Polycom 9.0.6 manual Including Multiple Sites in Calls, About Multipoint Calls

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Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series

Including Multiple Sites in Calls

Your system may be configured to participate in multipoint calls. During a multipoint call, multiple sites can see and hear each other. You can also share content in a multipoint call, just as you can in a point-to-point call.

Some systems, such as the VSX 5000 and VSX 6000, are not compatible with the optional embedded MPPlus Multipoint software. These systems can be used to participate as a site in a multipoint call but cannot initiate a multipoint call.

If the multipoint call disconnects after five minutes, the system that you are using may only have multipoint demonstration capabilities. For information about adding the full version of embedded MPPlus Multipoint software, contact your Polycom sales representative.

About Multipoint Calls

You can host multipoint calls using a video conferencing system with multipoint capabilities, or you can use a bridge such as the Polycom MGC™ or the Polycom RMX 2000™. The way a multipoint call is hosted affects the conference as shown in this table:

Hosted by...	Lets you include...	Supports these calls...

Video Conferencing System	Number of sites allowed by the system	• Any combination of IP, ISDN,
		V.35/Serial, and audio-only
		• Any combination of SIP, ISDN,
		V.35/Serial, and audio-only

Bridge	Number of sites allowed by the bridge	• Any combination of IP, SIP, ISDN,
		V.35/Serial, and audio-only

Placing a Multipoint Call

How you place a multipoint call depends on whether you’re using a Polycom system with multipoint capabilities or a bridge such as the Polycom MGC.

•For calls hosted by a video conferencing system, you can define a multiple-site directory entry to call all of the sites at one time. Alternatively, you can place a call to the first site and then add other sites after the first call connects. The other sites can call the Polycom system to join the call.

•For calls hosted by a bridge, contact your system administrator for more information.

•VSX 3000, VSX 3000A, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, and VSX 7000e systems with optional multipoint capabilities can host multipoint calls that include up

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Contents Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series Trademark Information Contents Starting a Stream Viewing a Stream Using the Remote Control Getting Started Guide for the VSX SeriesVSX Series Remote Control Mute the sound you hear from the speakersAnswering a Video Call Calling and AnsweringPlacing a Video Call Calling from the Recent Calls List Ending a Video Call Placing Audio-only Calls and Adding Audio-only Sites Types of Calls You Can MakeFrom You can call By dialing Press Call on the remote control Selecting and Adjusting a Camera or Other Video Source Controlling What You SeeEnding an Audio-only Call Near or Focus the camera by turning the focus wheel Setting and Using Camera Presets Switching Between Full-Screen Video and the Home Screen Enabling Dual Monitor EmulationScroll to Dual Monitor Emulation and press Specifying When to Display the PIP Showing, Moving, and Turning Off the PIPEnabling Automatic Camera Tracking PowerCam Plus Only Select this setting To show the PIPAdjusting Volume Controlling What You HearMuting the Microphone Muting the SpeakersShowing Content from a Computer Showing ContentEnjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls Showing Content with People+Content IP Points to note about People+Content IPResolution Refresh Rates Hz Showing Content with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShareGraphics or Showing Content from a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player Searching the Directory Working with Directory EntriesDown Adding, Editing, and Deleting Directory Entries This field Enter this informationCategorizing Directory Entries Select Edit GroupsRefreshing Global Directory Entries Including Multiple Sites in Calls About Multipoint CallsPlacing a Multipoint Call Hosted by Lets you include Supports these callsSupplying a Password for Bridge Calls About Multipoint Viewing Modes Setting DescriptionSystems with See this Click Place a Call Using Chair Control for Multipoint CallsHosted by Allows chair control if Temporarily Refusing Calls Changing the Way Calls Are AnsweredTo Auto Answer Point-to-Point Video , press Answering Calls AutomaticallyAuto Answer Multipoint Video , press Muting Automatically Answered Calls Scheduling CallsScroll to Mute Auto Answer Calls and press Allowing the Far Site to Control Your Camera Customizing Your WorkspaceScroll to Far Control of Near Camera and press Hearing Audio Confirmation When You Dial Displaying the Far Site’s Name When the Call ConnectsScroll to Keypad Audio Confirmation and press Setting Camera Brightness VSX 3000 Only Adjusting for Room LightingScroll to Backlight Compensation and press Using Avaya Network Features with Video Calls Changing the System Color SchemeStreaming a Conference to the Web Starting a StreamViewing a Stream Click View a MeetingTo place a video call using the SoundStation VTX 1000 phone Ending a Call Using Your VSX 3000 System as a Computer Monitor Ending a Call with Audio-only ParticipantsBefore You Begin Video Conferencing Tips Tips for Great MeetingsTips for Great Video Tips for Great AudioTips for Showing Content