Polycom VSX8000 telephone
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• System Basics
• Using the Remote Control
• VSX Series Remote Control
• 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 from the Directory
• Ending a Video Call
• Types of Video 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
• Switching Between Full Screen Video and the Home Screen
• Showing, Moving, and Turning Off the PIP
• Enabling Automatic Camera Tracking (PowerCam Plus Only)
• CONTROLLING WHAT YOU HEAR
• Adjusting Volume
• Muting the Microphone
• Enjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls
• Showing Content and Video Sources
• Showing Content from a Computer
• Showing Content with People Content IP
• Showing Content with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II
• Using a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player
• 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 External MCU Calls
• About Multipoint Viewing Modes
• Controlling How the System Answers Multipoint Calls
• Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls
• Changing the Way Calls Are Answered
• Temporarily Refusing Calls
• Answering Calls Automatically
• Muting Automatically Answered Calls
• Scheduling Calls
• USING THE SOUNDSTATION VTX 1000 CONFERENCE PHONE IN VIDEO...
• Placing a Video Call with the SoundStation VTX 1000...
• Adding Sites to a Video Call Using the SoundStation VTX...
• Muting the Audio in a Call that Includes a SoundStation VTX...
• Adding Video to a SoundStation VTX 1000 Conference Phone...
• Ending a Call
• Ending a Call with Audio-only Participants
• Using Avaya Network Features with Video Calls
• USING MICROSOFT LCS FEATURES WITH VIDEO CALLS
• Adding and Removing Microsoft LCS Contacts
• Viewing Microsoft LCS Contact Status
• 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 Site’s 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 COMPUTER MONITOR
• Before You Begin
• Video Conferencing Tips
• Tips for Great Meetings
• Tips for Great Video
• Tips for Great Audio
• VSX Set-Top and Component Systems
• Tips for Showing Content
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• About This Guide
• Introducing the VSX Series
• VSX Models
• VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Desktop Systems
• VSX 5000 Set-top System
• VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A Set-top Systems
• VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems
• VSX 7000e Component System
• VSX 8000 Component System
• Key Features
• Breakthrough Video Quality
• Industry-Leading Audio Quality
• Rich Conference Experience
• Enhanced User Experience
• Easy Installation
• Security
• Remote Management
• Setting Up Your System Hardware
• System Back Panel Views
• VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Connector Panel
• VSX 5000 Back Panel
• VSX 6000 Back Panel
• VSX 6000A Back Panel
• VSX 7000 Back Panel
• VSX 7000s Back Panel
• VSX 7000e Back Panel
• VSX 8000 Back Panel
• Positioning the System
• Positioning Desktop Systems
• Positioning Set-top Systems
• Positioning Component Systems
• Connecting to the LAN
• Connecting to Other Networks
• Connecting Desktop Systems to the ISDN BRI Network
• Connecting Set-top and Component Systems to ISDN or Other...
• Connecting Cameras
• Connecting Document Cameras to Desktop Systems
• Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems
• Connecting Cameras to Component Systems
• Using a Desktop System as the Monitor for a Computer
• Connecting Monitors and Projectors
• Connecting Monitors to Set-Top Systems
• Additional TV Monitor
• VGA Monitor or Projector
• Connecting Monitors to Component Systems
• Additional TV Monitor
• VGA Monitor or Projector
• Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000
• About Polycom Microphones and the SoundStation VTX 1000
• Connecting Polycom Microphones to Set-Top or Component...
• Placing Polycom Microphones to Send Stereo from Your Site
• Connecting a SoundStation VTX 1000 to a Set-top or...
• Placing a SoundStation VTX 1000 Phone to Send Stereo from...
• Connecting Powered Microphones or a Mixer to a VSX 8000...
• Connecting Speakers
• Connecting Speakers or Headphones to Desktop Systems
• Connecting Speakers to Set-top Systems
• Connecting Speakers to Component Systems
• Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from Far Sites
• Connecting Content Sharing Equipment
• Connecting VCR/DVDs
• Connecting a Visual Concert VSX to Set-top Systems
• Connecting an ImageShare II to Component Systems
• Connecting Computers to Component Systems
• Connecting Control and Accessibility Equipment
• Connecting Closed Captioning Equipment
• Connecting Touch-Panel Controls
• Connecting IR Sensors to VSX 8000 Systems
• Powering On
• Powering On the VSX 3000 or VSX 3000A Desktop System
• Powering On Set-top and Component Systems
• Configuring Network Use
• Getting the Network Ready
• Network Connectivity Checklist
• Configuring with the Setup Wizard
• Configuring LAN Properties
• Configuring IP Network Support
• Specifying H.323 Settings
• Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper
• Configuring Integration with Avaya Networks
• Configuring the System to Use a Gateway
• Specifying SIP Settings
• Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS)
• Adding and Removing Microsoft LCS Contacts
• Specifying Quality of Service
• Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT
• 460 NAT Firewall Traversal
• Configuring ISDN Support
• Configuring the BRI Network Interface
• Configuring the PRI Network Interface
• Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface
• Configuring Telephony with the SoundStation VTX 1000
• Configuring Call Preferences
• Configuring Dialing Order Settings
• Configuring the Global Directory
• Configuring the Directory Server Settings
• Setting the Dialing Rules
• Placing a Test Call
• Checking System Status
• Keeping your Software Current
• Customizing the VSX System
• Designing Video Behaviors
• Configuring Camera Settings and Video Quality Options
• Configuring Automatic Camera Tracking
• Configuring Camera Presets
• Configuring Monitors
• Using Dual Monitor Emulation
• Adjusting the Monitor’s Color Balance, Sharpness, and...
• Preventing Monitor Burn-In
• Configuring Content Display
• Configuring Content Display with People Content IP
• Configuring Content Display with a Visual Concert VSX or...
• Configuring VCR/DVD Player Settings
• Playing a Videotape or DVD
• Recording a Call to Videotape or DVD
• Designing Audio Behaviors
• Configuring General Audio Settings
• Configuring StereoSurround Settings
• Configuring VSX Systems for a Polycom Vortex Mixer
• Configuring Microphones Connected to Audio Inputs
• Configuring Microphones Connected to Balanced Audio Inputs...
• Configuring RS-232 Equipment
• Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel Control
• Configuring for Use with a Modem
• Designing the User Experience
• Managing User Access to Settings and Features
• Setting the Room and Remote Access Passwords
• Screens that Require the Room Password for Access
• Letting Users Customize the Workspace
• Limiting What Users Can Do With the System
• Using the System for Specialized Applications
• Setting Passwords and Security Options
• Using Security Mode
• Enabling AES Encryption
• Configuring Call Settings
• Setting the Call Answering Mode
• Configuring Multipoint Calling
• Entering a Multipoint Option Key
• Configuring Multipoint Settings
• Multipoint Viewing Modes
• Configuring with PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand...
• Including More Than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call
• Configuring Directory Settings
• Setting Date, Time, and Location
• Customizing the Workspace Appearance
• Designing the Home Screen
• Displaying Contacts on the Home Screen
• Adding Marquee Text
• Adding Screen Saver Text
• Adding a Screen Saver News Feed
• Adding a Screen Saver Logo
• Changing System Appearance
• Customizing Camera Names and Icons
• Using Customized Camera Names and Icons
• Setting Ring Tones and Alert Tones
• Configuring Remote Control Behavior
• Configuring Streaming Calls
• Configuring Closed Captioning
• Audio Options for Closed Captioners
• Providing Closed Captions for Conferences
• Via a Dial-Up Connection to the Systems’ RS-232 Serial Port
• Via the System’s Serial RS-232 Port
• Via VSX Web
• Via a Telnet Session
• Helping Users Get Started
• Managing the System Remotely
• Using VSX Web
• Accessing VSX Web
• Monitoring a Room or Call with VSX Web
• Creating a Localized System Name with VSX Web
• Implementing Basic Mode with VSX Web
• Managing System Profiles with VSX Web
• Managing Directories with VSX Web
• Configuring Global Services
• Viewing the Management Servers List
• Requiring an Account Number for Calls
• Adding My Information
• Setting Up SNMP
• Downloading MIBs
• Configuring for SNMP Management
• System Usage and Statistics
• Call Summary
• Call Statistics
• Call Status
• Content Statistics
• Recent Calls
• Call Detail Report (CDR)
• Information in the CDR
• Call Detail Report Archives
• Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting
• Sending a Message
• System Screens Quick Reference
• Diagnostic Screens
• General Troubleshooting
• Power and Start-up
• Controls
• Access to Screens and Systems
• Calling
• Displays
• Cameras
• Audio
• Error Indications
• System Lights
• Network Interface Lights
• How to Contact Technical Support
• Appendix
• Video Source Output Examples for Multiple Monitors
• Multipoint Dialing Speed Information
• Port Usage
• Actions that Cause the System to Restart
• 850 Cause Codes
• PathNavigator Error Codes
• Regulatory Notices
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• Room Integration
• Setting Up a Room for Video Conferencing
• Room Layout Examples
• Integrating Video
• Connecting Polycom Cameras
• Connecting Other Video Cameras
• Integrating Audio
• Connecting a VSX 8000 to a Vortex Mixer and SoundStation...
• Connecting a VSX 7000e to a Vortex Mixer and SoundStation...
• Configuring the Vortex, SoundStation VTX 1000, and VSX...
• Cables