Video Conferencing
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Polycom VSX 7000e
We have a Polycom VSX 7000e video conferencing system available to engage in face-to-face meetings with multiple collaborating sites:
Hostname: video.nceas.ucsb.edu
IP: 128.111.220.198
(only accessable when powered on)
- Quick Start
- User's Guide (45 pages)
- Admin's Guide (220 pages)
- Setup / Back Panel
- Technical Specifications
- Camera Resolution: NTSC (704x480) ref
The following are video chat solutions we recommend that can communicate with the Polycom VSX7000e via IP, using the H.323 standard. They are available for loan:
All Operating Systems
- Marratech
- Skype
Windows XP
- Any webcam + Skype
- Any webcam + Ekiga
- Creative WebCam Live! Ultra + PVX 8.0 software
- Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe + PVX 8.0 software
- Polycom ViaVideo Camera + PVX 8.0 or ViaVideo 5.1.1 software
Mac OS X
- Any webcam + iChat
- Any webcam + Skype
- Any webcam + XMeeting
Ubuntu Linux
- Any webcam + Ekiga
- Any webcam + Skype
- Any webcam + Empathy
click on the discussion tab for other possible solutions
Webcams
We have the following webcams available for checkout.
| Model | Resolution | XP 32 | XP 64 | Vista 32 | Vista 64 | OS X 10.5 | Ubuntu 8.10 | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF | 1600x1200 | driver download | driver download | driver download | driver download | works without motor/face tracking | does not work by default, drivers available, not tested | motorized, face tracking, eye level stand |
| Apple iSight | 640x480 | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested | works | video works, audio not tested | Firewire |
