SONY PCS-VCS

Sony PCS-VCS Visual Communication Server Software provides a visual communication environment for virtual meeting rooms and supports multipoint connections with participants located in up to 500 locations.

With PCS-EP PC Software, Sony offers the same capabilities for Windows PCs at any location with a broadband connection. This software allows conferences to be set up from any remote location—for example, from home, a temporary office, hotels, and large corporate conference rooms. Any team member can participate in the virtual team meeting anywhere and at any time of the day.

Key Features

• 20p HD video @ 60 fps – high-definition image clarity for business communication
• 8 MP CMOS camera with 3x digital zoom – wide 80.1° field of view
• Built-in speakers & AI-powered audio – automatic noise suppression and echo cancellation
• Multipoint conferencing – up to 3 participants simultaneously (H.320/H.323)
• Kiosk Mode – automated support and remote customer interaction
• Intelligent QoS (ARC, FEC, ARQ) – stable video transmission with minimal latency
• 21.6” WXGA built-in display – 270 cd/m² brightness, 2500:1 contrast ratio
• Fast connectivity via IP (4 Mbps) or ISDN (up to 768 kbps)

Video

• Resolution: 1280 × 720 (720p)
• Max Frame Rate: 60 fps (H.264), 30 fps (H.263, H.261)
• Supported Codecs: H.261, H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 (SIP)
• Image Formats:
  • 4:3 – QCIF, CIF, 4CIF
  • 16:9 – wCIF, w432p, w4CIF, 720p

Audio

• Codecs: G.711, G.722, G.728, MPEG-4 AAC-LC/LD
• Stereo Support: Yes (22 kHz)
• Audio Processing:
  • Acoustic Echo Cancellation
  • Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
  • Noise Suppression

Networking

• Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, SNMP, RTP/RTCP
• QoS (Quality of Service):
  • ARC (Adaptive Rate Control)
  • FEC (Forward Error Correction)
  • ARQ (Automatic Repeat reQuest)
• Bandwidth:
  • IP – 64 kbps – 4 Mbps
  • ISDN – 56 kbps – 768 kbps
• IPv6 & NAT Support

Camera

• Sensor: 8 MP CMOS
• Focus: Auto / Manual
• Field of View: 80.1° (horizontal)
• Zoom: 3x digital
• Preset Positions: 100 stored presets

Display

• Type: 21.6" WXGA LCD
• Resolution: 1366 × 768
• Brightness: 270 cd/m²
• Response Time: 6.5 ms
• Contrast Ratio: 2500:1
• Viewing Angle: 176°

Interfaces

• Video:
  • Input: RGB IN (AUX)
  • Output: RGB OUT
• Audio:
  • AUX Mic Input (L/R, analog, compatible with Sony PCS-A1/A3)
  • AUX Input (mini-jack, stereo)
  • Headphone Output (stereo)
  • REC Output (stereo)
• Networking: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
• Control: RS-232C
• Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick
• Tablet Connection: Yes

Power & Mounting

• Power Supply: DC 19.5V (AC 100-240V adapter)
• Power Consumption: 5A
• Operating Temperature: 5°C – 35°C
• Dimensions: 557.1 × 456.5 × 214.2 mm
• Weight: 8.2 kg

Package Contents

• AC Adapter
• RF Remote Control
• 2 AA Batteries
• CD-ROM (User Manual)
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card