Polycom 3725-32870-002, RSS 4000 manual Polycom RSS Introduction, Overview

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Polycom® RSS™ 4000

Introduction

Overview

Polycom® RSS™ 4000 Recording and Streaming Server is a web server that enables you to easily perform recording, live streaming, stream media processing and multimedia archiving, as needed. Polycom® RSS™ 4000 system supports the recording of both single-point and multipoint video conferences, including H.239 data contents. It can record and archive up to 1080P and live stream to the network audience at a quality of up to 720P.

Polycom® RSS™ 4000 provides the following features:

Supports recording of up to 15 concurrent video conferences, as well as full video, audio and content recording.

Supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and 4Mbps of bandwidth for recording.

Supports video conference live streaming, using Windows Media, that can use two different bandwidths.

Uses a Virtual Recording Room (VRR) as a base for recording and authorizing playback permission. Users can have their own VRR for recording and playing back.

Offers various recording methods. Users can start a recording from endpoints, an MCU or the Web user interface.

Supports the integration with Polycom HD Series endpoints and Polycom RMX/MGC conference platform to visually and automatically perform recording, live streaming and playback.

Supports the integration with Polycom Video Media Center™ (VMC) 1000 V2.0 for more powerful stream media management.

Supports integration with Exchange server, and works with other Polycom video conferencing devices for recording or live streaming conferences when scheduling conferences through Outlook.

Supports recorded archives in multiple formats, so that users can view content through a H.323 based endpoint, the Web user interface and MP4-supported players like an iPhone and an iPod.

Supports SSL certificate authentication encryption to ensure the data security of Web communication.

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Contents Polycom RSS 4000 System User Guide USA Content Content Iii Page Polycom Solution Support Services Page Overview Polycom RSS IntroductionGeneral Safety Precautions System Hardware InstallationUnpack the Package To unpack the system packageInstall the System System Initial ConfigurationPreparations before Configuration Obtaining Network InformationModifying the Initial IP Address To change IP address via the Web loginParameter Description Optional Configuring the Gatekeeper Settings To change IP address via RS-232 Console or TelnetTo register the system to the gatekeeper User Interface Web User InterfaceTV User Interface Page Introduction to the Web User Interface Basic OperationsUser Permissions Common OperationsList Sorting, Searching, and Refreshing Starting a Recording Sizing the PaneWindows Standard Multiple-Select Operations Playing Back Recorded Files To start a recording by dialing the Polycom RSS 4000 systemTo play back from the Web UI Polycom RSS 4000 User Guide Page To modify personal settings Personal SettingsTo dial VRR through an endpoints remote control To change passwordVirtual Recording Room VRR Dialing-in to a VRR to Start RecordingTo modify an existing VRR Modifying a VRRViewing Archives ArchivesTo play back archives through the Web UI Playing Back and Downloading ArchivesModifying Archives To download an archiveTo modify archive properties Live Streaming Starting a Live StreamingViewing Live Streaming Information To view live streaming in progress Viewing Live Streaming VideoViewing Template Information Recording TemplatesDefining a Template To define a recording templateTo edit or delete a created template Managing TemplatesTo define a VRR Defining a VRRDialing a VRR to Start Recording Managing VRRs ChannelRecording Setting To configure recording setting optionsTo edit or delete a created channel Live Streaming Resources Usage Archives and Live StreamingNetwork Service IP SettingTo configure LAN port parameters Gatekeeper To configure the system to use a gatekeeperTo specify QoS parameters QoSUser Management UserViewing Users To add a local user Adding a New UserManaging Users To import an AD userTo modify user information Groups To modify user password local user onlyCreating a New Group To delete a userTo configure an Active Directory server Service SettingManaging Groups Active DirectoryTo configure mail server information in Polycom RSS Calendar ConfigurationViewing Outlook Conference Archives Signaling Connection System MonitoringDashboard System Alerts Web View SessionsWeb Connections System InformationSystem Logs Last Login InformationHardware Status Gatekeeper StatusSystem Security Certificate SettingHard Disk Warning To set a hard disk warning thresholdPorts To configure the portTo apply for the certificate To upload the certificate to the serverTo set security policy Security PolicyClick Update to apply settings User Data Backup/Restore System Configuration Backup/RestoreTo backup current system configuration System ManagementArchives Backup FTP Server ConfigurationTo automatically back up archives To manually back up the recorded filesArchives Restore System UpgradeTo upgrade from Version 5.0 to Version To restore recorded filesVersion 5.0 remaining operation To activate the upgraded systemProduct Activation Restore the system from v6.0 toImport recorded files from Delete v5.0 system filesUI Customization IVR CustomizationTo customize the IVR information Customizing Web Interface Logo Customizing Endpoint MenuChanging System Name System time Restoring Factory Default ConfigurationRestart and Shutdown To set the system timeTo restore the system to the factory default status Page Introduction to Main Menu TV User Interface OperationFecc Dtmf Viewing Archives Start RecordingTo set PIN code To start recordingTo view all videos recorded on Polycom RSS To view the videos recorded by current VRRHyperTerminal Parameters LoginCommand Introduction Restore System Configuration Reset PasswordClean Activation Key Telnet SettingPassword Modification Network SettingPing 3Network Setting Parameters LAN Interface IP Address Page Appendix B Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices USA and Canadian Regulatory Notices Special Safety Instructions Regulatory Notices