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- Page 1 Installing the ® PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Ready . . . Set . . . Go. . .
- Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. PictureTel assumes no responsibility for technical or editorial errors or omissions that may appear in this document or for the use of this material. Nor does PictureTel make any commitment to update the information contained in this document.
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Page 3: About This Guide
To install the system, follow this booklet page by page. In most cases, however, you’ll be able to skip some pages. For example, if your system has a PictureTel 80 camera and a LAN network interface, you can skip the... - Page 4 Ready . . .
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Page 5: Make Sure The Network Is Ready
Make Sure the Network Is Ready ® Before you begin installing the PictureTel 970 or PictureTel 960 system, you should make sure that the network is ready. The document Preparing Your Network for Collaboration that you received with the system contains worksheets that will help you get the network ready. -
Page 6: Choose Tabletop Or Cart
Choose Tabletop or Cart Before you unpack all of the PictureTel 970 or PictureTel 960 components, decide where you want to set up the system. You can set it up either on a tabletop or on a cart, and you can position the computer box either... -
Page 7: Unpack The System Carton
Unpack the System Carton The basic system comes packed in one carton. This carton contains the computer box, software, documentation, camera, cables, and so on. If you’ve ordered options with the system, such as a cart, a monitor, or another camera, the system may have come packed in five or more cartons. -
Page 8: Unpack The "Open Me First" Box
PictureTel 900 Series System Software diskette System Software PQRS WXYZ Release Bulletin CANCEL PRESET PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Quick Reference Card PEOPLE CONTENT Installing the PictureTel 900 Series Windows NT Collaboration System VOLUME ZOOM MUTE AUTO Scroll Power... -
Page 9: Unpack The Power Cable
Unpack the Power Cable 2. The second box in the system carton contains the power cable. In European countries, this box may also container a Scart adapter. This adapter enables the video cables to connect to European monitors. -
Page 10: Unpack The Camera
3. The third box in the system carton contains the main camera. Depending on the type of system you ordered, you received either the PictureTel 80 or the PictureTel 70 camera. This box also contains the camera documentation and, for the PictureTel 80 camera, some of the audio cables you will need for the system. -
Page 11: Unpack The Computer Box
Note : The serial number for the system is printed on the back of the computer box. You should record this serial number in the PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Administrator’s Guide and in the online Getting Started Guide in case you need it for future reference. -
Page 12: Unpack The Microphone And Cables
Unpack the Microphone and Cables The tray inside the fourth box holds the PowerMic microphone and its cable, the camera cable, the red ™ LAN cable, three audio cables, two video cables, and, if you ordered them, WAN cables, such as ISDN cables, V.35 cables, or RS-449 cables. -
Page 13: Unpack The Imageshare
If you have a ™ PictureTel 960, you may have also received an ImageShare if you ordered it as an option with the system. The ImageShare lets you easily add video and audio input and output devices, such as a laptop computer, to... -
Page 14: Unpack The Optional Cart(S)
Unpack the Optional Cart(s) If you ordered a cart with the system, such as a Premier Cart, set up the cart before you continue with the rest of the installation. For information about unpacking the cart, see the documentation that you received with the cart. Here’s the Premier Cart set up with a monitor on it: If you ordered a second cart to hold a second monitor, you should set it up at this time as well. -
Page 15: Unpack The Monitor(S) And Projector(S)
Unpack the Monitor(s) and Projector(s) You can order the PictureTel 970 or PictureTel 960 system with a variety of monitor and projector options or with no monitor at all. For example, you may have received one or two monitors, a projector, or a combination of these. -
Page 16: Unpack Other System Options
• Additional microphones — You can add more PowerMic microphones to the system by daisy-chaining them. • Document Server software — You can store documents on the PictureTel Document Server prior to your meeting so that you can conveniently access them during your meeting. - Page 17 Set . . .
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Page 18: Set Up The Monitor Vga Cable
ISDN Notes : • If you purchased an NTSC/PAL monitor, see the PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Administrator’s Guide for information about connecting the VGA cable in a dual-monitor system. • If your monitor is different from the one in this illustration or if you ordered a projector, refer to the... -
Page 19: Set Up The Monitor Power Cable
System on the Premier Cart document that you received with the cart for information about connecting the monitor power cable. • If you have a dual-monitor system, see the PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Administrator’s Guide for information about connecting the monitor power cable (with or without a Premier Cart). -
Page 20: Set Up The Camera And Audio Cables
You’re now ready to set up the camera and connect the audio cables. However, before you do so, please note that the audio cables connect to the system differently depending on whether you have a PictureTel 80 camera, a ®... -
Page 21: Set Up The Picturetel 80 Camera Without A Bose Speaker
Set Up the PictureTel 80 Camera without a Bose Speaker • If you don’t have a cart with a Bose speaker (such as the Premier Cart), but do have a PictureTel 80 camera and a single-monitor system, see the Installing the PictureTel 80 Dynamic Locating Camera document that you received with the camera for complete information about setting it up. -
Page 22: Set Up The Picturetel 70 Camera Without A Bose Speaker
Set Up the PictureTel 70 Camera without a Bose Speaker • If you don’t have a cart with a Bose speaker (such as the Premier Cart), but do have a PictureTel 70 camera and a single-monitor system, see the Installing the PictureTel 70 Room Camera document that you received with the camera for complete information about setting it up. -
Page 23: Set Up The Picturetel 80 Camera With A Bose Speaker
Set Up the PictureTel 80 Camera with a Bose Speaker • If you have a PictureTel 80 camera, a cart that has a Bose speaker (such as the Premier Cart), and a single- monitor system, you must connect the audio cables to the Bose speaker inside the cart. See the Installing a Collaboration System on the Premier Cart document for complete information about connecting the camera when you have a Premier Cart. -
Page 24: Set Up The Picturetel 70 Camera With A Bose Speaker
Set up the PictureTel 70 Camera with a Bose Speaker • If you have a PictureTel 70 camera, a cart that has a Bose speaker (such as the Premier Cart), and a single- monitor system, you must connect the audio cables to the Bose speaker inside the cart. See the Installing a Collaboration System on the Premier Cart document for complete information about connecting the camera when you have a Premier Cart. -
Page 25: Set Up The Camera With Two Monitors Or A Projector
Once you’ve placed the camera and computer box, you can connect the camera and audio cables as described on the previous pages (refer to the page that corresponds to your system’s configuration). See the PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Administrator’s Guide for complete information about connecting the cables in a dual-monitor system. -
Page 26: Set Up The Pc Audio Jumper Cable
Set Up the PC Audio Jumper Cable You can now connect the PC audio jumper cable. Each end of the PC audio jumper cable is lime green, and the cable plugs into the lime-green connectors on the computer box: ISDN... -
Page 27: Set Up The Microphone
Set Up the Microphone Here’s how to connect the PowerMic: ISDN ISDN See the Installing the PowerMic document that you received with the microphone for complete information about setting it up. -
Page 28: Set Up The Receiver
Set Up the Receiver The receiver for the keyboard receives the infrared transmissions from the keyboard and processes them. When you connect the receiver, note the icons on the ends of the cable — plug the mouse cable into the green connector and the keyboard cable into the purple connector: ISDN Once you’ve connected the receiver, place it on a nearby, flat surface, such as on the monitor or on the computer... -
Page 29: Set Up The Remote Control And Keyboard
Set Up the Remote Control and Keyboard Insert four batteries into the battery compartment in the back of the remote control. Next, insert eight batteries into the battery compartment in the back of the keyboard. To open the battery cover on the keyboard, apply pressure to both sides of the cover: HELP OPTIONS... -
Page 30: Set Up The Imageshare
Set Up the ImageShare The ImageShare device is a standard part of the PictureTel 970 system and an optional add-on to the PictureTel 960 system. Here’s how to connect the ImageShare device: ISDN See the Installing and Using the ImageShare document that you received with the ImageShare for complete... -
Page 31: Set Up The Lan Cable
Set Up the LAN Cable Before you begin connecting network cables, keep in mind that the network may require special provisioning. See page 1 for more information. Here’s how to connect the LAN cable: ISDN... -
Page 32: Set Up The Isdn Cables
Set Up the ISDN Cables Depending on the type of network cables you ordered, your system may have come with WAN cables, such as ISDN, V.35, or RS-449 cables. • If you have the four ISDN network cables, here’s how to connect them: ISDN In the bag with the ISDN cables, you’ll find labels numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4. -
Page 33: Set Up The V.35 Or Rs-449 Cables
Set Up the V.35 or RS-449 Cables • If you have V.35 or RS-449 network cables, you have to connect those cables from the computer box to an IMUX. See the documentation that came with the IMUX for complete information about setting up the network cables with an IMUX. -
Page 34: Set Up The Power Cable
Set Up the Power Cable You connect the power cable to the system differently depending on whether or not you have a Premier Cart. • If you don’t have a Premier Cart, connect the power cable like this: ISDN • If you do have a Premier Cart, see the Installing a Collaboration System on the Premier Cart document for information on how to connect the power cable to the cart. -
Page 35: Set Up Your Room
Set Up Your Room Now that you’ve set up all the hardware, you’ll want to make sure you get the best performance from the system by optimizing the room setup. Here are some tips: • Lighting: Lighting is important for producing the best video image. If possible, equip the room with indirect fluorescent lighting. - Page 36 Go . . .
- Page 37 2. Push the power button on. The power button is located on the front of the computer box. 3. Use the keyboard to select a language from the list that appears on the screen. 4. Insert the PictureTel 900 Series System Software CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. ®...
- Page 38 The documentation that came with the optional equipment such as an additional camera or a cart Basic system functionality, such as PictureTel 900 Series Collaboration System Quick Reference Card making a call, pointing cameras, Online Getting Started Guide, available from the Start menu at changing volume, and so on Programs>PictureTel 900 Series>Getting Started Guide...
- Page 39 PictureTel Document Server Help How to contact PictureTel Technical The PictureTel web site at www.picturetel.com Support in your area You can also access .pdf versions of PictureTel 900 Series documentation from the Start menu at Programs>PictureTel 900 Series>Administrator Information>Documentation.
- Page 40 World Headquarters PictureTel Corporation 100 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 www.picturetel.com European Headquarters including PictureTel UK Limited 270 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire SL1 4DX United Kingdom...
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