Poly SYNC 20 Series User manual

Poly Sync 20/Sync 20+ Series
Bluetooth Speakerphone
User Guide

Contents
First-time setup 3
Controls and status lights 4
LEDs 5
Be safe 5
USB Bluetooth adapter 5
Setup 7
Mobile setup 7
Corded setup 7
USB adapter setup (adapter models only) 7
Pair USB adapter again 8
Charge 10
Check battery status 10
Charge 10
Charge your mobile phone 10
Load software 11
Update your Poly device 11
Daily Use 12
Power 12
Answer or end a call 12
Launch Microsoft Teams (Teams model only) 12
Mute/Unmute 12
Volume 12
Voice assistant (smartphone feature) 12
Customize your speakerphone 12
More Features 13
Attach lanyard 13
Troubleshoot 14
What's in the box 15
Support 16
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Important: Your speakerphone is shipped from the factory in a Deepsleep mode to
conserve battery. Activate your speakerphone by connecting the USB cable to a power
source before first use.
1Connect speakerphone USB cable to a wall charger or computer.
When your speakerphone is activated, the LED bar lights up.
2Connect or pair your speakerphone to take calls or stream media.
First-time setup
3

A portable speakerphone with mobile and corded connectivity.
Siri
Google Assistant
:02
/
Volume
Mic / Mic Mute
Play / Pause
Power
Headphones
Computer
Camera
Headset
Blutooth
Lock
Indicator Light
Music
ANC
imer
Custom Button
Headphones
Phone
Mobile
Computer
Camera
Charging/Battery
Blutooth
Support
Settings ANC
Timer
Custom Button
Volume
Mic / Mic Mute
Play / Pause
Power
Device Controls
Headphones
Camera
Headset
Lock
Indicator Light
ANC
Timer
Custom Button
Device Controls
Headphones
Mobile
Computer
Camera
Headset
Mic / Mic Mute
Music
Devices
Phone
Scaled to 45% of full size
Pause/play media (default). Customize feature in Poly Lens Desktop App
NOTE Play/pause feature may not function with web-based apps
Press to interact with Microsoft Teams (Teams model only, desktop application
required)
Volume down
Mute/unmute
Volume up
Call
Siri, Google
Assistant
Default voice assistant (smartphone feature)
Power on/off
USB-A phone charge port
Bluetooth pairing
Controls and status lights
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LED bar What lights mean
Crossing
blue pattern
Pairing
Solid blue Pairing successful (connected)
Flashing
green
Incoming call
Solid green In a call
Solid red Mute active
NOTE LEDs do not illuminate in standby mode.
Please read the safety guide for important safety, charging, battery and regulatory
information before using your new speakerphone.
Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes pre-paired to your Poly device. Plug it
into your computer to connect to high-fidelity computer audio.
NOTE Adapter's USB connection and design may vary, but function is the same.
Standard LEDs
USB LEDs What they mean
Flashing red and blue Pairing
Solid blue Device connected
Flashing blue On a call
Solid red Mute active
Flashing purple Streaming media from computer
LEDs
Be safe
USB Bluetooth adapter
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LEDs when Microsoft Teams* is detected
USB LEDs What they mean
Flashing red and blue Pairing
Solid purple Microsoft Teams connected
Flashing blue On a call
Solid red Mute active
Pulsing purple Microsoft Teams notification
NOTE *Requires Microsoft Teams desktop application.
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1With your speakerphone powered on, press the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds. You
hear "pairing" and the LED flashes a crossing blue pattern.
Headphones
Headset
Blutooth
Device Controls
2Activate Bluetooth on your mobile device and set it to search new devices. Select “Poly
Sync 20.”
3Pairing is successful when you hear "pairing successful" and the LED flashes blue.
Connect the USB cable from the speakerphone to the USB port on your computer.
NOTE In corded mode, the speakerphone powers on without using the Power button.
Your Bluetooth USB adapter comes pre-paired to your speakerphone.
1Power on your speakerphone and insert the Bluetooth USB adapter into your computer.
2The USB adapter LED flashes and then turns solid to indicate the speakerphone is
connected to the USB adapter. You hear “PC connected” to indicate the connection has
been established. When on a call, the LED on the USB adapter flashes blue. When not on a
call the LED is solid.
NOTE Adapter design may vary.
3Load Poly Lens Desktop App by visiting poly.com/lens. This allows you to customize your
headset behavior through advanced settings and options.
Configure USB adapter
Your high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter comes ready to take calls. If you want to listen to
music, you will need to configure your Bluetooth USB adapter.
Windows
Setup
Mobile setup
Corded setup
USB adapter setup
(adapter models only)
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1To configure your Bluetooth USB adapter to play music, go to Start menu > Control Panel >
Sound > Playback tab. Select Poly BT700 or Plantronics BT600, set it as the Default Device
and click OK.
2To pause music when you place or receive calls, go to Start menu > Control Panel > Sound >
Communications tab and select the desired parameter.
Mac
1To configure the Bluetooth USB adapter, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Sound.
On both the Input and Output tabs, select Poly BT700 or Plantronics BT600.
Typically, your USB adapter is pre-paired to your Poly audio device. In the event that your
adapter is disconnected or bought separately, you will need to pair the adapter to your Poly
device. The adapter pairing method depends on which USB adapter you use.
Pair BT700 USB adapter again
Your USB adapter requires Poly Lens Desktop App to pair to a Poly audio device.
Download: poly.com/lens.
BT700 USB-C BT700 USB-A
1Insert the high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter into your laptop or computer and wait for
your computer to recognize it.
2Put your Poly audio device in pair mode.
3Launch Poly Lens Desktop App and navigate to Poly BT700.
4Put your Bluetooth USB adapter into pair mode by selecting "Pair new device" on the
adapter's main page or overflow menu. Your adapter flashes red and blue.
Pairing is successful when you hear "pairing successful" and "PC connected" and the
Bluetooth USB adapter LED is solid.
NOTE To pair again using Plantronics Hub Desktop App, navigate to the app's Poly BT700
general settings and select "Pair."
Pair BT600 USB adapter again
BT600 USB-C BT600 USB-A
1Insert the high-fidelity Bluetooth USB adapter into your laptop or computer and wait for
your computer to recognize it.
2Put your Poly audio device in pair mode.
3Put your Bluetooth USB adapter into pair mode by pressing and holding the recessed pair
button with a pen or paperclip until the Bluetooth USB adapter flashes red and blue.
Pair USB adapter
again
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NOTE Adapter design varies by USB connection.
Pairing is successful when you hear "pairing successful" and "PC connected" and the
Bluetooth USB adapter LED is solid.
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To check battery status:
• With speakerphone inactive, tap the Power button to hear battery status
• With speakerphone inactive, tap any button to view the LED bar
Battery status LEDs
LED bar Battery status
Solid white long bar Battery full
Solid white medium bar Battery high
Solid white short bar Battery medium
Solid red Battery low
Red flashes Battery critical
NOTE LEDs do not illuminate in standby mode.
Charge the speakerphone via USB using your computer or a wall charger (not provided).
The LED bar pulses while charging and turns solid white when fully charged. Allow 4 hours
for a full charge.
NOTE For faster charging, connect to a wall charger or to your computer's quick-charge USB
port, if available.
With the speakerphone powered on, charge your phone by connecting your phone's
charge cable to the speakerphone USB-A port (cable not provided).
Mobile
Computer
Blutooth
NOTE Speakerphone battery level must be medium or higher.
NOTE Connection provides power only.
Charge
Check battery status
Charge
Charge your mobile
phone
10

Customize your device behavior through advanced settings and options with Poly Lens
Desktop App. Some softphones require the installation of Poly software to enable device
call control (answer/end and mute) functionality. Download: poly.com/lens.
NOTE Device settings are also available in Plantronics Hub Desktop App.
Keep your firmware and software up-to-date to improve performance and add new
features to your Poly device.
Update your device using your computer with Poly Lens Desktop App. Download at
poly.com/lens.
While updating:
• Do not use your Poly device until the update is complete.
• Disconnect your Poly device from paired devices such as phones, tablets and computers.
• Do not start a second update from a second device.
• Do not stream media.
• Do not answer or place a call.
Load software
Update your Poly
device
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Press the Power button for 2 seconds to power on or off. The LED bar illuminates when
powered on.
Press the Call button to answer or end a call.
Your device has a Teams button to quickly view and use the Microsoft Teams desktop
app. The Teams button pulses when you have a meeting or notification.
• When not on a call, tap the Teams button to view Microsoft Teams app on your
computer.
• When the Teams button LED pulses purple, tap to view your Teams notifications or
meeting.
NOTE Teams model and open Teams desktop application required. Teams mobile application is
not supported.
During an active call, press the Mute button to mute or unmute the microphones.
Manage mute settings in Poly Lens Desktop App.
Press the Volume up (+) or down (-) buttons to increase or decrease volume.
Adjust speakerphone microphone volume
Place a test softphone call and adjust softphone volume and PC sound volume accordingly.
Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana Press and hold the Call button for 2 seconds to activate
your phone's default voice assistant. Wait for the phone prompt to activate voice dialing,
search, and other smartphone voice controls.
Customize your Rocket button feature in Poly Lens Desktop App. Play/pause media is
the default feature when you tap the Rocket button.
Choose from:
• Play/pause audio (default)
• Device status check
• Clear trusted device list
•Mobile calls only: Default voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant)
• Redial
• Hold/resume call (varies by softphone)
Daily Use
Power
Answer or end a call
Launch Microsoft
Teams (Teams model
only)
Mute/Unmute
Volume
Voice assistant
(smartphone feature)
Customize your
speakerphone
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Use the lanyard to carry speakerphone on your wrist.
The lanyard slot is located on the side of the speakerphone.
NOTE Lanyard is included in box.
1Insert the loop through one side of the slot and push through to the other side.
2Thread the lanyard through the loop and pull to secure.
More Features
Attach lanyard
13

When I attempt to use my speakerphone
for the first time, it does not power on. Your speakerphone is shipped from the factory in a
Deepsleep mode to conserve battery. Activate your
speakerphone by connecting the USB cable to a
power source before first use.
My speakerphone doesn't charge as
quickly as expected.
For faster charging, connect the USB cable to a wall
charger or to your computer's quick-charge USB
port, if available.
(Teams model only) How do I interact
with Microsoft Teams? • Tap the Teams button to quickly open and use
Microsoft Teams.
• Teams model is compatible with Microsoft Teams
desktop app. Teams mobile app is not supported.
How do I customize the Rocket button
feature?
• Ensure Poly Lens Desktop App is loaded on your
computer.
• Customize your Rocket button feature in Poly Lens
Desktop App.
• Play/pause media feature is default feature on your
speakerphone.
Troubleshoot
14

Contents may vary by product.
Speakerphone Carrying case
Bluetooth USB Adapter
(Poly Sync 20+ only; Design
may vary) Lanyard Quick start guide
What's in the box
15

Support
NEED MORE HELP?
poly.com/support
Manufacturer:
Plantronics, Inc. Plantronics B.V.
345 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Scorpius 171
2132 LR Hoofddorp
Netherlands
© 2021 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Poly, the propeller design, and the Poly logo
are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners. Manufactured by Plantronics, Inc.
Model ID: SY20/SY20-M USB-A/USB-C (may be followed by /BT600, /BT600C, /BT700,
or /BT700C). System: Poly Sync 20 has a SY20/SY20-M speakerphone. Poly Sync 20+ has
a SY20/SY20-M speakerphone and a BT600, BT600C, BT700, or BT700C adapter.
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