Polycom VSX 7000 Installation and operation manual

Polycom VSX 7000
Product Reference Guide
October, 2003
Product Reference Guide
Polycom VSX 7000
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Table of Contents
1. VSX 7000 Product Release Highlights .......................................................... 3
2. VSX 7000 Positioning .................................................................................... 4
3. Product Description ....................................................................................... 6
3.1. Basic Components ............................................................................... 6
3.2. System Input/Output............................................................................. 9
3.3. Network Interfaces ............................................................................. 10
3.4. Optional Components and Features .................................................. 11
4. Technologies ............................................................................................... 11
4.1. People+Content ................................................................................. 11
4.2. Video Compression............................................................................ 13
4.3. Audio Compression............................................................................ 14
4.4. Echo Cancellation, Automatic Noise Suppression and
Gain Control..................................................................................................... 15
4.5. Far-end Camera Control .................................................................... 15
5. Systems Management ................................................................................. 15
6. Languages ................................................................................................... 16
7. Product Software Release History............................................................... 16
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1. VSX 7000 Product Release Highlights
•What’s being announced?
oPolycom VSX 7000 - The best quality, most advanced video conferencing product
available at the Entry Level! This set-top appliance provides great quality audio and video
with a new, user friendly interface.
•When is it being announced?
oWorldwide announcement October 6, 2003 (8:30 a.m. EST US)
•Where is it being announced?
oIt is being announced globally via Press Release
•When is it available?
oOctober 6, 2003
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2. VSX 7000 Positioning
Group
ViaVideo II
Desktop Entry
ViewStation
FX
SOHO/SME Executive
VSX 7000
iPower
Executive
VS4000
PerformanceMainstream
ViewStation
Classic
Business Quality Video Conferencing
Business Quality Video Conferencing
From the Desktop to the Board Room
From the Desktop to the Board Room
iPower
9400/9800
ViewStation
EX
NEW!
NEW!
Product Positioning
•The VSX 7000 is a compliment to the current Polycom video product line and extends the Polycom video
product offerings to deliver new levels of price/performance at the Entry Level.
•The VSX 7000 will be launched in the ENTRY category
•The ViewStation Classic systems (ViewStation SP products, and ViewStation H.323,
128, 512 and MP) are positioned in the SOHO/SME category
•The ViewStation EX/FX are in the MAINSTREAM category
•The VS4000 and iPower 9000 series are in the PERFORMANCE category
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VSX 7000 Overview and Messaging
For the first time, the best quality, most advanced video conferencing
is now available at the Entry Level
Polycom’s latest entry-point system offers no-compromise video and audio performance. Just some highlights:
•Near-CD Quality, Crystal Clear Audio
oPolycom delivers, unparalleled audio as crystal clear and powerful as being in the same room,
with Siren 14 - 14 kHz fidelity audio, and new Subwoofer.
•TV-like Video
oUsing the most advanced technology, Polycom delivers exceptionally natural, smooth motion
video with H.264 and Pro-Motion
•Innovative Ease of Use
oNew graphical user interface designed and customizable for “easy-to-use” everyday
videoconferencing, and manageability, including: Polycom Dual Monitor Emulation; Polycom
Kiosk mode, and Customizable Camera Icons
•Ultimate versatility
oExpandability options enable the VSX 7000 to be configured for any application
•…And an integrated part of The Polycom Office.
Target Customers
VSX 7000 is targeted to any person who needs to work with others, to share ideas and to get things done. This
includes:
•Traditional videoconferencing users who want the very best video and audio quality
•Users who want to broaden and deepen their use of technology and multimedia to be more efficient in
increasingly geographically dispersed organizations
•Potential new users who demand systems that will support the way they want to communicate at a
distance
Examples of applications of videoconferencing that are good candidates to use VSX 7000:
•Enterprises and Organizations that find the following features especially attractive:
oQuality of the video and audio – delivering the best experience ever
oEase-of-use of Polycom’s user interface – anyone knows how to use it
oPeople+Content™ – gives users a natural feeling of being there, and seeing the material to
present and discuss topics
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•Healthcare Applications
oQuality of the video and audio for the most demanding applications
oPeople+Content™ for showing high resolution documents and images
•Educational/Distance learning applications:
oQuality of the video and audio – delivering the best experience ever
oCustomizable camera source selection icons
•IT departments like VSX 7000 because of:
oRobust management capability with Polycom Global Management System™ and built-in Web
server
oAlarms allow administrators to be pro-actively aware of problems with keyboard/remote battery,
microphone, camera, directory, gatekeeper, etc.
3. Product Description
The following are the components and software options of the VSX 7000:
Base Components Set-top unit
Subwoofer
Microphone
Remote control
Optional Network
Interfaces
QuadBRI ISDN
Serial/V.35
Optional Components Additional Display Adaptor Kit
Additional Microphone Kit
People+Content (Visual Concert VSX)
Multipoint Software License
AES (encryption) Software License
All systems also include basic cables (audio out, video out, power) and a documentation package (details later in
this document).
3.1. Basic Components
The VSX 7000 is a set-top system with innovative design and function. The set-top unit itself includes the
camera, integrated mid-range speaker and the basic I/O of the system. The companion subwoofer allows for
great sound and is responsible for power and ISDN connectivity, allowing simplified cabling to the set-top unit.
Every system includes the ability for video calls over IP (H.323). In addition, there are two network interfaces
choices for H.320 calls: Quad BRI or Serial/V.35.
The following sections describe the main components and software options in more detail.
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Camera/Set-top Unit
The main unit includes a mechanical pan-tilt-zoom camera, an integrated mid-range speaker for conference audio
and the input/output described in a later section of this document.
Combined with the subwoofer, the integrated mid-range speaker guarantees that good audio rendition is available
at every installation, eliminating the possibility that poor quality speakers in the conference room would lower the
quality of the customer’s experience.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is included with every VSX 7000, and serves the source of power for the set-top unit and is the
source of the optional network interface modules. The subwoofer is especially useful in rendition of vowel sounds
(lower frequencies) that make up good speech reproduction.
With a single cable connecting it to the main unit (including audio, power and ISDN signals), the subwoofer
eliminates problematic cabling that would otherwise have to run all the way up to the set-top.
The subwoofer can be disabled if the installation calls for specialized audio in a conference room.
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Microphones
The VSX 7000 microphone is a sophisticated device designed specifically for videoconferencing applications; it
electronically locates the person speaking anywhere within a full 360oradius. It also includes Polycom’s
exclusive mute control, with serves as a button to mute the audio as well as an indicator of the system’s mute
status.
Up to 3 microphones can be used with a VSX 7000.
Remote Control
VSX 7000 debuts a new Polycom remote control, which includes several buttons frequently requested by
customers, including: “Directory” key, “.” for IP addresses, and “Camera” for easy access to video sources.
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Documentation Set and Software Media
The following documents are available for the systems:
Document: Available in: For use by:
Installation instruction
poster
Printed, Web Individual performing installation or adding
peripherals, etc.
Administrator’s Guide Web System administrators seeking more information on
configuration options, etc.
Getting Started Guide
(User’s Guide)
Web Reference guide for end users – good tool for
learning how to use system before going into
conference room
Software Release
Bulletin
Web Individual performing installation or upgrading system
– contains important information and tips on each
software version
3.2. System Input/Output
Video Input
The following are the video inputs available on the systems:
Input Connector Type
Main camera In set-top People
Video content
(for document
camera, etc.)
4-pin mini DIN People
PC/laptop
input on
Visual
Concert VSX
15-pin D sub Content
VCR RCA People
Video output
The systems’ main monitor is an NTSC/PAL display. In addition, an Additional Display Adaptor Kit is available,
allowing for a dual monitor set-up on NTSC/PAL or SVGA/XGA.
The following are the video outputs available on the systems:
•Main display: NTSC/PAL (4-pin mini DIN)
•Dual display: NTSC/PAL (4-pin mini DIN) or SVGA/XGA (15-pin D sub)
•VCR output (RCA)
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Audio Input
The following are the audio inputs available on the various systems:
Input For Connector
Microphone
connection
(Polycom digital
interface)
Microphone Polycom-
provided
Laptop audio input
(on Visual Concert
VSX)
Laptop/PC 3.5 mm phono
VCR VCR playback 2x RCA
Audio Output
The following are the audio outputs available:
Output Connector
Built-in speaker and
Subwoofer
N/A
Alternative line out 2x RCA
Peripheral Connections
VSX 7000 systems provide for very flexible configuration of peripheral devices. The following table lists how
various devices can be plugged in to the systems:
Device How to plug it in?
Document camera NTSC or PAL document camera can be connected to
the back of the system via S-video.
Extra microphones Up to 3 microphones can be connected to a VSX 7000
system.
Laptop or PC Laptops or PCs can be connected to Visual Concert
VSX via video (VGA) and audio (mini-phono)
connectors.
VCR/DVD players VCRs and DVD players can be connected to the back
of the systems for playback via RCA cables for video
and audio.
3.3. Network Interfaces
Interface Maximum
video rate
IP – 10/100BaseT
Ethernet
2 Mbps
ISDN QuadBRI
S/T
512 kbps
Serial/V.35 2 Mbps
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