Chapter 1 | About the Scopia XT Series
Scopia XT Series endpoints incorporate state-of-the-art video technology for high definition (HD) conferencing. All
models of the XT Series include the XT Codec Unit which performs the bulk of the professional videoconferencing,
an elegant remote control which gives intuitive access to its features, and a camera, which varies depending on the
specific model.
This section provides an overview of the general features and capabilities available in the different Scopia XT Series
models (
Figure 1: Scopia XT Series products
on page 7):
• Ability to host videoconferences locally with a high-capacity embedded MCU, without requiring an external
MCU deployment (selected models only).
• Excellent video quality, with resolutions of up to 1080p at an unprecedented 60 frames per second (fps),
depending on the model.
• Support for dual HD video streams, allowing presentations and video clips to be shared in resolutions of up to
1080p 60 fps, depending on the model.
This includes either video input from two cameras, or one video stream from the camera, and one presentation
stream from the PC.
• Allows to easily share data and presentations with third-party endpoints.
• DVD-quality audio with up to 48 kHz sampling rate audio encoding capability, depending on the model. The
sampling rate is a measure of the accuracy of the audio when it is digitized. As the frequency with which the
audio data is collected, or "sampled", increases, so does the audio quality.
Audio input is provided with either a dedicated 3-way/1-way Microphone Pod, or a microphone embedded in
the camera, depending on the model.
• High quality video and audio even with limited bandwidth or poor network conditions, by using two compression
methods:
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H.264 Scalable Video Coding Technology (SVC, in selected models only).
SVC dramatically increases error resiliency and video quality without the need for higher bandwidth. It is
especially effective over networks with high packet loss (like wireless networks) which deliver low quality
video.
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H.246 High Profile, which is a video compression standard used for bandwidth efficiency. This allows
quality video at much lower bit rates (selected models only).
• Ability to record videoconferences using a USB drive (may require license, depending on the model).
• For an even better experience, Scopia Control enables you to select and control the camera for the
videoconference, by using the pan, tilt, and zoom features, and place a call using the intuitive touch interface of
an Apple
®
iPad
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(may require license, depending on the model).
• Secure point-to-point video calls and videoconferences, via encrypted connections or using TLS certificates.
You can have up to three remote encrypted participants in a videoconference.
Important:
Using encryption is subject to local regulation. In some countries it is restricted or limited for usage. For more
information, consult your local reseller.
Figure 1: Scopia XT Series products
on page 7 shows the different Scopia XT Series endpoints available.
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