How to Use Polycom PVX in a Conference Room

As the business world continues to globally expand, the expenses of face-to-face meetings grow proportionately. In today's high-tech economy, many businesses have discovered the benefits of teleconferencing.

Polycom PVX

Polycom PVX is a teleconferencing software package used on PCs. Polycom PVX supports real-time, two-way video and audio in addition to instant messaging and virtual white board sharing.

Polycom PVX Requirements

A high-quality video camera ensures a crystal clear picture during a video conference.

A video camera, microphone and high-speed Internet connection are necessary to use Polycom PVX software.The video camera and microphone must connect directly to a computer. Polycom PVX will work with the simplest webcam or business-class teleconferencing video camera.

Setting Up Polycom PVX in a Conference Room

Rectangular conference tables are often used in video conferences because they allow many participants to be in the camera's view.

Once all of the system requirements have been met, Polycom PVX can be used in a conference room by arranging the camera and microphone in a way that ensures all conference participants are in the video frame and can be heard in the microphone.

Teleconferencing Using Polycom PVX

After you've performed an audio and video check in the conference room, you are ready to begin the video conference. It is important to have exchanged the IP addresses of the teleconferencing computers prior to the video conference. This IP address is typed into the "Address" box of the Polycom PVX software. After you've hit the "Call" button, the destination computer should automatically configure both video conference locations, and at this point, you should see and hear the other location's video and audio feed.