Polycom HDX Systems About Multipoint Viewing Modes

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About Multipoint Viewing Modes

What you see during a multipoint call can vary depending on how the Polycom

HDX system is configured, the number of sites participating, and whether

content is shared. The multipoint viewing mode configured on the host system

is the one used in the call. The following table describes the different

multipoint viewing modes.

Setting Description

Auto

Allow the system to switch between Discussion and

Presentation modes, based on the interaction between the

sites.

 If more than one site is talking at the same time, the

system uses Discussion mode so that all speakers can be

seen.

 If one speaker talks without interruption for about 15

seconds, the system uses Presentation mode so that all

participants can see the speaker in a larger picture.

Discussion

View all of the sites at the same time, including your own site.

This is also known as continuous presence.

Systems with: See this:

Single monitor All sites, each in its own window

Dual monitors Speaker on second monitor with other

sites on first monitor, or one far site on

each monitor

Presentation

View the person who is speaking. This is also known as voice

activated switching.

The current speaker always sees up to four far sites, each in its

own window, on the first monitor.

Systems with: See this:

Single monitor Speaker in full screen

Dual monitors Speaker on the first monitor and near site

on the second monitor

Full Screen

Enable every site in the call to see the speaker full screen. The

current speaker sees the previous speaker.

Contents

Main Trademark Information Patent Information Contents Page Users Guide for Polycom HDX Systems Using the Remote Control Calling and Answering Answering a Video Call Press Call on the remote control. Placing a Video Call Calling by Entering a Name or Number Calling from the Recent Calls List Calling from the Contacts or Speed Dial List Calling from the Directory Ending a Video Call Types of Calls You Can Make Placing Audio-only Calls and Adding Audio-only Sites Placing an Audio-only Call Adding an Audio-only Call to a Video Call Adding a Video Call to an Audio-only Call Ending an Audio-only Call Controlling What You See Selecting and Adjusting a Camera or Other Video Source Setting and Using Camera Presets Press Preset on the remote control. Switching Between Full Screen Video and the Home Screen Press Near on the remote control. Press Home on the remote control. Enabling Dual Monitor Emulation Showing, Moving, and Turning Off the PIP Specifying When to Display the PIP Controlling What You Hear Adjusting Volume Press Volume. Muting the Microphone Press Mute on the remote control. Showing Content Showing Content from a Computer Showing Content with People+Content IP Showing Content with a Computer Connected Directly to the System Press Content on the remote control or press Camera and select Showing Content from a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player Showing Content with People On Content Working with Directory Entries Searching the Directory Adding, Editing, and Deleting Directory Entries Categorizing Directory Entries Refreshing Global Directory Entries Including Multiple Sites in Calls About Multipoint Calls Placing a Multipoint Call Supplying a Password for Bridge Calls About Multipoint Viewing Modes Controlling How the System Answers Multipoint Calls Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls Page Changing the Way Calls Are Answered Temporarily Refusing Calls Answering Calls Automatically Muting Automatically Answered Calls Using Microsoft LCS Features with Video Calls Adding and Removing Microsoft LCS Contacts Viewing Microsoft LCS Contact Status Customizing Your Workspace Allowing the Far Site to Control Your Camera Displaying the Far Sites Name When the Call Connects Hearing Audio Confirmation When You Dial Adjusting for Room Lighting