Streaming Video - Polycom ViewStation FX User Manual

Chapter 2

Streaming Video

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When you use the streaming feature on the ViewStation FX or the
VS4000, other people can watch your presentations or meetings live
from a PC.
If you have a Call Type icon on your main screen, you are ready to
start streaming. If you do not have a Call Type icon on your main
screen, you need to set your ViewStation FX or VS4000 to allow
streaming. To do this, select System Info>Admin
Setup>LAN/H.323>Streaming and enable the Allow Streaming
option. For more information about streaming settings.
Use the Streaming screen to configure ViewStation FX or VS4000
streaming capabilities. When you use the streaming feature on the
ViewStation FX or the VS4000, other people can watch your
presentations or meetings live from a PC. For information on how to
stream video on the ViewStation FX or the VS4000.
Figure 2-7. Streaming Video Screen
You can set the following options in this screen:
• Speed—Press the
want to stream video.
• IP Multicast Address—A default address is entered for you
based on your serial number. This ensures that you do not have
the same multicast address as another ViewStation FX or
VS4000. You can change this address.
• Number of Router Hops—Enter the number of routers you
want the streaming video to pass through. This allows you to
control who can see your streaming video.
Using the ViewStation FX and the VS4000
button and select the speed at which you
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