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Polycom VSX 7000

Product Reference Guide

October, 2003

 
 

3.4.  Optional Components and Features 

Content (Visual Concert

 VSX) 

This includes software and a table-top pod designed to allow users to connect their laptop to the 
videoconferencing system during a call and present high-resolution graphics, live motion and audio.   

  

 

Multipoint Software License 

The internal MCU allows the user to dial a mix of IP and ISDN or IP and V.35 endpoints using the internal 
bridging capabilities of the VSX.  This feature also allows a participant to dial into a call that is already in progress.  
This ability is made secure by the option of adding a “dial-in” password.   Four total participants can be in the call 
at any one time. 

In addition to standard people video, the internal MP supports Content functionality, which allows any of 
the sites in the call (not only host site) to present content and have full capabilities. 

Content is only available when other systems in call support Content with software version 5.0 or 
higher. 

4. Technologies 

4.1. Content 

Polycom’s patent-pending technology called Content is a radical departure from the traditional talking 
heads type of videoconferencing.  With Content, Polycom addresses the overall concept that people and 
content need to be handled differently. 

Polycom Confidential

                     

     Subject to change without notice                          

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Summary of Contents for VSX 7000

Page 1: ...Polycom VSX 7000 Product Reference Guide October 2003 Product Reference Guide Polycom VSX 7000 Polycom Confidential Subject to change without notice Page 1 of 17 ...

Page 2: ...put 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 Polycom Confidential Subject to change without notice Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... 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 o Worldwide announcement October 6 2003 8 30 a m EST US Where is it being announced o It is being announced globally via Press Release When is it available o October 6 2003 Polycom Confidential Subject to change without notice Page 3 of 17 ...

Page 4: ...tion 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 categor...

Page 5: ...ility 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 mu...

Page 6: ... 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 syste...

Page 7: ...lity 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 ISD...

Page 8: ...o 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 Poly...

Page 9: ...tion 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...

Page 10: ...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 pho...

Page 11: ...is made secure by the option of adding a dial in password Four total participants can be in the call at any one time In addition to standard people video the internal MP supports People Content functionality which allows any of the sites in the call not only host site to present content and have full capabilities People Content is only available when other systems in call support People Content wi...

Page 12: ...o see people on a dedicated people display and content on a separate high resolution content display In a videoconference call content is viewed on a high resolution display XGA as is normally done in a conference room This means that companies can integrate their existing meeting tools like an InFocus projector into the experience In a dual display configuration people and content are treated the...

Page 13: ... t have one contract on which to focus at a time When the presenter sends content to the far end the near end doesn t see it unless the speaker takes the added step of pressing the near end preview button People Content is supported on Polycom s VSX 7000 ViewStation EX FX VS4000 and iPower videoconferencing endpoints as well as MGC multipoint servers 4 2 Video Compression Video compression is a cr...

Page 14: ...view produces some effects users typically perceive as unnatural video Pro Motion on VSX systems can be activated as low as 512 kbps and produces a full screen image rendering on the far end the entire image captured by the camera 4 3 Audio Compression VSX 7000 supports a large set of audio compression algorithms in the industry In addition to a full complement of ITU T standards algorithms VSX 70...

Page 15: ...udio pickup system of VSX 7000 systems AGC intelligently normalizes speaking volumes so that persons seated further away from the microphone sound as loud as those seated close to the microphone By using sophisticated intelligence AGC will keep the volume of a whisper low enough to stop it from being accidentally picked up by the far end and will allow a loud speaker to sound as forceful as desire...

Page 16: ...ry Software Update Provisioning and Reports Global management System now has the ability to manage the VSX 7000 products in addition to the iPower ViewStation ViaVideo Polycom PathNavigator WebCommander and any other third party video communication products with an embedded web server For more information please see Global Management System s pre sales information 6 Languages User interface remote...

Page 17: ...n and Vortex are registered trademarks and VSX iPower ViaVideo People Content Polycom WebOffice Global Management System PowerCam PowerMic Siren and Polycom PathNavigator are trademarks of Polycom Inc in the U S and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies Polycom s application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP requires disclosure that a...

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