VideoCassette Recoder (VCR) Playback
- Purpose: In playback mode, and linked through
the videoconferencing system,the VideoCassette Recorder
(VCR) broadcasts video images onto the screens at remote
sites.
- In recording mode, the VCR allows for capturing the
images produced either at the origination site or
broadcast through the videoconferencing system onto
videotape. If you wish to record a session, refer to the
instructions for recording which follow.
- (Note: Your VCR may look slightly different from
the one pictured.)
Operation
Test the VCR at least 15 minutes before the event
starts. After installation, the VCR should remain hooked up
at all times with the Channel set to 02.
- Use the VCR’s remote control to turn the unit on.
- Insert the videotape for playback.
- Use the VCR’s remote control to play the videotape.
- Run a test by selecting the "VCR" preview
button on the PictureTel system’s Keypad.
- Check to see that the videotape is appearing on the
graphics monitor.
- End the test by stopping the tape with the VCR’s
remote control, then press the Keypad’s "MAIN
CAMERA" preview button.
Slide Projector
- Purpose: The Slide Projector broadcasts the
images captured on 35 mm slide film onto the video
screen.
- Features: This projector includes a circular
slide tray holding up to 80 slides.
Operation
Test the Slide Projector at least 15 minutes
before the event starts. After installation, the Slide
Projector should remain hooked up at all times.
- Turn the power switch for the slide projector on.
- Place the circular slide tray, with the slides
correctly inserted, on the projector.
- Use the projector’s "ADVANCE" button to
select the first slide.
- If the slide projector is attached through the
Document Camera, then press the "INPUT" button
on the front of the Document Camera until that
button’s green light is on.
- Run a test by pressing the PictureTel system
Keypad’s "DOCUMENT CAMERA" preview button.
- Check to see that the first slide appears on the
graphics monitor.
- Adjust the focus and zoom as needed using the control
buttons on the slide projector.
- End the test by pressing the Keypad’s "MAIN
CAMERA" preview button.