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VisuaLink Quick Installation Guide
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 VL128/384 Desktop Videoconference
6.1 General
Description
The VL128/384 is a device used in a multimedia conference for transmitting
video, audio and data to a remote location with the use of BRI Networks. The
object is to show how the VL128/384 is used in a desktop videoconference
application.
6.2 System
Requirements
This section describes the minimum and recommended system requirements for
the VL128/384 Workstation Application.
Workstation (Which are not video enabled)
The following are the minimum specifications for a workstation PC which will be
used for a desktop videoconference application
•
Pentium/Pentium Pro, or compatible system with PCI Locus Bus
•
Expansion Slot- 32 bit PCI Local Bus
•
Operating System- Windows 95
•
Video Monitor capable of VGA (640 X 480) resolution or greater
•
Slot available for Video capture card with the ability to display NTSC
composite or S-Video
•
Sound Card with a RCA or mini phono adapter input
Workstations (Which are video enabled)
Require the following:
•
Video Capture Card with the ability to display NTSC composite or S-Video
input.
•
Sound Card Audio with a RCA or Mini Phono adapter input.
•
Sound Card is not needed if amplified Speakers are provided.
Additional Hardware/Software Requirements
In addition to the workstations the following components are necessary for a
desktop videoconference.
Items
VisuaLink 128
VisuaLink 384
VL128
1
N/A
VL384
N/A
1
NT-1*
1
1(up to 3)
Microphones
1(up to 3)
1(up to 3)
Video Camera
1(up to 2)
1(up to 2)
Video Capture Card**
1
1
Director Software***
1
1
*
When BRI network terminates directly into the VisuaLink (Bypass the
PBX) an NT-1 is required.
**
If the workstation is currently not equipped with a Video Capture Card, one
is needed.
***
The workstation must be installed with MS Windows in order for the
Director software to work correctly.
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