5 Connection andPreparation5.1 Device and NetworkConnectionIn addition to the unit, you will need a video camera, adisplay, a microphone (Boundary Microphone orgeneral-purpose microphone) and connection cablesfor visual communication.Apart from the Boundary Microphone, the other devicesmust meet the following conditions:Device ConditionVideoCameraHDMI output required (resolution:1080i)Display HDMI/component/D terminal(component/D terminal conversion)input requiredGeneral-purposemicrophoneLine level output required (In case ofmicrophone level output,microphone amplifier also required)CablesPrepare the following commercially available cables:HDMI cable:Category 2 (high speed) recommendedNote• Use cables with the HDMI logo (certifiedHDMI cables) for HDMI connection. Usingnon-certified cables may adversely affectoperation.LAN cable:100BASE-TX (full duplex)Category 5 or greaterVGA cable (for computer connection when usingthe secondary video source):15-pin mini D-SubNote• Ensure that the cables match the sockets ofboth the unit and your computer.Stereo pin plug cable (for connecting ageneral-purpose microphone/amplifier/activespeaker/display [without an HDMI terminal and withspeakers]):RCA plugNetwork EnvironmentThe unit can be used over an intranet. The following isan example of network layout.Video cameraVideo cameraDisplayDisplayMicrophoneMicrophoneIntranetInstallation Manual 195 Connection and Preparation