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Polycom PVX Version 6.0.2

Polycom is pleased to announce the release of Polycom PVX™ version 6.0.2.

Polycom PVX version 6.0.2 delivers unprecedented technology and performance to PC video

conferencing. With premium audio and video algorithms and enhanced collaboration features, the

Polycom PVX software delivers power and performance never before seen in PC video

conferencing. Enhanced collaboration features include H.264, Siren™ 14, People+Content™ and

AES security.

Working together with a PC and a standard USB camera, the Polycom PVX 6.0.2 software

application brings video conferencing to every desktop. It is ideal for employees who work from

home, sales or consulting professionals who travel, educators conducting distance learning events,

or health care professionals delivering services in remote facilities. Polycom PVX software

extends Polycom’s unmatched capabilities and conference room performance to the desktop.

Polycom PVX 6.0.2 supports the ViaVideo™ and ViaVideo II cameras, as well as standard USB

1.x and 2.x web cameras.

When you choose a standard web cam, the PC processing capabilities let you use additional

features such as H.264, Siren 14, and view-only mode.

Polycom PVX Software

Polycom PVX Software Version 6.0.1

 The Polycom PVX Version 6.0.1 Full Installation supports industry standard web cams,

ViaVideo, and ViaVideo II cameras. It is shipped with ViaVideo II cameras beginning in

October 2004. It may also be purchased separately.

 The Polycom PVX Version 6.0.1 Upgrade supports ViaVideo and ViaVideo II cameras.

It is freely downloadable, and no product activation required.

Polycom PVX Software Version 6.0.2

 The Polycom PVX Version 6.0.2 Update is a maintenance release for Polycom PVX

6.0.1 and ViaVideo 5.x users and supports ViaVideo, ViaVideo II and web cameras. It is

freely downloadable, and no additional product activation is required.

These release notes apply to the full version of the product, upgrades and maintenance releases.

Polycom PVX Features

Industry Standard Web Cam Support (such as Logitech QuickCam 4000

Pro)

 Polycom Siren 14 super wideband audio.

 Full-duplex echo cancellation and noise suppression is supported on systems using

Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

 H.264 video compression allows great quality video at call rates up to 768 kbps.

 H.263+ video compression is available at up to 2 mbps.

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updated 1.18.2005

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Release Notes Polycom PVX Version 6.0.2 Polycom is pleased to announce the release of Polycom PVX™ version 6.0.2. Polycom PVX version 6.0.2 delivers unprecedented technology and performance to PC video conferencing. With premium audio and video algorithms and enhanced collaboration features, the Polycom PVX software delivers power and performance never before seen in PC video conferencing. Enhanced collaboration features include H.264, Siren™ 14, People+Content™ and AES security.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 New and improved video error concealment. High-resolution content sharing lets you send your PC desktop at its native resolution simultaneously with your people video. Standards-based AES encryption, including H.235 v3, is supported across IP networks. View-only mode lets users without cameras participate fully in video conferences. Support for multiple monitors provides expanded desktop viewing and rich content sharing.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 • 2200+ Athlon XP (Polycom PVX requires a processor that supports the Intel SSE™ processor extensions. SSE™ is not supported on the Pentium II family or Athlon CPUs prior to the Athlon XP.) RAM 256 MB Video Memory 8 MB Hard Drive Space 60 MB available (for Polycom PVX software) USB Camera USB 1.x or 2.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 If multiple audio devices are connected, you can specify which audio device to use by choosing Setup > Audio. When you set the Audio Output Device to Auto, the system uses the sound playback device specified in the Windows Sounds and Audio Devices control panel. When you set the Audio Input Device to Auto, the system uses the sound recording device specified in the Windows Sounds and Audio Devices control panel.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 System Performance For systems with a ViaVideo or ViaVideo II camera, most of the media processing is done by the camera. Systems with a 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 or greater can support People+Content. The People+Content sharing requires PC processing and therefore demands the higher performance processor. Content sharing will benefit from additional CPU speed. For systems with a web cam, all of the processing is done on the PC. There is a wide range of PC performance levels.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 Users may experience various audio anomalies using USB audio with their ViaVideo or ViaVideo II cameras. Polycom recommends using analog audio instead. For optimum audio performance, connect external microphones to the same device as the external speaker set. Once connected, be sure to select the device in the PVX audio options under Setup > Audio > Audio Input Device.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 Microsoft Windows When you install the ViaVideo camera and Polycom PVX software on a Windows 2000 system, you must reboot in order to complete the installation. If you do not reboot, DiffServ does not display correctly. When you run Polycom PVX software on a system running Windows XP, screen fonts in the Polycom PVX windows may appear to be blurred. If this happens, turn off ClearType font smoothing by following these steps: 1.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 4. After 30 seconds, power on the NAT device. 5. Power on the computer. 6. Restart the Polycom PVX application. The Polycom PVX application should be closed and restarted when switching between wired and wireless network connections. If the system is registered with an Internet Locator Server or a Global Directory and you delete the server address, the system displays a server error message. Uncheck the Register checkbox instead.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 4. Restart the Polycom PVX application and complete the setup wizard. 5. Power on the ViaVideo camera and allow 30 minutes for the camera calibration to begin. 6. When prompted, move the slider on the front of the camera to the middle position to cover the lens. Users may experience a corrupted video display if the camera has been on for a long period of time. Use one of the following solutions to correct: • Recycle the power on the ViaVideo camera.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 The VideoMail feature cannot be used while in a call and the VideoMail control panel is disabled. Use of the VideoMail recording feature with third party cameras is currently supported on Windows XP operating systems only. If you expand the PVX window to preview a VideoMail recording and the video image does not expand as well, the problem may be resolved by temporarily disabling hardware acceleration.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 The camera configuration dialogs are provided by the camera vendor and may not be translated into all languages. Interoperability and Compatibility Issues Cisco VPN This version of Polycom PVX supports Cisco VPN software version 4.0.3F and higher. Ezenia! MCU When using the Polycom PVX software with an Ezenia! MCU version 6.0, AES encryption needs to be disabled. Microsoft NetMeeting The Polycom PVX application does not support G.723 audio when using a web cam.
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Release Notes Polycom PVX 6.0.2 Polycom WebOffice 6.0 is currently compatible only with ViaVideo version 5.1. Interoperability with Polycom PVX software may be addressed in a future release of WebOffice. RADVISION viaIP MCU Calls through a RADVISION viaIP MCU version 3.2.38 may connect without video. Sony 1600PCS Users will experience an audio only call when connecting to a Sony 1600PCS videoconferencing system. Sony PCS-1 with H.264 Some Sony PCS systems will not decode a Polycom PVX H.