Polycom VSX 3000

A full-featured, integrated video conferencing system for the executive office and remote offices

The fully integrated video conferencing system for the executive office:

• Ideal for the executive office or small meeting space of up to 2 people
• Conserves desk space with a small footprint and a 17” LCD that doubles as a PC monitor
• Incredible video using the latest in video technology and standards
• Superior audio performance with stereo microphones and speakers
• Easily share data, videos and pictures with all conference participants
  
  

The Polycom VSX 3000 is a stylish and compact video conferencing system that provides excellent video and audio quality. Featuring an integrated LCD screen, the Polycom VSX 3000 is the perfect video conferencing solution for executive suites and remote offices. As a fully integrated video conferencing system the Polycom VSX 3000 delivers powerful video and audio performance and can act as a PC display when not in a video call – saving valuable desk space.

The Polycom VSX 3000 addresses the needs of executives by enabling business-quality video conferencing directly from their office, eliminating the need to attend personal video conferences from a large meeting room. The Polycom VSX 3000 helps off-site professionals such as regional sales representatives communicate easily with the home office. Consultants are able to stay in touch with corporate headquarters for training, meetings or face-to-face contact without the investment or space required for a group video conferencing system, or the continuous cost of travel.

The Polycom VSX 3000 offers exceptional video with H.264 video technology and near CD-quality audio with Polycom Siren 14 and Polycom StereoSurround. PC based content can be added to a VSX 3000 conference call cable-free by using the People+Content IP software option. You can also add a document camera or VCR/DVD to display pictures or movie files during a conference. And no matter what kind of content is sent, the conference participants can see both the presenter and the content simultaneously with Polycom Dual Monitor Emulation.

Polycom VSX 3000 Benefits

Completely integrated – All-in-one video conferencing system includes camera, display, stereo speakers and stereo microphones

Versatile display – Built-in 17” LCD flat screen with additional ability to perform as a high resolution PC desktop display

Superior, natural sound – Polycom StereoSurround delivers crisp, natural voice clarity - even when multiple parties are speaking simultaneously - by using dual channel, Siren 14 technology

Outstanding video – Premium quality video at any bandwidth with smooth natural motion and sharp, clear images. Employs standard-based H.264 compression and Pro-Motion™ video for optimal viewing

Multimedia made easy – Show high-res images or presentations in your meetings while also sharing video. And, you can share PC content cable-free using Polycom’s unique People+Content™ IP technology

Secure Conferencing – Ensuring your video conferences are secure and private through embedded encryption via secure video, audio and data traffic; secure web management, protection against unauthorized access (web, telnet, FTP).

Network friendly – Features include video and audio error concealment, UPnP, NAT, Closed Captioning support, embedded encryption, plus Web streaming

The Polycom Solution – Everything you need to deploy and manage a complete video conferencing network with Polycom ReadiManager ® SE 200, Polycom Global Management System™, Polycom PathNavigator™, Polycom Conference Suite™ and the Polycom MGC™

Polycom VSX 3000 Features

Audio

G.722.1 Annex C (based on Polycom Siren™ 14)

• 14 kHz crystal clear, wideband audio, while only using 24-48 Kbps of bandwidth, depending on the data rate of the call
• Eliminates fatigue associated with straining to hear every word
• Near CD-quality sound for dynamic audio performance
• Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
• Rated the best audio algorithm in the industry; outperforming MPEG4 in all tests
• Included with every VSX system
• For more detailed information, see www.polycom.com/siren14

Polycom StereoSurround™

• 2 channels of 14 kHz crystal clear audio
• Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
• Easily decipher multiple, simultaneous conversations
• Distinguish which side of the room people are talking from, just like in a real meeting

Audio Error Concealment

• Reduced audio drop-out on noisy networks
• Smooth, consistent verbal communications without interruptions
• Corrects audio from any system seamlessly
• Activates automatically, only when needed

Video

H.264 Video

• Use less bandwidth to conduct video calls of equal quality compared to calls using the H.263 standard
• Unparalleled video quality for lower line rate applications
• More bandwidth is available for other business
• Cost savings to any organization
• Supported at data rates from 64Kbps to 768Kbps

Pro-Motion™ H.263

• Full-screen, TV-like video quality with fluid, precise motion handling
• Greater image detail with 50/60 fields per second
• Most natural video communications experience possible

Video Error Concealment

• Reduced video drop-out on busy IP networks
• Smooth, continuous video without interruptions
• Maintain active face-to-face contact
• Accomplish meeting objectives without worrying about the video integrity
• Activates automatically, only when needed

Content Sharing

People+Content IP

• Simply input the IP address of your VSX 3000 into a small utility and PC content is easily shown to all conference participants
• This feature can be used by anyone in the conference, even voice only participants!

Adjustable Bandwidth for Content

• Choose the amount of bandwidth to dedicate to Content or People
• Options include 90% Content/ 10% People; 50% Content/ 50% People; 10% Content/ 90% People
• User adjustable setting can be accessed both during a call and outside of a call

Multiple Content Sources

• Second camera source (i.e. doc camera/VCR/DVD) images can be seen as content, along with people
• Now all sources of content (PC, 2nd camera, VCR, etc.) show up on the second screen/monitor – they never displace the person/group speaking
• Supplement video conference with multiple types of content including pictures, documents, audio files, presentations
• Flexible bandwidth settings for adjusting people and content

User Interface

Calendar & Call Scheduler

• Quick and easy access to a monthly calendar with current date and time posting
• Schedule individual or repeat meetings to dial automatically
• Create and save multipoint team meetings

Customisable Home Page

• Display only the necessary buttons
• Unique design to meet your organization’s needs
• Simplified graphical interface for novice users
• Easy to understand icon driven menu navigation decreases learning curve
• Kiosk Mode allows you to create a look and feel that suits your application
• Leads to increased use of video
  

Dual Monitor Emulation

• Use Dual Monitor Emulation for the most efficient use of a single display
• View near and far video windows at the same time
  
• Alternate layout views supporting near end, far end and content
  

User Selectable Camera Icons

• Use icons that represent your industry
• Intuitive icons match the input device
• Custom name gives the icon clear meaning
• Selection – 5 libraries to choose from
• Decreases learning curve

Platform Versatility

Integration with Microsoft® Live Communications Server (LCS) via SIP

• Integrates directly with Microsoft collaboration infrastructure
• Registers and authenticates with Microsoft LCS 2005
• VSX users can be added to Microsoft Communicator
• Presence information sent to LCS indicating video buddies' availability
• You can use your Buddy list to launch calls from the VSX 3000 user interface

Completely integrated, all in one system

• Includes 17” display perfect for full screen viewing of remote and Picture-in-Picture for near end video
• Integrated stereo microphones and speakers eliminates the need for table top microphones and external speakers
• Supports Polycom StereoSurround

Also functions as PC Display

• Use as a high resolution (SXGA) display for a local PC connection and save space within the office
• PC audio can be connected to the VSX 3000 so the built-in speakers or headphones can reproduce the PC audio

IP (H.323 and SIP) or ISDN/IP Models

• IP is standard and you choose the H.320 interface best for your application
• Choose the right option for your specific network connection
• Supports UPnP and NAT for automatic setup of conferences conducted through firewalls
• Wide range of IP QoS services to insure call quality and integrity

Internal Multipoint Software

• Optional upgrade easily done with a software key
• Conduct meetings beyond just point-to-point
• Increase productivity by including key people on the call
• Adding sites during a call can lead to quick decision making
• Supports up to 4 video and 1 voice call in a single conference

Secure FTP, Telnet and Web

• VSX systems are the most secure video conferencing solutions in the industry
• Now, all access to the VSX system can be secured including accessing the VSX system via web-browser as well as secure telnet and ftp access via SSH for secure system administration and application connectivity

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

• Communications are confidential and secure
• Authentication by the National Institutes of Standards means it's credible
• Built-in, no extra hardware required

H.460 NAT/Firewall Traversal

• Standards compliance for traversing NATs and Firewalls
• Session border controller (V2IU) is only needed at the central location and all VSX systems with H.460 can communicate through the single V2IU
• Uses H.460.18 for signaling traversal and call establishment and H.460.19 for media traversal

E-Mail dialling format when dialling across

• IP security boundaries
• Easy and intuitive E-mail video dialling
• Operates with Polycom's V2IU™ Firewall Traversal Appliance
• Deployable to wide range of customers, suppliers and partners

Interoperability

Part of Polycom’s Unified Collaborative Communications

• Remote management through Global Management System™
• MGC Click & View™ offers a variety of layout templates for multipoint call right from the system’s handheld remote
• Extended conferencing with Polycom PathNavigator™
• Schedule, invite participants and manage conferences easily with Polycom Conference Suite
• Expand meeting capabilities by adding voice-only participants using the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone
• Use the Polycom SE200 for management, scheduling and gatekeeping

Configurable MTU packet size

• Allows administrators to set the MTU packet size, based on needs of their network
• Optimizes packet size minimizing overhead and network congestion
• Default setting is 1260

Standards-based

• Solid, reliable platform
• Qualified by independent test labs
• Interoperates with other vendor's systems
• Easy to install even in a multi-vendor environment

Baseline Mode

• Set your system to baseline mode, H.261 and G.711, for maximum interoperability with legacy video conferencing systems
• Accessible via web, FTP or on-screen UI for easy access by the network administrator
• Can be turned on and off as needed