Release Notes
ViaVideo 5.1
This Polycom® ViaVideo™ multimedia conferencing system software release bulletin provides
information about maintenance update 5.1.
What’s New in 5.1?
If you are currently using software version 3.x or 5.0, Polycom recommends that you install
update 5.1. This maintenance update contains the following improvements from version 5.0:
Improvements to the user interface, based on customer feedback.
• Improved legibility
• Easier access to controls
• Streamlined configuration pages
Directory enhancements
• New speed dial list.
• User option to display local and global directory entries either together or
separately.
• Support for saving to the directory calls dialed using an E.164 address and calls
dialed through a gateway.
• Improved directory searching. The directory’s search feature now returns all
directory entries with words that start with the search criteria. Previously, the
search returned only those entries whose first word started with the search
criteria.
• Faster directory look-up
Improved integration with Polycom’s Global Directory Server (GDS). Systems
configured to auto-start ViaVideo in the background now register with GDS on system
startup. Previously, ViaVideo would wait for the main user interface to be launched
before it registered.
Enhanced security options. Administrators can now disable VideoMail and outgoing
calls.
Improved VPN performance.
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What’s New in 5.0?
ViaVideo 5.0 introduces enhancements including easier connectivity, a new Windows-like user
interface, and integration with other version 5.0 Polycom Office products including the MGC
bridge, ViewStation products, PathNavigator, and Global Management System (GMS).
The ViaVideo 5.0 features include:
Increased Data Rates
ViaVideo 5.0 now supports calls up to 512 Kbps. At speeds above 320 Kbps, you will
see crisp, clean video motion with video frame rates of up to 30 fps.
User Interface Enhancements
Based on customer feedback, we have redesigned the user interface for ease of use. The
interface now looks and behaves more like other Windows applications and is therefore
more intuitive for Windows users. The application now has resizable and detachable
windows.
The look and feel of the web interface has matured. Navigation is significantly enhanced
and security can be set from almost every page.
You can now set the ViaVideo interface to use these four additional languages:
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Norwegian. As in the previous
version, you can also use ViaVideo in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Portuguese, or Japanese.
ViaVideo 5.0 has over 100 new messages that provide descriptive information in the
event of an error. These errors are also reported in the Call Detail Record.
Location Profiles - Home, Office, Travel
We’ve made videoconferencing for travelers much easier with customizable location
profiles. ViaVideo now provides location profiles that allow you to set up and save
network characteristics for Home, Office, and Travel use.
You only have to set up your location profiles once. After that, every time you start the
ViaVideo program, simply select which of the three location profiles you want to use and
you will be ready to place and receive calls.
Video Enhancements
ViaVideo 5.0 offers one of the most requested features – full screen video! This feature
allows you to increase the size of the meetings you conduct with ViaVideo. Now you can
gather in small groups and everyone can easily see the remote location. If you are in a
multipoint call, using Conference on Demand, the quadrants are large enough in full
screen mode for everyone to view the remote locations. To switch to full screen mode
during a call, click the icon in the top left corner of the main window. To return to normal
viewing mode, simply press the Esc key.
Version 5.0 now allows for multiple monitors to be used in conjunction with the
ViaVideo application. Two or more VGA displays can be attached to your PC or laptop,
expanding the desktop conferencing space for enhanced visual collaboration.
Enhanced Configuration Options
In this version, integrated Polycom Video Error Concealment (PVEC) allows ViaVideo
to use the highest possible picture quality and frame rate, providing clear audio and video
connectivity even on congested networks.
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ViaVideo 5.0 now registers directly with the Global Management System (GMS), just as
the ViewStation products do. In previous versions, ILS registration was required in order
to register with the Global Address Book. ILS registration is still an option for those who
have applications calling for it.
ViaVideo 5.0 allows for three GMS server entries and three ILS server entries.
ViaVideo can now auto-detect your VPN’s dynamically-assigned IP address.
The addition of canMapAlias now provides the gatekeeper with more control in routing
the call by allowing it to tell the endpoint to modify the destination address.
ViaVideo now supports alias recognition for E.164 addresses. When you select another
system to dial from the directory and when ViaVideo is on a network connected to a
gatekeeper, ViaVideo automatically dials using that system’s E.164 number (extension) if
one is available. If an E.164 number is not available, then ViaVideo uses the IP address.
For example, if Mary Smith has a system with an extension of “3456”, and an IP address
“255.255.255.0”, your ViaVideo will dial using the extension “3456” when you call
Mary Smith's system using your Directory.
New VideoMail Format
ViaVideo VideoMail now supports .asf files. The .asf file format can be played by all
recent versions of MediaPlayer and RealPlayer. In addition, .asf files are usually about a
quarter of the size of a corresponding .avi file, with no loss in video quality.
Enhanced Help Features
To make ViaVideo even easier to use, we’ve developed ‘What’s This?’ Help for all of the
interface items. If you need more information about an interface option, click the ‘?’ icon
in the top left corner of the application, select What’s This?, then click the item on the
interface to see an explanation.
We have also enhanced our application help to cover all topics concerning network
configuration as well as general usage.
Enhanced Configuration Security
ViaVideo 5.0 provides enhanced security of configuration settings by allowing
administrators to password protect individual setup screens.
Extensive Windows Support
The ViaVideo 5.0 device drivers have been certified by Microsoft to be compatible with
Windows XP and Windows 2000.
ViaVideo can be used with Windows XP, 2000, 98 SE, and ME.
Upgrading to ViaVideo 5.1
To upgrade a system running software version 3.x or 5.0 to ViaVideo 5.1:
Close any programs running on your computer. 1.
2. Start Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, and go to the Software Downloads page of the
Polycom Resource Center at www.polycom.com/videosoftware
Select Open to launch the installation wizard directly from the web.
3.
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Select Save to save the installation file to a location on your computer, then double-click
the saved file to launch the installation wizard.
4.
Start the installation wizard, and select your language from the flags shown.
5.
On the Required Software page, verify that the required software is already installed on
You need Internet Explorer 5.5 or later to run the install wizard.
your computer. Items that are already installed have a checkmark.
Click ViaVideo 5.1 to start the installation.
6.
7.
After you have installed the software, power on your camera by moving the slider on the
front of the unit all the way to the left.
8.
Double-click the ViaVideo desktop icon and complete the setup wizard.
9.
To place a test call, click Call and enter a number.
The Resource Center at www.polycom.com/videotest
numbers that you can use to test your videoconferencing system.
Installing ViaVideo 5.1 for the First Time
To install and set up your ViaVideo for the first time:
Close any programs running on your computer, and install the ViaVideo software from
1.
the installation CD or from the software download page at www.polycom.com.
Start the installation wizard, and select your language from the flags shown. 2.
provides a list of worldwide
3.
On the Required Software page, verify that the required software is already installed on
your computer. Items that are already installed have a checkmark.
4.
Click ViaVideo 5.1 to start the installation.
5.
Set up the camera as instructed in the ViaVideo QuickStart.
6.
Power on your camera by moving the slider on the front of the unit all the way to the left.
7.
Double-click the ViaVideo desktop icon and complete the setup wizard.
8.
To place a test call, click Call and enter a number.
The Resource Center at www.polycom.com/videotest
provides a list of worldwide
numbers that you can use to test your videoconferencing system.
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