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Evaluation of Cisco SX20 CODEC added to the site

9 September 2013 at 9:20am

Here is the executive summary of the Cisco SX20 videoeonferencing CODEC. More detailed documents including the main body of the report, the test results and manufacturer comments can be found on our community library pages.

https://community.ja.net/library/cisco-telepresence-sx20-quick-set

Manufacturer: Cisco   

Model: SX20 Quick Set

Software Version: 5.1.4

Optional Features and  Modifications:

12x Camera, 4x Camera, Natural Presenter Package, Dual Monitor, Premium Multisite

Date of Test: 15th – 19th October 2012

The Cisco SX20 Quick Set CODEC is a high definition conferencing system, designed to be installed either in a small to medium sized conference room or as part of a Roll-about unit.

The basic system supports a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels @ 30fps and includes a high definition (HD) camera, a table microphone, an infra-red remote control and PC connectivity in the package.  Several options are available:

  1. A four site on-board Multipoint Conference Unit (MCU)

  2. The choice of an HD camera with either a 12x or a 4x zoom range

  3. Premium Resolution with a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 at 60 fps.

  4. Natural Presenter provides dual video channel H.239

  5. Dual monitor output

Compatibility with other H.323 CODECS is achieved across a range of resolutions from SIF (352x240) to 1920x1080 pixels. The quality of the conference is dependent upon the capability of the remote CODEC and the connection speed.

Pros:

  • Feature rich, compact and easy to install

  • Up to 1080p @ 60fps main video

  • Overall video and audio performance

Cons:

  • 12x camera focus performance and PTZ mechanical noise  

  • Vari-speed cooling fan noise

  • Maximum Presentation signal frame rate restricted to 15fps at 1080p resolution

Feature Summary:

Video standards

H.263, H.263+, and H.264

Supported video resolutions

176 x 144     @30, 60 fps (QCIF) (Decode only)

352 x 288     @30, 60 fps (CIF)

512 x 288     @30, 60 fps (w288p)

576 x 448     @30, 60 fps (448p)

768 x 448     @30, 60 fps (w448p)

704 x 576     @30, 60 fps (4CIF)

1024 x 576   @30, 60 fps (w576p)

640 x 480     @30, 60 fps (VGA)

800 x 600     @30, 60 fps (SVGA)

1024 x 768   @30, 60 fps (XGA)

1280 x 768   @30, 60 fps (WXGA)

1280 x 720   @30, 60 fps (HD720p)

1920 x 1080 @30, 60 fps (HD1080p)

Communications

H.323 128Kbps ~ 6Mbps

Audio standards

G.711, G.722, G.722.1, 64 kbps and 128 kbps MPEG4 AAC-LD

Optional cameras

4x optical zoom camera, PTZ function, 1080 native resolution. 70° horizontal field of view.

12x optical zoom camera, PTZ function, 1080 native resolution. 72° horizontal field of view.

Video inputs

One HDMI and one DVI-I (Analogue and Digital)

Video outputs

Two HDMI

Audio inputs

2 x desk microphones, microphone audio from camera over HDMI, 3.5mm mini-jack connection for laptop/DVD audio

Audio outputs

HDMI, 3.5mm mini-jack

Auxiliary features

H.239 second video channel up to 1080p resolution @15fps in point to point and Multisite calls.

Far-end camera control.

Four site internal H.323 MCU supporting Continuous Presence only.

Encryption

AES Encryption