Product Description
VSX Series:
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 patent pending Polycom StereoSurroundâ„¢ audio.
During a video conference, voices from far-end 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.
Polycom VSX 7000s Highlights
- Superior, natural sound - Polycom StereoSurround delivers crisp, natural voice clarity—even when multiples 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, movies 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 dialing 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
- Complete solution packages - Combine the VSX 7000s with any of Polycom's attractive furniture display options to create a total meeting room solution
- The Polycom Solution - Everything you need to deploy and manage a complete video conferencing network with Polycom Global Management System, Polycom PathNavigator, Polycom Conference Suite and the Polycom MGC
Polycom VSX 7000s Audio Features and Benefits
Siren 14 Wideband Audio
- 14 kHz crystal clear audio
- Eliminates fatigue associated with straining to hear every word
- CD-quality sound for dynamic audio performance
- Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
- Included on every system
Polycom StereoSurround
- 2 channels of 14 kHz crystal clear audo
- Wideband audio projected in stereo, from left and right speakers
- 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
- Enable easily in the user interface and by attaching speakers to the VSX 5000
SoundStation VTX 1000 Integration
- Use the SoundStation VTX 1000 as the microphone for the video system and eliminate the VSX 7000s microphones
- Add audio calls 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
- Video dial, mute, call hangup and call redial from the SoundStation VTX 1000 keypad
Enhanced Microphone Array
- 360° audio pickup
- Flotation 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
- Single array for Polycom StereoSurround
- Gated enhanced stereo pickup
Audio Error Concealment
- Reduced audio drop-out on busy IP networks
- Smooth, consistent verbal communications without interruptions
- Corrects audio from any system seamlessly
- Activates automatically, only when needed
Polycom VSX 7000s Video Features and Benefits
H.264 video up to 768Kbps
- Use less bandwidth to conduct video calls
- Unparalleled video quality for lower line rate applications
- More bandwidth is available for other business
- Cost savings to any organization!
Pro-Motion H.263 Video
- 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
- Cost savings to any organization!
Single Monitor XGA Support
- Use a XGA display, or a TV for main display
- No need for a dual monitor system to clearly see content
- Flexibility in configuration, allowing users to use 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 and Dual Monitor Emulation is perfect for plasma displays
- High resolution graphics displays for content presentation
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
Polycom VSX 7000s Content Sharing Features and Benefits
People+Content, H.239
- Using Polycom's Visual Concert device, easily attach a laptop and display PC content during a video call
- The content source can come from a VCR/DVD or document camera
- Standards based H.239 ensures interoperability in the industry
- No matter what the content source, the conference participants will always see the content and the speaker simultaneously
People+Content IP
- Expand the way you communicate!
- An excellent option for wireless laptop users who are participating in a video conference
- See the presentation and the speaker at the same time
- No need to connect wires to the system—just type the system's IP address into the People+Content IP application and start sharing!
- Unlimited possibilities from the PC—Microsoft PowerPoint, movie files, audio files, pictures or any other Windows application
Adjustable Bandwidth for Content
- Choose the amount of bandwidth to dedicate to Content and People
- Options include 90% Content/10% People; 50% Content/50% People; 10% Content/90% People
- Adjustable setting located on the on-sreen interface that 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"
- See both the speaker and the DVD/VCR image
Polycom VSX 7000s User Interface
Calendar and Call Scheduler
- Quick and easy access to a monthly calendar with current date and time posting
- Schedule repeat meetings to dial automatically
- Create and save multipoint team meetings
Customizable 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
- Leads to increased use of video
Dual Monitor Emulation
- Most efficient use of a single display area
- Full size near and far video windows at the same time
- Minimal investment, maximum benefit (one monitor, two screens)
- Alternate layout views
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
Kiosk Mode for Custom Applications
- Makes video approachable and easy!
- Create a look and feel that suits your application
- Removes difficult decisions for the user
- One-click dialing results in instant communications
Polycom VSX 7000s 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 Messenger's buddy list
- Presence information sent to LCS indicating video buddies' availability
- Convenient dialing to e-mail addresses
Supports up to (3) microphone arrays
- Maximum coverage for extended rooms
- Great audio pickup from every corner of the room
- Polycom StereoSurround support makes installing stereo even easier
- Each participant is near a microphone
- Pin-point accuracy on the active speaker with multiple microphone arrays
- Ceiling microphone can be seamlessly incorporated; provides coverage up to 40ft in diameter
Optional Network Interface Modules
- Flexibility for any network type (IP, QBRI, PRI or Serial)
- Ability to upgrade as networks transition
- Choose only the configuration you need and swap out easily
- Modular, compact and out-of-the-way
Unique communication tools and options
- Transparent RS-232 ports for H.320 and H.323 gives vertical customers flexibility
- Closed Captioning support increases usability for hearing impaired participants
- Web Streaming on or off the call means you can view the meeting at a later time
Internal multipoint software
- Expand the meeting to a total of (4) participants using the internal MCU
- Expand the meeting to a total of (10) video and (10) voice-only participants using cascading
- Transcoding of People+Content and H.239 in a multipoint call increases interoperability
- Add a voice only call with the SoundStation VTX 1000 or on an ISDN line
- Adding sites during a call can lead to quicker decision making
Multiple Use RS-232 ports
- RS-232, DB9 port
- Camera control, Polycom or others
- Transparent data pass-thru in H.320 or H.323
- Control System connection
- Peripheral options from Polycom Custom Products
Advanced Encryption Standard
- Communications are confidential and secure
- Authentication by the National Institutes of Standards means it's credible
- Built-in, no extra hardware required
Multiple cameras supported
- Provides flexibility and choice
- Second camera can be easily added, and selected in the user interface
- Add document camera, VCR/DVD or any other second video source to bring another dimension to any video conference
E-Mail dialing format when dialing across IP security boundaries
- Easy and intuitive E-mail video dialing
- Operates with Polycom's V2IU Firewall Traversal Appliance
- Deployable to wide range of between customers, suppliers and partners
Polycom VSX 5000 Interoperability
Part of The Polycom Office
- Remote management through Global Management System
- Click & View offers a variety of layout templates for a multi-point call
- 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 capbilities by adding voice-only participants using the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone
Standards Based
- Solid, reliable platform
- Qualified by independent test labs
- Interoperates with other vendors' systems that are standards-based
- Install even in a mixed environment
Baseline Mode
- Set your system to baseline mode, H.261 and G.711 for maximum interoperability with legacy video conferencing systems
- Accessible via the web interface for easy access by the network administrator
- Can be turned on and off as needed
