Installing the VSS-1-KIT

For the 2018 & current VSS-1-KIT's, there's no need to pre-install any drivers. The system is plug and play. . . with current versions of Windows 10 and Microsoft Teams, Skype & Skype for Business, and other PC/Laptop conferencing software.

Insert the VSS-1-KIT USB device into the supplied USB extension cable, and then the USB extension cable into the Windows PC/Laptop.

Within a few seconds, Windows will identify the new USB device as "AV TO USB2.0". This is the device name for the video and audio inputs to your PC/Laptop conferencing software such as Skype, WebEx, etc.

Notes:
If there's a risk of static electricity, then before changing any connections, please turn off your equipment - the codec, screen and VSS-1 System. This reduces the risk of equipment damage. Here are more tips: https://www.wikihow.com/Ground-Yourself-to-Avoid-Destroying-a-Computer-with-Electrostatic-Discharge

Be very careful not to trip on any cables or damage any connectors.

Video Connection to your camera or codec.

1. Use an RCA video cable (Yellow), or an s-Video cable, to connect the the video output from your camera or the VCR video output from your codec, to the USB dongle of the VSS-1 System.

Audio Connection if Required.

1. Use a RCA stereo audio cable (White & Red) to connect the VCR audio output from your codec to the RCA audio input on the USB dongle of the VSS-1 System.

   • Contact us for any needed additional or longer audio cable, or a combined audio VGA video cable if you need to get one.

2. Can you hear the remote sites audio on the videoconferencing system monitor?

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

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

Adjust the Settings on  your PC/Laptop/VSS-1 System Conferencing Software & Completion Test

1. Turn on the PC/Laptop/VSS-1 System and turn on the camera/VTC codec and screen.

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

3. Can you see your local audio move the volume indicator in the Teams/Skype/Conferencing Application?

   1. See Teams/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 Camera/VTC system camera in Teams/Skype/Conferencing Application?

   1. See the Team/Skype/Options/Video Settings - this tests operation of  your local PC/laptop webcam

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

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

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

   1. Call someone on your Teams/Skype/Conferencing 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?

03/05/2024