Polycom 9.0.6 - Manual (Page 31)

Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series
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Using Chair Control for Multipoint Calls
During some multipoint calls, you can use chair control to manage the people
video. In this type of call, the chair controller can choose the site whose video
is sent to other sites in the conference. The chair controller can also disconnect
a site or end the conference. Any participant can choose to view a specific site,
request to be the broadcaster, or request to be chair controller.
Only one site at a time can be the chair controller. Before a site can become the
controller, the site with control must give up control.
The type of host for the multipoint call and the systems in the call determine
whether chair control is available.
To use the chair control options when you are in a multipoint call:
1. On a computer, open a web browser.
2. In the browser address line, enter the system’s IP address, for example,
http://10.11.12.13, to go to the video conferencing system’s web
interface.
3. Click Place a Call.
4. Click Chair Control to go to the Chair Control screen.
Hosted by... Allows chair control if...
Video Conferencing
System The call includes:
• Polycom VSX systems, Polycom PVX™ systems,
ViewStation® EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000™
systems connected by IP, ISDN, or both IP and ISDN
• Other systems connected by ISDN only
Bridge Allowed by the bridge
The Chair Control option is only available when the system is in a multipoint call. It
is not available in cascaded multipoint calls.