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Video Conference Instructions (CSE303)

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Videoconferencing is available for CSE faculty, staff, and students using the equipment installed in CSE 303. The system supports the h.323 (IP) protocol. The layout consists of two display screens, one camera, and one micphophone which doubles as a speaker phone.

QuickStart

  1. The two big monitors on the east wall of the room will probably be off.  To turn them on, reach your hand under each, near the lower right corner of the monitor.  You will feel a large power button.  Press it.

  2. Push the Video button on the LifeSize phone on the table.  You should hear a dial tone.  Type the number or IP address of the remote system.  The system should call and connect.    The Lifesize phone looks like this:

    LifeSize Phone

Detailed Instructions

Preparing for a Conference

  1. Turn on all the lights.  The system requires as much light as possible.

  2. Find the LifeSize remote control in the room (picture at right). It may be in the center cabinet, or on the table. 

  3. Point the remote control at the camera, and press any button.  Soon thereafter you should see the Lifesize UI on the two large monitors.  If you don't see the UI, the monitors are probably off.  Turn the monitors on by reaching your hand under the lower right corner of each until you feel the power button.  Press.

  4. Position the Lifesize phone in the middle of the table.  The LifeSize Phone contains both the speaker and the microphones for the system.

LifeSize Remote

Using the Remote Control

You can carry out basic calling functions without the remote simply by using the controls on the LifeSize phone, but using the remote permits a full range of operations such as controlling camera pan/zoom and changing screen layout.  The remote control should be in the room, possibly in the cabinet.

General Remote Operations and Tips

Troubleshooting

Verify Connections

No Image on the Monitors

Rebooting the System

It is sometimes necessary to reboot. To do so, press the home button on the remote to go to the home screen, then use the blue button to get to the system menu. Select User Preferences, then Diagnostics, and System Reboot.

Other Resources

Additional documentation about the LifeSize system:

 


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