Note:
If your system is already in Device Mode, the system monitor and TC8 prompt you to connect a
USB and HDMI cable to your computer.
Procedure
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From the right border of your screen, swipe left.. Select
Device Mode
.
The
Device Mode
screen appears.
Connect a Windows or MacOS Computer to the
System
To use the video system as an external camera and audio accessory, access Poly Device Mode and
connect your computer with a USB cable.
If your system isn’t already in Device Mode, access
Device Mode
.
Note:
▪ Poly Device Mode isn’t available if your system administrator disables the system USB
ports.
▪ Use a cable with at least one USB-C connection for your video system.
▪ If your conferencing application uses echo cancellation, disable that feature.
▪ If you need help, contact your administrator.
Procedure
1.
Connect the USB-C end of the USB cable to the video system’s USB-C port.
2.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
The system monitor and the TC8 display a confirmation message.
3. Optional:
To display your computer on the video system monitor, connect your computer using the
system’s HDMI input port.
Adjust the System Audio and Camera Settings
In Device Mode, you can mute the system, adjust the volume, and adjust camera settings.
Access
Device Mode
and connect your computer to the system.
Note:
The controls on a connected Poly Trio phone don’t work if the system is in Device Mode.
Procedure
1.
To mute the microphones, do one of the following:
▪ In a conference application on your computer, select mute.
▪ On the TC8 or any connected microphone, select
Mute
.
2.
To adjust the volume, do one of the following:
▪ On the touchscreen or TC8, select
Volume
and adjust the volume slider.
Using Device Mode
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