Connecting to an MCU
Connecting to an MCU allows you to have a video conference call with 5 or more parties.
MCU
Intranet
Note
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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 voice codec
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For details about the types of MCUs you can connect to, contact your dealer.
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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 80, Page 89, Page 96).
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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 80, Page 95).
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