Polycom VSX 7000s

 

The world's most powerful set-top video conferencing system for medium-sized groups and special applications

High quality, versatile Video Conferencing for medium to large rooms:

• Ideal for medium to large rooms of up to 40 people
• Incredibly natural imaging using the latest in video technology and standards
• Embedded speaker and subwoofer for superior audio performance delivering high-quality sound
• Easily share presentations, movie files, audio clips and pictures during a video conference
• Versatile, connecting to any TV or XGA display

The Polycom VSX 7000s offers flexibility, reliability and a robust architecture for virtually any meeting room, classroom, or medium group environment. With a unique integrated sound system, the Polycom VSX 7000s raises the bar for quality audio with Polycom StereoSurround™ audio. During a video conference, voices from remote participants project in stereo. With dual speakers and dual microphones you'll hear each speaker clearly, easily decipher multiple simultaneous conversations and experience pure, rich sound.

In addition, the VSX 7000s offers truly exceptional video with H.264 and television-like quality Pro-Motion™, an easy-to-use customisable user interface, standard AES software encryption, touch panel integration capabilities and voice add-on capabilities. The VSX 7000s provides flexibility in any conferencing environment; you can choose between a VGA or TV monitor as your main display, choose your dialling method as IP (H.323 or SIP) or ISDN, and connect a second camera or VCR to display pictures, movies or presentations to all conference participants. Whenever Content is displayed, whether it is coming from a PC, a document camera or from a DVD, the conference participants always see both the speaker and the content, for a seamless meeting experience. For a complete conferencing solution, consider combining the VSX 7000s with the Polycom Media Center solution with a choice of single or dual LCD displays or plasmas.

There are many optional features and components that can be added to the VSX 7000s to further enhance any video conference. Tremendous value is added to the VSX 7000s when combined with the SoundStation VTX 1000®, allowing users to dial video calls right from their conference room as well as use the SoundStation VTX 1000 as the stereo microphone for the VSX 7000s. This combination saves conference table space (no mics or wires are needed) as well as provides double the range of microphone pickup so that all conference participants are clearly heard, even in large rooms.

Another option that can be added to the VSX 7000s is the presenter package, including Visual Concert™ and People+Content™ IP. Both of these allow users to display PC content during the meeting; Visual Concert is used to connect a laptop directly to the VSX 7000s, while People+Content IP is used to share PC content cable-free. PC content can include PowerPoint presentations, audio files, pictures or documents. More options include ISDN capability, speaker kits, additional microphones and more – all designed to allow you to create the perfect conferencing environment for your meeting room.

Polycom VSX 7000s Benefits

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

Simplified dialling and enhanced performance – Integrate the SoundStation VTX 1000 to launch video calls, capture soft voices clearly from across the entire room in StereoSurround and eliminate the need for microphones and wires

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)

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 7000s 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

SoundStation VTX 1000® Integration

• Use the SoundStation VTX 1000 as the microphone for the video system, as well as a standalone audio conferencing phone, and eliminates the VSX tabletop microphone array
• Add POTS voice-only callers to a video conference with the SoundStation VTX 1000
• Maximize the value of audio and video equipment investments when used together
• Remarkable voice pickup range with the SoundStation VTX 1000 microphones - you can additionally use the SoundStation VTX 1000 extension microphones for even greater pickup
• Video dial, mute, call hang up and call redial from the SoundStation VTX 1000 keypad
• Upgrade an audio call between SoundStation VTX 1000 integrated with your VSX to video by simply pressing one button
• Supports StereoSurround

Integrated Hi-Fidelity Sound System

• Eliminates reliance on TV speakers which deliver sub-par quality
• Includes mid-range speaker and external subwoofer
• Rich, deep bass and broad audio

VSX Microphone Array

• 360° audio pickup
• Padded feet filter out table-top noise
• Sensitive enough to pick up whispers, smart enough to eliminate unwanted background noise
• Versatile and attractive design for table top, wall or ceiling mount
• Only one VSX microphone array needed to support StereoSurround
• Gated enhanced stereo pickup

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

Single Monitor XGA Support

• Use a XGA display for main display
• Clearly see both the presenter and the content on a single display in XGA resolution
• Flexibility in configuration, allowing users the display of their choice
• Supports up to 1024 x 768 resolution

Support for 16:9 or 4:3 Format

• User selectable display format
• 16:9 aspect ratio with Dual Monitor Emulation is perfect for plasma displays
• High resolution graphics displays for content presentation
• Option to zoom video to fit the 16:9 display

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™, H.239

• Polycom People+Content or standards based H.239 ensures interoperability in the industry
• Dual images allows the far end to see the presentation and the speaker at the same time
• Using Polycom's Visual Concert VSX, easily attach a laptop and display PC content during a video call
• Perfect for outside speakers/visitors to be able to easily add content to a video conference

People+Content IP

• Simply input the IP address of your VSX 7000s 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

Dedicated VCR/DVD Connection

• Ability to use line level inputs for other devices
• Easily play VCR/DVD movies/images during a video conference
• Adds another dimension to the conference, making it like “being there”
• By setting it to content input you can see both the speaker and the DVD/VCR image

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

Support for API Control Commands

• Custom control touch panel integration including AMX® or Crestron® is made easy with extensive support for API command set
• Integrator’s Reference Manual for VSX Series details over 200 commands for special applications
• Sample control templates are available for touch panel integration that provides basic functionality right out of the box

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

Display Configuration Choices

• Allows you to configure displays for your application
• Single or dual displays
• XGA or NTSC / PAL
• 4x3 or 16x9 formats
• Decide what shows on each display, near end, far end, or content

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 7000s user interface

Supports up to (3) Microphone Arrays

• Maximum coverage for extended rooms
• Polycom StereoSurround support makes installing stereo even easier
• Great audio pickup from every corner of the room
• Each participant is near a microphone
• Pin-point accuracy on the active speaker with multiple microphone arrays
• Ceiling Microphone Array can be seamlessly incorporated; provides coverage up to 40ft in diameter

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

IP (H.323 and SIP), ISDN or Serial Connectivity

• 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
• Optional H.320 interfaces include Quad BRI, PRI, V.35, RS-449 and RS-530
  

Multiple Use RS-232 Port

• RS-232 port
• Camera control, Polycom or others
• Transparent data pass-thru in H.320 or H.323
• Peripheral options from Polycom Custom Products

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
• Expand the audience over audio and video with an MGC™ bridge
• 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

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