eLecture FAQ


	eLecture

FAQ.

Is there a user forum for eLecture?
Yes!

Can I install eLecture Server on the same computer where I already run Unreal Media and/or Archival Server?
Yes, you can. The installation of eLecture Server checks if Unreal Media and Archival servers are present on your system; if not then they will be installed together with eLecture Server.

Can my lecture have some web-based users that participate using WebELecture and others participating with eLecture Console at the same time?
Yes, of course. Web-based users view video with Flash Player, therefore, you must select h.264 / AAC encoding at the Live Server side. eLecture Console users running OS earlier than Windows 7, will need to install decoders. We recommend free h.264/AAC decoders from DivX.

What TCP ports do I need to open in my organization firewall in order to serve lectures to outside eLecture Console users?
TCP port 8432 for eLecture server and 5119 for Media Server which streams live video feeds. Both ports can be changed with configuration programs.

How can I control the size of Flash player that appears on web page?
If you add video feeds by importing Live Server's configuration file, then the size will be taken from live source description. To set custom size, you can add feed manually, and specify desired size in description, for example "400x300".

What live sources can be used for broadcasting?
The Unreal Live Server works with USB and Firewire digital cameras; analog cameras connected to Video Capture card; hardware encoding appliances supporting DirectShow. Screen capture component can be used as a video source as well. Furthermore, you can use our UM300 and UM400 devices and completely avoid installation of Live Server.

How do I add new languages to eLecture Console and eLecture Administration Console?
Locate files named "lang.lang" and "serverlang.lang" in the appropriate installation folders. Open these files in Notepad program. Add new language blocks or change existing ones. Save files as Unicode.

After I change the default path for archiving video feeds, my previously configured lectures don't show any archived feeds in the "Lectures History" view.
The new setting will apply only to new lectures and new streaming feeds added to existing lectures. To apply it to previously configured lectures, simply re-add any streaming feed to lecture configuration.

I need to run advanced queries on the eLecture SQL Server database. I also need to protect the database from unauthorized use.
Install free Microsoft Management Studio for your version of SQL Server and run any queries on eLecture database. Do not change the database as this can break eLecture functionality. Furthermore, you can disable remote connections to eLecture database to make sure it's protected from unauthorized usage.