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VC Systems by Type
H.323 compliant IP systems
SIP compliant IP systems
H.320 compliant ISDN systems
High Definition systems
Network Management solutions
Personal VC systems
Group VC systems
PC based VC systems
Settop based VC systems
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Video Conferencing Products Range


Video Conferencing Products

There are several categories of Video Conferencing products that 21st Century Video supplies, installs, trains and supports. In order to help you select which are applicable, they are listed in various ways according to Standards Compliance (H.323, H.320, SIP & HD), Network Connectivity (IP or ISDN), Size (Personal or Group) and System Type (PC, Set-top or Videophones). Furthermore, for large installations, some form a centralised management maybe considered necessary, so Network Management and Services products such as Gatekeepers, Gateways and Multipoint are included. They are all H.323 and/or H.320 standards compliant, with most also supporting SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). To complete the listing, complimentary products such as Pan, Tilt & Zoom cameras and wireless microphones have been included.

There are also technical papers available to provide more information on:


Standards Compliance (H.323, SIP, H.320 & High-Definition) and Connectivity (IP or ISDN):

H.323 compliant Systems

 

Lists H.323 standards compliant products for Video Conferencing over IP networks. Products include Emblaze-VCON's vPoint HD and Polycom's PVX™, the only two software clients that support H.264 video. Polycom's VSX 7000S that delivers television-like video with crisp and clear audio, Sony's PCS-G50P group system and their PCS-TL50P executive desktop that doubles as a PC monitor.

H.323 Systems
H.323 Systems
 

SIP compliant Systems

 

Lists SIP compliant products for Video Conferencing over IP networks. Polycom's products include the Windows® based PVX software client, the entry level settop V500 and the VSX 5000 group system. Sony's products include the PCS-1P and PCS-G50P group systems and their PCS-TL33P personal desktop that doubles as a PC monitor. There is also the AuPix AP-100 VideoPhone.

H.323 Systems
SIP Systems
 

H.320 compliant Systems

 

Lists H.320 standards compliant products for Video Conferencing over ISDN. Most also adhere to the H.323 standard for Video Conferencing over IP. Products include Polycom's VSX 7000S and VSX 8000 as well as Sony's PCS-1P and PCS-G50P. All of which support mixed mode IP and ISDN Multipoint calls as well as H.239 data showing.

H.320 Systems H.320 Systems
 

Wireless 802.11b/g Systems

 

Lists wireless 802.11b/g compliant video systems that operate at very low bandwidths. The Frontline Communicator is a wireless and wearable solution that offers hands-free operation. Unlike conventional videoconferencing were the user goes to the system, the Frontline Communicator enables the wearer to be on the Frontline, whilst in direct audio and video communications with their team. The Frontline Communicator can also link with H.323 videoconferencing systems.

Wireless 802.11b/g Systems 802.11b/g
 

High Definition Systems

 

Lists High Definition (HD) products for Video Conferencing. Includes PC based, Personal and Group systems. HD is relatively new, requires higher bandwidth and more processing power. Some systems listed here are currently only capable of receiving 720p HD resolution whilst they transmit lower than HD resolution such as 4CIF or CIF.

High Definition Systems HD Systems
 

Network Management and Services:

Network Management and Services

 

Lists Video Conferencing Network Management and Services products. These include VCON's MXM and Radvision's ECS Gatekeepers with centralised management, configuration, conference scheduling and administrative options. Gateways between IP, ISDN and 3G networks, Multipoint Control Units (MCU) and Firewall Traversal solutions.

Network Management and Services Management

Size (Personal or Group):

Personal Systems

 

Lists VideoConferencing products classed as being Personal systems. They are intended to be used as single user systems. All adhere to the H.323 standard for IP conferencing and most have optional ISDN connectivity for H.320 compliance. Products include Emblaze-VCON's vPoint HD and Polycom's PVX, the only software clients that support H.264 video; the Sony PCS-TL33P and Polycom V700, both of which double as a PC monitor.

Personal Systems Personal Systems
 

Group Systems

 

Lists VideoConferencing products classed as being Group systems. They are all capable of including several participants and have remote controlled Pan, Tilt and Zoom, (PTZ), cameras and table-top microphones. All adhere to the H.323 standard for IP conferencing and most have optional ISDN connectivity for H.320 compliance. Products include Polycom's VSX 5000 set-top, Sony's High-End PCS-G70P and Polycom's High-Definition HDX 9000 series.

Group Systems Group Systems

System Type (PC, Set-top or VideoPhones):

PC based Systems

 

Lists PC-based VideoConferencing products. They are mainly intended to be used as single user systems. All adhere to the H.323 standard and some also support SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) for conferencing over IP Networks. Products include Emblaze-VCON's vPoint HD and Polycom's PVX, the only two software clients that support H.264 video.

PC based PC based
 

Set-top based Systems

 

Lists Set-top based VideoConferencing products. These are non-PC systems and most are capable of including several participants in a session. All adhere to the H.323 standard for IP conferencing and most have optional ISDN connectivity for H.320 standards compliance. Products include the Polycom V500 that's suitable for the home office user and Sony's PCS-G50P group system.

Settop based Settop based
 

VoIP Video Phones

 

Lists a range of VoIP (Voice over IP) Video Phones from AuPix. The AP-100 is designed to be compatible with other H.323 and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) based videoconferencing equipment, multi-point conferencing systems and network hardware such as Gateways and Gatekeepers. This allows easy integration for incorporating video into both existing and new networks.

VideoPhones Video Phones

Microphones and Cameras:

Microphones and Mixers

 

Lists audio-technica® range of Microphones and Mixers suitable for use with Video Conferencing systems such as Polycom's PVX or Emblaze-VCON's vPoint HD software clients. Products include the ATW-701 and ATW-702 wireless microphone kits and the U841A, U851R and AT854R wired microphones for use either the AT-MX341a or AT-MX351 SmartMixer®. There's also wireless microphone options.

Microphones and Mixers Microphones
 

Colour Cameras

 

Lists a range of PAL colour cameras from Sony, Canon and Logitech. Ideal for use with PC based Video Conferencing applications such as vPoint HD, or as a second camera input for Set-top systems such as the Polycom VSX 7000S. Most have a Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) capability and include a handheld Infrared controller. They can also be controlled from the application using a VISCA cable.

Colour Cameras Colour Cameras
 


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Updated: 15 April 2008.