Polycom VIEWSTATION EX Service manual

Administrator’s Guide
for ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX, and VS4000
Release 6.0
July 2004 Edition
3725-21650-002/A

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Introducing the
ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Systems
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................1-2
Breakthrough Video Quality ..........................................................................................................1-2
Industry-Leading Audio Quality .................................................................................................. 1-2
AES Encryption Support ................................................................................................................1-2
Additional Security Features .........................................................................................................1-3
Easy Calling ......................................................................................................................................1-3
Rich Conference Experience ...........................................................................................................1-3
Enhanced User Experience .............................................................................................................1-4
Network Flexibility .........................................................................................................................1-4
Remote Management ......................................................................................................................1-5
Easy Installation ...............................................................................................................................1-5
Standard System Components ..............................................................................................................1-6
Main System .....................................................................................................................................1-6
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................1-6
Main Camera ....................................................................................................................................1-7
Microphone ...................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................1-7
Hardware Kit .................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Cables ................................................................................................................................................1-8
Documentation ...............................................................................................................................1-10
Optional System Components ............................................................................................................1-11
Network Interface Modules .........................................................................................................1-11
Additional Microphone Pod ........................................................................................................1-11
Visual Concert FX ..........................................................................................................................1-12
Document Camera or Other Additional Camera .....................................................................1-12
Additional Monitor .......................................................................................................................1-13
VCR ..................................................................................................................................................1-13
Projector ..........................................................................................................................................1-13
Other Optional Components .......................................................................................................1-14
Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your System Hardware
Standard System Set-up ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Positioning the Main System .........................................................................................................2-2
Main Camera ....................................................................................................................................2-3
Main Monitor ...................................................................................................................................2-5
Microphone ...................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................2-8
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................2-9
Optional Equipment Set-up ................................................................................................................2-10
Network Interface Modules .........................................................................................................2-10
ISDN Network Hardware Checklist ....................................................................................2-11
Quad BRI Network Interface Module .................................................................................2-11
PRI Network Interface Module ............................................................................................2-13

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V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module ............................................................. 2-15
Additional Microphone Pod ........................................................................................................ 2-16
Visual Concert FX .......................................................................................................................... 2-16
Document Camera or Other Additional Camera ..................................................................... 2-18
Additional Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 2-21
Projector .......................................................................................................................................... 2-23
VCR ................................................................................................................................................. 2-23
Other Optional Components ....................................................................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3 - Configuring Network Use
Getting the Network Ready .................................................................................................................. 3-2
Network Connectivity Checklist .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Using the Setup Wizard ......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Configuring Video Call Preferences .................................................................................................... 3-4
Configuring IP Calling ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
Configuring LAN Support ............................................................................................................. 3-5
Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT .......................................................... 3-7
Specifying H.323 Settings ............................................................................................................... 3-9
Configuring Dialing Speeds ........................................................................................................ 3-10
Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper ........................................................................... 3-10
Configuring the System to Use a Gateway ................................................................................ 3-11
Specifying Quality of Service ....................................................................................................... 3-12
Configuring ISDN Support ................................................................................................................. 3-13
Configuring Inverse Multiplexer (IMUX) Settings .................................................................. 3-13
Configuring the Quad BRI Network Interface .......................................................................... 3-15
Configuring the PRI Network Interface ..................................................................................... 3-15
Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface ........................................... 3-18
Configuring the Global Address Book .............................................................................................. 3-22
Configuring the Global Address Book Server Settings ........................................................... 3-22
Setting Global Address Book Preferences ................................................................................. 3-23
Configuring the System for Use on a Private Network ........................................................... 3-24
Setting the Dialing Rules .............................................................................................................. 3-25
Placing a Test Call ................................................................................................................................ 3-27
Keeping your Software Current ......................................................................................................... 3-28
Chapter 4 - Designing the User Experience
Managing User Access to Settings and Features ............................................................................... 4-2
Setting the Admin Password ......................................................................................................... 4-2
Screens that Require the Admin Password for Access .............................................................. 4-3
Letting Users Customize the Workspace ..................................................................................... 4-4
Limiting What Users Can Do With the System .......................................................................... 4-5
Designing Video and Audio Behaviors ............................................................................................... 4-5
Configuring Camera Settings ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Configuring TV Monitors .............................................................................................................. 4-7
Configuring the Content Display .................................................................................................. 4-8
Configuring a VCR to Record Calls ............................................................................................ 4-10
Configuring Telephone and Audio Settings ............................................................................. 4-11
Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel Control .................................................................... 4-11
Displaying Closed Captions ........................................................................................................ 4-12

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Configuring Data Conferences and Streaming Calls .......................................................................4-13
Configuring Data Conferences ....................................................................................................4-13
Configuring and Starting Streaming Calls .................................................................................4-13
Designing General System Behaviors ................................................................................................4-16
Configuring General Setup ..........................................................................................................4-16
Configuring Multipoint Calling ..................................................................................................4-18
Entering a Multipoint Software Registration Key (ViewStation EX only) .....................4-18
Including More than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call .............................................4-19
Configuring Multipoint Settings ..........................................................................................4-20
Configuring with PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand feature ..............................4-21
Setting the Call Answering Mode ...............................................................................................4-21
Configuring AES Encryption .......................................................................................................4-22
Setting Passwords and Security Options ...................................................................................4-23
Setting System Time ......................................................................................................................4-24
Helping Users Get Started ...................................................................................................................4-25
Chapter 5 - Managing the System Remotely
Using the Web Interface .........................................................................................................................5-2
Using the PMAC Wizard .......................................................................................................................5-3
Using the Address Book Utility ............................................................................................................5-4
Adding or Editing Address Book Entries ....................................................................................5-4
Maintaining Address Book Entries on Systems ..........................................................................5-4
Maintaining Address Book Files on Your PC ..............................................................................5-5
Using the System with GMS .................................................................................................................5-6
Setting Up SNMP ....................................................................................................................................5-9
Chapter 6 - System Usage and Statistics
System Information ................................................................................................................................6-2
Network Statistics and Advanced Statistics .......................................................................................6-3
Call Status ................................................................................................................................................6-3
Call Log ....................................................................................................................................................6-5
Information in the CDR ..................................................................................................................6-5
Call Detail Report (CDR) Archives ...............................................................................................6-7
Chapter 7 - Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting
Sending a Message ..................................................................................................................................7-2
System Management Screens Quick Reference ..................................................................................7-2
Diagnostics Screens ................................................................................................................................7-3
Indicators .................................................................................................................................................7-8
System Lights ...................................................................................................................................7-8
Network Line Check Icons .............................................................................................................7-8
Network Interface Lights ................................................................................................................7-9
General Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................7-11
Critical Problems ...........................................................................................................................7-11
Severe Problems .............................................................................................................................7-14
Moderate Issues .............................................................................................................................7-18
Minor Issues ...................................................................................................................................7-19
Normal System Behaviors ............................................................................................................7-24

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How to Contact Technical Support .................................................................................................... 7-25
By Telephone .......................................................................................................................... 7-25
By Internet ............................................................................................................................... 7-25
Chapter A - Installation Notes
Predeployment Planning ...................................................................................................................... A-2
ISDN Provisioning ................................................................................................................................ A-3
ISDN PRI ......................................................................................................................................... A-3
ISDN BRI ......................................................................................................................................... A-4
Chapter B - Network Configuration Notes
Predeployment Worksheet ....................................................................................................................B-2
Chapter C - Troubleshooting Notes
Q.850 Cause Codes ................................................................................................................................ C-1

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About this Guide
The Administrator’s Guide for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 is for
administrators who need to:
• Learn about and set up the system hardware
• Configure the system for use in your network environment
• Customize the behavior and appearance of the system for easy and
efficient use
• Obtain information about calls made by the system, and gather network
usage and performance data
• Troubleshoot any issues that occur with the system
Other available documents include:
•Setting Up the System, which describes how to install the hardware
•Quick Tips for ViewStation EX, FX, and VS4000, which is a quick reference
for use during calls
• The Getting Started Guide, which describes how to place calls and perform
other conferencing tasks
• Release Notes, Quick Tips Sheets, Setup Sheets for your optional hardware
For support or service, please contact your Polycom distributor or go to Polycom
Support at www.polycom.com/support.
Polycom recommends that you record the serial number of your system here for
future reference. The serial number for the system is printed on the unit.
System Serial Number: ____________________________________________
Option key:______________________________________________________

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Introducing the
ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX,
and VS4000 Systems
Your Polycom video conferencing system is a state-of-the-art visual collaboration
tool. With crisp, clean video and crystal-clear sound, your system provides natural
videoconferencing interaction through the most advanced video communications
technology.
This chapter describes the standard and optional hardware components available
for your system and how to install them.
If you need additional information, refer to the document that was provided with
your system. Optional components also have setup guides.
To obtain additional copies of any of these documents, refer to the documentation
CD that came with the system or go to the Polycom web site,
www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
What’s in this chapter? Page
Key Features 1-2
Standard System Components 1-6
Optional System Components 1-11

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Key Features
Breakthrough Video Quality
!Best for low bandwidth calls — The newly-supported H.264 standard
provides twice the video quality of H.263 in calls that use lower line rates.
!Best for high bandwidth calls — Polycom’s own standards-based
Pro-Motion™ 50/60 fields per second video provides television-like quality in
high bandwidth calls.
Industry-Leading Audio Quality
!Customizable audio sources — You can connect an external audio system or
a mixer for additional control over what people hear at the far site.
!Better sound in large rooms — Improve the audio pick-up in larger rooms by
connecting a second omnidirectional microphone pod.
AES Encryption Support
!Standards-based encryption at all speeds up to 2Mbps
•The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems now offer an
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption option for secure
point-to-point and multipoint calling (IP and ISDN).
•The encryption option supports National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) approved, FIPS 197 compliant 128-bit AES encryption
with extended Diffie-Hellman key distribution recommended by the
H.325 (version 3) standard.
!Encryption features include:
•Optional automatic encryption of point-to-point and multipoint calls.
•On-screen indicators that show whether encryption is in use during calls.
•Interoperability with other systems using the H.235 (version 3) standard
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Additional Security Features
!Control remote access — The local administrator can specify which remote
management interfaces can be used — FTP, Telnet, SNMP, or the ViewStation
web interface.
The local administrator may choose not to allow remote management.
!Connect encryption equipment to the system — Add the optional Serial
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module to support V.35, RS-449, and
RS-530 devices.
!Use an optical dialing isolator — The Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network
Interface Module supports NSA-approved optical dialing isolators.
Easy Calling
!Multipoint calling —You can place IP, ISDN, and mixed calls that include up
to three other sites at once using the internal multipoint capability. This is
standard on ViewStation FX and VS4000, and optional on the ViewStation EX.
For information about purchasing the multipoint call option for ViewStation EX, please
contact your Polycom distributor.
!Cascaded multipoint calls — The sites that you call may also call other sites.
By calling up to three other sites, and allowing each of them to add one or two
more sites, you can connect up to ten sites in a call without using an external
bridge.
!Dial-in calling — Allow others to call your system (IP, ISDN, or analog
telephone line) while it is in a call, for additional flexibility in multipoint
calling.
Rich Conference Experience
!See more with single-monitor systems — Use the continuous presence
viewing mode to show all sites on a single monitor.
!Additional monitors — Connect an additional television monitor to show the
far site, and a VGA monitor or projector to show presentation material. The
ViewStation FX and VS4000 allow you to connect up to three additional
television monitors, for a total of four.
!Additional camera — Add a document camera to show printed documents
and other objects. The ViewStation FX and VS4000 also allow you to add an
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!High resolution data collaboration — You can use the optional Visual
Concert FX to share content from your computer at up to 1280 x 1024
resolution, while your system continues to send live video from your site.
!Call streaming — Multicast your conference to additional viewers via the web
interface.
Enhanced User Experience
!New remote control design — Navigate through the configuration screens
and place calls easily using the new remote control.
• Go Back — Navigate back through the menus using the Back button.
• Go Home — Return to the main screen with one button press.
• Enter a dot — Enter addresses and names that include dots using the Dot
button.
• Color-coded buttons — Buttons for related features are color coded to
help you find them quickly.
The new remote control is compatible with older ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and
VS4000 systems. For information about purchasing a new remote control, please contact
your Polycom distributor.
!Improved control of content with Visual Concert FX — You can set the
system to allow participants to share content as soon as the PC is connected, or
when they press the Play button on the Visual Concert FX unit.
Network Flexibility
!Built-in LAN connectivity — ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems include a dual 10/100 Ethernet port, providing connectivity for a PC
or other device in addition to allowing IP calls.
!Optional ISDN connectivity — Quad BRI and V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network
interfaces are available for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems. In addition, a PRI network interface is available for ViewStation FX
and VS4000 systems.
!Support for private networks — If you use an ISDN network interface, you
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!POTS connectivity — The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems can be connected to analog telephone networks.
!Mixed multipoint calling — ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems can place multipoint calls that include both IP and ISDN sites.
Remote Management
!Address Book Utility — Maintain system address books easily with the
enhanced Address Book Utility. You can add entries and save them to your PC
and then transfer them to other ViewStation and VSX systems in your
organization.
!Secure remote management — The local administrator’s password on the
system prevents users from changing system configuration while allowing
you to manage the system remotely.
!Call Detail Reports — Access the system’s call history from the web interface.
You can download the data to a spreadsheet application for sorting and
formatting.
!Remote diagnostics — Tools in the web interface allow you to identify and
correct issues that affect the user’s experience.
Easy Installation
!Simple setup, flexible room arrangement — The ViewStation EX and
ViewStation FX fit conveniently on top of a television monitor. The VS4000 is
easy to install in an equipment rack, on top of a desk, on a credenza, or in a cart.
!IP or ISDN calling — The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
systems have a built-in 10/100 Mb Ethernet port for IP calls. Add the optional
Quad BRI or PRI (ViewStation FX and VS4000 only) network interface to make
calls over your ISDN telephone lines.
!Easy configuration wizard — The system setup wizard detects your network
connections and guides you through configuring the system to work on an IP
network or an ISDN network.
!Auto-sensing power supply — The system automatically adjusts for line
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Standard System Components
This section describes the standard components that come with ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems. The models differ somewhat in their
standard components, as noted in the descriptions of the components.
In addition to the standard components, you can connect optional items to
enhance your videoconferences. These are described in the next section, Optional
System Components on page 1-11.
Main System
The ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX set-top systems provide cutting-edge
videoconferencing technology in a sleek design. The set-top contains the main
camera, system software, and internal hardware.
The VS4000 is a rack-mounted videoconferencing system that provides enhanced
videoconferencing capabilities including connections for up to three cameras and
a VCR or DVD, up to five monitors (four NTSC or PAL and one VGA), VCR inputs
and outputs, LAN connectivity for a computer, and connections for an external
audio system.
The original VS4000 uses 4-pin mini-DIN connectors for all S-Video connections; the
enhanced VS4000 uses dual BNC connectors.
Remote Control
The remote control is designed to make it easy to set up and operate the system —
a clearly marked, color-coded button corresponds to each common user task.
For more information about how to use the remote control, refer to the Getting
Started Guide available in the Documentation Library on the CD that came with the
system or at the Polycom web site, www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
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Main Camera
The ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX come with an integrated main camera.
Polycom recommends the Polycom PowerCam™as the main camera for the
VS4000 because the system uses a single connector for camera power and video,
camera control, and the camera’s integrated infrared remote control receiver.
The VS4000 system can also use a Sony EVI-D100 (NTSC) or EVI-D100P (PAL)
camera as its main camera.
The enhanced VS4000 is designed to be used with the PowerCam. Although it can use any
of the cameras supported by the original VS4000, the full Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) functionality
is available only with the PowerCam.
Microphone
The microphone pod provides audio input to the system. Its advanced audio
technology focuses on the speaker so that the speaker’s voice does not have to
compete with background noises, such as the sound from an air conditioner, to be
heard. The microphone pod is designed to pick up voices from any direction.
The ViewStation EX comes standard with one microphone pod; the
ViewStation FX and VS4000 come with two.
Power Supply
The ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX set-top systems have an external power
supply; the VS4000 has an internal power supply. They all use line voltages
between 90V and 260V and line frequencies from 47 Hz to 63 Hz.
Do not use any power supply other than the one supplied with your ViewStation EX or
ViewStation FX system. Using the wrong power supply will void the warranty and may
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Hardware Kit
The hardware kit that comes with the system includes:
Cables
The following cables come with either the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or
VS4000 system. For more information about which cables are standard and
optional with your particular system and how to connect them, refer to the system
setup card that was provided with your system.
Item System Description
Cable ties and cable tie
mounts
ViewStation EX (2)
ViewStation FX (2)
VS4000 (4)
For keeping the system’s cables
from becoming entangled
Disks of hook-and-loop
material
ViewStation EX
ViewStation FX
For securing the ViewStation EX or
ViewStation FX set-top unit to the
top of a monitor
Vinyl feet ViewStation EX
ViewStation FX
For stabilizing the set-top unit if the
top of your monitor slopes back
sharply
Rack-mount brackets
and screws
VS4000 For mounting the system in a rack
Batteries ViewStation EX (3)
ViewStation FX (3)
VS4000 (6)
For the remote control
Cable Name System Description
Power cord ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Black cord that provides power to
the power supply or the system.
LAN cable ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Cable with orange RJ-45
connectors that connects to the
LAN.
PC LAN cable ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Cable with blue RJ-45 connectors
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Microphone pod cables ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Cables with brown RJ-11
connectors that connect to
microphone pods.
Telephone cable ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Pink cable that connects to the
POTS line (in approved countries
only).
S-Video cables ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX
Original VS4000
Cables with yellow 4-pin mini-DIN
connectors for connecting to
monitors and cameras.
S-Video cables Enhanced VS4000 Cables with yellow and white BNC
connectors and yellow 4-pin
mini-DIN connectors for connecting
to monitors and cameras.
S-Video adapters Enhanced VS4000 Short cables with yellow and white
BNC connectors and yellow 4-pin
mini-DIN connectors for connecting
standard S-video cables to the
system.
Combination S-Video,
audio, and composite
video cables
ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX
Cables with yellow 4-pin mini-DIN
connectors and yellow, red, and
white RCA connectors for
connecting a monitor to provide
video and audio
VCR cables ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Cable with yellow, red, and white
RCA connectors that connect to a
VCR or DVD.
VGA cable ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Cable with black (for
ViewStation EX and FX) or yellow
(for VS4000) DB-15 connectors that
connects to an additional monitor or
projector.
VGA adapter ViewStation FX Short cable with a single black
high-density subminiature D
connector at one end, and standard
VGA and S-Video connectors at the
other end to connect to the cables
for an S-Video monitor or a VGA
monitor or projector.
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Documentation
In addition to the documentation CD, you received the following hardcopy
documents with your system:
!Read Me First, which lists where to get the Release Notes, video-test call
numbers, and product support information.
!Setting up the System, which describes how to install the system.
You can find the latest documentation at the Polycom web site,
www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
Serial port cable VS4000 Cable with black (for
ViewStation EX and FX) or purple
(for VS4000) DB-9 connectors that
connects to a touch panel or other
RS-232 device.
Audio cable VS4000 Cable with red and white RCA
connectors for connecting to the
main monitor’s audio inputs or to an
external audio system.
Mixer cables Enhanced VS4000 Cables with mini-Phoenix
connectors that connect to a
Polycom audio mixer. One cable
has a white RCA connector; the
other has a black one.
Cable Name System Description

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Optional System Components
This section describes the components that you can purchase as an option with a
ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 system.
Network Interface Modules
These network interface modules are available for the ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX, or VS4000 system:
Additional Microphone Pod
You can connect up to two microphone pods to the system or to a Visual
Concert FX unit.
If you install more than one microphone pod, ensure that all microphone pods are
at least 6 ft (1.8 m) apart.
Network Interface
Module System Description
Quad BRI ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Allows you to connect to an ISDN
network using up to four BRI lines.
PRI ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Allows you to connect to an ISDN
network using a PRI line.
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX,
VS4000
Allows you to connect to third-party
network equipment, including
encryption equipment and RS-366
dialers.

Administrator’s Guide for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
1-12 www.polycom.com/videodocumentation
Visual Concert FX
The Visual Concert FX lets you share content from your computer during calls and,
if you need to make a presentation, it also lets you connect a projector or a VGA
monitor. You can use the Visual Concert FX with the ViewStation EX,
ViewStation FX, and VS4000 system.
The Visual Concert FX has dual stream capability, so you can display video and
graphics at both the near and far sites, with video on one monitor and the live
graphics on a second monitor. The Visual Concert FX provides VGA output at a
screen resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 pixels.
For more information about the Visual Concert FX, refer to the documentation that
came with your Visual Concert FX. You can obtain copies of the Visual Concert FX
documents at the Polycom web site, www.polycom.com/videodocumentation.
Document Camera or Other Additional Camera
Besides the main camera for your system, you can connect other cameras. You can
connect a document camera as well as an additional pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) camera
to the ViewStation FX or VS4000; you can connect only a stationary second camera
to the ViewStation EX.
You can use any of the following PTZ cameras as an additional camera on a
ViewStation FX or VS4000 system:
!Sony®EVI-D30 (NTSC) or Sony EVI-D31 (PAL)
!Sony EVI-D70 (NTSC) or Sony EVI-D70P (PAL)
!Sony EVI-D100 (NTSC) or Sony EVI-D100P (PAL)
!Elmo PTC-100S (NTSC)
!Elmo PTC-110R (PAL)