Configuring the codec as an MCU

Last Updated : Jun 02, 2025 |

About this task

You can configure the codec as a multipoint control unit (MCU) and use the corresponding features for video conferencing, including audio and video mixing and transcoding. You can also select the appropriate conference mode for a live discussion or lecture.

For more information about using MCU conferencing features, see the Call Operations chapter in Using Avaya Room System C100 Series.

Before you begin

Ensure that you have purchased an MCU license from Avaya before proceeding with this configuration. For more information about purchasing the MCU license, contact Avaya Support.

Procedure

  1. On the Settings menu, go to Call > EMCU.
  2. On the EMCU page, for the EMCU Authentication setting, click Import.
  3. In the new window, browse to the location of the license file and select it.
  4. To test the EMCU connection for 20 minutes, select the Try MCU(20 minutes) check box.
  5. If you selected to test the EMCU connection, for the Conference Mode setting, select one of the following options:

    • Discussion Mode: All conference participants can hear and talk to each other.

    • Lecture Mode: The codec identifies only one video source as the primary one, all other participants can hear its audio and view the presentation but cannot talk to each other.

  6. Click Save.