Guide: Basic Videoconference Setup

Before You Begin

To use the videoconference unit, a registered and active data outlet must be in the room. Several campus locations have active data outlets already installed. These include:

• Large auditoriums
• Some Enrollment controlled classrooms
• Dorm rooms
• Career Center interview rooms

Setup the Unit

Follow the steps below to setup the unit for videoconferencing:

1. Place the monitor side of the videoconferencing unit face down onto a soft surface, exposing the ports on the back.
   
2. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port. Note: Do not insert this cable into the ISDN ports.
   
3. Insert the power supply adapter cable into the power adapter, and then into the port for power.
4. Stand the unit upright on a solid surface, such as a table.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable to an active Andrew network outlet in the room.Note: Do not plug the cable into a phone line. It MUST be connected to a data outlet.
   
6. Connect the power supply into a power outlet in the room.
7. The unit will automatically power up. A green “on” light will appear in the lower left of the monitor. A video image of the room you are in will appear on the screen when complete.
8. Move the Tandberg unit so that the camera is directed towards the subject.
9. The unit has two addresses located on the screen:

• Global address (left) - Anyone on or off campus can call your unit using this address.
• Local address (right)- Anyone on the Pittsburgh or Qatar campus can call your unit using this address.

Initiating a Call

Before you begin, you will need the address of your unit. The unit has two addresses located on the screen:
• Global address (left) - Anyone on or off campus can call your unit using this address.
• Local address (right)- Anyone on the Pittsburgh or Qatar campus can call your unit using this address.

1. On the remote press the phone book button. The phone book menu displays.
   
2. Use the arrow button on the remote to move down to the appropriate directory (e.g., Personal Units) and then select OK. The directory displays. Note: A phone book search capability is available by selecting the magnifying glass on the screen. Enter the entry you are looking for using the remote and then press OK key.
   
3. Use the arrow button again to move down to the unit you would to call.
4. On the remote, press the green telephone handset button.
   
5. The videoconferencing unit will attempt to dial.

• Successful call - the menu bar will disappear and a status message will display the address that was entered.
• Unsuccessful call - (i.e., The menu bar is still displayed.) repeat the initiating a call process (steps 1-4).
• Still unsuccessful - ask the other party to initiate the call using your local or global address.
• If the connection is still unsuccessful, contact for Device vendor support.

A Secure Call

A videoconference call is encrypted when one of the following icons is visible on the screen (top right) during a call:

If the lock icons are not visible, the call is not secure.

Adjusting the Audio

Note: When the audio is muted, the connected site will not be able to hear you.

Ending a Call

1. On the remote, press the red telephone handset button.
   
2. The connected address will display with the option to End Call or Cancel.
3. To end the videoconference call, select the red telephone handset (End Call) button and then press the OK Menu button.
4. When the videoconference is disconnected, the main menu bar will appear on the monitor with the local image (i.e., image of the subject).

Troubleshooting

• Nothing displays on the screen - Make sure the power supply is connected to the Tandberg unit.
• Address does not display - Make sure the network cable is connected to the Tandberg unit.
• Local image (i.e., your image) does not display - Press the Layout button, on the remote.
• Additional help - Contact Device Vendor fro Support.