Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) re live broadcast streaming media (audio & video) . . . 

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Don't the Polycom, LifeSize, TANDBERG and Sony videoconferencing systems . . . already support streaming?

• Not over the web and not in Windows Media player . . . Streaming on the Polycom and the TANDBERG line normally works only on LAN's with Apple QuickTime Player and Cisco IP/TV viewer (and not the popular Windows Media Player).
• Both the Polycom streaming and TANDBERG streaming function is based just on International Telecommunication Standards H.261 and G.711. This does not provide streaming over the web.
• See info on TANDBERG streaming capabilities at: http://www.tandberg.net/collateral/product_brochures/TANDBERG_streaming.pdf
• Polycom says. . ."In general, streaming using IP multicast does not work across the Internet. It is usually restricted to a local area network (LAN). This is because most routers on the Internet do not pass multicast data. To stream to someone on the Internet, the person's unicast address must be specified."
• For multicast streaming on your LAN you can specify the number of router hops usually set to just 1 or 2.
• In contrast our VSS Video Streaming Solution works with Media Player and can broadcast over the internet to an unlimited number of viewers (with VSS-ISP2), and up to 50 viewers (with your own ISP or the optional VSS-ISP1 )

Can this VSS-1 system work with any type of Polycom, LifeSize, Sony or Cisco TANDBERG system?

• Yes. It works well with most models. It uses the Standard Definition VCR/DVD recording connections on these systems to stream out and record both the local and the remote audio and video. Some models required extra cables and connections. Tell us what model you have and how to make it work with VSS-1.

Can the live video from the VSS-1 be saved for later playback locally and playback over the web?

• Yes. Archived streams can easily be saved for each session and they can be made available for on-demand access. The VSS-1 system can save the files locally or on the optional on-line storage via the recommended ISP services. The archived streams are saved in the popular Windows Media format.

What does each person need to see the live stream?

• The client just needs appropriate speed internet access and the popular Microsoft Windows Media Player - available for free download from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/ (this link also describes the PC requirements and the installation instructions).

       How you do you make Skype video calls from a Polycom, Cisco TANDBERG, LifeSize or Sony Group Video Conferencing system?

• With the VSS-1 system, your PC/Laptop screen shows on the conference room monitor and you can dial or receive video or audio calls as usual via Skype.
• Here's the link for more info and a sign-up for Skype - Get Skype for your Business – free conference calls and video calling. Free calls and Low rate local calls ,

• With the VSS-1 system in a Skype video call you get features and benefits including:

  • The remote site will appear on the large screen monitor - so the group in your conference room can see the remote site more clearly,

  • The H.323 system table top mics will be able to pick-up the discussion from participants around the table,

  • The H.323 system PTZ camera and remote will be able to zoom in to particular speakers in the group . . . or out to show the whole room, etc.,

  • The PTZ camera and remote can easily move to various pre-set camera positions, e.g. for various speaker positions or conference room chairs.

Other FAQ's from Polycom re Streaming:

1. How does one broadcast or stream a video call from a Polycom, TANDBERG, LifeSize or Sony videoconferencing system?  
   • Most vendors systems FAQ's show a complex and limited solution that normally does not work for the internet or with the popular Widows Media Player. In contrast our VSS system gives you a powerful and easy solution for liver broadcast over the web.
2. What media player Plug-in are supported for viewing Video conferences that are streamed from the ViewStation FX or VS4000?
   • Streaming  from videoconferencing systems  normally works only on LAN's with Apple QuickTime Player and Cisco IP/TV viewer (and not the popular Windows Media Player). "In general, streaming using IP multicast does not work across the Internet. It is usually restricted to a local area network (LAN). This is because most routers on the Internet do not pass multicast data. To stream to someone on the Internet, the person's unicast address must be specified." In contrast our Video Streaming Solution VSS works with Media Player and over the internet.

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01/11/2011