Using Accessories; Using A Second Monitor; Using A Vcr - Polycom ViewStation H.323 User Manual

Using Accessories

Using a Second Monitor

Using a VCR

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The use of the ViewStation can be expanded by connecting other
equipment to it. You can connect a second television monitor, a video
cassette recorder (VCR), digital video disc (DVD), document camera,
compact disc (CD) player, or ShowStation IP. See the Getting Started
section for information about connecting this equipment to the
ViewStation.
You can connect a second monitor to your ViewStation to provide a wider
range of display options. For example, if you are presenting slides, the
slides appear on the second television monitor while the far-site appears on
the main monitor. Whereas, in a single-monitor system, the slides appear
on the main screen, but the far-site appears in the picture-in-picture (PIP)
window. A second television monitor enhances the videoconferencing
experience.
You can use a video cassette recorder (VCR) to record your
videoconference or to present recorded material as part of your
videoconference. The VCR records whatever appears on the near-site's
main television monitor and records audio from both the near and far sites.
When playing tapes, the VCR provides audio and video to the local and far
site participants. To play a tape in the VCR, press the NEAR button on the
remote twice, then use the arrow buttons to highlight the VCR icon on the
screen. Use the VCR's remote to play the tape.
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