MBTelehealth Polycom VSX 5000 User Manual Download Page 12

MBTelehealth – Polycom VSX 5000/7000 User Guide   

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Check the connectors such as 
the S-Video or, VGA cable. 

Check the input select button on 
the screen/ monitor. 

The codec is on and connected  The video signal is not 
but 

the screen is black. 

transmitting from the codec to 
the monitor. 

The near end site is

 unable to 

The proper input source has not 

see a picture

 from the far end. 

been selected correctly. 

The cables are connected to the 
wrong inputs/outputs at the back 
of the codec. 

Ask the participants at the far 
end to first check their main 
camera source by pressing the 
main camera button/near site 
button on the remote control. 

If you are using a patient 
camera or document camera, 
check the camera source for 
these items. 

Check to see if the output 
connectors are plugged in 
correctly. 

There is a 

blank picture

 on 

The videoconferencing system 

the main monitor. 

might be in sleep mode. 

If you move or pick up the 
remote control, the 
videoconferencing system will 
return to normal mode. 

Ensure that the monitor is turned 
on. 

Check to see if the monitor input 
has been changed. 

If you are experiencing any problems with the videoconferencing  

           equipment or have any questions, please contact the helpdesk for

 assistance: 

Winnipeg or outside of Manitoba 

Phone:  (204) 975-7714 

Toll Free (within Manitoba only) 

Phone: 1-866-667-9891 Option 1 

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Summary of Contents for Polycom VSX 5000

Page 1: ...Polycom VSX 5000 7000 User Guide Prepared by MBTelehealth January 2007 Updated October 2012 ...

Page 2: ... 2 Mute Microphone 6 3 3 Video Sources 6 3 4 Camera Presets 6 3 5 Placing and Receiving a Video Calls 7 3 6 Volume 9 3 7 Picture in Picture 9 3 8 Far End Control 9 3 9 Disconnecting from a call 9 3 10 To Change Screen Layout in a Multi site session 10 4 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 5 0 APPENDIX A QUICK SET UP 13 6 0 APPENDIX B VIDEOCONFERENCING ETIQUETTE 14 Page 2 of 14 ...

Page 3: ...edium group environments The main components of the Polycom VSX 7000 videoconferencing equipment are the Camera Codec Monitor Subwoofer Remote Control Microphone Scan Converter Ethernet Cable and S Video Cable Connector THE EQUIPMENT AT A GLANCE Subwoofer Scan Converter Remote Control Codec Camera Microphone 1 Camera The built in camera is a high quality imaging device which transmits images to th...

Page 4: ... same level 6 Subwoofer The subwoofer is used to enhance the sound produced by the video conference equipment 7 Scan Converter The scan converter is used to convert computer presentations to a format more suitable for videoconferencing The Polycom VSX 7000 does not have one built in so it requires an external scan converter to ensure quality images are sent to the far end site 8 Ethernet cable Thi...

Page 5: ...TONS ARROWS KEYS AND OK BUTTON The arrow keys are used to navigate the menu options and to pan tilt the camera in near and far end views The Ok button is used to make a selection while in a menu HOME BUTTON Press this button to get to the main screen home screen or to exit from a menu Page 5 of 14 ...

Page 6: ... or by turning on the power bar depending on how your equipment is set up 6 Position the camera on the participant s using the arrow keys and the zoom in and zoom out button on the remote control Avoid zooming in too closely on participants Refer to Appendix A and Appendix B for quick setup of the MBTelehealth equipment as well as videoconferencing etiquette 3 2 Mute Microphone To mute the microph...

Page 7: ...used to switch camera positions without having to manually move the camera every time Presets can be established before making a call or during a call The camera presets are available using the Preset button on the remote control To store a camera preset to the remote control 1 Use the Arrow Keys and Zoom Button on the remote control to move the camera to the desired position 2 Press the Preset bu...

Page 8: ...place a video call 1 Select Directory from the Home Screen or press the Directory button on the remote control 2 Scroll down the list of contacts Once you have found the site you want to connect to press the Call Hang Up button to place the call You can quickly skip to a specific site by using the corresponding number key on the remote control For example if you are looking for Pine Falls press 7 ...

Page 9: ...at the far end 3 7 Picture in Picture The Picture in Picture PIP button allows users to display either near or far end images in a smaller screen in one of the four corners of the monitor This is useful for systems that are set up using only one monitor To use Picture in Picture PIP 1 Press the Picture in Picture button once on the remote control to bring up a PIP 2 Press the Picture in Picture bu...

Page 10: ... option 3 9 Disconnecting from a call To disconnect from a call 1 Ensure everyone has completed talking and mute the microphone 2 Press the red Hang up Button on the remote control Press it again to confirm 3 Once the call has been disconnected turn off the equipment and place the remote control in a safe area If applicable unplug the power and Ethernet cable and put the microphone away It takes a...

Page 11: ...volume Check the microphone at the far end or place it closer to the speaker s Check all of the connections including the condition of the wires Disconnect from the call and then reconnect if it s a point to point connection If it s a multi point call contact the helpdesk and ask them to re connect you The audio is distorted at the The volume on the far end Lower the volume on the monitor far end ...

Page 12: ...the main camera button near site button on the remote control If you are using a patient camera or document camera check the camera source for these items Check to see if the output connectors are plugged in correctly There is a blank picture on The videoconferencing system the main monitor might be in sleep mode If you move or pick up the remote control the videoconferencing system will return to...

Page 13: ...MBTelehealth Polycom VSX 5000 7000 User Guide 5 0 APPENDIX A QUICK SET UP Page 13 of 14 ...

Page 14: ...MBTelehealth Polycom VSX 5000 7000 User Guide 6 0 APPENDIX B VIDEOCONFERENCING ETIQUETTE Page 14 of 14 ...

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