Operating Instructions HD Visual Communication-MPCS Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read this manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. HD Visual Communication-MPCS (hereafter abbreviated as “HDVC-MPCS”): Software Version 2.
Introduction Introduction About this Manual This manual describes how to operate the HDVC-MPCS from the HDVC-MPCS Console. By using the HDVC-MPCS Console, you can perform operations such as starting a conference, changing the screen layout, changing address book settings etc. The HDVC-MPCS Console can be used by simply accessing a server that has the HDVC-MPCS software installed from your computer’s browser. Special software is not required.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Before Operation ......................................................................................6 Data Security .....................................................................................................................6 Privacy and Right of Publicity .........................................................................................6 Preparation ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents Registering/Editing the Address Book ............................................................................36 Deleting a Site ................................................................................................................38 Maintenance ...........................................................................................39 Activation .........................................................................................................................
Before Operation Before Operation Data Security We recommend observing the security precautions described in this section, in order to prevent the disclosure of sensitive information. Panasonic is not responsible for any damages caused by improper use of this device. Preventing Data Loss Keep a separate record of all information stored in the address book, or make a backup using the HDVC-MPCS Console.
Preparation P r e p System Requirements a r Supported Operating System and Browsers a t i o Microsoft Windows 7 – Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer® 8 – Windows Internet Explorer 10 n Microsoft Windows 8 – Windows Internet Explorer 10 – Mozilla® Firefox® Linux® • Mozilla Firefox Authorised Users Two types of users with different user authorities can log in to the HDVC-MPCS Console.
Preparation Screen Display Login Screen When starting up the HDVC-MPCS Console, the following screen is displayed. A B Language Setting Menu Select "English" from the pull-down menu. Login Button Clicking the button displays a dialogue box to enter the user name and password.
Preparation Home Screen A B C D Screen Selecting Tab Click a tab to jump to the designated screen. Help Button Click the button to display Help. Message Button Click this button to display messages from the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service. The button will become active (its colour turns from grey to blue) when a message from the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service is received.
Preparation Setting Screen A B Setting Menu List Setting menus are displayed. Setting Area Used for making settings such as the bandwidth setting, profile settings for conferences, or registering/ editing the address book.
Preparation Maintenance Screen A B Maintenance Menu List Maintenance menus are displayed. Maintenance Area Used to set up enhanced features or user accounts. Profiles You can register settings such as the sites that can participate in a conference, bandwidth, and screen layout, to a profile before starting a conference. In Normal Mode, it is necessary to specify a profile to start a conference.
Preparation Dial in/Dial out There are 2 types of connection methods to make a conference using HDVC-MPCS, as follows: Connection Methods Description Dial out Call sites to participate in the conference from the HDVC-MPCS. Dial in Have participants in the conference call the HDVC-MPCS. Switching the Display Screen Layout Pattern You can select the screen layout during a conference from the following 7 patterns. The number in the layout configuration shows the display priority of the sites’ images.
Preparation Changing Screen Layout There are 3 methods to change screen layout, as follows: Automated Layout The screen layout changes automatically depending on the number of sites in the conference. Number of sites Layout number 1 CP1 2-4 CP4 5-6 CP6 7-8 CP8 9-10 CP10 11-13 CP13 14-16 CP16 Note • To have the screen layout change automatically, the setting must be configured in Basic Settings (in Ad-Hoc Mode) or in a profile (in Normal Mode).
Preparation Manual Switching (Normal Mode Only) You can change the display position of site images during a conference to one of the following 3 positions. For details, refer to "Changing Display Position of Site Images (Normal Mode Only)". • The first priority position • The last priority position (e.g., The eighth priority position for CP8) • Hide Fixed Display Position (Normal Mode Only) The display position of site images can be preconfigured by profile. For details, refer to "Profile Settings".
Basic Operation B a s i Log in/Log out c O p e r a Log in 1. From a computer, access the HDVC-MPCS Console log in page (http://[IP address for the HDVC-MPCS Console]/hdvc_mpcs/index.cgi). t i Note • o n • The IP address for the HDVC-MPCS Console is the IP address of the server that has the HDVC-MPCS installed. If the server has 2 IP addresses, use either IP address. Select "English" from the drop-down list in the upper right corner of the screen.
Basic Operation Starting a Conference Making a Conference In Normal Mode A conference is made with the sites registered in a profile. You can select which sites participate in the conference and which sites to not dial out to, from the registered sites. 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2. Click the "Conference Start/End" tab in the operation area. • The select conference mode screen is displayed. 3. Set the following items: "Conference Mode": Select "Normal Mode".
Basic Operation 5. In "Screen Layout", select the screen layouts to use for HD video and SD video. Note • • For details about the types of screen layout, refer to "Screen Layout Pattern (Page 12)". This operation cannot be performed if "Auto" is set to "Screen Layout Switching" in the profile selected in step 3. 6. Select the sites to not participate in the conference. 1. Select the sites to not participate in the conference from the "Participant" list. 2. Click "<
Basic Operation Making a Conference In Ad-Hoc Mode 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2. Click the "Conference Start/End" tab in the operation area. • The select conference mode screen is displayed. 3. Select "Ad-Hoc Mode" in "Conference Mode". 4. Click "Next". • The conference start screen is displayed. 5. Select sites to dial out to by following one of the following instructions. Select from the address book: 1. Click "Address Book". 2.
Basic Operation 1. Click "Add". 2. Enter the site's IP address or the Terminal ID of the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service to dial out to. 3. Click "OK". • The sites that will be dialled are displayed in the "Dial Out Endpoint List". Note • • • You cannot select more sites than the number of registered license ports. You cannot add sites which have the same IP address or the same Terminal ID for the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service.
Basic Operation 4. Select the display position from the "Display Position Switching" drop-down list. "Top": The first priority position "Bottom": The last priority position "Hide": Not displayed 5. Click "Execute". • A dialogue box to confirm the change of the display position is displayed. 6. Click "OK". • The display position of the site is changed. Muting/Unmuting the Audio (Normal Mode only) Note • To perform this operation, "Manual Control" in the profile must be set to "Enable".
Basic Operation Changing Screen Layout (Normal Mode Only) Note • To perform this operation, "Screen Layout Switching" in the profile must be set to "Manual". For details, refer to "Profile Settings". 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2. Click the "Conference Operation" tab in the operation area. • The conference operation screen is displayed. 3. Select the screen layout you want to use for HD or SD video from the "Screen Layout Switching" drop-down list. 4.
Basic Operation 3. Select "Show" or "Hide" for "Site Name Display Switching". When in Normal Mode: When in Ad-Hoc Mode: 4. Click "Execute". • A dialogue box to confirm the displaying/hiding of the site name is displayed. 5. Click "OK". • The site’s name is displayed/hidden. Adding Sites during a Conference Note • You cannot add more sites than the number of registered license ports. 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2.
Basic Operation 3. Select the sites you want to add. When in Normal Mode: 1. Click "Add". • Sites in the "Participant" list are displayed. 2. Select the sites you want to add. 3. Click "OK". • The selected sites are dialled out to. When in Ad-Hoc Mode: 1. Select the sites you want to add by performing one of the following procedures: Select from the address book: a. Click "Address Book". b. Select the sites you want to add. c. Click "OK". Enter the address directly: a. Click "Add". b.
Basic Operation Note • If the site has been added, the site’s name (or IP address) and "joined" will be displayed on the site’s screen for approximately 5 seconds. To check the addition of the site on the site’s screen, hide the guides and icons for the site. For details, refer to the Operating Manual or User Manual of the HD Visual Communication Unit. Disconnecting a Site from the Conference 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2.
Basic Operation 3. Click "OK". • The selected site is disconnected from the conference. Disconnect all sites: 1. Click "Disconnect All". • A dialogue box to confirm the disconnection is displayed. 2. Click "OK". • All sites are disconnected from the conference. Note • If the site has been disconnected, the site’s name (or IP address//Terminal ID of the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service) and "left" will be displayed on the site’s screen for approximately 5 seconds.
Basic Operation 2. Click the "Traffic" tab in the operation area. • The traffic status screen is displayed. Note • • When a site in a conference is using "NAT Traversal Service", the Terminal ID is displayed in "Terminal Address". Click "Refresh", and the latest status will be shown on the screen. Ending a Conference 1. Click the "Home" screen selecting tab. • The Home screen is displayed. 2. Click the "Conference Start/End" tab in the operation area. 3. Click "End Conference".
Basic Operation Joining a Conference (Dial In) (On-Site Operation) If you call the IP address of the HDVC-MPCS for a conference or Terminal ID of the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service (dial in) from the HD Visual Communication Unit or the HD Visual Communication Mobile, you can join a conference. For details, refer to the Operating Manual or User Manual of the HD Visual Communication Unit or the Help of the HD Visual Communication Mobile.
Basic Operation Dialling out to Sites (Ad-Hoc Mode) (On-Site Operation) You can dial out to sites using the remote control of the HD Visual Communication Unit. After connecting to the HDVC-MPCS, you can dial out to a registered site by entering the ID number of its profile using the remote control. Note • To use this feature, an Ad-Hoc conference must be in progress. Dialling out to Sites 1. Join a conference using dial in. 2. Press [#][X][X][X].
Settings and Registration S e t t Basic Settings i n g 1. Click the "Settings" screen selecting tab. • The Basic settings screen is displayed. s a 2. Click "Basic Settings" in the setting menu list. n d 3. Set the following items in the setting area. R e g i s t r a t i o n Item Description Value range Default Total Bandwidth Set the total bandwidth that the HDVC-MPCS can use for performing a conference with the sites.
Settings and Registration Item Description Value range Default Voice Activated(VA) Switching*1 Specifies whether to use the Voice Activated Switching feature (The site with the highest volume [speaker] is displayed in the first priority position automatically). Enable, Disable Enable Auto conference start*1 Set whether to start an Ad-Hoc conference automatically when the HDVC-MPCS restarts. Yes, No No Encryption*1*2 Set whether to enable encryption or not.
Settings and Registration value of "Bandwidth" for the SD video settings is higher than the bandwidth of the participants, a conference is established with SD video and the HDVC-MPCS sends SD video image. *1 *2 The items are for Ad-Hoc Mode only. For Normal Mode, it is possible to configure the items in a profile.
Settings and Registration 4. Set the following items in the setting area. Item Value range Default Profile Name*1 Set the profile name. Up to 50 characters ― Description*1 Set the description of the profile. Up to 200 characters ― Encryption Set whether to enable encryption or not. Enable, Disable Set the encryption key when the encryption setting is enabled.
Settings and Registration Item Endpoint List*1 Description Set the sites that can participate in the conference. Value range Default 2 to 32 sites*4 Note • The order of registration corresponds with the display priority. Select from the address book: 1. Click "Address Book". 2. Select the site you want to set, and click "OK". Enter the address directly: 1. Click "Add". 2. Enter the IP address or the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service Terminal ID of the site in "IP Address", and then click "OK".
Settings and Registration Item Description Value range Default Set whether to display the site with the highest volume (speaker) in the first priority position automatically or to change the display position of the site image manually. Voice Activation, Manual Manual Bandwidth Set the maximum bandwidth per site connected with HD video. Individual settings for each site cannot be made. 512 kbps, 768 kbps, 1.0 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 2.0 Mbps 1.
Settings and Registration Deleting Profile 1. Click the "Settings" screen selecting tab. • The Basic settings screen is displayed. 2. Click "Profile" in the setting menu list. • The profile list screen is displayed. 3. Click the ID number of the profile you want to delete. • The profile edit screen is displayed.
Settings and Registration 4. Click "Delete This Profile". • A message to confirm deletion is displayed. 5. Click "OK". • The profile is deleted, and the profile list screen is displayed. Address Book Settings Registering/Editing the Address Book Note • You can register up to 200 sites in the address book. 1. Click the "Settings" screen selecting tab. • The Basic settings screen is displayed. 2. Click "Address Book" in the setting menu list. • The address list screen is displayed.
Settings and Registration 3. Register or edit sites in the address book. To add a new site: 1. Click "Add". To edit a registered site: 1. Select the site you want to edit. 2. Click "Edit". 4. Set the following items: Item Description Value range Site Name Set the site name. Up to 50 characters IP Address/Terminal ID Set the IP address or Terminal ID of the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service. IP Address (within the following ranges): Class A: 1.0.0.0– 126.255.255.255 Class B: 128.0.0.0– 191.255.
Settings and Registration 5. To add a new site: Click "OK". To edit a registered site: Click "Update". • The address book settings are saved, and the address list screen is displayed. Note • If you click "Reset", the settings will be returned to their original state before being edited in step 4. Deleting a Site 1. Click the "Settings" screen selecting tab. • The Basic settings screen is displayed. 2. Click "Address Book" in the setting menu list. • The address list screen is displayed. 3.
Maintenance M a i n Activation t e n a n c e By performing activation (license registration), you can increase the number of sites that can participate in a conference and use the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service. To perform the activation, you must obtain a Registration Key from your dealer and make a registration. First, provide your dealer with the License No. and Registration ID on the Software License Card.
Maintenance 2. Click "Network Status" in the maintenance menu list. • The network status screen is displayed. Note • • Perform the following operation if you want to change the IP address of the HDVC-MPCS for a conference. In this case, it is also necessary to change the IP address of the server. For details, contact your dealer. 1. Click "Change". • The IP address entering screen is displayed. 2. Enter the IP address, and click "OK".
Maintenance • • The detailed result screen is displayed. After the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service period expires, clicking "Disable NAT Traversal Service" will stop the service expiration message from appearing. Port Setting You can configure the ports for connecting the HDVC-MPCS using the KC-VC Series NAT Traversal Service. Note • You cannot configure the ports if activation of the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service is not complete. 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab.
Maintenance Item Description Value range Default RTP for Audio (LAN) Set the port number for the audio RTP port for the LAN side. 5100 to 5194 Site1: 5100, Site2: 5102, Site3: 5104, Site4: 5106, Site5: 5108, Site6: 5110, Site7: 5112, Site8: 5114, Site9: 5116, Site10: 5118, Site11: 5120, Site12: 5122, Site13: 5124, Site14: 5126, Site15: 5128, Site16: 5130 RTP for Audio (WAN) Set the port number for the audio RTP port for the WAN side.
Maintenance 6. Click "OK". • The port settings are changed, and the port setting screen is displayed. Note • It is necessary to configure the port settings for sites up to the number of registered licenses. Language Setting You can specify the language used to display messages from the KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service. 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab. • The maintenance screen is displayed. 2. Click "Language Setting" in the maintenance menu list.
Maintenance 3. Click "Add". • The new account screen is displayed. 4. Set the following items: "User Name": Enter a user name (4 to 16 characters). "Password": Enter a password (6 to 16 characters). "Retype Password": Re-enter the password. "Login Level": Select "Administrator" or "User" from the drop-down list.
Maintenance 3. Select the account you want to delete. Note • You cannot delete accounts that are being used. 4. Click "Delete". • A message to confirm the deletion of the account is displayed. 5. Click "OK". • The account is deleted, and the account setting screen is displayed. Changing the Account Password 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab. • The maintenance screen is displayed. 2. Click "Account Settings" in the maintenance menu list. • The account setting screen is displayed. 3.
Maintenance 4. Set the following items: "Password": Enter a new password. "Retype Password": Re-enter the new password. 5. Click "OK". • The password is changed, and the account setting screen is displayed. Log You can confirm or obtain the history log. 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab. • The maintenance screen is displayed. 2. Click "Log" in the maintenance menu list. • The log screen is displayed. 3. Click "Download" to obtain the history log.
Maintenance Making a Backup of the Configuration Data 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab. • The maintenance screen is displayed. 2. Click "Configuration Data" in the maintenance menu list. • The configuration data screen is displayed. 3. Click "Back-Up". • The screen to confirm the saving of the file is displayed. 4. Save the file. • The backup file is downloaded, and the configuration data screen is displayed.
Maintenance 6. Click "OK". • The configuration data screen is displayed. Shutdown 1. Click the "Maintenance" screen selecting tab. • The maintenance screen is displayed. 2. Click "Shutdown" in the maintenance menu list. • The exit screen is displayed. 3. Select "End HDVC-MPCS" or "Shutdown PC". 4. Click "Execute". • A message to confirm performing the selected operation is displayed. 5. Click "OK". • The selected operation is performed.
Maintenance 2. Click "About" in the maintenance menu list. • The information display screen about the HDVC-MPCS is displayed.
Additional Information A d d i Troubleshooting t When a problem occurs, please refer to the following: i o n a Basic Operation l Problem I Cause and Solution n You cannot log in to the HDVC-MPCS Console. f o • The user name and/or password is incorrect. → Check that the capitalisation of characters is correct, and then try entering them again. r m a t i A site registered in the profile cannot participate in the conference. • You cannot start a conference.
Additional Information Problem Cause and Solution Cannot hear sound. • → • → The image is less visible. • Guides and icons are displayed on the image. → Hide the guides and icons for the site. For details, refer to the Operating The sound is set to mute. Unmute the sound (Page 20). The microphone at the site is set to mute. Ask the site to unmute the microphone. Manual or User Manual of the HD Visual Communication Unit.
Specifications S p e c System Specifications i f Number of Simultaneous Conferences 1 Conference Number of Sites Up to 16 Sites (Depending on the number of the license ports) Connection Mode IP Mode, NAT Traversal Service Mode Maximum Bandwidth 2.0 Mbps (IP Rate) Call Control Standard SIP (TCP/UDP) Connection Dial In, Dial Out Based On the Web Operation, Dial Out Using External Control I/F i c a t i o n s Video Transmission Capacity Reception Capacity Audio Profile H.
Index Index U User 7 A Account 43 Address Book 36 Ad-Hoc Mode 11, 18 B Browser 7 C Conference Mode 11 D Displaying Other Video Sources 14, 27 E End Conference 26 K KX-VC Series NAT Traversal Service 14 M Mute 20 N Normal Mode 11, 16 P Presentation Mode 14, 27 Privacy 6 Profile 11, 31 Protecting Information 6 R Right of Publicity 6 S Screen Display 8 Screen Layout Layout Change 13, 21 Pattern 12 Security 6 Software Version 48 Specifications 52 Start Conference 16 T Troubleshooting 50
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