Enabling Connection to an MCU
Connecting to an MCU allows you to have a video conference call with 5 or more parties.
Intranet
MCU
Note
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To connect to an MCU, you must purchase an activation key card (KX-VCS101) and activate this
feature beforehand (Page 101). For details about the activation key, contact your dealer.
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MCUs you want to connect to must meet the following criteria. Confirm the settings of the MCU.
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Supports SIP communication
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Supports communication with the H.264 Baseline Profile
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Supports communication with the G.722, G.722.1, and G.722.1 Annex C voice codecs
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For details about the types of MCUs you can connect to, contact your dealer.
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Video conference calls to an MCU through a SIP server using a SIP URI are not guaranteed
(Page 99). IP addresses must be specified to make calls.
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The connection specifications (e.g., resolution) and available functions (e.g., content sharing) differ
depending on the MCU you connect to. For details, contact your dealer.
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The procedure for connecting to an MCU differs depending on the MCU. For details, contact your
dealer.
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You cannot adjust the tone during a video conference call.
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Audio sent to the other party is monaural.
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While you are displaying a sub video camera’s image, you cannot send a still image from the sub video
camera.
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Encrypted communication is not supported. When connecting to an MCU, encryption must be disabled
on both sides (Page 85, Page 97, Page 97).
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Communication cannot be encrypted when you connect to an MCU. Instead, connect over an intranet
or via a VPN.
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The maximum bandwidth specified in the settings at the beginning of the connection is applied for the
duration of the connection to an MCU. Depending on the network conditions, you must specify an
appropriate bandwidth setting (Page 85, Page 105).
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About Enhanced Features
