TANDBERG 880 User manual

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Software version B4
D12788-01
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Introduction
This User Manual is provided to help you make the best use of your TANDBERG system. The TANDBERG
system offers superior quality audio and video in a fully-featured unit.
Main Features:
• Supports videoconferencing via both IP and ISDN networks.
• Selection of up to 768 kbps call quality.
• Built-in MultiSiteTF *- a maximum of 5 sites including a minimum of 1 telephone call can participate in joint
meetings, each benefiting from the same superb audio and video quality. Both Continuous Presence and Voice
Switched mode is supported. A combination of ISDN and IP participants is possible. The TANDBERG
videoconferencing system can also be used purely as an audio-bridge (with an ISDN connection).
• Embedded encryption for call privacy and security.
• Natural Presenter Package* consisting of:
Duo VideoTF - allows participants at the far end to simultaneously watch a presenter on one screen and a
live presentation on the adjoining screen.
Digital ClarityTF - participants enjoy presentations of exceptionally high quality resolution video.
PC PresenterTF - an easily accessible PC connection plug.
PC SoftPresenterTF - show PC images via your LAN connection.
•Natural VideoTF - 60 fields per second true interlaced picture.
•DownspeedingTF - if channels are dropped during a videoconferencing session, the connection is automatically
maintained without interruption.
• Streaming – allows broadcasting of audio/video via an IP network.
• Web-interface for streaming, text chat/closed captioning, system management, diagnostics and software
uploads.
• Worldwide compatibility with other standards-based videoconferencing systems.
INTHIS GUIDE, WE’VE INCLUDED
HELPFUL TIPS AND NOTES. THEY APPEAR
LIKE THIS ONE.
TIP
* - option. To check which options are installed, press MENU and the Quick key ‘System Info’.
TF- TANDBERG first.

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Menu structure
The on-screen menu structure is shown below.
Press the MENU key on the remote control to enter/leave the Main Menu.
Call Quality
Advanced
Settings
Main Menu
Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to navigate.
Press OKto select.
OK
MCU Services Audio
Settings
Presentations Video
Settings
Utilities Terminal
Settings
Echo Control
Tones&Volume
ISDN Switch
Type
Line 1 Setup
Line 2 Setup
Adv. ISDN
Settings
ISDN-BRI
Settings
Inputs
Outputs
AGC Settings
Restore Audio
Defaults
Level Settings
Line 3 Setup
Exit
Diagnostics
Focus
Brightness
Whitebalance
Video Name
VGA Settings
Disconnect
Site #
Terminate
Meeting
Request Floor
Release Floor
Chair Control
Terminal
Names Floor to
Site #
Quick Menu
View Site #
End View
Release
Chair
Take Chair
Rel. Floor to
site #
System Info
Call Status
View Current
Settings
Restore
Defaults
Channel
Status
Software
Options
Data Port 1
Language
LAN
Settings
Call
Settings
Network
Profiles
VNC Settings
H.323
Settings
SNMP
Adv. H.323
Streaming
Settings
IP Settings
Test
Subsystem
System
Selftest

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The TANDBERG 880
Videoconferencing System
At a glance — the TANDBERG 880 system
Remote Control Microphone
Camera
Codec

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Camera
The built-in camera includes a high quality colour camera with a fast pan/tilt/zoom action. The camera is
controlled by the system’s infra-red remote control and operates pan/tilt, focus and zoom.
Codec
The Codec is the heart of the system. The main task for the Codec is the compression of outgoing video, audio
and data, the transmission of this information to a remote site and the decompression of the incoming
information. Hence the name Codec. Intelligent Call Management (ICM) and the SoftMux are features built into the
Codec.
Remote control
The remote control is used to control all functions of the system. There is a separate remote control for operating
the monitor.
Table microphone
The high quality table microphone is specially designed to be used on a table during a video conference.
The ideal location for the microphone is on a flat surface at least 2m (6.5 ft) from the front of the system. The
microphone cable should always point towards the system.
The system will automatically equalize sound levels. Loud and soft voices are picked up and transmitted to the far
end at approximately the same level.

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Getting started
Getting started
System start-up
Your system should be in standby mode. When in standby mode, pressing any key or picking up the remote
control will wake up the system. An incoming call will also wake up the system.
If the system does not respond, make sure the system is switched on by using the On/Off switch located at
the rear of the Codec. After a few seconds you should see a ‘Welcome’ menu on the monitor.
If this does not help, verify that your monitor is switched on. To switch the monitor on you normally push the
power button on the front of the monitor (depending on monitor type).
Welcome menu
After a user-definable boot-up logo is shown, the following menu is shown. This menu should provide you with the
most important system information. For further system information, select the Quick key ‘System Info’.

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Basics
The system’s most commonly used functions are accessible directly from the remote control by single key
presses. In addition, the user interface is represented by on-screen menus. Individual items within the menus and
lists can be selected by moving a white highlighter bar to the desired option.
Quick Keys
The three buttons on top of the remote control refer to the blocks at the bottom of the
screen. The text inside the blocks will change depending on which menu is selected.
The three Quick Keys have different colors.
Preset keys
Activate pre-stored camera positions.
Video source keys
Activate connected video sources.
Camera control and menu navigation keys
Frequently used keys allowing you to control your own camera and the far end camera,
control your volume, select and move self-view, switch your microphone off and navigate
in the menu system.
Dialing keys / Preset keys
Used to make a call. The twelve number keys, (0-9), #, * operate in the same way as
on a modern push-button telephone. These buttons are also used when entering a name
into a text field.

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Getting started
Making and ending calls
Making a call
To make a call, enter the number or the IP-address of the unit you wish to call using the Dialing keys and
press CONNECT.
ISDN call
The system will, by default, try to connect using Quality: Auto (see table overleaf). If the requested quality
(bandwidth) cannot be established, the system will establish a connection on as high quality as possible.
The SoftMux ensures high reliability and includes the unique Downspeeding feature. If channels are dropped
during a meeting, Downspeeding automatically maintains the connection without interrupting the call in progress.
The SoftMux also enables you to dial to other videoconferencing equipment, phones and mobile phones in the
same way and provides you with on-screen, real-time feedback on the progress of a call.
LAN call
To make a call via a LAN, enter an IP-address by using a * as the ‘dot’ in the IP-address, e.g. 123*3*0*12 will be
interpreted as 123.3.0.12. If a gatekeeper is present, you may place IP-calls using “telephone-style” numbers (an
E.164 alias), according to the numbering plan implemented in the gatekeeper. The dialed number will then be
translated into an IP-address by the gatekeeper.
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TIP
Access Code
If the system requires an Access Code, enter the code and press OK to proceed making a call:
Using sub-address / extension address / MCU password
To specify an ISDN sub-address or its LAN equivalent extension address (TCS-4), add a star (*) after the number
and then enter the sub-address/extension address.
Example: 12345678*10 ( <number>*<Sub-address/extension address/MCU password>)
When calling to external MCU’s requiring a password (TSC-1), this password can be added after the star (*). If no
password is specified, a menu will prompt you to enter the password (after connected to the MCU).
SUB-ADDRESS IS USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT SYSTEMS ON THE SAME ISDN LINE.
TCS-4 IS USED TO ADDRESS DIFFERENT SYSTEMS ON ALAN, WHEN DIALING IN VIA AGATEWAY.