SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003
(Main)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Videotelephony teleservice; Part 2: Electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree terminals
General Information
- Abstract
Standardization of electroacoustical characteristics of videotelephony terminals for ISDN using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) A-law coding and loudspeaking or handsfree functions
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
Overview
SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003 defines the electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree terminals used in videotelephony over ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and based on a European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) document, this standard details performance requirements to ensure high audio quality and interoperability for ISDN videotelephony terminals utilizing Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) A-law and optional LD-CELP speech encoding.
Focusing on real-time audiovisual communication, the standard addresses unique challenges in handsfree and loudspeaking applications, such as additional delay, user positioning, echo management, and loudness ratings, compared to traditional handset telephony.
Key Topics
- Electroacoustic Performance: Specifications target the frequency response, loudness rating, terminal coupling loss, distortion, noise, and volume control for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree videotelephony terminals.
- Supported Codecs: The standard supports PCM A-law (as per ITU-T G.711) as the default, and allows optional use of LD-CELP at 16 kbit/s (ITU-T G.728).
- Loudspeaking and Handsfree Modes: Requirements accommodate both integrated and separated acoustic front-end designs, focusing on standards for user positioning and environmental factors.
- Loudness Ratings (SLR and RLR): Sending Loudness Rating (SLR) and Receiving Loudness Rating (RLR) are mandated with precise tolerances, accounting for volume control settings.
- Terminal Coupling Loss (TCL): Addresses both acoustical and electrical crosstalk, measured in both weighted and unweighted forms, considering free field use and idle mode operation.
- Noise and Distortion: Defines stringent maximum noise levels and distortion parameters to ensure speech intelligibility and communication reliability.
- Echo Management: Establishes the need for robust echo cancellation suitable for the added audio path delay typical in videotelephony.
- Lip Synchronization: Notes the importance of maintaining audio-video alignment for a satisfactory user experience.
Applications
SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003 is crucial for:
- ISDN Videotelephony Terminal Design and Manufacturing: Ensures that new products provide compatible and consistent electroacoustic performance across diverse network conditions and device architectures.
- Testing and Certification Laboratories: Offers a set of repeatable test methods and benchmarks for verifying conformance of devices before market entry.
- Procurement and Network Planning: Supports telecom operators and enterprises in specifying compliant videotelephony equipment for ISDN-based multimedia communications.
- User Experience Enhancement: By addressing loudspeaking, handsfree usage, and environmental noise factors, the standard contributes to audio clarity and natural two-way conversation in meeting rooms, telemedicine, remote learning, and other real-time video applications.
Related Standards
For comprehensive implementation and compatibility, the following standards should be considered alongside SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003:
- I-ETS 300 245-3: Defines PCM A-law requirements for loudspeaking/handsfree telephony terminals (non-videotelephony specific).
- CCITT (ITU-T) G.711: Specifies PCM A-law/μ-law voice coding.
- CCITT (ITU-T) G.728: Details LD-CELP coding at 16 kbit/s.
- ETS 300 264 and ETS 300 145: Concern definitions and terminal types for ISDN videotelephony teleservices.
- I-ETS 300 302-1: Describes electroacoustic characteristics for videotelephony handset telephony functions.
- TBR 8: Outlines ISDN type approval requirements for 3,1 kHz handset terminals.
- Related ITU-T Recommendations (e.g., P.10, P.51, G.101, H.261): Cover terminology and measurement reference points for digital voice quality and audiovisual codecs.
Keywords: ISDN, videotelephony, handsfree terminal, loudspeaking, 3,1 kHz bandwidth, PCM A-law, LD-CELP, electroacoustic characteristics, audio quality, terminal conformance, echo cancellation
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Videotelephony teleservice; Part 2: Electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree terminals". This standard covers: Standardization of electroacoustical characteristics of videotelephony terminals for ISDN using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) A-law coding and loudspeaking or handsfree functions
Standardization of electroacoustical characteristics of videotelephony terminals for ISDN using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) A-law coding and loudspeaking or handsfree functions
SIST I-ETS 300 302-2 E1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.080 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Videotelephony teleservice; Part 2:
Electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree
terminals
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: I-ETS 300 302-2 Edition 1
ICS:
33.080 Digitalno omrežje z Integrated Services Digital
integriranimi storitvami Network (ISDN)
(ISDN)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERIM
EUROPEAN I-ETS 300 302-2
TELECOMMUNICATION December 1995
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-TE Reference: DI/TE-04008.2
ICS: 33.080
ISDN, videotelephony terminals, 3,1 kHz audio, handsfree, loudspeaking, LD-CELP coding
Key words:
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN);
Videotelephony teleservice;
Part 2: Electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwith
loudspeaking and handsfree terminals
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
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Copyright Notification: No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission. The copyright and the
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© European Telecommunications Standards Institute 1995. All rights reserved.
New presentation - see History box
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations .8
3.1 Definitions .8
3.2 Abbreviations .9
4 Mode "0U" characteristics .9
4.1 Default encoding law.9
4.2 A-law encoding .9
4.3 μ-law encoding.9
5 Characteristics for framed transmission in PCM encoding .9
5.1 General .9
5.1.1 Encoding .10
5.1.2 Relative level .10
5.1.3 Standard user's position.10
5.1.3.1 "Compact" terminal.10
5.1.3.2 Terminal with separated acoustic front end.10
5.1.4 Volume control .10
5.2 Sensitivity - frequency response .10
5.3 Loudness Ratings (SLR and RLR) .10
5.3.1 Sending Loudness Rating (SLR).11
5.3.2 Receiving Loudness Rating (RLR).11
5.3.2.1 Maximum sensitivity.11
5.3.2.2 Volume control range .11
5.4 Terminal Coupling Loss (TCL).11
5.4.1 Weighted Terminal Coupling Loss (TCLw) .11
5.4.2 Stability.11
5.5 Distortion.11
5.6 Out of band signals.11
5.7 Noise.12
5.7.1 Sending .12
5.7.2 Receiving.12
5.7.2.1 A-weighted noise .12
5.7.2.2 Third octave band spectrum.12
5.8 Absolute delay.12
5.9 Lip synchronisation .12
5.10 Switching characteristics.12
5.11 Echo cancelling characteristics.12
5.12 Articulation .12
6 Characteristics for framed transmission in LD-CELP encoding.13
6.1 General .13
6.2 Sensitivity.13
6.2.1 Sending .13
6.2.2 Receiving.13
Annex A (informative): Bibliography.14
History.15
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Foreword
Part 2 of this Interim European Telecommunication Standard (I-ETS) was produced by the Terminal
Equipment (TE) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
An ETSI standard may be given I-ETS status either because it is regarded as a provisional solution ahead
of a more advanced standard, or because it is immature and requires a "trial period". The life of an I-ETS
is limited to three years after which it can be converted into an European Telecommunication Standard
(ETS), have it's life extended for a further two years, be replaced by a new version or, be withdrawn.
This is the second Part of an I-ETS which is currently intended to comprise four Parts.
Part 1: Electroacoustic characteristics for handset telephony function when using Pulse Code
Modulation encoding.
Part 2: Electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree
terminals.
Part 3: Electroacoustic characteristics for 7 kHz bandwidth handset terminals.
Part 4: Electroacoustic characteristics for 7 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and handsfree terminals.
Proposed announcement date
Date of adoption of this I-ETS: 1 December 1995
Date of latest announcement of this I-ETS (doa): 31 March 1996
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1 Scope
This I-ETS specifies the electroacoustic characteristics for 3,1 kHz bandwidth loudspeaking and
handsfree functions implemented in videotelephony terminals. These terminals are intended for use in the
videotelephony teleservice and connected to the basic access of the coincident S and T reference point of
the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) using either Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) encoding
according to CCITT Recommendation G.711 [1], A-law or low delay code-excited linear prediction (LD-
CELP) coding at 16 kbit/s as specified in CCITT Recommendation G.728 [2].
The videotelephony teleservice in the ISDN is defined in ETS 300 264.
The requirements of clauses 4 and 5 are applicable to all videotelephonic terminals and the requirements
of clause 6 is applicable when the optional LD-CELP encoding is implemented.
The requirements of this I-ETS specify those characteristics which deviate from those an ISDN 3,1 kHz
telephony terminal needs to meet due to conditions which are special for videotelephony applications (e.g.
delay, measurement position). The corresponding requirements to an ISDN 3,1 kHz telephony
loudspeaking and handsfree terminal can be found in I-ETS 300 245-3 [3] and in I-ETS 300 245-8 for
LD-CELP coding.
2 Normative references
This I-ETS incorporates by dated and undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications
apply to this I-ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] CCITT Recommendation G.711 (1988): "Pulse code modulation (PCM) of voice
frequencies".
[2] CCITT Recommendation G.728 (1992): "Coding of speech at 16 kbit/s using low
delay code excited linear prediction".
[3] I-ETS 300 245-3 (1995): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Technical
characteristics of telephony terminals; Part 3: Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)
A-law, loudspeaking and handsfree telephony".
[4] CCITT Recommendation P.10 (1988): "Vocabulary of terms on telephone
transmission quality and telephone sets".
[5] CCITT Recommendation G.701 (1988): "Vocabulary of digital transmission and
multiplexing, and pulse code modulation (PCM) terms".
[6] ETS 300 111 (1992): "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Telephony
3,1 kHz teleservice, Service description".
[7] ETS 300 145: "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Audiovisual
teleservices; Videotelephone systems and terminal equipment operating on one
or two 64 kbit/s channels".
[8] CCITT Recommendation I.112 (1988): "Vocabulary of terms for ISDNs".
[9] ETS 300 144: "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Audiovisual
teleservices; Frame structure for a 64 kbit/s to 1 920 kbit/s channel and
associated syntax for inband signalling".
[10] CCITT Recommendation G.101 (1988): "The transmission plan".
[11] I-ETS 300 302-1: "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Videotelephony
teleservice, Part 1: Electroacoustic characteristics for telephony function when
using Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) encoding".
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3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this Part of the I-ETS, the relevant definitions and abbreviations in CCITT
Recommendations P.10 [4] and
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