Data Conference Using

Chapter5

Data Solution Module

This chapter shows you how to use the optional PCSA-DSM1 Data Solution Module to incorporate the screen display data of a computer or similar into a videoconference.

The optional PCSA-DSM1 Data Solution Module is designed for internal installation in the PCS-TL33. It allows sending the pictures or text data displayed on a computer connected to the PCS-TL33 to the remote party in a videoconference. You can also connect a projector to the Data Solution Module and display a high-resolution computer screen image sent by the remote party at the local site.

Even if no Data Solution Module is installed or if another videoconferencing system such as PCS-1/1P, PCS-11/11P, PCS-TL30, PCS-TL50, PCS-G50/G50P, PCS-G70/G70P, or PCS-1600 is used, the receiving party can view the computer images sent from the other party. However, the quality of the picture received will vary depending on the components of the system. If the Data Solution Module or Data Solution Box is installed, a higher frame rate (number of frames per second) is possible, which allows viewing high-resolution moving images from a computer. To display the computer images sent from the other party during PC mode, press the (Videoconference) button on the system and switch to videoconference mode.

For details on picture quality depending on the system configuration, see “Picture quality of the Data Solution Module” on page 75.

For details on RGB signal input/output specifications, see the section “Acceptable RGB Input/Output Signals” on page 117.

Note

If the position of the received computer image is off center, switch to PC mode and switch back to videoconference mode to correct the positioning.

Restrictions on the IP address of the system when using the Data Solution Module

The IP address available for the PCS-TL33 Video Communication System is restricted when you use the PCSA-DSM1 Data Solution Module. Moreover, a network

for communication between the Data Solution Module and the PCS-TL33 should be set up to be a separate segment. As a result, unusable IP address is the value obtained from the AND operation with the address of the Data Solution Module for communication and the network

mask.

(Unusable IP address for the PCS-TL33) = (IP address of the PCSA-DSM1) & (Network mask)

The IP address of the PCSA-DSM1 is fixed at “192.254.1.2”. If the Network mask is assumed to be “255.255.0.0”, an unusable IP address is as follows:

192.254.m.n (0 ≤ m ≤ 255, 0 ≤ n ≤ 255)

Note on the camera picture when using the Data Solution Module

When transmitting a signal via the Data Solution Module, the camera picture quality will be lower owing to the decreased number of frames.

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