Sony Vision Exchange PEQ-C100 Reference guide

Help Guide (for end users)
Vision Exchange Version 1.3
PEQ-C100/PEQ-C130/PES-C10
This guide describes how to use the Vision Exchange system central to the PEQ-C100 or PEQ-C130.
It describes the required steps for active learning and other tasks, how to connect a computer and other devices, and
various configuration and operation items.
Overview
System Features
Licenses and Software
Names of Parts of the Main Unit
Screen Layout
Getting Started
Turning on the Main Unit
Activating Option Functions
Personal Note Taker Function
Overview of Personal Note Taker Function
User Devices That Support the Personal Note Taker Function
Accessing the Personal Note Taker Function on a User Device
Using the Personal Note Taker Function
Disabling the Personal Note Taker Function on the Main Unit or a Pod
Pod Sharing Function
Pod Sharing Overview
Starting Pod Sharing
Conducting a Discussion in Each Group
Presentation by an Instructor
Presentation by a Group of Participants
Skype for Business Integration Function
Overview of Skype for Business Integration Function
Signing In to Skype for Business
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Starting Video Conferencing Using Skype for Business
Conducting a Presentation
Adjusting the Camera Video and Audio
Reading a Chat
H.323/SIP Function
Starting Video Conferencing Using H.323/SIP Function
Sharing Content
Adjusting the Camera Video and Audio
Using the Call History
Using the Address Book
External Control Function
Overview of External Control Function
User Devices That Support the External Control Function
Using the External Control Function
Streaming Output Function
Streaming Video from the Main Unit to an External Device
Basic Operation
Displaying Video from an External Device
Switching the Display in the Content Area
Using a Whiteboard
Using Annotations
Using Snapshots
Deleting Content
Viewing the Participants
Checking Notifications
Vision Exchange App.
Overview of Vision Exchange App
Installing Vision Exchange App on a User Device
Logging In to the Main Unit or Pod from Vision Exchange App
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Displaying the Video from a User Device on the Main Unit or Pod (Mirroring)
Operating the Main Unit and Pods from a User Device
Downloading a Snapshot
Configuring the Vision Exchange App
Others
Frequently Asked Questions
Usage Precautions
Specifications
Trademarks
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System Features
Vision Exchange runs sessions where multimedia content is shown on displays connected to a PEQ-C100 or PEQ-C130
(referred to as the “main unit”) or devices running PES-C10 (referred to as “Pod PC Software”).
During a session, in addition to conducting presentations and discussions using displayed content, the system can also
support active learning through participation of a large number of users, and also conduct video conferencing between
other devices using option functions available by purchasing a license.
Interactive lectures
Lectures that incorporate discussions are supported utilizing such functions as mirroring, HDMI input, and annotation.
Displayable content
Video from computers connected to the main unit via the network, video from external devices connected to the rear
panel of the main unit, and snapshot images of content can be displayed.
You can also draw lines and figures, or paste sticky notes and images on a whiteboard.
HDMI input
Video from devices connected to the HDMI input connectors on the rear panel of the main unit can be displayed. On
Pods, video from devices connected to the HDMI input connectors of an AVerMedia DarkCrystal 750 (available
separately) can be displayed.
Note
When HDCP is enabled, HDCP encryption processing is performed on the HDMI output and DisplayPort output. HDCP-encrypted
HDMI input can be displayed only if HDCP processing is successful for all display devices.
If HDCP-encrypted HDMI input cannot be displayed, a “Copy Protected Content” message is displayed.
When devices are connected to the HDMI output and DisplayPort output that act as HDCP repeaters, HDCP-encrypted HDMI
input cannot be displayed (the HDCP protection mechanism used does not support the use of HDCP repeater devices).
Note that some display devices also have an HDCP repeater function.
When a macOS device with an HDMI output connector is connected to the HDMI input connector of the main unit, place a check
mark in [Administrator Menu] – [Setting] screen – [HDMI Input] page – [Enable HDCP].
When playing copyright protected content on the HDMI input from an external PC, the following restrictions apply.
Playback of all copyright protected content cannot be guaranteed.
Once the HDMI input display changes to “Copy Protected Content,” the message “Copy Protected Content” continues to be
displayed until the HDMI connection is disconnected, regardless of whether display of copyright protected content is enabled or
disabled.
HDCP-protected HDMI input video cannot be displayed when using the following functions, regardless of whether HDCP is
enabled or disabled.
Pod sharing
Sharing content during video conferencing
Streaming output
Personal Note Taker function
The AVerMedia DarkCrystal 750 is required to add HDMI input to a Pod. One DarkCrystal 750 unit must be connected for each
Pod.
The HDMI input function of Pod PC Software does not support HDCP-protected HDMI input. A black picture is displayed.
Remote operation from user device
The main unit and Pods can be controlled remotely using the Vision Exchange App or a web browser from a user device.
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This function allows you to switch the content displayed, and to draw lines and figures during a session, when separated
from the main unit and Pods.
Note
The Vision Exchange App must be downloaded and installed.
Active learning
Each user’s computer or other devices can be connected to the main unit via network connection to enable sharing of
video and audio from each user device using Vision Exchange. This enhances group discussions and collaboration.
Up to ten computers on which Pod PC Software is installed (each referred to as a “Pod”) can also be connected to the
main unit by network connection (Pod sharing).
Multiple user devices can be connected to the main unit and each Pod to support simultaneous active learning for a
large number of users using the Pod sharing function.
In addition, group discussions can be held only between users connected to the same Pod, enabling a wide range of use
cases.
Note
A Pod PC Software License must be purchased and installed to use a Pod.
An Active Learning License must be purchased and activated to use Pod sharing.
Skype for Business integration function
You can conduct a video conference with Skype for Business in conjunction with Skype for Business clients.
Note
To enable the Skype for Business integration function, separate setup is required. For details, contact your sales representative.
H.323/SIP function
Video conferencing is supported using the H.323 and SIP protocols.
During video conferencing, various types of content displayed by the main unit can be shared with conference
participants.
Note
A Remote Communication License must be purchased and activated to enable the H.323/SIP function, but currently purchasing
of this license has been discontinued.
Streaming output
Video output from the main unit or a Pod can be streamed to preconfigured devices.
Note
A Streaming Output License must be purchased and activated to enable streaming output.
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Licenses and Software
Option functions can be used without limitations with Vision Exchange by purchasing a license and activating the license
on the main unit.
Convenient software that can be installed on user devices is also available.
About license trials
If an option function is used without activation of a license, a notification alert will appear when first started.
Subsequently, the option function can be used without limitation for a period of 3 minutes only. After 3 minutes have
elapsed, the connection using the corresponding option function will be disconnected automatically.
Note
For details about purchasing a license, contact your dealer.
Licenses
PEQA-C10 Active Learning License
Enables use of the Pod sharing function. License purchase and activation are required.
PEQA-C20 Remote Communication License
Enables the use of the video conferencing function. A license must be purchased and activated, but currently purchasing
of this license has been discontinued.
PEQA-C30 Streaming Output License
Enables use of the streaming output function. License purchase and activation are required.
Software
Pod PC Software
Enables Pod sharing between a computer on which this software is installed (Pod) and the main unit.
After purchasing a PES-C10 Pod PC Software License, an installation key must be obtained and entered.
Vision Exchange App.
This software is for installation on user devices to enable participation with Vision Exchange. Using the Vision Exchange
App allows you to mirror the display of a user device on the main unit or a Pod, and to control the main unit or a Pod
from a user device.
You can download and install it for free.
Related Topic
Activating Option Functions
Installing Vision Exchange App on a User Device
Pod Sharing Overview
Starting Video Conferencing Using H.323/SIP Function
Streaming Video from the Main Unit to an External Device
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Names of Parts of the Main Unit
Front panel
Rear panel
Power switch
Supplies power to the main unit.
When power is turned on, the LED around the switch is lit green.
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USB connectors (USB 2.0)
Use to connect to a mouse (sold separately) or USB flash drive (sold separately).
2.
Security slot
Connect an anti-theft security lock cable.
1.
LAN 1 and 2 connectors (RJ-45)
Connect to a network using LAN cables.
Note
The use of the LAN 1 connector only is recommended.
If the LAN 2 connector is used at the same time, the protocol used by Vision Exchange must be transmitted and received by
the correct NIC. To use LAN1 and LAN2 together, the network administrator must set the appropriate routing in the Windows
settings. Failing to do so may cause unexpected trouble, such as problems with mirroring images.
The LAN 1 and LAN 2 connectors have the same function. There is no function to restrict external access, such as by web
access, to either connector.
There is no mutual communication between LAN 1 and LAN 2 by factory default.
Do not set LAN 1 and LAN 2 to the same subnet.
2.
LINE-IN (audio line input) connector (mini jack)
Connect to the audio output connector of an audio device.
3.
LINE-OUT (audio line output) connector (mini jack)
Connect to the audio input connector of a speaker or other device.
Audio from an audio device connected to the LINE IN connector or audio from a user device can be output from a
speaker.
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MIC-IN (microphone input) connector (mini jack)
Note
2.5 V power is supplied to the microphone connected to the MIN-IN connector using plug-in power. Do not connect a
microphone that does not support plug-in power directly to the connector.
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HDMI IN (HDMI input) 1 to 4* connectors
Connect to the HDMI output connector of a camera, computer, or other video device.
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The PEQ-C100 has only two HDMI IN connectors.
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USB connectors (USB 3.0)
Connect to an optional mouse, keyboard, touch panel, or camera, such as the SRG-120DU HD Color Video Camera.
7.
HDMI OUT (HDMI output) connector
Connect to the HDMI input connector of a display, projector, or other video device to display the video from the main
unit.
8.
DISPLAY PORT (DisplayPort output) connector
Connect to the DisplayPort input connector of a display, projector, or other video device to display the video from the
main unit.
9.
19.5V (19.5 V DC power supply) jack
Connect to the supplied AC adapter.
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Screen Layout
Home screen
Session screen
Version number
Displays the installed version number of Vision Exchange.
1.
[Start] button
Switches the display to the Session screen.
2.
(Administrator Menu)
The [Administrator Password] dialog box appears. Enter the administrator password, and press [Login] to switch to
the [Administrator Menu] screen.
3.
(Shut down)
The [Shut down] dialog box appears. Press [OK] to turn the unit off.
Hint
You can set whether to show or hide icons using the [Icons] page on the [Setting] screen.
4.
Information area
Displays the model name of the main unit, time, IP address, and passcode for connecting to the main unit.
It also displays the Skype for Business user account if currently logged in to Skype for Business.
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Content area
Displays the selected content.
2.
Main toolbar
Press the buttons to control operation within the content area.
(Read permission): Displays contents of the content area on user devices with the Personal Note Taker function
enabled. When pressed, is displayed, and the Personal Note Taker function is disabled on user devices.
(Side toolbar display control): Hides the side toolbar. is displayed when the side toolbar is hidden. Press to
open the side toolbar.
(Skype for Business chat): Displays a Skype for Business chat in the content area. When enabled, is
displayed. Press to hide the chat.
(Share video conferencing content): Send the content shown in the content area to the video conferencing remote
party.
Note
This function can only be used during video conferencing.
(Presentation): Displays the same content shown in the content area of the main unit on each Pod in full-screen
mode.
Note
If the Pod video is shown in the content area of the main unit, the display of the Pod is shown at normal size, not full-screen.
(Snapshot): Saves the content shown in the content area as an image.
(Annotation): Displays buttons that allow you to draw lines and pictures and to paste sticky notes on the content
shown in the content area.
Note
The annotation function cannot be used on the whiteboard.
(Delete): Deletes content that was shown in the content area from Vision Exchange.
Note
Snapshot images cannot be deleted using this method. Delete snapshot images from the snapshot list.
Mirroring must be re-established in order to redisplay images which have been deleted and which originate from mirrored
user devices.
(Full Screen): Displays the content shown in the content area in full-screen mode. is displayed during full-
screen mode. Press to return to normal display mode.
Hint
There are two full-screen display formats. You can set which format is displayed on the [Full Screen] page of the [Setting]
screen.
Full Screen 1
Displays the information area and main toolbar on the screen.
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Full Screen 2
Displays the content only. The tab at the top of the screen and appear in response to mouse or touch
operation, and then are hidden again after 3 seconds. You can also display the information area by pressing the
tab at the top of the screen.
Side toolbar
Press the buttons to recall various functions.
Hint
The displayed buttons can be changed using the [Icons] page of the [Setting] screen.
(Video conferencing): Displays a window for starting video conferencing. During video conferencing, (End
video conferencing) is displayed. Press to display the window for terminating video conferencing.
(Whiteboard): Creates a new whiteboard.
(Participants): Displays a list of the users connected via Skype for Business.
(Notifications): Displays the list of notifications.
(Close session): Displays a dialog box that asks whether you want to close the current session.
(Shut down): Displays a dialog box that asks whether you want to shut down the main unit.
4.
Thumbnail area
Displays a list of content, including user device video during mirroring, video from external devices connected to the
rear panel connectors, whiteboard, and snapshots.
5.
Pod sharing area
Displays video of the content area of the Pods connected to the main unit. The video of the content area of the main
unit is displayed on the Pods.
Displayed only during Pod sharing.
Note
The sort order of images from each Pod can be changed using the [Pod Sharing] page of the [Setting] screen.
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Video conferencing area
Displays the video of the camera connected to the main unit and the video of the cameras of participants.
Displayed only during video conferencing.
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Turning on the Main Unit
Use the following startup procedure when using the main unit.
Hint
If Pod power supply operation is linked to the main unit, the specified Pod will turn on when the main unit is turned on. The power
supply link setting is configured on the [Pod Sharing] page of the [Setting] screen.
To shut down
Press in the bottom right of the screen to display the [Shut down] dialog box, and press [OK].
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Turn on the displays connected to the main unit.
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Press the power switch on the front panel of the main unit.
When power is turned on, the LED around the switch is lit green.
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Activating Option Functions
Option functions can be used without limitations with Vision Exchange by purchasing a license and activating the license
on the main unit or a Pod.
Purchase a license and obtain a purchase code before performing the following procedure.
Note
For details about purchasing a license, contact your dealer.
The Active Learning license and Remote Communication license are not supported on a Pod.
The following procedure describes activating a license on the main unit as an example. The procedure is the same on a Pod,
although the content displayed on the screen will differ slightly.
Check the Device Unique ID of the main unit that will use the option functions.
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Start the main unit, and press on the Home screen.
The [Administrator Password] dialog box appears.
1.
Enter the administrator password, and press [Login].
If an administrator password has not been configured, leave the field empty and press [Login].
The [Administrator Menu] screen appears.
Note
Set the administrator password the first time that you log in. The administrator password can be set on the
[Administrator] page of the [Setting] screen.
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Note
The installation key is linked to the Device Unique ID of the main unit. When issuing an installation key, always enter the Device
Unique ID of the main unit that will use the option functions.
If the Device Unique ID used when issuing the installation key differs from the Device Unique ID of the main unit on which the
installation key is entered, activation will fail.
Related Topic
Licenses and Software
Press [License] to display the [License] screen, and check the character string displayed in [Unique Device ID].
3.
Access the “Upgrade and License Management Suite” in a web browser on a computer, and register the
obtained purchase code.
URL: https://ulms.sony.net
When registering a purchase code, you can issue an installation key for as many licenses as you have purchased.
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Enter the Device Unique ID of the main unit in the “Upgrade and License Management Suite.”
An installation key is issued.
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On the [License] screen of the main unit, enter the installation key in the corresponding option license
entry field, and press [Activate].
Activation is successful when “Activated” is displayed in green.
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Overview of Personal Note Taker Function
The Personal Note Taker function displays content shown in the content area on the main unit or a Pod on a user device.
It allows you to download the content area display as an image, and to write on and attach sticky notes to that image.
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User Devices That Support the Personal Note Taker Function
The specifications required for using the Personal Note Taker function on user devices vary depending on the operating
system (OS).
Note
Operating systems and web browsers not included below are not supported.
In web browsers on Windows OS and macOS, display magnification exceeding 200% is not supported. The screen may not be
displayed correctly.
The iOS version of Safari has a function to zoom the display by double-tapping, but do not use this function when accessing
Vision Exchange. If the display is zoomed in unintentionally, select the address bar of Safari and press the Enter key to reset the
display.
Windows OS
OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit version only)
OS language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish
Web browser: Google Chrome (latest version)
macOS
OS: Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave
OS language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish
Web browser: Safari
iOS
OS: iOS 12
OS language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish
Web browser: Safari
Android OS
OS: Version 7/8/9
OS language: English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish
Web browser: Google Chrome (latest version)
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Accessing the Personal Note Taker Function on a User Device
To exit the Personal Note Taker function
Press .
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Enter the IP address displayed at the top right of the main unit or Pod screen in the URL bar of a web
browser on a user device.
The login screen appears.
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Enter the passcode displayed at the top right of the screen of the main unit or Pod, select [Viewer] for the
login mode, and press [Login].
The Personal Note Taker function becomes enabled after logging in to the main unit or a Pod.
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