Polycom VSX 8000

A sleek rack-mount design, professional grade connectivity and versatile interoperability make this product the perfect choice for integrated and custom environments

The ultimate performance for video conferencing and custom-designed meeting rooms:

• Ideal applications include custom-tailored boardrooms, large integrated rooms and auditoriums
• Slim, sleek form for efficient rack-mount installation
• Industry's most advanced video technology, Pro-Motion™ offers smooth, natural motion and sharp clear images for outstanding video
• Industry's best audio Polycom StereoSurround™ delivers crisp, natural voice clarity even when multiple parties are speaking
• Show high resolution images, movies or presentations in your meeting while also sharing video
  
  

If you are looking for a video conferencing system that combines ease of configuration and integration with the highest quality audio and video, the Polycom VSX 8000 offers the perfect marriage of form and function.

The VSX 8000 is specially designed with professional integrators in mind. Starting with the slim, highly integrated, 1U design including: professional grade connectivity, direct XGA input supporting People+Content™ collaboration and versatile slide-in trays to support circuit switched connectivity options (QBRI, PRI, Serial [RS-449/RS-530]).

Audio integration flexibility is unparalleled with Phoenix-style connectors, true balanced signals along with the ability to support mixers, direct microphone inputs with phantom power as well the Polycom Digital Tabletop VSX microphone arrays. Polycom’s patent pending Polycom StereoSurround™ audio is an integral part of every system and is easily configured for any room. Video participants can hear remote participants’ voices project in stereo through left and right speakers for a truly life-like meeting experience. With dual speakers and dual microphones you'll hear each speaker clearly, easily decipher multiple simultaneous conversations and experience pure, rich sound. Additionally, the VSX 8000 can be easily integrated with Polycom Vortex devices for complete audio system integration, mixing and control.

The VSX 8000 delivers video performance that will impress even the most demanding customers using the industry’s most advanced video technologies, Pro-Motion™ H.264, starting at data rates as low as 256Kbps. Pro-Motion provides H.264 clarity combined with 60 fields for TV-like motion handling and superior video quality without weighing down the network. Outfit the VSX 8000 with Polycom's PowerCam™ Plus voice-tracking PTZ camera for a smooth, seamless conferencing experience that includes everyone in the room.

The VSX 8000 offers a rich feature set including an easy to use, customisable user interface, AES encryption, built-in quality of service and quality of experience with Polycom’s implementation of voice and video error concealment, iPriority, SNMP support and Gatekeeper and Firewall utilities. Control of the VSX 8000 is accomplished over multiple serial ports via a complete API command set, a full range of IR options as well as control passing with the popular Polycom Vortex Installed Voice Products. All in all, a complete package for integrators to design into a wide range of video conferencing applications.

Polycom VSX 8000 Benefits

Flexible integration – 1U form factor perfect for integrated environments and custom applications that require premium performance in tight spaces

Professional-grade audio and video connectivity – Phoenix-style audio connectors for balanced, line-level I/O with phantom power and BNC, serial and VGA I/O for Video

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. Supports Pro-Motion™ H.264 for the highest quality images and TV-like motion handling

Multimedia made easy – Show high-res images, movies or presentations in your meetings while in a video call. And you can share content from your PC by connecting to the VSX 8000 directly, using ImageShare II, or by using People+Content™ IP for cable free data sharing

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 SE200, Polycom Global Management System™, Polycom PathNavigator™, Polycom Conference Suite™ and the Polycom MGC™

Polycom VSX 8000 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

Vortex® Installed Voice Products Integration

• Multi-channel acoustic echo and noise canceller
• Integral automatic microphone/matrix mixer
• Customisable equalization and terrific sound
• 1U rack mount form factor
• Combine with the VSX 8000 or VSX 7000e for the best of voice and video system integration

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

Direct POTS Connection

• Easily add a telephone to any video call
• Users on a cell phone can call directly into the video conference
• Expands the usability of the system to include IP, ISDN, SIP or POTS callers

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

Support for PowerCam™ Plus Camera

• Camera automatically points to the speaker's voice
• Software supports up to (99) near-end camera presets for use in large integrated rooms
• Camera can also track to presets, allowing the camera to move automatically to the preset closest to the speaker

Multiple camera support

• PowerCam
• PowerCam Plus
• Sony EVI-D30/31
• Sony EVI-D100/D100P
• Sony D70
• Sony BRC-300
• Elmo PTC-100S, PTC-11OR, PTC-150S

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 8000 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 8000 user interface

Form Factor

• 1U height and 9.68” depth compact size is ideal for rack-mount hardware
• Professional grade Phoenix balanced line-level or phantom power connectors easily accommodate third party peripherals
• Phoenix connector for IR receiver
• Accommodations for integrated network module eliminates external bricks
• Integrated power supply enhances the self-contained form factor
• Multiple serial ports offer flexibility for external control systems, camera control and IR receivers
• Connectivity offers seamless integration with Vortex® Installed Voice Products

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

• (2) RS-232 port
• Camera control, Polycom or others
• Vortex integration
• 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

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