Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users

Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued)

 

 

 

 

Monitor

 

System VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or Visual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concert

Condition

PIP

1

2

 

3

4

VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four-way call:

None

Far

Near

 

Far (2)

Far (3)

 

presentation mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four-way call:

None

Far

Near

 

Far (2)

Far (3)

 

full-screen mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232 Interface

RS-232 Control Mode

In Control Mode, the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 is under the control of the PC or other device connected to its RS-232 port.

RS-232 Pass-Thru Mode

Pass-Thru Mode allows two endpoints to pass data from one unit’s RS-232 port to the other unit’s RS-232 port, using the H.320 call as the connection. Pass-Thru Mode is a proprietary feature that is only available if both endpoints are ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 systems. Pass-Thru Mode is available only in H.320 mode (ISDN or V.35/RS-449/RS-530) calls. It is not available in H.323 (IP) video calls or multi-point calls.

Note

When using Pass-Thru Mode, both endpoints must be set to the same baud rate.

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EX, FX, VS4000, EX4000, FX4000, VS4000 specifications

Polycom is a leading name in video conferencing and collaboration solutions, and their product line, including the EX4000, FX4000, and VS4000, exemplifies their commitment to delivering high-quality communication experiences. Each of these systems is designed to meet specific needs in the realm of video conferencing.

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