TrueConf Group Guide

# What Is TrueConf Group?

# Endpoint Purpose

TrueConf Group video conferencing terminals are a hardware and software solution for video conferencing in small, medium, and large meeting rooms. The terminal lineup includes the TrueConf Group and TrueConf Group Silent models.

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With this terminal, you can deploy a ready-to-use system for organizing video conferencing via SIP, H.323, RTSP, VNC, and NDI protocols. Depending on the configuration, it supports video conferencing with quality up to 2160p inclusive and can function as an MCU for up to 12 ports.

With TrueConf Group, you can:

  • Make video calls

  • Organize video conferences (if built-in MCU is enabled)

  • Record video meetings

  • Capture and share content from USB devices and video capture cards

  • Stream conferences to third-party platforms

  • Connect NDI and VNC video sources

  • control the terminal using a pre-configured touch tablet with custom firmware (this tablet is included in some supplied kits);

  • manage the terminal via the web interface from a browser (available to administrators only);

  • Use additional features when integrating with TrueConf Server and TrueConf MCU

  • Simultaneous connection to two different networks

Thanks to modular configuration, TrueConf Group is compatible with a number of peripheral devices:

  • any compatible PTZ cameras operating via USB 2.0/USB 3.0/HDMI interfaces and supporting control via RS-232 (CleverMic VISCA, Sony VISCA, Pelco-P, Pelco-D) or USB;

  • USB speakerphones

  • desktop tablet for terminal management;

  • Analog playback or audio capture devices

  • monitors connected via HDMI and DisplayPort.

Example of connecting peripheral equipment for TrueConf Group:

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Example of connecting peripheral equipment for TrueConf Group Silent:

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Our managers will be happy to provide you with a free consultation about the TrueConf Group kit that suits your needs best. Please contact our sales department to learn more.

# Configuration

TrueConf Group comes in different kits that may include:

  • Video conferencing endpoint (with an optional built-in MCU)

  • Built-in capture card with two HDMI inputs (optional)

  • Remote control

  • AV peripherals (e.g., PTZ camera and speakerphone).

# General Description

TrueConf Group and TrueConf Group Silent terminals are devices housed in a metal casing. Behind the decorative plastic front panel, there is an IR receiver for the remote control:

Connectors on the rear panel of the TrueConf Group:

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Connectors on the rear panel of the TrueConf Group Silent:

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  1. RS-232 to control PTZ camera

  2. HDMI inputs to capture content or connect HDMI cameras (depends on your kit)

  3. Power connector

  4. HDMI output to connect the main screen

  5. DisplayPort to connect an additional screen

  6. USB 2.0 to connect AV peripherals

  7. RJ-45 for Ethernet connection

  8. USB 3.1 to connect AV peripherals

  9. Additional audio output to connect an audio output device

  10. Additional audio input to connect an analog microphone

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