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Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP Version 1.0 November 2005 Edition 1725-22886-001/A Polycom Instructor RP Version 1.0 VideoVoiceDataWeb Connect. Any Way You Want.
As between the parties, Polycom, Inc. retains title to, and ownership of, all proprietary rights with respect to the software contained within its products. The software is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provision.
You can use this Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP document like a roadmap: it will tell you the steps you need to take and tell you where to look for additional information, if necessary.
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Polycom VSX 8000 video conferencing system with the capabilities of a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. With a Polycom Instructor RP, you can make and receive video calls and share content, such as show slide presentations, just like you would in a typical video conference.
Quick stops, excessive force, and movement over uneven surfaces can overturn the system. Work with another person to roll the Polycom Instructor RP off the pallet and move it to the room where you will be using it. •...
Documentation You May Need During Setup • Using the Polycom Instructor RP • Setting Up the VSX 8000 System • Polycom Instructor RP User’s Guide (available as a link on the Polycom Instructor Documentation CD) • Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series and...
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Projection SMART Board 3000i Installation Guide. • Typically, you attach the video conferencing shelf to the right side of the Polycom Instructor RP system when facing it from the front. However, you can attach it to the left side if you choose.
Connect the Standard Equipment Connect the PowerCam Plus to the Polycom Instructor RP. 1. Place the PowerCam Plus on the video conferencing shelf. 2. Connect one end of the PowerCam Plus cable to the VSX 8000 system as described in the Polycom Setting Up the VSX 8000 System document.
Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP Connect the Optional Equipment Connect a document camera or another S-video device, such as an auxiliary PowerCam, to the Polycom Instructor RP. 1. Place the document camera or other S-video device wherever you want to locate it.
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6. Connect the network cable to the network card on the computer. 7. Find the mouse and keyboard cable bundle in the back of the Polycom Instructor RP system. One end of this cable bundle is already connected to the system.
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Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP Connect a guest laptop to the Polycom Instructor RP system. You can connect a guest laptop to the system whenever you want to show others content on the laptop, such as slides for a presentation.
Complete the Equipment Installation Connect the IR receiver for the wireless keyboard to the Polycom Instructor RP system. 1. Find the IR receiver in the back of the Polycom Instructor RP system. The cable for the receiver is already connected to the system.
Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP Power on the System Connect the external power cord to a power outlet. Power on the standard and optional equipment. • Open the front doors of the cabinet and power on the annotation box.
Projector” section of the Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i Installation Guide. Complete the VSX setup wizard. • Use the Polycom remote control to complete the wizard. For information about using the remote control, refer to the Polycom Getting Started Guide for VSX Series Systems.
To calibrate the touch screen for Camera 2: 1. On the Polycom remote control, press Camera and select 2. 2. Pick up a pen from the SMART tray. 3. Press the...
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To calibrate the touch screen for Camera 3: 1. On the Polycom remote control, press Camera and select 3. 2. Pick up a pen from the SMART tray. 3. Press the Keyboard button on the SMART tray to access the calibration screen.
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Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP To calibrate the touch screen for Camera 4: 1. On the Polycom remote control, press Camera and select 4. — If you have an integrated PC or a guest laptop, you will see the video from the PC or laptop as well as the whiteboard icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
Install the Software and Complete the Calibration If you have an integrated computer connected to your Polycom Instructor RP system, install the Polycom Instructor Tools software on it. If you do not have an integrated computer, skip this step. The Polycom Instructor Tools software is on the Polycom CD.
Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP Configure and Use the System Configure the VSX 8000 video conferencing system. To perform this step, follow the instructions in the Polycom Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series. Use the Polycom Instructor RP system. •...
Troubleshooting The Polycom Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series contains troubleshooting information that can help you identify and correct issues associated with the VSX 8000 and the accessories connected to it. The Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i Installation Guide contains troubleshooting...
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Setting Up the Polycom Instructor RP If the system... Screen is blue. It often means... At least one of the video outputs from the annotation box is not connected to the appropriate video input on the VSX 8000 system. Correct it this way...
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