Polycom HDX 8000 series User manual

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OTN Training Reference Manual
Education and Administration e-Training
Course:
Polycom HDX 8000 Reference Manual

About this Guide
This guide includes all of the printable PDFs from the Education
and Administration e-Training course for the Polycom HDX
videoconferencing system.
Learning Objectives:
•Demonstrate an understanding of the mission, services
and impact of the Ontario Telemedicine Network
•Identify and explain basic terms and concepts associated
with educational and administrative telemedicine delivery
•Acquire knowledge and skill in utilizing the Polycom HDX
telemedicine equipment for educational and
administrative purposes
•Demonstrate an understanding of OTN web based
applications including webcasting and Ncompass
•Be able to effectively participate and host an educational
and administrative event via videoconference
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Table of Contents
UNIT 2 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ONTARIO TELEMEDICINE NETWORK...................4
OTN Member Facing Services............................................................................................................... 5
UNIT 3 - TELEMEDICINE 101: BASIC TERMINOLOGY........................................................6
Key Telemedicine Terms and Concepts ................................................................................................. 7
Privacy and Security in Educational and Administrative Sessions....................................................... 11
UNIT 4 - TELEMEDICINE EQUIPMENT TRAINING - POLYCOM ........................................13
Polycom HDX Quick Reference Guide ................................................................................................ 14
Polycom Remote Control Quick Reference Guide............................................................................... 15
Hooking Up a Laptop Quick Reference Guide ..................................................................................... 16
Equipment Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 17
UNIT 5 – PARTICIPATING AND HOSTING EDUCATIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS .................................................................................................19
How to Set Up the Room for a Telemedicine Event .............................................................................20
Tips on Participating in a Telemedicine Event...................................................................................... 21
Videoconference Etiquette Guidelines ................................................................................................. 22
Tips on Hosting or Moderating a Telemedicine Event .......................................................................... 23
Powerpoint Presentation Guidelines for Videoconferencing ................................................................ 24
Presenter Guidelines............................................................................................................................ 25
UNIT 6 – OTN SCHEDULING AND WEBCASTING SERVICES............................................26
How to Access Live and Archived Webcasts – Check Sheet............................................................... 27
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UNIT 2 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ONTARIO
TELEMEDICINE NETWORK
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The OTN Member Facing Services
Regional Managers
•Lead the process of setting up and managing sites and systems across
the province
•Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers,
every day, everywhere
•Assist new and existing members with scheduling and establishing
telemedicine partnerships
•Submit training requests on behalf of members to the training team
Schedulers
•Assist in scheduling clinical, educational and administrative events
•Work with members using three models including: self-scheduling,
assisted and full service scheduling
•Work closely with other departments at OTN to ensure the planning and
execution of an event run smoothly
Trainers
•Provide live training sessions to new members that focus on knowledge
acquisition and application
•Offer refresher courses for existing members and sites
•Design and manage interactive eTraining courses that incorporate
multimedia objects, videos and simulations in order to bring online content
to life
Service Desk Representatives
•Respond to members by providing expert technical support before, during
and after videoconferences
•Reconnect dropped or missed calls and troubleshoot video and audio
difficulties
•Monitor webcasts to ensure technical quality
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UNIT 3 - TELEMEDICINE 101: BASIC
TERMINOLOGY
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Key Telemedicine Terms and Concepts
Telemedicine
Telemedicine refers to the process whereby medical information is transferred
through the phone or the Internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting
and sometimes performing remote medical procedures or examinations. Typical
telemedicine events at OTN are performed via videoconference and involve:
1. A medical consultation between a patient and a physician.
2. Health care professionals discussing a case
Videoconference
Videoconferencing uses telecommunications of audio and video to bring people
at different sites together for a meeting. As we will see shortly, this can involve a
meeting between two sites, or involve the participation of multiple sites. Besides
the audio and visual transmission of meeting activities, videoconferencing can be
used to share documents, computer-displayed information such as powerpoint
slides, videos and software applications.
Learning Content Management System
A learning content management system (LCMS) is software for delivering,
tracking and managing training/education. Most LCMSs are web-based to
facilitate access to learning content and administration. This allows learners to
access a wide variety of interactive educational materials from any computer that
has an internet connection. The LCMS system used by OTN is called Desire to
Learn, and contains individual courses, searchable learning objects, course lists,
and educational calendars.
Telemedicine Coordinator
The Telemedicine Coordinator is the person in charge of the videoconferencing
equipment at each site. This job is often shared among several individuals, and
has three major components:
1. Resource Person: The TMC is the first point of contact for anyone using
the equipment at their site. They are an expert on how to operate the
equipment and deliver effective videoconference presentations. The also
know how to access resources such as the OTN website, contact the
Regional Manager or request training from the training department.
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2. Scheduler: The TMC is responsible for scheduling videoconferences at
their site. This may involve interacting with the OTN scheduling office
using the Videoconference Request Form, or scheduling sessions
themselves using the Ncompass online scheduling software.
3. Technical Support Coordinator: The TMC must ensure that all users of the
videoconferencing equipment know how to contact the OTN Service Desk
if they are in need of technical assistance of any kind.
Types of Videoconferences
Here at OTN, we have broken our types of videoconferences into 3 main
categories:
1. Educational: Videoconferences that are focused on training, learning and
continuing professional development. Some examples include lectures,
workshops or case-based learning sessions. Educational events can
either be:
(A) Closed – where participants are pre-determined and invited
(B) Open – anyone can sign up and participate in this event
2. Administrative: Videoconferences that involve meetings between different
sites. Some examples include committee meetings, announcements or
policy discussions.
3. Clinical: Videoconferences that are focused on patient care. These are
the foundation and focus of OTNs services and have 2 subcategories:
(A) Direct Clinical: A consultation involving a patient and a physician.
(B) Indirect Clinical: A conference that does not include a patient. This
typically involves physicians or health care providers discussing
specific patient cases.
Host vs. Participant
Host
All videoconferences have one site that is designated as the host site. The host
is responsible for:
1. Scheduling the event
2. Making sure that the videoconference connection is established
properly. This is achieved by either dialing the remote site directly (in a
point to point call), or performing a roll call to ensure that all sites have
been connected (in a multipoint call)
In a clinical event, the host site is the one that has the consulting physician.
In an educational event, the host site has the presenter at it. In an
administrative event, the host site has the moderator at it.
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Participant
All other sites involved in a conference that are NOT the host site are called
participants. A participant merely has to have their videoconference system
turned on 10-15 minutes prior to the event, and the session will begin
automatically at the scheduled time.
Styles of Videoconferences
There are 2 styles of videoconferences, and they depend on how many
videoconference systems are involved in the call.
1. Point-to-Point: This is a videoconference between only 2 sites. For these,
you will always see the other site on the monitor, and the other site will
see you on their monitor. The microphone usually stays on for these
videoconferences, and the participants interact very much as if they are in
the same room. A typical point-to-point call begins when the host site
picks up the remote and manually dials the participant site, very much like
calling someone on the telephone.
2. Multipoint: This is a videoconference involving more than 2 sites. It could
be as few as 3 sites or as many as 40 sites or more. OTN sets up all its
multipoint calls using a program called a bridge. A bridge is like the hub of
a wheel, and all the spokes of the wheel are the videoconference systems
involved in a call. When a call is scheduled to begin, the bridge dials all of
the systems one time and connects them automatically. The call will also
end promptly at the pre-determined end time. It is important to note that
all of OTN’s videoconferences are fully encrypted and secure. No
unauthorized system can dial in and see or hear anything you are
discussing once a call has begun.
Modes of Videoconferences
In a Multipoint event there are three possible modes that can be selected. They
are:
•Voice Activated
•Continuous Presence
•Lecture
Voice activated mode is the default setting for videoconferences. In a voice
activated call, the camera will shift and display the site that is speaking. This
means that this site will be displayed on the main screen of all the systems
involved in the call, so it makes for an excellent mode for presentations, lectures,
and multimedia presentations. It is important in a voice activated call for all sites
except the speaking site to keep microphones on mute. The microphone should
only be unmated when a person at a site wants to speak.
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Continuous Presence is a visual set-up where all sites are visible on the screen
at the same time. In other words, the effect is much like “Hollywood Squares.”
This set up works only when there are a few sites (lets say 5 or less) on a call
and must be requested when scheduling your event.
Lecture Mode allows the site that is presenting to view the other sites in a
rotating cycle during the videoconference. The participating sites will be
displayed on the Lecturer’s screen for a predetermined duration. All of the other
sites see the lecturer’s site on their screen. This also must be requested when
scheduling your event.
Webcasting
Webcasting refers to the process where an educational videoconference session
is broadcast over the web (Internet) at the same time. There are two kinds of
webcasts:
Live Webcasts: For videoconferences with live webcasting, the presenter delivers
the session from a videoconference location but where the session can be
viewed either by videoconference or through the web. Participants viewing
through the web only need to log onto a computer with Internet access. This
session is time dependent, as participants must “tune into” the web at a specific
time.
Archived Webcasts: This means that the session has been “taped” and is
available for viewing at a later time. It is stored on the servers at OTN, and can
be accessed through the Webcasting link on the OTN website.
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Privacy and Security in Educational and Administrative
Sessions
Before the Videoconference Begins:
Prepare and place a sign for use outside the door when a videoconference
session is under way. The sign might read ‘Videoconference in progress, please
do not disturb’. This sign should be displayed prominently on the entrance to the
room and posted before the session begins. In order to avoid unplanned
interruptions, lock the door to the meeting room.
Please ensure that the camera on the videoconferencing unit is not pointing to or
capturing a door opening or a door with a window. Unsuspecting patients could
be walking by and inadvertently have their images captured and transmitted to
individuals participating in your educational session.
If the telemedicine platform is situated in a multipurpose room and privacy is
required, make sure the videoconference unit is turned off and unplugged when
the room is being used for purposes other than telemedicine and back on when
the occupation for those purposes is over.
“Mic-off” setting should be enabled prior to and at the conclusion of a session.
Always confirm that you have the correct address before dialing a participant site.
If your videoconference system is situated in multipurpose rooms please ensure
that you cancel your registration and/or your videoconferencing system if you
decide not to participate in an educational event. Otherwise your system will
launch as scheduled.
If you are inadvertently connected with the wrong site and/or system please
disconnect immediately and contact the OTN Privacy Officer at [email protected]
to inform them of the incident. Ensure you leave your name and contact
information.
If you are a participant in a telemedicine event and you see a patient or unusual
activity on screen please contact OTN’s Service Desk immediately.
During a Videoconference:
Verify that a secure connection has been made by ensuring that the lock icon in
the upper right of the screen is in the “locked” position. If the lock is in the “open”
position, notify the Service Desk of the problem prior to commencing the
meeting.
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If privacy is required during a videoconference, move the camera to a position in
the room where no one can be seen, such as the ceiling or a sign on the wall.
This can be set as “Preset 9” for easy access. Also ensure to put the
microphone on mute. Now any participating sites will not be able to see or hear
anything that is occurring in your room.
After a Videoconference:
When the telemedicine platform is a shared resource (i.e. being used in a
boardroom or meeting room), consideration should be given to securing the
remote control in a locked cabinet or in a location with limited access.
Where possible ensure the videoconference system is turned off and un-plugged.
If this is not practical ensure the camera is left pointed to a place where a person
will not be in view when a call comes in.
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UNIT 4 – TELEMEDICINE EQUIPMENT TRAINING -
POLYCOM
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Polycom HDX
Quick Reference Guide
1 Plug the power cable into the power
outlet in the wall.
Plug the network cable into the
network outlet in the wall. The network
cable must be plugged into the OTN-
dedicated network outlet.
2
Verify that the Power Bar is turned
On – The power supplies the whole
system – you can turn off your system
here at the end of your session.
3
4Verify that the monitor is on
Verify that the codec/camera is on
by checking the switch on the front of
the tower or by pressing the power
button at the top of the remote control.
5
Place call to patient/virtual site.
Press the Directory button on the
remote – select entry from the Global
directory and highlight the desired
location
Press the Call button to connect to site.
6
7Pick up the remote control.
Unmute your videoconferencing sound
by pressing the orange “Mute” button
located in the center of the remote
control.
OTN SERVICE DESK 1-866-454-6861
Reminder – provide site name/number when contacting service desk:
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Remote Control
The diagram below illustrates the Polycom Remote Control and
highlights some of the more commonly used buttons that are
supported in OTN videoconferences.
Press to power the system on; hold to power o
View button presses and various menus
Select a camera or other video source
Start and stop sending content to far sites
Zoom the camera in or out
Return to the home screen
View or manage directory entries
End a call
Delete letters or numbers
Enter letters or numbers; move the
camera to a stored preset position
Control a programmed recording
device or Polycom RSS
Access the online help; see
system status in a call
Cycle through display layouts
Select a far-site camera or video source
Navigate through menus
Select a near-site camera or video source
Return to the previous screen
Place or answer a call
Display the onscreen keyboard
to enter text
Display menu of optional features
Store camera presets (when followed by
a number); delete all camera presets
Conrm your current selection; perform
functions on highlighted items
Press once for a dot, twice
for a colon, three times for
an asterisk
Increase or decrease the sound
you hear from the far sites
Mute the microphone audio you’re
sending to the far sites
Using the Remote Control
You use the remote control to place calls, adjust the volume, navigate screens, and select options.
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Hooking up a Laptop
Quick Reference Guide
Turn the power on the laptop.
Connect the VGA cable from the
videoconference system to the laptop.
1
2
Press the same keys you would use
when displaying your desktop through
a projector, usually one of the following
combinations: Fn+F4 (or) Fn+F7 (or)
Fn+F8.
3
To display the desktop:
•Polycom: press the silver
“Content” button.
•Tandberg: press the blue
“Presentation” button.
To return to the camera view:
•Polycom: press the silver
“Content” button again.
•Tandberg: press the blue
“Presentation” button again.
5
4
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the desktop still does not
appear on the screen, you need
to change the resolution of your
computer. Select 1024 X 768
for the best results.
BEST PRACTICE
Make sure to switch between the
desktop and camera view for more
interactive presentations.
Polycom Tandberg
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Equipment Troubleshooting
The system does not work / won’t power up
•Verify that the system is plugged into the power outlet.
•Verify that the network cable is plugged into the appropriate port in the wall.
•Verify that the cables are securely plugged into the back of the codec.
•Call the OTN Service Desk if the above has been checked and problem persists.
I cannot connect to a site
•Check that all cables and plugs are securely plugged in.
•Check that you have the correct site selection.
•Call OTN Service Desk for assistance.
I cannot hear the other site
•Verify that the other site has un-muted their microphone.
•Verify that the other site has positioned their microphone correctly, if the microphone
is movable
•Verify that your site has its volume turned up.
•Call the OTN Service Desk if the above has been checked and problem persists.
I hear echoes when I am speaking to the remote site
•Echoes are always caused by the far site in a call. Have the far site decrease the
volume and make sure that their microphones are placed away from the system and
monitor speakers.
I cannot see the other site
•Verify that your monitor is turned on.
•Make sure that the other site has their camera positioned correctly (not aimed at a
wall).
•Call OTN Service Desk if the above has been checked and the problem persists.
My monitor is displaying black and white (no color)
•Check that all cables and plugs are securely plugged in at the back of the codec.
The session was interrupted and connections lost
•Keep system on, attempt to reconnect.
•Call the OTN Service Desk if the above has been checked and the problem persists.
My screen is dusty and has finger marks on it
•Clean with a damp cloth after turning off the monitor.
•To keep the system looking brand new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent
solution.
•Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzene, or abrasive cleaners since
they will damage the cabinet.
•As a safety precaution, unplug the system before cleaning it. Never attempt to
sterilize this unit. If required to be used in a sterilized environment, use suitable
protective covers.
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Accessing the OTN Service Desk
Examples of when to call your Local IT Person or Telemedicine Coordinator
or the OTN Service Desk
Your Local IT Person or Telemedicine
Coordinator
OTN Support: 1- 866-454- 6861
Your internet is down If call does not connect
Network cable is broken or missing If call quality is poor
If video camera is experiencing problems
You cannot find the remote control Call drops and you are unable to reconnect
You do not know which network jack to
plug into
OTN Service Desk Support Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00AM to 7:00 PM
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UNIT 5 – PARTICIPATING AND HOSTING
EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS
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