Polycom A, 3725-61794-005 Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls

User’s Guide for Polycom HDX Systems and the Polycom Touch Control

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Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls

During some multipoint calls, you can use chair control to manage the video.

In this type of call, the chair controller can choose the site whose video is sent

to other sites in the conference. The chair controller can also disconnect a site

or end the conference. Any participant can choose to view a specific site,

request to be the broadcaster, or request to be chair controller.

Only one site at a time can be the chair controller. Before a site can become the

controller, the site with control must give up control.

The type of host for the multipoint call and the systems in the call determine

whether chair control is available.

Discussion Multiple sites are displayed in continuous presence.

The current speaker’s image is highlighted.

Presentation The speaker sees continuous presence while the other

sites see the speaker in full screen on the monitor.

Full Screen The site that is speaking is shown in full screen to all

other sites. The current speaker sees the previous

speaker.

Setting Description

Hosted by... Allows chair control if...

Video Conferencing

System The call includes:

•Polycom HDX systems, ViewStation® EX, ViewStation

FX, VSX®, and VS4000™ systems connected by IP

H.323, ISDN H.320, or both

•Other systems connected by ISDN H.320 only

Bridge Allowed by the bridge

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Page Using the Polycom Touch Control Powering the System On and Off Power On Self Test (POST) Calling and Answering Answering a Call Placing a Call Calling by Entering a Name or Number Calling from the Recent Calls List Calling from the Favorites Screen Calling from the Directory Calling from the Calendar Call Screen Ending a Call Types of Video Calls You Can Make Participating in an Encrypted Call Controlling What You See Selecting and Adjusting a Camera or Other Video Source Page Starting and Stopping Camera Tracking with EagleEye Director Setting and Using Camera Presets Changing the Layout during a Video Call Adjusting Touch Control Brightness Controlling What You Hear Adjusting Volume Muting the Microphone Adjusting Touch Control Volume Enjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls Showing Content Showing Content from a Computer Connected Directly to the Polycom Touch Control Showing Content with People+Content IP Showing Content from a Computer Connected Directly to the HDX System Polycom HDX 9004, Polycom HDX 9002, and Polycom HDX 9001 systems Showing Content from a USB Drive Showing Content from a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player Showing Content with Polycom People on Content Using the Polycom UC Board Save and Retrieve Features Page Page Including Multiple Sites in Calls Placing a Multipoint Call Passwords for Multipoint Calls Multipoint Viewing Modes Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls 2Click Place a Call. 3Click Chair Control to go to the Chair Control screen. Changing the Way Calls Are Answered Tem por ari ly R efu sin g Ca lls Answering Video Calls Automatically Muting Automatically Answered Video Calls Allowing Video Display on the Web Page Managing Contacts Using Office Communicator or Microsoft Lync Viewing Microsoft Office Communications Server or Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Presence States Multipoint Calls Using Centralized Conferencing Control Protocol (CCCP) Muting in a CCCP Call Holding and Resuming CCCP Calls Customizing Your Workspace Allowing the Far Site to Control Your Camera Adjusting for Room Lighting Allow Room or Call Monitoring with the Polycom HDX Web Interface Using the Virtual Remote Control Polycom Solution Support