The PCS-1 videoconferencing system provides the latest in conferencing technology and user features that are easy to use while conforming to all industry standard. The system reaches speeds up to 2 Mbps over IP networks and up to 768 Kbps over the ISDN network. The PCS-1 offers a high performance internal MCU option connecting up to six sites for a videoconference using any combination of ISDN or IP connections with the optional multipoint software option. It also has such new features as enhanced data collaboration capabilities and built-in electronic whiteboard interface. The PCS-1 provides built-in Sony QoS technology to help ensure and enhance video quality over unmanaged networks. Superb audio is featured through AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) at 14 kHz, compliant with the MPEG-4 standard. These and other features incorporate the most advanced IT and Sony's world-wide proven AV technologies into a compact and stylish two-piece body.

Features	Benefits
Superb Video Quality	The industry's first product to support MPEG-4 video as a standard feature provides TV-like quality which improves meetings
Superb Audio Quality	With advanced audio coding at 14kHz, the PCS-1 brings audio to another level of clear sound to the videoconference creating a more conversational tone.
Enhanced Internal MCU	Offering a high performance internal MCU option, the PCS-1 can connect up to six sites using any combination of IP or ISDN. This allows organizations to conduct large meetings without incurring travel expenses.
Mixed MCU Function	The PCS-1 with H.320/H.323 bridging function enables multipoint conferences which are connected through ISDN as well as IP networks.
Flexible Installation	The PCS-1's unique two-piece design affords users the ability to accommodate almost any installation requirement of a meeting room layout.

Supported Protocols	H.323 (LAN) and H.320 (ISDN)
Video Standards	H.261, H.263, H.263+, H.263++, H.264, MPEG-4 SP@L3
Video Resolution	QCIF, CIF, Interlaced SIF
Frame Rate	Max 30 frames per second, Max 60 fields per second (Interlaced SIF)
Bit Rate	Up to 768 kb/s in H.320 (including audio) Up to 2 Mb/s in H.323 (including audio)