Polycom QSX User manual

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Power connector
Connect to power
supply
POTS module
connector
Connect to conference
phone interface
module (if phone is
used)
VGA output
Connect to VGA
monitor or
projector
VGA input
Connect to
content controller
or computer
LAN connector
Connect to LAN
8-wire conference
phone connector
Connect to conference
phone (if phone is
used.)
Conference link
connector
Connect to SoundStation
VTX 1000 only (if phone is
used.)
RS-232 connector
Use to reset forgotten
password or set a static
IP address (optional)
Audio connectors
Reserved for future
use (inactive)
The QSX™System Quick Start Guide
Unit Overview
4
Included in the Box
QSX 400
* Content Controller with VGA Cable
* 3 foot VGA Extension
* Straight-through Serial Cable
QSX 300
(for use with SoundStation VTX 1000)
* VGA Cable
* Straight-through Serial Cable
* Conference Link Cable
For information about configuring the QSX system, see the QSX Administration Guide.
For the latest product information, see the Release Notes available at www.polycom.com/resource_center.
For product support, visit the Polycom Support Center at www.polycom.com/support.
Cable Bag
* LAN Cable
* Power Cord
* Power Supply
* 8-Wire Cable for phone console
* Mounting Brackets

1725-45077-001/B
Connect Conference Phone (optional)
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Connect SoundStation ™ , SoundStation Premier ™ , SoundStation2 ™ or
VoiceStation ™ conference phones
Connect Power Supply and LAN Cable
Connect VGA Cables
Connect the QSX™ System
1
QSX 300
QSX 400
Connection to projector
or display. (Not included)
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100V - 120V
220V - 240V
VGA Extension
Plug red & white plugs into
red & white jacks

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Set a Static IP Address* (optional)
A. Via QSX Web Admin Page
3
Connect a SoundStation VTX 1000 ™ conference phone
(optional)
2
To Get to QSX Web Admin Page
1. Once QSX is connected, hit the Info button on
Content Controller.
2. If screen shows an IP address in the“My IP”
field, go to Step 3. Otherwise, proceed to
next page.
3. Open your internet browser and type in the
IP address, followed by “/admin.htm”
(e.g. http//140.242.16.45/admin.htm).
4. Click on LAN properties. Select “Enter IP
Address Manually.” After typing IP Address,
Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS information,
click the update button.
* By default QSX is DHCP enabled. If your
network has a DHCP server, an IP address
will automatically be assigned to the QSX.
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8-Wire Cable Conference Link Cable

Open Web Browser and Type IP Address in Browser Window
followed by “admin.htm” (e.g.-http//140.242.16.45/admin.htm)
4. Configure Static IP Address
a. Enter “2”, IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and DNS
b. Enter“Y”and the system will reboot.
5. Restart QSX by unplugging and re-plugging the QSX power cord
3. Connect to QSX
a. Open Hyperterminal, enter a name
(e.g.-QSX) and click OK.
b. Select COM1 (or the actual port) and
click OK.
c. Select bitrate of 115200 and click OK.
d. The status bar at the bottom of the
screen should say“Connected”.
e. Enter“ip”and hit return to see the IP
configuration page.
Access QSX Web Admin Page (optional)
4
3B. Via Hyperterminal
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1. Plug a straight-through serial cable from
your PC to the QSX
2. Start Hyperterminal