Aethra | User manual | VEGA® X7

High Definition system

VEGA

®

X7

HD system

Fully featured split system with embedded

HD inputs and outputs

Highest Quality

Crystal clear audio and superior video quality at 4 Mbps

Enhances Collaboration

Built-in MCU connects up to 9 sites with

Continuous Presence and embedded

PowerPoint ® presentations

Vega

®

X7 is a high-performance system at the cutting-edge of set-top technology.

It is ideal for medium and large-sized videoconferencing sessions that require

HD audio and video quality.

Native HD system

HD is not just technology, it’s a concept embracing Video, Voice and

Content aiming at improving comprehension and productivity.

Vega X7 is the Aethra solution specifically designed and projected for

High Definition.

Supports multiple connectivity

Available in several versions: for connection up to 384 Kbps (512 kbps with optional XLNA) over ISDN BRI and 4 Mbps over IP.

Simultaneous Dual-Stream video

Convenient XGA inputs and outputs provide one-step PC plug-in for simultaneous dual-stream video and live PC presentation with enhanced images.

Easy to configure

Flexible, simple architecture enables easy re-configure of the system. Ready to upgrade simply by adding different cards.

Customizable Graphic User Interface

The user is able to choose layouts and colours from a variety of alternatives.

AUDIOCONFERENCING . PERSONAL VIDEO > MEETING ROOMS > VERTICAL APPLICATIONS . MCU & GATEWAY

VEGA ® X7

Technical Specifications

Supported Standards

• ITU-T H.320

• ITU-T H.323

• IETF-SIP (RFC3261)

• PPPoE

• Video

ISDN

IP networks

IP networks

• Audio

H.261, H.263++, H.264

H.239, H.241

G.711, G.728, G.722,

G.722.1, G.722.1 Annex C,

MPEG4 AAC-LD

• Data T.120

• LDAP H.350

• MCU compatibility H.243, H.231

Transmission

• Bit rate 56 kbps ÷ 512 kbps over ISDN BRI (*)(**)

64 kbps ÷ 4 Mbps over IP (H323/SIP)

64 kbps ÷ 4 Mbps over IP (H323/SIP)

Asymmetric rates

• Simultaneous video motion coding and PC presentations from the XGA input

* with external XLNA module

** 768 BRI, PRI, Leased Network connections available on 3Q2007

Video

• Frame rate

• Video resolution

15 frames per second

@ 56 kbps -128 kbps

30 frames per second

@ 168 kbps - 4 Mbps

720p 1280 x 720 pixels

4CIF 704 x 576 pixels

FCIF 352 x 288 pixels

QCIF 176 x 144 pixels

4CIF 704 x 576 pixels for still images (H.261 Annex D)

4SIF 704 x 480 pixels

SIF 352 x 240 pixels

QSIF 176 x 120 pixels

4SIF 704 x 480 pixels for still images

(H.261 Annex D)

Up to 1024 x 768 pixels over XGA in H.263

• Remote camera control H.281 (H.320 - H.323)

Audio

Audio

G.711

G.728

G.722

Band

300 ÷ 3400 Hz

50 ÷ 3400 Hz

50 ÷ 7000 Hz

G.722.1 50 ÷ 7000 Hz

G.722.1 Annex C 50 ÷ 14000 Hz

AAC-LD 50 ÷ 14000 Hz

Bit rate

48/56/64 kbps

16 kbps

48/56/64 kbps

24/32 kbps

24/32/48 kbps

48/56/64 kbps

• Echo cancellation

• Adaptive post filtering

• Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

• Automatic Noise Suppression

Full-duplex

Hi-Band Digital Microphone Pod

• Range 360°

• Response

• Microphones

50 ÷ 14000 Hz

3

• Mute button

• Up to 2 pods in a daisy-chain configuration

External HD Camera

• Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels

• H. angle of view

• PAN

• TILT

• Zoom

7 to 70 degrees

± 100°

± 25°

10x (optical)

Supported Monitor

• Format PAL, NTSC, HighDef

• Single, Dual monitor, HighDef

• PIP and PAP function

• 16:9

• Dual Monitor Emulation

Network Interfaces

• Basic version

Ethernet

2-Port 10/100BASE-T full-duplex with integrated switch Ethernet 2 RJ-45

• Optional

ISDN

3 BRI with integrated channel aggregator

• Network Module:

3 RJ-45

IDC type connector to connect the Xline Network

Adapter

Network Protocols

• TELNET, HTTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RTP/RTCP,

TCP/UDP, ARP

Network Features

• Differentiated Service (DIFFSERV), IP Precedence,

IP Type of Service (ToS), Auto Gatekeeper Discovery,

Clever Packets Management (AeCPM)

Audio/Video Interfaces

• Video inputs

Doc. Cam. 1

Doc. Cam. 2

Doc. Cam. 3

XGA In

S-video (Mini-DIN)

S-video (Mini-DIN)

Composite (RCA)

DVI-I

2xHD HD-SDI

• Video outputs

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Composite (RCA)

S-video (Mini-DIN)

S-video (Mini-DIN) with monitor detect

XGA Out 2xDVI-I

• Audio inputs

Connection

1xPod mic. 360°

Aux. mic.

Audio In

VCR

Level

Dig.

Mic

Line

Line

Connector

RJ-11 6/6

Stereo jack 3.5 mm

RCA

2 RCA (L/R)

• Audio outputs

Connection

Monitor 1

VCR

Level

Line

Line

Connector

2 RCA (L/R)

2 RCA (L/R)

Auxiliary Interfaces

• Data RS232 Mini-DIN 8-pin with DB9 adapter

• Diagnostics RS232 Mini-DIN 8-pin

• VISCA RS232 Mini-DIN 8-pin supports Canon or Sony, aux PTZ camera

• PC card 1 PCMCIA, type II for Wi-Fi card

Closed Captioning/Text Chat

• T.140 text chat, available from Web

User Interface

• Multilingual on-screen graphic user interface

• User selectable languages:

Italian, English, French, Spanish, German,

Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Hungarian,

Polish, Finnish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,

Japanese, Korean

• Infrared remote control for full function control

• Contextual help

• Diagnostics and management functions

• Call progress monitoring

• Supports AMX™ or Crestron™

• Customizable Graphic User Interface

• Web streaming function: UNICAST and MULTICAST compatible with QuickTime ™

Multipoint Function (option)

• Integrated MCU H.320, H.323 and

9 participants

8 participants

6 participants

SIP mixed mode

@ 256 kbps

@ 384 kbps

@ 512 kbps

5 participants

4 participants

@ 768 kbps

@ 1 Mbps

• Compatible with analog and mobile networks

• Video coding H.261, H.263++, H.264

• Audio coding G.711, G.722,

G.722.1, G.728

• Chair control H.243

• Dial-In/Dial-Out capabilities

• Continuous Presence

• Encryption

• H.239 Dual-video from any site

Encryption

• AES encryption standard H.233, H.234, H.235

• NIST (National Instute of Standards & Technology) certified

Web Management

All the configuration, call, diagnostics and management functions are accessible using the following web browsers: Microsoft ®

Netscape Navigator™

Internet Explorer™,

Remote Diagnostics and Management

Self test

Error tracking

Yes

Diagnostics Yes

Configuration Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Call Yes Yes

Yes

SNMP

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Integrated Presentation

• Supported applications

Microsoft ® PowerPoint ®

• Multimedia support T.120

Power Supply

• 100-240 Vac 50-60 Hz 1.5 A Max

Dimensions

• VEGA X7

Box Width

Height

Depth

46 cm (18.11”)

23 cm (9.05”)

6 cm (2.36”)

Camera Width

Height

Depth

26 cm (10.23”)

16 cm (6.3”)

16 cm (6.3”)

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All information provided by Aethra SpA in this datasheet is believed to be accurate. Aethra SpA reserves the right to discontinue and change specifications and prices at any time without notice. Copyright © 2007 Aethra SpA -

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