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Polycom PVX Supplementary Manual

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Configuring Video and Audio
Devices for Use with Polycom PVX
Choosing and Configuring Video Input Devices
July 2006
3725-22724-003/A
You can select from a number of different audio and video input devices to use
with your Polycom® PVX™ application, version 8.0.1 or later.
This document lists the advantages and disadvantages of various devices so you
can choose the correct one for your environment. It also describes the factors you
should consider when selecting a video input device.
Once you have selected your audio and video devices, you need to configure
them for optimum performance. This document describes how to use the PVX
user interface to specify the audio and video device settings. If you plan on using
PVX with the Computer Calling Kit for SoundStation2™ and
SoundStation2W™, this document also describes how to configure the PVX
settings for use with this kit.
The final section of this document provides information on how to resolve audio
and video issues.
Polycom PVX supports a wide variety of video input devices. The quality of your
PVX video largely depends on the quality and design of your video input device.
These common devices have been tested with Polycom PVX version 8.0.1 or later:
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AVerMedia AVerTV GO 007 FM Plus PCI
•
Creative WebCam Live! Motion
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Creative WebCam Live! Pro
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GlobalMedia iREZ KD 1394
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GlobalMedia iREZ K2 USB 2.0
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000
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LogiTech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000
•
Logitech QuickCam Fusion
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Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP
•
Veo Velocity Connect
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V-Stream TV2800 (V-Stream Xpert DVD Maker USB 2.0)

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  • Page 1 Choosing and Configuring Video Input Devices Polycom PVX supports a wide variety of video input devices. The quality of your PVX video largely depends on the quality and design of your video input device. These common devices have been tested with Polycom PVX version 8.0.1 or later: •...
  • Page 2 The following table lists the CPU load levels for some of the video input devices supported by PVX. You will need this information to configure your device. If your input device is not listed here, refer to the information which follows this table.
  • Page 3 If your device is not listed, you can calculate the CPU load level yourself. To determine your video input device’s CPU load: 1. With no other applications running, start Polycom PVX. Make sure that 2. Right-click an empty area in the Windows Task Bar, and choose Task 3.
  • Page 4 Selecting Audio and Video Devices for Use with Polycom PVX Specifying Advanced Video Properties To optimize the video from your PVX, you need to correctly specify the PVX video settings. Before you start, you need to know the CPU load level of your video input device.
  • Page 5 This section does not apply to these special video-only versions of Polycom PVX. Polycom PVX offers you the flexibility of choosing from a number of different audio input devices. You can use the webcam’s built-in microphone (if your webcam includes one), your computer’s built-in microphone, an external...

  • Page 6: Supported Headsets

    • Provides maximum privacy Supported Headsets These common headsets have been tested with Polycom PVX version 8.0.1 or later: • GlobalMedia AMH-300V headset • GN Netcom 2110-ST 01 USB headset •...
  • Page 7 Selecting Audio and Video Devices for Use with Polycom PVX Configuring Audio Input Devices After you connect your hardware, you need to specify the audio input and output devices in the Polycom PVX application. To specify the audio devices: 1. From the PVX Main page, select Setup > Audio.
  • Page 8 Selecting Audio and Video Devices for Use with Polycom PVX Using PVX with the Computer Calling Kit for SoundStation2 or SoundStation2W The Computer Calling Kit allows you to make calls with PVX using a Polycom SoundStation2 or SoundStation2W phone. The minimum software requirements to use this kit are: •...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Selecting Audio and Video Devices for Use with Polycom PVX Troubleshooting Video Symptom The CPU usage is at or above 95% when PVX is sending video to the far site. Slow or freezing video. Cause This is normal operation. The desktop capture and encoder are busy running to provide the best desktop video quality.
  • Page 10 Selecting Audio and Video Devices for Use with Polycom PVX Audio Symptom Unable to access audio adjustment settings, such as the Microphone Volume slidebar on the Setup > Audio page. The audio from a system using the computer’s built-in microphone and a webcam is loud and distorted.

  • Page 11: Copyright Information

    Polycom, Inc. 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.

  • Page 12: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information Polycom® and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. PVX™ is a trademark of Polycom, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...