Administrator’s Guide for the V500 System

Setting

Description

 

 

Recent Calls

Specifies whether to display the Recent Calls button on the home

 

screen. The Recent Calls screen lists the site number or name,

 

the date and time, and whether the call was incoming or outgoing.

 

NOTE: If the Call Detail Report option is not selected, the Recent

 

Calls option is not available.

 

 

Far Site Name

Specifies the time period the far-site name appears on screen

Display Time

when calls first connect.

 

 

Configuring Remote Control Behavior

You can customize the behavior of the remote control to support the your environment.

To configure remote control behavior:

1.Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > System Settings > Remote Control.

2.Configure these settings:

Setting

Description

 

 

Keypad Audio

Specifies whether to play a voice confirmation of numbers

Confirmation

selected with the remote control.

 

 

Remote Control

Specifies whether the camera moves to presets or creates DTMF

Keypad

tones when the remote control keypad buttons are pressed.

 

 

Configuring Directory Settings

You can customize the behavior of the Directory on the Directory screen.

To configure system settings:

1.Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > System Settings > Directory.

2.Configure these settings:

Setting

Description

 

 

System Name

Enter or change the system name in this field. This name appears

 

on the screen for the far site when you are making calls.

 

 

Allow Directory

Specifies whether you can save changes you make to the

Changes

directory.

 

 

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Polycom V500 Configuring Remote Control Behavior, Configuring Directory Settings, To configure remote control behavior

V500 specifications

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One of the standout features of the Polycom V500 is its exceptional video quality. It supports high-definition video at resolutions up to 1280x720, ensuring that participants experience crystal clear visuals during video calls. This quality is complemented by Polycom’s renowned audio technology, which includes noise reduction features and advanced echo cancellation, allowing users to hear and be heard clearly, regardless of their location.

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