{"id":18433,"date":"2021-10-08T15:56:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T12:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/?p=18433"},"modified":"2024-08-01T15:23:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:23:53","slug":"trueconf-group-1-0-4k-support-h-235-encryption-and-new-video-layouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/news\/trueconf-group-1-0-4k-support-h-235-encryption-and-new-video-layouts","title":{"rendered":"TrueConf Group 1.0: 4K support, H.235 encryption and new video layouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18468\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en.png 1200w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en-690x345.png 690w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/tc-group-10_1200na600-en-290x145.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe are excited to roll out a firmware upgrade for <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/products\/group.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>TrueConf Group, <\/b><\/a>a video conferencing endpoint for meeting rooms of all sizes. The version 1.0 brings a lot of new features, support for 4K video meetings, improved security and much more.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to upgrade your TrueConf Group firmware, please contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/support.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>technical support<\/b><\/a>.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TrueConf Group 1.0 Webinar: Key Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zy0zOdcBXKY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4K UltraHD support<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve added UltraHD support, which is now available as an optional license. With TrueConf Group, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/features\/modes\/videocall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">run 4K video calls<\/a> and group conferences, receive and share 4K content, both for the primary and additional streams.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gr-579_4k.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40148\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gr-579_4k.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center>(This option is only available for TrueConf Group configuration with a built-in MCU)<\/center><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">New overlay layouts<\/h2>\n<p>TrueConf Group now offers overlay layouts. In this mode, smaller video panes overlap enlarged video window.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_raskladka.gif\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40149\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_raskladka.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">H.235 encryption<\/h2>\n<p>TrueConf Group supports H.235 encryption for H.323 connections, designed to ensure the security of your video conferencing sessions. You can choose among three encryption modes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disabled \u2014 encryption is disabled<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory \u2014 the endpoint uses encryption and cannot connect with those users who disabled this option<\/li>\n<li>Auto \u2014 encryption is preferable yet not mandatory: you can connect with other users even if they did not enable encryption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>H.235 encryption can be enabled in the control panel or with a remote control.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ongoing meetings<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Viewing all call details<\/h3>\n<p>The previous update allowed users to view ongoing meeting details. With TrueConf Group 1.0, you can view call details for each connected user.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_en.gif\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18441\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_en.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chat messages display<\/h3>\n<p>If TrueConf client app users send messages during a meeting, these messages will be displayed on the screen connected to the endpoint. The feature is available for both SIP and H.323 calls.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18442\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en.png 1201w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en-690x345.png 690w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/579_chat-en-290x145.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Disabled device icons<\/h3>\n<p>The disabled microphone and speaker icons are now displayed at the bottom of the screen.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_mut.gif\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40156\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_mut.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Settings menu<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Setting up layouts<\/h3>\n<p>You can set up video layouts in the TrueConf Group control panel. Here you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disable self-view in video layout<\/li>\n<li>Set up volume indicators<\/li>\n<li>Select scaling mode<\/li>\n<li>Enable overlay layout and set the ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18443\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"873\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en.png 873w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en-690x277.png 690w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/video_section_en-290x117.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Log files<\/h3>\n<p>In the <b>System Log<\/b> section, you can now quickly download all log files in one archive to share with technical support department.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18444\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en.png 867w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en-690x237.png 690w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/archive_log_dwnld_en-290x100.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also improved the log rotation system to make sure log files are now generated daily, while you don\u2019t have to reboot your endpoint. Finally, we\u2019ve optimized the algorithm to collect error notifications to ensure that you don\u2019t receive the same messages.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unifying communication ports<\/h3>\n<p>The communication port ranges have been moved to the <b>NAT<\/b> submenu (<b>NAT traversal<\/b>). When restoring factory settings, they\u2019ll be reset to the default values for TrueConf Server<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18445\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en.png 875w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en-690x237.png 690w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/trueconf.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/communication_ports_en-290x99.png 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep mode<\/h2>\n<p>Before switching to sleep mode, the clock will be displayed on the screen connected to TrueConf Group.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_son.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3e8ZiRDf\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40160\" src=\"https:\/\/trueconf.ru\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grup-579_son.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When waking up from the sleep mode, the endpoint no longer requires confirmation, which boosts communication experience.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hardware Accelerated Rendering<\/h2>\n<p>The version 1.0 features a new video rendering module supporting GPU acceleration and improved performance of the endpoint powered by Intel 10th gen CPUs and built-in graphic cards.<\/p>\n<p>We have also redesigned the video output subsystem to reduce CPU load when rendering multi-monitor configurations. For example, when your endpoint is running two FullHD monitors and rendering the interface, CPU load has dropped by 150% compared to previous versions. This has helped improve energy efficiency \u2014 the endpoint generates less heat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When you choose a camera preset, the self-view temporarily appears on the screen to make sure you can take a look at the new camera position right away<\/li>\n<li>Improved compatibility with Cisco Meeting Server over H.323 protocol<\/li>\n<li>Improved stability for devices connected to capture cards.<\/li>\n<li>Improved compatibility with Asterisk and OpenSIPS.<\/li>\n<li>Improved compatibility with GnuGK H.323 gatekeeper<\/li>\n<li>Improved compatibility with LDAP servers<\/li>\n<li>Improved support for RTSP cameras<\/li>\n<li>Improved system stability when putting a call on hold using H.323 protocol<\/li>\n<li>Improved performance when sending single lost RTP video packets<\/li>\n<li>Restored simultaneous operation of WAN and ICE settings<\/li>\n<li>Restored use of non-standard ports when registering with a SIP server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to roll out a firmware upgrade for TrueConf Group, a video conferencing endpoint for meeting rooms of all sizes. 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