What's New In - Polycom ViaVideoII Release Note

Release Notes
ViaVideo 5.1

What's New in 5.0?

ViaVideo 5.0 introduces enhancements including easier connectivity, a new Windows-like user
interface, and integration with other version 5.0 Polycom Office products including the MGC
bridge, ViewStation products, PathNavigator, and Global Management System (GMS).
The ViaVideo 5.0 features include:
Increased Data Rates
ViaVideo 5.0 now supports calls up to 512 Kbps. At speeds above 320 Kbps, you will
see crisp, clean video motion with video frame rates of up to 30 fps.
User Interface Enhancements
Based on customer feedback, we have redesigned the user interface for ease of use. The
interface now looks and behaves more like other Windows applications and is therefore
more intuitive for Windows users. The application now has resizable and detachable
windows.
The look and feel of the web interface has matured. Navigation is significantly enhanced
and security can be set from almost every page.
You can now set the ViaVideo interface to use these four additional languages:
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Norwegian. As in the previous
version, you can also use ViaVideo in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, or Japanese.
ViaVideo 5.0 has over 100 new messages that provide descriptive information in the
event of an error. These errors are also reported in the Call Detail Record.
Location Profiles - Home, Office, Travel
We've made videoconferencing for travelers much easier with customizable location
profiles. ViaVideo now provides location profiles that allow you to set up and save
network characteristics for Home, Office, and Travel use.
You only have to set up your location profiles once. After that, every time you start the
ViaVideo program, simply select which of the three location profiles you want to use and
you will be ready to place and receive calls.
Video Enhancements
ViaVideo 5.0 offers one of the most requested features – full screen video! This feature
allows you to increase the size of the meetings you conduct with ViaVideo. Now you can
gather in small groups and everyone can easily see the remote location. If you are in a
multipoint call, using Conference on Demand, the quadrants are large enough in full
screen mode for everyone to view the remote locations. To switch to full screen mode
during a call, click the icon in the top left corner of the main window. To return to normal
viewing mode, simply press the Esc key.
Version 5.0 now allows for multiple monitors to be used in conjunction with the
ViaVideo application. Two or more VGA displays can be attached to your PC or laptop,
expanding the desktop conferencing space for enhanced visual collaboration.
Enhanced Configuration Options
In this version, integrated Polycom Video Error Concealment (PVEC) allows ViaVideo
to use the highest possible picture quality and frame rate, providing clear audio and video
connectivity even on congested networks.
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