Polycom VSX Series Including Multiple Sites in Calls

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Including Multiple Sites in Calls

You can use the VSX system to participate in multipoint conferences. During a

multipoint conference, a multipoint conferencing unit (MCU) enables the video

to switch between sites so that you can always see and hear the participant

who is speaking. You can also share content in a multipoint call, just as you

can in a point-to-point call.

About Multipoint Calls

With the VSX system you can make multipoint calls using an external MCU or

the internal multipoint option. The type of MCU affects the conference as

shown in this table:

This MCU… Lets you include… Supports

these calls…

Lets you add

sites…

Internal MCU Up to four video

sites, including this

site

IP, ISDN, or

both

Before the call

begins, and

during the call

External MCU Number of sites

allowed by the MCU

IP, ISDN, or

both

Before the call

begins, and

depending on the

MCU and

conference type,

during the call

For calls using the internal MCU option, the VSX system can initiate the call or

the other sites can call the VSX system to join the conference.

Placing a Multipoint Call

How you place a multipoint call depends on whether you’re using the internal

MCU option or an external MCU. If your organization uses Polycom’s

PathNavigator™, you can also use PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand

feature to place multipoint calls.

 For calls using the internal MCU option, you can define a multi-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.

 For calls using an external MCU, you may need to enter calling

information about all of the sites before the call begins. Contact your

system administrator for more information.

 For calls using PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand feature, the

system administrator must:

 Register the VSX system with PathNavigator.

 Configure the VSX system to use PathNavigator for multipoint calls.

Contents

Main Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series Trademark Information Patent Information Contents Page Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series System Basics Using the Remote Control VSX Series Remote Control VSX Series Remote Control (VSX 8000) Getting More Information Calling and Answering Answering a Video Call >> 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 by Using the Directory Ending a Video Call Types of Video Calls You Can Make Placing Audio-only Calls and Adding Audio-Only Sites (VSX 8000) 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 Page Setting and Using Camera Presets >> Press Preset. Switching Between Full Screen Video and the Home Screen >> Press Near. >> Press Home. Showing, Moving, and Turning Off the PIP Enabling Voice Tracking to Presets (VSX 8000 Only) >> Press Auto again. Controlling What You Hear Adjusting Volume >> Press Volume. Muting the Microphone >> Press Mute on the remote control. Enjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls Showing Content and Video Sources What You See When You Show Content Showing Content from a Laptop or PC Before You Begin Showing Content with the VSX 7000 System >> Press on the Visual Concert VSX unit or press Graphics on the Showing Content with the VSX 8000 System Using a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player Working with Directory Entries Searching the Directory Adding, Editing, and Deleting Directory Entries Page Categorizing Directory Entries Including Multiple Sites in Calls About Multipoint Calls Placing a Multipoint Call Supplying a Password for External MCU Calls Setting the Multipoint Viewing Mode 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 Scheduling Calls Using the VTX 1000 Conference Phone in Video Calls Placing a Video Call with the VTX Conference Phone Adding Sites to a Video Call Using the VTX Conference Phone Muting the Audio in a Call that Includes a VTX Conference Phone >> Adding Video to a VTX Conference Phone Audio-only Call Ending a Call Ending a Call with Audio-Only Participants Streaming a Conference to the Web Starting a Stream Viewing a Stream >> Customizing Your Workspace Allowing the Far Site to Control Your Camera Specifying When to Display the PIP Displaying the Far Sites Name When the Call Connects Hearing Audio Confirmation When You Dial Adjusting for Room Lighting Setting Camera Brightness (VSX 3000 Only) Changing the System Color Scheme Enabling Dual Monitor Emulation Using Your VSX 3000 System as a PC Monitor Before You Begin Page Video Conferencing Tips Tips for Great Meetings Tips for Great Video Tips for Great Audio VSX 7000 and VSX 8000 Tips for Showing Documents (VSX 7000 and VSX 8000)