PCS-XG100/XG77 Release Note Application Ver. 1.61 Rev. 1.0 2017/4/28 Sony Corporation
Revision History # Date of Release Version Revision and Comment 1 2013/05/15 1.01 First Release 2 2013/06/10 1.02 Bug. Fix Version 3 2013/09/02 1.10 MCU Support 4 2013/09/18 1.11 Bit Rate and Frame Rate fix in Presentation. 5 2013/10/02 1.12 Communication status displayed the results of the capability exchange of audio and video at first 5 seconds. Enable Encryption function for CN destination 6 2013/11/29 1.20 HD Upgrade Software option for PCS-XG77S support. Mobile Access Software option for IPELA Communication Mobile support. SRG-120DH support Release Note revision up (2013/12/18) 7 2013/11/29 Some descriptions are updated. 1.20 1.1.3 Add Description for "Shutter Speed" Rev. 1.1 4.3.3, 4.3.11, 4.4.9: Some Description changes Other, Fix some typos. SRG-300H support 8 2014/02/28 1.21 GUI improvement. Bug Fix. 9 2014/05/16 1.30 SRG-120DH package support. EVI-H100V/PCSA-CXG100 brightness change (for JP destination only) G.722 audio level change GUI improvement. Bug Fix. 10 2014/08/05 1.31 Fix echo canceller in monaural mode. Fix startup failure of 2nd camera. 11 2014/10/31 1.33 Security Improvement. Sony Corporation 2
12 2014/12/08 1.40.10 13 2015/01/14 1.41 14 2015/03/18 1.42 15 2015/10/16 1.50 16 2016/03/24 1.51.20 Addition of microphone sound collection range/sound quality setting function Improvement of echo canceller function Addition of GK authentication function and status display Improvement of symptom that received picture becoming small during presentation Adjusted the display position of the terminal name Changed the default display when the shared phonebook is ON Improvement of GUI Bug fix ISDN connection support. MCU option for PCS-XG77 support. Fix black or block-noise video issue on the connection with other vendor equipment. Improve AV asynchronous of recoding and streaming. Fix interfering with GUI after disconnection by unmatched encryption mode. USB audio support ISDN H.263 support Unknown IP call support Voice activation frame support AAC-LD support LETTER service command support New annotation tablet support Improvement of GUI Improvement of connectivity with other vendor Security improvement Disable ssh login without password Fix resume from standby issue of PCSA-CXG100 Sony Corporation 3
17 2016/06/30 1.60 18 2017/04/28 1.61 New functions: 5, Improved functions: 3, Deleted functions: 1, Corrected problems: 7 Update to the Corrected problems in Ver. 1.42: 4.3.3 Update to the Restrictions: 15.1.3 Addition of the Known Issues: 16.1.15, 16.1.16 Update to the Known Issues: 16.1.1, 16.1.4, 16.1.7, 16.1.9, 16.1.14 New and changed functions: 4, Improved functions: 2, Corrected problems: 12 Addition of the Known Issues: 17.1.17, 17.1.18 Sony Corporation 4
Table of Contents 1 About version 1.61... 8 1.1 New functions and changed functions... 8 1.2 Improved functions... 9 1.3 Corrected problems... 9 2 About version 1.60... 12 2.1 New functions... 12 2.2 Improved functions... 12 2.3 Deleted functions... 13 2.4 Corrected problems... 13 3 About version 1.51.20... 15 3.1 Security improvement... 15 3.2 Corrected problems... 15 4 About version 1.50... 16 4.1 New functions... 16 4.2 Improved functions... 17 4.3 Corrected problems... 18 5 About version 1.42... 20 5.1 New functions... 20 5.2 Improved functions... 20 5.3 Corrected problems... 20 6 About version 1.41... 22 6.1 New functions... 22 6.2 Improved functions... 23 6.3 Corrected problems... 23 7 About version 1.40.10... 24 7.1 New functions... 24 7.2 Improved functions... 24 7.3 Corrected problems... 26 8 About Version 1.33... 30 8.1 New functions and improved functions... 30 9 About version 1.31... 31 9.1 New functions and improved functions... 31 10 About version 1.30... 32 Sony Corporation 5
10.1 New functions and improved functions... 32 10.2 Problems improved or corrected... 32 11 About version 1.21... 33 11.1 New functions and improved functions... 33 11.2 Problems improved or corrected... 33 12 About version 1.20... 36 12.1 New functions and improved functions... 36 12.2 Problems improved or corrected... 36 13 About Version 1.12... 38 13.1 New functions and improved functions... 38 13.2 Problems improved or corrected... 38 14 About Version 1.11... 39 14.1 Improved function in Ver1.11... 39 15 About Ver.1.10... 40 15.1 New functions and improved functions in Ver1.10... 40 15.2 Problems improved or corrected in Ver1.10... 43 16 Restrictions:... 46 16.1 Restriction Items:... 46 16.2 Restriction of ISDN connection... 49 17 Known Issues... 52 17.1 Known Issue Items:... 52 18 Port numbers... 56 19 Upgrade Method... 57 19.1 Precaution for upgrading... 57 19.2 Upgrading method using the USB memory... 57 19.3 Upgrading method using the Web... 57 Sony Corporation 6
The model names in this document. PCS-XG100, XG100 mean PCS-XG100, PCS-XG100S and PCS-XG100C models. PCS-XG77, XG77 mean PCS-XG77, PCS-XG77S and PCS-XG77C models. Sony Corporation 7
1 About version 1.61 If updating from earlier than Ver1.60, update to Ver1.60 once, then update to Ver1.61 again. 1.1 New functions and changed functions 1.1.1 Modification of the URI dialing specification The operation specification related to URI dialing was modified as follows. [Before modification] Address specification method Address resolution point user@example.com Gatekeeper h323: user@example.com DNS server [After modification] Address specification method Address resolution point user@example.com DNS server h323: user@example.com DNS server name: user@example.com (addition) Gatekeeper Note) h323: and name: are pre-defined prefixes. Upper case and lower case are not distinguished. 1.1.2 Increase in the maximum number of characters in the Web page entry field The maximum number of characters that can be entered in the number entry field in the Home menu of the Web page was increased from 32 characters to 39 characters. 1.1.3 Modification of the input level from the USB audio device The audio level of the microphone of Yamaha YVC-1000 connected via USB and that of microphone PCS-A1 of this unit are made equivalent when the distance between the microphone and the speaker is 0.5 m to 4 m. The assumed use condition of PCS-A1 is as follows. Adaptive Voice Pickup and Sound is Wide and Clear Input Mode is Monaural and only 1 microphone is used 1.1.4 Increase in the maximum number of digits for a password The number of digits that can be entered for a password was increased to 39 digits. Sony Corporation 8
1.2 Improved functions 1.2.1 Improvement of connectivity with OKI MCU Visual Nexus To improve the problem that audio is not output in the meeting with some versions of OKI MCU Visual Nexus ver5.x, it now supports the VNAUD service command. 1.2.2 Security enhancement Enhancement was made for some security measures. 1.3 Corrected problems 1.3.1 Pen tablet cannot be used wireless WACOM pen tablet CTL-490 does not work correctly when used wireless. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.60] 1.3.2 Image may not be displayed when the PC connection method to DVI-I 2 (PC) is switched The image is not displayed when a PC image is input as a digital signal to the DVI-I2 (PC) IN terminal after an analog signal was input previously. This problem was corrected. It may take some time to actually display an image after switching to digital connection. [Problem from Ver.1.01] 1.3.3 The Microsoft PowerPoint image from the PC connected to DVI-I 2 (PC) may not be displayed The PC screen of the Microsoft PowerPoint input to the DVI-I 2 (PC) IN terminal may not be displayed correctly. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] 1.3.4 It may not boot correctly when RGB-HDMI convertor is connected to DVI-I 2 (PC) It may not boot correctly when an RGB-HDMI convertor is connected to DVI-I 2 (PC). This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] Sony Corporation 9
1.3.5 Connection to the third remote point may not complete (only PCS-XG77) Connection may not complete when PCS-XG77 with HD MCU software PCSA-MCG106 installed and without HD upgrade software PCSA-RXG77 installed is used as the parent terminal, and made a call to connect to the third remote point (second connection). This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.41] 1.3.6 Access to the Web page may not be possible when some symbols are used in a password Access to the Web page may not be possible if a password is entered when symbol "" (double quotation), $ (dollar sign), or ` (back quote) is used to register the Administrator Password, Phone Book Modification Password, Save Settings Password, or Remote Access Password. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] 1.3.7 The DTMF transmission from the parent terminal is performed multiply during multi-point connection The DTMF transmission from the parent terminal is performed multiply during multi-point connection and the operation by DTMF is not executed correctly. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.10] 1.3.8 It becomes full screen display even it is set to split screen display When attempting and cancelling to establish a cascade connection from the parent terminal, and then establishing multi-point connection that is not cascaded, it becomes full screen display even if it is set to split screen display. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.10] 1.3.9 Presentation data cannot be sent when connected to Cisco products H.239 presentation data cannot be sent depending on the communication bit rate when connected to some Cisco products. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] Sony Corporation 10
1.3.10 The AAC-LD audio codec is not employed when connected to Cisco products Communication with the MPEG4 AAC-LD audio codec is not possible when connected to some Cisco products. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] 1.3.11 The message to the gatekeeper at the time of URI dialing is not correct The bandwidth setting for the ARQ (Admission Request) and BRQ (Bandwidth Request) messages issued to the gatekeeper at the time of URI dialing is not correct. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] 1.3.12 Problem of inquiry to the DNS server at the time of URI dialing There was a problem in the method to inquire the DNS server at the time of URI dialing, and it could not acquire the correct IP address. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver.1.01] Sony Corporation 11
2 About version 1.60 Please be careful about uppercase and lowercase letters of the file name being used for update. 2.1 New functions 2.1.1 Addition of the Total Bandwidth (PCS-XG77 only) With PCS-XG77, 5Mbps can now be selected if the PCSA-MCG106 HD MCU Software and PCSA-RXG77 HD Upgrade Software are installed. 2.1.2 Addition of the Initialize Setup menu Initialize Setup is added to the Administrator setup menus. This can reset all settings to factory default settings. 2.1.3 Audio Input setting using the function button If Audio Input Select is assigned to a function button on the Remote Commander beforehand, the audio input setting can be switched using the function button during the conference. 2.1.4 Recording operation using the function button If Recording Execute/Stop is assigned to a function button on the Remote Commander beforehand, the Execute/Stop operation for recording can be performed during the conference. 2.1.5 Support for new annotation tablets The following LCD pen tablets are newly supported. WACOM DTH-2242 WACOM DTK-2241 2.2 Improved functions 2.2.1 Improvement in the echo suppression performance Echo that had been occurring when the position of the microphone or speaker(person) was changed is now reduced. It can be confirmed on the other end of the connected terminal. 2.2.2 Improvement of the audio volume when the audio input is set to stereo An improvement was made to the problem that the audio volume may be reduced Sony Corporation 12
when Input Mode in the Audio setup menu was set to Stereo. 2.2.3 Addition of Far/Near to function buttons F2 to F4 The switching function between Far/Near, which could be assigned only to the F1 button, can now be assigned to the F2 to F4 buttons. 2.3 Deleted functions 2.3.1 Deletion of the streaming function In response to the termination of QuickTime Windows version by Apple, the streaming function using QuickTime was deleted. 2.4 Corrected problems 2.4.1 A message incorrectly displayed while the DVI-I 2 (PC) video signal is detected A message saying "Local system does not support the resolution of the input DVI-I2 signal. Check the resolution of your computer." was incorrectly displayed regardless of the situation where the PC video signal input to the DVI-I 2 (PC) IN terminal was being detected. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver. 1.01] 2.4.2 Defective display on the 2nd monitor screen while dual monitor is used When using dual monitor, there were problems that the correct video was not displayed on the 2nd monitor screen as follows. Normally, the local camera image should be displayed on the 2nd monitor while no H.239 video is being sent. However, the PC image may be displayed if the cable connected to the DVI-I 2 (PC) IN terminal is disconnected and then connected. Normally, the transmitted H.239 video should be displayed on the 2nd monitor while the H.239 video is being transmitted. However, the local camera image may be displayed if the video signal input to the CAMERA terminal is switched. Normally, the received H.239 video should be displayed on the 2nd monitor while the H.239 video is being received. However, the local camera image or the local PC image may be displayed if the cable connected to the DVI-I 2 (PC) IN terminal is disconnected and then connected. [Problem from Ver. 1.01] Sony Corporation 13
2.4.3 Rebooting being repeated The unit repeatedly rebooted while the progress bar was displayed when the power was turned on. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver. 1.01] 2.4.4 H.239 video transmission time During the point-to-point connection or multipoint connection, it may take time for the H.239 video to be displayed when the following models send it. This problem was corrected. Applicable models: PCS-XG80/XA80/XG55/XA55/XL55/G60 [Problem from Ver. 1. 40.10] 2.4.5 The DVI-I 2 (PC) input video being overlapped on the monitor display video The PC image input to the DVI-I 2 (PC) IN may be displayed overlapped on the image displayed on the monitor screen gradually from the bottom of the screen, and eventually the unit may reboot. This problem was corrected. This phenomenon occurs when the refresh rate of the input PC video is set to 85Hz or 75Hz, and the resolution of the video is set to the one other than 16:9 aspect ratios. Also, this problem occurs either during a conference or not during a conference. [Problem from Ver. 1.01] 2.4.6 No terminal name being displayed on the 1st monitor while the H.239 video is being sent When dual monitor is used, the connected terminal names were not displayed on the 1st monitor while the H.239 video was being sent. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver. 1.01] 2.4.7 Remote camera control disabled during point-to-point connection after multipoint connection The remote camera control may be disabled if point-to-point connection was established after multipoint connection. This problem was corrected. [Problem from Ver. 1.10] Sony Corporation 14
3 About version 1.51.20 Please be careful about uppercase and lowercase letters of the file name being used for update. 3.1 Security improvement Some security measures are added. 3.1.1 Disable ssh login without password (Important) To enhance the security, ssh login without password for external control is disabled. Note 1: No password is set in the default setting. After this version or later software is installed, ssh login is not available in the default setting. When ssh connection is used for external control, please set password for ssh before this version or later software is installed. Note 2: By restoring to the default settings, password will be deleted. If this version or later software is installed and the setting is restored to the default, please set password for ssh again. There are no changes regarding web page access and telnet access for external control. 3.2 Corrected problems 3.2.1 Resume from standby issue of PCSA-CXG100 When PCSA-CXG100 is used, there was a problem that the camera was not recognized, it didn t output video image or its ptzf operation was not available. This problem has been corrected. [Problem from Ver1.50] [Corrected in Ver1.51.20] Sony Corporation 15
4 About version 1.50 If updating from earlier than Ver1.42, update to Ver1.42 once, then update to Ver1.50 again. 4.1 New functions 4.1.1 USB audio device A USB audio device (speaker/microphone) can be connected to the USB port. However, there is currently no commercially available USB audio device that the operation performance quality is guaranteed. Caution: The echo canceller function of this device is disabled when a USB audio device is connected. 4.1.2 Denial of incoming call from unidentified IP A setting for Reject unknown call is added to the Answer setting menu. The call from the remote terminal not in the phone book or the private phone book will be denied without displaying the confirmation dialog when this is set to On. The shared phone book is not searched. The default is Off. Denied terminal can be confirmed in Unknown Call of the History menu. 4.1.3 Displaying of frame indicating the audio detection point for multi-point connection A setting for Voice Activation Frame is added to the Multipoint setting menu. An orange frame is displayed around the video where the audio is detected when this is On. The default is On. 4.1.4 Addition of the address book A selection of add or replace is added when Load Phone Book in the Service menu is performed. The previous phone book is erased when replacement is selected. The new phone book is added to the previous phone book when addition is selected. However, the maximum entry of the phone book is 1000, so it cannot be added exceeding that. 4.1.5 Connection of the terminals both under NAT The terminals both under NAT could not be connected properly when the NAT function was enabled. It is now possible to connect the terminals both under NAT Sony Corporation 16
by automatically disabling the NAT function with this version. However, it is necessary for the remote terminal to support this function. 4.1.6 Support of new annotation tablets The following tablets are now supported. WACOM CTH-490 WACOM CTL-490 4.1.7 Support of AAC-LD The audio codec AAC-LD is now supported. Specification: Selected only when connected to a specific third party with H.323. It is automatically selected when MPEG4 is enabled as the audio format, and AAC-LC and AAC-LD cannot be individually selected. AAC-LC and AAC-LD are not displayed separately in the Communication Mode Status screen. It is not selected when MCU mode is activated. 4.1.8 Support of H.263 for camera video channel with H.320 H.263 is added on the camera video channel codec mode for H.320 connection. Caution: H.263 is not enabled for H.320 even if the version is updated from the previous version. Place a checkmark in H.263 in the video mode in the communication mode menu to enable. 4.1.9 Support of LETTER service command The LETTER service command is now supported. The whole image of the 16:9 video without any cropping is sent to the remote terminal that can only receive the H.264 CIF size by reducing the video to the 4:3 video size when this is in the service command. The sides of the 16:9 video is cropped and sent as 4:3 video when this is not in the service command. To enable this command, system restart is required after entering the service command. 4.2 Improved functions Sony Corporation 17
4.2.1 Saving the screen layout It is changed to operate in the previous screen layout when the device is restored after choosing Standby with the remote controller, or when restarted after choosing Power Off with the remote controller. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.50] 4.2.2 Service command of changing H.239 sending image quality at low rate H.323 connection The text in presentations becomes clear by entering the H239QD service command when H.239 is sent in the connection under 512 Kbps. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.50] 4.2.3 Addition of the referrer check ON/OFF menu The On/Off menu for the referrer check is added to the WEB menu. The access may become possible when this is turned off when WEB access is not possible in a specific environment. Caution: Use in the environment where the network security is secure when the referrer checked is turned off. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.50] 4.2.4 Misalignment of audio and video when recording/streaming Misalignment may occur between the audio and video of the recording/streaming when a new terminal is added or the participating terminal is disconnected in the multi-point connection after executing the recording or streaming. An improvement was made so this misalignment is reduced. [Problem from Ver1.42] [Improved in Ver1.50] 4.3 Corrected problems 4.3.1 Camera image when H.239 is sent to or received from other conference devices There was a problem that the sending camera image stops or the receiving camera image is not displayed correctly when the H.239 function is used with PCS-EP or third party devices. This problem has been corrected. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.50] Sony Corporation 18
4.3.2 Improvement of the received H.239 image quality The image was displayed blurred by the image not correctly decoded when H.239 in H.263 format is received from Polycom HDX7000. This is now correctly decoded and displayed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.50] 4.3.3 The GUI operation was not possible The GUI became not operable in the following cases. When the TOOLS button on the remote controller is pressed in the wizard screen When the TOOLS button on the remote controller is pressed in the More Options setting screen for the Detailed Dial. When the conference is finished if Last Number Registration is On. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.50] 4.3.4 Displaying of PPPoE Admission Failed PPPoE Admission Failed was wrongly displayed when the password for Administrator 1 was set under the environment using PPPoE. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.50] 4.3.5 Operation with some of the HDMI monitor The following cases have occurred when the device was used connected to some of the HDMI. The monitor does not start The audio is not output from the monitor The video is not correctly output on the monitor This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.50] 4.3.6 H.239 transmission during an encrypted conference among 9 points The presentation function did not work correctly during an encrypted conference among 9 points. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.10] [Corrected in Ver1.50] Sony Corporation 19
5 About version 1.42 The details are described in this Release Note. Please be careful about uppercase and lowercase letters of the file name being used for update. 5.1 New functions None. 5.2 Improved functions 5.2.1 Audio and video asynchronous of recoding and streaming This issue is improved. [Problem from Ver1.40.10] [Improved in Ver1.42] 5.3 Corrected problems 5.3.1 Displaying black video Black video was displayed on the connection with some other vendor equipment. This problem has been fixed. (The problem was confirmed and the fix has been confirmed on Cisco MCU 5300 series) [Problem from Ver1.41] [Fixed in Ver1.42] 5.3.2 Displaying block noise video When the presentation was started, block noise video was displayed on the connection with some other vendor equipment. This problem has been fixed. (The problem was confirmed and the fix has been confirmed on Cisco MCU 5300 series) [Problem from Ver1.01] [Fixed in Ver1.42] 5.3.3 Interfering with GUI operation after disconnection by unmatched encryption mode When new terminal which encryption mode was set to Encrypt priority would join to non-encrypted connection, the new connection was rejected by unmatched encryption mode. After that, GUI operation at terminals of existing non-encrypted connection was interfered by high CPU load. This problem has been fixed. Sony Corporation 20
[Problem from Ver1.10] [Fixed in Ver1.42] Sony Corporation 21
6 About version 1.41 The details are described in this Release Note. 6.1 New functions 6.1.1 Addition of ISDN connection Using with ISDN interface unit, PCSA-B768S/PCSA-B384S, conferences over ISDN have been supported. Note) Unlike the previous models, Individual connection status of ISDN line is not indicated on the screen in the connecting progress status dialog during connecting ISDN. A connecting status dialog similar to IP connection is displayed. Note) Limitations of ISDN connections are described in the separate section titled Restrictions of ISDN connections. 6.1.2 Support of MCU option for PCS-XG77 Installation of MCU option PCSA-MCG106 is now available for PCS-XG77.By this option, the 6-site MCU function on PCS-XG77 becomes available. PCS-MCG109 is not supported. Cascade of PCS-XG100 and PCS-XG77, and cascade of two PCS-XG77 are supported. 6.1.3 Addition of AUTO option into Forward Error Correction (FEC) setting PCS-XC1 supports wireless LAN connections. In wireless environment, using Forward Error Correction (FEC) is recommended. Although this version of PCS-XG100/XG77 does not support wireless LAN connections, it can recognize that the remote terminal is using wireless LAN. The AUTO option has been added into Forward Error Correction (FEC) setting to enable it in this case. By adding the AUTO option, the mode of FEC is automatically selected as follows: Either terminals is FEC OFF FEC off All terminals are FEC ON FEC on Mix of ON and FEC AUTO FEC on All terminals are wired LAN and FEC AUTO FEC off Mix of wired LAN and wireless LAN and all terminals are FEC AUTO FEC on Default value of this version is AUTO. However, even after SW version up being done to this version, in case that the PCS-XG100/XG77 has been used with old SW version, FEC setting is inherited from previous value; ON or OFF. Sony Corporation 22
In this case, after updating the software, please change FEC setting to AUTO manually or execute clearing setup through GUI. 6.2 Improved functions 6.2.1 Support of new Russian time zone Russian time zone changes as of October 26, 2014 have been implemented. In setting Time Zone of Clock Set, some names of time zone and some values of UTC offset have been changed. [Improved in Ver1.41] 6.3 Corrected problems 6.3.1 H.239 function with PCS-RS (recording server) Depending on the combination of PC s output screen size and DVI-I Monitor Output Format, the connection with PCS-RS was terminated and no H.239 video was recorded. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.40.10] [Corrected in Ver1.41] 6.3.2 Upload the setting file with small size from Web I/F Uploading the setting file of 16K bytes or less makes illegal configuration. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.40.10] [Corrected in Ver1.41] Sony Corporation 23
7 About version 1.40.10 The details are described in this Release Note 7.1 New functions 7.1.1 Addition of microphone sound collection range/sound quality setting function to match the environment It is possible to set 3 modes matching the environment in use. The following setting is recommended for the distance between a monitor (loudspeaker) and the microphone with the Adaptive Voice Pickup and Sound parameter. Close and Natural: More than 1.5 meters Balance: More than 2.5 meters Wide and Clear: More than 4.0 meters 7.1.2 Addition of function to confirm the Gatekeeper registration status with WebI/F The Gatekeeper registration status can now be confirmed with the information in the WebI/F. 7.1.3 Addition of the Gatekeeper registration authentication function An authentication function by a login name and password when registering to the Gatekeeper is added. 7.2 Improved functions 7.2.1 Improvement of the echo canceller function A sound quality under muffled or noisy environment is improved, so it will automatically follow the delay amount of the loudspeaker. [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.2.2 Improvement of symptom that the presentation picture is displayed small in the reception screen The aspect ratio of the image size of the screen that is input to DVI-I2 (PC) of PCS-XG100/XG77 sending presentation data*1), communication picture size between the terminals*2), and monitor display image size of the terminal receiving the presentation data were displayed small for the received picture for the following cases. There were following 2 cases to be detailed. Sony Corporation 24
Case 1) *1) 16:9 *2) 4:3 *3) 16:9 Case 2) *1) 4:3 *2) 16:9 *3) 4:3 This symptom is avoided by automatically changing the communication picture size between the terminals*2) for the corresponding cases. Black regions at the 4 edges of the picture source may be added when the picture of the PCS is input depending on the setting on the PC outputting image to DVI-12 (PC) of PCS-XG100/XG77. To avoid this, a setting of PC input size fixing mode was added to the image setting. The input size from the PC can be fixed to XGA when this mode is enabled. *) Model the operation was confirmed VAIO VPCZ21ADZ, VPCSB2ADZ(SPEED/STAMINA), SVP1321ADZBI, VPCZ13ADZ(SPEED/STAMINA), SVD1121AJ DELL OptiPlex 7010, Latitude E5530 non-vpro [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.2.3 Changed the displaying of the PCSA-CXG100 model name The model name was displayed as EVI-H100V in the connection status of Peripheral Status when the PCSA-CXG100 camera was connected. This is changed so it will display PCSA-CXG100. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40] 7.2.4 Changed the display of Wide-D to WDR (View-DR) The display of Wide-D in Detailed Setting in the Camera menu was changed to WDR (View-DR). [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.2.5 Improvement of symbol character input method The following 4 points were improved with the character input method for symbols. Input of numbers in ALPHA mode is now possible. Selection is started from the same type of characters (upper case, lower case, number) for the character type that the selection is confirmed during the ALPHA mode. The operation of the F2 key is now common in the NUM mode and the ALPHA mode. Input of., #, and @ is now possible with the # key. Sony Corporation 25
[Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.2.6 Adjusted the terminal name display position The display position of the terminal name when the screen is split is adjusted so the terminal name will not overlap too much with the location image of each split screen. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.2.7 Changed the default display when the shared phonebook is ON The default phonebook when the shared phonebook is ON was changed to shared phonebook. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3 Corrected problems 7.3.1 Rebooting when the presentation is sent with the bit rate set to 394 Kbps or less It may reboot when a presentation data is sent from PCS-XG100/XG77 if it is connected with a bit rate of 384 Kbps or less and the size of received image for the presentation data is set to XGA on the connected terminal (The DVI-I output format is set to XGA for PCS-XG100. The RGB output format is set to XGA for PCS-XG80). This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.21] [Corrected in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.2 Operation not possible with annotation operation and communication mode confirmation The subsequent operation may not be possible when a confirmation of the communication mode with a remote control operation [0][0] is performed while the annotation start/end dialog is displayed with the button operation on the tablet during a communication. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.3 Display error in H.239 setting after operating WebI/F The H.239 and H.239 Ratio items may not be displayed correctly and setting may not be possible when register/change of phonebook is performed with the WebI/F if the More Options Enabled of Dial menu is set to On. Sony Corporation 26
This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.4 Change of model name in remote control image of WebI/F PCS-XG100/XG77 can be operated using the remote control image with the WebI/F. There was an error on the part model name at the bottom of the remote control image displayed at this time. It is changed to an image of correct accessory remote control (PCSA-RFZ1). [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.5 Reboot by re-inserting USB memory during recording The terminal may have rebooted when the USB memory used for recording is removed once and re-inserted while recording. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.6 Cannot boot when digital image is input to DVI-I2 (PC) It may not boot correctly when the main power is turned ON when a digital video signal is input in DVI-I2 (PC) while the main power is OFF. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.7 One touch dial does not display The one touch dial screen could not be displayed after the Dial adding menu is displayed while connected. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.8 Display is not possible with digital signal input after analog for DVI-I2 (PC) The video input may not be accepted correctly when a digital video signal is input after analog RGB video signal is input in the DVI-I2 (PC) input. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] Sony Corporation 27
7.3.9 G.711 audio noise There may be a noise mixed in the audio when a conference is conducted with the G.711 a-law audio mode after conducting a conference in the G.711 μ-law mode. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.10 PCS-EP contents sharing The contents cannot be displayed correctly on PCS-XG100/XG77 when the contents from PCS-EP are shared for the connection with PCS-EP and the PCS-XG100/XG77 via PCS-VCS. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.11 Presentation indicator display error with annotation operation The indicator indicating the presentation send/receive was not displayed correctly when the presentation data is sent/received with the screen layout being PandP and the annotation is started and stopped during the communication. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.12 Camera menu display error with annotation operation A part of the menu screen is disrupted when the Camera menu is opened during annotation. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.13 Operation not possible during conference The operation may not be possible due to the video data not being able to be sent when communication is performed under a network environment with big packet loss and big transmission delay. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] 7.3.14 Correction of character display The following 3 points were corrected related to character display. Sony Corporation 28
Korean Part of the guidance displayed at the bottom of the Operation menu may not be displayed correctly. Swedish The character å was not displayed correctly. German There was an error in the description in the option for the machine information. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Improved in Ver1.40.10] Sony Corporation 29
8 About Version 1.33 The details are described in this Release Note 8.1 New functions and improved functions 8.1.1 Security Improvement: Apply Security Improvement. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.33] Sony Corporation 30
9 About version 1.31 The details are described in this Release Note 9.1 New functions and improved functions 9.1.1 Echo canceller in monaural mode: When the audio output setting was set to "Monaural", the echo canceller could not work correctly, the echo was not been cancelled accordingly. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.31] 9.1.2 Startup failure of 2nd camera: When the PCS started up with the 2nd camera connected, there was a case that the LED of 2nd camera blinked and the 2nd camera could not start up correctly. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.31] Sony Corporation 31
10 About version 1.30 The details are described in this Release Note 10.1 New functions and improved functions 10.1.1 SRG-120DH Camera package support: The camera cable of this camera package model has an HDMI connector at camera side. Therefore, some modification for HDMI compliance has been made. 10.1.2 EVI-H100V/PCSA-CXG100 Camera brightness change (for JP destination only): Only for JP destination, the brightness of EVI-H100V/PCSA-CXG100 Camera has been raised. The default value of EX-COMP has been changed from 2 to4. 10.1.3 Abolition of the bitrate limitation of 2 nd video of presentation: The maximum bitrate of 2 nd video was limited up to 2Mbps. This limitation has been abolished. 10.1.4 Adjust the audio level of G.722 : When using G.722, the audio level was suppressed at transmitter and amplified at receiver. These processes have been cancelled. There is no difference in the audio level between the connection of two old versions and the connection of two new versions. In case of a connection between an old version and this new version, the listening audio level at the old version is louder than the level at a connection of same versions, and lower at the new version. The above is a case of G.722. There is no change to the case of other audio modes. 10.2 Problems improved or corrected 10.2.1 GUI Fixes: When filling in the Dial to field, pushing the BACK SPACE button now can directly move a cursor to the field and delete the last letter. No need to press the ENTER button now. 10.2.2 Unable to connect after repetitions of the receiving calls just after disconnection: Repetitions of the receiving calls just after disconnection caused a connection failure. This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.30] Sony Corporation 32
11 About version 1.21 The details are described in this Release Note 11.1 New functions and improved functions 11.1.1 SRG-300H Camera support: Support of new camera: SRG-300H 11.1.2 Legacy Tablet Support: Tablet DTU-1631C support 11.1.3 POFF Service Command is supported: POFF (Packet Loss Indicator Off) is supported. 11.1.4 DTMF capability is added: Adding DTMF capability and supporting DTMF signal format by adapting far system capability. If far system does not have DTMF capability, sending DTMF as alphanumeric. 11.2 Problems improved or corrected 11.2.1 GUI Fixes: Some small issues related to GUI are fixed. In Private phone book, add [AUTO] mark onto a phone book which is set as auto dial. With NOOFF service command, Version 1.20 or previous software cannot execute Stand-by in Power Off dialog box. This issue is fixed. In Detailed Dial menu, tune the following behavior as the same with XG80 s. In putting Dial to field, Enter button can be omitted. Number, *, # can be input directly. In putting Dial to field, @ can be put by F2 Key. In entering Detailed Dial menu, default cursor is onto Dial to filed. In entering Layout window, default cursor is onto current selected layout. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.2 Web Monitor: In Version 1.20 or previous SW, in PtoP Connection, adjusting focus of far system by using Web monitor results in reboot. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.3 H.239 size in PtoP between PCS-XG77S/PCS-XG100S: In Version 1.20 or previous software, in PtoP with PCS-XG77S and PCS-XG100S, H.239 received by PCS-XG77S is displayed as small 16:9. This issue is fixed Sony Corporation 33
[Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.4 1 st video size with presentation using PCS-XG77S (+PCSA-RXG77): In Version 1.20 or previous software, in PCS-XG77S(+PCSA-RXG77) sending presentation, 1st video cannot keep 1080p. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.20] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.5 Issue after long time non-use case: In Version 1.20 or previous, after PCS-XG100S/PCS-XG77S being kept power on or standby for more than 24 days, the next connect fails. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.6 TCP Ports of UPnP Function: In using UPnP with NAT being set as Auto, TCP ports for Q.931(receiving) and H.245 should be from 2253 to 2269. However, in Version 1.20 or previous software, ports from 2263 to 2269 cannot be used. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.7 Long Meeting name in Shared Phone Book: In Version 1.20 or previous software, in Shared Phone book, long meeting room name (21 bytes or more) cannot be called. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.8 User Name (more than 30 characters) with using Gate Keeper: In Version 1.20 or previous software, if use name field in GK is longer than 30, characters after 30th character disappears after reboot. This issue is fixed.. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.9 Registration to Gate Keeper with using Dual Network and PPPoE.: In Version 1.20 or previous software, in using Dual Network and PPPoE is used on LAN1, PCS cannot register itself onto GK on LAN1. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.10 Local Monitor Improvement in using H.239, Dual Monitor. In Version 1.20 or previous software, in Dual Monitor mode (HDMI+DVI-I), DVI-I Monitor Out as SXGA, by sending H.239, Local PC picture on Local Monitor connected to DVI-I is sometimes unclear. This issue is fixed [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] 11.2.11 LAN1 Shared Phone Book Server access in using Dual Network: In Version 1.20 or previous software, in using LAN1 and LAN2, PCS cannot access to SPB server on LAN1. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] Sony Corporation 34
11.2.12 Improve Volume sent to Far system: In Version 1.20 or previous software, volume sending to far system is not enough. Version 1.21 changes gain of MIC-in to be +6dB. It means that sending audio becomes louder and voice heard at receiver becomes louder. By this change, if far system is PCS-XG77S/PCS-XG100S, voice from far system, which is heard on near system, becomes louder than that of previous software. If needed, please adjust volume for receiver. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.21] Sony Corporation 35
12 About version 1.20 The details are described in this Release Note 12.1 New functions and improved functions 12.1.1 Option: PCSA-RXG77 Support: Support of HD Upgrade Software option for PCS-XG77S. 12.1.2 Option: PCSA-SAG1/8 Support: Support of Mobile Access Software option for IPELA Communication Mobile. 12.1.3 SRG-120DH Camera Support: Support of new camera: SRG-120DH. New items WIDE D and Shutter Speed are added in Camera->Details menu. WIDE D is for SRG-120DH only. Shutter Speed is applicable for other cameras. 12.1.4 New Pen Tablet Support: The following New Pen Tablets are supported which are used in Annotation function. Wacom: CTL-480/S0 Wacom: CTH-480/S0 12.2 Problems improved or corrected 12.2.1 GUI Fixes: Some items related to GUI are fixed; such as Status, Wordings, Icons, Messages, Guidance, etc. Communication status displayed the results of the capability exchange of audio and video at first, and then displayed the real-time status values. In MCU mode, the interval was too short. It is extended to five seconds Some Wordings, Icons, Messages, Guidance are fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] 12.2.2 System Compatibility: Connecting with HT-CT600, Sony Audio Surround System caused system reboot. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] 12.2.3 Recording / Streaming Audio Level: The volume of recording and streaming has been increased [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] Sony Corporation 36
12.2.4 Audio Level in Communication: In setting local Audio-in selection to Aux, Level of Audio coming from far system was larger than Level of Local monitoring Audio. This issue is fixed. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] 12.2.5 Security Level: The execution authority of external control commands in the Telnet connection was changed. External control commands in the Telnet connection can only be executed by user sonypcs. There is no change with the execution of external control commands from the serial I/F. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] 12.2.6 Bit Rate / Frame Rate: Improvement of Bit Rate and Frame Rate in combination of variety of Video-in/out, Far Systems. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.20] Sony Corporation 37
13 About Version 1.12 13.1 New functions and improved functions None. 13.2 Problems improved or corrected 13.2.1 About communication status Communication status displayed the results of the capability exchange of audio and video at first, and then displayed the real-time status values. The interval was too short. It was extended to five seconds [Improved in Ver1.12] 13.2.2 Encryption for CN destination The encryption function could not be enabled for CN destination. This problem was corrected in Ver1.12. [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.12] 13.2.3 German wordings in service menu The setting name of Load Application was Save Application. This problem was corrected in Ver1.12 [Problem from Ver1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.12] Sony Corporation 38
14 About Version 1.11 14.1 Improved function in Ver1.11 14.1.1 About the Presentation function When the presentation function was carried out at the PCS-XG100S /PCS-XG77S, the bitrate and the frame rate of the transmitting presentation data might far exceed the negotiated rates. This behavior sometimes caused operation troubles at the receiving sites. This problem occurred when the presentation data was in H.264 and the negotiated video size was XGA. Following conditions are concrete cases. 1) At the PCS-XG100 /XG77S, the DVI-I Monitor Output Format setting in the Video1 is set to XGA 2) The negotiation is made in XGA mode owing to the setting of either endpoint in a videoconference. (e.g. A PCS-XG80 at far end has the XGA setting of the RGB Monitor Output Format in the Video1 ) This problem has been fixed. [Problem from Ver.1.01] [Corrected in Ver1.11] Sony Corporation 39
15 About Ver.1.10 15.1 New functions and improved functions in Ver1.10 15.1.1 Multipoint connection is supported. The MCU function of the PCS-XG100S can be enabled by registering MCU option software PCSA-MCG106 or PCSA-MCG109 on the PCS-XG100S. The PCS-XG100S with the MCU function enabled by the PCSA-MCG106 or the PCSA-MCG109 (MCU parent terminal hereafter) can simultaneously connect up to 6 or 9 terminals including the MCU parent terminal respectively with multipoint connection. Video mode during the multipoint connection (Multipoint mode: Excluding 1080VA) When 8 terminals connected to the MCU parent terminal (MCU child terminal hereafter) are PCS-XG100S The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 1080p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 2 Mbps (total for all points: 16 Mbps). The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: WCIF / Frame rate: 15 fps Bit rate: 1 Mbps When 5 terminals connected to the MCU parent terminal (MCU child terminal hereafter) are PCS-XG100S The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 1080p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 2 Mbps (total for all points: 10 Mbps). The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Sony Corporation 40
Resolution: W4CIF / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 2 Mbps When 3 terminals connected to the MCU parent terminal (MCU child terminal hereafter) are PCS-XG100S The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 1080p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 4 Mbps (total for all points: 12 Mbps). The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 4 Mbps When there are 8 child terminals, and PCS-XG80, PCS-XG77S, and PCS-XG100S are mixed. The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p / Frame rate: 15 fps Bit rate: 1 Mbps (total for all points: 8 Mbps). The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: WCIF / Frame rate: 15 fps Bit rate: 1 Mbps When there are 5 child terminals, and PCS-XG80, PCS-XG77S, and PCS-XG100S are mixed. The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 2 Mbps (total for all points: 10 Mbps). Sony Corporation 41
The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p (PCS-XG80 : W4CIF) / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 2 Mbps When there are 3 child terminals, and PCS-XG80, PCS-XG77S, and PCS-XG100S are mixed. The video sent from the MCU terminal to the child terminals will be as follows for the maximum condition. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 4 Mbps (total for all points: 12 Mbps). The video sent from the child terminals to the MCU terminal at this time will be as follows. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 720p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: 4 Mbps Video mode during the multipoint connection (when the multipoint mode is 1080VA) When all the terminals connected to the MCU parent terminal are PCS-XG100S It will be as follows for both MCU to the child terminals and the child terminals to MCU. Video mode: H.264 High Profile Resolution: 1080p / Frame rate: 30 fps Bit rate: (16 Mbps / number of child terminals) (total for all points: 16 Mbps). 15.1.2 Baseline Profile/High Profile When the bit rate is 12 Mbps or slower for the point-to-point connection, the video mode will support H.264 High Profile. When the bit rate exceeds 2 Mbps for point-to-point connection in Ver.1.02, the video mode was H.264 Baseline Profile. 15.1.3 The KIOSK mode is supported. Sony Corporation 42