Features
Two RS-232 data ports
Speed dial directory
Audio and video privacy mode
Moveable PIP (one of five positions)
Speech-call to ordinary or ISDN telephones
H.320 and H.243 bridge compatible
Supports Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera
Technical Specifications
Network
Network Interface
ISDN BRI (1B or 2B) 56-128 kbps
Algorithms
H.320 (px64)
Video
Video Coding
H.261
H.263
Picture Resolution
FCIF (352 x 288 pixels)
QCIF (176 x 144 pixels)
Frame Rate
Up to 15 frames per second
Video Inputs
Camera
Proprietary mini-din connector
(NTSC or PAL)
3 Auxiliary Video-In
Composite or S-Video
(NTSC or PAL)
Video Outputs
Main Monitor
Composite or S-Video
(NTSC or PAL)
VCR Video-Out
Composite or S-Video
(NTSC or PAL)
Camera
Standard Delivery
Philips color video camera with
built-in microphone
Type
1/4” Hi-res color CCD
Pan/Tilt
Manual
Lens
F3.0/3.8mm
Focus
Manual
White Balance
Automatic/fixed
Illumination
Acceptable picture at less than 5 lux
Resolution
More than 330 TV lines
Light conditions
All indoor/outdoor conditions
Display
Connects to any size TV, LCD projector or VCR; Single monitor support
with movable PIP
Audio
Audio Coding
G.711 - 300 Hz - 3.4 kHz
G.722 - 300 Hz - 7.0 kHz
G.728 - 300 Hz - 3.4 kHz
Audio Features
Full duplex acoustic echo cancellation
Automatic noise suppression
Automatic gain control
Audio Inputs
Built-in microphone
External microphone
Auxiliary line level input
Audio Outputs
Auxiliary line level output
Data
Application Sharing
T.120 Microsoft NetMeeting™ with PC
User Interface
Easy-to-use, graphical UI
Infra-red hand-held remote
Environmental & Electrical
Temperature
Operating
0 to 40 degrees Celsius
Non-Operating
-40 to 60 degrees Celsius
Humidity
Operating
20%-90% (non-condensing)
Non-Operating
10% to 95%
External Power Supply
Operating Voltage
100-240 VAC
Operating Frequency
50-60 Hz
Power Consumption
20 W
Support
Global customer support center
: Free phone support
: 24 hour exchange program (Europe and USA)
: Access to numerous value-added services
1 Yr warranty
Extended warranty packages available
Product Information
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North America
1 888 537 3700
Europe
+800 843 36366 (from Europe only)
Asia Pacific
+31 40 2738169
WEBSITE: http://www.vcs.philips.com
UPC: 0 37849 87462 2
Product Dimensions: 195 (7.8") x 280 (11.2") x 60 (2.4") mm
Product Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
Carton Dimensions: 13.25"L x 6.75"W x 10.25"H
Carton Weight: 7 lbs
Master Pack: 1
Carton Contains: MatchView 230 engine, Philips color video camera, Remote control,
Cables, Power supply, Documentation, Quick reference card
Printed in U.S.A.
©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
KID Design GR99215, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Video Conferencing System
VCS231NE