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B:
SETUP PROCEDURE
Setting up the SCOPIA XT1000 system was straightforward. The CODEC unit may
be mounted on a shelf in an under-monitor cabinet or positioned vertically adjacent
to the monitor using the stand supplied. A rack mounting kit is not available. The
HD camera may be positioned either on top or below a picture monitor. A
microphone pod and infrared remote control complete the basic package.
The connections for basic operation were clearly illustrated on the installation
reference card and in the documentation available on the web and involved:
mounting the camera adjacent to the monitor
connecting the combined HDMI-DVI video, DIN-DIN control and DC
power cable between the camera and the CODEC
connecting the CODEC to the monitor/s with the supplied HDMI-HDMI
cables
cabling the microphone to the CODEC
establishing an Ethernet IP network connection through the single RJ45-
RJ45 cable
connecting external power supply to the unit.
System set up was conveniently configured through the on-screen menus via the
hand-held remote control. IP address, IP Gateway, Subnet mask and Gatekeeper
address were all entered through these menus.
Approximate set-up time:
20 minutes
Documentation quality:
The supplied installation card and web sourced
Administrators guide were both concise and easy to
follow.
C:
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
General
This IP-only CODEC with one 10/100/1000Mbps and additional optional
10/100Mbps auto switching Ethernet ports delivered an image resolution up to
1080p at the maximum connection bandwidth of 4Mbit/s. A 12Mbit/s option is also
available. The equipment submitted for evaluation had version 2.00.0018 software
installed with the 9-site MCU available on one system. When initially switched on
the variable speed fan was noisy for the first few minutes of operation but then
settled down and was virtually silent. Adequate air flow around the unit would be
necessary as the case becomes quite hot and appears to be acting as a heat sink.
The CODEC supports single and dual monitors via two high definition (w1080p)
outputs. The main HDMI output connection carries audio signals but a separate
SPDIF digital audio output is also available. Analogue audio input or output
connections are not provided on the CODEC.
The SCOPIA XT1000 system supports multiple video resolutions including:
