Polycom Vortex EF2241 Quick setup guide

Polycom®Vortex®with
VSX™8000 Series Integration
Connect. Any Way You Want.
The world’s best integrated rack mount voice and video solution.
Polycom brings the best of voice and video system integration together in a compact, powerful package – the new VSX 8000 video
conferencing system plus a Vortex installed voice system.
Installed voice and video conferencing has never been more convenient, or more flexible for your clients’ needs. This combination brings
you the best of Polycom voice and video technology while taking up a minimum of space in your installations. In only two rack units, you
get a component video conferencing system complete with professional AV connectors, direct XGA input, multiple S-video inputs, versatile
network connection, and a full featured API control interface combined with an automatic microphone / line / matrix mixer with echo and
noise cancellation, neural network AGC, customizable equalization and terrific sound.
Use the Vortex / VSX 8000 combination in conference suites, boardrooms, classrooms, or courtrooms. Polycom voice and video systems
provide an amazing communication experience with full room mic / loudspeaker coverage, People + Content™ video conferencing, and
user-friendly control. It’s a “must have” for your next project!
Vortex with VSX 8000 Series Features and Benefits:
Compact, rack mount design • Easily integrate VSX 8000 and Vortex without taking up too much space in the rack
Easy to install and use • Vortex and VSX products offer simple installation, and the Vortex InstantDesigner™
version 2.0 reduces setup time from hours to minutes!
Simple control of both products • Use the VSX series remote control to mute and unmute the audio on the Vortex
system, or control both with your favorite room controller
Balanced audio connections • Ensures high-quality audio between the Vortex and VSX 8000
More microphone choices • Use the Vortex to expand microphone coverage and type – add ceiling, table or
wireless mics
Remote access and management • With Polycom’s Global Management System™ and the Vortex Ethernet Adapter,
monitoring and troubleshooting are easily accessible from any location at any time
Requirements for Vortex with VSX 8000 Series Integration
• Polycom VSX 8000 release 7.0 or later
• Vortex EF2280 or Vortex EF2241 recommended. Will also work with Vortex EF2210 and Vortex EF2211 Installed Voice systems

Part No. 3726-17076-001 Rev. 6/04
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