VSS-1 Installation Guide - Step 5

Here are the typical steps and checklist required for installation of the VSS-1 System in your conference room:

Step 5 - Connect the video output from your local HD camera to the VSS-1 System - if you have a HD room videoconferencing system and the VSS-1-HD System.

Notes: Before changing any connections, please turn off your equipment - the codec, screen and VSS-1 System. This reduces the risk of equipment damage due to static electricity or other issues. Your VSS-1 System should be running the latest version of the operating system (e.g. Windows 10) and for safety has Microsoft Security Essentials installed. . . and be very careful not to trip on any cables or damage any connectors.

For this Step 5, you will need the VSS-1-HD System.

Note that the VCR/DVD outputs from the Polycom HDX systems record video in standard definition (SD) format only - so for Polycom HDX systems the VSS-1 System is sufficient for this application. Click here for more information on VSS-1 Polycom Systems Installations.

Video Connection

The HD Video output from your VTC HD codec is to be sent to the remote/mobile  Teams/Skype users. The HD codec output is already being sent to the room screen, so a duplicate video signal needs to be also sent to the remote  Teams/Skype user.

1. Use a  HDMI cable from the camera to the input side of the splitter provided with the VSS-1-HD, and use one HDMI cable from the output of the splitter to connect to the VTC codec and a second HDMI cable to connect to the HDMI scaler provided with the VSS-1-HD Kit.

   1. Some systems (e.g. some Tandberg MXP systems) have HD cameras but non-standard camera cables (not HDMI). Other methods are required for these systems.

2. Use an RCA Yellow video cable to connect the scaler video output to the RCA Yellow video input of the VSS-1 System.

Splitter Scaler View1	Splitter Scaler View2

Alternative Video Connection

The HD Video output from your VTC HD camera is to be sent to the remote/mobile  Teams/Skype users. The HD camera output is already being sent to the VTC codec, so a duplicate video signal needs to be also sent to the remote  Teams/Skype user.

1. Use a  HDMI cable from the camera to the input side of the splitter provided with the VSS-1-HD, and use one HDMI cable from the output of the splitter to connect to the VTC codec and a second HDMI cable to connect to the HDMI scaler provided with the VSS-1-HD Kit.

   1. Some systems (e.g. some Tandberg MXP systems) have HD cameras but non-standard camera cables (not HDMI). Other methods are required for these systems.

2. Use an RCA Yellow video cable to connect the scaler video output to the RCA Yellow video input of the VSS-1 card/dongle.

Audio Connection

Audio output from the codec is provided via the VCR output RCA connectors.

• Use a RCA stereo audio cable to connect the VCR audio output from your codec to the RCA Audio inputs of the VSS-1 System.

  • There are two possible RCA Audio inputs on the VSS-1 System.

    1. One recommended and most common is the microphone input on the VSS-1 System - requiring the 3.5mm M to RCA M Red & White cable and RCA  M/M connectors,

    2. The other option is the RCA F Red & White inputs in the VSS-1 card/dongle - this option may not be available in some VSS-1 system configurations.

  • Contact us for the audio cables & connectors, or a combined audio VGA video cable if you need to get one.

• Can you hear the remote  Teams/Skype audio on the videoconferencing system monitor?

  1. If not, check the mute button and volume level on the VSS-1 and the videoconferencing system monitor.

  2. On some codecs, there is a sound volume indicator showing audio input levels

Adjust  Teams/Skype Settings on the VSS-1 System & Step 5 Completion Test

1. Turn on the VSS-1 System and turn on the VTC codec and screen.

2. Start the  Teams/Skype application and login to your  Teams/Skype account.

3. Can you see your local audio move the volume indicator in Skype?

   1. See Skype/Options/Audio Settings - this tests operation of your local VSS-1 mic

   2. Change the Audio selection to the USB connection of the USB VSS-1 System.

4. Can you see your local video from the VTC system camera in Skype?

   1. See Skype/Options/Video Settings - this tests operation of  your local VSS-1 webcam

   2. Change the Video selection to the USB connection of the USB VSS-1 System.

5. Can the VSS-1 System at the conference room successfully make a  Teams/Skype audio test call - using the VTC mic?

   1. See Skype/Options/Audio Settings/Make a Free Test Call - this double checks the VSS-1 System audio settings and your internet & network connection - using your local VTC mic.

6. Can the VSS-1 System at the conference room successfully make a  Teams/Skype video & audio test call to a remote  Teams/Skype site?

   1. Call someone on your  Teams/Skype contact list, using your local PC/Laptop mic - this double checks the VSS-1 System video, audio & network settings for outbound calls.

   2. Can you see and hear the remote  Teams/Skype site?

   3. Can the remote  Teams/Skype site see and hear you?

This completes the VSS-1 System installation for a HD VTC room - i.e. Steps 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

Remote  Teams/Skype iPhone, PC, Laptop or Mac users can now make video calls to the local room videoconferencing system - they can be seen and heard on the local conference room monitor and speakers and on remote VTC systems via H.323 or SIP, and now they can only see video provided by the local HD VTC camera system and audio provided by the local VTC tabletop mic.

03/05/2024