Video Conference Desktop Solution
- Requesting a fixed external staff IP address & firewall access
- Purchasing the Video Conferencing Software
- Purchasing a Video Camera
- Purchasing an Echo Cancelling Microphone or Speaker phone
- Installing and Configuring Polycom PVX Software
- Making Video Conference calls with Polycom PVX Software
- Where can I find further information?
Requesting a fixed external staff IP address & firewall access
In order to use Video Conferencing at your desktop you will need to
complete an Internet Access Change Request form (available to IT Support
Staff only) from the
Internet Access Change web page.
The form should be completed using your computer's current IP address and DNS name
(IEO233322.ml.unisa.edu.au). Under the software that requires access
section you should enter:
“Add to Video Conferencing Firewall Group”
You should then provide justification why you require this
access and then request the an IT Support Staff member to sign and return
the form to the IT Help Desk for processing.
If approved, the nominated computer
will be then be allocated a fixed external IP (130.220.*.*) address for your
nominated building
location and access through the firewall.
Purchasing the Video Conferencing Software
NB: Video Conferencing software should only be purchased once the fixed External IP
(above)
has been allocated.
ISTS recommends purchasing the following VC Software:
Polycom PVX software (WINDOWS)
This software is available as a single licence from Integrated Vision for
about $245 incl. GST. However, we recommend purchasing Integrated Vision's
Desktop Bundle option which contains the PVX software and a Logitech desktop
Quickcam Pro 9000 for $450.00 incl. GST. Details on the bundle are available
on their website:
http://www.ivexpress.com.au/product.php?id=315. Licence keys for the
Polycom software should be sent to your UniSA email address.
Recommended PVX Supplier details:
Integrated Vision
ABN: 7200 8056 700
Victoria Gardens Office
Level 2, 600 Victoria Street
Richmond VIC 3121
Ph: 1800 637 490
Fax : 03 8420 4003
web: www.iveexpress.com.au
e-mail: info@ivexpress.com.au
XMeeting (MACINTOSH)
This software is available for download from: http://xmeeting.sourceforge.net/.
Purchasing a Video Camera
ISTS recommends purchasing a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 camera.
The Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 is easy to install and configure. It supports HD video and provides excellent quality imaging perfect for Video Conferencing. It comes with a stable mounting system that can be used for desktop or notebook systems.
Purchasing an Echo Cancelling Microphone/Speaker phone
ISTS recommends the following Echo Cancelling Microphones/Headsets, however, you can choose to source whichever hardware you prefer:
- Logitech ClearChat Pro USB (pictured)
- Plantronics headset (available from the IT Help Desk or Integrated Vision)
- ClearOne Chat 50 (available from http://www.clearone.com)
- Phoenix Audio Duet PCS (available from http://www.phnxaudio.com)
Installing and configuring Polycom PVX Software
- Download the Polycom PVX Software from http://www.polycom.com.au (PVX 8.0.2 for Windows XP)or from the \\software\public\win\PolycomPVX\ directory (UniSA Staff Only).
- Unzip the folder to a directory on your local PC and double click the Release_all_8020235.exe file.
- Select the English (United States) language and click OK.
- At the Welcome to the Install Shield Wizard screen, click Next.
- At the Licence Agreement, read and click Yes to accept the terms of the licence.
- At the Choose Destination Location, accept the defaults and click Next.
- The software will be installed to the local machine.
- Click Finish once the installation is completed.
- Double Click the new Polycom PVX icon on your desktop to open the application.
- If you have received your licence code – click Activate and enter the relevant details.
- Select British English as the default language preference and turn on your camera.
- You should now see your camera display in the Polycom main window.
- Click Next to continue.
- At the Polycom PVX Information Setup window enter your details as
per the following image (accept the default value for H.323 Extension)
- Click Next to continue.
- No UniSA Servers currently exist to authenticate against, so click Next to continue.
- You should now see a VideoMail playing – click Next.
- You should then hear a sound effect – adjust the volume as desired and click Next.
- Leave the Polycom PVX Device Selection to AUTO for all devices and click Next.
- Select “Use the PC’s Local IP Address:” accept the other defaults and click Next.
- You have now successfully configured your setup, please click Finish.
- Start the Polycom software if it is not already open and click
the Setup Button (available from the left hand top corner)
- Select Video > Video Protocol from the left hand menu and ensure the
“Enable H239 content” check box is selected.
- Then select Audio and set Echo Cancellation to None
- NB: If you are using onboard sound there will still be some Echo at the receiving end of your Video Conferencing session – you will need to purchase a headset or echo cancelling speaker to increase the quality of your communications.
Making Video Conference calls with Polycom PVX Software
- To make a Video Conference call, enter the IP address or Fully Qualified DNS name of the Video Conference enabled computer/person you wish to call and then click the Call button on the top right hand side of the Polycom window.
Where can I find further information?
Further information on UniSA Video Conferencing facilities are available online at:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/ists/staff/videoconf.asp