Cisco TelePresence is a breakthrough technology that lets you to interact and collaborate with others across remote locations like never before.
Integrating life-size, high-definition video, advanced audio and a finely-tuned environment, Cisco TelePresence delivers a live, immersive face to face experience over the network. This powerful combination of technologies and design allows you and remote participants to feel as if you are all in the same room, providing the potential to transform your business. Many organizations are already using Cisco TelePresence to make decisions faster, improve customer intimacy and cross-cultural communication, scale scarce resources, and speed products to market.
The Cisco TelePresence meeting solution comprises several endpoint models to meet many types of meeting needs:
• The Cisco TelePresence 500 is designed for one or two users in a private office.
• The Cisco TelePresence 1000 is for small group meetings and one-on-one conversations.
• The Cisco TelePresence 3000 is for business meetings with up to 6 participants per room.
• The Cisco TelePresence 3200 is for large group meetings of up to 18 participants per room.
These endpoints work with Cisco TelePresence Manager software, which provides easy call scheduling and setup, and the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch for multipoint calls.
This data sheet discusses the Cisco TelePresence 3200 (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Cisco TelePresence 3200
Product Overview
The Cisco TelePresence meeting solution combines life-size, ultra-high-definition video (1080p), spatial audio, a specially designed environment, and interactive elements to create the feeling of being "in person" with meeting participants in remote locations. This simple, easy-to-use solution allows you and other participants to focus on the meeting, not the technology, and communicate naturally and effectively.
For large, distributed organizations striving to thrive and grow in today's global virtual economy, the Cisco TelePresence 3200 brings the power of Cisco TelePresence technology to larger room venues. Ideal for headquarters sites or large regional offices, the system allows large teams to meet and collaborate virtually using Cisco TelePresence when much of the team is in one physical location. With seating for up to 18 participants in a single room, the system delivers the same superior video and audio quality as the rest of the Cisco TelePresence portfolio. Applications for the Cisco TelePresence 3200 include large team meetings, cross-functional team meetings, and training or classroom events. Cisco TelePresence can now scale to fit your organization's wide range of meeting needs today and into the future.
Applications
The Cisco TelePresence 3200 is ideal for large group meetings with many participants in a single location, connecting to other satellite groups in remote locations. It provides an equal seat at the table for participants for applications such as operations reviews, status update meetings, quarterly meetings with clients or partners, executive presentations, or meetings requiring staff to be present.
• Large teams: The seating capacity for up to 18 participants in a Cisco TelePresence 3200 room allows the local team to meet in one physical room and use Cisco TelePresence technology to interact virtually with remote members of the team.
• Cross-functional groups: The extra seating capacity of a Cisco TelePresence 3200 allows key stake holders from many organizations to participate in the Cisco TelePresence session. The attendance at many cross-functional meetings may vary widely, with many participants needed for critical decision points in a project. The extra capacity of a Cisco TelePresence 3200 provides the flexibility needed for these events.
• Training: For corporate training and distance learning, the Cisco TelePresence 3200 allows you to virtually bring in subject matter experts or guest lecturers from one or more remote locations. For such applications, the large room capacity of the Cisco TelePresence 3200 along with the proven video and audio technology of Cisco TelePresence brings the immersive, virtual meeting experience to larger venues and larger audiences.
Features and Benefits
The Cisco TelePresence 3200 integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Cisco TelePresence portfolio to offer the same high-quality experience, including:
• Three 65-inch high-definition plasma displays for life-size images at 720p and 1080p resolutions.
• Specially designed, high-definition cameras provide high-quality, high-definition images, with superior eye contact and no user operation required.
• Full-duplex, CD-quality audio facilitates a full, natural conversation with no perceivable latency. The microphone electronics have been carefully designed to eliminate interference from mobile devices and cell phones.
• The specially designed, optimized environment offers high-quality lighting and sound treatment.
• Cisco TelePresence supports multipoint meetings with up to 48 locations in any combination of Cisco TelePresence endpoints.
• Simplicity in scheduling and call launch through integration with enterprise groupware and Cisco Unified Communications makes scheduling Cisco TelePresence meetings as easy as sending a calendar invitation. Launching calls is as easy as the touch of a button. Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint meetings are equally easy to schedule and launch.
• Integration with the network helps ensure reliability with high availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) for an optimal experience with every call. Highly secure communications are enabled through encryption of both video and call signaling.
In addition to the benefits of the Cisco TelePresence 3000 design, the Cisco TelePresence 3200 offers the innovative features and benefits listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Cisco TelePresence 3200 Features and Benefits
Feature
Description
Seating capacity for up to 18 active participants
Larger teams can more effectively and comfortably use Cisco TelePresence for virtual meetings and collaboration.
Excellent audio and video quality, even for second-row participants
All of the facial expressions and visual cues needed to really participate in a meeting are clear. The audio clarity, overtones, and nuances make you feel like you are really there. The system delivers the same-quality virtual in-room experience as the Cisco TelePresence 3000.
Power and Ethernet connections for all participants
Participants can use their laptops to access critical data for the meeting, join a Cisco MeetingPlace® or WebEx® session, or stay in touch and productive throughout the meeting.
Connections for up to three additional graphics displays*
You can show the data or graphics content from the meeting in multiple locations in the room for meeting participants' convenience.
Room for 10 or more additional seats along the back wall
The system offers extra capacity for spectators, note takers, or overflow. Others who may have limited or no active role in the meeting can listen to and see the meeting. (This option requires a room larger than the minimum depth dimensions.)
Uses existing conference rooms; no risers are required for second seating row
You can install a Cisco TelePresence 3200 system in an existing conference room with a minimum of room reconfiguration, making the room more of a conference room and less of a "stadium". Two table second-row options are available, accommodating either 14 or 18 meeting participants in the room.
Upgrade kit available for Cisco TelePresence 3000 rooms
You can convert a Cisco TelePresence 3000 room to a Cisco TelePresence 3200 room in any room with Cisco TelePresence 3200 dimensions (8ft H x 31ft W x 23ft D for the 12-person table and 8ft H x 24ft W x 23ft D for the 8 person table) or move an existing Cisco TelePresence 3000 system to a larger room.
Table 2 lists the features and benefits of the Cisco TelePresence solution.
Table 2. Cisco TelePresence Features and Benefits
Feature
Description
Directories
Integration into the Cisco Unified Communications Manager general directory service provides a search function for thousands of directory entries.
Speed dial
Cisco TelePresence allows up to 40 favorites entries for convenient speed-dialing.
Scheduling services
The Cisco TelePresence solution allows for e-mail calendaring, and scheduling services from a Web-enabled application. This feature requires the Cisco TelePresence Manager server to be installed and configured to work with your calendar and e-mail applications.
Gigabit Ethernet switch
The internal Cisco Gigabit Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection to a 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet network through an RJ-45 interface with single LAN connectivity for both the Cisco TelePresence system and a co-located Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G and Ethernet-attached PC. The system administrator can designate separate VLANs (802.1Q) for the PC and Cisco IP phones, providing improved security and reliability of voice and data traffic.
Volume control
The convenient Volume Control button on the phone softkey menu provides for easy volume adjustments.
Cisco "Auto Collaborate"
This Cisco innovation allows people in all rooms to instantly see and share information or objects with others by simply plugging in a device such as a laptop computer or the integrated optional high-definition document camera.
High Frame Rate Auto Collaborate
An optional presentation codec is dedicated to the data channel to provide full motion (30 fps) graphics and multimedia content on the Cisco TelePresence Auto Collaborate data channel.
Document camera controls
Software controls for the optional document camera have been incorporated into the Cisco TelePresence user interface on the Cisco IP phone, providing for a more tightly integrated solution and more natural user controls. (This feature requires Cisco TelePresence software Version 1.2 or later.)
Multipoint support
Cisco TelePresence systems can participate in multipoint meetings by using the Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch.
Mute and hold
The Cisco TelePresence system supports mute and hold functions.
Audio Mute
The Mute feature has an on-screen mute indicator to alert participants that the Mute feature was activated on the Cisco TelePresence microphone, causing all microphones to be simultaneously muted in remote rooms.
Video Mute
The Hold/Resume button toggles the Video and Audio Mute features and allows Cisco TelePresence systems to be placed on hold for privacy.
Dialing buttons
These buttons allow for convenient manual or address-book dialing.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power for high-definition cameras and Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G
The Cisco high-definition cameras and Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G receive power down the LAN from the Cisco IEEE 803.3af PoE switch incorporated into the Cisco TelePresence codec.
Ring tones
Cisco TelePresence 3200 supports a standard ring tone and busy signal for system operation and user notification.
United States Section 508 features
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G dial pad conforms to U.S. Section 508 guidelines. The 5 key dial pad has a raised nib that provides a tactilely discernible home key. To access further accessibility features, you can obtain the U.S. 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/go/accessibility.
Signaling protocol support
The Cisco TelePresence system supports Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) on Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Audio codec support
G.711 and advanced audio coding with low delay (AAC-LD) audio compression codecs are available.
System lighting
The solution includes an integrated lighting assembly to eliminate facial shadows and provide natural-looking video without harsh studio lighting or makeup.
System lighting controls
You can configure the integrated lighting assembly of the Cisco TelePresence system to turn on or off with a Cisco TelePresence call or with normal working hours. This feature reduces power consumption and provides a "greener" overall solution. (It requires Cisco TelePresence software Version 1.4 or later.)
Product Specifications
Tables 3 through 5 list specifications for the Cisco TelePresence 3200.
Table 3. Product Specifications
Specification
Description
Product compatibility
• Cisco TelePresence System 500 with Cisco TelePresence System software 1.5 or later
• Cisco TelePresence System 1000 with Cisco TelePresence System software
1.2 or later
• Cisco TelePresence System 3000 with Cisco TelePresence System software
1.2 or later
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 or later
• Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch 1.0 or later
• Cisco TelePresence Manager 1.4 or later
Software compatibility
Cisco TelePresence System Software 1.4 or later
Protocols
Cisco Discovery Protocol, SIP, IP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, 802.1p/q, and Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP)
Connectivity
Ethernet (1 LAN, RJ-45 connection-100/1000m), internal 4-port Ethernet switch, and high-definition video connector
Programming interfaces
Web-based user interface; you can configure IP address assignment statically or through the Cisco TelePresence administrator Web interface
Physical dimensions
(H x W x D)
8 x 24 x 23 feet minimum room dimensions for reduced back-row table configuration (total room capacity of 14 participants). Dimensions for the 12-person second row table are 8 x 31 x 23 feet.
Note that higher ceilings may be required to mount an optional data display. Contact your Cisco Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) partner for data display options and mounting options.
Weight
Approximately 2595 lb (1177 kg; freight weight)
Power
8856 W (73.8 A @ 120V to 36.9 A @ 240V maximum)
Table 4. Video and Audio Specifications
Specification
Description
Bandwidth consumption
15.3 Mbps (1080p, best motion handling) or 11.7 Mbps (720p, best motion handling) for IP QoS connections recommended 19.8Mbs (1080p best) or 16.2Mbs (720p best) when including at 30 fps presentation codec
Note that the bandwidth recommendations for the Cisco TelePresence 3200 are identical to those for the Cisco TelePresence 3000.
Video standards
H.264
Video frame rate
30 frames per second using H.264
Data and graphics frame rate
Graphics sharing at 5 frames per second (standard configuration)
Optional graphics sharing at 30 frames per second using a dedicated presentation codec
Native National Television Standards Committee (NTSC)
720p and 1080p
Resolution
1920 x 1080 native
Audio standards
G.711 and AAC-LD (22 kHz)
Audio features
Cisco Dynamic Echo Cancellation for spatial audio
Cisco TelePresence High-Definition Camera
• CMOS 2/3-inch sensor
• C Mount Lens
• 1080p 30
• Minimum illumination 300 Lux
• Manual focus
Table 5. Additional Specifications
Specification
Description
Firmware upgrades
Downloadable from Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Video network features
Intelligent packet loss recovery of video transmission
Network interface
• 1 LAN or Ethernet (RJ-45); 100/1000 Mbps
• Internal 4-port Ethernet switch with 2 PoE (IEEE 802.3af) ports on codec
Table 6 gives temperature ratings, and Table 7 provides certification information for the Cisco TelePresence 3200.
Select the appropriate power cord option to plug into the wall outlets in the country where the TelePresence system will be deployed.
Laptop Connectivity Modules
Select the appropriate connectivity modules based on the country where the TelePresence system will be deployed. These modules allow participants to plug their laptop PC's or other portable electronic devices into power outlets integrated into the system table legs.
Lighting Fixtures
Select the appropriate system lighting fixture based on the region where the TelePresence system will be deployed. Special lighting fixtures are required for Europe and Japan.
Projectors
Projector options are offered to meet country specific regulatory requirements. Select from standard, Chinese or none.
Presentation Codec
CTS-HFR-COLLAB
This is a chargeable option to add a dedicated presentation codec to enable high frame rate Auto Collaboration.
Service and Support
Critical to delivering the innovative Cisco TelePresence experience are integrated lifecycle services delivered by our Certified Partners and Cisco. Designed specifically for multi-site organizations, these services accelerate a successful deployment and deliver a high-quality, reliable, "in-person" Cisco TelePresence experience.
Initial Prepare, Plan, and Design services prepare your network and organization to deliver the expected consistent quality level of the Cisco TelePresence meeting solution. Operate services provide continued TelePresence experience in addition to peace of mind for your IT staff by increasing availability with critical day-2 maintenance support, remote monitoring and management, as well as remote assistance service. These services use a proven lifecycle services approach to deliver on a Cisco TelePresence experience. For more information, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresenceservices.
For More Information
For more information about the Cisco TelePresence 3200, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/telepresence or contact your local Cisco account representative or authorized Cisco partner.
