The wireless keyboard and mouse on the conference table are connected to the HostComputer, although the range can be a bit short. Sit near the end of the conference table to get best reception.

Password

The password for logging in to the HostComputer can be found on the bottom of the keyboard.

Video Setup

The HostComputer can be configured to drive either the PlasmaScreen, the VideoProjector, or both. The display mode can either be mirrored between both displays or the desktop can be split between them in dual-screen mode. To change the video configuration, open the configuration application for the HostComputer video card found in the Applications directory as CCC. This video card has two separate DVI outputs which can be configured independently. To configure the second screen (either as a mirror or to expand the desktop) right-click on the second screen box and select the desired option. For convenience, the default configuration should be to mirror the output on both screens together, such that either screen can be used to view the HostComputer output.

The HostComputer is routed to the PlasmaScreen on channel DVI 1, while it is routed to the VideoProjector on channel RGB 1. More information can be found on the PlasmaScreen and VideoProjector entries. Remember that the VideoProjector signal also comes through the SwitchBox? . Make sure the switch is set to Channel A.

Audio Setup

If you want to hear sound directly from the PC, you can either turn up the volume on the PlasmaScreen, or else turn on the axillary speakers. There is no direct connection from the HostComputer sound to the Polycom VideoUnit or SpeakerPhone.

Skype

To use Skype on the HostComputer requires an extra USB microphone. This can be connected to the USB port on the front of the HostComputer.

EVO

See the entry on EvoVideo to set up an EVO-based video conference using the VideoUnit through the HostComputer.

-- EricTorrence - 09 Mar 2009