Sony PCSTL33 Desktop Video Communication System

Sony Updated: 2008-04-21 RSS

A Sleek, Personal, All-in-one Visual Communication System,the PCS-TL33 Doubles as a PC Display and is Easy toOperate With its Single-layer GUI and Supplied Mouse. An Ideal Choice - Either for Your Desktop or a Small Meeting Space.

Highlights:

* All-in-one design
* Easy setup and built-in network interface (UPnP)
* Simple menu structure / easy operation with a mouse
* Kiosk Mode for one touch dialing
* Multitasking (simultaneous Videoconferencing/PC)
* H.239 Data-sharing capabilities
* Memory stick /memory stick PRO media support
* Still image capturing function
* Multiple display modes
* Excellent video quality
* Superb sound
* Secure videoconferencing H.235
* QoS (quality of service)
* Adaptive rate control (ARC)
* Real-time auto repeat request (ARQ)
* Transportable
* Participation in multi-point videoconferencing
* NAT/Firewall H.460 standard support
* Shared Phone book H.350/LDAP support

Features:

All-In-One Design: The PCS-TL33 is an all-in-one videoconferencing system that combines a built-in camera, widescreen 17.1-inch*1 WXGA LCD, speakers and a microphone in one compact and sleek body. What's more, it even doubles as a PC display. And the unit has a privacy cover that can be closed at times when you prefer not to be seen when a call comes through. The unit also has a height adjustment and swivel mechanism so that it can be adjusted for optimal viewing. And because the unit meets VESA standards for mounting on a bracket, it can be installed in a way that maximizes desktop workspace. *1 Viewable area measured diagonally.

Easy Setup and Built-In Network Interface: With a built-in Ethernet interface, the PCS-TL33 can be configured by simply plugging it into a LAN and making a few quick settings on its intuitive setup menu. The PCS-TL33 supports data-transfer rates of up to 2 Mb/s over IP networks (H.323), making high-quality videoconferencing possible.

Simple Menu Structure / Easy Operation With a Mouse: The PCS-TL33 was thoughtfully designed with an intuitive GUI, utilizing translucent cascading menus and displaying all menu-items on one layer. The PCS-TL33 can be controlled by the supplied mouse, which can be connected to the PCS-TL33 directly. The mouse can also be used to control a PC by connecting a separate cable between the PCS-TL33 and the PC. For ease of use, text messages are displayed at the bottom of the screen as a guide. And the intuitive icons make it quick and easy to change display layouts, capture images, and place calls.

Kiosk Mode: The PCS-TL33 has a convenient KIOSK mode that can be used to provide unattended services for applications such as remote consulting or customized distance learning. This mode not only makes your connections easy, but is also a delight for system integrators because it is both easy to configure and flexible. For example, up to 30 locations can be preset and customized thumbnail images can be designed

User-Friendly One-Click Dialing: A unique feature of the PCS-TL33 is one-click dialing, which allows you to easily connect to any of your listed contacts with a click on the screen. By preprogramming your contact information, picture icons and contact names will appear at the left side of the main menu. Up to 30 contacts for one-touch dialing can be flagged from a maximum of 300 registered contacts.

Multitasking (Simultaneous Videoconferencing/PC): With the PCS-TL33, you can continue to work on your PC even while you are on a videoconference call. This unique feature is ideal for businesspeople who want to increase their productivity.

H.239 Data-Sharing Capabilities: When using the optional PCSA-DSM1 Data Solution Module, which is neatly integrated into the rear of the unit, the PCS-TL33 is capable of sending or receiving*2 any image that can be displayed on a PC (presentation data) in native XGA resolution during a videoconference. And because the PCSA-DSM1 is equipped with an RGB out connector, presentation data from the PCS-TL33 can be enlarged by connecting the unit to equipment such as a projector or a large display. *2 Sending presentation data requires the optional PCSA-DSM1 Data Solution Module (DSM). Although the PCS-TL33 can receive presentation data without the DSM, it can receive this data at a higher refresh rate when the DSM installed.

Memory Stick /Memory Stick PRO Media Support: If multiple users choose to use a single PCS-TL33, each user can store their personal contact information on Memory Stick media cards. After inserting the Memory Stick media into the PCS-TL33, the unit automatically recognizes and activates the private phonebook,thereby eliminating the need to re-enter contact information to place a call. In addition to the private phonebook function, the PCS-TL33 supports Memory Stick media for storing still image data received from your videoconferencing counterpart, capturing videoconference images, and for installing optional software.

Still Image Capturing Function: The image from your videoconferencing counterpart can be captured and stored in the PCS-TL33 memory or on Memory Stick media. This image can then be easily registered in your address book as a picture icon for one-click dialing.

Multiple Display Modes: The PCS-TL33 has multiple display modes such as Full Screen, Picture-in-Picture, or Picture-and-Picture (including a side by side split screen). What's more, a unique 3-window layout mode is available, which displays presentation data on the left side of the screen while displaying videoconferencing images in two small windows on the right side of the screen. Any of these flexible display modes can be selected so that both videoconferencing images and presentation data can be displayed in a manner that is effective and pleasing to the eye.

Excellent Video Quality: The PCS-TL33 complies with the ITU-T H.264 video codec in addition to previous versions of ITU-T videoconferencing codecs to maintain compatibility with legacy systems. ITU-T H.264 is the latest video 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-TL33 as it supports MPEG-4 AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at 14 kHz. Boasting dual-integrated speakers and a built-in echo canceling microphone, 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.

Secure Videoconferencing: Secure videoconferencing over a network is possible because the PCS-TL33 supports 128-bit encryption. The PCS-TL33 offers two encryption modes, one that complies with the ITU-T H.235 standard, which allows encrypted communication with other H.235 compliant systems, and another that is Sony proprietary, which is ideal when connecting to other PCS Series systems and offers higher security. When either of these encryption modes is active, video, audio, and graphics are encrypted for the duration of the videoconference.

QoS (Quality of Service): When holding a videoconference over a network, a common concern is how to maintain video and audio quality when the performance of the network is changing. The PCS-TL33 provides two advanced functions to enhance QoS over a network:

Adaptive Rate Control (ARC): The adaptive rate control function automatically varies the video bit transfer rate to meet changing network conditions. It also selects the most appropriate frame rates, which helps prevent audio and video breakup.

Real-Time Auto Repeat Request (ARQ): The real-time ARQ function recovers lost IP packets. This is performed by buffering the packets at the encoder and resending any that are lost. This feature helps maintain the audio and video quality, and helps prevent picture collapse even under high network traffic conditions.

Transportable: The all-in-one PCS-TL33 is equipped with a handle and has a relatively light weight of 8 kg (17 lb 10 oz), making it portable and easy to transport.

Participation in Multi-Point Videoconferencing: The PCS-TL33, as a dependent unit, can be used to participate in multi-point videoconferences. When the PCS-TL33 is in a multi-point videoconference environment with an MCU (Multipoint Control Unit) software equipped host system, such as the PCS-TL50 or PCS-G50, the PCS-TL33 can receive multi-screen video images and audio directly from that host system. And also by using the Broadcast Mode on the unit, you can override the multi-screen video image and send your image to all of the videoconference participants as required.