Information quoted from the product website:
The Sorenson VP-100 is a videophone appliance that sits on top of a TV and enables two-way video conferencing. The VP-100 does not require a PC or any other type of computer. The VP-100 provides an easy-to-use, auto updating appliance for high-quality video communication using standard broadband Internet services.
Sorenson Video Relay Service (VRS) is a free service for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community that enables anyone to conduct video relay calls with family, friends, or business associates through a certified ASL interpreter. The deaf user sees an ASL interpreter on their TV and signs to the interpreter, who then contacts the hearing user via a standard phone line and relays the conversation between the two parties. Hearing customers can also place video relay calls to any deaf or hard-of-hearing individual by simply dialing the toll free number 1-866-FAST-VRS (1-866-327-8877) with a standard telephone.
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Credit Note: Many of these instructions were taken from Sorenson's VP-100 User Guide. These instructions have been modified for the Videophone station located in the UNT Adaptive Lab.
1. Ask Lab Consultant for the Sorenson VP-100 remote control.
2. Turn on the TV by pressing the power button.
3. Turn on the Sorenson VP-100 using the on/off switch on the back and remove the lens cap.
4. The Main Screen appears:
6. Check the self view image and tilt the lens housing up or down as needed until you see the field of view you want.
7. If needed, focus the Sorenson VP-100 by rotating the focus ring around the lens. You are now ready to place or receive a call.
The Video Relay Service (VRS) is used to communicate to a hearing person.
The interpreter establishes a connection to the hearing
party and relays the
information between you and the hearing party.
1. From Sorenson VP-100 Main Screen, scroll down using the arrow keys on the Sorenson VP-100 remote control to Dial VRS button.
2. Select Dial VRS button by pressing ENTER on the remote control.
3. The Dial VRS screen appears:
3. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the phone number of the hearing person you want the VRS interpreter to call on your behalf.
4. Select the Dial button. The Sorenson VP-100 calls the Sorenson Video Relay Service.
5. A Sorenson VRS interpreter answers your videophone call and asks you for the name and telephone number of the person you wish to contact.
6. The VRS interpreter then contacts the person and informs them that you wish to begin a video relay call.
7. The interpreter establishes a connection to the hearing party and relays the information between you and the hearing party.
8. Select the Hang Up button to terminate the call.
Placing a Direct Call
The deaf or hard of hearing can call each other directly using the Sorenson
VP-100. There is no need
to use a video relay interpreter.
To place direct calls from the Sorenson VP-100
Main Screen:
1. Select the Dial button on the Main Screen.
2. Using the arrow keys on the Sorenson VP-100 remote control, navigate to the Manual Dial button and press ENTER on the remote control.
4. Use the number keys on the Sorenson VP-100 remote control to enter the videophone number of the person you wish to call.
5. Select the Dial button on the screen, and press ENTER on the remote control.
6. The Sorenson VP-100 indicates it is dialing on the Main Screen and rings while you wait for your call to connect to the party you are calling.
7. When the other party answers the call, the videophone call begins.
8. Select the Hang Up button to terminate the call.
When viewing the Main Screen, you are able to receive calls.
1. When you have an incoming call, an Incoming Call dialog box appears on your screen:
2. The phone flasher also indicates that you have an incoming call.
3. Select Accept by pressing Enter on the remote control to receive the call. Select Reject to reject the call.
Using Sorenson VP-100 Remote Control
You will need the Sorenson VP-100 remote control to accept and place calls. Here are some basic key functions:
NUMBER keys - Use the number keys when numeric information is required, such as a phone number.
ARROW keys - Use the arrow keys to navigate to a desire button or box
on the screen.
LEFT ARROW key - Performs as a backspace when entering
alphanumeric information.
ENTER Key - Applies the selected button.
CANCEL Key - Returns to the Main Screen.
TOGGLE VIDEO DISPLAY - Allows you to switch between Dual, Full, and
Default View.
DUAL - Allows you to see yourself
(self view) and the other party (remote view) at the same time.
FULL - Single view that fills the
entire screen. Can be viewed in self or remote view.
DEFAULT - Allows you to view the
default Main Screen.
SELF/REMOTE VIEW - Toggles between self view and remote view.
SELF VIEW -
Allows you to see yourself.
REMOTE VIEW -
Allows you to see the party you are in call with.
If you have any further questions about the Sorenson Videophone and its use, please ask a lab consultant.
Our lab consultants have been specially trained on this system.