OWNER’S MANUAL Video Conference System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL RVF1000 P/NO : MFL66683302 1105 (V1.
Safety Information 1 Safety Information 1 Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety Information Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Safety Information Safety Warnings and Cautions 1 Safety Information The following are warnings and cautions for the safety of the users and for the prevention of any property damage. Please read the following carefully. WARNING • Turn off the system before installation. Do not plug in several electric devices to the same outlet. -- • -• This may cause fire. Install the system on a plain surface with sufficient air ventilation. Do not place the system on an elevated surface.
Safety Information 5 CAUTION Please beware of the following precautions before installing the VCS. Avoid positioning the product in any place where the unit may come into contact with moisture, dust, or soot. • Avoid placing in direct sunlight or near heating appliances. • Keep the product away from electric sparks or magnetic substances. • Avoid temperature extremes.
Contents Contents 1 Safety Information 3 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Warnings and Cautions 2 Preparation 8 Introduction 8 What is the VCS System? 8 Features 9 Unpacking 10 11 12 Codec Unit Overview HD Camera Overview Remote Control 12 Battery Installation 3 Installation 13 Connections 13 Precautions 13 Connection Overview 14 HDMI Connection 15 HD Camera Connection 16 PC Connection 17 Connecting to a Network 18 Connecting a Headphone 18 Connecting a Microphone
Contents 38 System Information 38 System Status 38 Audio/Video 39 Network Utility 39 Server Status 7 1 4 Operation 40 40 Before Using the System Placing a Call 40 Placing a Call Manually 41 Placing a Call from the Call History 41 Placing a Call from the Directory 42 Placing a Call using the Speed Dial 42 42 Answering or Rejecting a Call Managing a Call 42 Ending a Call 42 Hiding or Showing User Interface Elements 42 Managing Audio 43 Managing Video Layout 43 Sharing Conten
Preparation 2 Preparation 2 Preparation Introduction What is the VCS System? The LG video conference system is designed to be used for video conferencing that enables people in different places to have a meeting by seeing, listening and speaking to each other on a screen.
Preparation 9 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item.
Preparation Codec Unit Overview a b 2 Preparation HDMI OUT CAME RA RGB(P C c d e ) IN f LAN DC IN POW g h ER i j k a Power indicator: Lights when the unit turns on. b Built-in speaker. c HDMI port: Connects the VCS and the display device with an HDMI cable. d Cooling fan. e Camera connection port: Connects the HD camera. f RGB(PC) IN port: Connects the PC with a D-sub cable for presentation. g LAN port: Connects to a network via a hub with RJ-45 connector.
Preparation 11 HD Camera Overview a 2 Preparation b c d a Internal microphone b Remote sensor: Point the remote control here. c Camera activation indicator: Lights when the camera is connected to the codec unit and activates correctly. d CAMERA IN port: Connects the codec unit and the HD camera with the supplied camera connection cable.
Preparation Remote Control This remote control provides wireless control of all video conference system functions and enables you to navigate the user interface, place and receive calls and control the far end of the camera connected to the system. Button 2 Description Button Description Preparation Use this button to zoom in or zoom out of the far end camera. Use this button to adjust the volume of the system in a call. Use this button to mute microphones of the near end system.
Installation 13 3 Installation Connections Precautions 3 Connection Overview The illustration below shows the connections of the system. For specific information of each connection, refer to the next pages. Connection Overview HDMI OUT HDMI CABLE CAMER A RGB( PC) IN LAN DC IN POW ER CAMER A CABLE 1 2 Optional 3 4 Optional LAN CABLE D-sub CABLE Installation Before setting up the this system, ensure that the monitor, the computer system and other attached devices are turned off.
Installation HDMI Connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from the system to your monitor with the HDMI cable as shown in the following illustrations. HDMI Cable Connection 3 Installation HDMI O UT CAME RA RGB(P C ) IN LAN DC IN POW ER NOTE • It is recommended to use the monitor with the 1280X720 mode for the best image quality.
Installation 15 HD Camera Connection Connect the HD camera to the camera jack of the codec unit with the supplied camera connection cable as shown in the following illustrations. HD Camera Connection HDMI OUT CAMER A RGB( PC) IN LAN DC IN POW ER 3 Installation NOTE • After connection is completed, adjust the angle of the camera to suit your view. • If you use the built-in speaker of the codec unit, the distance between the camera and the codec unit should be more than 1 meter.
Installation PC Connection Transmits an analog video signal from your PC to codec unit. Connect the PC and the codec unit with the optional D-sub 15-pin signal cable as shown in the following illustrations. You can give a presentation to the far-end user with this connection.
Installation 17 Connecting to a Network Connect the codec unit’s LAN port to the corresponding port on your router or network using the optional LAN or Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector. Network Connection HDMI OUT CAME RA RGB(P C ) IN LAN 3 POW ER NOTE When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable, hold the plug portion of the cable. When unplugging, you should hold the lock of the plug portion.
Installation Connecting a Headphone Connect a headphone cable to the headphone port of the codec unit as shown in the following illustrations. Headphone Connection HDMI OUT CAME RA RGB(P C ) IN LAN 3 DC IN POW ER Installation Connecting a Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC port of the codec unit as shown in the following illustrations.
Installation 19 Connecting Power Connect the power cable as shown in the following illustrations. Power Connection HDMI OUT CAME RA RGB(P C ) IN LAN DC IN 3 POW Installation ER CAUTION You must use a supported adapter. If you connect another adapter not offered with the system, you may cause a malfunction, failure or fire. System Connection Check After all of the connections are completed, follow the steps below to check the system operation. 1. Turn on the monitor. 2.
Installation Initial Settings When you access the VCS for the first time, the initial setting screen appears. Select a language and customize the basic settings. 1. Insert two AAA batteries matching 2 and 3 correctly into the remote controller. 2. Turn on the unit. System booting will commence. The logo image will be displayed during the system booting. 3. When the booting is complete the initial configuration menu will be displayed. 4. Select the language for the text displayed on the screen.
Installation 5-1. 21 Select one of the below options. • Start Wizard: Select this option when you want to set the configuration with wizard. If you select this option, follow next steps. NOTE It is recommended that you use the Start Wizard option rather than the Manual Setting option. • Manual Setting: Skip the wizard configuration and display the main setup window. You can set the system configuration manually. NOTE If you setup incorrectly in Manual Setting, you may not be able to connect to calls.
Installation • 7-1. Select this option and press 7-2. Select [Next] and press OK to go to the next step or press ll . The IP address information window is displayed. ll . Static: Select this option when you set the network configuration manually. 7-1. Select this option and press 7-2. Set the below options. ll . -- IP Address: Enter the static IP address of the device. -- Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask IP address. -- Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address.
Installation 23 3 Installation NOTE • Additionally, refer to the on-screen instructions for each option’s setting. • If you want to move to the previous option settings, select Previous and press OK or press l .
Installation a Current Date and Time: Displays the current date and time. b Call History: You can make a call by selecting a number from a list of recently dialed numbers. c Speed Dial: You can see a list of recently saved speed dial number. You can make a call by pressing a number button of remote controller and selecting a number from list. d Local Video Area: Displays the current input video of the local camera.
Installation 25 User Settings General 3 Installation • System Name: Enter a system name using up to 127 characters. The inputted system name is displayed on the main screen. 1. Press OK. 2. Edit the system name using the virtual keyboard or remote control. 3. Press OK to confirm the setting. • • Call Mode: Select a call mode. -- Audio+Video: When you make a call with audio and video. -- Audio Only: Select this option when you want to call with audio only.
Installation Audio Adjust settings for audio input and output devices connected to the system. 3 Installation • • Microphone: Select the audio input to use for the active microphone. -- Auto: The system selects the audio input automatically. -- Camera: Audio input can be activated with internal microphone of the HD camera only. -- Ext. Microphone: Audio input can be activated with external microphone device only. Ext. Microphone Gain: Adjusts the volume level of the external microphone. 1.
Installation 27 Video 3 Installation • Display Resolution: Select the display resolution of the connected monitor. If you change the resolution, the confirmation window is displayed and then press OK to reboot the system. You can set the system to 720p or 480p. The default is 720p. • Camera Brightness: Select the brightness level for the camera. Camera brightness refers to the received amount of light through the lens of the camera.
Installation Date Time 3 Installation • Time Server: Select time setting method. -- Auto: Set the time server automatically. -- Manual: Set the time server manually. Usable NTP servers are shown below. NTP Server time.nist.gov IP address 192.43.244.18 time-a.nist.gov 129.6.15.28 time-b.nist.gov 129.6.15.29 ntp.nasa.gov 198.123.30.132 clock.isc.org 204.152.184.72 time.bora.net 203.248.240.140 • Time Server Address: Enter the IP address or hostname of the time server.
Installation 29 Admin Settings If you select this, the password input window is displayed. To change the administrator settings, you should input the password. The default administrator password is “1234”. Enter the password to display the administrator sub-menu options. Call Settings General 3 Installation • Maximum Call Time: Enter the Maximum Call Time from 1 minute to 99999 minutes. After the entered minutes, the system will lose the call automatically.
Installation H.323 This unit supports the H.323 protocol for placing and receiving video and voice calls. This is used when a gatekeeper function is attempted. 3 Installation • H.323 Name: Enter the name of the device used when making calls with H.323 with the alphabet, numbers and special characters. • E.164 Name: Enter the name of the device used when making calls with E.164. This name is used when users register in the gatekeeper server.
Installation 31 SIP This part is used when users attempt to use a SIP server. 3 Installation • SIP Name: Enter the name of the device used when making calls with SIP. The SIP name can be used with alphanumeric. If you enter other characters except letters, numbers, “.”, “-” and “_”, you cannot connect a SIP call. • Use SIP Server: Set to On when you use the SIP server.
Installation QoS You can specify network Quality of Service (QoS) settings. 3 Installation • • • Dynamic Bandwidth: Adjusts the bandwidth automatically for the best video bandwidth available. -- On: Dynamic bandwidth function is used. -- Off: Not used. IP QoS Type: Select the type of TCP/IP Quality of Service (QoS) that your network uses. -- None: Not used. -- DiffServ: Set to DiffServ (differentiated services) type of Service (QoS) for audio, video and data packets.
Installation 33 Network Settings IP You must set the IP address for the call. 3 Installation • Assignment: Set to STATIC or DHCP for your network configuration. -- DHCP: Select this option when a DHCP server is installed on the network to allow IP address assignment. With this setting, the IP address is assigned automatically. If you set to this, the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, main DNS and sub DNS options are dimmed.
Installation -- Enable: Select when using the static NAT server to traverse your firewall. If you select this option, the NAT Public Address option is enabled. • NAT Public Address: Enter the public IP address or hostname of the system. • Fixed Port: You can fix the TCP and UDP port range. If you set to On, the TCP port and UDP port options are enabled. • TCP Port: Enter the lowest/highest number in the reserved range of the TCP port numbers.
Installation • 35 Community: Specifies the SNMP management community in which you want to enable this system (e.g. lgecommunity or public). LDAP LDAP is the ability to read registered address books in the LDAP server. If you connect to an LDAP server, you can confirm in corporate contact tab in directory. 3 Installation • LDAP: -- Disable: Not used with this function. -- Enable: Selects when the LDAP server allows access to this device.
Installation • IEEE802.1x: -- Disable: Not used with this function. -- Enable: Select this option to 802.1x user authentication. If you select this option, identity, password and EAP method options are enabled. • Identity: Enter the identity name given to you by your IT administrator. This specifies the system’s identity used for 802.1X authentication. • Password: Enter the password given to you by your IT administrator. This specifies the system’s password used for 802.1X authentication.
Installation 37 System Settings Management 3 Installation • Admin Password: Change the password of the administrator if you want. The password is case-sensitive. • System Restart: To restart the system, do the below steps. 1. Select Restart and press OK. The warning window is displayed. 2. Select [OK] and press OK. The system will be restarted. • Setup Initialization: You can initialize the configuration of the setup menu. 1. Select Reset and press OK. The warning window is displayed. 2.
Installation System Information After the configuration setup, you can view the condition of the system. Press INFO to display the information window. System Status You can view the information of the current system status and configuration. 3 Installation Audio/Video You can check the audio/video condition. How to Test the Audio Output 1. Select the Audio Out Test option using the arrow button. 2. Press OK and select the audio output option among the HDMI, Built-In Speaker or Headset Out option.
Installation 39 NOTE If you use the HDMI TV or monitor as a audio output and want to get the high-quality sound, you should run the Audio Out Test for HDMI at the [System Info > Audio/Video] menu. Network Utility You can troubleshoot network connection issues with your system using the ping and traceroute utilities in Network Utility. 1. Select the IP Address field. 2. Press OK to enter a value.
Operation 4 Operation Before Using the System 4 Operation • Before using the LG VCS device, make sure the connections are correct and verify that a proper power supply is used. • Check the connections of the LG VCS device for the correct conditions. • Check that the LG VCS device is connected to the network and power is supplied. • Before using the VCS, make sure the network settings are correct.
Operation 41 NOTE • If you cancel the call, press OK during the dialing. • If the system does not answer the call within about 120 seconds, your system will be disconnected automatically. • Check the IP address of the system before you place a call. If you do not set the IP address correctly or set the wrong IP address, you can not make a call. Placing a Call from the Call History The list of the Call History stores up to 10 recently dialed phone numbers.
Operation Placing a Call using the Speed Dial If you set a speed dial number, you can place a call quickly and easily. Press and hold the registered number button for a while until the call status dialog box appears. Answering or Rejecting a Call You can configure your system to automatically answer incoming calls by setting preferences in [User > General > Answer Type] menu as follows: • Auto Answer: If you select this option, the system automatically answers the first incoming call.
Operation 43 Muting the Active Microphone Press on the remote control. When the active microphone is muted in a call, the microphone symbol microphone changes to the muted icon. Managing Video Layout During a call, video from the connected caller appears in your monitor. You can change the screen layout of near and far end video. Understanding Screen Layouts Typically, screen layouts appear as the following types: • A far end participant or a presentation appears on the left window.
Operation 2. Press RETURN to exit. NOTE Call information automatically refreshes every 5 seconds. Get the Snapshot During a call, you can get a snapshot of the current video image. It will be displayed in the entry of the Call History list. Press ll to take a snapshot. Managing the Directory 4 If you have access to the local directory, you can add, remove or edit entries. Operation Adding an Entry to the Directory You can create up to 1000 entries in the directory.
Operation 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the Name field. Press OK to enter a value. If necessary, use 1/a/A to change the method of text entry for text fields or select the keyboard icon to display the virtual keyboard. After entering a value, hide the keyboard (if you used it to enter the value) and press OK to exit the field. 6. Use the arrow buttons to select the Group item and press OK. Select a group and press OK. NOTE If you make a new group, do the following steps. 6-1.
Operation 4. Modify values in the Edit Directory Entry dialog. 4 Operation Copying an Entry from the Call History You can copy an entry from the Call History list to the My Contact list. 1. From the main screen, press DIRECTORY or press the arrow up button on the remote control or select [Directory] on the main screen and press OK to access the directory. 2. Select the Call History tab. 3. Select the entry you wish to copy to the My Contact tab. 4. Press lll .
Operation 47 Sorting and Searching Basically, directories are sorted in the following order: special characters, numbers, characters. • All: All entries are displayed. • Alphabet: If the first letter of a name in the entries is included in the selected alphabet button, the entries are displayed. • Group: If entries are included in the selected group button, the entries are displayed.
Operation 8. You can control the far site camera to the saved location by selecting the saved number. Using SnapShot You can save entry on directory with the far site user screen picture. 1. Connect to the far site. 2. Press ll on the remote control. “Snapshot of Far side is saved” is displayed on the screen. NOTE • You can confirm this snapshot information in the Call History. • You can save entry with this snapshot information in the My Contact list.
Operation 49 Click [OK] and the system will be rebooted. Uploading the Certification File 1. Follow steps 1-5 described in “Upgrading your System Software”. 2. Click [Upload] of the [Upload Certificate] option. 3. Click [Browse]. 4. Find and open the certificate file. 5. Click [OK]. Importing or Exporting the Address Book 4 Operation Exporting the Address Book 1. Follow steps 1-3 described in “Upgrading your System Software”. 2. Select the [Directory] tab. 3. Click the [Export File] menu.
Appendix 5 Appendix Troubleshooting Symptoms Resolutions Check the power cable is connected correctly. Check the input voltage is correct. The system power does not turn on. Check the main power switch is turned on. If the system power does not turn on even if the power cable is connected correctly, please contact the service center. 5 Appendix The system power is turned on but no video data is displayed on the monitor. The subject is not clear enough to see. Check the input mode of the monitor.
Appendix You hear a distinct echo. 51 If You Use HDMI TV or Monitor • Adjust the volume of the HDMI TV or monitor so that it is not too loud. • Adjust that camera or Mic location is not too close to the HDMI TV or monitor (approximately 1 m or more). • Run the Audio out test at the [System info > Audio/Video] menu. If You Use the Built-in Speaker • Adjust the volume of the codec (built-in speaker) sound not too large.
Appendix Open Source Software Notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/ LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, bash, busybox, dhcpcd, mtd-utils, net-tools, procps, sysutils, openldap, openssh, lighthttpd, php, sqlite, netsnmp-5.2.5.1 LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc, DirectFB, iconv, cairo, gnutls, libcrypt, libgpg-err, libusb. http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.
Appendix 53 Specifications ITEM System In/Out Port Specification Audio Input (1 x Headset In) Audio Output (1 x Headset Output) Camera Input (1 x HD Camera, Microphone In) D-Sub Video In (1 x VGA ) HDMI Video Out (1 x HDMI - 480P, 720P) LAN Port :1 x RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps Power (1 x DC Input - 12 V, 5 A) Communications Camera H.323, SIP Camera Wide-angle lens with 65.4 degree field of view Fixed focus with range from 400 mm to infinity Video Stream 6.
Appendix Audio Features Built-in Ring tone Full duplex for natural conversations Echo cancellation for echo-free calls Automatic noise reduction Automatic gain control Standards G.711, G.722, G.722.1, G.722.1C, G.728, G.729 Speaker 2 Watt (Mono) Other Supported Standards H.323, H.224, H.281 H.225, H.245, H.241, H.
Appendix Power Environmental Data Camera Dimensions Codec Dimensions 55 AC Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.
