Multi-Point Viewing Modes - Polycom ViewStation FX User Manual

Chapter 2

Multi-point Viewing Modes

ViewStation FX/VS 4000 User's Guide
Address Book section of Chapter 2, Using the ViewStation FX and
the VS4000.
Complete the following steps to place a multi-point video call:
1. Place a video call as described in the Placing a Video Call
section of Chapter 1, Getting Started with the ViewStation FX
and the VS4000.
2. Press the CALL•HANG-UP button. The Call Hang-up Choices
screen appears.
3. Highlight the Add a Video Call icon and press the
Video Phone screen appears.
4. Enter the number you want to dial and press the
CALL•HANG-UP button to place the call. The video call
connects.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until all of the sites are connected.
You can select four different viewing modes for the remote sites in a
multi-point call: Automatic Mode, Discussion mode, Presentation
mode, and Full Screen mode. The default mode is Automatic, which
switches between Discussion and Presentation modes
automatically, depending on the conversational style of your
meeting.
• Auto—In Auto, the system determines the optimal viewing
mode based on the interaction between the sites. If more than
one site is talking at the same time, the system uses Discussion
mode.
If one site is talking uninterrupted, the system uses Presentation
mode. The system takes about 15 seconds to decide whether
there is a single presenter before switching to Presentation
mode. If one of the far sites interrupts the presenter for several
seconds during Presentation mode, the system immediately
switches to Discussion mode.
• Discussion—In Discussion mode, all of the sites can see
everyone in the meeting at the same time. This feature is
sometimes referred to as Continuous Presence mode. You see
yourself as one of the sites. Your picture might be slightly
delayed if in a multi-point call. This is normal. The far sites hears
your voice synchronized with your motion.
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