Connecting A Computer - Cisco TelePresence MX700 Administrator's Manual

Cisco TelePresence MX700 and MX800
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Connecting a computer

MX700 and MX800 has several input connectors. The
following inputs are available for additional content sources:
• Two HDMI inputs (video systems with a single camera) /
One HDMI input (video systems with a dual camera)
• One DVI-I input
• One S-video
• One composite video
You can connect a computer to one of the video inputs in
order to share content locally or with conference participants.
Typically, a computer is connected to an HDMI or DVI-I
input. To get audio when using DVI-I, the computer must
also be connected to one of the codec's Audio line inputs
(Euroblock) * .
Note that the S-video and composite video inputs (BNC
connectors) are disabled when using DVI-I.
You must remove the video system's left side cover
to get access to the codec connectors. The cover is
fastened with magnets.
For a full description of the settings, refer to the
► System settings chapter.
Cisco offers a presentation cable that connects the
*
codec's DVI-I input and Audio line in port (Euroblock),
to the computer's VGA and mini jack connectors.
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Introduction Web interface
Audio Line
(Euroblock,
Video and content quality
Use the Video > Input > Connector n > Quality
optimize quality with respect to motion or sharpness.
Sharpness provides the best quality for detailed images and
graphics, while Motion is best when there is a lot of motion
in the picture. Typically, Sharpness is the best choice for
computer content, while Motion is the best choice for video.
The default value is Motion for Connector 2; and Sharpness
for Connector 3 and Connector 4.
System settings
inputs
3.5 mm)
Codec connector panel
setting to
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Setting passwords
Connector 4 (DVI-I)
Connector 3 (HDMI)
Connector 2 (HDMI)
Connector 1 (HDMI)
These connectors are used This connector is used for
for the integrated cameras the integrated camera in a
in a dual camera system. single camera system.
Do not disconnect! Do not disconnect!
Source type and source name
The default source type is Camera for Connector 2, and PC
for Connector 3 and Connector 4.
Use the Video > Input > Connector n > InputSourceType
Video > Input > Connector n > Name
modify the naming.
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