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

SOHO/SME Executive

VSX 7000

iPower

Executive

VS4000

PerformanceMainstream

ViewStation

Classic

Business Quality Video Conferencing

From the Desktop to the Board Room

iPower

9400/9800

ViewStation

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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