Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should...
Page 4 - CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 10 cm on the top, 10 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the back of this unit — away from direct sun...
Page 5 - Read This First; Please Check the Package Contents.; Connecting to a network; Holding a conference; Fixing problems; Refer to page
Read This First Thank you for purchasing this product.The PJP-MC24 is a Multipoint Audio Control Unit designed exclusively for use with YAMAHA's IP audio conference system “ProjectPhone.” Please Check the Package Contents. • LAN cable (1 pc.) • CD-ROM (1 pc.) • Instruction Manual (this manual, 1 pc....
Page 6 - Contents; Introduction; Setting up a Conference
6 Contents Read This First ....................................................................................................................................5Notations Used in This Manual .........................................................................................................8 Int...
Page 8 - Notations Used in This Manual; Abbreviations; Configuration examples
Notations Used in This Manual Abbreviations The following product names are abbreviated throughout the manual. • YAMAHA PJP-MC24: This product• IP Phone Conference System PJP-100H, PJP-50R: ProjectPhone• Microsoft ® Windows ® : Windows • 10BASE-T (100BASE-TX) cable: LAN cable Configuration examples ...
Page 9 - About the Product; Manages address information and routes calls between; In
About the Product The PJP-MC24 is a Multipoint Audio Control Unit designed exclusively for use with YAMAHA' s IP phone conference system “ProjectPhone.”It manages terminal address information and routes calls between terminals. It also manages conference schedules and automatically establishes conne...
Page 11 - Component Names and Functions; Front
Component Names and Functions Front 1. LED Indicates the product’s operating status. • POWER: Indicates whether or not the product is on. Lights when the PJP-MC24 is on. • ALARM: Indicates the status of the product.Lights when an error of high priority, such as a firmware error or memory error, is p...
Page 12 - . AUDIO OUT terminal
. LAN port For connecting the product to network equipment (such as a personal computer, router or hub) with a LAN cable.A LINK LED (left side) and a SPEED LED (right side) are above every LAN port. • LINK LED : The LINK LED blinks if data is being sent and lights if a link has been established. If ...
Page 14 - Setup Flowchart; Connecting the product to a network; Step
Setup Flowchart Follow these steps to prepare the product for use. Connecting the product to a network Setting up a Conference Step 1 Connect the product to the host network and turn the power on. ► Page 16 ▼ Step Accessing the Web interface. ► Page 17 ▼ Step Set passwords for the product. ► Page 19...
Page 15 - Prepare the Following Before You Begin; LAN cable
Prepare the Following Before You Begin LAN cable Obtain a LAN cable compatible with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX and make sure the cable is long enough to cover the distance to the host network. If you use a commercially available LAN cable, select a STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable.*This is only applied...
Page 16 - Connecting the PJP-MC; Connect the LAN ports of the host network and PJP-MC24 using; switch on the PJP-MC24 to; ON
Step 1 Connecting the PJP-MC 1 Connect the LAN ports of the host network and PJP-MC24 using a LAN cable. 2 Connect the PJP-MC24 to an AC outlet. 3 Flip the POWER switch on the PJP-MC24 to ON to turn on the power. After all of the LEDs turn on, they will all go off except for the POWER LED. 1 POWER A...
Page 17 - Accessing the Web interface; Confirm that the product is on.; Open; on the; File; and click; OK
Step Accessing the Web interface Configure the PJP-MC24 by connecting it to a PC and using a Web browser to access the PJP-MC24 Web interface.You can access the Web interface by following the steps outlined in this section. Note To access the Web interface, you need to use a Web browser equivalent t...
Page 18 - Click; Administrator Pages; Enter “administrator” in the; User
5 Enter 5 Click 4 Click 4 Click Administrator Pages . The Connect to 1.16.100.101 window opens. 5 Enter “administrator” in the User box, and click OK . You do not need to enter a password.The Web interface’s administrative main window opens. 1 G ett in g S tar ted
Page 19 - Setting Passwords
Step Setting Passwords The product is not factory set with a login password. For security reasons, we recommend that you set a password. Setting a password that must be entered for access to the product will make it more difficult for a third party to tamper with its settings. 1 Click 2 Click 4 Clic...
Page 21 - Setting the Date and Time
Step Setting the Date and Time On the Clock Settings window, you can set the date and time of the PJP-MC24. 5 Click 1 Click 2 Click 3 Enter 4 Select 1 G ett in g S tar ted
Page 22 - Tips; For areas with daylight saving time; Setting the time automatically
1 On the System Settings window, click Edit under Clock . The Clock Settings window opens. 2 Click Change next to PJP-MC Date/Time . 3 Enter the date and time. Tips To set the time accurately, set a time slightly ahead of the current time, and then click the Apply button just as that time is reached...
Page 23 - Set the LAN Port IP Address of the PJP-MC
Step Configuring Network Settings 1. Set the LAN Port IP Address of the PJP-MC Set an IP address and netmask that conform to the LAN. Note The LAN port is factory set to an IP address of 192.168.100.101/24. Be sure to set the product to an IP address that is not already being used by another device ...
Page 24 - Edit; Close
1 Click IP Settings in the Web interface navigation bar. The IP Settings page appears. 2 Click Edit under LAN port . The LAN Port Settings window opens. 3 Enter the product IP address. 4 Click Apply . A confirmation window opens. 5 Click Close . You will return to the IP Settings page. G ett in g S ...
Page 25 - . Specify a Default Gateway
. Specify a Default Gateway Specify the default gateway that the PJP-MC24 will use. 1 Click 3 Enter 4 Click 2 Click G ett in g S tar ted
Page 27 - . Specify a DNS Server
. Specify a DNS Server Specify the DNS servers that the PJP-MC24 will use. You can set a maximum of four DNS servers. 1 Click 3 Click 2 Enter G ett in g S tar ted
Page 28 - Enter the DNS server IP address in the
1 On the IP Settings page, click Add under DNS Server . The DNS Server Settings window opens. 2 Enter the DNS server IP address in the IP Address box. 3 Click Apply . A confirmation window opens. 4 Click Close . You will return to the IP Settings page. G ett in g S tar ted
Page 31 - Configure all devices.; Set the SIP domain name (for the; Specify participant information (for the; Configuring ProjectPhones; Confirming Settings
Configuration Flowchart Continue on to these steps to configure the PJP-MC24 for use. Configure all devices. Step 1 Set the SIP domain name (for the PJP-MC). Page 33 ▼ Step Specify participant information (for the PJP-MC). Page 35 ▼ Step Configuring ProjectPhones Page 43 ▼ Step Confirming Sett...
Page 32 - Participant setup information
Prepare the Following Before You Begin Participant setup information Configuration will be easier if you determine or acquire the following participant information before you begin. • The names you will assign to participants• The location numbers you will assign to participants• Whether or not you ...
Page 33 - Setting the SIP Domain Name
Step 1 Setting the SIP Domain Name Set the PJP-MC24's SIP domain name. The SIP domain name is a group identifier that enables participants’ ProjectPhones to connect to the PJP-MC24. 2 Click 3 Click 1 Click 4 Select 5 Click Se ttin g u p a C on fer en ce
Page 35 - Specifying Participant Information
Step Specifying Participant Information You can set participant information one location at a time on the Participant Settings window (500 participants max.). Tips • You can also download p articipant information in CSV file format, use a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel to edit the infor...
Page 36 - When you have finished entering participant settings, click
1 Click Participant Settings on the Web interface’s main window while logged in as an administrator. The Participant Settings window appears. 2 Click Add under Participants . The Participant Settings window opens. 3 Enter the location number in the Number box (max. 16 characters). Note • Location nu...
Page 37 - Create a participant information file.
Using a CSV File to Configure All Participant Settings 1. Create a participant information file. After downloading a template CSV file, you can configure participant information all at once by using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.If you want to use the Web interface to set individual ...
Page 38 - Specify the filename and save location, and then save the CSV file.
1 Click Participant Settings on the Web interface’s main window while logged in as an administrator. The Participant Settings page appears. 2 Under Participant Settings Management click Execute next to Output Settings to CSV File . The Output Participant Settings to CSV File window opens. 3 Right cl...
Page 39 - Data entry guidelines
. Enter participant information. Use a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel to enter all participant information into the template CSV file. You can input information for up to 500 participants. Data entry guidelines Follow these guidelines when entering participant information. 1. Put quotat...
Page 40 - Enter participant information and save the file; Column A: Location number; Column B: Participant name; Column C: Terminal type; Column D: Authentication
1 Open the CSV file that was saved in “1. Create a Participant Information File” (page 37) using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel. You can open the file with any spreadsheet program or text editor that is capable of handling CSV file format. 2 Enter participant information and save the ...
Page 41 - Upload the participant information file.
3. Upload the participant information file. Upload the CSV file that you created to the PJP-MC24, and use it to configure participant information settings. Note Please be aware that when you upload a CSV file, it overwrites all participant information that was stored on the PJP-MC24. Names of files ...
Page 42 - Select the file that you used in “2. Enter participant information”
1 Click Participant Settings on the Web interface’s main window while logged in as an administrator. The Participant Settings window appears. 2 Under Participant Settings Management click Execute next to Input Settings to CSV File . The Input Participant Settings from CSV File window opens. 3 Click ...
Page 43 - Changing ProjectPhone Settings
Step Changing ProjectPhone Settings After participant information has been configured on the PJP-MC24, configure the participants’ ProjectPhones to join conferences via the PJP-MC24. Configuration Flowchart Follow these steps to configure the participants’ ProjectPhones. 1. Set the IP address (next ...
Page 44 - Set the IP Address
1. Set the IP Address Use the ProjectPhone keys to set the IP address, netmask, and default gateway that the ProjectPhone will use. For more information, see “Step 2: Registering the network settings of this unit” (PJP-100H) or “Step 2: Registering the settings of this unit” (PJP-50R) in the Project...
Page 45 - . Register SIP Server Information
. Register SIP Server Information Configure the participant’s ProjectPhones so that they refer to the PJP-MC24 as a SIP server.You will need to know the PJP-MC24 settings, such as the SIP domain name, so obtain this information before you start. 3 Click 4 Click 8 Click 5 Enter 6 Enter 7 Enter Se tti...
Page 46 - Connect the ProjectPhone to the PC you will use to configure it.
1 Connect the ProjectPhone to the PC you will use to configure it. 2 Open a Web browser and enter “http://<ProjectPhone’ s_IP_address>” into the address bar. The ProjectPhone Web Settings page appears. 3 Click SIP Server . The SIP Server page appears. 4 Set SIP Server to Enable . 5 In the SIP ...
Page 47 - General Settings; Remote Control
Se ttin g u p a C on fer en ce . Enable Remote Control from the PJP-MC Configure the ProjectPhone to accept control signals from the PJP-MC24 used to start conferences. Note • If you do not configure the ProjectPhone to allow remote control from the PJP-MC24, it will not be able to participate in sc...
Page 48 - on the Web interface’s main window while; Make sure that all of the participants that were configured on; Participant Information; Confirm that the; Status; column lists all participants as being; Registered
Step Confirming Settings After you have completed the product and ProjectPhone settings, confirm that the participants are registered properly. 1 Click Participants on the Web interface’s main window while logged in as an administrator. The Participants page appears. 2 Make sure that all of the part...
Page 49 - Overview of Conference Using; Types of Conferences You Can Hold with the; Local Conference
Overview of Conference Using the PJP-MC Types of Conferences You Can Hold with the PJP-MC Two types of conferences can be held with the PJP-MC24: Mixer conference and local conference. You can select the conference type according to the number of participants and other conditions. Tips For conferenc...
Page 50 - Conference Flowchart
Mesh Connection In a mesh network, a communication path is established between each participant. The PJP-MC24 can connect up to four participants on this type of network. Cascade Connection Up to 10 participants can be cascaded-connected. The PJP-MC24 automatically sets server and client terminals b...
Page 51 - Registering a Conference Time and; Reserving a Conference
Registering a Conference Time and Participants (Reserving a Conference) To hold a conference, you have to make a reservation by specifying the participant information and the conference date and time. Reserving a Conference 2 Click 3 Click 4 Enter 5 Enter 6 Select 7 Click 1 Click 1 Sta rtin g a C on...
Page 54 - Center Participant
10 From the Audio Port , select the PJP-MC24 audio port check box to be used. The device connected to the selected audio port can connect to the audio channel used for the conference. 11 Select the conference type from the Type list. Select the conference type based on the number of participants.• M...
Page 55 - Setting Up a Recurring Conference
Setting Up a Recurring Conference You can reserve weekly and other recurring conferences for up to half a year. 1 Click Repeat in the Add/Edit Conference Schedule window (page 51). The Add/Edit Conference Schedule / Repeat Setting window will appear. 2 Select the Repeat check box and then select the...
Page 56 - Deleting a Conference Reservation; Top Page; next to the conference reservation; Scheduled Conferences; that you want to delete.; Delete; To delete a repeating conference
Deleting a Conference Reservation If a conference has been canceled, delete the conference reservation. 1 On the Top Page , click Delete next to the conference reservation listed under Scheduled Conferences that you want to delete. The Delete Scheduled Conference window opens. 2 Click Delete . The c...
Page 57 - Starting a Conference; Starting a Conference According to Schedule; Prepare the ProjectPhone for the Conference.; page display
Starting a Conference You can start a conference after you have reserved it. Starting a Conference According to Schedule You can start a reserved conference at the scheduled time without operating the PJP-MC24. The following explains the connection process for participants. 1 Prepare the ProjectPhon...
Page 58 - Wait for the PJP-MC to Establish a Connection; page display after participants have; Start the Conference; page display once the conference
2 Wait for the PJP-MC to Establish a Connection When the schedule time arrives, the PJP-MC24 automatically calls the terminals of the participants. The PJP-MC24 will automatically establish a connection, so there is no need to operate the ProjectPhone or to try to call the product. When the PJP-MC24...
Page 59 - Start
Starting a Conference Before the Scheduled Start Time To start a conference immediately without waiting for the scheduled conference start time, follow these steps on the Web interface. 1 On the Top Page under Scheduled Conferences , click the name of the scheduled conference that you want to start....
Page 60 - Checking Conference Status; Monitoring a conference in real time
Operations during Reserved Conference Checking Conference Status You can check the status of an active conference on the Conference Status page. The Conference Status page shows you information such as participant status and conference reservation details. Click Conference Status on the main window....
Page 61 - Extending a Conference; under; Operation; Select the amount of time for which you want to extend the; Execute
Extending a Conference To extend a conference beyond the scheduled conference end time, follow these steps on the Web interface. 1 On the Conference Status page (see previous page), click Extend under Operation . The Extend Conference window opens. 2 Select the amount of time for which you want to e...
Page 62 - Points to consider when changing participants; Schedule; Change the participants.; To add new participants
Changing the Participants in an Active Conference You can add or remove participants in an active conference. Points to consider when changing participants Different limitations apply to changing participants, depending on which conference type you selected on the Add/Edit Conference Schedule window...
Page 63 - Ending a Conference; Ending a Conference at the Scheduled
2 Click Ending a Conference Ending a Conference at the Scheduled Ending Time No operation is necessary.When the conference ending time is reached, the PJP-MC24 automatically disconnects all participants. Ending a Conference Immediately Follow these steps on the Web interface: 1 On the Conference Sta...
Page 64 - How to Use Cascade
Increasing the Number of Mixer Conference Participants (Cascade) You can hold a mixer conference with up to 96 participants by linking up to four PJP-MC24 units. How to Use Cascade In the Cascade Setting window, assign each PJP-MC24 comprising the system as either the master (1 unit only) that manag...
Page 65 - Conference Started by One ProjectPhone Calling Other
Overview of Conference without a Reservation Two types of conferences can be held using the PJP-MC24 without a reservation: Ad-hoc conferences, and conferences started by one ProjectPhone calling other ProjectPhone directly. You can select the conference type according to the number of participants ...
Page 66 - The host dials the prefix for ad-hoc conference “1111” followed by; If you hear a warning tone,; Each participant dials the ad-hoc conference number.; When the conference is over,
Starting a Conference in a Conference Space Provided by the Host (Ad-hoc Conference) Up to 10 participants can join a conference space (by calling the conference number) provided by the host without a reservation (ad-hoc conference). Note • See the next page if you want to start a conference with 11...
Page 67 - Reserve a conference following the steps listed under; Start the conference by following the steps listed under
Starting a Conference with 11 or More Participants without a Reservation To start a conference with 11 or more participants, or an emergency conference in a secure manner, follow these steps on the Web interface of the PJP-MC24. Tips The following operation lets you hold a conference without a reser...
Page 69 - Checking Call Status
6 Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce PJP-MC Maintenance and Management Features This chapter explains this product’s maintenance and management features. For more detailed information about each feature, refer to the help in the Web interface. Note Only t...
Page 70 - Configuration management; SYSLOG management; Special functions
0 Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce Maintenance and Management Click Maintenance on the Web interface’s main window while logged in as an administrator to open the Maintenance page. Configuration management You can manage data recorded in the PJP-MC24 configuration file ( CONFIG). • Input Comm...
Page 71 - Utilizing Latest Functions; Software License Agreement
1 Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce Utilizing Latest Functions (Revision Upgrade) You can utilize the latest functions by downloading from our website the latest program (firmware) to manage the functions of this product (revision upgrade). Software License Agreement To use the revision upgrad...
Page 72 - Utilizing the latest functions (revision upgrade); Upgrading to the Latest; Check the latest revision number; .Permit TFTP server access
Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce Utilizing the latest functions (revision upgrade) (Continued) Upgrading to the Latest Revision Obtain the latest firmware using a PC, etc., and transfer the firmware to the product via TFTP to upgrade the program to the latest revision. 1. Check the latest rev...
Page 73 - Transfer the firmware to the product; Once the revision upgrade is completed,
Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce 4. Transfer the firmware to the product Note Once the revision upgrade is started, never perform any operation until the upgrade is completed and the product is restarted.If the upgrade is interrupted, the product may become unusable.In this case, you must b...
Page 74 - Confirming the CONSOLE; Changing Settings from the
Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce The settings of the PJP-MC24 can be changed using a PC connected to the CONSOLE port. 1. Connect the CONSOLE port to the SFlb PC Use a cross serial cable to connect the PJP-MC24 CONSOLE port and a PC serial port. Tips Use connectors that match the PJP-MC24 (D-...
Page 76 - Changing Settings from the CONSOLE Port
6 Pe rfo rm in g D ev ice M ain ten an ce .Log in. 1 Turn the PJP-MC off. 2 Use a serial cable to connect the PJP-MC CONSOLE port and a PC serial port. For information on PC settings and connection, see page 74. 3 Start a terminal software program on the PC. See the previous page for details. 4 Turn...
Page 77 - Confirm the following:; How to Fix Your Problem; If your problem was not solved; If you suspect a failure
Tro ub les ho oti ng Before Contacting Customer Support Before contacting customer support, please review the information in this manual to see if you can use it to solve your problem. Confirm the following: • Is the POWER LED on? If not, refer to the next page. • Is the LINK LED at the LAN port on?...
Page 78 - When LEDs are off or blinking; Symptom
Tro ub les ho oti ng Q1 When LEDs are off or blinking Symptom Cause Solution All LEDs do not light. The PJP-MC24 is not turned on. Turn the power switch on. The power cord is not connected. Make sure that the power cord is secured firmly in the power socket. The main or line circuit breakers hav...
Page 81 - When the Web Interface Is
1 Tro ub les ho oti ng Symptom Cause Solution The Web interface is inaccessible (continued). The Web browser is using a proxy server. • You can only access the Web interface if the proxy settings are configured properly. • If you are using Windows Internet Explorer 6: On the Tools menu, click In...
Page 82 - When you cannot hold a conference
Tro ub les ho oti ng Q3 When you cannot hold a conference Symptom Cause Solution Cannot register participant information (nothing is displayed in the error history) The participant’s ProjectPhone is not configured to register to the PJP-MC24. Or the server address is not correct. Make sure that ...
Page 83 - Other problems
Tro ub les ho oti ng Q4 Other problems Symptom Cause Solution Cannot synchronize the PJP-MC or PC to an NTP server. to the Web interface. The NTP server IP address or domain name is incorrect. • Check to make sure that the settings match the NTP server information. • Ping the NTP server to confi...
Page 84 - Initializing the PJP-MC
Tro ub les ho oti ng If initialization cannot be performed on the Web interface, such as when a wrong IP address has been set for the PJP-MC, perform the following operation. 1 Turn the PJP-MC off. There is no need to disconnect the cables. 2 Turn on the PJP-MC while pressing the INIT switch. This s...
Page 85 - If You Forget Your Password; Resetting Passwords
Tro ub les ho oti ng If you forget your login or administrator password, you will be unable to access the PJP-MC24. However, you can access the PJP-MC24 from a serial terminal connected to the CONSOLE port by logging on with this emergency password. Emergency Password w,lXlma You will have administr...
Page 86 - Contacting Customer Support; Before Contacting; Please check the manual
6 Tro ub les ho oti ng Contacting Customer Support Before Contacting Customer Support Please check the manual Check to see if the solution to your problem can be found in the manual. Check log information and setting configurations A Yamaha representative may ask for log (SYSLOG) or configuration (c...
Page 87 - pp
A pp en dix General Specifications External dimensions (width x height x depth) 220 mm x 42.6 mm x 220 mm Weight 1,200 g Power requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz (USA, Canada) 230 VAC, 50 Hz (Europe) 220 VAC, 50 Hz (China) 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Japan) Current consumption 0.12 A max. Operating environment Ambi...
Page 88 - Notes about Product Transfer and
A pp en dix Notes about Product Transfer and Disposal When disposing of or transferring this product to another party, be sure to initialize the settings. Note When transferring this product to another party, please be sure to include the manuals and instructions. The saved configuration data contai...
Page 89 - Index
A pp en dix Index A Ad-hoc Conference..................................... 66ALARM LED ................................................11AUDIO IN terminal ................................ 12, 54AUDIO OUT terminal ............................ 12, 54 C Call History .......................................
