Aethra (www.aethra.com) is a leader in the global telecommunications market, with distribution of its leading-edge products through its regional offices and distributors worldwide.

Aethra develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of high-performance video conference and audio conference products, including rollabouts, set-tops, videophones and special solutions dedicated to telemedicine, video surveillance and distance learning.

These exceptional products have distinguished Aethra as a leader in the telecommunications industry worldwide for over 30 years, reflecting its expertise in bringing cutting-edge communications technologies to the market.

Various Types of Aethra Video Conferencing products and Services

	High Definition Set top systems
	Standard Definition Set top systems
	Desktop systems
	Web Based Systems for PC/Laptop users
	Multi Point Conference Unit (MCU) systems
	Gateway/Firewall Traversal systems
	Rollabout System / TV trolleys
	Conference Room design services
	TV WALL product
	Video Streaming product (.wmv & .flv)

Xtreme 300
Xtreme 300 is the enhanced HD video conferencing system with top of the range performances and an elegant Italian design by Paolo Villa Studio visible in each detail: from set-top to the customized camera, from Graphic User Interface to the new remote control. The high experience of Aethra and the focus on innovation make Xtreme 300 a perfect system to maximize HD video communication. It is suitable for video conference sessions in medium and large video conferencing rooms.

Easy-to-use
New Graphic User Interface simple, immediate and elegant, extremely easy to use also thanks to the new remote control.

Extreme Performances
New enhanced features, full HD system (1080p), superior audio quality, full HD data sharing.

Extreme Flexibility
High system modularity: from the embedded MCU (4 or 9 sites) to the video resolution up to 1080p software option.

Highest performances and excellent quality
Video resolution up to 1920x1080 (1080p), excellent audio quality with unique 20 kHz G.719 audio coding, graphic resolution up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) make Xtreme 300 the professional system for the best HD video communication.

Refined design in each detail
Each detail is carefully studied for a pleasant and refined video communication experience.

New Graphic User Interface and very high usability
Xtreme 300 features a completely renewed and enhanced GUI: several transparency levels for menu and information, video images in full screen, colored buttons to access the most used functions. Everything was designed to make Xtreme 300 very easy to use.

Modularity and expandability
The basic system features a video resolution up to 720p30. Many options can be added to reach the top technical level: video resolution up to 1080p30, MCU up to 4 or 9 sites, band- width up to 12 Mbps, connection up to 768 kbps over ISDN BRI or up to 2 Mbps over ISDN PRI.

The Aethra Vega X7 is a truly high definition (720p) video conference system.  Fully ITU-T H.323, SIP and H.320 compliance, and compatible with any other Aethra video conference systems and from other manufacturers.

The Aethra Vega X7 consists of a HD pan-tilt-zoom camera, a HD codec, a desktop wideband boundary microphone and a handheld remote control unit.  The Aethra Vega X7 HD system has 3 HD inputs, 2 HD outputs, 4 non HD video inputs, 4 non HD video outputs and a PCMCIA slot for wireless LAN connection.

Easy to install and can quickly turn a meeting room with HD plasma displays, HD LCD displays and HD LCD projectors into an interactive working and telepresence environment with participants from all over the place virtually.

Able in set-top and rack mount codec version.

Supports the latest H.264 video coding for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio.

Available in 2 versions:

point-to-point and multipoint.

In point-to-point scenario, the Aethra Vega X7 supports connection speed up to 4Mbps over IP connection, 768kbps using 6 ISDN BRI lines and 2Mbps using 1 ISDN PRI line.

The multipoint version of the Aethra Vega X7 is able to support multi site videoconference up to 9 sites (1 local & 8 remote) in total; with any combination of ISDN and IP based endpoints.  The MCU supports rate matching and transcoding to make possible best connection with all sites. 

During the multipoint session there are 10 types of continuous presence video layouts. 

During a videoconference session, user can carry out document presentation from a notebook PC connected directly to the XGA input of the Aethra Vega X7.  By using the H.239 dual video sending and receiving feature, the Aethra Vgea X7 is able to transmit both video of participants and presentation slides from PC concurrently; allowing users at the far end to view “presenter & presentation” simultaneously. 

Aethra Vega X7 supports AES encryption up to 256-bit.  Therefore, you can be sure of a secure video conference connection.

During a video conference meeting, the Aethra Vega X7 can function as a video streaming server to broadcast the progress of the meeting to other users using IP network, to allow users to follow the video conference meeting remotely.

Also, Aethra Vega X7 can be remote accessed and managed using web browser. 

The Aethra Vega X7R rack mount codec version supports a RS232 port for 3rd party control by using AMX and Crestron.

compliance and compatible with systems from same or other manufacturers.

The Vega X5 consists of a set-top codec with an integrated automatic voice tracking pan-tilt-zoom camera, a desktop boundary microphone and a handheld remote control unit.  Besides, there are 4 more video inputs, VCR ducting ports and PCMCIA slot for wireless LAN connection too.

Ideal for large meeting room or boardroom; and corporations with multi-site requirement.  It is easy to install and can quickly turn a meeting room with LCD TV/projector into an interactive working environment with participants from all over the place virtually.

Supports the latest H.264 video coding for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio.

Available in 2 versions:
point-to-point and multipoint.

In point-to-point scenario, the X5 supports connection speed up to:

•	4Mbps over IP connection
•	768kbps using 6 ISDN BRI lines
•	2Mbps using 1 ISDN PRI line.

The multipoint version of the Vega X5 is able to host multi site videoconference up to 9 sites (1 local & 8 remote) in total; with any combination of ISDN and IP based endpoints.  The MCU supports rate matching and transcoding to make possible best connection with all sites.  During the multipoint session there are 10 types of continuous presence video layouts. 

For corporations with an Aethra Vega X5 with 9-party embedded MCU, besides using Aethra Vega X5 point to point system, Vega X3, Pro S and Maia XC at the branch offices, the Aethra Hydra can be considered.  The Aethra Hydra allows users at the branch offices to use PC with webcam and Internet Explorer to join the multisite videoconference meeting hosted by the Aethra Vega X5 with 9-party embedded MCU.

Other standard features of the Vega X5 are:

•	XGA input for direct PC connection, for presentation purposes during a videoconference session
•	H.239 dual video sending and receiving to allow users to view “presenter & presentation” simultaneously locally and at far end.  The 2nd video source is not limited to PC presentation only, it can be any video source.
•	secure connection using embedded AES encryption up to 256-bit.
•	as a video streaming server
•	Web based system management
•	Support AMX and Crestron touch panel.

A cost effective video conference system for small and medium size meeting rooms.  Fully ITU-T H.323, SIP and H.320 compliance; and compatible with all models of Aethra videoconference system and from other manufacturers.

The Aethra Vega X3 series 4 consists of a set-top codec with an integrated pan-tilt-zoom camera, a desktop boundary microphone and a handheld remote control unit. 

The Aethra Vega X3 is ideal for small and medium size meeting rooms and branch offices deployment.  It is easy to install and can quickly turn a meeting room with LCD TV/projector into an interactive working environment with participants from all over the place virtually.

Supports the latest H.264 video compression for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio.

Available in point-to-point and multipoint version.

In point-to-point scenario, the Aethra Vega X3 supports connection speed up to:

•	2Mbps max. over IP connection
•	512kbps max. using 4 ISDN BRI lines

In multipoint scenario, the Aethra Vega X3 has an embedded MCU that can host a multi-site conference up to 4 sites in total (i.e. host + 3 remote sites), using IP and/or ISDN connection.

Other standard features of the Vega X3 are:

•	XGA input for direct PC connection, for presentation purposes during a videoconference session
•	H.239 dual video sending and receiving to allow users to view “presenter & presentation” simultaneously locally and at far end.
•	up to 2 video displays can be connected to the Vega X3.  The type of displays can be LCD projectors, ordinary TVs, LCD/plasma TVs, PC monitors or any combination.
•	secure connection using embedded AES encryption up to 256-bit.
•	as a video streaming server
•	Web based system management
•	Support AMX and Crestron touch panel.

Vega® X1 is the entry-level set-top, designed by the Paolo Villa Studio, ideal for SOHO - Small Office Home Office - environments. Completely interoperable with Unified Communication platforms, it guarantees professional performance over IP (2Mbps) and ISDN networks for high-quality videoconferencing.

Compact
The best solution for small or home offices and small businesses

Affordable

Easy to Configure
Easy and immediate features for a high-quality videoconferencing

 Supports multiple connectivity
Available for connections up to 128 kbps over ISDN BRI* and 2Mbps over IP, both for H.323 or SIP networks
 
The Desktop Conferencing Solution
Interoperable with Microsoft® Office Communications 2007, it is the best price-performance ratio solution for Unified Communication.
 
Multilingual interface
Supports 19 different languages including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Arabic.
 
Quality, Design, Innovation
Italian design and use of eco compatible materials make it a elegant and environmentally friendly system.

The Aethra Maia XC is a compact and cost effective videophone for executive. 

With unique and modern design, the Aethra Maia XC is equipped with 7” 16:9 high-resolution colour LCD display, ¼” CCD camera, built-in microphone and loudspeaker for handsfree conversation and a handset.

Fully ITU-T H.323 and SIP compliance and compatible with other video conference systems from Aethra and other manufacturers. 

It is ideal for desktop videoconference applications e.g. senior management executives in their rooms, home office and smaller branch offices etc.  Also, the Aethra Maia XC is ideal for VoIP application by registering itself to any standard SIP compliance proxy server.

Good for point to point video communication using IP network with maximum speed of 768kbps.

Supports the latest H.264 video coding for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio. 

The Aethra Maia XC is also equipped with a PSTN port for use as an office extension phone or direct line.  Besides video communications, the Aethra Maia XC can be used for normal telephone calls.

Other standard features of the Aethra Maia XC are:

•	Power over Ethernet (POE)
•	USB port for mouse
•	built-in web browser
•	built-in IMAP & POP3 email client
•	built-in MSN & Yahoo messenger
•	secure connection using embedded AES encryption up to 256-bit.
•	Web based system management

The Aethra Hydra videoconference system allows PC users with webcam and Internet Explorer to join a multiparty video conference meeting hosted by the Aethra Vega X5 video conference system with 9-party embedded MCU.

The Aethra Hydra consists of a server with application software, usually installed together with the Aethra Vega X5 video conference system with 9-party embedded MCU.

It is a cost effective multipoint videoconference solution for organizations who want to leverage the existing PCs at the branch offices for this purpose without investing licensed H.323 videoconference software for these PCs or expensive H.323 hardware endpoints. 

These PC users at the branch offices just use webcam and Internet Explorer to join the multipoint videoconference meeting hosted by the Aethra Vega X5 video conference system with 9-party embedded MCU at headquarters. 

As the user interface is Internet Explorer web browser, there are no complicated firewall port opening and router port forward configuration issues at the locations where these PC users are.  Therefore, making the Aethra Hydra a very clever and user friendly video conference solution for organizations with many users on the move and need to conduct videoconference meetings from anywhere e.g. hotels, hotspots, customer’s office etc. where requests for these network adjustment are impossible.

Up to 6 PC endpoints with webcam can join a multiparty video conference meeting hosted by the Aethra Vega X5 video conference system with 9-party embedded MCU.  In addition to the 6 PC users, the Aethra Vega X5 can invite another 2 more H.323 systems to join the meeting.

All participants of the multipoint video conference meeting (i.e. PC users and H.323 systems) will enjoy the same Continuous Presence video layout, H.239 dual video (i.e. simultaneous display of video and slides presentation) and conference moderation.   Therefore, same user experience for all video conference participants.

Good quality webcam and PC audio peripherals with superior echo cancellation are recommended for the PC users.

The Aethra Desktop Server videoconference solution allow PC users with webcam and Internet Explorer to join a multiparty video conference meeting hosted by the standalone Aethra MCU together with other PC users and H.323 boardroom video conference systems from Aethra or other manufacturers. 

Up to 24 or 48 PC endpoints with webcam and/or H.323 systems can be supported, in any combination without limitation.

For the PC users, just use Internet Explorer.  No expensive licensed H.323 video conference client software is required. 

All participants of the multipoint video conference meeting (i.e. PC users and H.323 systems) will enjoy the same Continuous Presence video layout, H.239 dual video (i.e. simultaneous display of video and slides presentation) and conference moderation.   Therefore, same user experience for all video conference participants.

It is like surfing the web.  Start Internet Explorer, type the IP address or URL of the Aethra Desktop Server, enter the meeting ID and a PIN (if necessary) at the Desktop Server portal page and join the meeting. 

The first time when you access the Aethra Desktop Server, the server will automatically push a client software to the PC users.  The client software is free of charge and can be installed in as many PCs as possible. 

As the user interface of the Aethra Desktop Server is web browser, there are no complex firewall and NAT configuration issues.  Only port 80 and 443 are needed.

The Aethra Desktop Server is ideal for organizations with:

•	frequent multipoint video conference meetings involving H.323 room based video conference systems and PC users (e.g. staff of the move, branch offices, home workers), with the same user experience regardless of device type
•	frequent multipoint video conference meetings involving many desktop/notebook PCs with webcams, in LAN/WAN environment or using public internet, and do not wish to invest into many expensive H.323 videoconference software.

The Aethra Desktop Server also allow the content of a live meeting to be streamed/broadcasted to other users using IP network.

The deployment of the Aethra Desktop Server videoconference solution is fast and easy.  All you need is the Aethra Desktop Server and a standalone Aethra MCU (i.e. MCU12+ or MCU24+). 

The MCU12+ will support up to 24 endpoints concurrently at any one time; and the MCU24+ will support up to 48 endpoints concurrently at any one time.  These endpoints can be PC with webcam and/or H.323 systems, in any combination without limitation.  There is no limitation for the number of PC users that can use/access the Aethra Desktop Server. 

Good quality webcam and PC audio peripherals with superior echo cancellation are recommended for PC users.

A rack-mountable video conference codec designed for system integrators. 

Fully ITU-T H.323, H.320 and SIP compliance and compatible with systems from same or other manufacturers.

The AVC500 consists of a 1U 19” rack mount chassis that is easy to install and easy to operate.  It can be integrated with any LCD/plasma TVs and LCD projectors; any pan-tilt-zoom cameras and controlled by AMX or Crestron touch panel using RS232/IR port.

Ideal for meeting rooms or boardrooms of any types and sizes with audio-visual integration, where only pan-tilt-zoom cameras are seen on top of LCD/plasma displays or ceiling.

Supports the latest H.264 video compression for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio.

Available in point-to-point and multipoint versions.

In point-to-point scenario, the AVC500 supports connection speed up to:

•	4Mbps using IP connection
•	768kbps using 6 ISDN BRI lines
•	2Mbps using 1 ISDN PRI line.

PCMCIA slot for wireless LAN connection is available too.

The multipoint version of the AVC500 is equipped with an embedded Multipoint Conferencing Unit (MCU) for multi site videoconference up to:

•	5 sites (local & 4 branches) in total
•	9 sites (local & 8 branches) in total.

Any combination of ISDN and IP endpoints during a multipoint meeting is possible.  During the multipoint session, the AVC500 can have up to 10 types of continuous presence video layouts. 

Other standard features of the AVC500 are:

•	XGA input for direct PC connection, for presentation from a notebook PC during a videoconference session
•	H.239 dual video sending and receiving to allow users to view “presenter & presentation” simultaneously locally and at far end.  The 2nd video source is not limited to PC presentation, it can be any video source.
•	secure connection using embedded AES encryption up to 256-bit.
•	as a video streaming server
•	Web based system management

A high end rack-mountable video conference codec designed for system integrators. 

Fully ITU-T H.323, H.32o and SIP compliance and compatible with systems from same or other manufacturers.

The AVC8500 consists of a 2U 19” rack mount chassis that is easy to install and easy to operate.  It can be integrated with any LCD projectors, LCD/plasma TVs, sound systems, any pan-tilt-zoom cameras and controlled by AMX or Crestron touch panel using RS232/IR port.

Ideal for large meeting room or boardroom of any types and shapes.

Once installed, only pan-tilt-zoom cameras are seen on top of the LCD/plasma displays or at ceiling level.

Integration with digital boundary microphone system to have the right pan-tilt-zoom camera looking at the person that is talking automatic is possible.

Supports the latest H.264 video coding for superior video quality and 14kHz wide band audio coding for true CD-quality audio.

Available in point-to-point and multipoint version.

In point-to-point scenario, the AVC8500 supports connection speed up to:

•	4Mbps over IP connection
•	768kbps using 6 ISDN BRI lines
•	2Mbps using 1 ISDN PRI line
	2Mbps using X.21, V.35, RS366, RS449 leased line connection.

PCMCIA slot for wireless LAN connection is available too.

The multipoint version of the AVC8500 is equipped with an embedded Multipoint Conferencing Unit (MCU) for multi site videoconference up to 9 sites (local & 8 branches) in total; with any combination of ISDN and IP based endpoints.  The MCU supports rate matching and transcoding to make possible best connection with all sites.  During a multipoint session, the AVC8500 supports up to 10 possible types of continuous presence video layouts.

Other standard features of the AVC8500 are:

•	XGA input for direct PC connection, for presentation purposes during a videoconference session
•	H.239 dual video sending and receiving to allow users to view “presenter & presentation” simultaneously locally and at far end.  The 2nd video source is not limited to PC presentation only, it can be any video source.
•	secure connection using embedded AES encryption up to 256-bit.
•	as a video streaming server
•	Web based system management

The Aethra MCU12+ and MCU24+ are standalone non PC based multipoint conference unit or videoconference bridge that connect a few point-to-point videoconference systems together to form a multipoint video conference session. 

Multiple  multipoint video conference sessions concurrently are possible.

The Aethra MCU12+ and MCU24+ are in the form of compact 1U 19” rack mount chassis. 

It is able to connect H.323 IP videoconference endpoints together.   H.320 ISDN videoconference endpoints, 3G mobile phones and PSTN telephones (as audio only endpoints) can be included in the same session via the Aethra ISDN gateway and Aethra 3G gateway.

The total number of endpoints that can be connected together depends on the capacity of the MCU.

The available models are:

•	Aethra MCU12+ that allows up to 24 endpoints to be connected to the MCU in 1 session or multipoint sessions
•	Aethra MCU24+ that allows up to 48 endpoints to be connected to the MCU in 1 session or multipoint sessions
•	Aethra AMS400 for bigger conference capacity is available too.

The standard features of the Aethra MCU12+ and MCU24+ are as follows:

•	support for H.320 ISDN, H.323 IP and SIP protocols
•	advance H.264 video compression and 720p HD video conference
•	audio and video transcoding
•	rate matching
•	Advanced Continuous Presence capability with 28 different video layout options.  This feature applies to all ports and capacities of the MCU without limitation.
•	16 videos (max) on one screen. This feature applies to all ports and capacities of the MCU without limitation.
•	H.239 dual video sending and receiving for presenter’s video and presentation simultaneously
•	H.235 AES and DES encryption
•	T.120 for application sharing, whiteboard illustrations and text messaging.
•	text, frame overlay and active speaker indication
•	advance network monitoring which maintains video quality for networks with packet loss, assuring best video quality at all times.

All Aethra MCUs are equipped with the Aethra Director Suite as standard package.  The Aethra Director Suite is an application software with the following components:

•	Aethra Scheduler
•	Aethra Gatekeeper
•	Aethra Network Management

The Aethra Scheduler allows users to book all the necessary resources for organizing a meeting using a PC with web-based interface.

The Aethra Gatekeeper manages registered equipment by associating a mnemonic name (that is, an alpha-numeric alias) to an IP address to simplify call modes between endpoints.  A very helpful feature for DHCP environment.

The Aethra Network Management performs monitoring (checking) operations on all connected multi-point video communication devices irrespective of their locations, either on the local network or WAN, alarms are timely notified and a centralized log on the overall infrastructure is performed.

The Aethra ISDN gateway allows video conference endpoints in the IP and ISDN environment to be connected together.  Fully ITU-T H.320 and
H.323 compliance and compatible with all videoconference systems from Aethra and from other manufacturers.

With the deployment of Aethra ISDN gateway, corporations can use the existing ISDN video conference systems to communicate with the newer generation H.323 IP based videoconference systems.  Also, it is a good cost saving tool for corporations with many IP video conference systems and occasion requirement to communicate with video conferences in the ISDN world, without installing ISDN lines with recurring monthly expenses at each individual location.

Available in 2 models:

Gateway-B40 with 1 Ethernet and 4 ISDN BRI interfaces that allows up to:
•	4 video calls @ 128kbps
•	2 video calls @ 256kbps
•	1 video call @ 384kbps or 512kbps
•	8 voice calls.
Gateway-P20 with 1 Ethernet and 2 ISDN PRI interfaces that allows up to:
•	30 video calls @ 128kbps
•	10 video calls @ 384kbps
•	4 video calls @ 768kbps
•	2 video calls @ 2Mbps
•	60 voice calls.

All Aethra Gateways are delivered with the Aethra Director Suite included as standard package. 

The Aethra Director Suite is an application software and hardware that includes the:

•	Aethra Scheduler
•	Aethra Gatekeeper
•	Aethra Network Management

The Aethra Scheduler allows users to book all the necessary resources for organizing a meeting using a PC with web-based interface.

The Aethra Gatekeeper manages registered equipment by associating an E.164 name and number to an IP address to simplify call modes between endpoints.  A very helpful feature for DHCP environment.

The Aethra Network Management performs monitoring (checking) operations on all connected multi-point video communication devices irrespective of their locations, either on the local network or WAN, alarms are timely notified and a centralized log on the overall infrastructure is performed.

Aethra 3G Gateway allows video conference endpoints in the IP environment to be connected to 3G mobile phones.  Fully ITU-T H.323 and H.324M compliance and compatible with any Aethra video conference systems or from other manufacturers.

With the deployment of Aethra 3G video conference gateway, corporation can use the existing IP video conference systems to communicate with the 3G mobile phone users.  This is a good solution for corporation with many users on the move.  Up to 10 point to point calls between IP video conference system and 3G mobile phone can be supported using an Aethra 3G Gateway.  Large capacity is available too.

For a video conference call involving multiple 3G mobile phones and multiple IP videoconference systems together, the Aethra MCU is required.  If video conference systems using ISDN connection are required to be connected together as well, the Aethra ISDN gateway will be required.

The Aethra PF is a video conference firewall traversal solution for video conference deployment in an IP environment with complicated firewall and NAT issues. 

The typical solution is to open the required ports at firewall and map a public IP address to the internal IP address where the videoconference system is connected.  If these challenges cannot be resolved by opening of firewall ports and security cannot be compromised, the Aethra PF will be the solution.

Aethra PF offers complete tunneling solution for audio-video firewall traversal through user configurable firewall port without compromising network security.  It is easy to deploy, no changes at firewall and device upgrade are required. 

Available in a 1U secured and hardened Linux platform, the Aethra PF works with any firewall, endpoint and gatekeeper. 

It supports web interface for easy management as well.