Additional Video Conference Settings - Polycom MGC-100 Getting Started Manual

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Transcoding is performed on the following parameters: Line rate,
Restricted/Non-Restricted, Audio Algorithm, Video Format, Video
Frame Rate, Aggregation mode (Bonding/H.221) and different Data
Rates.
Continuous Presence (CP) - A conference in which several participants
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can be viewed simultaneously. In this type of session, each connected
endpoint uses its highest video, audio and data capabilities. This session
type also enables special video layouts to be selected for viewing the
conference participants. The following categories of video layout options
are available: Classic, Quad Views and Software.
In Classic Continuous Presence conference there are 21 basic layout
options available to display participants. In the Continuous
Presence-Classic video session, the number of participants in a
conference is limited by the type of Video+ cards and the total number of
ports installed in the MCU.
In Continuous Presence-Quad Views session, additional layouts intended
for large conferences (10+ participants) are available for selection. This
mode is available only with the Video+ card.
In Software Continuous Presence conferences, only 2x1 and 2x2 video
layout type formats are available for selection. Software CP is a software
solution for IP Only conferences.
For a detailed description of CP conferences, see the MGC Manager
User's Guide Volume II, Chapter 1, "Advanced Settings".

Additional Video Conference Settings

Video conference settings can include additional features, for example to
increase the number of participants in a single conference or to allow
application sharing during the conference.
Conference On Port (COP)
In a Conference On Port, all participants use a single video port for the
conference. This enables the selection of a video layout for the conference but
all the participants, including the speaker, view the same layout and the same
participants. The Personal layout selection is not available in COP and the
video quality is determined by the highest common video parameters and by
the video line rate.