Video conferencing

A "videoconference" or "video conference" allows for two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions though interactive telecommunication technologies.

�鶹��Ƶ has several facilities on campus that are equipped for video conferencing.

If you have questions about video conferencing or would like to reserve a facility, please contact �鶹��Ƶ Technology Services (x6 111).

Locations

Building	Room	Reservable
Olin	OTC Classroom (124)	Yes
Mattson	102	No
Mattson	130	No
Fine Arts Communications	323	No
Fine Arts Communications	327	No
Library	AV Portable Cart	Yes

Instructions

Turning on the System

1. In the right-hand drawer of the lecture station locate the Extron controller
2. Press Camera button on the Extron controller
3. Turn volume knob down (counterclockwise) till red light blinks
4. Locate the Polycom remote in the drawer of the lecture station

Placing Calls

1. Press the menu button on the remote and select "Video Call" from the main menu with the arrow keys on the remote

   

2. Delete the address if there is one and enter the IP address or domain name of the remote location you are trying to contact. Use the right arrow to make a period. A typical address might look something like: 192.168.1.1

   

3. Set the speed to 128 or higher - a higher speed offers a better quality picture, but if the connection is choppy the speed should be lowered

   

4. Press the "Call•Hang Up" button on the Polycom remote to connect the call
5. Press "Call•Hang-Up" twice to disconnect

Placing Calls from the Address Book

1. Press the menu button on the remote and select "Address Book"

   

2. Select the location you are calling from the list and press "Call•Hang-Up" on the Polycom remote to connect the call

   

3. Press "Call•Hang-Up" twice to disconnect

Calling more than one location (Multipoint)

1. While in a call press "Call•Hang-Up" on the Polycom remote.
2. Select "Add Video Call" from the menu

   

3. Select an address from the address book or manually enter the address as detailed in the sections above

   

4. Press "Call•Hang-Up" to disconnect

Camera Control

1. The camera may be oriented many different directions. You may press the number keys on the Polycom remote to move the camera to preset positions. You may also use the arrow keys on the Polycom remote to fine tune the position

Locations

	Left Side of Room	Middle of Room	Right Side of Room
Zoomed In	1	2	3
Middle Zoom	4	5	6
Zoomed Out	7	8	9

Streaming Calls

1. Press the menu button on the remote and select "Streaming Call"

   

2. Set a meeting password to protect the stream is needed. By default the password is the building and room number you are in.

   

3. Select Start

   

4. When done press "Call•Hang-Up" twice on the Polycom remote

Answering Calls

1. If another location calls, you will be prompted by the system to answer the call
2. Select "Yes" from the menu when asked if you would like to answer the call

   

3. Press "Call•Hang-Up" to disconnect