Polycom HDX 9000 Series User manual

Features and Benefits
Polycom
®
HDX™
Room Telepresence Series
Audio Benefits
Polycom 22 kHz StereoSurround™
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2 channels of 22 kHz crystal clear audio
•Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
•Easily decipher multiple, simultaneous conversations
•Distinguish which side of the room people are talking
from, just like a real meeting
Audio Error Concealment
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Eliminates audio drop-outs on noisy networks
•Smooth, consistent verbal communications without
interruptions
•Corrects audio from any system seamlessly
•Activates automatically, only when needed
Multiple Audio Inputs
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Audio inputs for PC (All HDX) aux audio or
VCR/DVD (HDX 7000, 8000 & 9000)
Multiple Microphone Arrays
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Supports medium to large rooms with multiple
microphone arrays (HDX 7000, 8000 & 9000)
Video
True High Definition Video
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Natural high definition during video call and superb
video at any data rate
•Reduce the technology barriers by seeing people and
content in HD resolution
•1080p (starting from 1024 kbps)*
•720p60 (from 832 kbps)* / 720p30 (from 512 kbps)
•4C/SIF30 (from 128 kbps) | 4C/SIF60 (from 512 kbps)*
Polycom EagleEye™ 1080 HD Camera
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1080i/720p30/60
•1/3 2 MP CMOS Imager
•70 deg FOV at min zoom
•10x optical zoom
Polycom EagleEye™ Camera
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720p30/60
•72 degree field of view
•270+ degree panning radius
•12X optical zoom
Polycom EagleEye™ View Camera
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1080i/720p30/60
•10 MP CMOS Imager
•Electronic PTZ
•55 degree field of view
•4X digital zoom
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Polycom Lost Packet Recovery™ (LPR)
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Communications remain intact even on disruptive
networks
•Smooth, continuous video without interruptions
•Maintain active face-to-face contact
•Accomplish meeting objectives without worrying about
the video integrity of public or private networks
•Activates automatically, only when needed
Dual Monitor Emulation
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Most efficient use of a single display
•View near and far video windows at the same time
•Alternate layout views supporting near end, far end and
content in native aspect ratio and resolutions
Dedicated DVD/VCR Connection
(HDX 7000, 8000 & 9000)
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Ability to use line level inputs for other devices
•Easily play movies/images during a video conference
•Adds another dimension to the conference, making it
like “being there”
•By setting it to “content” input see both the speaker and
the DVD/VCR image
Additional HD Capable Video Source
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Secondary HD video input allows for another HD
camera, document camera or other HD device to be
included in any video conference as a “People” or
“Content” source.
Content Sharing
People+Content™, H.239
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Maintain eye-contact with far end - dual images allows
far end to see presentation and speaker at the same
time
•People and Content both shared in High Definition at
full-frame rates
•Polycom People+Content or standards based H.239
ensures fully interoperability
People on Content™
(HDX 8000 & 9000)
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Unique feature allows users to become part of their
presentations
•Using chroma-key technology, users can place
themselves in front of the PC video input source.
•Perfect for distance education and training
•Retain attention, increase productivity
Adjustable Bandwidth for Content
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Flexibility to choose the amount of bandwidth to
dedicate to Content or People based upon what is
being shown
•Options include 90% Content / 10% People; 50%
Content / 50% People; 10% Content / 90% People
•System will automatically adjust bandwidth allocation
when sharing content based upon content being shown
•Very powerful for users who share a wide range of
content during a video call
•User adjustable setting can be accessed both during a
call and outside of a call
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User Interface
Support for API Control Commands
(HDX 8000, 9000)
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Custom control touch panel integration including AMX®
or Crestron®is made easy with extensive support for
API command set
•Integrator’s Reference Manual for HDX Series details
over 200 commands for special applications
•Sample control templates are available for touch panel
integration that provides basic functionality right out of
the box
User Selectable Camera Icons
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Use icons that represent your industry
•Intuitive icons match the input device
•Custom name gives the icon clear meaning
•Selection – 5 libraries to choose from
•Decreases learning curve
Customizable Home Screen
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Users have the ability to customize home screen to
have a unified experience throughout an organization
Calendaring
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Invite people and video systems to a meeting through
the integration of Microsoft Outlook™
•The HDX UI has meeting information conveniently
located on-screen to make joining a meeting easier
Platform Versatility
Internal Multipoint Software
(HDX 7000, 8000 & 9000)
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Optional upgrade easily done with a software key
•Conduct meetings beyond just point-to-point
•Increase productivity by including key people on the
call
•Adding sites during a call can lead to quick decision
making
•Supports up to 4 video calls in a single conference
Secure Web
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Polycom video systems are the most secure video
conferencing solutions in the industry
•All access to the HDX system can be secured including
accessing the HDX system via web-browser for secure
system administration and application connectivity
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
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Communications are confidential and secure
•Authentication by the National Institutes of Standards
means it's credible
•Built-in, no extra hardware required
H.460 NAT/Firewall Traversal
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Standards compliance for traversing NATs and
Firewalls
•Session border controller (VBP) is only needed at the
central location and all VSX systems with H.460 can
communicate through the single VBP
•Uses H.460.18 for signaling traversal and call
establishment and H.460.19 for media traversal
IP (H.323 or SIP), ISDN or Serial Connectivity
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IP is standard and you choose the H.320 interface best
for your application
•Choose the right option for your specific network
connection
•Supports UPnP and NAT for automatic setup of
conferences conducted through firewalls
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without notice. Information is based upon a minimum
software release of HDX 2.6 software.

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Wide range of IP QoS services to insure call quality
and integrity
•Optional H.320 interfaces include Quad BRI, PRI, V.35,
RS-449 and RS-530 (HDX 8000 & 9000)
Multiple Use RS-232 Port (HDX 7000, 8000 & 9000)
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RS-232 port
•Integrate easily with control panels (HDX 8000 & 9000)
or use for data pass-through for third-party devices.
Microsoft® OCS™ 2007 Integration
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Full integration with OCS allows endpoints to join
“buddy” lists and participate in ad-hoc conferences
•One-click connectivity
•Presence capabilities allows users to see if video
endpoints are currently in a call or available
Interoperability
Part of Polycom’s Unified Collaborative Communications
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Remote management and scheduling through CMA
4000 or 5000
•RMX Click & View™ offers a variety of layout templates
for multipoint call right from the system’s handheld
remote
•Play, stop, record, rewind and fast forward video
recordings with the RSS 2000 using the HDX remote
control
•Expand the audience over audio and video with an
RMX™ bridge
•Video recording, streaming and archiving with the
Polycom RSS 2000™.
Standards-based
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Solid, reliable platform
•Qualified by independent test labs
•Interoperates with other standards-based systems in
the industry
•Easy to install even in a multi-vendor environment
Baseline Mode
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Set your system to baseline mode, H.261 and G.711,
for maximum interoperability with legacy video
conferencing systems
•Accessible via web, FTP or on-screen UI for easy
access by the network administrator
•Can be turned on and off as needed
Technical Documentation
Award Winning Documentation
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Documentation set includes information about setting
up, maintaining, and using the system
•Available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation
•Searchable PDFs with colorful illustrations
•Administrators Guide, User’s Guide, and Quick Tips
available in most supported languages
Setup Sheets
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Easy-to-follow graphical instructions for setting up the
system and peripherals
•Illustrations show both minimal and optional system
configurations
•Shipped with the system for easy access
Administrator’s Guide
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Comprehensive information for configuring system,
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without notice. Information is based upon a minimum
software release of HDX 2.6 software.

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including an explanation of each administrator setting
•Descriptions of system features and capabilities
•Back panel diagrams of all systems with explanations
of each connector
•Instructions for using the web interface
User Documents
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Quick Tips one-page document provides quick and
easy reference for video conferencing tasks
•User’s Guide covers everything you need to know
about using the system in a video conference
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©2010 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. Polycom and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without notice. Information is based upon a minimum
software release of HDX 2.6 software.