Polycom Security Camera vsx7000 User Manual

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Polycom VSX 7000

Frequently Asked Product Questions

General

What hardware comes standard with a basic system?

The base (set-top) unit with integrated camera and integrated

speaker, a subwoofer, one microphone, one remote control, user

documentation and all of the required cables to get started.

What cables are included with a base system and what

are the lengths?

Following is a list of the basic cables included with each system.

Serial/V.35 Interface Module* (available Q4 03) – This module

is inserted into the subwoofer and provides serial connection up to

2 Mbps bandwidths.

Cables Provided with VSX 7000

Length Provided

Cable Type

Conference Link to microphone

Base unit to subwoofer

Power Cable

30 feet

10 feet

25 feet

12 feet

AES Software License (Advanced Encryption Support)* (available

Q4 03) – This software option provides AES encryption support for both IP

and ISDN point-to-point calls.

(1) S-Video cable

Can I try the multipoint capability before buying a license?

RJ45 Cable (Network)

Yes. All systems ship with a Multipoint Software License that enables limit-

less (5) minute multi-point calls. This allows for sufficient time to dial three

participants, over IP or ISDN or mixed, using the internal MCU capabilities.

If this feature proves useful, users can purchase a permanent key from their

Polycom reseller.

What options are available for this product?

At release, there will be several options. Each is described below.

Quad BRI Module – This module is inserted into the subwoofer and

provides connection for up to (4) BRI lines

What, exactly, is the functionality of the internal multipoint?

The internal MCU allows the user to dial a mix of IP & ISDN or IP & V.35 end-

points 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 par-

ticipants can be in the call at any one time.

Multipoint Software License – When installed, this license allows the

user to have up to (4) sites connected during a single videoconference, sup-

porting Voice Activated Switching (VAS)

People+Content^™– 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.

What language translations are available with this product?

The graphical user interface, user documentation, Web interface, audio

keypad confirmation and remote control are available in the following

language translations:

Additional Display Adaptor Kit – Includes an adaptor cable that allows for

an additional display to be configured, using either an S-Video, Composite or

VGA connection.

Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German,

Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish translations

are available.

Microphone Kit – Includes (1) microphone and (1) (10) foot conference

link cable.

Security Locking Cable – This (6) foot, locking steel cable ensures security

for your system. Lock the VSX 7000 unit to any stationary object in seconds.

Connect. Any Way You Want.

Polycom VSX 7000 Frequently Asked Product Questions

What happens when the VSX 7000 calls a system that does not sup-

port Siren 14 audio?

What are some of the most significant changes to the UI?

The user has a choice of starting from the “Main Screen” in ViewStation

Classic mode or from the ”Place a Call” screen with optional themes. The

new “Place a Call” screen is like picking up a telephone and dialling a num-

ber. The address book is still readily accessible and has extensive search

capabilities. The colours and icons of this new UI are a blend of

ViewStation, Microsoft^®Windows^®, Apple^®Macintosh^®and other graphi-

cal interfaces that appeal to mainstream computer users. Menu items can

be selected at the touch of a number and are arranged in a top-down layout

for consistent, easy navigation.

The VSX 7000 will automatically negotiate to the highest common audio

standard. For example, if both systems support G.722.1 at 128kbps, both

systems will use that audio specification.

Video

What, exactly, is H.264 and why is it important to the user?

The H.264 is an International Telecommunications Union (ITU) video coding

standard and represents the newest visual technology in video communica-

tions. It is identical to the MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) standard.

Polycom was the first in the industry to deliver the benefit of this cutting

edge technology with our iPower™ and MGC products and is one of a

select number of companies to hold intellectual property in the standard.

The H.264 video compression enables video conferencing users to experi-

ence either significantly improved video quality at the same bit rate, or

current quality at approximately half the bit rate required previously. For

example, the high-quality H.263 encoded video that users are accustomed

to at 768kbps is achievable using H.264 at 384kbps. That translates to

a bottom line benefit: More efficient use of an existing communications

infrastructure and an increase in the accessibility and cost-effectiveness

of business-quality video conferencing.

Will this UI be migrated to current products?

The VSX 7000 offers the user a selection of (7) different “Colour Themes”

for the UI, one of which is “ViewStation Classic”. Throughout the menu

navigation, users will notice a similarity of settings and selections from the

well-known ViewStation UI. While Polycom has made improvements with

the introduction of the new VSX 7000 UI, there are no plans to change the

UI on ViewStation products.

How is this UI an improvement?

The UI has cell phone-like functionality, giving the user the ability to navi-

gate through screens by simply pressing a number key associated with their

selection. We’ve also taken away some layers of navigation by moving the

most commonly accessed features nearer the top of the hierarchy. At any

time, a user knows the depth of menu navigation by the page number indi-

cation on the screen. A user will always know they are in a call by the

Persistent Preview on each menu page.

When will H.264 be used in a call?

The VSX will auto select rates at which H.264 looks the best. If the

endpoint that is being called does not support H.264, the call will revert

to the H.261 or H.263 video standard and the associated standards

based Annexes.

Can the original ViewStation remote control be used with the

VSX 7000?

Is H.264 the same as PVEC?

Yes, all buttons on the ViewStation remote control will work with the

VSX 7000.

No. PVEC (Polycom Video Error Concealment) is an algorithm that is

designed to alleviate the negative affects data loss which may occur

on an IP network with heavy traffic.

Can the VSX 7000 remote work with the ViewStation?

Yes, all buttons on the VSX 7000 remote control will work with a minimum

of ViewStation 7.5 and EX/FX/VS4000 5.1* releases.

What are the specifications of the integrated PTZ camera?

The PTZ camera has a 65˚ Field of View, 12 x Zoom, f = 4.2 to 42 mm,

F = 1.85 to 2.9 mm, auto focus, automatic white balance, pan range

+/- 1000 (left/right), tilt range +/- 250 (up/down).

What’s new about the VSX 7000 remote control?

The buttons are grouped by function and a new colour-coding system is

designed to make operation easier for new users. For example, green but-

tons represent dialling functions (the same as the ViewStation remote), red

buttons represent directional movements of the cursor or camera (the same

as the ViewStation remote), new blue buttons represent camera viewing

options and new orange buttons represent audio functions.

Does the system allow users to program presets for the camera?

Yes. The system can accept up to (10) user-defined preset positions for the

local site and (10) user-defined preset positions for the far end camera.

User Interface

Why isn’t the UI the same as the ViewStation product?

Over the course of time, end users have frequently requested the ability to

customise their own user interface. The UI can go from simple to sophisti-

cated. Many requests came from video network and IT administrators who

wanted to minimise the controls and options available to their end users.

This design is provided in an effort to maintain greater manageability and

control, while still offering the full functionality of the product. With this

new UI, we have answered those requests.

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Which buttons are new and which buttons were taken away?

No buttons were removed, but several were added. Refer to the

chart below.

Is there an easy way to find a particular entry in a very

large directory?

Yes. Like a cell phone address book, the “Search” mechanism prompts the

user to enter an alpha character (or string) by which to search. The search

is conducted on the first few letters of each word in the directory entry. For

example, a search for “Aus” will result in finds for “Polycom Austin”,

“Polycom Australia” and “Austin Conference Room.” The system will then

accumulate all of the findings into one window from which the user can

make a selection.

New VSX 7000 Remote Control Buttons

Button Name

Function

Snap

Snapshot functionality (not operational in Release 1)

Goes to first page in the dialler directory

Goes directly to the home page of the UI

Goes back one menu level in UI