HD Visual Communications System

KX-VC600
KX-VC300
KX-VC500

So Real, So Simple

KX-VC600 KX-VC300 KX-VC500

Distance Is No Longer a Barrier
Our HD Visual Communications System makes it possible to communicate and collaborate
with colleagues and industry experts wherever they happen to be.

Manufacturing
By connecting development, production and
sales departments, and collaborating with
true-to-life ambience from remote sites, you can
reduce travelling times and costs while
enhancing cooperation between your company
and your partner companies.

Education
Connecting classrooms, research labs, other
departments and even other schools makes it
easy to share knowledge. This lets you respond
to demands for reducing the travelling time
between campuses, solving the shortage of
specialised instructors, and diversifying
after-school lessons for elementary education.

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 Healthcare
Providing medical advice and training for young
doctors in rural hospitals from specialists in city
hospitals can be done very smoothly. By linking
sub cameras and sharing PC screens, even
highly technical exchanges, such as viewing
X-rays, can be conducted with ease.

And more...
The high-quality HD Visual Communications
System enables zero-distance communication
for operations at construction sites and financial
institutions, music rehearsals, retail businesses,
storage inventory management, public services,
and various other business situations.

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 HD VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LINE-UP

Select or Combine Any of Three Models Based

on Your Application and Scale

4-site Connection Compatible Model Entry Model with 2-Site Connection

with Full-HD Image Quality

KX-VC600 (Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.) KX-VC300 (Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.)
Up to 4 site connection 2 site connection (expandable up to 4 with option)
Real time Full-HD 1080i video quality Real time HD 720p video quality (expandable to 1080i with option)
High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation
Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time
collaboration collaboration
Easy, user-friendly operation Easy, user-friendly operation
Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS

[ Rear Panel View ] [ Rear Panel View ]

MIC jack (Digital)

MIC jack (Analogue)
Camera Control terminal
(Nonusable) MIC jack (Analogue) Audio Out L/R jack
RS-232C terminal
RS-232C terminal Audio In L/R jack Audio Out L/R jack Audio In L/R jack

Component terminal Component terminal

RGB terminal
HDMI terminal RGB terminal HDMI terminal
LAN jack Sub Camera terminal LAN jack
Sub Camera terminal
Main Camera terminal Main Camera terminal

Function Comparison List

Maximum Other-brand device MCU Computer Sub camera Digital Boundary Analogue Boundary
Image resolution
conference points connection*1 interoperability*2 connection connection Microphone Microphone

KX-VC600 4 Full HD 1080i Yes Yes Yes Yes Up to 4 units Yes

KX-VC300 2*3 HD 720p*4 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes

KX-VC500 4 Full HD 1080i Yes (optional)*5 Yes (optional)*5 Yes Yes Up to 4 units No

*1 Please ask your nearest dealer about other-brand devices that can be connected.
*2 Please ask your nearest dealer about MCUs that can be connected.
*3 The optional Activation Key Card lets you expand the KX-VC300's maximum conference points to up to 4 locations.
*4 The optional Activation Key Card lets you upgrade the maximum resolution of the KX-VC300 system to 1080i.
*5 The optional Activation Key Card lets you connect the KX-VC500 to MCUs or non-Panasonic video conference systems.

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4-site Connection Compatible Model
KX-VC500
Optional Accessories
with Full-HD Image Quality
Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001
A high-grade microphone with a
direction recognition function that
detects the direction that voices are
coming from.

Analogue Boundary Microphone

KX-VCA002
A compact, economical and high-grade
microphone.
KX-VC500 (Remote control included. Boundary Microphone sold separately.)

Camera Security Adaptor

Up to 4 site connection
KX-VCZ001
Real time Full-HD 1080i video quality
A theft prevention accessory for video
High quality audio and smooth 2-way stereo conversation cameras.
Convenient sub-camera and PC connection for real-time
collaboration
Easy, user-friendly operation
Stable connection with Panasonic's AV-QoS Related Products

[ Rear Panel View ] HD Integrated Camera

AW-HE50H
Audio In L/R jack High-Quality Full-HD MOS Integrated
MIC jack (Digital)
Pan & Tilt Camera.
Component terminal
RS-232C terminal Audio Out L/R jack

HD Camcorder

HDMI terminal Full-HD Plasma/

LAN jack
RGB terminal LCD Display
Sub Camera terminal
Main Camera terminal

HDMI cables are required for connection to the camera, TV, etc.

Select the Video Camera Based

HD Camcorder HD Integrated Camera Professional Video Camera
on Your Needs
The connected camera can be flexibly
combined and used with a commercial HD
camcorder, dedicated camera, or professional
camera, based on your needs.

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Panasonic Technology Lets You Achieve
Real Collaboration

High Image Quality

Full-HD* 1080i images are produced at an IP rate of approximately 3.0
Mbps. This makes visual communication with distant people as easy and
comfortable as watching Full-HD programmes on TV. Even changes in
the facial expressions of each person are distinctly relayed, and text from
documents can be clearly read. SD
*The KX-VC300 displays 720p images. Conventional
Videoconference Systems

Panasonic's Image Quality Technology

The Uniphier system LSI, which is Full HD
a digital home electronics platform,
Even changes in the facial
achieves realistic images that clearly expressions, body
portray the facial expressions and language, hand gestures
body language of each person. and fast movements of
each person are smoothly
* Uniphier is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
reproduced.

High Sound Quality

Before that,
The project
Full-duplex audio in broadband stereo allows high-quality sound to fill let me confirm
concept is... something...
the room with clarity. A unique Echo Canceller prevents echoes and
howling, and there are hardly any delays or interruptions even when two
people speak at the same time. You enjoy smooth, natural
conversations, just as if you were all in the same room.

High-Performance Digital Boundary Microphone (Optional) There is hardly any interruption

With four built-in microphones, the Digital even when two people speak
Thank you
Boundary Microphone features a direction We'll have four
in advance! at the same time or when
recognition function that reflects the direction members today. conversations overlap.
Our agenda is...
and position of the speaker's voice to the
listener's side speakers.
*The Digital Boundary Microphone is compatible You can hear the voices of the
with the KX-VC600 and KX-VC500. speakers right from their positions.

Other-Brand Device/MCU Interoperability Other-Brand Device MCU

Interoperability with other-brand devices and MCUs is a

standard feature. This allows smooth expansion into
existing videoconference systems, and multi-point
communications using an MCU.
+ +

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Stable Connection Rate Control
Adjusts the traffic depending on network congestion.
The generation of packet losses is prevented by a rate control function, and Packet loss
lost packets are restored by the combined use of Forward Error Correction Bandwidth is exceeded at
Without control
(FEC) and Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ). Image disruptions and audio peak communication.

interruptions are suppressed for both intranet and Internet connections to

ensure stable connection.

Comparison with a congested network connection.

Usable bandwidth
Automatic rate control
depending on the effective
bandwidth
With control
Transfer rate is adjusted to
match traffic condition.

Time
Conventional Videoconference System HD Visual Communications System
Heavy traffic Heavy traffic

Sharing a PC Screen I'm going to

switch to the
Main Camera Image PC Screen Image

statistical
Show your PC screen to the other data.
party and discuss while you both
look at the same graph or
presentation data.

Check Facial Expressions While Showing Images

You can switch to the image of the other party while showing them images
of your PC screen or sub camera, to check their response.
*Only the content sharing screen is displayed to the receiving party. Both sending and receiving
screens cannot be displayed at the same time.

Close-up Views with a Sub Camera Main Camera Image Sub Camera Image

Use a sub camera to display close-up

Let me show
views of detailed parts that are difficult you a sample
to see with the naked eye. article.

Still Image Data

Snapshots
High-resolution still images taken with a sub camera can be sent in order
to share sharp, clear images while sending only a small amount of data.

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Panasonic Technology Lets You Achieve
Real Collaboration

Easy Operation
Most operations can be handled using the remote control, so you can
operate the system as if you were watching TV. Switching screen Change Screen Layout
displays and switching between a PC and sub camera can be done
Switch to PC Switch to Sub Camera
easily with the click of a button. Large characters, buttons,
easy-to-see displays, and colour combinations are designed for easy
operation. Start End

1
Coloured Buttons
Turn on the main unit, TV,
and camera.

2 Select the access point

from the screen's menu. Status Display
Link
Address Book Display

3 Press the "Start" button.

Microphone Off

4 You're ready to start the meeting.

Commonly used functions can be easily operated

by using allocated buttons.

Changeable Screen Layout 1 Layout 2 Layout 3

Layouts
Even when 4 sites are connected, the screen
layouts can be flexibly changed to enable
smooth remote conferencing. Changing the Site A Site C Site A Site C
Site A
screen layout is done with a one-touch button Site B Site B Self
Image
on the included remote control, so it is easy
even for someone doing it the very first time. Layout 6 Layout 5 Layout 4

Self Image Site C Site B

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Compact Size for Flexible Installation
Compared to conventional models, the KX-VC600 and KX-VC300 have been
slimmed down by 1/2 in both volume and weight. Considerable space-saving has
TV Stand Installation Examples
been achieved by a footprint that is roughly the size of an A4-size document file.
The system can be installed not only in large spaces such as conference rooms,
but also in limited spaces like meeting booths and reception counters.

Counter/Low-Panel Installation Examples

TV

Main Camera
TV
Mounted to a mini-tripod. Sub Camera
Main Unit Main
Boundary Microphone Camera

Main Unit
Boundary Microphone

Jacks for mic and headphone TV Stand

cables are right on the front
panel, for easy use in
applications such as financial
planner booths.

NAT Traversal Service - Easy to Connect Cloud Service

This is a cloud service that uses dedicated Panasonic NAT Traversal
servers. It provides smart visual communication without Service
having to use ordinary leased lines, and without the
complicated router settings that leased lines require. It's the
easy way to start videoconferencing.

No complicated router settings needed.

Access a 7-digit terminal ID number with the same ease as Router Router
dialling a phone number.
Connect securely with encrypted communication, using the
Internet. Internet

*Connection using this service is only possible between Panasonic HD Visual Communications Begin Communication
System devices. Please ask your nearest dealer for details of this service.

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System Configuration Example
2-Site Connection This standard remote conference system lets you connect conference rooms between distant offices.

LAN Cable LAN Cable

Internet
Headquarters Branch Office
TV TV
HDMI Main Unit Main Unit HDMI
Cable Cable

Microphone Microphone
Cable Cable

Boundary Microphone Boundary Microphone

HDMI Cable HDMI Cable

Video Camera Video Camera

VGA Cable VGA Cable

Computer Computer

4-Site Connection This remote conference system lets you hold meetings to share detailed product checks and data.

Factory Research Lab

TV TV
HDMI Main Unit Main Unit HDMI
Cable Cable

Microphone Microphone
Cable Cable

Boundary Microphone Boundary Microphone

HDMI Cable HDMI Cable

Video Camera Video Camera

HDMI Cable HDMI Cable

Video Camera Video Camera

(Sub Camera) (Sub Camera)

Internet

Headquarters Branch Office

TV TV
HDMI Main Unit Main Unit HDMI
Cable Cable

Microphone Microphone
Cable Cable

Boundary Microphone Boundary Microphone

HDMI Cable HDMI Cable

Video Camera Video Camera

VGA Cable VGA Cable

Computer Computer

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Site Connection
KX-VC300 KX-VC600/VC500 and KX-VC300 Connection
Designed for 2-site connection. The KX-VC300 allows connection of up to 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of a call
with the KX-VC600/VC500 set as the base unit.
VC300 VC300
VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500
Internet

KX-VC600/VC500 Internet Internet Internet

Connects up to 4 locations.
VC300 VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500
VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500

VC300 VC300 VC600 VC500

Internet
VC600 VC500 VC600 VC500
VC300 VC300 VC300

Function Expansion Purchasing the optional Activation Key Card lets you flexibly expand functions based on your needs.

KX-VC300 2-site Upgrade to 4-site KX-VC500

Connection Connectability

Upgrade KX-VCS301 (Optional): Special KX-VC300 4-site Expansion

Activation Key Card Upgrade to other-brand
4-site Connection/ device and MCU connection
HD Image Upgrade to Full-HD
Full-HD specifications
Quality Image Quality
KX-VCS101 (Optional): AV Communication Protocol Expansion
KX-VCS401 (Optional): Special KX-VC300 1080i Full-HD Expansion Activation Key Card
Activation Key Card

Microphone and Pick-up Capacity You can configure flexible systems that match the number of connection locations and the sizes of the rooms.

KX-VC500 KX-VC500 KX-VC500 KX-VC500

KX-VC300 KX-VC600 KX-VC600 KX-VC600 KX-VC600

Up to 40 m2 (1-10 people) Up to 80 m2 (Up to 20 people) Up to 120 m2 (Up to 30 people) Up to 160 m2 (Up to 40 people)

TV TV TV TV 4m 4m
TV
4m
MIC

MIC MIC MIC

3m 4m 4m 4m
MIC MIC MIC MIC 4m 4m
4m
4m

Approx. MIC MIC MIC

60
*The Analogue Boundary Microphone exceeds
the sound-collecting range at an angle of *This diagram is intended only as a layout example. It is not meant to show the maximum number of people that can be covered.
about 60 on the connector side. *This is the pick-up capacity when using the Digital Boundary Microphone. The capacity varies when using another microphone.

Microphone Connectability
KX-VC600 KX-VC300 KX-VC500
Digital Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA001 Yes (1-4 Units) No Yes (1-4 Units)
Analogue Boundary Microphone
KX-VCA002 Yes (1 Unit) Yes (1 Unit) No

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Specification
Main Unit KX-VC600 KX-VC300 KX-VC500
Communication protocol SIP
Communication IP communication with 2 locations connected 512 kbps to 9 Mbps
rate (Min to max)
IP communication with 3 locations connected*1 1 Mbps to 7 Mbps
IP communication with 4 locations connected*1 1.5 Mbps to 7 Mbps
Bandwidth (For different levels of resolution) 3 Mbps minimum*2 for 1080i*3
1.5 Mbps minimum*2 for 720p
512 kbps minimum*2 for 4SIF
Video codec ITU-T H.264 high profile level 4.0 (B picture is not supported), ITU-T H.264 high profile level 4.0
ITU-T H.264 baseline profile level 3.1 (For connections to MCUs and non-Panasonic video conference systems) (B picture is not supported)
Video input HDMI 1 (main video camera) Input resolution: 1080i (image only)
HDMI 2 (sub video camera) Input resolution: 1080i (image only)
Available devices: Video camera (Blu-ray Disc/DVD players cannot be connected)
VGA 15P mini D-Sub (RGB IN) Input resolution: XGA, SVGA, VGA
Video output HDMI (display) Resolution: 1080i
Component (video output) Resolution: 1080i
Audio codec MPEG-4 AAC-LD (LATM format), G.722 (For connections to MCUs and non-Panasonic video conference systems)*4
Audio input Digital boundary microphone KX-VCA001 (Up to 4 microphones) KX-VCA001 (Up to 4 microphones)
Analogue boundary microphone KX-VCA002 (1 microphone only)
Stereo mini-plug (audio input) Diameter 3.5 mm Available devices: headset

Input is the headset microphone level. HDMI/RCA input is inactive when the headphone connector is used.
RCA pin jack (audio input) Maximum line level input: 1.2 Vrms Available devices: stand microphone (via microphone amplifier), audio mixer etc.
Echo canceller enabled
Both enabled when using a Boundary Microphone and RCA microphone together.
Audio output (HDMI) For connecting to a display (with speaker)
Stereo mini-plug (audio output) Diameter 3.5 mm Available devices: headset

Output is the headphone. Either the RCA terminal or the headphone connector is active, but not both.
RCA pin jack (audio output) For connecting to a display (with speaker), amplifier or active speaker
Maximum conference points 4*5 2*1 4*5
Alternative video sources PC (VGA terminal), sub video camera (sub HDMI video only)
Encryption method AES-CM/unique
Network RJ45(LAN) Full duplex 100BASE-TX only
Control (serial) RS-232C For connecting to a computer for maintenance (use a straight cable) D-Sub 9 pin (male)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 320 mm x 60 mm x 230 mm Approx. 430 mm x 80 mm x 280 mm
Weight Approx. 2 kg Approx. 4 kg
Voltage and frequency AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Stand-by: approx. 29 W Maximum: approx. 39 W Stand-by: approx. 17 W Maximum: approx. 23 W Stand-by: approx. 30 W Maximum: approx. 32 W
Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C
Operating humidity 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)

Boundary Microphone (sold separately) KX-VCA001 KX-VCA002

Standard pickup range Approx. 2 m(radius), 360 Approx. 1.5 m(radius), 300
Maximum pickup range Approx. 3 m(radius), 360 Approx. 2 m(radius), 300
Pickup method Stereo (automatic left/right channel setting,
with 1 unit connected) Stereo (fixed stereo sound pick-up)
Monaural (with 2 to 4 units connected)*6
Microphone unit Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 4 Unidirectional ECM microphone parts x 2
Number of connections Maximum 4 microphones Maximum 1 microphone
Maximum input sound pressure 110 dBspl
Number of terminals for microphone connection 2 1
Mute button Spring-return Push Switch
LED Red: The microphone is muted. Green: The microphone is transmitting.
Orange: The microphone is starting up (flashes for approx. 1 second). Off: The microphone is not transmitting.
Dimensions Approx. 120 mm(diameter) x 25 mm Approx. 75 mm(diameter) x 32 mm
Cable length Approx. 8.5 m Approx. 7 m
Power input Supplied from main unit via proprietary cable
Weight Approx. 280 g Approx. 80 g
Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C
Operating humidity 10 % to 90 % (non-condensing)

*1 The KX-VC300 also allows connection of 3 or 4 locations when it is on the receiving end of a call.
The optional Activation Key Card lets you expand the KX-VC300's maximum conference points to up to 4 locations.
*2 This value is for reference purposes only. The actual value may vary depending on the image and communication conditions.
*3 The optional Activation Key Card lets you upgrade the maximum resolution of the KX-VC300 system to 1080i.
*4 The optional Activation Card lets you connect the KX-VC500 to MCUs or non-Panasonic video conference systems.
*5 Some restrictions apply when 3 or 4 locations are connected. For details, please consult with your local dealer.
When connecting to non-Panasonic video conference systems, connection is limited to 2 locations.
*6 Stereo sound can also be picked up from 2 to 4 units by changing the user setting.

All TV pictures are simulated.

Weights and dimensions are approximate.
Important Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Safety Precaution: carefully read the operating instructions and installation manual before using this product. These products may be subject to export control regulations.

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