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  
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+ContentThis 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. Weve 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).  
Whats 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 isnt 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.  
 
Polycom VSX 7000 Frequently Asked Product Questions  
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  
Directory  
Home  
Back  
Is the system capable of saving a multi-point entry?  
Yes. In the directory, the user can choose to create a multi-point entry and  
add individual entries from the directory. A total of three endpoints can be  
configured in one multi-point entry.  
Camera  
Preset  
PIP  
Change camera source  
Define camera presets  
Turn PIP on, move counter clockwise on screen  
Brings up keyboard to enter alpha characters  
Deletes the previous key typed in a text field  
Inserts the “.” in an IP address entry  
Toggles Visual Concert graphics on/off  
Keyboard  
Delete  
Dot  
What are the customisable camera icons?  
The end user has the opportunity to assign industry specific camera icons  
to secondary video sources. Icon libraries are stored on the system for  
Corporate, Education, Justice, Manufacturing and Medical markets. Each  
library contains up to (6) icons that can be selected and named by the end  
user. These icons and their labels will then appear whenever the “Camera”  
button is selected from the remote control.  
Graphics  
Why is there a video PIP on every screen, even several layers from  
the main screen?  
The PIP (we call this Persistent Preview) is present on every screen for  
security purposes so that the user always knows when a video call is con-  
nected. Also, the PIP will allow the user to navigate the interface while not  
loosing contact with the far site.  
In a single monitor configuration, what happens to the PIP when I  
go into the menus?  
The PIP becomes the far end video and the local camera view goes away.  
Can the position of the PIP view be moved?  
Yes. By pressing the PIP button on the remote control several times in suc-  
cession, the PIP will move counter clockwise on the screen, from one corner  
to the next.  
What grouping mechanisms are available from the directory?  
Users can choose to display the directory listing by “All”, “Local”,  
or “Global”.  
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©2003 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Polycom, the Polycom logo and ViewStation are registered trademarks and VSX, iPower, People+Content and Siren are trademarks of Polycom, Inc. in the U.S. and various countries.  
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Polycoms application of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting  
Principles (GAAP) requires disclosure that availability of this feature is subject to change or cancellation.  
Rev. AP09/03  
 

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