Sony PCS-TL50P User Manual
All-In-One Design
Unlike typical videoconference systems, the
PCS-TL50P has everything you need built
into a single package that can double as a
PC monitor. Its bright 20-inch wide display
can properly present images in both 16:9
and 4:3 aspect ratios. The unit also has a
built-in digital PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) camera
that is used to precisely capture images, and
a privacy shutter that can be closed at times
when you prefer not to receive
videoconference calls. In addition, built-in
speakers and microphones provide high
audio quality during videoconferences.
PCS-TL50P has everything you need built
into a single package that can double as a
PC monitor. Its bright 20-inch wide display
can properly present images in both 16:9
and 4:3 aspect ratios. The unit also has a
built-in digital PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) camera
that is used to precisely capture images, and
a privacy shutter that can be closed at times
when you prefer not to receive
videoconference calls. In addition, built-in
speakers and microphones provide high
audio quality during videoconferences.
Easy Operation
The PCS-TL50P is thoughtfully designed
with an intuitive GUI and a user-friendly
remote commander unit. Displaying only
required information, the menus are intuitive
and easy to navigate; in addition, text
messages are displayed at the bottom of the
screen as a guide. Buttons on the remote
commander unit are cleanly situated for ease
of use. And one-touch operation makes it
quick and simple to change display layouts,
capture images, and place calls.
with an intuitive GUI and a user-friendly
remote commander unit. Displaying only
required information, the menus are intuitive
and easy to navigate; in addition, text
messages are displayed at the bottom of the
screen as a guide. Buttons on the remote
commander unit are cleanly situated for ease
of use. And one-touch operation makes it
quick and simple to change display layouts,
capture images, and place calls.
Easy Setup
With a built-in Ethernet interface, the
PCS-TL50P can be configured by simply
plugging it into a LAN and making a few
quick settings on its intuitive setup menu.
The PCS-TL50P supports datatransfer rates
of up to 2 Mb/s over IP networks, making
high-quality videoconferencing possible.
An optional PCSA-B768S or PCSA-B384S
ISDN Unit (network adapter) is available
for videoconferences over ISDN networks;
these units support data-transfer rates over
ISDN lines at up to 768 Kb/s or 384 Kb/s,
respectively.
PCS-TL50P can be configured by simply
plugging it into a LAN and making a few
quick settings on its intuitive setup menu.
The PCS-TL50P supports datatransfer rates
of up to 2 Mb/s over IP networks, making
high-quality videoconferencing possible.
An optional PCSA-B768S or PCSA-B384S
ISDN Unit (network adapter) is available
for videoconferences over ISDN networks;
these units support data-transfer rates over
ISDN lines at up to 768 Kb/s or 384 Kb/s,
respectively.
User-Friendly One-Click Dialling
A particulary user-friendly feature of the
PCS-TL50P is one-click dialling, which
allows you to easily connect to any of your
listed contacts with a click on the screen. By
pre-programming your contact information,
picture icons and contact names will appear
at the bottom of the main menu. Calls are
placed by pressing the button on the remote
commander unit that corresponds to the
picture icon. Up to 30 contacts in the phone
book can be flagged for one-click dialling.
PCS-TL50P is one-click dialling, which
allows you to easily connect to any of your
listed contacts with a click on the screen. By
pre-programming your contact information,
picture icons and contact names will appear
at the bottom of the main menu. Calls are
placed by pressing the button on the remote
commander unit that corresponds to the
picture icon. Up to 30 contacts in the phone
book can be flagged for one-click dialling.
Memory Stick™ Support
Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO
support allows users to store their contact
information, still image data received from
videoconferencing counterparts and images
from conferences on a Memory Stick. You
can simply insert the Memory Stick and the
unit automatically recognises and activates
the user’s private phonebook, eliminating the
need to re-enter contact information.
Memory Stick support is also of real benefit
to network administrators, allowing them to
store, for example, factory settings, firmware
updates or other network settings and
configurations on a Memory Stick and use
that to update or re-configure units quickly
and easily.
support allows users to store their contact
information, still image data received from
videoconferencing counterparts and images
from conferences on a Memory Stick. You
can simply insert the Memory Stick and the
unit automatically recognises and activates
the user’s private phonebook, eliminating the
need to re-enter contact information.
Memory Stick support is also of real benefit
to network administrators, allowing them to
store, for example, factory settings, firmware
updates or other network settings and
configurations on a Memory Stick and use
that to update or re-configure units quickly
and easily.
Data-Sharing Capabilities
Data originated on your PC can be shared
with your videoconferencing counterparts,
making communication even more effective.
Any image that can be displayed on a
PC can be sent or received in native
XGA resolution, allowing all parties to share
data during a videoconference.
with your videoconferencing counterparts,
making communication even more effective.
Any image that can be displayed on a
PC can be sent or received in native
XGA resolution, allowing all parties to share
data during a videoconference.
Picture-in-Picture/Picture-and-Picture
With the choice of Picture-in-Picture or
Picture-and-Picture (split screen) layout
options, both near- and far-end video and/or
data can be displayed in a manner that is
pleasing to the eye.
Picture-and-Picture (split screen) layout
options, both near- and far-end video and/or
data can be displayed in a manner that is
pleasing to the eye.
Multitasking (Simultaneous Video-
conference/PC or Video Display)
conference/PC or Video Display)
With the PCS-TL50P, you can continue to
work on your PC even while you are on a
videoconference call. This unique feature is
ideal for busy executives who want to
increase their productivity.
work on your PC even while you are on a
videoconference call. This unique feature is
ideal for busy executives who want to
increase their productivity.
Excellent Video Quality
The PCS-TL50P complies with the ITU H.264
video codec in addition to previous versions
of ITU videoconferencing codecs to maintain
compatibility with legacy systems. ITU H.264
is the latest standard that offers high-picture
quality at a much lower bit rate than the
H.263 standard.
video codec in addition to previous versions
of ITU videoconferencing codecs to maintain
compatibility with legacy systems. ITU H.264
is the latest standard that offers high-picture
quality at a much lower bit rate than the
H.263 standard.
Superb Sound
Clear and natural-sounding audio is
produced with the PCS-TL50P as it supports
MPEG-4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at
14 kHz.
produced with the PCS-TL50P as it supports
MPEG-4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at
14 kHz.
*
Boasting dual-integrated speakers
and microphones, and a built-in echo
canceller, audio quality is much higher than
conventional speakerphone systems. Also, a
microphone jack and a headphone jack are
available for external microphone or headset
use.
canceller, audio quality is much higher than
conventional speakerphone systems. Also, a
microphone jack and a headphone jack are
available for external microphone or headset
use.
*MPEG-4 AAC is available with a peer-to-peer connection
only.
Main Features
Microphone
Right side panel desriptions
One-Click Dialling
Power switch and indicator
Turns the system on/off. When the
power is turned on, the indicator is
green.
Turns the system on/off. When the
power is turned on, the indicator is
green.
MENU button
Displays the picture adjustment
menu on screen
Displays the picture adjustment
menu on screen
Camera
Speakers
OK button
Confirms the selected item or the
adjusted value.
Confirms the selected item or the
adjusted value.
▲/▼
buttons
Use these buttons to select the
setting item of the picture adjustment
menu or adjust the selected item.
setting item of the picture adjustment
menu or adjust the selected item.
Memory Stick™ slot
Insert a Memory Stick™
media into this slot.
Insert a Memory Stick™
media into this slot.
Headphones jack
Microphone jack (minijack)
Connects to the optional
PCS-A1 or PCS-A3
microphone.
Connects to the optional
PCS-A1 or PCS-A3
microphone.