Chapter 6 - 6BAppendix B - Polycom RSS Media Tools

Figure 6-7Statistical information

Using Media Converter for Polycom RSS

Format conversion

The Media Converter for Polycom RSS can be used to convert the format of video bit streams in two ways:

Conversion between source code types:

This type of conversion is used only to convert the video format and bandwidth of a bit stream.

When video is recorded in a high-resolution format or using high bandwidth, it may not be possible to play the recorded video normally on an ordinary endpoint. The user may, however, use the bit stream conversion tool to change the format and bandwidth of the bit stream, and enable it to be played by other endpoints. The converted bit stream files can only be used by the Polycom® RSS™ 4000. Use the file upload tool—Polycom RSS Archive Transfer Manager —to upload the files back to the Polycom® RSS™ 4000. Please see Using Polycom® RSS™ 4000Upload for an overview of the file upload tool.

Conversion to MP4 format:

Converts to a format that can be directly played on an IPod or by QuickTime.

Media Converter for Polycom RSS is for changing algorithms (H.264 to H.263, etc) but does not support .asf to .wmv conversion.

Starting file conversion

Media Converter for Polycom RSS doesn’t support converting files with a size of more than 2GB.

Use the following steps to begin file conversion:

1Click sequentially on Start -> All Programs -> Polycom -> RSS Media Tools -> Launch MWVConverter.exe to use the Media Converter for Polycom RSS . The interface will be as shown below.

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Polycom 3150-30828-001 manual Using Media Converter for Polycom RSS, Format conversion, Starting file conversion

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