaded for free from the
following URL. For details about the devices
supported for installation of this software, visit the
following URL.
http://www.sony.com/VEapp

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Internet utilization
Connection to the Internet is required for Skype for Business integration,
service/maintenance, and for online update of software.
Connect to the Internet using NAT (Network Address Translation) or via a firewall, depending
on the appropriate settings according to the network infrastructure.
When configuring NAT and firewall ports, see “List of Used Ports” (page 100) in the Appendix.
For details, consult the system administrator.
Maximum number of simultaneous mirroring user devices
The maximum number of user devices for simultaneous mirroring to the main unit/Pod is six.
Network bandwidth
This section describes how to calculate the required network bandwidth.
Specifically, calculate the network bandwidth that the wireless LAN access point must
maintain.
Types of mirroring
There are the following two types of mirroring from a user device to the main unit/Pod.
Content display mirroring
Thumbnail display mirroring
Layer 2 switch
Main Unit/Pod
NAT/Firewall
LAN
Wireless LAN
access point
User device
Pod
Wireless LAN
WAN / Internet

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The image quality for mirroring thumbnail display from a user device is fixed.
Mirroring from a user device
Content display mirroring is high image quality/high throughput mirroring for display of the
image of the user device in the content area on the main unit/Pod.
Thumbnail display mirroring is low image quality/low throughput mirroring for display of the
image of the user device in the thumbnail area on the main unit/Pod.
These two types are dynamically switched by user operation. Moving the user device image
displayed in the thumbnail area on the main unit/Pod into the content area by drag & drop
dynamically switches the user device image from thumbnail display mirroring to content
display mirroring. Subsequently, moving another image into the content area by drag & drop
replaces the user device image display in the content area, and switches the user device image
from content display mirroring to thumbnail display mirroring.
Maximum number of content display mirrored images
The maximum number of content display mirrored images is the same as the number of
displays connected to the main unit/Pod. When two displays are connected to the main
unit/Pod, up to two content display mirroring sources can be used for the two content areas on
both displays.
Mirroring throughput
After calculating the number of simultaneous mirroring devices using the equation in
“Maximum number of simultaneous mirroring user devices” (page 12), calculate the total
throughput of user devices as described below and ensure there is sufficient network
bandwidth.
When the main unit/Pod and user devices are using Internet resources other than Vision
Exchange, such as streaming from the Internet, also take that load into account to ensure
there is sufficient network bandwidth.
Always check system requirements beforehand as the number of devices to connect and
network bandwidth will vary depending on the model of wireless LAN access point and the
operating environment.

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The user device image quality settings and maximum throughput values are given below.
Allow a margin as these values are empirical values only.
The actual throughput will also vary depending on the content matter. Estimate the image
quality setting and network bandwidth that needs to be maintained for the intended use.
Throughput when mirroring from a user device to the main unit/Pod
Content display mirroring
As shown in the preceding diagram, content display mirroring simultaneously generates and
displays images in the content area and thumbnail area.
The image quality for content display mirroring from a user device to the main unit/Pod is set
in [Setting] screen – [Mirroring] page – [Vision Exchange App. Setting] on the main unit/Pod.
For details about operation, refer to the Help Guide.
Main Unit/Pod
Wireless LAN access point
User device 1
Content display mirroring:
6 Mbps (max.)
User device 2
Thumbnail display mirroring:
1 Mbps
User device
2 image
User device
1 image
User device 1 image
Content area
Display on main unit/Pod
Thumbnail area

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Image quality Resolution Throughput max. value
(when playing video)
High (default setting) Same as display on
transmitting device
6 Mbps
Mid 4 Mbps
Low 1 Mbps
Includes video and audio throughput.
Thumbnail display mirroring
The throughput when an image is displayed in the thumbnail area is a maximum of 1 Mbps
when playing video (includes both the video and audio).
Required network bandwidth calculation equations
Number of user devices is greater than the number of displays connected to the
main unit/Pods
Throughput when content
display mirroring from a user
device
(Tcontent)
Number of displays connected to
the main unit/Pod
(Ndisp)
×
Throughput when thumbnail
display mirroring from a user
device
(T
thumbnail
)
Number of user devices –
Number of displays
(Ndevice) – (Ndisp)
×
+
Required bandwidth (Twlan)
=
=
Tcontent × Ndisp + Tthumbnail × (Ndevice – Ndisp)

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Number of user devices is less than or equal to the number of displays connected to
the main unit/Pods
For reference, a sample calculation is described for the following conditions.
User devices: 2 (with image quality set to [High])
Number of displays connected to the main unit/Pod: 1
Margin: 30%
Required bandwidth = 6 Mbps × 1 + 1 Mbps × (2 – 1)
= 7 Mbps
Adding the margin of 30%, 7 Mbps × 1.3 = 9.1 Mbps
Note that if a presentation is predominantly composed of still images, the throughput will be
lower and hence the required bandwidth will also be lower. Estimate the network bandwidth to
match the intended use.
Active Learning
The unit supports lectures conducted in an active learning form.
Proposed application
“Active learning” encompasses a wide range of activities. A proposed application using the unit
is given below.
For details about functions, refer to the Help Guide.
Term Definition / Description
Classroom A classroom is a room in which active learning takes place. The active
learning system using the unit basically is conducted within a classroom.
Lectern Represents a stand or dais used by a lecturer. A display (touch panel) for
operating the system, keyboard, mouse, computer/tablet used for
lectures are placed here.
Throughput when content
display mirroring from a user
device
(Tcontent)
Number of user devices (Ndevice)
×
Required bandwidth (Twlan)
=
=
T
content
× N
device

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Term Definition / Description
Table A table is used by several seated participants to promote individual
discussion. Generally, multiple tables may be arranged in the classroom.
Main Unit Represents the unit. The unit is operated mainly by the instructor.
Pod PC Software Software for devices that run on Microsoft Windows to provide some
Vision Exchange functionality. The software is mainly operated by the
participants.
Pod A Mini PC placed on each table in which Pod PC Software is installed.
Pod sharing Function for sharing content between the main unit and Pods.
Images shown in the content area of a Pod is shared with the main unit,
and images shown in the content area of the main unit is shared with the
Pods.
Images shown in the content area of the main unit are simultaneously
sent to one or more Pods.
In active learning, participants can conduct a discussion while sharing material using the Pod
on each table.
In the same way as the main unit, the screen of a user device, such as a computer or tablet,
of a participant can be displayed on a Pod via the network.
The screen of a laptop computer or camera can also be displayed via an HDMI capture box
connected to a Pod.
In addition, the image of the content area of the main unit can be displayed on a Pod, or the
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The system can also display the results of the discussion of each table on a large screen of the
main unit for review.
Basic configuration of proposed application
One main unit and several Pods are required to implement an active learning application.
Connect between the main unit and Pods using a wired LAN. Connect between Pods and user
devices using either a wired LAN or wireless LAN. A wireless LAN is not absolutely necessary,
but a wireless LAN access point is recommended because many devices used by participants
may not have a LAN port.
In this configuration, participants can also mirror devices to the display of the main unit used
by the instructor and perform other functions on the main unit, not just the Pods.
If this is not required, the access control function of Vision Exchange can be used or the main
unit can be configured to limit the number of devices that can connect to the main unit for
mirroring to prevent access by participants.
Using the access control function, you can grant or deny permission for mirroring to specific
users.
Mirroring to the main unit by anyone other than the instructor can also be prevented by
limiting the number of devices that can connect for mirroring to the device used by the
instructor.
For details about each type of configuration, refer to the Help Guide.

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The required equipment is listed below.
For details about the configuration of the main unit, see “Small-Scale Interactive Lecture”
(page 8).
Equipment Quantity Remarks
HDMI display 1 Supports connection of an HDMI display to a Pod. The
use of the display is changeable to accompany each
application.
PEQA-C10 Active
Learning license
(available
separately)
1 License to enable the Pod sharing function.
Pod 1 or more A Mini PC on which Pod PC Software is installed. One
per table.
Pod PC Software Number of
Pods
Application software that provides the Pod
functionality.
HDMI display
USB mouse
User device of participant
Main Unit
HDMI input
User device of
instructor
(computer, etc.)
Classroom
Display
Wireless LAN access point
User device of
instructor
(Wireless LAN
device, e.g. tablet)
Layer 2 switch
Pod
Wireless
LAN
Wireless
LAN
Lectern
Table
Display
User device of participant
HDMI capture box
USB input
HDMI input

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Equipment Quantity Remarks
HDMI capture box
DarkCrystal 750
(Model name:
CD750)
1 Box for capturing the HDMI output from a laptop
computer or camera and importing into a Pod via USB
3.0.
Use this when you want to display an image from a
computer or camera on the Pod display.
USB mouse Number of
Pods
Not required for operation if using a touch panel
device, but a mouse is required for system
maintenance.
USB keyboard Maintenance
requirement
One USB keyboard is recommended for maintenance
use.
A software keyboard can be used when it is necessary
to input characters while using the unit.
Wireless LAN access
point
1 One access point can be used in a small-scale
configuration.
Network bandwidth is discussed in a later section.
Connect to wireless LAN compatible user devices
used for remote control of the main unit and
mirroring (transfer of screen image).
Each user device can operate using a fixed IP
address, but an access point that supports a DHCP
server function is recommended for more
streamlined operation.
Layer 2 switch 1 One access point can be used in a small-scale
configuration.
Network bandwidth is discussed in a later section.
Configuration with instructor and participants on separate networks
In “Basic configuration of proposed application” (page 18), both the instructor and participants
used the same network segment, which allows the participants to mirror devices to the main
unit and perform other functions on the main unit, not just the Pods.
If this is not required, the access control function of Vision Exchange can be used on the same
network segment, or the main unit can be configured to limit the number of devices that can
connect to the main unit for mirroring to prevent access by participants as described earlier.
Alternatively, the network for instructor and network for participants can be separate.
The configuration is shown below.