The Venue 2000 Model 50 is a complete, standards-based system that makes high-quality videoconferencing more affordable than ever. Now, companies with more demanding applications can afford to deploy higher performance group videoconferencing enterprise-wide, linking facilities and remote sites anywhere around the world.

Unique PictureTel technology allows the Model 50 to offer standards-based video and audio with above-standard quality and performance. Because it includes the Virtuoso audio package and voice-optimized Bose speakers as standard equipment, the Model 50 delivers richer, fuller audio. Customers can install it in virtually any telecommunications and networking environment. Its interface makes it simple for even novice users to operate. And, users with applications that demand higher-quality video and motion-handling can upgrade their Model 50 systems by selecting a 30 frames-per-second option.

PictureTel enterprise-wide videoconferencing solutions are powerful productivity tools that give organizations the ability to address issues quickly, involve more people in important discussions, and foster a more open and collaborative work environment. Only PictureTel offers systems which span the full range of enterprise needs - from award-winning desktop systems to sophisticated group systems. Each delivers superior video and audio quality, interoperability, support of industry standards, and unparalleled ease of use. And, PictureTel enhances its videoconferencing systems with high-quality multipoint products, meeting tools, and service programs.

• Standard equipment includes premium features such as the System Cart 2000, Virtuoso™ audio package, and voice-optimized Bose^® speakers
• Supports a wide variety of high- and low-speed network connections
• Delivers FM-like quality sound using PictureTel's PT724 Wideband Audio Algorithm
• Uses PictureTel's 320plus™ technology to deliver high-quality, industry-standard videoconferencing and enables users to upgrade to 30 frames-per-second for more lifelike motion handling
• Offers an easy-to-use solution with an intuitive, icon-based user interface, infrared, cordless key-pad, and context-sensitive online help
• Enables conference participants to share information using a variety of meeting tools - document cameras, LiveSharePlus™ PC application sharing software.

Software Version: 1.3

VIDEO

• ITU-T standard: H.320 (px64)
• Video coding: H.261
• FCIF: 352 x 288 pixels
• QCIF: 176 x 144 pixels
• Channel: H.221
• Frame rate (max.): 30 fps (opt.)

Freeze-Frame Graphics

• 2xFCIF Annex D: 704 x 576

Video Inputs

• Main camera: Y/C or composite
• 2 Aux. cameras: Y/C or composite
• Document camera: Y/C or composite
• 1 VCR: Composite (RCA phono)

Video Outputs

• Main monitor: Composite (RCA phono)
• VCR video output: Composite (RCA phono)

Video Formats

• Monitor: PAL or NTSC
• Graphics monitor: 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA)

Power Cam 100

• Type: 1/3" Hi-res color CCD
• Min. illumination: 7 lux
• Auto focus: 6" to infinity
• Resolution: 420 lines
• Zoom range: 10x
• Max. horiz. field of view: 66º
• Pan range: ±100º
• Tilt range: +15/-30º
• Automatic and manual exposure with white balance control

AUDIO

PictureTel Audio Enhancements Fully Compatible with H.320 Standards

• Full duplex echo cancellation: IDEC II™
• Auto noise suppression and auto gain control: standard

Audio Performance

*high quality audio and video for PictureTel-to- PictureTel communications

Audio Inputs

• Aux. output: Line level (RCA phono)
• Microphone: 120º optimal pick up

Audio Output

• Integrated Bose speaker system optimized for voice
• Aux. output: Line level (RCA phono)

Audio Privacy Mode (mute)

• Near-end mute in Auto Answer mode

Line Inputs

• Connector: RCA phone jack
• Reference level: -6 dBV
• Clipping level: +4 dBV
• Output impedance: >20 k unbalanced

Line and VCR Audio Outputs

• Connector: RCA phone jack
• Reference level: - 6 dBV
• Clipping level: + 4 dBV
• Output impedance: < 1 k unbalanced

NETWORK INTERFACE

Transmission Speeds

• 56 - 128 Kbps: standard
• Up to 1920 Kbps: optional

Network Interfaces Supported

• ISDN BRI (S) (2B + D): standard
• Optional integrated interfaces (may choose one):
• V.35 w/ RS-366 for dialing*
• RS-449 w/ RS-366 for dialing* (*may also be used for non-dialed connections)
• Dual 4-wire switched 56
• Triple ISDN BRI w/ integrated bonding inverse multiplexer
• T1 Dialed, T1-E1 non-dialed interface

FEATURES AND OPTIONS

Features

• Virtuoso (ANS, AGC, PowerMic™)
• Bose voice-optimized speaker
• Supports 20-, 27-, 32-, and 35-inch displays
• Picture-in-Picture windowing (PIP)
• Far-end camera control
• Near- and far-end camera presets
• Freeze-frame graphics
• VCR audio
• On-screen menus and help
• Online manual
• Speed dial directory
• H.320 and H.243 bridge compatible, voice activated
• T.120 multipoint support
• H.243 browse and chair control
• H.281 far-end camera control
• Manual, auto answer
• Two RS-232C serial ports: 300 bps - 38.4 Kbps
• Software upgrade server (revision 1.3 or later)
• Languages available for menus, keypads and user guides: English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish

Options

• LimeLight™
• Dual monitor (NTSC/PAL, SVGA)
• Look-At-Me-Button™ : Infrared distributed preset button
• Remote diagnostics over POTS line
• High data rates software (HDR-2)

ELECTRICAL

• Auto-sensing power supply
• Operating voltage:
  85 to 130 VAC
  200 to 264 VAC
  47 - 63 Hz
• Power consumption: 300 watts max.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating

• Temperature: 0º to 40º C
• Humidity: 10% to 80%

Non-operating

• Temperature: -40º to +70º C
• Humidity: 10% to 85%

Ambient Noise

• <50 dBA SPL

Recommended Lighting

• >300 lux

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