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RADVision SCOPIA XT4000 Series User Manual

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Summary of SCOPIA XT4000 Series

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    User guide version 3.1 for solution 7.7, 8.0 scopia xt4000 series.

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    © 2000-2012 radvision ltd. All intellectual property rights in this publication are owned by radvision ltd and are protected by united states copyright laws, other applicable copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Radvision ltd retains all rights not expressly granted. All product and c...

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    1 about the scopia xt series 2 getting started using the xt remote control unit.....................................................................3 pairing an xt remote control unit with a xt codec unit.................................... 5 installing and activating your scopia xt series.............

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    3 tailoring your user experience setting call answering preferences.................................................................. 24 confirming call disconnections.......................................................................25 enabling do not disturb.......................................

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    Moderating the videoconference from the scopia xt series mcu edition..................... 53 joining a videoconference............................................................................ 55 managing the videoconference from an scopia xt series endpoint.............................56 ending a...

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    The scopia xt series is a room system endpoint which incorporates state-of-the-art video technology for high definition (hd) conferencing, including support for dual stream hd video, high quality data sharing, high quality full band audio and a high capacity embedded mcu to host videoconferences (se...

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    Experience the immersive feeling of telepresence using the scopia xt telepresence platform. To give the feeling of an in-person meeting, the scopia xt telepresence incorporates state-of-the-art technology and support for: – full hd 1080p 30/60 fps video in each of the three cameras – 20 khz full ban...

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the scopia xt series. To get started with video calls and videoconferences, activate the product and use the quick setup wizard to configure the basic settings of the unit. • using the xt remote control unit ...........................................................

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    Use the xt remote control unit to navigate through system menus, as follows: • scroll through menus and options using the arrow keys and pressing the ok key. Note use the ok key to select an item or a specific option, such as when choosing the interface language. If there are less than 5 options in ...

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    Figure 2-4 setting the xt remote control unit code step 2 enter the numeric code in the remote control code field. You can choose any value between 1-99. Step 3 in the web interface, select save. Note from the endpoint interface, it is saved automatically. Step 4 on the xt remote control unit, press...

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    The code of the xt remote control unit is changed and the remote control icon with the new remote control code appear at the top-right corner of the screen: note the code and icon do not appear when the default code, 01, is used. Step 6 in the web interface, select finish. Note from the endpoint int...

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    Procedure step 1 verify that the led on the front panel of the xt codec unit is blinking. Step 2 turn on the xt codec unit by pressing the on/off key on the xt remote control unit. Step 3 the system home page appears on the monitors, and you can access the following: • call—making audio and video ca...

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    Accessing scopia xt series web interface this procedure describes how to access the scopia xt series web interface. The scopia xt series supports the following internet browsers: • internet explorer version 7 or later • google chrome version 11 or later • mozilla firefox version 3.6 or later • apple...

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    Performing basic configuration during this configuration you define some basic settings for your scopia xt series, such as the system's language, the name of this endpoint, and network settings. Note your system administrator might already have set these parameters for you. If your administrator set...

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    Before you begin turn on the scopia xt series unit to start the quick setup wizard. Or if the quick setup wizard is not displayed automatically, select configure > quick setup from the main menu ( figure 2-8 on page 10 ). Note after initial setup, you can modify these settings by selecting configure...

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    Adjusting the image position if your monitor does not center the image correctly, perform this procedure. Before you begin this procedure is performed as part of the quick setup wizard, after “setting the system name and language” on page 10 . Start the quick setup wizard by selecting configure > qu...

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    Figure 2-11 adjusting the image position step 3 use the arrow keys on the xt remote control unit to position the image, and then press ok. Step 4 press 2 to align the bottom right corner. Step 5 use the arrow keys on the xt remote control unit to position the image, and then press ok. Step 6 continu...

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    Procedure step 1 press and select one of the following from the ip address mode list: • automatic: (default) select this option if the system gets its ip address automatically (using dchp). The ip address, subnet mask, gateway, and dns fields appear as read-only. See table 2-1 on page 15 for a descr...

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    Table 2-1 configuring ip addresses field name description ip address enter the system static ip address here, used for accessing and managing the system. If the system retrieves its ip address automatically, this field displays the ip address assigned to the system. Subnet mask enter the subnet mask...

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    Procedure step 1 set the use gatekeeper list to yes. Figure 2-13 gatekeeper settings step 2 set the mode list to manual. Note if the gatekeeper is configured to be automatically detected by endpoints, select automatic (depends on the type of gatekeeper). Consult the network administrator. Step 3 ent...

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    Step 2 select the basic settings tab. Figure 2-14 basic settings page step 3 select the required language from the language list. Step 4 select save. Activating the screen saver the screen saver helps protect your monitor from burn-in without switching it off. Your administrator may have configured ...

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    Adding contacts from the endpoint use the endpoint to add contacts from your list of recent calls. To add a new contact and modify contact details from the web interface, see “remotely adding and modifying contacts in the phone book” on page 18 . Procedure step 1 select call from the main menu. Step...

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    Step 2 select the make your call tab. Step 3 select contacts on the left. Figure 2-16 the contacts page step 4 select add contact. Figure 2-17 entering general contact information step 5 enter the required information, as described in table 2-2 on page 19 . Table 2-2 entering contact's basic informa...

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    Figure 2-18 entering contact dialing information step 7 enter the required information, as described in table 2-3 on page 20 . Note you can also manually define the type, call type, and rate each time you place a call, as described in “dialing a number directly from the endpoint” on page 44 and “dia...

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    Step 3 select contacts on the left. Figure 2-19 the contacts page step 4 enter the name or surname of the contact you want to find in the search field. Or step 5 enter the asterisk symbol (*) in the search field to display all contacts. Step 6 select the search button. Modifying a contact in the pho...

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    Figure 2-21 contact information step 5 select modify number. Step 6 edit fields as necessary. For more information, see “remotely adding and modifying contacts in the phone book” on page 18 . Step 7 press save to save the modified contact. Deleting a contact from the phone book use this function to ...

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    This section explains how to configure your scopia xt series so that your user experience is optimal. All configurations in this section are optional; you can perform them in any order and at any time. • setting call answering preferences ...................................................... Page 2...

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    Figure 3-1 calling preferences step 2 select the required option from the automatic answer list: • yes always: enables automatic answer to an incoming call. The system will not prompt you to accept a call if the display shows the home page. • never: disables automatic answer to an incoming call. The...

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    • from the endpoint itself, navigate to: configure > calling. Figure 3-2 calling preferences step 2 set confirm disconnect to yes. Step 3 in the web interface, select save. Note if configuring from the endpoint, your changes are automatically saved. Enabling do not disturb you can configure the scop...

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    • from the web interface, navigate to: basic settings > call-answer mode > general. • from the endpoint itself, navigate to: configure > calling. Figure 3-3 calling preferences step 2 set do not disturb to yes. Step 3 in the web interface, select save. Note if you are configuring from the endpoint, ...

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    Figure 3-4 call settings step 2 block video by default by doing the following: • from the web interface, set privacy to yes, and select save. • from the endpoint's interface, set video privacy to yes. Step 3 in the xt series web interface, select save. Note if you are configuring from the endpoint, ...

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    This section gives recommendations on how to prepare your meeting room and your scopia xt series for a video call or videoconference: • saving a camera position .................................................................. Page 29 • saving a camera position from the web interface .................

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    Procedure step 1 position the camera: a. Select control camera from the main menu (or from the in-call menu, during a call). Note to position the remote camera, press and select control far. B. Move the camera position using the arrow keys, alter the zoom with the zoom keys, or change the input sour...

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    Figure 4-3 camera position stored successfully saving a camera position from the web interface you can change the camera position before or during a call and save that position for later use as one of several presets. This procedure describes how to position your local camera, and store dozens of ca...

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    Figure 4-4 camera control page step 3 to move the camera to a previously saved position, choose the id of the camera position and choose select. The camera moves to the preset position. Step 4 move the camera position using the arrow and zoom buttons. Step 5 to store the position, select a number be...

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    Connecting a computer use a computer to share a presentation or other pc content during a call. This procedure describes how to connect computers that are equipped with a dvi-out or vga-out connector. The xt codec unit supports many dvi input resolutions, listed in table 4-1 on page 33 . Table 4-1 d...

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    Figure 4-5 connecting a computer to scopia xt series • for computers with a vga output connector, use the included dvi to vga adapter. A. Connect the dvi-vga adapter to the dvi-in socket of the xt codec unit. B. Connect a vga cable to the adapter. This cable is not supplied with the system. C. Conne...

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    Step 3 select apply. Step 4 select the refresh frequency rate from the screen refresh rate field. See table 4-2 on page 35 for the supported resolution and refresh rates. Table 4-2 resolution and refresh frequencies name resolution digital refresh frequency (hz) analog refresh frequency (hz) 1080p 1...

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    Configure > general. Figure 4-6 general settings step 2 select auto from the local presentation mode list. Step 3 in the xt series web interface, select save. Note in the endpoint, your changes are automatically saved. Sharing content in the local conference room you can share the content of your co...

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    – analog audio associated to dvi: select to transmit audio only when the using the dvi camera as the video source. – analog audio always: select to always transmit audio, whether using the dvi or hd1 camera as the video source. • to enable audio from the pc in the local conference room, navigate to ...

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    System can change the bandwidth dedicated to live video and presentation to suite your network requirements. Before you begin before sharing content, proceed as follows: • configure your computer to the resolution and refresh rates supported by the system. See “selecting the computer display resolut...

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    You can change the video layouts on your xt series during a call to optimize your videoconferencing experience, as described in “changing the video layout during the call” on page 49 . • about video layouts in the scopia xt series using one monitor .................... Page 39 • about video layouts ...

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    Figure 4-8 showing the monitor in pap view figure 4-9 on page 40 depicts a pop (picture out picture) view in which two images of different size are presented side by side. Figure 4-9 showing the monitor in pop view you can use pip, pap or pop views only if your system administrator has configured th...

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    Your system administrator configures the monitors to show one of these layouts when you are in a call: • configuring to hd1 (menu & video rx) + hd2 (present). See figure 4-10 on page 41 . The main monitor (hd1) shows the system menus, the received video, and local video. The local video is in a smal...

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    • configuring to hd1 (present) + hd2 (menu & video rx). See figure 4-12 on page 42 . Hd1 shows the presentation (local or remote), if available. Hd2 shows the system menus, the received video, and the local video in a small overlapping window. Figure 4-12 presentation on hd1, and menu, received vide...

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    Note when there is no call, you can reset the monitors to the default configuration by pressing and then 0 on the xt remote control unit. What you should know about participating in a video call there are several general recommendations you should follow to optimize your videoconferencing experience...

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    You can make a video call on the scopia xt series in several ways. This chapter outlines how to dial to other endpoints in different modes, and how to answer and end a call. • dialing a number directly from the endpoint ........................................... Page 44 • dialing a number from the ...

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    • dial the number using the numeric keys on the xt remote control unit. • dial a contact in the phone book by selecting contacts, and enter the name of the contact. Figure 5-1 dialing a contact • dial a number from the list recent calls by selecting calls. The recent calls list appears. Figure 5-2 l...

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    Figure 5-3 changing advanced call settings b. Select options using arrow keys on the xt remote control unit and confirm your chosen values using the ok/menu key. You can change these default call settings: table 5-1 advanced calling settings field name description call protocol if necessary, select ...

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    Dialing a number from the scopia xt series web interface this procedure describes how to dial a number remotely, from the scopia xt series web interface. You can also do this from the endpoint interface (see “dialing a number directly from the endpoint” on page 44 ). Once you dial a new number it is...

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    Table 5-2 advanced calling settings field name description call protocol if necessary, select the protocol to use for this call, depending on the endpoint you are calling, or the type of conference you are joining: • h.323 • sip • isdn (if enabled) call rate by default, the system uses the maximum a...

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    • to reject the call and set the system to automatically reject all further incoming calls without asking any more, select the do not disturb option on the screen by pressing the right arrow key twice and on the xt remote control unit. • disconnect the call by pressing on the xt remote control unit....

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    More than a room system, some models of the scopia xt series also includes an embedded mcu which enables you to host videoconferences with more than two participants. This functionality is only enabled when you purchase the optional mcu license, enabling you to host a videoconference of up to four o...

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    • select meeting > contacts • answer a call step 3 repeat steps according to the number of participants allowed in your system. Step 4 continue with: a. To manage the videoconference, see “moderating the videoconference from the scopia xt series mcu edition” on page 53 . B. To choose the video layou...

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    Figure 6-2 video layouts the embedded mcu sends the same video layout to all the participants. By default, the embedded mcu chooses the best video layout based on the number of participants in the call. You can change the video layout from the embedded mcu. The change affects all participants in the...

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    • from the web interface, select make your call > meeting. Figure 6-3 managing the conference from the endpoint step 2 you can manage the conference by doing the following: • add participants to the videoconference • mute all participants • activate do not disturb (see “blocking incoming calls” on p...

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    Figure 6-4 meeting menu displayed on the endpoint step 3 select an endpoint to manage: • disconnect: disconnects the selected endpoint. • mute: mutes the selected endpoint. • make lecturer: assigns the participant as the lecturer. All participants in the conference can see only this endpoint's video...

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    Managing the videoconference from an scopia xt series endpoint when you use the scopia xt series as an endpoint, you can manage conferences hosted by another endpoint. This functionality is only available if the hosting endpoint supports remote videoconference management via h.243. You can manage vi...

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    • for your endpoint, you can also mute your endpoint and view information such as the call rate. Figure 6-7 managing remote participants from the endpoint step 3 to end the videoconference, select end meeting. Ending a videoconference if you are hosting a conference, you can disconnect one endpoint ...

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    This chapter details the configurations you can make on your scopia xt series to control the way the video is displayed, to control the audio output and input, encryption support and managing contacts. • blocking video from the scopia xt series .............................................. Page 59 ...

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    Adjusting the system or ringing volume press + or - on the xt remote control unit to adjust the sound you hear when receiving a call and during a videoconference. To change the default speaker volume, perform the procedure in this section. This can be done from the endpoint or the web interface. Pro...

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    Press on the xt remote control unit or press the mute button on the microphone pod. The icon appears on the display. The icon shows that the microphone pod of the remote endpoint is muted. Note to unmute, press the on the xt remote control unit or press the mute button on the microphone pod. The ico...

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    This section covers troubleshooting problems that may occur when setting up and using the scopia xt series. • viewing system information for customer support .................................... Page 62 • resolving monitor display problems ...................................................... Page ...

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    Procedure step 1 view system information as follows: • from the endpoint's main menu, select configure > about using the xt remote control unit. Note if your system is currently in a call, press and select stats > configure > about. • from the web interface, log in. The system information is display...

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    Figure 8-2 viewing system network information resolving monitor display problems problem the system displays a flickering or blank screen. Solution the rear panel of the xt codec unit features 2 hd outputs for connecting a main and auxiliary screen. For cabling, see the cabling diagram in the quick ...

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    3. Follow the instructions on the screen to adjust the image. If necessary, refer to the installation guide for scopia xt series for operational information. Resolving problems with pc presentations problem i cannot send a presentation from my pc. Solution make sure the vga/dvi cable is properly con...

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    Figure 8-3 enabling advanced settings step 2 set show advanced settings to yes. Step 3 press the back key on the xt remote control unit. Step 4 select advanced. Step 5 enter your four-digit pin code, and press . The default pin code is 1234. Step 6 select utilities > restore system > factory default...

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