What Is TrueConf Group?

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What is TrueConf Group

Terminal Purpose

VCS terminals TrueConf Group are hardware and software video conferencing systems designed for small, medium, and large meeting rooms. The terminal lineup includes models TrueConf Group and TrueConf Group Silent.

With this terminal, you can deploy a ready-to-use system for establishing video communication using SIP, H.323, RTSP, VNC, and NDI protocols. Depending on the configuration, it supports video communication with quality up to 2160p and can function as an MCU with 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 touchscreen tablet with special firmware (this tablet is included in some supplied kits);

  • control the terminal via the WEB interface from a browser and touch panel (included in some packages);

  • leverage additional features when integrating with TrueConf Server and TrueConf MCU;

  • work with dual monitors simultaneously;

  • display the presentation and other content on an additional screen.

Thanks to its modular design, TrueConf Group can operate with various peripheral equipment:

  • compatible PTZ cameras operating via USB 2.0/USB 3.0/HDMI interfaces and supporting control via RS-232 (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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However, we recommend either consulting with our specialists for equipment selection.

Equipment

TrueConf Group is offered in various packages that 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).

Terminal description

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

Ports on the rear panel of TrueConf Group:

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Ports 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