Polycom VS4000 manual Optional Equipment Set-up, Network Interface Modules

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Administrator’s Guide for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000

Optional Equipment Set-up

This section describes how to connect optional components to theViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 system.

Network Interface Modules

This section gives procedures for installing the following network interface modules:

Quad BRI — Allows you to connect to an ISDN network using up to four BRI lines.

PRI — Allows you to connect to an ISDN network using a PRI line. This option is available for the ViewStation FX and VS4000.

V.35/RS-449/RS-530— Allows you to connect to third-party network equipment, including encryption equipment and RS-366 dialers.

The diagram below shows a general view of how network interface modules are installed.

ViewStation EX,

ViewStation FX,

or VS4000

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encryption equipment if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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power supply

 

 

 

 

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ISDN network

Power source

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Contents Release March 2004 Edition 3725-21650-001/A Trademark Information Contents Configuring Network Use Managing the System Remotely How to Contact Technical Support By Telephone By Internet Predeployment Planning Isdn ProvisioningPredeployment Worksheet Cause CodesAbout this Guide Page Introducing ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX VS4000 Systems What’s in this chapter?Key Features Breakthrough Video QualityIndustry-Leading Audio Quality AES Encryption SupportRich Conference Experience Additional Security FeaturesEasy Calling Enhanced User Experience Network FlexibilityEasy Installation Remote ManagementMain System Remote ControlStandard System Components Microphone Power SupplyMain Camera Hardware Kit CablesHardware kit that comes with the system includes System DescriptionCable Name System Description Documentation Optional System Components Network Interface ModulesAdditional Microphone Pod Network Interface Module System DescriptionVisual Concert FX Document Camera or Other Additional CameraSystem Number of Monitors Type of Monitors Additional MonitorProjector Other Optional Components Setting Up Your System Hardware To position the system Standard System Set-upPositioning the Main System Setting Up Your System Hardware To connect a Polycom PowerCam to the VS4000 Original VS4000 Enhanced VS4000Monitor Video Audio Composite Outputs Main MonitorViewStation EX ViewStation FX To connect a monitor to a VS4000 system Microphone To connect a microphone podMicrophone VS4000 To connect the power supply PowerTo install batteries in the remote control Optional Equipment Set-up Isdn Network Hardware Checklist If your Isdn network is You will needNetwork interface To install a Quad BRI network interface moduleQuad BRI System side ViewStation EX ViewStation FX PRI Network Interface Module To install the PRI network interface module System side ViewStation EX ViewStation FXTo install a V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module 35/RS-449/RS-530 System side ViewStation EX ViewStation FXYou can connect an additional microphone pod to the system To connect an additional microphone podTo connect a Visual Concert FX Visual Concert FX System ViewStation EX ViewStation FXTo connect a document camera To a ViewStation EX or ViewStation FX To a VS4000 systemTo connect an additional PowerCam To a ViewStation FX system To a VS4000 systemOriginal VS4000Connect an S-video Enhanced VS4000 Connect anTo connect an additional PTZ camera other than PowerCam Camera Enhanced VS4000 Connect anCamera 4 Y Camera 4 ControlTo connect an additional TV monitor Monitor 3 S-VideoViewStation FX only Monitor 2, 3, 4 Y Video Monitor 2, 3, 4 CViewStation EX VS4000 ViewStation FX Xvga Monitor VS4000To connect a projector To connect a VCR to play To connect a VCR to recordInputs Outputs VS4000Other Optional Components Page Configuring Network Use This information Should be provided by your Network Connectivity ChecklistGetting the Network Ready Using the Setup Wizard To access the system using the web interfaceConfiguring Video Call Preferences To configure video call preferencesConfigure these settings Setting DescriptionConfiguring IP Calling Configuring LAN SupportTo configure LAN support Go to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 LAN/Intranet LANTo configure Advanced LAN properties Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT To set up the system to work with a firewall or NATConfigure the system for specific products as follows Go to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 H.323 Setup Specifying H.323 SettingsTo specify H.323 Settings Configuring Dialing Speeds Configuring the System to Use a GatekeeperTo configure the dialing speeds available to users To configure the system to use a gatekeeperGo to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 H.323 Gateway Configuring the System to Use a GatewayTo configure the system to use a gateway Specifying Quality of Service To specify the Quality of ServiceGo to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 QOS IP Precedence DiffservConfiguring Isdn Support Configuring Inverse Multiplexer Imux SettingsTo configure Inverse Multiplexer Imux settings Go to System Info Admin Setup Video Network ImuxChoose Then do this Select StartConfiguring the Quad BRI Network Interface Configuring the PRI Network InterfaceTo configure the Isdn Network settings Go to System Info Admin Setup Video Network Isdn NetworkTo set up PRI network support Select Advanced PRI Setup and configure these settingsYou can view the following read-only information To configure the PRI channelsTo access PRI Information Go to System Info Admin Setup Video Network Video Network Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network InterfaceTo configure serial video network settings To configure serial interface control signals Go to System Info Admin Settings Video Network AdvancedSelect Advanced Dialing and configure these settings To choose a calling profile for the connected equipmentTo select dialing speeds To configure Broadcast Mode settingsSelect Broadcast Mode Setup and configure these settings To configure crypto resync Go to System Info Admin Setup Security Crypto ResyncTo configure the Global Address Book Server settings Configuring the Global Address BookConfiguring the Global Address Book Server Settings Gateway Number Type Possible Alias Setting Global Address Book PreferencesTo set the Global Address Book preferences Configuring the System for Use on a Private Network Select OneDial Preferences and configure these settingsTo configure the system for a Private Network Enter the Private Network Numbers for each lineSetting the Dialing Rules Configure these Dialing RulesCountry specified in System Info Admin Setup General Settings CountryNumbers from the Global Directory If you have trouble making video calls Placing a Test CallTo place a test call Following table describes how to update your system Update your system Update additional systemsKeeping your Software Current To complete this task This way Do thisAdmin Setup LAN/H.323 LAN/Intranet Setting will not take effect if the system isIf the system has previously been configured Client when it is connected to a LANSetting will not take effect if the system Configured as a Dhcp server, it reverts toBeing a Dhcp client when it is connected to Administrator passwordDesigning the User Experience Managing User Access to Settings and Features Setting the Admin PasswordTo set or change the Admin Password To reset a forgotten Admin PasswordScreens that Require the Admin Password for Access VCRGo to System Info Admin Setup General Setup, then select Letting Users Customize the WorkspaceDesigning Video and Audio Behaviors Limiting What Users Can Do With the SystemConfiguring Camera Settings To configure camera settingsGo to System Info Admin Setup Video/Cameras Cameras To set up cameras VS4000 onlyGo to System Info Admin Setup Video/Cameras TV Monitors Configuring TV MonitorsTo configure TV monitors Configuring the Content Display To configure the content displaySend content when PC connected Specifies whether to VGA Output with No Graphics Specify screen appearanceTo configure VGA Input Calibration Go to System Info Admin Setup Video/Cameras VGA InputGo to System Info Admin Setup Video/Cameras VCR Configuring a VCR to Record CallsTo configure call recording with a VCR Configuring Telephone and Audio Settings Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel ControlGo to System Info Admin Setup Phone/Audio Go to System Info Admin Setup Software/Hardware RS-232Log in using this information Displaying Closed CaptionsTo supply closed captions for a conference Click Show Closed CaptionConfiguring Data Conferences and Streaming Calls Configuring Data ConferencesConfiguring and Starting Streaming Calls To configure a data conferencePress Call Hang Up on the remote control To stream a conferenceTo stop streaming a conference Select Call Type Select Stop StreamingTo stream a conference using the web interface To view a streamed conferenceClick View a Meeting Click View Streaming VideoConfiguring General Setup Go to System Info Admin Setup General SetupDesigning General System Behaviors For information about SeeSelect and configure these settings Configuring Multipoint Calling Enter the multipoint key providedSite Originating system site To place a cascaded callSite To configure multipoint video Go to System Info Admin Setup Video Network Multipoint SetupSetting the Call Answering Mode To set the call answer modeEnter the AES encryption key provided Configuring AES EncryptionUnder Encryption, configure these settings Setting Passwords and Security Options Setting System Time Go to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 NTP SetupHelping Users Get Started Page Managing the System Remotely Internet Explorer Netscape Using the Web InterfaceTo configure your browser to use the web interface Using the Pmac Wizard Using the Address Book Utility Adding or editing address book entriesMaintaining address book entries on systems To add or edit entriesMaintaining address book files on your PC To transfer address book entries between systemsTo save address book files to your PC To upload a previously-saved fileGo to System Info Admin Setup LAN/H.323 Global Management Using the System with GMSTo configure Global Management settings and servers Validate Account Number To configure Global Management contact information Help and select Technical SupportGo to System Info Admin Settings LAN/H.323 Snmp Setting Up SnmpTo configure the ViewStation system for Snmp Management Page System Usage and Statistics To view the System Information screen Select Set Up System to view the System Information screenSystem Information Network Statistics and Advanced Statistics Call StatusTo view the Network Statistics To view the Advanced Network StatisticsGo to System Info Diagnostics Call Status To view the Call StatusCall Log Information in the CDRTo view the CDR via the web interface Data DescriptionSame conference ID Call Detail Report CDR Archives To get a CDRPage Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting Go to Set Up System Diagnostics Send Message Sending a MessageSystem Management Screens Quick Reference To send a message via the web interfaceDiagnostics Screens To access the Diagnostics screens on the systemGo to System Info Diagnostics To access the Diagnostics screens from the web interfaceCall Status screen Call StatusCall Log screen Call LogNear End Loop test On the Diagnostics screen Color Bar test On the Diagnostics screenIP Connectivity Tools Select Near End LoopGenerate Tone test Select Test System AudioAudio Meter screen Select Audio MeterOperation At the system ViewStation web interface Indicators When the system displays It meansSystem Lights Network Line Check IconsWhen the Quad BRI network Interface module displays It means Network Interface LightsUpdated a few seconds Symptom System Cause Solution General TroubleshootingCritical Problems Warranty Fuse will void the equipmentRear panel, cable adapter, Severe Problems Symptom System Cause Solution Troubleshooting Notes on page C-1 Speeds screen Diagnostics Ping to determineSettings Video Network Dialing Mute icon Moderate IssuesDiagnostics Audio. You should hear Minor Issues Dhcp Client is on and noAudio system TV Monitors screen On the Diagnostics CallAdmin Settings Video/Cameras System Info Admin Setup Video/Cameras Cameras screen Disconnect Normal System Behaviors System Behavior MeaningHow to Contact Technical Support By TelephonePage Installation Notes What’s in this Appendix?Predeployment Planning Parameter Maximum recommended valueIsdn Provisioning Isdn PRIIsdn BRI Appendix a Installation Notes Page Network Configuration Notes Predeployment Worksheet If using Global Management Server Page Code Cause Definition Troubleshooting NotesCause Codes Status Inquiry To it Was not a suspended call pending. This might be a An unspecified D-channel error when no other standard Page Safety and Legal Notices Important SafeguardsLimitation of Remedies and Damages EEA Regulatory Notices Australia Japan Underwriters Laboratories Statement Page Index BRIIndex Index LAN Index Index VGA CSUIndex
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