Polycom 512 User Manual

ViewStation User’s Guide

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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 VCR, document camera, or 
CD player. See the Getting Started section for information about connecting 
this equipment to your ViewStation.

Using a Second Monitor

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 will 
appear on the second television monitor while the far-site will appear on the 
main monitor. Whereas, in a single-monitor system, the slides will appear on the 
main screen, but the far-site will appear in the picture-in-picture (PIP) window. 
A second television monitor enhances the videoconferencing experience. 

Using a VCR

You can use a video cassette recorder (VCR) to record your videoconference or 
to present recorded material as part of your videoconference. The VCR will 
record 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 will 
provide 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.