Video conferencing (VC) isn’t a new concept. It has been around for a while and applied frequently in the enterprise industry. In its simplest form, it can be done by two parties through mobile phones connected to the internet, which we dub as video chat/call. VC is a cost-effective solution to traffic and distances which are among the biggest issues businesses face when calling for meetings.
Panasonic, a leader in communication technology, recently introduced the HD Visual Communications System, to provide clients cost-effective and more flexible connections that will promote business growth and success wherever they are in the world.
For such a small investment, this system can help minimize travel costs for meetings of companies that have many branches and sites within the country. It is also ideal for companies that need to coordinate regularly with international or regional headquarters–banks and financial institutions, business process outsourcing (BPO) firms and call centers, hotels, retail chains, educational institutions, etc.
Connection to Multiple Sites
The KX-VC 1600 lets clients hold a multi-site videoconference with people up to 10 sites without requiring the purchase of expensive MCUs (Multi-point Connection Units).
For multi-site connection of up to 16 locations, Panasonic has the HD Visual Communications Multi-Point Connection Software that allows six-site, eight-site, 12-site, or 16-site configuration to meet the user’s multi-site videoconferencing need. The number of communication sites can be increased from eight to 12 or 12 to 16 after the product purchase.
Among the features of HDVC-MPCS include screen layout choices to match the user’s situation, easy-to-see images even in multi-site connection setup, multi-speed communication for display of images with optimum image quality, and participation in the videoconference from an outside location.
Convenient and economical
The HDVC System connects via intranet/VPN and internet simultaneously, which makes it easy to configure a videoconference system connected to sites inside and outside the company. Video conferences can also be done using a PC or mobile devices such as a tablet or a smartphone through the supporting HDVC app compatible with iOS and Android devices.
Meanwhile, the NAT Traversal Service is a network service offered exclusively for use by the HDVC System. It can be used to hold a videoconference between the client’s company and other sites. It enables easy establishment of a communication environment without complex router settings, and uses internet line for economical operation.
Clear Communication
The HDVC System incorporates Panasonic’s high-quality image and sound technologies to ensure clear communication in video conferences.
It delivers high-resolution Full-HD 1080/60p images at an IP rate of approximately 1.0 Mbps. Displayed images are as clear as Full-HD TV images. The HDVC System shows even small changes in facial expression. To prevent videos from stuttering, its real-time stream quality adapts to the network bandwidth.
The HDVC System is also equipped with a full-duplex audio in wideband stereo that allows high-quality sound to fill the room. While a unique echo canceller prevents echoes and howling.
Generation of packet losses is prevented by the rate control, and lost packets are restored by the combined use of the forward error correction and automatic repeat request control.
And because video and audio communication is maintained at 256 kbps per site, there are minimum image disruptions and audio interruptions.
Easy to use
The HDVC System supports H.239 dual streaming to simultaneously transmit the home location image and to instantaneously receive the image of a distant site and a PC document image.
The KX-VC1600 features a triple monitor function, which can display a PC document, the image at a distant site and the image of the home location separately on three monitors.
Live demo from Panasonic Japan
The image of a product sample or parts captured with a sub camera can be shown to other parties during a videoconference. The clear, high-resolution images displayed by the HDVC System allow close examination of material textures and small that are difficult to see with the bare eyes.
MSI-ECS is the distributor for Panasonic HDVC Systems.
For a free demonstration of the Panasonic HDVC system in your office, call Panasonic Philippines at 635-2260 local 6230. You may also contact MSI-ECS at 688-3732.