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Chapter

Knowing Your InfoView

3.1 InfoView Package Content List

Thank you for choosing the InfoView, we hope that it will bring you enriching visual
communication Your InfoView packaging includes the following items:

InfoView unit (Unless specifically

indicated, all InfoView units will

come with the camera unit)

standard

telephone cables

pair of colour-coded

audio/video cable

power adapter

(DC 12V, 1.5A)

InfoView

Operating Manual

3.2 Features

Your InfoView comes with the following features which complement your visual
communication:

a. High Quality TV Output
b. Auto

Answer

Caller ID (Available when Caller ID service is subscribed)

d. On-Screen Graphical Menu
e. High Quality Digital Zoom Camera (Optional)
f.

Privacy mode with Password protection

Customized modem settings

h. Software Upgrade Capability
i.

Snap Shot, PowerSave ON/OFF

External Camera Input for Camcorders

k. Record on-screen session through your VCR
m. Local & Remote Zoom, Pan and Tilt Features (Only limited to local & remote

InfoView with built-in camera)

Summary of Contents for InfoView IV 2000

Page 1: ...IV 3000 IV 2000 Version 1 30 ...

Page 2: ...ble consumer electronics products In addition the InfoView unit is also equipped with many practical features such as Auto Answer High Quality TV Output VCR Recording Capability Software Upgrade and more Full understanding of what this product offers begins with reading this operating manual This operating manual includes a Quick Start Chapter for you to set up your unit quickly and effectively Co...

Page 3: ...InnoMedia Pte Ltd 10 Science Park Road 03 04 05 The Alpha Singapore 117681 Tel 65 872 0828 Fax 65 872 0900 InnoMedia Technology Inc 3F No 3 Industrial East Road IX Hsinchu Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu Taiwan Tel 886 3 564 1299 Fax 886 3 564 1589 Innomedia Website http www innomedia com TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holde...

Page 4: ...foView Layout 4 Installing Your InfoView 8 5 Learning the On Screen Menu 10 6 Making Your Video Call via InfoView 33 7 Application Benefits of InfoView 34 8 Technical Specifications 36 9 Troubleshooting and Usage Tips 38 10 Important Safety Instructions 42 11 Maintenance Care 43 12 FCC Registration Information 44 Contents ...

Page 5: ...e to the LINE connector at the back of InfoView and connect the other end to the wall phone jack 3 Plug in the color coded Audio Video cable to the respective AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors at the back of InfoView Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO VIDEO IN connectors at the back of your TV Please refer to the above drawing for proper location of the related connectors This chapter expla...

Page 6: ...from the wall phone connector and connect it to the PHONE connector at the back of the InfoView If your phone cable is not long enough please use the phone cable provided for the connection There are two phone cables with different lengths in your InfoView package 2 Next insert the second phone cable to the LINE connector at the back of InfoView and connect the other end to the wall phone jack 3 P...

Page 7: ...Call the other party as you normally would 3 After the phone connection is established you may choose to start your visual conversation at any point in time Make sure the other party has also set up the unit properly Press 7 for on screen menu 4 Press 7 2 on your phone s key pad to start video call Either party may do so to start an InfoView call If the remote party is not using InfoView please tr...

Page 8: ...e you can talk to the other party and see him her at the same time WITHOUT incurring additional cost What does visual communication mean Visual communication allows better communication by combining both voice and images and the end results will translate into tremendous benefits for the users a Cost Reduction Time Savings When you can discuss and collaborate with your associates or your foreign s...

Page 9: ... move to other cities or countries you can still keep the relationship intact by having close communication with them By using InfoView you can see your loved ones at anytime without hesitation since the images come free whenever you make a call to them InfoView is a valuable gift which your friends and family will appreciate greatly ...

Page 10: ... 1 InfoView Operating Manual 3 2 Features Your InfoView comes with the following features which complement your visual communication a High Quality TV Output b Auto Answer c Caller ID Available when Caller ID service is subscribed d On Screen Graphical Menu e High Quality Digital Zoom Camera Optional f Privacy mode with Password protection g Customized modem settings h Software Upgrade Capability ...

Page 11: ...tatus LED Red LED will be red when InfoView is operational 5 DC Power Input Socket DC 12 V 1 5A power input for InfoView 6 Video Out An output connector for video image signal 7 Audio Out An output connector for audio voice signal 8 Video In An input connector for video image signal 9 Audio In An input connector for audio voice signal 10 RJ 11 socket for Line RJ 11 socket for connection to the wal...

Page 12: ... cable from the wall RJ 11 phone jack Connect it to the connector labeled PHONE at the back of your InfoView unit If your phone line is not long enough please use the phone cable provided for the connection 2 Next take out the second phone cable connect one end to the wall RJ 11 phone jack and the other end to the connector labeled LINE at the back of your InfoView unit Line Phone ...

Page 13: ...w unit and the other end to your camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors 5 Connect your power adapter to your wall power socket and connect the adapter s pin to the power socket labeled POWER DC 12V at the back of your InfoView 5 DO NOT switch on the power adapter at this point 6 Check all the connections mentioned above If everything is connected correctly you can switch ON the power adapter and p...

Page 14: ...If system is set to Auto Answer ANS is in green color Otherwise it will remain as light brown When you pick up the phone LINE will turn green Otherwise it will remain light brown When InfoView has system error SYS will turn red Otherwise it will remain as green LOCAL VIEW ON SCREEN MENU ANS LINE SYS Press on phone key pad to start menu Clock starts running once InfoView is switched ON ANS LINE SYS...

Page 15: ...ces Camera To control the built in camera TV Screen To specify the TV type Security To switch into privacy mode with higher security System To access features which concern the InfoView system Modem To fine tune the modem for different country settings Upgrade To access the easy dial up upgrade Press to access the on screen menu The menu will disappear into the background within a few seconds if y...

Page 16: ...ess 2 to START a video call with another H 324 video phone system 2 Please wait for connection To receive a video call from similar H 324 video phone system 1 On the Main Menu please press 3 to ACCEPT the video call from another H 324 video phone system 2 Please wait for connection To check InfoView system information 1 On the Main Menu press 5 to view the InfoView system information 2 You will se...

Page 17: ...ress 6 to pan the camera RIGHT 4 Once you have chosen a preferred position simply press 5 to exit To tilt local camera 1 On the Settings Menu press 1 to access the Camera sub menu 2 Press 2 to tilt the camera UPWARD 3 Press 8 to tilt the camera DOWNWARD 4 Once you have chosen a preferred position simply press 5 to exit To zoom with the local camera 1 On the Settings Menu press 1 to access the Came...

Page 18: ...he TV Screen sub menu 2 Press 3 on TYPE to toggle between NTSC and PAL IF your TV is NTSC when you toggle and see NTSC on screen Press 5 to exit You have made your selection IF your TV is PAL when you toggle and see PAL on screen Press 5 to exit You have made your selection IF your TV is multi system press 5 to exit You do not need to do anything 2 TV Screen 3 Type 5 Back SETTINGS TV SCREEN ...

Page 19: ...date the camera type and source for the InfoView system To specify Camera Type 1 On the Settings Menu press 1 to access the Camera sub menu 2 Press 9 on CONFIG to proceed to the camera submenu To specify the camera type NTCS PAL press 1 on TYPE and toggle for the correct camera type To specify the camera source Internal built in External camcorder press 2 on SOURCE and toggle for the correct camer...

Page 20: ... special password preset by you in order to regain the video mode 3 Press 2 to set password Key in the numeric password by typing the corresponding number on your phone key pad For instance if your password is 1234 simply press 1234 on your phone key pad Press to reset the password if you want to key in new password Press to exit the screen and get back to the previous screen 4 Upon completion pre...

Page 21: ... RNG specified IF you want Auto Answer which activated after three rings please press 1 to toggle until you see Auto Answer 3 RNGS You have specified your choice IF do not want Auto Answer toggle and select the choice of Auto Answer X The default setting for InfoView is Auto Answer OFF 3 Upon completion press 5 to exit Configuring the System of your InfoView There are certain variables within your...

Page 22: ...y setting the modem will perform according to the phone line specifications in that particular country or region 1 Under the Settings Menu press 4 to access the System sub menu 2 Press 8 to access the Modem sub menu for country setting configuration 3 You may use the 2 8 keys to scroll through the list of countries 4 The country region setting displayed on screen will be the chosen setting 5 Upon ...

Page 23: ... 10 minutes 1 Under the Settings Menu press 4 to access the System sub menu 2 Press 2 to activate PowerSave mode IF you want PowerSave ON press 2 to toggle and have the PowerSave on screen IF you want PowerSave OFF press 2 to toggle and have the PowerSave X on screen 3 Upon completion press 5 to exit To set InfoView in PowerSave mode SYSTEM 2 PowerSave ...

Page 24: ...ne number follow the voice prompt and with a press of a button the upgrade process will be activated When the process is completed the InfoView will be running on a new software version where users can expect new features fixes or performance improvement 5 3 Upgrading the InfoView for future version 9 Upgrade 1 Yes 5 Back SYSTEM UPGRADE Please check your About section for version number and inform...

Page 25: ...ut InfoView into upgrade mode a Press key to bring up the menus on the TV screen b Press 4 for Settings menu c Press 4 for Systems menu d Press 9 for Upgrade menu e Press 1 for Yes 5 The upgrade server will automatically begin to connect to your InfoView This process will take between 30 and 60 seconds 6 Once the connection has been made on screen prompting will appear to guide you through the pro...

Page 26: ...ences on the On Screen Menu during video phone conversation II InfoView On Screen Menu When you have connected with the remote video phone Press on phone key pad to start menu Clock starts running once InfoView is switched ON If system is set to Auto Answer ANS is in green color Otherwise it will remain as light brown When you pick up the phone LINE will turn green Otherwise it will remain light b...

Page 27: ... audio related functions Quality To fine tune on screen video quality Local Camera To access functions that are related to the local built in camera Remote Camera To access functions that are related to the remote InfoView s camera TV Screen To specify the on screen picture size Login To login to the remote InfoView system Press to access on screen menu ...

Page 28: ...cture quality Picture quality can be fine tuned based on two parameters Picture Sharpness and Picture Smoothness Under maximum sharpness users can expect optimized clarity on the picture details on the other hand under maximum picture smoothness fast motion is being captured and presented in the best possible manner Overall users may adjust the picture quality within these two parameters in order ...

Page 29: ...ture smoothness will increase by one level 3 Please note that as you increase the picture smoothness the picture sharpness will be affected as well Hence it is important for you to choose a level whereby both the picture sharpness and smoothness are both up to your expectation 4 Upon completion press 5 to exit To activate Privacy Mode If you activate the privacy mode your picture will now be block...

Page 30: ...InfoView Please take note that if your remote side is using an external camera camcorder you will not be able to control it since it is an external camera 5 5 Controlling the Local Remote Cameras 1 7 Zoom Camera 3 Snapshot 9 Config 2 8 Tilt Camera 4 6 Pan Camera 1 7 Zoom Camera 3 Snapshot 9 Config 2 8 Tilt Camera 4 6 Pan Camera Video Local Camera Remote Camera 5 Back 3 Remote Camera 2 Local Camera...

Page 31: ...On the Video Menu press 2 to access the Local Camera sub menu 2 Press I to ZOOM IN 3 Press 7 to ZOOM OUT 4 Once you have chosen a preferred position simply press 5 to exit To get high quality local snap shot InfoView has the Snap Shot feature which allows you to freeze the picture at high resolution this will be useful if you need to present an object at high resolution at the local side 1 When in...

Page 32: ... 2 Press 1 to ZOOM IN 3 Press 7 to ZOOM OUT 4 Once you have chosen a preferred position simply press 5 to exit To get high quality remote snap shot InfoView has the Snap Shot feature which allows you to freeze the picture at high resolution this will be useful if you need to look at an object or a picture presented by your remote party 1 When in Main Menu press 1 on Video to access the Video sub m...

Page 33: ...y Mode password information on screen To record your video call Version 1 30 allows an InfoView caller with a VCR to record the audio and the video on both ends of a videophone call This complete multimedia recording capability allows users to document videoconferences and replay them at a later time For business educational legal medical or personal applications this feature is useful to provide ...

Page 34: ... 8 on Video Menu to access the TV Screen sub menu 3 To change the size of the remote view press 1 on the Size option 4 There are only two sizes to choose from the default size is the smaller screen that you see on your system A larger size will cover the full TV screen 5 To revert back to normal mode from full screen please press 5 6 Upon completion press 5 to exit ...

Page 35: ...234 simply press 1234 your phone key pad The four digits will continue to scroll on screen as long as you continue to enter the numeric character Once you have completed entering the password press to send Press to exit 5 IF the password is correct within seconds you should be able to see the remote view 6 IF the password is invalid you will not be able to see anything and no confirmation will be ...

Page 36: ... menu 3 To specify the camera type NTSC PAL press 1 on TYPE and toggle for the correct camera type 4 To specify the camera source Internal built in external camcorder press 2 on SOURCE and toggle for the correct camera source 5 Upon completion press 5 to exit 2 Local Camera 3 Remote Camera 9 Source VIDEO 3 REMOTE CAMERA 9 Config 2 LOCAL CAMERA 1 Type 2 Source 5 Back 1 Type 2 Source 5 Back ...

Page 37: ...f the other party is using InfoView either party may press 7 to get to the menu following by 2 to initiate InfoView connection b If the remote party is using other H 324 video conferencing system press 7 to get to the menu followed by pressing 3 to place Video Call and to initiate a connection c If you are the receiving party press 7 to get to the menu followed by 4 to get to Video Answer and to a...

Page 38: ...ing a lullaby to your baby even when you are away or you can call back to monitor your home while the family is away for vacation d Long Distance Overseas Communication A great way to stay in touch is to have frequent phone conversations Since you are going to make the call why not make it a video call instead of audio only and most importantly this does not add any additional cost to your phone c...

Page 39: ...our clients and yourself b Monitoring Application The monitoring concept can be used in a single location or expanded to include multiple sites If you place several units of InfoView at strategic locations within your factory site you can dial in and get a view of each location Subsequently by dialing another number you can view another part of the factory This provides a simple yet effective mean...

Page 40: ...8 pixels QCIF 176 x l44 pixels Features Advanced Motion Estimation High Quality Pre and Post Filtering Frame Rate max 10 fps Video In RCA Video In Format PAL NTSC Video Out RCA Video Out Format PAL NTSC AUDIO ITU Recommendation Compliant G 723 1 High Quality Acoustic Echo Cancellor Audio Out RCA to TV Audio Out through Phone Handset Chapter 8Technical Specifications ...

Page 41: ...b Auto Answer c Caller ID Available when Caller ID service is subscribed d On Screen Graphical Menu e High Quality Digital Zoom Camera Optional f Privacy mode with Password protection g Customized modem settings h Software Upgrade Capability i Snap Shot PowerSave ON OFF j External Camera Input for Camcorders k Record on screen session through your VCR m Local Remote Zoom Pan and Tilt Features Only...

Page 42: ...th will work fine During InfoView Connection I pressed the 2 key but it did not activate the on screen menu what should I do You need to use a touch tone phone together with your InfoView Most phone today allow you to switch between the TONE and PULSE mode please check your phone and make sure it is set to the TONE mode I turned ON the InfoView set but I did not see anything on my TV screen what s...

Page 43: ... quality You may increase the image quality by adjusting the quality level under the Quality Option in the on screen menu based on picture smoothness Your regular phone line has a bandwidth constraint where there is a limit on the amount of data that can be transmitted and too much on screen movement will cause inconsistent quality If the other party can move less often you will see significant im...

Page 44: ...ap Shot option lets you take a high quality picture snapshot when the camera captures the single image at the best possible resolution For instance you may use it to take a good picture snapshot of a new product which you want to show it to the customer What is the main function of the Auto Answer option The Auto Answer function allows your unit to accept incoming video call automatically However ...

Page 45: ...better quality video but their products require special phone lines and expensive equipment on both ends of the call InfoView is a personal videophone designed as a consumer product with excellent video quality for its price There s no question that InfoView greatly enhances the experience of long distance communication experiences with loved ones friends and associates Tips in Setting Up Using In...

Page 46: ...e unit 4 When connecting the InfoView unit with power cords place the power cord in a visible area so that no one will trip over it 5 DO NOT place anything on top of the power cord 5 5 DO NOT place flammable materials like lighter fluid etc on the product 6 Switch off the power and unplug the InfoView unit from the wall phone jack when you want to clean the unit You may use a lightly damp soft cle...

Page 47: ...to time so that dust will not accumulate and cleanliness can be maintained Please 5 DO NOT use water or detergent to clean the surface If you decide to spray dust repellent spray onto your InfoView unit please read through the back label of the spray carefully and understand all the possible negative side effects before proceeding to spraying it onto your InfoView unit We advice you to have period...

Page 48: ...ould contact your local telephone company a This equipment may not be used on coin service provided deaf by the telephone company b Party lines are subject to state tariffs and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on party line Check with your local telephone company c Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telepho...

Page 49: ... and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation It this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures 1 Re...

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