Polycom SoundStation 2Avaya2490 Instruction Manual

What are the new SoundSation2 models
that replace the SoundStation Premier®
500D/550D?
Two new models are now available:
SoundStation2 Direct Connect for Nortel
PBXs and SoundStation2 Avaya 2490 for
Avaya DEFINITY PBXs.
These conference phones are the latest
addition to the SoundStation2 family. They
allow customers to connect the
conference phone directly to a digital PBX
line without the need for additional PBX
adapters or for running a special analog
line into the conference room.
Note: The SoundStation2 Direct Connect /
SoundStation2 Avaya can not be
connected to a regular analog telephone
(POTS) line.
What PBXs is the SoundStation2 Avaya
compatible with?
The SoundStation2 Direct Connect works
with Avaya DEFINITY PBX systems.
Are other PBX integrations also
supported?
Other PBX vendors are not supported at
this time.
Is there a difference in audio performance
between the SoundStation2 Avaya and
the regular SoundStation2?
No, you can expect the same great audio
performance which is ideally suited for
medium/small conference rooms and
offices.
Is the SoundStation2 Avaya 2490
equivalent to the SoundStation Premier
500D / 550D for Avaya?
Whereas the PBX connectivity options
are exactly the same, the SoundStation2
offers a number of exciting
enhancements over the SoundStation
Premier 500D/550D models, including a
backlit LCD for productivity enhancing
applications. It also enables new ways of
using your conference phone like
computer calling and mobile phone call
enhancement.
In addition, the user interface of
SoundStation2 Avaya supports seven
different languages: English, German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and
Norwegian.
Can a digital PBX port be shared
between a digital desktop telephone and
a SoundStation2 Avaya?
Yes, after connecting the new
SoundStation2 to the PBX port, simply
plug in a digital telephone into the
marked jack on the new SoundStation2
interface module.
Is the SoundStation2 Avaya available in
both expandable and non-expandable
versions?
No, only a single expandable model is
available i.e. all models can accept
optional extension microphones to
increase the microphone coverage.
Does the SoundStation2 Avaya ship with
extension microphones?
No, extension microphones are an
optional accessory and need to be
purchased separately.
Polycom
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SoundStation2™ Avaya
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the warranty for SoundStation2
Avaya?
Standard warranty is 12 months, with
extended warranty options also available.
Does SoundStation2 Avaya have an
auxiliary audio connector for external
audio and inputs and outputs?
Yes, it offers a versatile Auxiliary audio
port that can be configured via the user
interface to operate with wireless
microphones, tape recorders or to drive
“Line-Out” audio devices.
Does Polycom sell auxiliary audio input
and output accessories to the
SoundStation2 Avaya?
Yes, Polycom offers a wireless lapel
microphone.1
Can I buy a speaker system myself to use
with SoundStation2 Avaya? Can I route it
through my PA system?
The “Line-out” mode of SoundStation2
Avaya may be able to drive an external
speaker or PA system. Care needs to be
exercised as an inappropriate
configuration may adversely affect the full-
duplex operation of the product.
Can I use my SoundStation2 extension
(“EX”) mics with older SoundStation®,
SoundStation Premier 500D/550D,
SoundStation VTX 1000®or
SoundStation2W™, and visa versa?
No, only the SoundStation2 extension
microphones should be used with
SoundStation2 Avaya.
Who can sell the SoundStation2 Avaya?
Do you have to be certified?
All Polycom channels can sell
SoundStation2 Avaya. Certification is not
required.
1Certified for use in North America only
What does the SoundStation2 Avaya
2490 cost?
The list price is $1049.
Can this phone be sold in markets
outside of the U.S.?
Just like the SoundStation Premier 500D
and 550D, the SoundStation2 Avaya will
sell in North America and selected
countries in the EMEA market.

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