Poly Polycom RealPresence Group Series User Manual

Getting Started with Polycom
RealPresence Group Series
Topics:
▪ RealPresence Group System Power
This user guide is intended for beginner users, as well as intermediate and advanced users who want to
learn about video conferencing and the Polycom
®
RealPresence
®
Group Series system.
For detailed information on the available systems and bundles, as well as the most recent feature
descriptions, refer to the Polycom RealPresence Group Series Release Notes available at
support.polycom.com.
Note: Your system administrator can configure RealPresence Group Series systems and RealPresence
Touch devices to show only those options used in your organization. Therefore, this guide might
cover options that you cannot access on your system. Check with your system administrator to
find out more about the options set for your system.
RealPresence Group System Power
RealPresence Group Series systems have a power proximity sensor instead of a physical power button.
Instead of pressing an actual button that moves to power on the system, you can touch the proximity
sensor , or touch near it, on the front of the system.
Power On the System
Before powering on your system, make sure you connect any essential wired devices or accessories to
the system first. After you have connected the related equipment, power on the system.
Procedure
» Do one of the following:
▪ On RealPresence Group 300, 310, 500, and 700 systems, touch and hold the power
sensor on the front of the system. Because the power sensor is touch sensitive, you can
place your finger on or close to the sensor.
▪ Press and hold on the remote control.
When the system is powered on successfully, the LED on the front panel turns blue and the
Polycom splash screen displays.
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Poly Polycom RealPresence Group Series Specifications

General

Video Standards	H.264
Audio Standards	G.711, G.722, G.722.1
Audio Features	noise reduction
Network Protocols	H.323, SIP
Input/Output Interfaces	HDMI, VGA
Security	AES encryption
Management	Web-based management
Display Outputs	HDMI
Network Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Connectivity	Optional
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model

Summary

Polycom RealPresence Group Series

Getting Started with Polycom RealPresence Group Series

RealPresence Group System Power

Instructions on how to power on and off the system.

Using a Polycom RealPresence Group Series Remote Control

Details on the functions and usage of the remote control for the system.

Calling

Call by Entering a Name or Number

How to place calls by manually entering contact details.

Answer a Call

Procedures for responding to incoming calls.

Hold a Call

How to place an active call on hold.

End a Call

Procedure for disconnecting an active call.

Conference Calls

Overview of multipoint calls involving three or more sites.

Place a Conference Call

Instructions for initiating a new multipoint conference call.

Joining Meetings from the Calendar with the Remote Control

How to connect to calendar services to join scheduled meetings.

Sharing Content

Content Connections on RealPresence Group Systems

Details on connecting computers via HDMI/VGA for content sharing.

Polycom People+Content IP

Using the People+Content IP application for sharing content wirelessly.

Recording Calls

RealPresence Media Suite Recording Methods

Overview of enterprise recording, streaming, and content management solutions.

Record Calls on a DVD or DVR

Instructions for recording calls using external DVD or DVR devices.

Record Calls with a Laptop or Tablet

Steps for recording calls using connected laptops or tablets.

Recording Calls with RealPresence Media Suite using Touch Tones

Dial in to RealPresence Media Suite to Record Calls

How to establish a connection to the Media Suite for recording.

Recording Calls with RealPresence Media Suite using Onscreen Controls

Record Calls with RealPresence Media Suite using Onscreen Recording Controls

How to start, pause, resume, and stop recordings via onscreen controls.

Settings

Video Adjustments

How to manage video settings, including display and self-view.

Stop Video

How to stop sending your video stream during a call.

Start Video

How to resume sending your video stream.

Multipoint Viewing Modes

Audio Adjustments

Managing audio settings like volume and microphone status.

Adjust the Volume

Mute the Microphone

Cameras

Options for selecting, adjusting, and controlling cameras.

Select Cameras

Adjust Cameras

Pin an Active Speaker

How to spotlight a specific participant's video feed.

Enable Camera Tracking During a Call

Camera Presets in Single Camera Mode

Call Answering Settings

Configuration options for how the system handles incoming calls.

Encryption and Security

Information and settings related to call encryption and security.

Verify Encryption Check Code

Procedure to verify the security of encrypted H.323 calls.

Change the Call Security Level