Polycom VSX 3000 Administrator's Manual

October, 2005 Edition

3725-20235-009/A

VSX Version 8.0.3

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series

Version 8.0.3

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Contents

1 Introducing the VSX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

VSX Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

VSX 3000 Desktop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

VSX 5000 Set-top System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

VSX 6000 Set-top System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

VSX 7000e Component System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

VSX 8000 Component System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Breakthrough Video Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Industry-Leading Audio Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Rich Conference Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Enhanced User Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Easy Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

2 Setting Up Your System Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

System Back Panel Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

VSX 3000 Desktop Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

VSX 5000 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

VSX 6000 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

VSX 7000 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

VSX 7000s Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

VSX 7000e Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

VSX 8000 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Positioning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Positioning the VSX 3000 Desktop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Positioning Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Positioning Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Connecting to the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Connecting to Other Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Connecting the VSX 3000 Desktop System to the ISDN BRI Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Connecting Set-top and Component Systems to ISDN or Other Networks . . . . . . . . 2-13

Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

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Connecting a Document Camera to the VSX 3000 Desktop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Connecting Cameras to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Using the VSX 3000 System as the Monitor for a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Connecting Monitors and Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Connecting Monitors to Set-Top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Additional TV Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

VGA Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Connecting Monitors to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Additional TV Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

VGA Monitor or Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

About Polycom Microphones and the SoundStation VTX 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Connecting Polycom Microphones to Set-Top or Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Placing Polycom Microphones to Send Stereo from Your Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Connecting a SoundStation VTX 1000 to a Set-top or Component System . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Placing a SoundStation VTX 1000 Phone to Send Stereo from Your Site . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Connecting Powered Microphones or a Mixer to a VSX 8000

Component System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Connecting Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Connecting Speakers or Headphones to the VSX 3000 Desktop System . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Connecting Speakers to Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Connecting Speakers to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from Far Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Connecting Content Sharing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Connecting VCR/DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Connecting a Visual Concert VSX to Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Connecting an ImageShare II to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Connecting Computers to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Connecting Control and Accessibility Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Connecting Closed Captioning Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Connecting Touch-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Connecting IR Sensors to VSX 8000 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Powering On the VSX 3000 Desktop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Powering On Set-top and Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

3 Configuring Network Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Getting the Network Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Network Connectivity Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Configuring with the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Configuring LAN Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Configuring IP Network Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Specifying H.323 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Configuring the System to Use a Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Specifying SIP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Specifying Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Configuring ISDN Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Configuring the BRI Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Configuring the PRI Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Configuring Telephony with the SoundStation VTX 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Configuring Call Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Configuring the Global Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Configuring the Directory Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Setting the Dialing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Placing a Test Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Checking System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Keeping your Software Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

4 Customizing the VSX System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Designing Video Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Configuring Camera Settings and Video Quality Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Configuring Automatic Camera Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Configuring Camera Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Configuring Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Using Dual Monitor Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Adjusting the Monitor’s Color Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Configuring Content Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Configuring Content Display with People+Content IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Configuring Content Display with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II . . . . 4-12

Configuring VCR/DVD Player Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Playing a Videotape or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Recording a Call to Videotape or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Designing Audio Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Configuring General Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Configuring StereoSurround Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Configuring VSX Systems for a Polycom Vortex Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Configuring Microphones Connected to Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Configuring Microphones Connected to Balanced Audio Inputs on a VSX 8000 . . . . 4-24

Configuring RS-232 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

Configuring for Use with a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

Designing the User Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Managing User Access to Settings and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Setting the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28

Screens that Require the Admin Password for Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Letting Users Customize the Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Limiting What Users Can Do With the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Using the System for Specialized Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

Setting Passwords and Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Enabling AES Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Configuring Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

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Setting the Call Answering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Configuring Multipoint Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Entering a Multipoint Software Registration Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35

Configuring Multipoint Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

Configuring with PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand Feature . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Including More Than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Configuring Directory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38

Setting Date, Time, and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39

Customizing the Workspace Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Designing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

Adding Sites to the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Adding Marquee Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Adding Screen Saver Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45

Adding a Screen Saver Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Adding a Screen Saver News Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46

Changing System Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Customizing Camera Names and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Using Customized Camera Names and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

Setting Ring Tones and Alert Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48

Configuring Remote Control Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49

Configuring Streaming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

Configuring Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

Audio Options for Closed Captioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52

Providing Closed Captions for Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Via a Dial-Up Connection to the Systems’ RS-232 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Via the System’s Serial RS-232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

Via VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54

Via a Telnet Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55

Helping Users Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-56

5 Managing the System Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Using VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Accessing VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Monitoring a Room or Call with VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Creating a Localized System Name with VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Implementing Basic Mode with VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Managing System Profiles with VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Managing Directories with VSX Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Configuring Global Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Viewing the Management Servers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Requiring an Account Number for Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Adding My Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Requesting Technical Support from the Global Management System Administrator . 5-8

Setting Up SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Downloading MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Configuring for SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

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Contents

6 System Usage and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Call Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Call Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Call Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Content Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Call Detail Report (CDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Information in the CDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Call Detail Report Archives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

7 Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Sending a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

System Screens Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Diagnostic Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Power and Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Access to Screens and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

System Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Network Interface Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

How to Contact Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-1

Multipoint Dialing Speed Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-2

Actions that Cause the System to Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-3

Port Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-4

Q.850 Cause Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-6

PathNavigator Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix-11

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Notices-1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1

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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series viii

About This Guide

The Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series is for administrators who need to configure, customize, manage, and troubleshoot VSX™ systems. The guide covers the VSX 3000, VSX 5000, VSX 6000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems.

The following related documents for VSX systems are available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation :

• Setting Up the System, which describes how to set up the hardware

• Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series, which describes how to perform video conferencing tasks

• Setup Sheets for your optional hardware

• Release Notes

• Integrator’s Reference Manual, which provides cable information and API command descriptions

For support or service, please contact your Polycom® distributor or go to

Polycom Support at www.polycom.com/support .

Polycom recommends that you record the serial number and option key of your VSX system here for future reference. The serial number for the system is printed on the unit.

System Serial Number: ____________________________________________

Option Key: ____________________________________________________ ix

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series x

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Introducing the VSX Series

Your Polycom video conferencing system is a state-of-the-art visual collaboration tool. With crisp, clean video and crystal-clear sound, VSX systems provide natural video conferencing interaction through the most advanced video communications technology.

When you use a VSX system for collaborating, you can exchange ideas and share documents with people anywhere in the world, as if they were all in the room with you. Everyone’s productivity increases, without any travel required.

VSX Models

This section describes the standard components that come with the VSX Series systems. For technical specifications and detailed descriptions of features available for VSX models, please refer to the product literature available at www.polycom.com

. Models with additional options are also available. For more information, please contact your Polycom distributor.

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VSX 3000 Desktop System

Two models of VSX 3000 are available — IP only, and IP with ISDN.

Name

VSX 3000

Component Description

The VSX 3000 system delivers high-quality, video communication in an all-in-one appliance that includes the camera, LCD screen, speakers, and microphone.

Remote Control

LAN cable

BRI cables

(ISDN model)

The remote control is designed to make it easy to set up and operate the system — color-coded buttons correspond to system features.

Connect the system to the IP network with the LAN cable.

Connect the system to the ISDN with the BRI cables.

VGA cable

Power supply

Documentation

Save space in your office by using the VGA cable to connect your PC to the VSX 3000 17” high-resolution XGA display.

The power supply connects power to the system.

• Read Me First

• Setting Up the VSX 3000 System

• VSX documentation CD

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VSX 5000 Set-top System

The VSX 5000 system includes the following components.

Name

VSX 5000


The VSX 5000 is a compact, entry-level system with an all-electronic, built-in camera.

Microphone

Remote Control

LAN cable

Combination audio/video cable

Conference link cable

Hardware kit

Power supply

Documentation

The Polycom microphone provides audio input to the VSX 5000.



Connect a monitor with the combination audio/video cable.

Connect the microphone or the optional Visual

Concert™ VSX data collaboration unit with the conference link cable.

The hardware kit includes:

• Reusable cable ties

• Cable tie mounts

• Disks of hook-and-loop material

• Vinyl feet

• Batteries for the remote control

The power supply and power cable connects power to the system.

• Read Me First


• VSX Documentation Library on CD

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VSX 6000 Set-top System


Name

VSX 6000


The VSX 6000 is an entry-level video conferencing system for IP and SIP networks only.

Microphone

Remote Control

LAN cable

Combination audio/video cable


Hardware kit

Power supply

Documentation

The microphone provides audio input to the

VSX 6000.



Connect a monitor with the combination audio/video cable.


Concert VSX data collaboration unit with the conference link cable.





• Vinyl feet


The power supply and power cable connects power to the system.

• Read Me First



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VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems

The VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s systems include the following components.

Name

VSX 7000


The VSX 7000 provides cutting-edge video conferencing technology for IP and other networks.

Subwoofer and power

Microphone

Remote Control

LAN cable

S-Video cable


Hardware kit

Documentation

The subwoofer provides additional depth to the sound, creating a high-quality sonic space comparable to a home theater system.

The microphone provides audio input to the

VSX 7000.



Connect a monitor with the S-video cable.


Concert VSX data collaboration unit with the conference link cable.





• Vinyl feet


• Read Me First

• Setting Up the VSX 7000 System or Setting Up the VSX 7000s System


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VSX 7000e Component System

The VSX 7000e includes the following components.

Name

VSX 7000e

Component

S-Video cables

Audio cable

LAN cable

Telephone cable

Power cord

Remote Control

Hardware kit

Rack-mount brackets and screws

Description

The VSX 7000e is a video component system for medium-sized conferencing rooms.

Connect monitors and third-party cameras with the

S-video cables.

Connect the system’s audio output to the monitor or to an external audio system.


Connect the system to a telephone line.

Connect the system to a power source.



Reusable cable ties

Cable tie mounts

Disks of hook-and-loop material

Vinyl feet

Batteries for the remote control

Attach the brackets to the system if you need to mount it in a rack.

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Name

Adapters

Component

Composite video adapters


Null-modem adapters

Description

Use the composite video adapters with VCR cables.

Use the null-modem adapters with a serial cable when connecting the VSX 7000e system to a modem for closed captioning.

Use the DB-15 to DB-9 adapter to connect a camera control cable to one of the VSX 7000e system’s RS-232 ports.

Documentation

DB-15 to

DB-9 adapter

• Read Me First

• Setting Up the VSX 7000e System


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VSX 8000 Component System


Name

VSX 8000


The VSX 8000 system is a compact component system for custom integration.

S-Video cable Connect a monitor with the S-video cable.

S-Video adapters

Audio cable

LAN cable

Telephone cable

Use with standard S-video cables to connect the main camera and alternate main monitor to the system’s BNC connectors.

Connect the system’s audio output to the monitor or to an external audio system.


Connect the system to a telephone line.

Power cord

Remote Control

Hardware kit

Rack-mount brackets and screws

Connect the system to a power source.



Reusable cable ties

Cable tie mounts

Disks of hook-and-loop material

Vinyl feet

Batteries for the remote control

Attach the brackets to the system if you need to mount it in a rack.

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Name

Adapters

Documentation

Component

Composite video adapters

DB-15 to

DB-9 adapter


Null-modem adapter

Spring cage connectors

Description

Use the composite video adapters with VCR cables.

The spring cage (Phoenix) connectors fit the balanced audio inputs and outputs and infrared sensor connectors on the system, and allow you to re-terminate cables if necessary.

Use the null-modem adapter with a serial cable when connecting the VSX 8000 system to a modem for closed captioning.

Use the DB-15 to DB-9 adapter to connect a camera control cable to one of the RS-232 ports, or to connect a camera other than the PowerCam™ to the main camera input.

• Read Me First



Key Features

Breakthrough Video Quality

• Best for low bandwidth calls — The H.264 standard provides consistent, high quality video at data rates up to 768kbps.

• Best for high bandwidth calls — Polycom’s own standards-based

Pro-Motion™ H.263 50/60 fields per second video provides television-like quality for all VSX systems. In addition, the VSX 8000 supports

Pro-Motion H.264 for the highest quality video available at date rates from

384kbps to 2Mbps.

• Adjustable bandwidth for content — The call quality preference can be set to Content (90% content, 10% people), People (10% content, 90% people), or Both (50% content, 50% people).

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Industry-Leading Audio Quality

• Polycom StereoSurround™ — StereoSurround is standard in VSX systems and is available with one, two, or three Polycom microphones attached. This feature enhances intelligibility by giving conference participants a better spatial understanding of far site rooms.

• Integrated voice and video solution — Integrate the Polycom Vortex® audio mixer with VSX set-top or component systems for custom-designed integrated room audio systems that ensure the highest quality audio in all

VSX system video calls.

Rich Conference Experience

• Integrated video system and conference phone — Get the most out of your conference room equipment by integrating your VSX video conferencing system with the SoundStation VTX 1000® conference phone.

• High resolution content sharing — Conference participants can share content easily from their computers with the Visual Concert VSX for set-top systems, and the ImageShare II™ device for component systems.

People+Content™ IP, a software application, can also be used for sharing content on any VSX system.

• Document camera and VCR/DVD as a content source — Specify a document camera or VCR/DVD as a content source. In a dual monitor configuration, the speaker will be on one monitor and the document camera or VCR/DVD image will be on the second monitor.

• See more with single-monitor systems — Use Dual Monitor Emulation

(split-screen viewing) to see near-site people, far-site people, and content on one monitor. Dual Monitor Emulation was designed for 16x9 displays, but it can be used with standard 4x3 displays effectively.

• Single monitor VGA for VSX 5000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or VSX 8000

— Connect a VGA monitor or projector as your primary display device.

• Automatic camera tracking — Configure VSX systems with a Polycom

PowerCam Plus to track to the speaker’s voice or to camera presets.

• Multipoint capabilities — VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and

VSX 8000 systems with an internal MCU can initiate multipoint calls with up to four sites. The VSX 8000 provides multipoint calling support for up to six sites, plus one audio site.

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Enhanced User Experience

• Customizable home screen — Customize the home screen to support different types of users:

— Novice users — Offer just a few options, so users need little or no training.

— Advanced users — Provide a wide range of video conferencing features.

• Customizable look and feel — Set up the workspace to suit your environment.

— Screen colors and tones — Change the colors, ring tones, and error tones to suit the décor and environment.

— Camera names and icons — Name each video source and assign it an industry-specific icon so users can easily identify it during meetings.

— Support for ViewStation® users — Configure the workspace with the classic ViewStation look to build on users’ experience with

ViewStation video conferencing systems.

• Call Scheduler — Use the calendar and call scheduling feature to schedule video conferences. The system automatically calls the site you selected on the date and time you specified. For recurring calls, you can indicate whether you want the system to automatically make the call daily, weekly, or monthly.

Easy Installation

• Firewall (UPnP™) support — VSX systems offer support for routers that support UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) NAT traversal, extending the reach of video conferencing systems into homes and small businesses.

• Easy configuration wizard — The system setup wizard detects your network connections and guides you through configuring the system to work on an IP network or an ISDN.

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Security

• Use AES encryption — Enable the AES encryption option to automatically encrypt calls to other AES-capable systems, without external encryption equipment.

• Connect encryption equipment to the system — Add the optional serial

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module to the VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or VSX 8000 system.

• Use an optical dialing isolator — The serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module supports NSA-approved optical dialing isolators.

• Control remote access — The local administrator can specify which remote management interfaces can be used — FTP, Telnet, or the

VSX Web interface. The local administrator may choose not to allow remote management.

• Set the web access port — Enhance call security by specifying the web access port to be used by VSX systems.

Remote Management

• Room monitoring — Administrators of VSX systems can monitor meeting rooms in or out of a call using the Web Director feature in VSX Web.

• Language independence — Use VSX Web in your language to configure and administer systems running in any other language.

• Secure remote management — The local administrator’s password on the system prevents users from changing system configuration while allowing you to manage the system remotely.

• Remote system configuration — Run the system setup wizard from your web browser to get the system up and running remotely.

• Call Detail Reports — Access the system’s call history from VSX Web.

You can download the data to a spreadsheet application for sorting and formatting.

• Remote diagnostics — Tools in VSX Web allow you to identify and correct issues that affect the user’s experience.

• SNMP Reporting — VSX systems send SNMP reports to indicate conditions.

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Setting Up Your System Hardware

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This chapter provides information to supplement the setup sheets provided with your system and its optional components. A printed copy of the system setup sheet is provided with each VSX system. PDF versions of the system setup sheets are available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation .

System Back Panel Views

These illustrations identify the systems’ back panel connectors.

VSX 3000 Desktop Connector Panel

The connectors face downward on the VSX 3000 system. This is a view from underneath the system.

Composite video input to system

For video from camera or VCR/DVD

Audio input to system

For audio from VCR/DVD

Stereo output from system

For desktop speakers

LAN port

For IP or SIP calls,

People+Content IP, and VSX Web

Power connector

For power supply

BRI ports

For ISDN calls

(Not present on

IP-only systems)

Power switch

(one of three)

VGA input to system

For PC to use system as a computer monitor

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VSX 5000 Back Panel

Conference link

For Polycom microphone,

SoundStation VTX 1000, or

Visual Concert VSX

Power connector

For power supply

24V 3A

101010

LAN

LAN port



1

S-Video output from system

For main monitor

VGA

VCR/DVD input to system

For VCR/DVD to play content into calls


For second S-Video monitor

2

Power switch

VGA output from system

For VGA monitor or projector

Audio output from system

For main monitor audio, or for external speaker system

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Additional display connector

For additional display adapter to connect a monitor or projector

VGA

3

2

0101

LAN

1

Power connector

For power supply

Conference link



Visual Concert VSX

LAN port






Power switch


For main monitor


For VCR/DVD to record call audio, or for external speaker system

Composite video output from system

For VCR/DVD to record call video, or for composite TV monitor

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RS-232 serial port

For touch panel, second camera control, or other RS-232 device

Additional display connector

For additional display adapter to connect a monitor or projector

Power connector

For subwoofer

(houses power supply and optional network interface module)

3

VGA

2

0101

LAN

Conference link



Visual Concert VSX

LAN port



1

2



S-Video input to system

For additional camera

Power switch


For main monitor


For VCR/DVD to record call audio, or for external speaker system

Composite video output from system

For VCR/DVD to record call video, or for composite monitor

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VSX 7000s Back Panel

Conference link



Visual Concert VSX

RS-232 serial port

For touch panel, second camera control, or other

RS-232 device



2

2




For external speaker system



Power switch

Power connector

For subwoofer

(houses power supply and optional network interface module)

LAN port



24V 3A

101010

LAN

1

VGA


For second S-Video monitor

VCR/DVD output from system

For VCR/DVD to record calls


For main monitor

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VSX 7000e Back Panel

Audio input to system

For ImageShare II or computer



Analog phone port

For analog phone line

Camera 1 control connector

For camera 1 PTZ control

Network interface bay

For network interface module


For main camera




For ImageShare II or computer VGA output

Power connector

For power cord

90-250VAC 50/60Hz 4A

3

VCR/DVD


For VCR/DVD to record

RS-232 serial ports

For touch panel, camera control, or other RS-232 device


For main monitor


For additional

S-Video monitor

IOIOIO

1 1

2

2

2

VGA

PC CARD

VGA 2

LAN





Conference link

For Polycom microphone or

SoundStation

VTX 1000

LAN port



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Balanced audio input to system

For mixer or powered microphones

IR sensor input to system

For external

IR sensor

Analog phone port

For analog phone line

Camera 1 control connector

For main camera

PTZ control

Network interface bay

For network interface module

Camera 1 Y and C input to system

For main camera


For a second camera


For ImageShare II or computer VGA output

Power connector

For power cord

90-250VAC 50/60Hz 4A

1 2

2

VGA

PC CARD

VGA

LAN

3

VCR/DVD

IR

1

1

IOIOIO

2

Balanced audio output from system

For external audio equipment


For VCR/DVD to record

RS-232 serial ports

For touch panel, camera control, or other RS-232 device

Monitor 1 Y and C output from system

For main monitor S-Video output from system

For additional

S-Video monitor

Conference link

For Polycom microphone or

SoundStation VTX 1000

LAN port







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Positioning the System

Position the system so that the camera does not face toward a window or other source of bright light.

Place the camera and display together so that people at your site face the camera when they face the far site display.

Positioning the VSX 3000 Desktop System

The VSX 3000 system is a personal video conferencing system for the desktop.

This self-contained unit includes a video conferencing codec, 17-inch monitor, two microphones, and two speakers.

To position the system:

¾ Place the VSX 3000 system on your desktop or on a table in a small conference room, leaving enough space so that you can connect the cables easily.

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If you need to place the system face-down to connect the cables, make sure that the camera does not touch the work surface. The weight of the system can damage the camera mount.

Positioning Set-top Systems

The VSX 5000, VSX 6000, VSX 7000, and VSX 7000s systems are designed to be placed on top of a monitor. You can order a shelf that can be mounted on a wall or placed on top of a flat-panel monitor.

If you received a network interface module with your system, you may find it convenient to install it before positioning the system. Refer to the installation sheet that you received with the network interface module.


1.

The hardware kit you received with the system includes a pair of self-adhesive feet. If the monitor’s chassis slopes back sharply, install the feet on the bottom of the system to stabilize it.

Feet

2.

Place the system in the desired location, with the rounded front portion hanging over the front of the monitor or shelf. Leave enough space to work, so that you can connect the cables easily.

3.

Remove the packaging collar from around the VSX system camera.

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Positioning Component Systems

The VSX 7000e and VSX 8000 systems are designed to be placed on a tabletop or in an equipment rack.

If you received a network interface module with your system, you may find it convenient to install it before positioning the system. Refer to the installation sheet that you received with the network interface module.


1.

Install the mounting brackets on the system if you need to mount it in an equipment rack, or install the self-adhesive feet if you will place the system on a table or shelf.

2.

Place the system in the desired location. Leave enough space to work, so that you can connect the cables easily.

3.

Place the camera on or near the monitor displaying the far site so that people look towards the camera during calls.

Connecting to the LAN

All VSX systems can be connected to a LAN to make IP calls.

You must connect the system to a LAN to:

• Make IP or SIP calls

• Use the Global Directory Server

• Use VSX Web or People+Content IP

• Update system software using the Polycom Softupdate program

The back panel view for your system shows the location of the LAN connector.

Refer to the previous section,

System Back Panel Views

. The setup sheet for your system also provides this information.

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Connecting to Other Networks

The following network interface modules are available with some VSX systems:

• BRI — Allows you to connect to an ISDN network using up to four BRI lines.

• PRI — Allows you to connect to an ISDN network using a PRI line.

• V.35/RS-449/RS-530 — Allows you to connect to third-party network equipment, including encryption equipment and RS-366 dialers.

The table below shows the network interfaces available for each model.

VSX 3000

ISDN - BRI

Built in to IP with ISDN model

ISDN - PRI

Not Available

V.35/RS-449/RS-530

Not Available

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

Available in a separate housing

Not Available

Available

Not Available

Not Available

Available

Not Available

Not Available

Available

Network interface modules fit into subwoofer housing

VSX 7000s Available Available Available

Network interface modules fit into subwoofer housing

VSX 7000e Available Available Available

VSX 8000 Available

Network interface modules fit into back panel

Available Available

Network interface modules fit into back panel

When you purchase a network interface module, you receive a setup sheet that shows how to install it in your system.

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Connecting the VSX 3000 Desktop System to the ISDN BRI Network

The VSX 3000 desktop system is available with or without the built-in Quad

BRI network interface. The setup sheet for the VSX 3000 IP with ISDN system shows how to connect it to a BRI network.

If you purchased the VSX 3000 IP with ISDN system, you will need:

• NT-1 device, if the system will be connected to a network that provides a

U interface

• Up to 4 BRI lines that will not be shared with other equipment

If you connect fewer than four BRI ports on the system’s network interface module, connect them in ascending order, starting with port 1.

The diagram below shows a general view of how to connect the VSX 3000 system to the ISDN using the Quad BRI network interface.

VSX 3 000

IP with ISDN

NT-1 device

(if not connecting to a PBX)

ISDN

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Connecting Set-top and Component Systems to ISDN or Other Networks

If you received a network interface module with your system, you may find it convenient to install it before positioning the system. Refer to the setup sheet that you received with the network interface module.

You will need the following network hardware:

If your network is...

BRI

PRI

(North America and

Japan)

PRI

(outside North America and Japan)

Serial

V.35/RS-449/ RS-530

You will need

• NT-1 device, if the system will be connected to a network that provides a U interface. Do not use an

NT-1 device if your PBX network provides an S/T interface.

• Up to 4 BRI lines that will not be shared with other equipment.

If you connect fewer than four BRI ports on the system’s network interface module, connect them in ascending order, starting with port 1.

• PBX crossover cable, if required for your PBX.

• Channel Service Unit (CSU) — not required if you connect the system to a PBX network.

• PRI line.

• 75 W coaxial adapter, if the network connection is via a 75 W coaxial cable.

• PBX crossover cable, if required for your PBX.

• PRI line.

• Third-party network equipment and cables.

If you use only one cable, connect it to port 1 of the network interface module and to the lowest-numbered port of the data communications equipment.

The diagram below shows a general view of how network interface modules are connected in set-top and component VSX systems.

VSX system

Network interface module

Additional device

Examples:

Quad BRI — NT-1

PRI — CSU

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 — encryption equipment

ISDN

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Connecting Cameras

All VSX systems allow you to connect a second camera or other video source.

The component systems require that you connect at least one camera so that your site can send video.

Connecting a Document Camera to the VSX 3000 Desktop System

You can connect a document camera to show detailed close-up views of printed documents or other small items. The system provides one composite video input.

Refer to the system setup sheet for information about connecting a document camera.

Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems

VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s systems provide an S-Video input for a second camera. You can connect a camera to the VCR video input on the VSX 5000 or

VSX 6000 system. On the VSX 6000 system, the video input is for a composite video signal.

VSX 5000 and VSX 6000 systems do not provide pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) control for a second camera.

You can use the RS-232 serial port on the VSX 7000 or VSX 7000s system for camera control. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

The set-top systems can be used with these PTZ cameras:

• Polycom PowerCam

• Sony EVI-D30 (for NTSC systems) or Sony EVI-D31 (for PAL systems)

• Sony EVI-D100 (for NTSC systems) or Sony EVI-D100P (for PAL systems)

• ELMO PTC-100S

• ELMO PTC-110R

• ELMO PTC-150S

Connecting Cameras to Component Systems

If you have a component system, you need to connect a camera to the system so that people at other sites can see your site. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

The component systems provide S-video connections for two cameras. The

VSX 8000 system provides the S-video signal to the main camera through BNC connectors.

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If you connect a second PTZ camera, you can use one of the system’s RS-232 serial ports for camera control.

Component systems can be used with these PTZ cameras:

• Polycom PowerCam

• Polycom PowerCam Plus

• Sony EVI-D30 (for NTSC systems) or Sony EVI-D31 (for PAL systems)

• Sony EVI-D100 (for NTSC systems) or Sony EVI-D100P (for PAL systems)

• ELMO PTC-100S

• ELMO PTC-110R

• ELMO PTC-150S

You can configure a VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system with a Polycom

PowerCam Plus to track to the speaker’s voice or to camera presets.

Points to note about voice tracking with the PowerCam Plus camera:

• Voice tracking works best at distances of 15 feet (4.6 m) or less.

• Voice tracking works best if you face the camera when you speak.

• Leave at least one foot (0.3 m) of space above, behind, to the right, and to the left of the camera. Echoes from nearby surfaces interfere with voice tracking.

• Voice tracking works best in rooms with good acoustics.

Using the VSX 3000 System as the Monitor for a Computer

You can use the VSX 3000 system as a high-resolution XGA display for your computer, as shown on the system setup sheet.

To use the VSX 3000 system as the monitor for a computer:

1.

Connect the VGA cable from the VGA connector on the back of the

VSX 3000 system to the VGA connector on your computer.

2.

To use the system’s built-in speakers for your computer’s audio, connect an audio cable from your computer to the audio input connector on the left side of the VSX 3000 system.

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Connecting Monitors and Projectors

If you have a set-top or component system, you need to connect a monitor to the system to see the people at the far site. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Connecting Monitors to Set-Top Systems

If you have a VSX 5000 or VSX 7000s system, you can use a VGA monitor instead of a TV monitor.

You can add the optional components described in the following sections.

Additional TV Monitor

The set-top systems provide a second S-Video output for a TV monitor. If you have a VSX 6000 or VSX 7000 system, you need an additional display adapter to connect a second monitor.

Because of their screen resolution, TV monitors are best for showing people and for playing recorded material from VCR or DVD players.

VGA Monitor or Projector

The set-top systems provide a VGA output for a computer monitor or projector. If you have a VSX 6000 or VSX 7000 system, you need an additional display adapter to connect a VGA monitor or projector.

Because of their screen resolution, VGA monitors and projectors are best for showing content from computers.

Connecting Monitors to Component Systems

You can connect either a TV monitor or a VGA monitor to your VSX system.

The component systems provide S-video connections for the main TV monitor.

On the VSX 8000 system, the main monitor uses BNC connectors.

You can add the optional components described in the following sections.

Additional TV Monitor

The component systems provide a second S-Video output for a TV monitor.

This uses a standard mini-DIN connector.

VGA Monitor or Projector

The component systems provide a VGA output for a computer monitor or projector.

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Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000

If you have a set-top system or a component system, you must connect at least one microphone or a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone so that your site can send audio.

About Polycom Microphones and the SoundStation VTX 1000

Polycom microphones each contain three microphone elements for 360° coverage.

The SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone uses a similar design, and behaves the same way as a Polycom microphone.

Microphone elements in the

Polycom microphone

Microphone elements in the

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone

Microphone coverage shown from above

Monaural operation Using StereoSurround

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The microphone and the SoundStation VTX 1000 both pick up sound from the sides.

For best audio, place the microphone or SoundStation VTX 1000:

• On a hard, flat surface (table, wall, or ceiling) away from obstructions, so the sound will be directed into the microphone elements properly.

• Near the people closest to the monitor.

• In large conference rooms, you may need more than one microphone. If you are using a SoundStation VTX 1000, you may need to connect its microphones.

Do not move the microphone or speak into it from above during calls.

Connecting Polycom Microphones to Set-Top or Component Systems

To pick up audio from your site, you must connect a microphone or a

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone to the system. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Do not connect a SoundStation VTX 1000 to the system if you have already connected a Polycom microphone.

You may place the microphones on the table, or you may mount them to the ceiling. A ceiling mount kit is available for Polycom microphones.

You can connect two additional Polycom microphones to a VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s, or component VSX system.

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The following diagram shows microphone connection options for VSX set-top systems.

.

Any set-top or component system

VSX 7000 or any component system

VSX 7000 or any component system

50 ft (15 m)

2457-20910-050 or 30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-001

The ferrite bead must be at the end connected to the system.

30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-003 or 10 ft (3 m)

2457-20910-002

30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-003 or 10 ft (3 m)

2457-20910-002

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Placing Polycom Microphones to Send Stereo from Your Site

The VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, and component VSX systems allow you to send stereo using any valid number of Polycom microphones.

If you use a single microphone to send stereo, one microphone element picks up audio from the left side of the room, one picks up the right side of the room, and the third is not used.

Stereo using one microphone Stereo using two microphones Stereo using three microphones left not used right left left left right right right left left left left not used right right right right left not used right left not used right not used left not used right left not used right left right

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The following illustrations show microphone placement for different room layouts.

One Microphone Two Microphones Three Microphones

Round Table

Square Table

Long Table

Wide Table

Place microphones so that:

• The logo on each microphone points toward the monitor.

• The microphone closest to the monitor is parallel with, or in front of, the person nearest the monitor.

After you power on the system, you will need to configure the system to send stereo as described in

Configuring StereoSurround Settings on page 4-21

.

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Connecting a SoundStation VTX 1000 to a Set-top or Component System

You can connect a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone in place of a

Polycom microphone. In large rooms, you may also need to use the extended microphones provided with the SoundStation VTX 1000. Refer to your system’s setup sheet and the setup sheet provided with the

SoundStation VTX 1000 for connection details.

Do not connect a SoundStation VTX 1000 to the system if you have already connected a Polycom microphone. The following table shows valid and non-valid equipment configurations using the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone.

This is valid: This is not valid:

To take advantage of the latest integration features, the VSX system requires version 8.0 or later software and the SoundStation VTX 1000 requires version

1.5 or later software.

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Placing a SoundStation VTX 1000 Phone to Send Stereo from Your Site

The VSX set-top and component systems allow you to send stereo using a

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone, with or without extension microphones.

The SoundStation VTX 1000 contains three microphone elements, just as

Polycom microphones do. When StereoSurround is enabled, one microphone element picks up audio from the left side of the room, one picks up the right side of the room, and the third is disabled, as shown in the following diagram.

Stereo using a

SoundStation VTX 1000

Stereo using a

SoundStation VTX 1000 with microphones not used not used left right left right left right

The following illustrations show how to place the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone for different room layouts.

SoundStation

VTX 1000

SoundStation

VTX 1000 with microphones

Round Table

Square Table

Long Table

Wide Table

Position the SoundStation VTX 1000 so that:

• The keypad should be pointing away from the monitor.

• The SoundStation VTX 1000 should be parallel with, or in front of, the person nearest the monitor.

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Connecting Powered Microphones or a Mixer to a VSX 8000

Component System

You can connect two powered microphones directly to the VSX 8000 system, or you can connect several studio-type microphones to the VSX 8000 system through an audio mixer.

The VSX 8000 is designed to work with Polycom Vortex mixers. For this configuration, you need Vortex firmware 2.5.2 or later, Conference

Composer™ version 2.7.0 or later, and VSX system software version 8.0 or later. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Connecting Speakers

You can connect speakers to any VSX system. Some VSX systems have built-in speakers.

Connecting Speakers or Headphones to the VSX 3000 Desktop System

You can connect desktop speakers to provide better audio for the VSX 3000 system if you place it in a large room, or you can connect headphones to listen to calls privately. The system’s speaker connector is on the system’s right side panel, and the headphone connector is on the front of the system.

Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Connecting Speakers to Set-top Systems

If you have a VSX 5000, you must connect speakers to play audio from the far site. You can use the speakers built into the main monitor.

The other set-top systems have built-in speakers. You can connect an external speaker system such as the Polycom StereoSurround kit to provide more volume and richer sound in large rooms. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Connecting Speakers to Component Systems

You must connect at least one speaker to play audio from the far site. You can use the speakers built into the main monitor, or you can connect an external speaker system such as the Polycom StereoSurround kit to provide more volume and richer sound in large rooms. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

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Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from Far Sites

The Polycom StereoSurround kit is designed for use with VSX systems. It includes two speakers and a subwoofer. If you do not choose to connect external speakers, you can use your monitor’s speakers to receive stereo.

You cannot receive stereo with a set-top VSX system using the system’s built-in speaker.

When you set up the system for StereoSurround, the left microphone and speaker should be on the left from the local room perspective. The system reverses the left and right channels for the far site, as shown in the following illustration. This ensures that the sound comes from the appropriate side of the room.

Left Right

Right

Sending stereo

Left

Receiving stereo

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Place the speaker connected to the audio system’s right channel on the right side of the system, and the other speaker on the left side. For best results, place the speakers about 60° apart as seen from the center of the conference table.

Left speaker

Connect to left audio output

(white)

Right speaker

Connect to right audio output

(red)

60˚

If you are using a subwoofer, place it beside a wall or in a corner near the speakers.

Connecting Content Sharing Equipment

All VSX systems can play VCR tapes or DVDs into calls. All set-top and component VSX systems also provide ways to show material from your computer.

Connecting VCR/DVDs

You can connect a VCR/DVD to any VSX system to play VCR tapes or DVDs into calls. If your system is a VSX 6000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, or component system, you can also connect a VCR/DVD to record your video conferences.

To set up a VCR or DVD to play:

¾ On the VCR/DVD, connect the outputs to the VCR/DVD inputs on the

VSX system. The system’s VCR/DVD inputs are on the top row of connectors. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

The microphone inputs remain active while the VCR/DVD is playing. Call participants may wish to mute the microphones while playing VCR/DVD content.

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To connect a VCR or DVD to record:

¾ On the VCR/DVD, connect the inputs to the VCR/DVD outputs on the

VSX system. The system’s VCR/DVD outputs are on the bottom row of connectors. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

Connecting a Visual Concert VSX to Set-top Systems

To show material from your computer, you may connect a Visual Concert VSX unit to any set-top system in the VSX series. Refer to Setting up the Visual

Concert VSX for connection details.

The Quick Tips for Visual Concert VSX provides information for people using the device in meetings.

Points to note about Visual Concert VSX:

• You can use Visual Concert VSX with a Polycom microphone or a

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone, but not with both.

This is valid: This is not valid:

• You can use Visual Concert VSX with two Polycom microphones if you have a

VSX 7000 or VSX 7000s system.

• When you use Visual Concert VSX with a microphone or with two microphones, the order in which you connect them does not matter.

• The Visual Concert VSX and the VSX system require separate LAN connections. The Visual Concert VSX provides LAN connections for three computers, including the one sharing content.

• You can connect a VGA monitor or projector directly to the Visual Concert VSX.

This lets the people at your site see content from your computer at its original resolution. The resolution may be reduced if you display it on a VGA monitor connected to the VSX system.

• You will need to set the computer’s screen resolution to match the VGA output of the Visual Concert VSX.

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The following diagram shows supported cable configurations for connecting a Visual Concert VSX with one microphone or two microphones.

.

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

The Visual Concert VSX or microphones may be connected in any order.

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

50 ft (15 m)

2457-20910-050 or 30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-001


30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-003 or 10 ft (3 m)

2457-20910-002

30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-003 or 10 ft (3 m)

2457-20910-002

The following diagram shows supported cable configurations for connecting a Visual Concert VSX with a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone.

50 ft (15 m)

2457-20910-050 or 30 ft (9 m)

2457-20910-001


10 ft (9 m)

2457-21624-001 or 3 ft (0.9 m)

2457-21625-001

The Visual Concert VSX and the SoundStation VTX 1000 must be connected in this order.

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Connecting an ImageShare II to Component Systems

To show material from your computer, you may connect an ImageShare II unit to any component system in the VSX series. The ImageShare II gives you control over whether others can see what is displayed on your computer.


Connecting Computers to Component Systems

You can connect your computer directly to a VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system.

When you do this, other call participants see everything that you see on your computer.


Connecting Control and Accessibility Equipment

The VSX 5000, VSX 7000, and VSX 7000s systems provide one RS-232 port; the

VSX 7000e and VSX 8000 systems provide two. You can use the RS-232 serial ports to:

• Connect a modem and use a closed captioning service

• Pass data from a device connected to your system to a device connected to the far site system

• Control the system through a touch-panel using the API

• Provide control signals for an additional camera

• Provide control signals for a Polycom Vortex mixer (VSX 8000)

You will need to configure the RS-232 equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and you will need to configure the RS-232 serial port on the system exactly the same way.

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Connecting Closed Captioning Equipment

The VSX system can receive closed captioning from equipment connected directly to the RS-232 serial port, or from a captioning service via modem or

VSX Web.

To connect a modem to receive closed captioning:

1.

Connect a null modem adapter to the RS-232 serial port.

2.

Connect an RS-232 cable to the modem and to the null modem adapter.

3.

Connect the modem to a phone line.

You may need to configure the modem to answer automatically. You may also need to configure it to ignore DTR signals.

You must set the baud rate of the RS-232 serial port and the modem to the same speed. You will also need to configure the RS-232 serial port for Closed

Caption. Refer to Configuring for Use with a Modem on page 4-26 .

Connecting Touch-Panel Controls

You can connect an AMX or Crestron control panel to the system’s RS-232 serial port as part of a custom room installation. You will need to program the control panel. Refer to the Integrator’s Reference Manual for the VSX Series for information about the API commands.

Connecting IR Sensors to VSX 8000 Systems

The VSX 8000 system provides a connector for an external IR sensor. Refer to your system’s setup sheet for connection details.

The VSX 8000 system is compatible with the following IR sensors:

• Xantech® 480-00

• Xantech 490-90

• Xantech 780-80

• Xantech 780-90

The VSX 8000 system is not compatible with the external IR sensor for the

VS4000™ system.

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Powering On

Connect power and power on the system after you have connected the rest of the equipment that you will use with it.

The VSX 3000, VSX 5000, and VSX 6000 systems have external power supplies.

The VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s systems come with a separate subwoofer. Power to the system is supplied through the subwoofer.

Do not use any power supply other than the one supplied with your VSX system.

Using the wrong power supply will void the warranty and may damage your system.

Powering On the VSX 3000 Desktop System

The VSX 3000 system has three power switches.

To power on the VSX 3000:

1.

Press the power switch near the connectors on the back of the system.

2.

Press the power switch on the lower back corner of the monitor.

3.

Press the power button on the front of the monitor.

Powering On Set-top and Component Systems

For set-top systems, the power switch is on the back panel.

For component systems, the power switch is on the front. The indicator light in the switch provides this information:

• Light is green — system is powered on

• Light changes to from green to red, then to blue — system is powering off

• Light is blue — system is powered off

• Light is off — system is not connected to power

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3

Configuring Network Use

This chapter lists the information you need to get your network ready for video conferencing. Once you’ve gathered that information, you can begin configuring the system’s network options. Details on how to perform this configuration are also included in this chapter.

When you power on your system for the first time, the setup wizard detects the system’s IP and ISDN connections and leads you through the minimum configuration steps required to place a call.

If you need to change any of the initial settings to accommodate your organization’s environment, you can manually adjust them using the screens described in this chapter.

Note that if you establish an administrator’s password during the setup wizard, you will need to enter it each time you wish to change administrative settings.

Getting the Network Ready

Before you begin configuring the network options, you must make sure your network is ready for video conferencing.

To begin, refer to the Preparing Your Network for Collaboration document, available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation . This document contains information you need to prepare your network, such as worksheets that will help you order ISDN.

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Network Connectivity Checklist

You will need this information to make and receive video calls at your site:

If...

Your system is using a static IP address

Your network uses a gatekeeper

Your system is behind a firewall

You are using BRI, PRI, or V.35/RS-449/RS-530

You are using ISDN

You are using ISDN and are in North America

This information:

IP address

System name

Gatekeeper address

Firewall information

Should be provided by your:

IP Network Service Provider or system administrator

System administrator



ISDN Service Provider ISDN address (for BRI,

PRI or

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 capability)

ISDN switch protocols

SPIDs (North America only)

ISDN Service Provider

ISDN Service Provider

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Configuring with the Setup Wizard

When you power on your system for the first time, the setup wizard detects the system’s IP and ISDN connections and leads you through the minimum configuration steps required to place a call. If you need more information about these steps, refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter. This guide covers network types used worldwide. Please note that not all network types are available in all countries.

The setup wizard allows you to set an administrator password, which allows you to limit access to the Admin Settings. The default administrator password is the 14-digit system serial number.

Make sure you can recall the administrator password if you set one. If you forget the password, you will have to reset the system, delete the system files, and run the setup wizard again in order to access the Admin Settings and reset the password.

You cannot set the administrator password from a remote location.

You can run the setup wizard or view the configuration screens in either of these two ways.

• In the room with the system — Use the remote control to navigate the screens and enter information. You can use the number pad on the remote control to enter text just like you can with a cell phone.

• From a remote location — Use a web browser to access VSX Web. To do this, you need to know the IP address of the system. Polycom recommends using Microsoft

®

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

You can use VSX Web to configure all of the system settings except the remote management settings. These settings must be configured on the local system by an administrator. For more information about VSX Web, refer to

Accessing

VSX Web on page 5-1

.

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Configuring LAN Properties

If your system is part of a LAN, use this section to configure the system to work with the LAN.

To configure LAN properties:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > LAN Properties.

2.

Configure these settings:

Setting

Connect to my

LAN

Host Name

IP Address

Your IP Address is or

Use the Following

IP Address

Domain Name

Description

Specifies whether the system is part of the LAN.

Changing this setting causes the system to restart.

Indicates the system’s DNS name.


Specifies how the system obtains an IP address.

• Obtain IP address automatically — Select if the system gets an IP address from the DHCP server on the

LAN.

• Enter IP address manually — Select if the IP address will not be assigned automatically.


If the system obtains its IP address automatically, this area displays the IP address currently assigned to the system.

If you selected Enter IP Address Manually, enter the IP address here. Changing the IP address causes the system to restart.

Displays the domain name currently assigned to the system.

If the system does not automatically obtain a domain name, enter one here.

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3.

Select and configure these settings:

Setting

Default

Gateway

Description

DNS Servers Displays the DNS servers currently assigned to the system.

If the system does not automatically obtain a DNS server address, enter up to four DNS servers here.


Displays the gateway currently assigned to the system.

If the system does not automatically obtain a gateway IP address, enter one here.


Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask currently assigned to the system.

If the system does not automatically obtain a subnet mask, enter one here.


WINS Server Displays the WINS server currently assigned to the system.

If the system does not automatically obtain a WINS server IP address, enter one here.


WINS

Resolution

Sends a request to the WINS server for WINS name resolution.

LAN Speed Specify the LAN speed to use. Note that the speed you choose must be supported by the switch.

Choose Auto to have the network switch negotiate the speed automatically. If you choose 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, you must also select a duplex mode.

Note: Be sure that the device and the switch settings match.

Typically, selecting Auto for both is sufficient. The LAN Speed setting for the VSX system and the switch must match. Polycom strongly recommends that you do not select Auto for either just the VSX system or just the switch; the settings for both must be the same.


Duplex Mode Specify the Duplex mode to use. Note that the Duplex mode you choose must be supported by the switch.

Choose Auto to have the network switch negotiate the Duplex mode automatically.


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Configuring IP Network Support

Use the following sections to configure the system so that users can place and receive video calls using IP on your LAN or WAN:

• H.323 Settings, includes Gatekeeper and Gateway

• SIP Settings

• Quality of Service

• Firewall or NAT

• Streaming

Specifying H.323 Settings

If your network uses a gatekeeper, the system can automatically register its

H.323 name and extension. This allows others to call the system by entering the H.323 name or extension instead of the IP address.

To specify H.323 settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > H.323 Settings.

2.


Setting

Display H.323

Extension

H.323 Name

H.323 Extension

(E.164)

Description

Lets users placing a gateway call enter the H.323 extension separately from the gateway ID.

If you do not check this box, users make gateway calls by entering the call information in this format: gateway ID + ## + extension

Specifies the name that gatekeepers and gateways use to identify this system. You can make point-to-point calls using

H.323 names if both systems are registered to a gatekeeper.

The H.323 Name is the same as the System Name, unless you change it. Your organization’s dial plan may define the names you can use.

Lets users place point-to-point calls using the extension if both systems are registered with a gatekeeper, and specifies the extension that gatekeepers and gateways use to identify this system.

The default H.323 Extension can be changed. Your organization’s dial plan may define the extensions you can use.

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Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper

A gatekeeper is a “network administrator” that supervises network traffic and manages functions such as bandwidth control and admission control. The gatekeeper also handles address translation, which allows users to make calls using static aliases instead of IP addresses that may change each day.

To configure the system to use a gatekeeper:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > H.323 Settings.

2.


Setting

Use Gatekeeper

H.323 Name

H.323 Extension

(E.164)

Gatekeeper IP

Address

Authentication

PIN

Description

Specifies whether to use a gatekeeper. Gateways and gatekeepers are required for calls between IP and ISDN.

• Off — Calls do not use a gatekeeper.

• Auto — System automatically finds an available gatekeeper.

• Specify — Calls use the specified gatekeeper. Enter the gatekeeper’s IP address or name (for example, gatekeeper.companyname.usa.com, or 10.11.12.13).

• Specify with PIN — Calls use the specified E.164 address and require an Authentication PIN. This setting is available only when the Avaya option key is installed.

Specifies the name that gatekeepers and gateways use to identify this system. You can make point-to-point calls using

H.323 names if both systems are registered to a gatekeeper.

The H.323 Name is the same as the System Name, unless you change it. Your organization’s dial plan may define the names you can use.

Lets users place point-to-point calls using the extension if both systems are registered with a gatekeeper, and specifies the extension that gatekeepers and gateways use to identify this system.

The default H.323 Extension is based on the system serial number, but it can be changed. Your organization’s dial plan may define the extensions you can use.

If you chose to use an automatically selected gatekeeper, this area displays the gatekeeper’s IP address.

If you chose to specify a gatekeeper, enter the IP address.

Specifies the password PIN to use for authentication with the

Avaya Communications Manager. This setting is available when Use Gatekeeper is set to Specify with PIN.

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Setting

Use

PathNavigator for

Multipoint Calls

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Description

Lets you specify whether multipoint calls use the system’s internal multipoint capability or the PathNavigator™

Conference on Demand feature. This feature is available only if the system is:

Configured for multipoint calling, and

Registered with a PathNavigator gatekeeper.

3.

If you chose to specify a gatekeeper, select to specify Alternate

Gatekeepers that the system can use if the primary gatekeeper is not available.

Points to note about PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand feature:

If your organization uses Polycom’s PathNavigator, you can use PathNavigator’s

Conference on Demand feature to place multipoint calls with up to 10 sites.

In order to place calls using PathNavigator, you need to:

• Register your VSX system with PathNavigator.

• Configure your VSX system to use PathNavigator for multipoint calls (see

Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper on page 3-7 ).

• Create a multi-site entry in the directory.

When using PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand:

• Once the call begins, users cannot add another site to the call — even if the site was in the call originally.

• The MGC™ needs to have enough ports available to complete the call. If it does not, the call disconnects.

Configuring the System to Use a Gateway

A gateway performs code and protocol conversion between H.323 (IP) and

H.320 (ISDN), so that users on different networks can call one another. If the system is configured to use a gateway, you must also configure it to use a gatekeeper.

To configure the system to use a gateway:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > H.323 Settings.

2.

Select two or three times and configure these settings:

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Setting

Country Code

Area Code

Number

H.323 Extension

(E.164)

Gateway

Number Type

Number of

Digits in DID

Number

Number of

Digits in

Extension

Description

Specifies the country code for the system’s location.

Specifies the area or city code for the system’s location.

Specifies the gateway’s number.

Specifies the extension that identifies this system for incoming gateway calls.

The default H.323 Extension can be changed.

Specifies the number type users enter to call this system:

• Direct Inward Dial — Users enter an internal extension to call this system directly.

Note: If you choose this setting, you must also register the number with the gatekeeper as an E.164 alias.

• Number + Extension — Users enter the gateway number and the system’s extension to call this system.

Specifies the number of digits in the DID number.

The national or regional dialing plan for your location determines the standard number of digits. For instance, the

US standard is 7 digits.

Specifies the number of digits in the extension used when

Direct Inward Dial is selected.

Your organization’s dial plan determines this number.

3.

Select and enter a prefix or suffix for each bandwidth you want to allow for gateway calls.

Associating prefixes and suffixes with particular bandwidths on your gateway can optimize the use of bandwidth by your organization. Be sure to configure the gateway to use the same prefixes and suffixes you define for the system.

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Specifying SIP Settings

If your network supports the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), you can use SIP to connect IP calls.

To specify SIP Settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > SIP Settings.

2.


Setting

Transport

Protocol

User Name

Password

Registrar

Server

Proxy Server

Description

Indicates the protocol the system uses for SIP signaling.

The SIP network infrastructure in which your VSX system is operating determines which protocol is required. For example, if your VSX system is operating in a Microsoft Live Communication

Server (LCS) SIP network, choose TCP. If your VSX system is operating in a Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS)

SIP network, choose UDP.

Specifies the system’s SIP name. If you leave this field blank, the system’s IP address is the SIP user name.

Specifies the password that authenticates the system to the

Registrar Server using Digest Authentication.

Specifies the name or IP address of the SIP Registrar Server.

By default, the SIP signaling is sent to port 5060 on the registrar server. To specify a different port, add it to the address as shown here:

10.11.12.13:5070

Specifies the DNS name or IP address of the SIP Proxy Server. If you leave this field blank, no proxy server is used.

By default, the SIP signaling is sent to port 5060 on the proxy server. To specify a different port, add it to the address as shown here:

10.11.12.13:5070

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Points to note about SIP:

The SIP protocol has been widely adapted for voice over IP communications and basic video conferencing; however, many of the advanced video conferencing capabilities are not yet standardized. Many capabilities also depend on the SIP server.

Examples of features that are not supported using SIP are:

• Polycom Video and Audio Error Concealment

• Encryption

• People and Content (H.239 and Polycom People+Content)

• H.263 Pro-Motion

Specifying Quality of Service

Set the Quality of Service options for the way your network handles IP packets during video calls.

To specify Quality of Service:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > Quality of Service.

2.


Setting Description

Type of Service Specifies your service type and lets you choose how to set the priority of IP packets sent to the system for video, audio, and far-end camera control:

• IP Precedence — Represents the priority of IP packets sent to the system. The value can be between 0 and 5. If this setting is selected, enter the value in the Type of

Service Value field.

• DiffServ — Represents a priority level between 0 and 63. If this setting is selected, enter the value in the Type of

Service Value field.

Type of Service

Value

Enable PVEC

Enable RSVP

Specifies the IP Precedence or Diffserv value for Video, Audio, and Far End Camera Control.

Allows the system to use PVEC (Polycom Video Error

Concealment) if packet loss occurs.

Allows the system to use Resource Reservation Setup Protocol

(RSVP) to request that routers reserve bandwidth along an IP connection path. Both the near site and far site must support

RSVP in order for reservation requests to be made to routers on the connection path.

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3.

Select

Setting

Dynamic

Bandwidth

Maximum

Transmit

Bandwidth

Maximum

Receive

Bandwidth

and configure these settings:

Description

Specifies whether to let the system automatically find the optimum line speed for a call.

Specifies the maximum transmit line speed between 64Kbps and

1920 Kbps.

Specifies the maximum receive line speed between 64Kbps and

1920 Kbps.

Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT

A firewall protects an organization’s IP network by controlling data traffic from outside the network. Unless the firewall is designed to work with H.323 video conferencing equipment, you must configure the system and the firewall to allow video conferencing traffic to pass in and out of the network.

Network Address Translation (NAT) network environments use private internal IP addresses for devices within the network, while using one external

IP address to allow devices on the LAN to communicate with other devices outside the LAN. If your system is connected to a LAN that uses a NAT, you will need to enter the NAT Public (WAN) Address so that your system can communicate outside the LAN.

To set up the system to work with a firewall or NAT:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > Firewall.

2.


Setting

Fixed Ports

Description

Lets you specify whether to define the TCP and UDP ports.

• If the firewall is not H.323 compatible, enable this setting. The VSX system assigns a range of ports starting with the TCP and UDP ports you specify. The system defaults to a range beginning with port 3230 for both TCP and UDP.

Note: You must open the corresponding ports in the firewall. You must also open the firewall’s TCP port

1720 to allow H.323 traffic.

• If the firewall is H.323 compatible or the system is not behind a firewall, disable this setting.

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TCP Ports

UDP Ports

Lets you specify the beginning value for the range of TCP and UDP ports used by the system. The system automatically sets the range of ports based on the beginning value you set.

Note: You must also open the firewall’s TCP port 1720 to allow H.323 traffic.

NAT Configuration Lets you specify whether the system should determine the

NAT Public WAN Address automatically.

• If the system is behind a NAT that allows HTTP traffic, select Auto.

• If the system is behind a NAT that does not allow HTTP traffic, select Manual.

• If the system is not behind a NAT or is connected to the

IP network through a Virtual Private Network (VPN), select Off.

• If the system is behind a firewalled NAT router that is

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) certified, select UPnP.

Many routers used in homes and small businesses support UPnP NAT traversal. If this is your situation, try selecting UPnP first. If this selection does not work for your router, select Auto or Manual.

NAT Public (WAN)

Address

Displays the address that callers from outside the LAN use to call your system. If you chose to configure the NAT manually, enter the NAT Public Address here.

NAT is H.323

Compatible

Address Displayed in Global Directory

Specifies that the system is behind a NAT that is capable of translating H.323 traffic.

Lets you choose whether to display this system’s public or private address in the Global Directory.

Visit the Polycom Security Center at www.polycom.com

for timely security information. Systems deployed outside a firewall are potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access. You can also register to receive periodic email updates and advisories.

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Configuring ISDN Support

You can add one optional network interface module to the VSX 5000,

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems. This lets you extend the functionality of the systems so that you can:

• Make ISDN calls over a BRI network.

• Make ISDN calls over a PRI/T1 network (in North America and Japan) or

PRI/E1 (outside of North America and Japan) with the VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or VSX 8000.

• Connect encryption or other third-party network equipment using a Serial

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 interface with the VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or VSX 8000.

The VSX 3000 (ISDN model) includes a BRI network interface for ISDN calling.

The VSX 5000 with an optional BRI module supports ISDN calling.

This section describes the settings for all optional network interfaces and identifies the settings that are available for specific network interfaces.

You can configure a network interface option if the corresponding network interface module is installed. The system automatically detects the type of interface installed and displays only the required configuration screens.

Configuring the BRI Network Interface

To configure the ISDN network interface settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > ISDN.

2.


Setting

Enable ISDN

H.320

Number of ISDN

Channels to

Dial in Parallel

Outside Line

Dialing Prefix

Numbering

Plan

Description

Allows this system to make H.320 (ISDN) calls.

Specifies how many channels to dial at one time.

You can specify up to eight channels. If you experience network problems, decrease the number.

Specifies the ISDN dialing prefix used to call outside the network.

Select the appropriate numbering plan for your location, if it differs from the default.

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Setting

ISDN Switch

Protocol

ISDN Voice

Algorithm

Auto BRI

Configuration

Description

Specifies the protocol used by your network’s switch.

Specifies which voice algorithm (aLaw or uLaw) is used for

ISDN voice calls.

Do not change this setting unless you experience audio issues in all ISDN voice calls.

Allows the NI-1 switch to automatically configure the directory numbers and SPIDs.

This setting is only available if you have selected the NI-1 switch protocol.

3.

Select

Setting

Area Code

Directory

Numbers

Enable and configure these settings:

Description

Specifies the area code for this system’s location.

Specifies the numbers assigned to the B1 and B2 channels for each BRI line.

The two numbers for a line may be the same or different, depending on the switch protocol in use.

Specifies whether to enable the associated ISDN line.

If you selected Standard ETSI Euro-ISDN protocol, you must enable all BRI lines that you expect to be active, and you must not enable lines that will not be connected.

You may want to disable a particular line if there are problems with the line that generate continuing error messages.

The ISDN BRI Numbers screen also displays the country selected as the system’s location and the country code used for international calls to the system. To specify the system’s location, go to System > Admin Settings

> General Settings > Location. The system automatically supplies the country code when you specify the country.

4.

If you have configured the ISDN switch protocol to be AT&T 5ESS

Multipoint, NI-1, or Nortel DMS-100, select and enter the ISDN BRI

SPIDs provided by your service provider.

After you enter the SPIDs, the system verifies them. If the system is unable to verify the SPIDs, make sure the system is connected and that the ISDN numbers you entered are correct.

If you do not have the SPIDs from your service provider, you can click

Start to Auto Detect SPIDs.

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Configuring the PRI Network Interface

To use the PRI network interface, you must configure the following:

• PRI network support

• PRI channels

• PRI information

Your ISDN service provider can tell you which protocol your network uses. If you later change the Country setting, the PRI switch protocols available may also change, and you may be prompted to configure a different PRI switch protocol.

To configure the ISDN network interface settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > ISDN.

2.


Setting

Enable ISDN

H.320

Area Code

PRI Video

Number

Outside Line

Dialing Prefix

BONDING:

Calling Endpoint

Uses the Original

ISDN Number

Description

Allows this system to make H.320 (ISDN) calls.

Specifies the area code for this system’s location.

Specifies the ISDN number assigned to this system.

Specifies the ISDN dialing prefix used to call outside the network.

Specifies the use of a bonding standard. Incoming bonded calls will use the original number received to connect all remaining lines required for the call.

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3.


Setting

Line Signaling

External CSU

North America only

Line Build Out

PRI T1 only

Switch Protocol

ISDN Voice

Algorithm

Description

Specifies the framing format in use.

This setting is configurable for PRI E1, read-only for PRI T1.

Specifies whether this system uses an external or internal

Channel Service Unit (CSU).

For systems using an internal CSU, indicates the output attenuation in dB. Your service provider can provide you with these values.

For systems using an external CSU, indicates the length (in feet) of the RJ-45 cable that connects the PRI network interface module to the CSU.

Specifies the Network switch protocol. The available choices are determined by the system’s country settings.

This setting is read-only for PRI E1, configurable for PRI T1.

Specifies which voice algorithm (aLaw or uLaw) is used for

ISDN voice calls.

Do not change this setting unless you experience audio issues in all ISDN voice calls.

4.


Setting

International

Dialing Prefix

Description

Numbering Plan Select the appropriate numbering plan for your location, if it differs from the default.

Specify the dialing prefix needed for international calls.

Call-by-Call

Number of ISDN

Channels to Dial in Parallel

Specifies a code that the system sends to the telephone company switch to request a special service, if such a code is required.

Consult your telephone service provider to determine the proper call-by-call value.

Specifies how many channels to dial at one time.

You can specify up to eight channels. If you experience network problems, decrease the number.

Set this value to 1 for serial dialing. Serial dialing is not recommended unless you have trouble connecting calls using parallel dialing.

Restore Defaults Resets all values on this screen. This does not affect other

PRI settings.

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To access PRI Information:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > ISDN.

2.

Select three times to go to the ISDN PRI Info screen where you can view the following read-only information:

Setting

PRI Line Type

Number of Active Channels

D Channel Location

Network Mode

Clock Source

Terminal Endpoint ID

TEI

Line Termination

PRI E1 only

Description

Displays read-only information about the system and its configuration.

To configure the PRI channels:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > ISDN.

2.

Select four times to go to the ISDN PRI Status screen.

3.

Select a channel to activate or deactivate it. Active channels are represented by a green icon, and inactive channels are represented by a gray icon.

Make sure that channels are activated and deactivated only by a knowledgeable network professional so that the system operates properly and can dial at the desired rates.

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Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface

If you have a VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or VSX 8000 system, the optional serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface allows you to connect to data communications equipment using a V.35, RS-449, or RS-530 serial interface.

To configure the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > V.35/RS-449/RS-530.

2.


Setting

Enable

V.35/RS-449/RS-530

V.35 Ports Used

RS-366 Dialing

Area Code

Port 1

Port 2

Description

Allows the system to connect to a terminal adapter using a V.35, RS-449, or RS-530 connection.

Specifies whether one or two lines are connected.

Allows users to dial calls from this system.

Uncheck this box if this is a dedicated connection or if another device is used for dialing calls.

Specifies the area code and number(s) that other sites dial to reach this system.

If this is a dedicated connection, leave these fields blank.

3.

Select

Setting

Prefix

Calling Profile

Speed


Description

Lets you specify the dialing prefix required to reach an outside line.

Lets you specify what data communications equipment is connected to the network interface. The system automatically displays the default prefixes, suffixes, and calling speeds required by that device.

If your device is not listed, select Custom.

Lets you define the prefixes or suffixes to use for each speed used in a Custom Calling Profile. For information about required prefixes and suffixes, see the documentation that came with the device.

If you choose a predefined Calling Profile, this information is supplied for you.

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4.


Setting

ST

RT

RTS

CTS

DSR

DCD

DTR

Answer on DSR

Description

Lets you specify the signaling required by the external device connected to the system. Specify normal or inverted, as appropriate. In most cases, normal signaling is appropriate.

If your system is connected to Ascend equipment, you may need to set CTS to Ignore.

Delayed DCD

Hangup

DTR Pulse Duration

(secs)

Trigger Call on H.320

Data

Specifies that the system should begin the call when it detects a DSR signal.

Specifies how long the system waits to end the call after a DCD signal is lost (for example, during a call via satellite).

Specifies how long the DTR signal goes low after the far site hangs up. When the pulse is too short, the call may not clear.

If your system is connected to ADTRAN equipment, you may need to adjust DTR pulse duration.

Specifies whether the call starts when H.320 data is detected at the V.35 interface while set for direct connect.

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5.

Select

Setting

Crypto Resync

Time Between

Pulses (sec)

Pulse Width

(millisec)


Use RTS Signal for

Resync Pulse

Description

Allows a VSX system connected to cryptographic equipment to signal when it loses video synchronization during a call. The cryptographic equipment can then resynchronize with the far site.

Allows the system to send the resynchronization pulse on the RTS signal. Select this setting if your data communications equipment uses the V.35 or RS-449 capability of the serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface.

Note: When you check this box, the RTS no longer functions as the Request To Send signal.

Specifies whether the system should set the time between resync pulses automatically or use the number of seconds you enter.

Specifies whether the system should set the pulse duration automatically or use the number of milliseconds you enter.

6.


Setting

Enable Broadcast

Mode

Description

Enables support for H.331 broadcast transmissions from the VSX system.

Broadcast mode enables the system to send video and audio to many other system, such as large satellite networks.

Enable People+Content Enables People+Content for broadcast mode.

Video Format

Video Protocol

Audio Protocol

Frame Rate

Specifies the resolution at which video is transmitted.

Specifies the protocol used to transmit video. Choose the lowest protocol supported by all systems in the conference.

Specifies the protocol used to transmit audio.

Specifies the frame rate to use.

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Configuring Telephony with the SoundStation VTX 1000

You can use a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone with set-top and component systems to place, add, or redial video calls, or to add video to audio calls. To take advantage of the latest integration features, the VSX system requires version 7.5 or later software and the SoundStation VTX 1000 requires version 1.5 or later software.

You can connect an analog phone line to the VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 to make regular telephone calls with the system or to add audio-only participants to video calls.

To configure telephony options:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > Telephony.

2.


Setting

Room Telephone

Number

System Telephone

Number

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

VTX Telephone

Number

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Outside Line

Dialing Prefix

Description

Enter the telephone number of the room where the system is located.

Specifies the analog phone number of the system, including country and area codes for the system’s location.

Specifies the number of the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone that is connected to the system.

Specifies the dialing prefix used to call outside the network.

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To configure the analog phone line (POTS line) for the VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system:

Go to this screen:

Telephony

System > Admin Settings >

Network > Telephony

Call Preference


Network > Call Preference

Network Dialing


Network > Call Preference >

Next

Configure these settings:

Enter the System Telephone Number for the analog phone line.

Enable Analog Phone.

Add Analog Phone to the Dialing Order

Configuring Call Preferences

Call preferences help you manage the network bandwidth used for calls. You can specify the default and optional call settings for outgoing calls. You can also limit the call speeds of incoming calls.

To choose call preferences:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > Call Preference.

2.



Enable H.239

Specifies standards-based People+Content data collaboration.

Enable IP H.323

Allows the system to make IP calls.

Enable SIP

Enable ISDN

H.320

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Enable Voice

Over ISDN

Allows the system to use SIP when connecting IP calls.

Allows the system to make ISDN calls.

This selection is only available when the system has ISDN networking capability.

Allows the system to make voice-only calls to phones connected to an ISDN network, such as an organization’s

PBX.

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Setting

Enable

V.35/RS-449/

RS-530

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Enable Analog

Phone

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Description

Allows the system to make calls through your third-party network equipment.

This selection is only available when the system has a

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network module installed.

Allows the system to make voice-only calls to any phone using an analog phone line.

Disable this setting to remove a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone from the dialing order.

3.

Select to go to the Network Dialing screen and specify the Dialing

Order preference for the available choices.

Dialing Order specifies how the system places calls to directory entries that have both IP and ISDN numbers. It also specifies how the system places calls dialed manually when the call type selection is either unavailable on the home screen or set to Auto. If a call attempt does not connect in this case, the system tries to place the call using the next call type in the Dialing Order.

If the call type on the home screen is set to a specific call type, the system does not attempt to place the call using a different call type, even if other types are listed in the Dialing Order.

4.

Select settings:

to go to the Preferred Speeds screens and configure these

Setting

Preferred Speed for Placing Calls

Maximum Speed for Receiving

Calls

Description

Determines the speeds that will be used for calls from this system when:

• Call Quality is set to Auto on the home screen and

Directory screen, or

• The Call Quality setting is not available for users.

If the far-site system does not support the selected speed, the system automatically negotiates a lower speed.

Allows you to restrict the bandwidth used when receiving calls.

If the far site attempts to call the system at a higher speed than selected here, the call is re-negotiated at the speed specified in this field.

5.

Select to go to the Call Speeds screen and specify the call speeds to make available to users, if you are allowing them to choose speeds on a call-by-call basis.

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Configuring the Global Directory

If your organization uses the Polycom Global Management System™, you can configure your system to use the Global Directory. The Global Directory provides a list of other systems that are registered with the Global Directory

Server and available for calls. The other systems appear in the Directory, allowing users to place calls to other users by selecting their names.

Configuring the Directory Server Settings

To configure the Directory Server settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > Directory Servers.

2.


Setting

Global Directory

(GDS)

Password

Register

Display Global

Addresses

Display Name in

Global Directory

Save Global

Directory to

System

Group Name

Description

Specifies the IP address or DNS address of the Global

Directory Server. You can enter up to five addresses.

Lets you enter the Global Directory password, if there is one.

Registers this system with the Global Directory Server.

Displays other registered systems in the Global Directory.

Specifies whether to display the system’s name in the Global

Directories of other registered systems.

Copies the Global Directory to this local system.

Specifies the group name used for Global Directory entries in the local Directory.

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Setting the Dialing Rules

If your system is connected to your organization’s private network and also to a public network, you may need to specify the codes and prefixes necessary for dialing other systems.

To set the dialing rules:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > Dialing Rules.

2.


Setting

Always Dial Area

Code

Dial 1+ for all USA calls

Description

Specifies that calls to sites in the same area code must include the area code.

Specifies that calls to systems in the United States must include a “1” before the area code.

Placing a Test Call

When you finish configuring the system, you can use one of the sample numbers in the directory to test your setup.

To place a test call:

1.

On the Place a Call screen, select Directory.

2.

Select Group.

3.

Select Sample Sites and highlight a location.

4.

Press

You can also find a list of worldwide numbers that you can use to test your

VSX system at www.polycom.com/videotest .

If you have trouble making video calls:

• Make sure the number you dialed is correct, then try the call again. For example, you may need to dial 9 for an outside line or include a long distance access code or country code.

• To find out if the problem exists in your system, ask the person you were trying to reach to call you instead.

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• Find out if the system you are calling has its power turned on and is functioning properly.

• If you can make calls but not receive them, make sure that your system is configured with the correct number.

Checking System Status

The System Status screen provides detailed information about system settings, IP and ISDN connections, time server connections, and other information that is important to the functioning of the system. For an explanation of any of the status items, select the item and press on the remote.

When there is a change in system status or a potential problem, you see an alert at the bottom of the Place a Call screen.

To view System Status information:

¾ Go to System > Diagnostics > System Status.

To get information about a status message:

¾ Select the status message and press or on the remote control.

Keeping your Software Current

If you have Internet access and a software key, you can use the web-based

Softupdate application to update the VSX Series software. If you do not have

Internet access, your reseller can supply you with the VSX Series software update on CD-ROM.

Do not power off the system during the software upgrade process. If the upgrade is interrupted, the system may become unusable.

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To update your software via the Internet:

1.

Using a web browser, go to www.polycom.com/videosoftware and log in to the Polycom Resource Center.

You will need to set up a PRC account, if you don’t already have one.

2.

Navigate to your product page.

Refer to the Release Notes for information about the latest software version.

Refer to Updating Polycom Video Software for detailed information about obtaining software key codes and using the SoftUpdate program.

3.

Download the VSX Series software update file in .zip format.

4.

Double-click the software.zip file to extract the file.

5.

Double-click Softupdate.exe to run the update program.

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Customizing the VSX System

Every organization has users with different needs. With a VSX system, you can design the video conferencing experience to meet the needs of everyone.

You can customize the look and behavior of the system, and then build in the required access levels for your users, depending on how much or how little you want them to change system behaviors.

When you set up the system for the first time, the system is configured with the most commonly used settings. If you need to change any of these initial settings, you can adjust the screen settings as described in this chapter.

If you established an administrator’s password during the initial configuration, you must enter it each time you access advanced settings.

Designing Video Behaviors

You can configure the following video behaviors to accommodate your environment:

• Camera Settings and Video Quality

• Monitors

• Content Display

• VCR/DVD Player Settings

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Configuring Camera Settings and Video Quality Options

The Cameras and Video Quality screens let you specify camera and video settings, as appropriate for the equipment you are using.

To configure camera and video settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Cameras.

2.


Setting

Far Control of

Near Camera

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Backlight

Compensation

Description

Specifies whether the far site can control the position of the near-site camera. When this option is selected, a user at the far site can control the framing and angle of the camera for the best view of the near site.

Camera

Brightness

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

Primary Camera

Camera Direction

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Power

Frequency

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VCR/DVD Audio

Out Always On

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Specifies whether to have the camera automatically adjust for a light background. Backlight compensation is best used in situations where the subject appears darker than the background.

Specifies how much light is let into the camera’s iris. A low number allows in less light; a high number allows in more light.

Specifies which camera is the main camera.

Specifies the direction the camera moves when using the arrow buttons on the remote control.

Specifies the frequency of the electrical power used for the camera.

• 50 Hz—Select if you have a PAL system.

• 60 Hz—Select if you have an NTSC system.

Allows you to record a call using one VCR or DVD, while playing recorded content into the call from a second VCR or

DVD.

Do not select this setting if you have only one VCR or DVD player connected.

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3.

Select to add names, specify icons and formats for each video source, and specify whether secondary camera sources are People or Content on the Camera Settings screen.

4.

Select to go to Video Quality.

5.

Select Motion or Sharpness for the video inputs:

— Motion — Moving people or objects move smoothly, but the picture may lose some detail. This setting is best for an auxiliary camera or a

VCR.

— Sharpness — The picture will be sharp and clear, though motion may not be smooth. Choose this setting for document cameras.

Note the following limitations for this setting:

— Sharpness is available in point-to-point H.263 calls only.

— The VSX 3000 system offers Pro-Motion for the DVD/VCR video input only.

— The VSX 5000 and VSX 6000 systems can receive Pro-Motion video but cannot transmit it.

6.

Set Pro-Motion Video to specify when to use Pro-Motion for video inputs set for motion. Pro-Motion provides 50/60 fields per second interlaced video for TV-like quality at higher bandwidths.

7.

Select to go to Camera Calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the camera for automatic camera tracking if it consistently moves too far in one direction when tracking is enabled. on your mouth.

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To configure a second camera:


Cameras


Cameras

Camera Settings


Cameras > Next


• Designate this as the Primary Camera, if desired.

• Set Camera Direction to specify which way the camera moves when you control it with the remote control. (VSX 5000, VSX 6000,

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e,

VSX 8000)

1.

Name the camera.

2.

Select a camera icon.

3.

If you used an RCA to mini-DIN adapter to connect the camera cable, change the Video

Format to Composite. (VSX 5000,

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e,

VSX 8000)

Set the video quality (Motion for people video or

Sharpness for still images).

Video Quality


Cameras > Next > Next

Serial Port

VSX 7000,VSX 7000s,

VSX 7000e, VSX 8000


General Settings > Serial Port

If it is a PTZ camera:

1.

Set the RS-232 Mode to Sony PTZ camera control.

2.

Specify which camera is associated with this port.

Configuring Automatic Camera Tracking

You can configure a VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 with a Polycom PowerCam Plus to track to the speaker’s voice or to camera presets. During a call, users can press Auto on the remote control to toggle between Automatic Camera

Tracking, Automatic Camera Tracking to Presets, and Automatic Camera

Tracking Off.

When Automatic Camera Tracking to Presets is enabled and no one speaks for

30 seconds, the camera automatically moves to preset 0. When Automatic

Camera Tracking is enabled and no one speaks for 30 seconds, the camera automatically moves to a position to include all of the people who have spoken.

If the camera consistently moves too far in one direction when tracking is enabled, follow the instructions on the Camera Calibration screen to calibrate the camera for better tracking.

For more information about setting up the PowerCam Plus for automatic

camera tracking, refer to the section Connecting Cameras to Component

Systems on page 2-14 .

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Configuring Camera Presets

Camera presets are stored camera positions that you can create ahead of time or during a call.

Presets allow users to:

• Automatically point a camera at pre-defined locations in a room.

• Select a video source such as a VCR or DVD player, a document camera, or an auxiliary camera.

If your system’s main camera supports electronic pan, tilt, and zoom movement, you can create up to 100 preset camera positions for the near site.

Each preset stores the camera number, its zoom level, and the direction it points (if appropriate). Near-site presets are available for VSX set-top and component systems. They remain in effect until you delete or change them.

To store a preset:

1.

If you are in a call, press Near or Far on the remote control to choose a near-site or far-site camera or other video source.

2.

If you selected a camera that supports electronic pan, tilt, and zoom, you can adjust the camera’s position:

— Press the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the camera up, down, to the left, or to the right.

3.

Press

4.

Press and hold a number to store the preset position.

To store a double-digit preset (10-99), hold the second number down.

Any existing preset stored at the number you enter is replaced.

If Automatic Camera Tracking to Presets will be used during calls, set preset 0 to a wide shot of the room. When Automatic Camera Tracking to

Presets is enabled and no one speaks for 30 seconds, the camera automatically moves to preset 0.

To delete all presets:

1.

If a call is connected, press Near to choose a near-site video source.

2.

Press

3.

Press

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Configuring Monitors

The VSX system allows you to customize displays to suit your room and equipment configuration, including choosing the monitor for presenting content.

To configure monitors:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Monitors > Monitors.

2.


Setting

Monitor 1

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Description

Specifies the monitor’s aspect ratio:

• 4:3 — Select if you are using a regular TV monitor.

• 16:9 — Select if you are using a wide-screen monitor.

Specifies the monitor’s format:

• S-Video — Select if the main monitor is connected to a

VSX 8000 system using an S-Video cable.

• Composite — Select if the main monitor is connected to a

VSX 8000 system using a composite video cable and S-Video to RCA adapter.

• VGA — Select if you are using a VGA monitor as the primary display device for a VSX 5000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, or

VSX 8000. The supported resolutions are SVGA (800 x 600) and XGA (1024 x 768) at 60 Hz. If this option is selected,

Monitor 2 is disabled.

Note: If you select 16:9, you will also need to set up the monitor for full-screen display. In the monitor’s setup menu, choose the setting that stretches the picture uniformly without clipping the edges, which is usually called Full, Wide screen, or 16x9.

Use this setting: Not this setting:

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Setting

Monitor 2

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

VCR

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

PIP

Zoom video to fit screen

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Display Icons

in a Call

Description

Specifies the second monitor’s aspect ratio:

• Off — Select if you do not have a second monitor.

• 4:3 — Select if you are using a regular TV monitor as the second monitor.

• 16:9—Select if you are using a wide-screen monitor as the second monitor. On the monitor, select the display mode that uniformly stretches the video from side to side, which is usually called Full, Wide screen, or 16x9.

Specifies the second monitor’s format:

• S-Video — Select if you have a second monitor connected to the system’s S-Video output using an S-Video cable.

• Composite — Select if you have a second monitor connected to the system using a composite video cable.

• VGA — Select if you are using a VGA monitor as the second display device.

Specifies the VCR/DVD Player output format:

• S-Video — Select if you have a VCR or DVD player connected to the system’s S-Video output using an S-Video cable.

• Composite — Select if you have a VCR or DVD player connected to the system output using a composite video cable.

Specifies PIP (Picture-in-Picture) behavior:

• Camera — The PIP window is displayed when the call is first connected and when a user moves the camera, uses presets, or switches to a different camera source.

• On — The PIP window stays on for the duration of the call.

• Off — The PIP window is not displayed during the call.

• Auto — The PIP window is displayed when a user picks up the remote.

Note: PIP settings are also available in the User Settings screen.

Users can turn the PIP on or off and change its location on the screen using the PIP button on the remote control.

Specifies whether the video image is displayed full screen on a wide-screen monitor.

If this setting is enabled, video is shown full screen with a portion of the top and bottom clipped off. If this setting is disabled, video is centered with black margins on each side.

This setting applies to either Monitor 1 or Monitor 2, if they are set to 16:9.

Specifies whether to display all on-screen graphics, including icons and help text, during calls.

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Setting

Snapshot

Timeout

Dual Monitor

Emulation

Description

Lets you choose whether to have slides and snapshots time out, after a period of four minutes.

Specifies whether the system can show multiple views on a single display. If content is being viewed, different views can be displayed by pressing the PIP button on the remote control.

For more information, refer to Using Dual Monitor Emulation

on page

4-9

.

3.


Setting

Monitor 1

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Monitor 2

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Visual

Concert VGA

Out

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VGA Out

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

VCR Record

Source

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Description

Select the video source(s) to display on Monitor 1.

Select the video source(s) to display on Monitor 2.

Specifies whether to show content on the Visual Concert VSX display.

Specifies whether to show content on the display connected to the system’s VGA output.

Specifies the video source to be recorded to videotape or DVD.

If Far is enabled, the recorded video will switch to the current far site speaker. If both Near and Far are enabled, the recorded video will switch between near and far sites depending on the current speaker.

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Using Dual Monitor Emulation

Dual Monitor Emulation is designed for rooms or offices with one monitor only. Users see both near and far sites on one monitor in two different views. During presentations, users see content and the near and far sites. What you see during a call can depend on factors such as the VSX system monitor configuration, the number of sites in the call, and whether content is being shared.

Setting Up

Using the monitor controls, select the full-screen setting that stretches the picture uniformly, without clipping. On the VSX system Monitors screen:

1.

If you are using a wide-screen monitor, set Monitor 1 to 16:9.

Otherwise, set Monitor 1 to 4:3.

2.

Set Monitor 2 to Off to show near and far video on Monitor 1.

3.

Select Dual Monitor Emulation.

Using in a Call

The following are examples of dual monitor emulation.

Far site Near site

Call connects

Near and far site are the same size and appear side by side.

Near site presses PIP

Size of far site window increases.

Near site presents to far site

Content, near site, and far site are displayed in dual monitor emulation mode.

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Adjusting the Monitor’s Color Balance

In most cases, the monitor you connect to your system provides natural color without any adjustment. Depending on your environment as well as the model of monitor, however, the video may exhibit one of these problems:

• Picture is too dark

• Colors appear faded

• Picture has too much of one color — for example, the picture may appear greenish

If you notice any of these, the monitor needs to be adjusted.

To adjust the monitor for natural color:

1.

Go to System > Diagnostics > Video.

2.

Select the color bars icon to display the color bar test screen.

3.

Adjust the color using the monitor’s controls for color, contrast, and brightness. Your monitor may also have controls for tint and temperature.

4.

When the colors look right on the test screen, press Near on the remote control to stop the color bars test and show video of the room.

5.

If the color appears natural, you do not need to make further adjustments.

If the color still needs adjustment, use the monitor’s controls to make small adjustments until the picture appears natural.

Configuring Content Display

You can present content during calls on a TV monitor or VGA display when you use:

• People+Content IP installed on a computer connected with any VSX system

• A Visual Concert VSX data collaboration unit with any VSX set-top system

• An ImageShare II device with a VSX component system

For information about ordering the Visual Concert VSX unit, ImageShare II device, or People+Content IP option, please contact your Polycom distributor.

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Configuring Content Display with People+Content IP

People+Content IP is included with the VSX 8000 system and is optional for other VSX systems. It enables a presenter to show content from a computer to other sites in a video conference using only an IP network connection.

The presenter can show PowerPoint® slides, video clips, spreadsheets, or any other type of content from a computer. Supported resolutions include 640x480,

800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024.

Before a presenter can use a computer to show content with

People+Content IP, you need to:

• Enable People+Content IP on the VSX system.

When you purchase this option, you receive a software activation key.

This key allows you to enable People+Content IP on a VSX system.

• Install the People+Content IP software application on the computer(s) that the presenter will use to show content.

You don’t need to change the computer resolutions and you don’t need special cables or hardware, but the computer(s) must meet these requirements:

— Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, or Windows

XP Professional

— Minimum computer: 500 MHz Pentium® III (or equivalent); 256 MB memory

Recommended computer: 1 GHz Pentium III (or equivalent); 512 MB memory

Note that, although you use the license key on only one VSX system, you can install the presenter software on an unlimited number of computers.

• Connect the computer(s) to the IP network.

For information about purchasing the People+Content IP option, please contact your Polycom distributor.

To enable People+Content IP on a VSX system:

1.

On a computer, open a web browser and go to the Polycom Resource

Center Video Downloads page at http://extranet.polycom.com

.

2.

Enter the license number you received when you purchased the

People+Content IP option.

3.

Enter the serial number of the VSX system onto which you want to install

People+Content IP. You will then receive a People+Content IP software activation key.

4.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Options on the

VSX system.

5.

Enter the People+Content IP software activation key.

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To install People+Content IP on a computer:

1.

On the computer, open a web browser and go to the Polycom Resource

Center Video Downloads page at http://extranet.polycom.com

.

2.

Locate the People+Content IP application and click the link to download the file locally.

3.

Double-click setup.exe.

4.

Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to finish installing the application on the computer.

Anyone using that computer can then double-click on the

People+Content IP icon to present content during video conferences using the VSX system. Make the application available to all users in your organization by downloading the setup.exe file to a local location that everyone can access.

Configuring Content Display with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II

Configure the content display for a set-top or component VSX system after connecting a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II unit as described in the

section Connecting Content Sharing Equipment

on page

2-26

.

To configure the content display:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Monitors > Graphics VGA.

2.


Setting

VGA Output with

No Graphics

Description

Indicates that the screen appears black when there is no content to display.

VGA Resolution Specifies the VGA resolution for your monitor.

Select the maximum VGA resolution that your monitor or projector can support. Consult the user manual provided with the VGA monitor or projector for performance information.

Quality

Preference

Specifies the bandwidth split for People and Content video.

• Both — 50% Content, 50% People

• Content — 90% Content, 10% People

• People — 10% Content, 90% People

Notes: In a multipoint call, the MCU setting determines the

People and Content video rates, not the system sending the content.

This setting does not apply if automatic bandwidth adjustment is enabled using the API.

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Setting

Send Content

When PC

Connects

Description

Specifies whether to send content automatically when the PC is connected to the Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II.

If this option is not selected, the presenter must press the

Play button on the Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II to send content to the far sites.

3.

Select if you need to adjust the VGA Input settings for systems that have built-in VGA capture capability or that use a Visual Concert VSX for

VGA capture. a Select Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, or Phase. b Press the navigation buttons on the remote control to adjust the setting. c Press the Back button on the remote control to accept the setting.

4.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Monitors > Monitors.

5.

Select and select where to display Content.

6.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > Call Preference.

7.

Configure this setting:

Settings

Enable H.239

Description

Enables H.239 People+Content. Select this option if you know that H.239 is supported by the far sites you will call.

Note: If callers experience issues when sharing content, deselect Enable H.239.

8.

VSX 7000e and VSX 8000—Go to System > Admin Settings > Audio >

Audio Settings.

9.

Select two times and configure this setting:

Settings

Line Input

Description

Set Line Input to Visual Concert to share audio content.

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Configuring VCR/DVD Player Settings

You can connect a VCR or DVD player to VSX systems. For information about

connecting a VCR or DVD player, see the section Connecting VCR/DVDs

on page

2-26

.

Playing a Videotape or DVD

All VSX systems can play a videotape or DVD during calls. The VCR/DVD inputs are active when you select the camera source configured as VCR.

To configure VCR/DVD audio settings for playing a videotape or DVD:


Audio Levels

VSX 6000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s

System > Admin Settings > Audio >

Audio Settings > Next > Next

Audio I/O

VSX 3000, VSX 5000, VSX 6000,

VSX 7000: System > Admin Settings >

Audio > Audio Settings > Next

VSX 8000:


Audio Settings > Next > Next > Next

VCR/DVD

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e


Audio Settings > Next


Ensure that Midrange Speaker is On.

Set Line Input(s) to VCR.

Adjust the Level for playback volume, if necessary.

Adjust the VCR/DVD In Level for playback volume, if necessary.

Recording a Call to Videotape or DVD

With VSX 6000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems, you can connect a VCR or DVD player to record your video conference. You can also connect two VCRs or DVD players, to play material and record the call at the same time.

All audio from the near-site and far-site is recorded, along with the video source configured on the Monitors screen.

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To configure VCR/DVD video settings for recording a call:


Monitors

System > Admin Settings > Monitors >

Monitors

Monitors

System > Admin Settings > Monitors >

Monitors > Next


Choose a setting for Monitor 2.

When Monitor 2 is set to Off, you can specify which video sources to record.

When Monitor 2 is enabled, the VCR or

DVD player records what is shown on

Monitor 1.

Select one or more sources for the VCR

Record Source.

If you select both near and far, the VSX system automatically switches recording to the site that is talking. If you select content as a record source, it is recorded (when available) regardless of who is talking.

The VSX systems cannot be configured to simultaneously record content and show it on the VGA output of a VSX 7000e, VSX 8000, or attached Visual Concert VSX.

To configure VCR/DVD audio settings for recording a call:


Audio Levels

VSX 6000, VSX 7000



VCR/DVD

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, VSX 8000




Set Line Outputs to VCR - Far and

Near Audio.

Adjust the VCR/DVD Out Level if necessary.

Enable VCR/DVD Audio Out Always

On unless you have the VCR/DVD inputs and outputs both connected to the same device to play and record.

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Designing Audio Behaviors

This section describes how to configure the audio behavior of a VSX system, including:

• General audio settings

• Settings for Polycom StereoSurround

• Settings for the Polycom Vortex mixer

• Settings for microphones connected directly to the balanced audio inputs

Configuring General Audio Settings

The Audio Settings screens let you specify the settings appropriate for the equipment you are using.

To configure general audio settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings >Audio > Audio Settings.

The Audio screen, where you choose Audio Settings or Stereo Settings, is not present on a VSX 3000. It is available on a set-top or component system after you have enabled the Polycom StereoSurround option.

2.


Setting

Sound Effects

Volume

Incoming Video

Call

User Alert Tones

Mute Auto-Answer

Calls

Enable Internal

Ringer

VSX 3000

Description

Sets the volume level of the ring tone and user alert tones.

Specifies the ring tone used for incoming calls.

Specifies the tone used for user alerts.

Specifies whether to mute incoming calls.

Incoming calls are muted by default until you press the Mute button on the microphone or on the remote control.

Specifies an additional ring tone when receiving an incoming call. The internal ringer is built into the system and alerts you to incoming calls.

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Setting

Enable Polycom

Microphones

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Enable Polycom

StereoSurround

Description

Specifies whether integrated and attached Polycom microphones are enabled. You can disable this option to turn off:

• VSX 3000 system’s integrated microphone

• VSX 6000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 microphones

• SoundStation VTX 1000 integrated microphones

• SoundStation VTX 1000 extended microphones

Disable this setting in the following situations:

• You have a VSX system integrated with both a Vortex mixer and a SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone.

• You have an external handset, headset, or lapel microphone attached to a VSX system line input.

This option is automatically disabled if a line input is set to

Audio Mixer, echo cancellation is enabled on a line set for

Audio Mixer, and stereo is enabled.

Specifies that Polycom StereoSurround is used for all calls.

To send or receive stereo audio, make sure your VSX system is set up as described in

Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000 on page 2-17

and

Connecting

Speakers on page 2-24 . Your system can receive stereo

audio even when it cannot send stereo.

VSX 7000 and VSX 7000e: When you use an audio mixer with stereo enabled, the microphones are disabled.

VSX 8000: When you use the Balanced In echo canceller with stereo enabled, the microphones are disabled.

3.

Select and enter VCR/DVD settings for the VSX 7000e system:

Setting

VCR/DVD Out

Level

Description

VCR/DVD In Level Sets the volume at which the VCR/DVD player plays, relative to other audio from the system.

Sets the volume at which the call is recorded.

VCR/DVD Audio

Out Always On

Allows you to record a call using one VCR or DVD, while playing recorded content into the call from a second VCR or

DVD.

Do not select this setting if you have only one VCR or DVD player connected. If this setting is disabled, the VCR audio output is disabled when VCR is the selected camera source.

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4.

Select

Line Input

VSX 7000e

Input Type

VSX 8000

Level and enter line input settings:

Setting

Line Input

(Red and White)

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

Echo Canceller

Line Out 2 Phono

VSX 7000e

Enable Phantom

Power

VSX 8000

Description

Specifies how audio is heard from equipment you connect to the audio input connectors on the back of the system.

• Audio Mixer—Audio input is heard at the far site only, not at the near site. Use this setting for microphone signals.

• VCR—Audio input is heard at both the far site and near site. This setting requires that the video source is set to VCR; otherwise, no audio is heard. Select VCR when playing a VCR/DVD into the system.

Specifies the type of equipment that is connected to the audio input connectors. Choose Audio Mixer if connected to a mixer. Select Visual Concert when sharing content using an ImageShare II, Visual Concert VSX, or laptop connected directly to the system.

Specifies the type of equipment that is connected to the balanced audio inputs. Choose Line Input unless you have connected microphones directly to the balanced audio inputs.

Sets the volume level for the line with which it is associated.

For a VCR/DVD player, sets the playback volume of the

VCR/DVD player relative to other audio from the system.

Lets you specify whether to use the system’s built-in echo canceller.

Do not enable this option if you have connected a Polycom

Vortex mixer. This option is not available on some systems when the line input type is set to VCR.

Specifies whether volume for a device connected to the audio line out connectors is variable or fixed.

• Variable—Allows users to set the volume with the remote control.

• Fixed—Sets the volume to the Audio Level specified in the system interface.

Allows the system to supply power to microphones connected directly to the balanced audio inputs.

Note: This selection is only available when you set Input

Type to Microphone.

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Setting

VCR/DVD In Level

VSX 7000s

VCR/DVD Out Level

VSX 7000s

VCR/DVD Audio

Out Always On

VSX 7000s

Description

Sets the playback volume of the VCR/DVD player relative to other audio from the system.

Sets the volume at which the call is recorded.

Allows you to record a call using one VCR or DVD, while playing recorded content into the call from a second VCR or DVD.


5.

Select and enter audio output settings for the VSX 8000 system:

Setting

Balanced Out (600 ohms)

Line Out 2 Phono

Description

Specifies whether volume for a device connected to the balanced out connectors is variable or fixed.



Specifies whether volume for a device connected to the audio line out connectors is variable or fixed.



6.

Select

Level

and enter VCR/DVD settings for the VSX 8000 system:

Setting

Line Input (Red)

Line Input (White)

Description

Select VCR when playing a VCR into the system.

Select Visual Concert when sharing content using an

ImageShare II, Visual Concert VSX, or laptop connected directly to the system.

Sets the playback volume of the VCR/DVD player relative to other audio from the system

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VCR/DVD Out Level Sets the volume at which the call is recorded.

VCR/DVD Audio

Out Always On

Allows you to record a call using one VCR or DVD, while playing recorded content into the call from a second VCR or DVD.


7.

Select and enter speaker settings:

Setting

Master Audio

Volume

Midrange Speaker

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

Subwoofer Speaker

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

Subwoofer Level

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

Bass

Treble

Line Outputs

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

Description

Sets the volume level for audio from the far site.

Specifies whether to use the system’s built-in midrange speaker.

You may prefer to turn off the midrange speaker if you connect the audio output to Monitor 1 or if you connect an external speaker system.

Specifies whether to use the system’s subwoofer.

You may prefer to turn off the subwoofer speaker if you connect the audio output to Monitor 1. The system will not operate if you disconnect the subwoofer.

Sets the volume level for the subwoofer without changing the master audio volume.

Sets the volume level for the lower frequencies without changing the master audio volume.

Sets the volume level for the higher frequencies without changing the master audio volume.

Specifies how the audio output behaves. The default selection, Monitor - Far Site Audio, supplies audio to the

Monitor 1 audio outputs only when the system is receiving audio from the far site.

If you have connected a VCR to record the conference, select VCR - Far and Near Audio to supply audio from both the far site and the system’s microphones to the

VCR.

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Configuring StereoSurround Settings

To send or receive stereo audio, make sure your VSX system equipment is set

up as described in Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000 on

page

2-17

and

Connecting Speakers on page 2-24

. Then configure the system to use Polycom StereoSurround, test the system configuration, and place a test call.

If you are in a call with a far site that is sending audio in stereo mode, you can receive in stereo. In multipoint calls where some sites can send and receive stereo and some sites cannot, any site that is set up to send or receive stereo will be able to do so.

Camera tracking is disabled when you enable StereoSurround.

To configure systems to send and receive Polycom StereoSurround:


Audio

System > Admin Settings > Audio

Audio Levels



VSX 7000, VSX 7000s


Set Enable Polycom StereoSurround.

Set Subwoofer Speaker to Off.

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To test your stereo configuration:


Mic Placement


Stereo Settings > Next

Mic Identity


Stereo Settings

Speaker Test


Stereo Settings > Next > Next


Specify the Table Style and make sure the microphones are positioned as shown.

Also refer to Placing Polycom

Microphones to Send Stereo from Your

Site on page 2-20

and Placing a

SoundStation VTX 1000 Phone to Send

Stereo from Your Site on page 2-23 .

Gently blow on the edges of each microphone while watching the Left and

Right meter to identify the left and right inputs. Select Swap if necessary.

Test the speakers to check volume and verify that audio cables are connected.

If the system is in a call, the far site hears the tone.

Exchange the right and left speakers if they are reversed.

Adjust the volume control on your external audio amplifier so that the test tone sounds as loud as a person speaking in the room. If you are using a

Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, it should measure about 75 dBA in the middle of the room.

To make a test call in stereo:

¾ Select Polycom Austin Stereo from the directory, or enter stereo.polycom.com in the dialing field and press Call on the remote control.

The Polycom Austin Stereo site demonstrates the stereo feature with an entertaining and informative presentation.

Configuring VSX Systems for a Polycom Vortex Mixer

Connecting a Polycom Vortex mixer to VSX set-top or component systems provides flexibility in audio set-up. For example, it allows you to provide a microphone for each call participant in a boardroom.

The VSX 8000 is designed to work with the Polycom Vortex mixer. For this configuration, you need Vortex firmware 2.5.2 or later, Conference Composer version 2.7.0 or later, and VSX system software version 7.5 or later.

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The Audio screen, where you choose Audio Settings or Stereo Settings, is present only if stereo is enabled.

To configure VSX systems to use a Polycom Vortex mixer:


Audio Input


Audio Settings


Disable the Enable Polycom

Microphones setting if you have integrated both a Vortex and a

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone with the VSX system.

Configure Balanced In:

Set Input type to Line Input.

Disable Echo Canceller.

Audio Input



VSX 8000

Audio Input



VSX 5000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000e

Serial Ports

System > Admin Settings > General

Settings > Serial Ports

Configure Audio I/O:

Set Line Input to Audio Mixer.

Disable Echo Canceller.

Set RS-232 Mode to Vortex Mixer for the appropriate port.

Refer to the Polycom Vortex documentation for details on configuring the mixer.

Configuring Microphones Connected to Audio Inputs

In addition to the Polycom microphone or SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone, you can connect other powered microphones directly to the system’s audio inputs.

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To configure the VSX system to use microphones connected directly to the RCA audio inputs:


Audio Input



Audio Meter

System > Diagnostics > Audio

> Audio Meter



• Set Line Input to Audio Mixer. (except

VSX 7000s)

• Enable Echo Canceller.

• Adjust the audio Level if necessary. You can test this setting using the Audio Meter.

Speak into the microphones that are connected to the audio line inputs. The audio meter should peak at about 10dB for normal speech.

The Audio screen, where you choose Audio Settings or Stereo Settings, is not present unless stereo is enabled.

Configuring Microphones Connected to Balanced Audio Inputs on a VSX 8000

In addition to the Polycom microphone or SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone, you can connect other powered microphones directly to the VSX 8000 system’s balanced audio inputs.

To configure the VSX 8000 system to use microphones connected directly to the balanced audio inputs:


Audio Input



Audio Meter

System > Diagnostics > Audio

> Audio Meter



• Set Input type to Microphone.

• Select Echo Canceller.

• Select Enable Phantom Power to supply power to microphones.

• Adjust the audio Level if necessary. You can test this setting using the Audio Meter.

Speak into the microphones that are connected to the balanced audio inputs. The audio meter should peak at about 10dB for normal speech.

The Audio screen, where you choose Audio Settings or Stereo Settings, is not present unless stereo is enabled.

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Configuring RS-232 Equipment

The VSX 5000, VSX 7000, and VSX 7000s systems provide one RS-232 port; the

VSX 7000e and VSX 8000 systems provide two.

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Serial Port.

2.


Setting

Baud Rate

RS-232 Mode

Description

Set the baud rate to the same value that it is set on the serial device.

Specifies the mode used for the serial port.

• Control—Receives control signals from a touch-panel control.

• Sony PTZ—Provides control signals to a PTZ camera.

• Closed Caption—Receives closed captions from a captioning service using a modem, or directly from a captioner’s computer via Telnet.

• Vortex Mixer—Provides control signals to a Polycom

Vortex mixer.

• Pass Thru—Passes data to an RS-232 device connected to the serial port of the far-site system.

• Debug—Provides a Telnet trace for debugging. You can only set one RS-232 port at a time to Debug mode.

Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel Control

VSX systems that have a serial port can be configured for use with a touch panel control.

To configure the serial port for a touch panel:

1.


2.


Setting

Baud Rate

RS-232 Mode

Description

Set the baud rate to the same value that it is set on the touch panel control.

Select Control. This allows any device connected to the

RS-232 port to control the system using API commands.

For a list of all available API commands, see the Integrator’s Reference Manual for the VSX Series, available at www.polycom.com/videodocumentation .

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Configuring for Use with a Modem

VSX systems that have a serial port can be configured to receive closed captions from a captioning service via modem.

To configure the system to work with a modem:

1.


2.


Setting

Baud Rate

RS-232 Mode

Description

Set the baud rate to the same value as the modem.

Select Closed Caption.

3.

Configure the modem for 8 bits, no parity.

You may also need to configure the modem to ignore DTR and to answer automatically.

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Designing the User Experience

You can configure the following general system behaviors to accommodate the needs of your organization:

• User Access to Settings and Features

• Passwords and Security Options

• AES Encryption

• Call Settings

• Call Answer Mode

• Multipoint Calling

• Directory Settings

• Date, Time, and System Location

• Workspace Appearance

• Remote Control Behavior

Managing User Access to Settings and Features

You can manage user access to settings and features by using passwords and by configuring the system to show only those options you want your users to see.

To maintain this security level:

High

(Kiosk mode)

Medium

Low

Very low

You can allow users to:

Call only the numbers you specify on the home screen.

See Using the System for Specialized Applications

on page

4-30 and

Designing the Home Screen on page 4-41

.

Place calls using the restrictions you specify for length of call, type of call, and use of the directory.

See Limiting What Users Can Do With the System

on page

4-30

Configure user settings.

See Letting Users Customize the Workspace on page 4-29

.

Configure all system settings.

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Setting the Admin Password

Set an administrator’s password to restrict who can:

• Make changes other than those in the User Settings screen

• Upgrade the VSX Series system software

• Perform remote management using the VSX Web

To set or change the Admin Password:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security.

2.

Enter or change the password.

The default administrator password is the 14-digit system serial number.

To reset a forgotten Admin Password:

1.

Get the system’s serial number from the system or from the System

Information screen.

2.

Go to System >Diagnostics > Reset System.

3.

Enter the system’s serial number and select Delete System Settings.

4.

Select Reset System.

When the system completes the reset, it leads you through the setup wizard.

You can enter a new Admin Password when you set up the system.

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Screens that Require the Admin Password for Access

Only screens within Admin Settings require the administrator’s password.

Admin Settings

General Settings

System Settings

Home Screen Settings

Security

Location

Serial Port*

Options

Network

IP

Diagnostics System Information Utilities

General Access

Audio Monitors

Monitors

Graphics VGA*

Cameras

Multipoint Setup

H.323 Settings

SIP Settings

Quality of Service

Firewall

Streaming

ISDN*

V.35/RS-449/RS-530*

Telephony

Call Preference

Recent Calls

Password Protected

LAN Properties

User Settings

Global Services

Directory Servers

Dialing Rules

SNMP

Management Servers

Account Validation

My Information

* May not be present for all system types

Letting Users Customize the Workspace

You can allow users to change common user preferences by providing access to the User Settings screen.

To allow users to customize the workspace:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security.

2.

Check the Allow Access to User Settings option to make the User

Settings button available to users on the System screen.

User Settings contains the following options, which are also available to administrators on the Admin Settings screens:

• Backlight Compensation

• Camera Brightness (VSX 3000)

• Far Control of Near Camera

• Meeting Password

• Auto-Answer Point to Point

• Auto-Answer Multipoint

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• Mute Auto-Answer Calls

• PIP

• Keypad Audio Confirmation

• Color Scheme

• Far Site Name Display Time

• Dual Monitor Emulation

• Allow Video Display on Web

Limiting What Users Can Do With the System

You can limit what you allow users to do with the system by configuring the following:

• Maximum Time in Call — If you want to specify the maximum time a call can last, go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > System

Settings > Call Settings and enter the maximum call length allowed.

• Allow Mixed IP and ISDN Calls — (VSX 3000, VSX 5000, VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, VSX 8000) If you do not want to allow mixed protocol calls on your system, go to System > Admin Settings > General

Settings > System Settings > Call Settings and clear this option.

• Allow Directory Changes — If you do not want users to save changes to the local directory of the system, go to System > Admin Settings >

General Settings > System Settings > Directory and clear this option.

Using the System for Specialized Applications

You can customize the system to show only a specific set of numbers to call.

This mode, also known as “kiosk mode,” can be used for specialized applications, such as customer query stations or systems used for calling the same numbers on a regular basis. Kiosk mode requires little or no training and instructions can be incorporated into the screen design.

See

Designing the Home Screen on page 4-41 for more details about the kiosk

mode and its applications.

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Setting Passwords and Security Options

You can enter or change the administrator and meeting passwords as well as specify whether to allow remote access to the system.

To set passwords and security options:

1.


2.


Setting

Admin Password

Description

Enter or change the Admin Password.

When the Admin Password is set, you must enter this password to:

• Make configuration changes not in the User Settings screen.

• Update the software.

• Manage the system using the VSX Web.

Meeting Password Specifies the password users must supply to join multipoint calls on this system if the call uses the internal multipoint option, rather than an external MCU.

This field can also be used to store a password required by another system that this system calls. If a password is stored in this field, you do not need to enter it at the time of the call; the VSX system supplies it to the system that requires it.

Allow Access to

User Settings

Specifies whether the User Settings screen is accessible to users via the System screen.

Check this option if you want to allow users to change limited environmental settings.

AES Encryption Specifies whether to encrypt calls with other sites that support AES encryption. If the far site does not have AES encryption enabled, the call connects without encryption.

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3.


Setting

Enable Remote

Access

Web Access Port

Allow Video

Display on Web

Description

Specifies whether to allow remote access to the system by:

• FTP

• Web

• Telnet

• SNMP

You may select any of these, or any combination of them.

Note: The system restarts if you change the remote access settings. This setting does not deactivate the associated port, only the application. Use Web Access Port to disable the port.

Specifies the port to use when accessing the system using

VSX Web.

If you change this from the default (port 80), specify a port number of 1025 or higher, and make sure the port is not already in use. You will need to include the port number with the IP address when you use VSX Web to access the system. This makes unauthorized access more difficult.

Note: The system restarts if you change the web access port.

Specifies whether to allow viewing of the room where the system is located, or video of calls in which the system participates, using VSX Web.

Note: This feature activates both near site and far site video displays in Web Director.

Enabling AES Encryption

AES encryption is a standard feature on all VSX systems. When it is enabled, the system automatically encrypts calls to other systems that have AES encryption enabled.

To enable AES encryption:

¾ Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Security and select

AES Encryption.

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Configuring Call Settings

The Call Settings screens provide access to high-level options for the entire system. For convenience, some of the User Settings options are repeated on these screens.

To configure call settings:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > System Settings >

Call Settings.

2.


Setting

Allow Mixed IP

and ISDN Calls

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Maximum Time in

Call

Description

Specifies whether users can make multipoint calls that include both IP and H.320 sites.

Unchecking this option provides extra security for systems requiring LAN connectivity while placing encrypted calls over

ISDN lines. If you clear this selection, IP endpoints cannot join ISDN calls.

Auto-Answer

Point to Point

Auto-Answer

Multipoint

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Enter the maximum number of minutes allowed for call length.

When that time has expired, you see a message asking you if you want to hang up or stay in the call. If you do not answer within one minute, the call automatically disconnects. If you choose to stay in the call at this time, you will not be prompted again.

Choosing 0 removes any limit.

Specifies whether to answer incoming point-to-point calls automatically.

Specifies whether to answer incoming multipoint calls automatically.

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3.



Display Time in

Call

Specifies whether to display the elapsed time or the local time during a call. You can also choose not to display the time.

Call Detail Report Specifies whether to generate a report of all calls made with the system. When selected, details for all calls can be viewed via the VSX Web and downloaded as a .csv file.

Recent Calls

Far Site Name

Display Time

Specifies whether to display the Recent Calls button on the home screen. The Recent Calls screen lists the site number or name, the date and time, and whether the call was incoming or outgoing.

Note: If the Call Detail Report option is not selected, the

Recent Calls option is not available.

Turns the far site name display on or off, or specifies the time period the far site name appears on screen when calls first connect.

Setting the Call Answering Mode

To set the call answering mode:

1.


Call Settings.

2.

Select Auto-Answer Point to Point to set the answer mode for calls with one site, or select Auto-Answer Multipoint (VSX 3000, VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 only) to set the mode for calls with two or more other sites.

3.

Select one of the following:

— Yes – Answers calls automatically.

— No – Enables you to answer calls manually.

— Do Not Disturb – Refuses incoming calls automatically. The caller receives a message that the site is unavailable.

If you have a VSX 3000 system that you are using as your PC monitor,

Polycom recommends that you set up the system so that you have to answer calls manually. If you receive a call while using the system as a PC, you hear a ringing sound and you can switch to video to answer the call manually. Alternatively, you can ignore the call and it will not connect, thereby preventing the caller from seeing or hearing you at your desk.

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Configuring Multipoint Calling

You can use your VSX system to participate in multipoint conferences.

Multipoint conferences include multiple video sites (IP and ISDN) and can also include voice-only sites.

During a multipoint call, a multipoint conferencing unit (MCU) enables the video to switch to the various sites so that you can see and hear the other conference participants.

The VSX 3000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems can have internal MCUs and can initiate multipoint calls. These systems can also use the Conference on Demand feature of Polycom’s Path Navigator for multipoint calling. The VSX 5000 and VSX 6000 systems do not have an internal MCU. They can participate in multipoint calls but cannot initiate them.

Depending on your VSX system model, you may need to enter a multipoint option key to enable multipoint calling.

Entering a Multipoint Software Registration Key

Before placing multipoint calls, you may need to enter a multipoint software registration key. A five-minute multipoint trial is available.

For information about purchasing the multipoint call option, please contact your Polycom distributor.

To enter the multipoint software registration key:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Options.

2.

Enter the multipoint key provided.

To enable or disable multipoint trial mode:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Options.

2.

Select the Enable Multipoint Trial checkbox to allow five-minute multipoint calling without the multipoint option key.

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Configuring Multipoint Settings

You can customize the way video is handled in multipoint calls to best support the types of calls your organization is making.

To configure multipoint video:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Monitors > Multipoint Setup.

2.


Setting

Auto-Answer

Multipoint

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Multipoint Mode

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Description

Specifies whether to accept incoming multipoint calls automatically.

Auto — The view switches between Full Screen mode and Discussion mode, depending on the interaction between the sites.

If multiple sites are talking at the same time,

Discussion mode is used. If one site is talking uninterrupted for at least 15 seconds, the speaker appears full screen.

Discussion — All sites are displayed at the same time in separate windows on the display. This mode is also called continuous presence.

Presentation — The speaker sees all other sites in discussion mode while the other sites see the speaker in full screen mode.

Full Screen — The site that is speaking is shown in full screen to all other sites. This mode is also called voice-activated switching.

Notes: What you see during a multipoint call can depend on factors such as the VSX system monitor configuration, the number of sites in the call, whether content is shared, and whether dual monitor emulation is used.

The VSX 8000 supports up to six sites in a multipoint call.

During calls with more than four sites, the VSX 8000 displays the MCU site and the last three sites who were talking in discussion or presentation mode.

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Configuring with PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand Feature

If your organization uses Polycom’s PathNavigator, you can use

PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand feature to place multipoint calls with up to 10 sites, including the site that places the call.

In order to place calls using PathNavigator, you need to:

• Register your VSX system with PathNavigator

• Configure your VSX system to use PathNavigator for multipoint calls (see

Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper

on page

3-7

)

• Create a multi-site entry in the Directory that can be used to place the multipoint call

Points to note about PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand:

• Once the call begins, users cannot add another site to the call — even if the site was in the call originally and is attempting to rejoin. Because of this, you cannot place cascaded multipoint calls through PathNavigator.

• The MGC needs to have enough ports available to complete the call. The system displays a message if the MGC does not have enough ports (resources) available to connect all the sites.

Including More Than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call

You can include multiple sites in a cascaded call if the sites you call have the internal MCU capability. The following diagram shows how to do this.

Originating

VSX System

Site 1

Video conferencing system with internal MCU

Site 2


Site 3


Site 4

Any video conferencing system

Site 5


Site 6


Site 7


Site 8


Site 9


Site 10

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To place a cascaded call:

1.

Create and call a multiple-site entry from the Directory, or place calls one at a time to up to three other sites.

2.

Ask each far site to call up to two additional sites. Along with these additional sites, each far site in the original multipoint call can add one audio-only connection.

Points to note about cascaded calls:

• You cannot place cascaded multipoint calls through PathNavigator.

• Polycom StereoSurround, Pro-Motion, AES encryption, continuous presence, chair control, People+Content, and H.239 are not supported in cascaded calls.

• H.264 is only supported when all of the MCUs are VSX 8000 systems and each

VSX 8000 calls no more than three other systems.

Configuring Directory Settings

You can customize the behavior of the Directory on the Directory screen.

To configure system settings:

1.


Directory.

2.


Setting

System Name

Localized System

Name

Description

Enter or change the system name in this field. This name appears on the screen for the far site when you are making calls.

Displays the localized system name, if you have entered one. You can enter a Localized System Name for

Simplified Chinese on this screen using the Chinese Virtual

Keyboard. You must use the VSX Web interface to enter localized system names for other languages.

The localized system name is sent to the far site and displayed as the caller ID by VSX systems using version 8.0 or later, when the user interface is set to that language.

However, the English/Pinyin name is the name used by the

Global Directory Server and the gatekeeper, and it is also the name that shows up in the Recent Calls list.

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Setting

Allow Directory

Changes

Confirm Directory

Additions

Confirm Directory

Deletions

Description

Specifies whether users can save changes they make to the directory.

Specifies whether users are prompted to confirm new directory entries when saving the information for the last site called.

Specifies whether users are prompted to confirm deletions of directory entries.

Setting Date, Time, and Location

You can update the system with regional settings, including the location-specific language and calling parameters.

To set the date, time, and location:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Location.

2.


Setting

Country

Language

Country Code

Area Code

Required

ISDN International

Access

Room Telephone

Number

Description

Specifies the country where the system is located.

Changing the country automatically adjusts the country code associated with your system number.

Sets the language for the user interface.

Specifies the country code for the system location.

Specifies if an area code is required to place ISDN calls in the specified country.

Specifies the international code required for placing ISDN calls from the system location to another country.

Indicates the telephone number of the room where the system is located.

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3.


Setting

Date Format and

Time Format

Daylight Saving

Time

Time Difference from GMT

Display Time in

Call

Time Server

Description

Specifies your format preference for the date and time display and lets you enter your local date and time.

Specifies daylight savings time. When you enable this option, the system clock moves ahead one hour. When you disable this option, the system clock moves back one hour.

Specifies the time difference between GMT (Greenwich

Mean Time) and your location.

Specifies the time display in a call:

• Elapsed Time – Displays the amount of time in the call.

• Local Time – Displays the local time on the screen during a call.

• Off – Time is not displayed.

Specifies connection to a time server for automatic system time settings.

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Customizing the Workspace Appearance

You can customize your VSX system workspace appearance to suit the users’ environment functionally and aesthetically. For example, by customizing the home screen to kiosk mode, users only have to select a site and press the

Call button on the remote control to place a call.

Designing the Home Screen

Customize the system functionality according to your users’ needs, skill levels, and environments.

Infrequent Users (Kiosk Mode)

Provide a simple workspace so no training is needed:

• Let users make calls to pre-defined numbers with one button click.

• Include instructions on screen.

Include a short list of specific items for users to select

Use the marquee to add instructions

New Users

Provide more options but keep it simple:

• Dialing entry field

• Directory numbers

• Recent Calls

Add features for users as needed

Advanced Users

Provide additional options for advanced video conferencing users:

• Call Quality (bandwidth and call type)

• Multipoint dialing

• User Settings, Diagnostics, and

System Information

• Speed Dial list of frequently called sites

• Alerts

Add more features as users gain experience

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To design the home screen:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Home Screen

Settings.

2.


Setting

Dialing Display

Call Quality

Description

Specifies which dialing option to display:

• Dialing entry field — Allows users to enter numbers manually.

• Display marquee — Displays text in the dialing entry field.

Can be used to display user instructions. Users cannot enter numbers manually when this option is selected.

• None — Removes the dialing entry field from the screen.

Allows users to select the bandwidth for calls, as well as the call type if more than one type is available in the system’s dialing order.

Allows users to enter extensions on the home screen.

H.323 Extension

(E.164)

Directory

System

Multipoint

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Allows users to access the directory.

Allows users to access the System screen, which includes

User Settings, Diagnostics, and System Information. If you remove the System button, you can still access the System screen by navigating to the home screen, pressing on the remote, and selecting System.

Allows users to access the multipoint dialing screen via a

Multipoint button on the home screen.

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3.


Setting

System Name

IP or ISDN

Information

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

My Information

VSX 6000

Local Date and

Time

Do Not Disturb

Icon

Call Detail

Report

Recent Calls

Description

Specifies whether to display the name of the system on the home screen above the PIP window.

Specifies whether to display the system’s IP address, ISDN number, or both on the home screen.

Specifies whether to display the system’s IP address on the home screen.

Specifies whether to display the local date and time on the home screen.

Allows users to set the system to automatically accept or ignore incoming calls using the Do Not Disturb button on the home screen.

Specifies whether to generate a report of all calls made with the system. When selected, all calls can be viewed through

VSX Web and downloaded as a .csv file.

Allows users to access a list of recent calls made with the system by displaying the Recent Calls button on the home screen.

If the Call Detail Report option is not selected, the Recent Calls option is not available.

4.

Select

Setting

Sites

Last Number

Dialed


Description

Allows users to access any pre-defined sites from a My

Contacts/Speed Dial list on the home screen.

Specifies whether to display the last number dialed or clear the dialing field on the home screen.

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Adding Sites to the Home Screen

Creating Site buttons on the home screen makes it easy for users to place calls to sites that they call on a regular basis.

Sites can appear as individual buttons or as part of a list called Speed Dial or

My Contacts. You must enter the site information in the directory before creating specific Site buttons for the home screen.

To add sites to the home screen:

1.


Settings.

2.

Select three times to access the Sites screen.

3.

Select Add and choose the sites to add from the directory.

4.

Select either Speed Dial or Contacts as the name you want to appear on the button.

Adding Marquee Text

You can create marquee text to display in the dialing entry field on the home screen. You can create context-specific instructions for your users or, if the home screen has Site buttons, the marquee text can provide information that helps users choose which site to call.

To enter marquee text in the VSX system interface:

1.


Settings.

2.

In Dialing Display, select Display marquee and enter the text.

You can also add marquee text through the VSX Web. For Russian, Korean,

Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, you must use the

VSX Web interface to add marquee text.

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To enter marquee text using VSX Web:

1.

On a PC, open a web browser.

2.

In the browser address line, enter the system’s IP address, for example, http://10.11.12.13

, to go to VSX Web.

3.

Enter the user name and administrator’s password, if a password has been established.

4.

Click System Setup > Admin Settings > General Settings > Home

Screen Settings and enter.

— Dialing Display— Set to Display marquee.

— Enter Marquee Text — Type the text to display on the home screen.

5.

Click Update.

Adding Screen Saver Text

You can customize the VSX system to display text when the system is in sleep mode. For instance, you can display on-screen instructions to assist users with what steps they should take next.

To enter screen saver text:

1.


2.


, to go to VSX Web.

3.


4.

Click System Setup > Utilities > Screen Saver and enter:

— Screen Saver Text — Appears as scrolling text when the system is in sleep mode. You can use this scrolling text to provide instructions or next steps for users of the system.

— Logo Screen Text — Appears underneath the logo before the system goes into sleep mode.

5.

Click Update.

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Adding a Screen Saver Logo

You can customize the VSX system to display your own logo instead of the

Polycom logo.

To upload a screen saver logo:

1.


2.


, to go to VSX Web.

3.


4.

Click System Setup > Utilities > Screen Saver, click Next, and follow the onscreen instructions for uploading a logo file.

Adding a Screen Saver News Feed

You can customize the VSX system to display a news feed when the system is in sleep mode.

To configure a screen saver news feed:

1.


2.


, to go to VSX Web.

3.


4.

Click System Setup > Utilities > Screen Saver, and click News Feed.

5.

Select a stream content, click Submit, and close the stream content window.

6.

Click Update.

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Changing System Appearance

Different system appearance options are available, allowing you to coordinate the system interface with the meeting room décor.

To change the system appearance:

1.


Appearance.

2.



Color Scheme Customizes the look of your system with different color schemes.

Screen Saver

Wait Time

Specifies how long the system remains awake during periods of inactivity. The default is 3 minutes. Setting this option to Off prevents the system from going to sleep.

You can allow users to change color schemes by allowing user access to the

User Settings screen.

Customizing Camera Names and Icons

To customize camera names and icons:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Cameras, then select

Camera Settings.

to go to

2.

Enter camera names and select the appropriate icon for each video source.

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Using Customized Camera Names and Icons

Customizing the way cameras appear on screen helps users select the correct camera input during a call. You can enter camera names and assign icons. You can choose camera icons from categories including Corporate,

Education, Justice, Manufacturing, and Medical.

Using in a Call

With customized camera names and icons, users can select the correct camera source during a call, quickly and without rehearsal or experimentation.

Select icons that make sense in the users’ environment or industry.

Setting Ring Tones and Alert Tones

To set ring tones and alert tones:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Audio > Audio Settings.

2.

Select a tone, as desired.

To set the VSX 3000 system’s internal ringer:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Audio > Audio Settings.

2.

Select Enable Internal Ringer to specify an additional ring tone when receiving an incoming call. The ringer is built into the system and will alert you to incoming calls.

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Configuring Remote Control Behavior

You can customize the behavior of the remote control to support the users’ environment.

To configure remote control behavior:

1.


Remote Control.

2.


Setting

Keypad Audio

Confirmation

Remote Control

Keypad

Snap Button

Option

Chinese Virtual

Keyboard

Description

Specifies whether to play a voice confirmation of numbers selected with the remote control.

Specifies whether the camera moves to presets or creates

DTMF tones when the remote control keypad buttons are pressed.

Specifies alternative uses for the Snap button on the remote control. Choose from Calendar, Recent Calls, System

Info, Call Statistics, or Off.

Specifies the type of onscreen keyboard to display for

Chinese.

• Computer—Sets the Chinese Virtual Keyboard to an

English computer keyboard without number keys.

• Cell—Sets the Chinese Virtual Keyboard to a cell phone keypad.

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Configuring Streaming Calls

You can configure the system to allow users to stream audio and video from one to many viewers. Viewers watch the presentation or meeting from their

PC, as the meeting is taking place. You can start streaming before or during a call.

Points to note about streaming:

• If a password is set on the system, streaming participants must enter it before receiving the stream.

• Participants must have the Apple QuickTime player installed on their PC to view the stream.

• To send a stream across a subnet, multicasting must be enabled on the network or you must unicast to a particular IP address, which will forward the stream to that IP address regardless of the location destination.

• The number of viewers is limited only by your network topology.

• For security reasons, you cannot start streaming from VSX Web.

• Streaming provides video at a reduced frame rate.

To configure the system for a streaming call:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > IP > Streaming.

2.


Setting

Allow Streaming

Enable Streaming

Announcement

Speed

Number of Router

Hops

Audio Port

Video Port

IP Multicast

Address

Description

Specifies whether users can start streaming from the system by making the Start Streaming option available on the

Utilities screen.

Specifies whether the names of users logged on to the streaming system are displayed on screen.

Specifies the speed used for the streaming call.

Specifies the number of routers the data can traverse before it is no longer passed on. For example, when set to 1, the data stays within a subnet.

Specifies the fixed port used for audio. This can be changed if you need to go through a firewall.

Specifies the fixed port used for video. This can be changed if you need to go through a firewall.

Specifies the multicast address used for the stream. The default address is based on your system serial number but can be changed, if required.

This could be the unicast location of your streaming server.

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To stream a conference:

1.

Go to System > Utilities > Web Streaming.

2.

Select the Start Streaming option to begin streaming.

3.

Place the video call to other participants.

You can start streaming before or during a call.

To stop streaming a conference:

1.

Go to System > Utilities> Web Streaming.

2.

Clear the Start Streaming selection.

To view a streamed conference:

1.


2.


, to go to VSX Web.

3.

Click Streaming.

4.

If prompted, enter the user name and password.

The stream starts automatically.

Participants must have the QuickTime player installed on their system to view the stream.

To stop viewing the streamed conference:

¾ Close the web browser.

This stops the stream but does not end the call.

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Configuring Closed Captioning

You can provide real-time text transcriptions or language translations of the video conference by displaying closed captions on your system. When you provide captions for a conference, the captioner uses a web browser to listen to the conference audio and enter the caption text in the system’s web interface. When the captioner sends a unit of text, all sites see it on the main monitor for 15 seconds. The text then disappears automatically.

Closed captions are supported between VSX systems with software version 7.0 or later.

Audio Options for Closed Captioners

When you provide captions for a conference, the captioner may be present, or may use a telephone or web browser to listen to the conference audio.

The captioner will need to receive all audio from the conference using one of the following methods:

• Attending one of the conferences sites

• Participating in the conference as an audio site

• Listening to the conference via VSX Web

• Listening to the conference via a speakerphone in the room at one of the sites

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Providing Closed Captions for Conferences

Captions may be provided in any language that uses the Latin alphabet.

The captioner may enter caption text using one of the following methods:

• Remotely, via a dial-up connection to the system’s serial RS-232 port

• In the room using equipment connected directly to the serial port

• In the room or remotely, using VSX Web

• In the room or remotely, using a Telnet session

Via a Dial-Up Connection to the Systems’ RS-232 Serial Port

Closed captioners can provide captions from inside the conference room, or from a remote location, via a dial-up connection to the serial port of the VSX system, as shown in the following diagram.

Line 21 modem format

Modem

Stenograph machine

PC with computer-aided transcription software

Phone line

Modem

VSX System

RS-2 3 2

Serial

To supply closed captions via a dial-up connection:

1.

Ensure that the PC and the VSX system are configured to use the same baud rate and parity settings.

2.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Serial Port and set the RS-232 Mode to Closed Caption.

3.

Establish a dial-up connection between the PC and the VSX system.

4.

On the PC, start the transcription application.

5.

Enter text using the stenographic machine connected to the PC.

6.

To stop sending closed captions, close the transcription application.

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Via the System’s Serial RS-232 Port

Closed captioners can provide captions from inside the conference room, using equipment connected directly to the serial port of the VSX system, as shown in the following diagram.

VSX System

RS-2 3 2

Serial

Stenograph machine

PC with computer-aided transcription software

To supply closed captions using equipment connected directly to the serial port:

1.

Ensure that the PC and the VSX system are configured to use the same baud rate and parity settings.

2.

Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > Serial Port and set the RS-232 mode to Closed Caption.

3.

On the PC, start the transcription application.

4.

Enter text using the stenographic machine connected to the PC.

5.

To stop sending closed captions, close the transcription application.

Via VSX Web

Closed captioners can provide captions from inside the conference room, or from a remote location, by entering the captions directly into VSX Web, as shown in the following diagram.

VSX Web

VSX System

LAN

LAN port

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To supply closed captions for a conference using VSX Web:

1.


2.

In the browser address line, enter the IP address of the system, for example, http://10.11.12.13

, to go to the system’s web interface.

3.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Closed Caption.

4.

Log in using this information:

User Name: Your name.

Password: Meeting password defined for your video conferencing system.

5.

In the Closed Caption screen, type the caption text into the text field. Text wraps to the next line after 59 characters.

6.

Press Enter to send the text to the sites in the conference.

Via a Telnet Session

Closed captioners can provide captions from inside the conference room, or from a remote location, by entering captions via a Telnet session, as shown in the following diagram.

Telnet session

VSX System

LAN

LAN port

To supply closed captions for a conference via a Telnet session:

1.

On a PC, open a command line interface.

2.

Start a Telnet session using the VSX system IP address and port 24 — for example, telnet 10.11.12.13 24 .

3.

Enter the command cc to start captioning.

4.

Press Enter to send the text.

5.

To stop sending closed captions, enter Ctrl-z.

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Helping Users Get Started

The system is installed and you’ve finished the network configuration and designed the behaviors. Now it’s time for the users to start placing calls. You may want to spend time helping your users become familiar with basic calling tasks.

The following resources are available for users:

• Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series— This guide is for all users, from beginners to the more experienced. It covers meeting basics, different ways to place calls, how to use the remote control, and how to deliver presentations.

It is included on the VSX system documentation CD and is also available on the web. Print out copies to hand out in training classes, post it on your

Intranet, or email it to everyone in your organization who meets via video.

• Using Your Polycom VSX Room System — This colorful brochure is designed to give users a quick overview of basic meeting tasks.

It is included on the VSX system documentation CD and is also available on the web. Print out copies to put in conference rooms, post it on your

Intranet, or email it to everyone in your organization who meets via video.

• Visual Concert VSX Quick Tips — This two-page guide shows users how to present content with the Visual Concert VSX.

It is included on the documentation CD and is also available on the web.

Email it to your users so they can print a copy whenever they are presenting content with the Visual Concert VSX.

• Screen Help — The home and Directory screens have context-specific help. Users can press on the remote control to access help topics.

• www.polycom.com/videodocumentation — Refer to the video documentation page on the Polycom website for the latest documents supporting these products.

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Managing the System Remotely

5

You configure, manage, and monitor the system from a remote computer using the system’s web interface, VSX Web. You can also use the Polycom

Global Management System, SNMP, or the API commands.

Your choice of management tool depends on your network environment:

• VSX Web requires only a web browser to control the system.

• Polycom Global Management System requires the Global Management

System application to be installed on your network.

• SNMP requires network management software on your network management station.

• For more information about the API commands, refer to the Integrator’s

Reference Manual for the VSX Series.

Using VSX Web

You can use VSX Web to perform most of the calling and configuration tasks you can perform on the local system.

Accessing VSX Web

To configure your browser to use VSX Web:

1.

Be sure that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later as your web browser.

2.


— Allow cookies: Enabled

— Force pages to reload on every visit to a page: Enabled

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To access the system using VSX Web:

1.

On a computer, open a web browser.

2.

In the browser address line, enter the system’s IP address, for example, http://10.11.12.13, to go to VSX Web.

3.

Enter admin as the user name, and the admin password, if a password has been established.

You can use VSX Web to configure all of the system settings except the remote management settings. For security reasons, these settings must be configured on the local system by an administrator.

Monitoring a Room or Call with VSX Web

The monitoring feature within VSX Web allows administrators of VSX systems to view a call or the room where the system is installed. For security reasons, this feature can only be enabled on the local system by an administrator.

To enable room and call monitoring:

1.


2.

Select Allow Video Display on Web to allow the room or call to be viewed remotely.

To view a room or call:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Web Director.

4.

Perform any of the following tasks:

— Place or end a call

— View near and far sites

— Change camera sources

— Adjust camera position

— Zoom cameras

— Adjust system volume settings

— Mute and unmute the microphones

You can view near and far sites without opening Web Director by clicking on

System Setup then clicking on the monitor icon in the top right corner of the browser window.

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Creating a Localized System Name with VSX Web

Localized system names are sent to the far site and displayed as the caller ID by VSX systems using version 8.0 or later. When you enter a localized system name, it is also entered in English/Pinyin. The English/Pinyin name is the name used by the Global Directory Server, the gatekeeper, and other systems that do not support this feature, and it is also the name that shows up in the

Recent Calls list.

To create a localized system name using VSX Web:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Admin Settings > General Settings > System

Settings.

4.

Enter the localized system name in the appropriate language field.

Implementing Basic Mode with VSX Web

Basic Mode is a limited operating mode that uses H.261 for video and G.711 for audio. It provides administrators with a workaround for interoperability issues that cannot be solved using other methods. The Basic Mode setting stays in effect until you change it.

To enable Basic Mode using VSX Web:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Admin Settings > Network > Call Preference >

Call Preference.

4.

Select Enable Basic Mode.

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Managing System Profiles with VSX Web

The customization options for VSX systems have been extended with the ability to store your system settings as separate profiles. Profiles can be stored on your computer as a .csv file using VSX Web. There is no limit to the number of profiles you can save.

This is particularly useful for administrators managing systems that support multiple applications. Changing the interface and behaviors of the VSX system can be done quickly and easily.

The following settings are included in a profile:

• Home Screen settings

• User access levels

• Icon selections

• Option keys

• System behaviors

Passwords are not included when you store a profile.

Attempting to edit a stored profile or upload it to a different system can result in unexpected problems. Polycom recommends using profiles as a way to back up system settings.

To store a profile:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Profile Center.

4.

Click VSX —> PC to download the .csv file from the VSX system.

5.

Save the file to a location on your computer.

To upload a profile:

1.

Reset the VSX system to restore default settings.

2.


3.


4.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Profile Center.

5.

Click Browse and browse to the location of the .csv file on your computer.

6.

Click PC —> VSX to upload the .csv file to your system.

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Managing Directories with VSX Web

VSX Web import/export directory feature allows you to maintain consistency of VSX system directories in your organization efficiently. It is particularly useful for administrators managing multiple systems that call the same locations. You can:

• Transfer existing directory entries between VSX systems

• Develop directory entries on one system, save them to your computer, and then distribute them to other systems

• Create localized directory entries

Only local directories can be downloaded. The directory file is in .csv format.

To download a VSX system directory to your computer:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Import Directory.

4.

Click VSX —> PC to download the .csv file from the VSX system.

5.

Save the file to a location on your computer.

To upload VSX system directory entries:

1.


2.


3.

Go to System Setup > Utilities > Import Directory.

4.

Click PC —> VSX.

5.

Click Browse and browse to the location of the .csv file on your computer.

6.

Click Export Directory to upload the .csv file to the VSX system.

To create a localized directory entry using the VSX Web interface:

1.


2.


3.

Go to Place a Call > Directory.

Edit an entry to enter a localized directory entry name in the Localized Name field, and specify the language for the localized directory entry.

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Configuring Global Services

If your organization uses the Polycom Global Management System, you can configure, manage, and monitor the VSX system using the Global

Management System server. Global Management System is a web-based client/server software tool that allows administrators to manage a network of video conferencing systems.

To use global services for the system, configure the following:

• Management Servers

• Account Numbers

• My Information

Viewing the Management Servers List

On networks managed by the Global Management System, several Global

Servers may be configured to manage this system remotely. The system also has a primary Global Management System server that performs account validation. You can view information about these servers, but this information can only be changed by the Global Management System Administrator.

To view the management servers list:

¾ Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > Management

Servers.

Requiring an Account Number for Calls

If your system is set up for use with the Global Management System, the system can prompt the user to enter an account number before placing a call.

The account number is added to the Global Management System’s Call Detail

Record (CDR) and the system’s local CDR file (localcdr.csv), and this information can be used for call tracking and billing purposes.

If you configure the system to validate the account number, calls placed without a valid account number are not completed. If you do not configure the system to validate account numbers, calls are completed regardless of whether the account number is valid. Account numbers are set up in Global

Management System by the Global Management System administrator

.

For more information about account validation, please contact your Global

Management System administrator.

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To require an account number for calls:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > Account

Validation.

2.

Specify whether to require an account number for placing calls and whether that number should be validated by the Global Management

System server.

Adding My Information

If your system is managed by Global Management System, you can configure the VSX system so that users can request help from the Global Management

System administrator.

To configure Global Management contact information:

1.

Go to System > Admin Settings > Global Services > My Information.

2.

Enter the contact information for the Global Management System administrator for technical support.

The following section illustrates the interaction between Global Management

System and the system you are configuring.

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Requesting Technical Support from the Global Management System

Administrator

1.

From the Place A Call screen, press

2.

Select Support and press on the remote.

on the remote.

You see the following message:

Tech Support will be alerted to phone you at the following number. Continue?

Enter your contact telephone number.

The VSX system sends your information to the

Global Management System administrator.

You see the following message:

Tech Support has been alerted. You can also call this number for assistance.

The message displays the telephone number you entered for

Tech Support on the My Information screen.

The Global Management System administrator opens the alert message containing your telephone number.

Global Management System sends a message to your VSX system.

The VSX system displays the message from Global

Management System:

Your request for help has been acknowledged.

The Global Management System administrator calls you.

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Setting Up SNMP

The VSX system sends SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) reports to indicate conditions, including the following:

• All alert conditions found on the VSX system alert page

• Details of jitter, latency, and packet loss

• Low battery power is detected in the remote control

• A system powers on after a long period powered off

• Administrator logon is successful or unsuccessful

• A call fails for a reason other than a busy line

• A user requests help

• A telephone or video call connects or disconnects

VSX systems are compatible with SNMP version 1.

Downloading MIBs

In order to allow your SNMP management console application to resolve

SNMP traps and display human readable text descriptions for those traps, you need to install Polycom MIBs (Management Information Base) on the computer you intend to use as your network management station.

The MIBs are available for download from VSX Web.

To download the Polycom MIBs:

1.


2.

In the browser address line, enter the IP address of the system, for example, http://10.11.12.13

, to go to VSX Web.

3.

Go to System Setup > Admin Settings > Global Services > SNMP.

4.

Click Download MIB and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Configuring for SNMP Management

To configure the VSX system for SNMP Management:

1.

Access the SNMP configuration screen either in VSX Web or on the VSX system. In VSX Web go to System Setup > Admin Settings > Global

Services > SNMP. On the VSX system go to System > Admin Settings >

Global Services > SNMP.

2.


Setting

Enable SNMP

Community

Description

Allows administrators to manage the system remotely using SNMP.

Specifies the SNMP management community in which you want to enable this system. The default community is

public.

Contact Name Specifies the name of the person responsible for remote management of this system.

Location Name Specifies the location of the system.

System Description Specifies the type of video conferencing device.

Console IP

Address

Specifies the IP address of the computer you intend to use as your network management station and to which SNMP traps will be sent.

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System Usage and Statistics

The VSX system provides various screens that allow you to review information about calls made by the system and to review network usage and performance.

Call Summary

The Call Summary screen provides details about the calls placed by the system, including:

• Duration of the last call

• Total number of calls placed and received

• Number, total time, and percentage of IP calls

• Number, total time, and percentage of ISDN calls

To view the Call Summary screen:

• Go to System > Diagnostics > Call Statistics and then select times.

four

• View Call Summary during a call by pressing Help on the remote.

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Call Statistics

The two Call Statistics screens provide information about the call in progress, including:

This screen:

Call Statistics (1)

Call Statistics (2)

Displays this information:

• Call speed (transmit and receive)

• Video protocol, annexes, and format in use (transmit and receive). The video protocol is shown in green if the system is currently using error concealment.

• Audio protocol in use (transmit and receive)

• Number of packets lost and percentage packet loss

(transmit and receive) in IP calls

• Encryption type, key exchange algorithm type, and key exchange check code (if the encryption option is enabled and the call is encrypted)

• Far site details and call type

• Audio and video data rates specified (transmit and receive)

• Video data rate and frame rate in use (transmit and receive)

• Video packet loss and jitter in IP calls

• Audio packet loss and jitter in IP calls

• Far site details and call type

To view the Call Statistics screen:

• Go to System > Diagnostics > Call Statistics and then select .

• View Call Statistics during a call by pressing Help on the remote.

• Press the Snap button on the remote if it is configured to display the

Call Statistics screen.

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Call Status

Content Statistics

The Content Statistics screen shows statistics for content shared during a call.

This screen does not display transmit statistics for People+Content IP.

To view the Content Statistics screen:

• Go to System > Diagnostics > Call Statistics and then select times.

• View Content Statistics during a call by pressing

three

Help on the remote.

Recent Calls

The Call Status screen provides call connection information. The spheres on the screen provide details for each line. When you place a call, you’ll see the status change as the call connects.

To view the Call Status screen:

• Go to System > Diagnostics > Call Statistics.

• View Call Status during a call by pressing Help on the remote.

You can highlight the spheres on this screen to see the number dialed, the relevant status code, and details of any errors.

Recent Calls shows a list of up to 99 calls made by the system. It includes the following information:

• Site name or number

• Date and time

• Call in or out

The Recent Calls list shows incoming and outgoing calls that connect, as well as outgoing calls that do not connect.

If Do Not Disturb has been enabled, any incoming calls attempted by other sites will not be listed.

The home screen can be configured to include Recent Calls. For more information about including the Recent Calls list on the home screen, see

Designing the Home Screen on page 4-41

.

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To view the Recent Calls screen:

¾ Go to System > Admin Settings > Network > Recent Calls.

You can see more detail about any call by highlighting an entry and pressing

Help on the remote. Information includes the far site’s number and name, and the type, speed (bandwidth), and duration of the call.

You can call any site on the Recent Calls list by highlighting the entry and pressing Call or

If you need even more detail about calls, you can download the Call Detail

Report (CDR) from VSX Web. For more information about the CDR, see Call

Detail Report (CDR) .

You can save an entry in the Recent Calls list by highlighting the entry and pressing 9 on the remote.

Call Detail Report (CDR)

The Call Detail Report (CDR) provides the system’s call history. You can view the CDR from VSX Web, and you can download the data in CSV format for sorting and formatting. CSV (Comma Separated Value) files can be imported into spreadsheet and database programs.

Every call that connects is added to the CDR, whether it is a call that you make or that you receive. If a call does not connect, the report shows the reason. In multipoint calls, each far site is shown as a separate call, but all have the same conference number.

The CDR does not include incoming calls that the VSX system does not answer, so if calls were missed while Do Not Disturb was enabled, details will not be included in the CDR.

To view and download the CDR via VSX Web:

1.


2.


3.


4.

Click System Setup > Utilities > Call Detail Report to view the details of the file.

5.

Click Save and then specify a location on your computer to save the file.

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Information in the CDR

The following table describes the data fields in the CDR.

Data

Row ID

Start Date

Start Time

End Date

End Time

Description

Each call is logged on the first available row. A call is a connection to a single site, so there may be more than one call in a conference.

The call start date, in the format dd-mm-yyyy.

The call start time, in the 24-hour format hh:mm:ss.

The call end date.

The call end time.

Call Duration

Account Number

Conference ID

Call ID

Total H.320

Channels Used

Endpoint Alias

The length of the call.

If Require Account Number to Dial is enabled on the system, the value entered by the user is displayed in this field.

The far site’s system name.

Remote System

Name

Call Field Number 1 The number dialed from the first call field, not necessarily the transport address.

For incoming calls — The caller ID information from the first number received from a far site.

Call Field Number 2

(If applicable for call)

For outgoing calls — The number dialed from the second call field, not necessarily the transport address.

For incoming calls — The caller ID information from the second number received from a far site.

Transport Type

Call Rate

System

Manufacturer

Call Direction

The type of call — Either H.320 (ISDN) or H.323 (IP).

The bandwidth negotiated with the far site.

The name of the system manufacturer, model, and software version, if they can be determined.

In — For calls received.

Out — For calls placed from the system.

A number given to each conference. A conference can include more than one far site, so there may be more than one row with the same conference ID.

Identifies individual calls within the same conference.

The total number of ISDN B channels used in the call. For example, a 384K call would use six B channels.

The alias of the far site.

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Data

Endpoint Additional

Alias

Description

An additional alias of the far site.

Endpoint Type

Endpoint Transport

Address

Terminal, gateway, or MCU.

The actual address of the far site (not necessarily the address dialed).

Audio Protocol (Tx) The audio protocol transmitted to the far site, such as G.728 or Siren™ 14.

Audio Protocol (Rx) The audio protocol received from the far site, such as G.728 or G.722.

Video Protocol (Tx) The video protocol transmitted to the far site, such as H.263 or H.264.

Video Protocol (Rx) The video protocol received from the far site, such as H.261 or H.263.

Video Format (Tx) The video format transmitted to the far site, such as CIF or

SIF.

Video Format (Rx) The video format received from the far site, such as CIF or

SIF.

Disconnect Reason The description of the Q.850 (ISDN) cause code showing how the call ended.

Q.850 Cause Code The Q.850 cause code showing how the call ended.

Total H.320 Errors

Average Percent of

Packet Loss (Tx)

Average Percent of

Packet Loss (Rx)

Average Packets

Lost (Tx)

Average Packets

Lost (Rx)

Average Latency

(Tx)

The number of errors during an H.320 call.

The combined average of the percentage of both audio and video packets transmitted that were lost during the 5 seconds preceding the moment at which a sample was taken. This value does not report a cumulative average for the entire H.323 call. However, it does report an average of the sampled values.

The combined average of the percentage of both audio and video packets received that were lost during the 5 seconds preceding the moment at which a sample was taken. This value does not report a cumulative average for the entire

H.323 call. However, it does report an average of the sampled values.

The number of packets transmitted that were lost during an

H.323 call.

The number of packets from the far site that were lost during an H.323 call.

The average latency of packets transmitted during an H.323 call based on round-trip delay, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

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Data

Average Latency

(Rx)

Maximum Latency

(Tx)

Description

The average latency of packets received during an H.323 call based on round-trip delay, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

The maximum latency for packets transmitted during an

H.323 call based on round-trip delay, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

Maximum Latency

(Rx)

Average Jitter (Tx)

Average Jitter (Rx)

The maximum latency for packets received during an H.323 call based on round-trip delay, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

The average jitter of packets transmitted during an H.323 call, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

The average jitter of packets received during an H.323 call, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

Maximum Jitter (Tx) The maximum jitter of packets transmitted during an H.323 call, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

Maximum Jitter (Rx) The maximum jitter of packets received during an H.323 call, calculated from sample tests done once per minute.

Call Detail Report Archives

Calls are added to the CDR until the file size reaches 50 KB, which is equivalent to about 150 calls. The system then automatically archives the CDR and creates a new CDR file. If an archive is already present, the new archive overwrites it.

The CDR starts with Row 1, but the conference numbers continue from the file most recently archived. Conference numbering restarts at 1 after the system assigns conference number 100,000.

To get an archived CDR:

1.

From your computer, open an FTP client.

2.

FTP into the VSX system.

3.

Enter this FTP command:

GET localcdr_archive.csv

4.

Close your FTP session.

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7

Diagnostics and General

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers the diagnostic screens of the VSX system. It is organized by category to help you troubleshoot any issue.

Diagnostic tools are available via the system itself and VSX Web. To connect to

VSX Web, enter your system’s IP address in a web browser and browse to the required diagnostic tool.

Sending a Message

If you are experiencing difficulties with connectivity or audio, you may want to send a message to the system that you are managing.

Only the near site can see the message; it is not broadcast to all the sites in the call.

To send a message via the VSX Web:

1.


2.


3.

Click System Setup.

4.


5.

Go to Diagnostics > Send a Message.

6.

In the Send a Message page, enter a message (up to 100 characters in length), then click Send Message.

The message is displayed for 15 seconds on the screen of the system that you are managing.

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System Screens Quick Reference

These screens allow you to view information about the system, configure the system, and diagnose performance issues if they arise. They are available on the system and through the VSX Web.

To view information about the system, go to the home screen and select

System. Then choose the type of information you need:

This choice:

Admin Settings

Diagnostics

System Information

Utilities

User Settings

Presents this information or capability:

User interface customization, system customization, security, dialing requirements and network configuration, key-enabled options, Global Management System information.

System status and performance and system tests. The

VSX Web also offers the Send Message function and provides access to the Call Detail Report.

Identifying information.

Call scheduler and calendar. All VSX systems also include a streaming utility.

System behavior and appearance.

Diagnostic Screens

You can view network statistics and perform diagnostic tests from the VSX system’s Diagnostics screens.

To access the Diagnostics screens on the system:

¾ Go to System > Diagnostics.

To access the Diagnostics screens from the VSX Web:

1.


2.


3.

Click System Setup.

4.


5.

Click Diagnostics from any page in VSX Web.

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Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting

The following diagnostic screens and tools are available.

Status Tools

Diagnostic Tool

System Status screen

Displays system status information, including auto-answer point to point, remote control battery, time server,

Global Directory, IP network, gatekeeper, and ISDN BRI lines.

Call Summary screen

Displays calling information, such as time spent in calls, total number of IP and ISDN calls, and percentage of time spent in IP and

ISDN calls.

Call Status screen

Displays call type, data speed, and number dialed for the current call.

In ISDN calls, this screen also displays connection status for each channel. Selecting a channel call progress indicator displays its ISDN number.

In VSX system calls placed through a V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface, this screen displays the states of these signals:

• DTR

• RTS

• CTS

• DSR

• DCD

• RI

Bright indicators show high signals; dim indicators show low signals.

Call Statistics screen

Displays call speed, audio and video protocols, annexes, and error count for the call in progress.

In multipoint calls, the Call

Statistics screen shows most of this information for all systems in the call.

In the system’s user interface

On the Diagnostics screen, select

System Status.

1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select System Status.

2.

Select to go to the Call

Summary screen.

In the VSX Web

Select Diagnostics > System

Status.

Select Diagnostics > System

Status > Call Summary.

For more information about this screen, see on page

6-1

.

On the Diagnostics screen, select

Call Statistics.

For more information about this

screen, see Call Status

on page

6-3

.

Not available.

1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Call Statistics.

2.

Select to go to the Call

Statistics screen.

Select Diagnostics > Call

Statistics.

For more information about this screen, see Call Statistics on page 6-2 .

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Status Tools

Diagnostic Tool

Content Statistics screen

Displays content format, data rate, frame rate, and packet loss for the call in progress. Also provides information about the far site systems.

Call Detail Report screen

Displays the current Call Detail

Report (CDR) and provides access to the archived CDR.


1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Call Statistics.

2.

Select three times to go to the Content Statistics screen.

In the VSX Web

Not available.

Not available.

Select Utilities > Call Detail

Report.

For more information about this screen, see Call Detail Report (CDR) on page 6-4 .

Network Tools

Diagnostic Tool

Near End Loop test

Tests whether your system is able to make IP calls successfully.

Monitor 1 displays the video and plays the audio that would be sent to the far site in a call.

This test is not available when you are in a call.

PING test

Tests whether the system can establish contact with a far-site IP address that you specify.


1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Network.

2.

Select Near End Loop to start the test.

3.

Press any button on the remote control to stop the test.

In the VSX Web

1.

Select Diagnostics > Network

> Near End Loop.

2.

Click Near End Loop to start the test.

3.

Click Near End Loop again to end the test.

1.

2.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Network > PING.

Enter the IP address that you wish to test.

3.

Select Start.

If the test is successful, the

VSX system displays a message indicating that the IP address under test is available.

1.


> PING.

2.


3.

Click the PING icon.


VSX system displays a message indicating that the IP address under test is available.

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Network Tools

Diagnostic Tool

Trace Route test

Tests the routing path between the local system and the IP address entered.

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Serial Status screen (VSX 7000, VSX 7000s,

VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000)

Displays the states of these signals:

• DTR

• RTS

• CTS

• DSR

• DCD

• RI


1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Network > Trace Route.

2.

Enter the IP address that you wish to trace.

3.

Select Start.


VSX system lists the hops between the system and the IP address you entered.

On the Diagnostics screen, select

Network > V.35/RS-449/RS-530.

Bright indicators show high signals; dim indicators show low signals.

In the VSX Web

1.


> Trace Route.

2.


3.

Click Trace Route.


VSX system lists the hops between your computer and the

IP address you entered.

Not available.

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Video and Audio Tools

Diagnostic Tool

Color Bar test

Tests the color settings of your monitor for optimum picture quality.

If the color bars generated during the test are not clear, or the colors do not look correct, the monitor needs to be adjusted.

Speaker test

Tests the audio cable connections.

A 400 Hz audio tone indicates that the local audio connections are correct.

Audio Meter test

Measures the strength of audio signals from:

• Microphone(s)

• Far-site audio

• VCR audio

• Any device connected to the audio line in


1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Video.

2.

Select the Color Bars icon.

3.


In the VSX Web

1.

Select Diagnostics > Video.

2.

Click the Color Bars icon to start the test.

3.

Click the Color Bars icon again to end the test.

1.

2.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Audio.

Select the Speaker Test to go to the Speaker Test screen.

3.

Select the Speaker Test icon.

4.


If you are in a call, the far site will also hear the tone.

1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Audio.

2.

Select Audio Meter.

The audio meter should register between 0 and 15 dB for each active input.

3.

To check the microphone(s), speak into the microphone.

4.

To check far-site audio, ask a participant at the far site to speak or call a phone in the far-site room to hear it ring.

5.

To check a VCR or DVD, connect it to the VCR inputs and play the VCR or DVD to test the audio.

1.

Select Diagnostics > Audio >

Speaker Test.

2.

Click the Speaker Test icon to start the test.

3.

Click the Speaker Test icon again to end the test.

The people at the site you are testing will hear the tone, but you will not. You can send a message to tell them how to notify you when they hear the speaker test.

Select Diagnostics > Audio >

Audio Meter to start the test.

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Reset and Restart

Diagnostic Tool

Reset System

Cycles power to the system.

When you reset the system using the remote control, the system’s user interface allows you to:

• Keep your system settings

(such as system name and network configuration) or restore factory settings.

• Keep or delete the directory stored on the system.


1.

On the Diagnostics screen, select Reset System.

2.

Enter the system’s serial number.

3.

If you wish to restore the original factory settings, select

Delete System Settings.

This deletes the administrator’s password, CDR, and CDR archive along with the other system settings. You may wish to download the CDR and CDR archive before you reset the system. See

Call Detail Report

(CDR) on page 6-4

. If you delete system settings, the setup wizard will lead you through the initial configuration after the system restarts.

4.

If you wish to remove the directory, select Delete

Directory Entries.

This only deletes the system’s local directory. System reset does not affect the Global

Directory.

5.

Select Reset System.

In the VSX Web

1.

Select Diagnostics > Reset

System.

2.

Click the Reset System icon.

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General Troubleshooting

This section presents problems, likely causes, and corrective actions. Problems are grouped as follows:

•

Power and Start-up

•

Controls

•

Access to Screens and Systems

•

Calling

•

Displays

•

Cameras

•

Audio

•

Error Indications

•

System Lights

•

Network Interface Lights

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Power and Start-up

Symptom

The system does not start or respond in any way.

The system starts in the software update screen.

The system restarts over and over.

The system does not power off when you press the power switch.

(VSX 7000e, VSX 8000)

Problem

The power switch is off.

Note: VSX 3000 systems have three power switches.

The power cord is not connected.

Corrective action

Turn on the power switches for the system and all equipment connected to it.

The power outlet is not active, or the system’s power supply is not operating properly.

The power switch was pressed for too long.

(VSX 7000e, VSX 8000)

This is normal.

The system software is corrupted or not loaded properly.

The power plug is not fully seated.

The socket is corroded.

The power plug is damaged or the power supply is bad.

The power switch was not pressed for long enough.

This is normal.

VSX 3000, VSX 5000, VSX 6000:

Make sure the power pack is connected to a power outlet, and that its power cords are seated securely.

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s:

Make sure that the system is connected to the subwoofer and that the subwoofer is connected to a power outlet. The power for the system is supplied by the subwoofer, so it must be connected in order for the system to work.

VSX 7000e, VSX 8000:

Make sure that the system’s power cord is in place, and that it is connected to a power outlet.

Check the power outlet by unplugging the system and plugging in a lamp, radio, or other small appliance. If it does not operate, the outlet is not active — connect the system to a different outlet.

If the outlet is active, the problem could be in the system’s power supply. In this case, call Polycom

Technical Support and arrange to return the system for service.

To power up the system, press and release the power button.

Load the system software from your computer. For

instructions on how to do this, refer to Keeping your

Software Current on page 3-27

.

Make sure the power plug is seated securely.

Unplug and reseat the power plug 5 times.

Return the system for service.

Press and hold the power switch for one second to power off.

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Symptom

The system does not power off when you press and hold the power switch.

(VSX 7000e, VSX 8000)

Problem

The power switch is bad.


Return the system for service.

Controls

Symptom

The system does not respond to the remote control.

The monitor screen remains blank when you pick up the remote control.

The remote control does not work in voice-only calls using the

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone.

Problem

No, low, or dead batteries in the remote control.


Install three AAA batteries in the remote control.

The batteries are installed incorrectly in the remote control.

The room lights operate in the 38 Khz range and interfere with the remote control signals.

The infrared sensor is not receiving signals from the remote control.

Insert the batteries in the correct +/- position.

Turn off the lights in the room and try the remote control again.

Make sure the transparent protective strip has been removed from the infrared sensor on the front of the system.

Make sure you are pointing the remote control at the infrared sensor on the front of the system or the camera.

Check the connections between the rear panel, cable adapter, and infrared sensor cable.

VSX 8000:

The external infrared sensor is not operating properly.

The monitor’s power cord is not plugged in.

The monitor is powered off.

Power on the monitor.

The monitor is not connected correctly to the system.

Verify that the monitor is connected correctly according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the setup sheet you received with the system.

This is normal.

Connect the monitor’s power cord and then power on the monitor.

Use the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone controls in voice-only calls.

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Symptom

The system does not respond to the touch-panel control.

Problem

The RS-232 serial port is not configured as a touch-panel input.


Go to Admin Settings > General Settings > Serial

Port and verify the following:

• Baud Rate is set to the same value on the system as on the touch-panel.

• RS-232 Mode is set to Control.

• VSX 7000e, VSX 8000: The touch-panel is connected to the port that is configured as a touch-panel port.

Access to Screens and Systems

Symptom

Cannot navigate to Admin screens — System button is not displayed.

Cannot navigate to Admin screens without a password.

Cannot access the system remotely.

Problem

The home screen is not configured to display the

System button.


Press the button on the remote and select

System at the end of the help message, or access the system remotely using VSX Web, FTP, Telnet, or

SNMP.

From VSX Web, you can add the System button back to the home screen. Click System Setup and navigate to Admin Settings > General Settings >

Home Screen Settings, then select System. The change takes effect after you navigate away from the home screen and then back again on the system.

Enter the password.

The default password is the system’s serial number.

The system administrator has set a password, or

The default password was not deleted.

The system does not allow remote access.

The system or your computer is not connected to the LAN.

The LAN cable to the system or to your computer is bad.

To verify this, check the lights on the system. There should be a steady green light indicating a connection to the LAN, and a flashing orange light indicating LAN traffic if the cable is good.

On the system, go to Admin Settings > General

Settings > Security and enable web access.

Check the LAN cable to the LAN port on the rear of the system.

Check the LAN cable to your computer.

Replace the appropriate LAN cable.

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Symptom

Cannot access the system remotely.

(Continued)

Cannot manage the system remotely.

Problem

DHCP Client is ON and no

DHCP server is available.

There is a firewall between your computer and your system.

Your computer is on a different subnet and there is a router between you and your system.

You have not entered the correct password.

Too many managers are logged into the system.


Contact your network administrator.


Place your computer and system on the same subnet. If this corrects the problem, check your router configuration. If it does not, contact your network service provider.

Enter the correct user name and password.

Note: The user name is admin, and the default password is the unit’s serial number.

Only five system managers are allowed at any one time. To log everyone out, restart your system.

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Calling

Symptom

Error message occurs when placing an IP (H.323) call.

System displays a message indicating network congestion when placing an

ISDN call immediately after starting the system.

Problem

The system is not connected to the LAN.

The system’s LAN cable is bad.

The far site is not connected.


Verify that the LAN cable is connected properly.

Replace the system’s LAN cable.

Use the PING test (System > Diagnostics >

Network > PING) to determine whether the far site is accessible to your system. If the test fails, the far site system is unavailable.

Check your IP configuration.

The system is not configured correctly for the network.

The IP

Gateway/Gatekeeper is not operating or is not configured correctly.

Calls do not connect.

Contact the gatekeeper/gateway administrator.

PING the far site to determine whether it is an H.323 device.

If it is not an H.323 device and you are sure the IP address is correct it is likely that address is not on your network. This is especially true with addresses beginning with 10., 168.254, 172.16 through 172.31, or 192.168, which are private networking addresses.

Register with the gatekeeper.

If you are unable to place calls to known sites on your network, the VSX system might need to be registered to a gatekeeper that blocks calls from unregistered systems.

This can occur if the system uses a PRI E1 network interface module that is connected to an Adtran

Atlas 800 Plus module.

After power on, the Adtran module must complete channel restarts before the system can complete ISDN calls.

Wait about three minutes and try the call again.

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Symptom

ISDN: Line Status icons do not go away so video calls cannot be made.

ISDN: When placing a call, progress indicators do not turn green.

Problem

The system is not connected to an ISDN.

The ISDN number is entered incorrectly.

The ISDN line is provisioned incorrectly by the ISDN service provider.

The VSX system is in an unknown state.

The Quad BRI network interface is directly connected to a U interface.

The Quad BRI network interface is connected to an

NT-1 then to a PBX S/T interface.

The system was not able to auto-detect SPIDs, or the

SPID numbers are entered incorrectly.

Note: The AT&T point-to-point protocol does not require SPIDs.


Check the ISDN line connections.

Check the ISDN numbers with your service provider.

Check that your ISDN line is provisioned for

Voice/Data.

Power off the system, wait five seconds, and power on the system.

Install an NT-1 device between your network interface module and the ISDN connection.

You do not need an NT-1device when connecting to a PBX S/T interface. Connect the system directly to the PBX S/T connection.

Select the Clear icon on the Auto Detect SPIDs page, and then select the Start icon to automatically detect the new SPIDs. Make sure your ISDN numbers are entered correctly.

Check with your ISDN service provider and enter the

SPIDs and switch protocol manually.

Note: The AT&T point-to-point protocol does not require SPIDs.

Try the call again.

The call does not connect properly.

The NT-1 is not powered on.

Verify power on the NT-1.

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Symptom

Error message occurs when placing an ISDN

(H.230) call.

The PBX does not accept calls of type “unknown” from the PRI network interface module.

A system using a

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 interface cannot receive calls at certain speeds.

Cannot dial remote system in BONDING 384 K calls.

(The call progress circles only show blue or yellow.)

Problem

An ISDN cause code is received from the ISDN line.

The highest-numbered channel did not connect.

The system cannot make a call if this channel does not connect.


Try the call again.

For more information, please refer to

Q.850 Cause

Codes

on page

Appendix-6 .

Be sure you are calling the correct number. The number may need to include:

• A digit for an outside line

• A long distance access code

• An international access code

• A country code

• An area code or city code

Check that all network cables are properly connected.

Power off the system, wait five seconds, and power on the system. Then wait about two minutes to allow the ISDN lines to resynchronize.

Ask the person at the far site to call your system.

Check the ISDN configuration and verify with your

ISDN service provider that the system is configured correctly.

Check the cables to the network interface module.

The ISDN switch type is not configured correctly on the

VSX system.

The network interface module is not connected properly.

The PRI network interface is not configured correctly.

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 systems cannot determine how to allocate bandwidth for call speeds that are divisible by both 56 and 64

(such as 448K: 8 x 56K), so the call cannot be connected correctly.

Switch protocol issue.

Verify that you have configured the system’s PRI network interface correctly. For detailed instructions, see

Configuring the PRI Network Interface on page

3-16

.

Call the far site, or have the caller try again at a different call speed.

Start by calling the far site at 1x56, 1x64, 2x56, or

2x64K, as appropriate. This will verify the primary number. If these calls complete, try 256K, then 384K.

Being able to dial non-bonded but unable to dial bonded to all locations is usually a switch protocol issue. Verify your ISDN provisioning with the telephone service provider.

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Symptom

Dialing a remote site in calls above some particular speed does not work. (The call progress circles do not turn green, or remain blue after the first channel connects.)

Cannot select the desired speeds for BONDING calls from the speed selection.

Problem

The far site may be unable to accept calls above this speed.

Speeds do not show when selecting the speed icon.


Go to the Call Status screen. Highlight each of the circles for each of the channels dialed. The number dialed for each channel will be displayed as you highlight the corresponding circle. Make sure that the far site has entered the number for each of its ISDN lines correctly.

The numbers for Line 1 - Line 4 should correspond to connections 1 - 4 on the Quad BRI network interface module.

Lower the number of lines to dial in parallel.

1.

Go to Admin Settings > Network > Call

Preference and select four times to go to the Call Speeds screen.

2.

Select the desired call speeds.

No action is necessary.

Multipoint calls downspeed when a voice-only call is added.

Voice-only calls cannot be placed using a set-top VSX system.

Voice-only calls cannot be placed using a VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system.

Hanging up the

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone does not end the video call.

Call streaming to the Web does not work.

This is normal.

This is normal.

The system might not have a good connection to a phone line.

This is normal.

Place voice-only calls using the

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone.

Use a telephone to verify that there is a dial tone on the line connected to the input on the VSX system.

Use the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone

END VIDEO soft key or the VSX system remote control to end video calls.

You may be attempting to stream to a different subnet and the router is not set to allow multicasting.

Make sure the network is configured to allow multicast streaming. To send a stream across a subnet, enable multicasting on the network or unicast to a particular IP address, which will forward the stream to that IP address regardless of the location destination.

You can also test this feature by directing the stream to a specific computer that uses Apple QuickTime as a streaming player.

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Displays

Symptom

Screen is blank; start music plays and Polycom logo appears briefly.

Monitor goes blank after displaying the splash screen.

Picture is blank on the main monitor.

The monitor screen remains blank when you pick up the remote control.

The call connects but you cannot see or hear people at the far site although they can see and hear you.

Problem

The system is starting. This is normal.


No action required.

The system goes to “sleep” after a period of inactivity.

The system is sleeping. The system wakes up on any action from the remote control or on an incoming call.

The system is sleeping.

This is normal.

The monitor’s power cord is not plugged in.

Pick up the remote control to wake up the system.

Connect the monitor’s power cord and then power on the monitor.

The monitor is powered off.

Power on the monitor.

The monitor is not connected correctly to the system.

The system is configured for use with a NAT but is not behind a NAT.


Go to Admin Settings > Network > IP > Firewall and ensure that NAT Configuration is Off.

When using two monitors, the second monitor or projector is blank.

When using two monitors, the same picture is seen on the first and second monitor.

The people at the far site cannot see you.

The system is set for dual monitors with the far site on monitor 2, but it is not actually equipped for this configuration.

VSX set-top and component systems: Only one monitor is enabled.

The second monitor is connected to the VCR video output.

You are the only participant in a call placed through an external MCU.

The system is performing a

Near End Loop test.

VSX 3000, VSX 5000: The privacy shutter is closed.

You have selected a camera that is not connected.

Make sure that the monitors and configuration match.

Enable the system for two monitors on the Admin

Settings > Monitors > Monitors screen.

Connect Monitor 2 to the Monitor 2 connection on the rear panel of the system.

MCUs generally loop the first participant back to itself. Wait for others to join the conference.

Open the privacy shutter.

Select the main camera.

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Symptom Problem

Video is in black and white.

The monitor cable is not

VCR/DVD records in black and white.

The people at your site show up in silhouette in the

PIP.

Video from your site is too dark or too light in the PIP.

The system does not receive closed captions correctly.

Graphics are displayed on

Monitor 1 at all sites even if

Monitor 2 has been specified for content.

connected properly.

The monitor cable is bad.

VCR video format setting

(S-Video or Composite) does not match the VCR connection.

The camera is pointing toward a source of bright light, such as a window.



Replace the cable.

Go to Admin Settings > Monitors > Monitors and change the VCR setting.

If you use the composite video adapter (RCA to mini-DIN), set VCR to Composite.

If it is practical to do so, have the call participants sit in a location where there is no light source behind them.

Otherwise, go to Admin Settings > Cameras and select Backlight Compensation.

Pan the camera. It adjusts for the lighting whenever it is moved.

Lighting at your site has changed within the past few minutes.

During calls, the camera adjusts for the lighting at five-minute intervals.

The modem is not connected correctly, or is not configured correctly.

Verify that the modem is connected correctly according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the setup sheet you received with the system.


Port and verify that RS-232 Mode is set to Closed

Caption.

Verify that the modem is configured for 8 bits, no parity.

ViewStation owners can upgrade to the latest version of software.

At least one site does not have dual-stream,

People+Content, or H.239 capability.

This can occur in calls to older systems that do not support this feature.

MCUs, which support this feature, must have the conference configured for this feature.

Configure the MCU for this feature.

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Symptom

Edges of picture are cut off when viewing graphics.

Call participants cannot see or hear what is being played on the VCR or DVD.

Picture freezes frequently during an IP call.

Picture freezes frequently during an ISDN call.

Picture is slow or jerky.

Problem

Graphics from the far site are displayed on an NTSC monitor.

The laptop’s display resolution or refresh rate does not match the settings for the Visual Concert VSX.

The VCR or DVD is not selected.


Use a VGA monitor to display graphics.

Be sure the laptop’s refresh rate is set to 60 Hz, and that the laptop and the Visual Concert VSX use the same display resolution.

The VCR or DVD is not set up correctly.

Select the VCR (Camera 3):

Press Camera, then press 3.

Check that the VCR or DVD is connected according to the instructions in the section

Connecting

VCR/DVDs on page 2-26 .

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions to set up the

VCR or DVD correctly.

Go to Admin Settings > Network > IP > Quality of

Service and enable dynamic bandwidth.

There is too much traffic on the LAN. Check the error count on the Call Statistics screen.

Too many network line transmission errors. Check the error count on the

Diagnostics > Call

Statistics screen to verify this.

Network interface cable or cables may be bad.

The system is receiving video that includes a large amount of motion.

Too many network line transmission errors. Check the error count on the

Diagnostics > Call

Statistics screen to verify this.

Only one 64 Kbps channel is connecting in your call.

Try the call again.

Replace the cable or cables.

A background with less motion provides a better, smoother video picture.

Try the call again, possibly at a lower network speed.

Check the ISDN number of the far site. Ask the far site to call your site.

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Symptom

The system is not using

Pro-Motion video.

Problem

The call speed is lower than the minimum speed you have configured for

Pro-Motion video.

The video quality for the camera in use is set for

Sharpness.


Try the call again at a higher speed, or

Go to System > Admin > Cameras > > >

Video Quality.

Change the Pro-Motion Video setting to the desired minimum call speed.

Go to System > Admin > Cameras > > >

Video Quality.

Change the Camera setting to Motion.

This is normal.

VSX 3000 systems send

Pro-Motion video only for

VCR/DVD input. VSX 5000 and VSX 6000 systems can receive Pro-Motion video but cannot transmit it.

The lens cover is closed.

Open the lens cover.

No picture in the PIP window.

Blue screen in the PIP window.

PIP goes out of focus when there is no motion for several minutes.

The VCR input is selected and the VCR is not running.

Most VCRs generate a blue screen when the tape is not playing.

The camera selection is incorrect.

Select a different camera or play a tape on the VCR.

No video input.

Select the appropriate camera:

Press Camera on the remote, then press the number of the camera you wish to use.

Check that there is a video source connected to the selected input.

Restart the VSX system.

Main camera not working and VSX system displays camera alert.

The camera is pointing at an area with no contrasting features.

To focus properly, the camera must be able to detect an edge.

Point the camera to an area with limited objects, at different distances, which are moving.

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Cameras

Symptom Problem

Camera does not pan or tilt. You are attempting to move a camera that does not have pan/tilt/zoom capabilities.

Camera control cable is not connected properly.


Make sure you have selected a pan/tilt/zoom camera.

Separate camera does not work.

The RS-232 port is not configured for camera control.

The remote control is not working.

Check that the camera is connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the setup sheet you received with the system.


Port and verify that RS-232 Mode is set to Sony

PTZ.

Check that the remote control is functioning

according to the instructions in the section Controls

on page

7-10 .

Check that the camera is connected according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the setup sheet you received with the system.

The camera does not track to the person who is speaking.

Automatic camera tracking is available only on a

VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system with a Polycom

PowerCam Plus camera.

The camera is not connected correctly or its power pack is not plugged in.

Stereo is enabled in the user interface. This is possible even when you have not set up the system to use stereo.

Camera tracking and stereo cannot be used together.

Participants at the far site have been controlling your camera.

Clear the Enable Polycom StereoSurround selection on the Admin Settings > Audio > Audio

Settings screen.

Use the remote control to move the camera.

Camera tracking is turned off when the near or far site moves your camera.

Press tracking.

Auto on the remote control to restore

Reduce the noise in the room.

More than one person at the near site is speaking, or the near site is noisy.

The person who is speaking is moving around the room.

The camera is tracking to presets that are at similar angles — for example, a view of the whole room and a close-up view of a seat in the center of the room.

Ask participants to remain in one place when speaking.

Clear the presets. When setting new presets, do not set them at similar pan angles.

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Symptom

The camera does not track to the person who is speaking.

Automatic camera tracking is available only on a

VSX 7000e or VSX 8000 system with a Polycom

PowerCam Plus camera.

(Continued)

One site cannot control the other site’s camera.

Problem

The room setup interferes with voice tracking. Large windows, uncarpeted floors, and the way the unit is mounted on a wall or alcove can interfere with voice tracking.

Far-site camera control is not enabled.

One of the systems does not have the far-site camera control capability.


Consider room treatments that provide acoustic damping, such as carpeting and curtains.

Ask the participants at the far site to aim the camera.

Ask the participants at the far site to aim the camera.

Audio

Symptom

No audio at your site

Problem

The far site is muted.

The volume may be turned all the way down on the monitor or external audio system.

VSX 6000, VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s: The midrange speaker and subwoofer may be turned off.

This happens if stereo is enabled and is possible even if you have not set up the system to use stereo.

The far site’s microphones are not placed correctly.

The far site’s microphone is not connected or does not have power.

Too many line errors.


Look for the far site Mute icon. Ask the far site to unmute the microphone.

Note: The far site’s microphone may be muted even if you do not see a far site Mute icon.

Turn up the volume on the appropriate device.

Use the remote control to turn up the volume.

Check the monitor’s or external audio system’s volume setting. Then check the system’s audio output using the Speaker Test under Diagnostics >

Audio. You should hear a 400 Hz tone.

Go to System > Admin > Audio Settings and select

twice.

Make sure that Midrange Speaker and Subwoofer

Speaker are both On.

Ensure that each person who speaks is facing a microphone and is close enough to it.

Ask the far site to check the cable to the microphone.

Try the call again later.

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Symptom

No audio at your site.

(Continued)

The people at the far site cannot hear you.

Problem

ISDN voice algorithm is incorrect.

A single monitor VGA configuration does not have an external audio system.

The monitor’s audio inputs are not connected properly.

The system’s audio outputs are not connected properly.

Check audio output using the Speaker Test screen under Diagnostics > Audio. You should hear a 400

Hz tone.

Ask someone at the far site to speak into the microphone, and check the Far Site Audio meter on the Audio Meter screen under Diagnostics > Audio to determine whether your system is receiving audio.

Check the system’s audio connections to the monitor, or to the external audio system if one is connected.

Verify that the system is connected to the correct audio connectors on the monitor.

Move closer to the microphone.

The people at your site are too far from the microphone.

Your system’s microphone is muted.


Go to System > Admin > Network > ISDN.

Change the ISDN Voice Algorithm selection (aLaw or uLaw).

Check the system’s audio connections to the external audio system.

No power to near site microphone.

Your system’s microphone is not connected, or is connected incorrectly.

Your system’s microphone is connected using the wrong cable.

Your system’s microphone does not work.

Check your system for one or more of these mute indications:

• Near site mute icon on the screen

• VSX 3000: System indicator is red

• VSX systems using Polycom microphones:

Microphone mute light is on

To unmute the system, press the button on the remote control.

Mute

Check that the conference link cable is properly seated.

Replace the conference link cable if the people at the far site still cannot hear you.

Check to be sure the microphone is installed correctly.

Check the Polycom Mic or Line Input meter on the

Audio Meter screen under Diagnostics > Audio to determine whether your system is sending audio.

Refer to Connecting Polycom Microphones to

Set-Top or Component Systems on page 2-18

for details on supported hardware configurations.

Contact your Polycom reseller.

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Symptom

Not enough volume during a call.

Sound effects such as the incoming call ring are too loud or too soft.

You hear the incoming call ring when you have set sound effects volume to 0.

Audio sounds raspy in

ISDN calls.

Problem

The people at the far site are too far from the microphone.

The volume is set too low on the system.

The volume is set too low on the monitor.

The sound effects volume is not set at desired level.

VSX 3000: The internal ringer is enabled.


Ask the people at the far site to move closer to the microphone.

Turn up the volume using the remote control.

Turn up the volume on your monitor or external audio system.

Adjust the sound effects volume on the Audio

Settings screen. If you do not want to hear sound effects, set the volume to 0.

On the Audio Settings screen, clear the Enable

Internal Ringer option.

You can hear yourself on your system’s monitor or external audio system.

There is audio feedback when a VCR is connected.

Startup music plays through the built-in speaker but not through the monitor speakers.

ISDN voice algorithm is incorrect.

The far site microphone is too close to the system’s audio speaker. (Far-site systems with separate microphones only)

The far site audio volume may be too loud.

The monitor or external audio system is connected to the VCR audio output.

A single VCR is connected so that it can play or record, no tape is present, and

VCR - Far and Near Audio or VCR Audio Out Always

On is selected.

The audio system or monitor speakers are not properly connected.

The monitor’s volume is turned all the way down.

Go to System > Admin > Network > ISDN.

Change the ISDN Voice Algorithm selection (aLaw or uLaw).

At the far site, make sure the microphone is placed away from the system’s audio speaker.

Turn down the audio volume at the far site.

Verify that all equipment is connected correctly according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the setup sheet you received with the system.

Place a tape in the VCR.

Check audio connections and volume level on your monitor.

Turn up the volume on the monitor.

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Symptom

When music is played during the call, it sounds distorted at the other sites.

Audio is not in stereo.

Problem

The music source is not connected to the system.

The system’s echo cancellation and noise suppression features may interfere with music that the microphone picks up.

The network is experiencing packet loss.


Connect the music source to the system’s audio input.

Microphones at the sending site are not placed correctly.

Echo cancellation is enabled on the balanced audio input.

This disables the stereo feature.

The call speed is too low.

The system only sends stereo audio in calls placed at 256 Kbps and higher.

The system is configured for single monitor VGA.

Turn off the music.

Retry the call.

Be sure the microphones are set up as described in

Connecting Microphones or a

SoundStation VTX 1000 on page 2-17 . Microphones

must be at least 3 ft. (0.9 m) apart and properly positioned.

Move the microphones farther apart for clearer stereo imaging. Small changes in distance can have large effects on sound reproduction.

Ensure the speakers are about 60° apart as seen from the middle of the seating area.

Speakers at the receiving site are not placed correctly.

Speakers at the receiving site are not connected correctly.

The receiving site is not set up for stereo sound.

Test both speakers using the test on Diagnostics >

Audio > Speaker Test. If you do not hear the 400 Hz tone from both speakers, check the speaker wires and other external audio connections.

Advise the people at the receiving site that the sound will be in stereo only if the system is set up for stereo as described in

Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from

Far Sites on page 2-25

and Configuring

StereoSurround Settings on page 4-21

.

Check whether stereo is enabled on the Admin

Settings > Audio Settings screen.

If you are not using the audio mixer, clear the Echo

Canceller selection on the second Admin Settings

> Audio Settings screen.

Try the call at a higher speed.

Stereo audio is disabled by default on all systems that support VGA as the main (or single) monitor.

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Symptom

Stereo audio comes from the wrong speaker.

Problem

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s,

VSX 7000e, VSX 8000:

Microphones are incorrectly identified in the system.

Speakers are connected incorrectly.

This is normal.


Swap the microphones on the Admin Settings >

Audio Settings screen.

Connect the speaker on the left to the system’s white audio output connector, and the speaker on the right to the red audio output connector.

Use the VSX system remote control to adjust the system in video calls.

The

SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone controls do not adjust volume in video calls.

The Audio Meter screen shows a reading for

Polycom Mic but no microphone is connected - the system receives local audio from a mixer.

Echo cancellation is in use.

The system displays the audio line input level in this case.

This is normal.

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Error Indications

Symptom

The System Information screen shows “waiting” in the IP Video Number field.

System displays a message indicating network congestion when placing an

ISDN call immediately after starting the system.

The system displays a message stating that there are too many Global

Directory entries.

Low battery icon on the screen.

Problem

The LAN is not working.

The DHCP server is not available.


Check the LAN connection.


Contact your network administrator to correct the problem with the server or to assign a static IP address.

Wait about three minutes and try the call again.

This can occur if the system uses a PRI E1 network interface module that is connected to an Adtran

Atlas 800 Plus module.

After power on, the Adtran module must complete channel restarts before the system can complete ISDN calls.

The system’s Global

Directory display is limited to 4000 entries.

Low batteries in the remote control.

1.

Go to System Information > > >

System Status, highlight Global Directories, and press the Help button. The system lists the Global Directory servers to which it is registered, and the number of directory entries from each.

2.

Unregister the system from one or more of the

Global Directory servers.

Replace the batteries in the remote control with 3

AAA batteries.

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System Lights

The system lights are located on the front of your VSX system.

Model

VSX 3000

VSX 5000

VSX 6000

VSX 7000

VSX 7000s

VSX 7000e

When the VSX system...

Indicators are off

Green indicator blinks slowly

Green indicator flashes when you use the remote control

Amber indicator flashes when you use the remote control

Green indicator is on

It means...

No power to the system.

The system is sleeping.

The system is not in a call, and is receiving signals from the remote control.

The system is in a call, and is receiving signals from the remote control.

The system is ready to make a call.

The system is in a call.

The system microphone is muted.

VSX 7000e

VSX 8000

Amber indicator is on

VSX 3000: Red indicator is on

VSX 6000, VSX 7000,

VSX 7000s: Mute indicator on the Polycom microphone is red

Blue indicator is on


Green indicator blinks

The system is connected to power but powered off.

The system is powered on.

The remote control has been picked up or set down.

The system is powering off.

Red indicator turns on momentarily

Mute indicator on the Polycom microphone is red

The system microphone is muted.

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Network Interface Lights

On VSX 5000, VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems, the

BRI network interface lights are located on the network interface module. On the VSX 3000 system, the lights are located on the back of the system near the

BRI connectors.

When the BRI network interface...

Indicators are off


Yellow indicator is on

Green and yellow indicators are on

It means...

• No power to the system, or

• The system is not connected to the network, or

• The system is not receiving a clock signal from the network, or

• The system is restarting.

The system is receiving a clock signal from the network.

The system is able to make a call.

• The system is receiving a software update, or

• The system is operating normally.

The PRI network interface module is available for VSX 7000, VSX 7000s,

VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems.

When the PRI network interface...

Indicators are off

Red indicator is on or blinking

Yellow indicator is on or blinking


It means...

No power to the system.

The system is not connected to the

ISDN network, or there is a problem with the ISDN line.

There is a problem with the ISDN line.

The system is able to make and receive calls.

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The serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module is available for

VSX 7000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e, and VSX 8000 systems.

When the serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface...

Indicators are off

Yellow indicator is on

Yellow and green indicators are on

It means...

• No power to the system, or

• The system is not communicating with the network, or

• The system is restarting.

The system is receiving a clock signal from the network (able to make a call).

The system is in a call.

How to Contact Technical Support

If you are not able to make test calls successfully and you have verified that the equipment is installed and set up correctly, contact Polycom Technical

Support as follows.

To contact Polycom Technical Support, go to www.polycom.com/support .

Enter the following information, then ask a question or describe the problem.

This information helps us to respond faster to your issue:

• The 14-digit serial number in the System Information screen (also present on the bottom of the system)

• The software version (from the home screen, select System > System

Information)

• Information about your network

• Troubleshooting steps you have already tried

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Appendix

This appendix provides the following technical details about the VSX system:

• Multipoint Dialing Speed Information

• Actions that Cause the System to Restart

• Port Usage

• Q.850 Cause Codes

• PathNavigator Error Codes

Appendix - 1


Multipoint Dialing Speed Information

In a multipoint call, all parties must be connected at the same speed.

The following table shows the maximum allowable dialing speeds for the number of sites, including the main site, in a call.

Number of

Sites in a Call

2 with 2 lines

2 with 3 lines

2 with 4 lines

3 with 2 lines

3 with 3 lines

3 with 4 lines

4 with 2 lines

4 with 3 lines

4 with 4 lines

H.323 Only

2

3

4

3

4

4

2

BRI Lines

2

3

Maximum Speed for Each Party in the Call

(Kbps)

BRI PRI/Serial H.323

256

384

512

128

1920

1920

1920

512

1920

1920

1920

512

192

256

64

128

512

512

384

384

128 384 384

Refer to H.323 speeds in this table.

512

512

384

384

Maximum speeds can be further limited by the communications equipment.

Appendix - 2

Appendix

Actions that Cause the System to Restart

The VSX system restarts in the following situations:

• Changing Monitor 1 configuration from non-VGA to VGA, or from VGA to non-VGA. If the VSX system is connected to a single VGA monitor, you must hold down the asterisk button on the remote control while the system restarts.

• Changing any of the following settings in the LAN Properties screens:

— Connect to My LAN

— Host Name

— IP Address — Changing how the system obtains an IP address or changing the address that you have entered manually

— DNS Servers

— Default Gateway

— Subnet Mask

— WINS Server

— LAN Speed

— Duplex Mode

• Changing any setting under Enable Remote Access, on the Security screen:

— FTP

— Web

— Telnet

— SNMP

• Changing the Web Access Port on the Security screen

• Changing any setting on the SNMP screen:

— Enable SNMP

— Community

— Contact Name

— Location Name

— System Description

— Console IP Address

Appendix - 3


Port Usage

The tables in this section list VSX system port usage. You may need this information when you configure your network equipment for video conferencing.

The following table shows H.323 port usage.

Port

80-Static

389-Static

Function

TCP HTTP interface (optional)

TCP ILS registration (LDAP)

1718-Static

1719-Static

1720-Static

1731-Static

8080-Static

1024-65535

1024-65535

1024-65535

1024-65535

TCP Gatekeeper discovery (must be bidirectional)

TCP Gatekeeper RAS (must be bidirectional)

TCP H.323 call setup (must be bidirectional)

TCP Audio call control (must be bidirectional)

TCP HTTP server push (optional)

Dynamic TCP H245. Can be set to “Fixed Ports” on

Polycom systems.

Dynamic UDP - RTP (video data). Can be set to “Fixed

Ports” on Polycom systems.

Dynamic UDP - RTP (audio data). Can be set to “Fixed

Ports” on Polycom systems.

Dynamic UDP - RTCP (control information). Can be set to

“Fixed Ports” on Polycom systems.

Appendix - 4

Appendix

The following table shows Global Management System port usage.

Port

21

24

80

80

3601

3603

Function

(FTP) Software upgrades and provisioning for VSX systems and ViewStations

(FTP) FTP Telnet trace log

(HTTP) Pulling VSX system, ViewStation, and VS4000 information

(HTTP) Software upgrades iPower™ & Provisioning iPower

(Proprietary) (Data Traffic) - GAB data

TCP - Pulling ViaVideo® info (since might be non-web server PC)

1002 ILS

The following table shows other VSX port usage.

Port

21

Function

(FTP) Software upgrades and Global Management System provisioning

Appendix - 5


Q.850 Cause Codes

The following table describes codes that the ISDN switch sends to the VSX system to indicate call status. Although the codes are standardized, each ISDN service provider defines them differently. Because of this, the definitions in the table may not exactly match the messages that you see.

Code Cause

1

2

Unassigned number

No route to specified transit network

Definition

The switch received the sent ISDN number in the correct format, but no destination equipment uses the number.

The ISDN exchange does not recognize the intermediate network through which to route the call.

3

6

7

16

No route to destination

Channel unacceptable

Call awarded and delivered

The intermediate network through which the call is routed does not serve the destination address.

The specified channel does not provide adequate service quality to accept the requested connection.

The user is assigned an incoming call that is being connected to a call channel that has already been established for this user and this type of call.

Normal call clearing The originator or receiver of the call has requested that it be cleared.

17

18

19

21

22

26

User busy

No user responding The destination equipment does not respond to the call, so the connection cannot be completed.

No answer from user (user alerted)

The destination equipment did not complete the connection within the prescribed time after responding to the connection request. The problem is at the remote end of the connection.

Call rejected

All B channels are in use; the called system acknowledges the connection request, but is unable to accept the call.

Number changed

Non-selected user clearing

The destination equipment is capable of accepting the call, but has rejected it for an unknown reason.

The ISDN number used to set up the call is no longer valid. (The diagnostic field of the message may return an alternate address assigned to the called equipment.)

The destination is capable of accepting the call, but did not assign it to the user.

Appendix - 6

Appendix

Code

27

28

29

30

31

34

38

41

42

43

44

47

49

50

Cause

Destination out of order

Invalid number format

Definition

A signaling message cannot be delivered because the interface is not functioning correctly, and the destination cannot be reached. This condition might be temporary; for example, remote equipment might be turned off.

Destination address was incomplete or presented in an unrecognizable format, which prevented the connection from being established.

Facility rejected

Response to

STATUS INQUIRY

The network cannot provide the facility requested by the user.

The equipment returns this message when it receives a STATUS INQUIRY message.

Normal, unspecified A normal event has occurred with no standard cause applying. No resulting action is required.

No circuit/channel available

Network out of order A network problem prevented the call from reaching its destination. Attempts to reconnect will probably fail until the network problem is corrected.

Temporary failure

The call cannot be taken because no appropriate channel is available to establish the connection.

Switching equipment congestion

A network error occurred. The problem will be resolved shortly. Attempts to reconnect may succeed.

The destination cannot be reached because the network switching equipment is temporarily overloaded.

Access information discarded

The requested access information cannot be provided by the network. The diagnostic message may explain the problem.

The remote equipment cannot provide the requested channel. This may be temporary.

Requested circuit/channel not available

Resource unavailable, unspecified

Quality of service unavailable

An unknown problem prevents the remote equipment from providing the requested resource.

Requested facility not subscribed

The network cannot provide the requested quality of service (as defined by CCITT recommendation

X.213). This may be a subscription problem.

The remote equipment is capable of providing the requested supplementary service, but is not subscribed to it.

Appendix - 7


Code

57

58

63

65

66

69

70

79

81

82

83

84

85

Cause

Bearer capability not authorized

Bearer capability not presently available

Service or option not available, unspecified

Bearer capability not implemented

Channel type not implemented

Requested facility not implemented

Only restricted digital information bearer is available

Service or option not available, unspecified

Invalid call reference value

Identified channel does not exist

A suspended call exists but this call identity does not

Call identity in use

No call suspended

Definition

The caller has requested a bearer capability that the network can provide, but the user is not authorized to use. This may be a subscription problem.

The network normally provides the requested bearer capability, but cannot provide it now. This may be a temporary network problem or a subscription problem.

An unspecified problem prevents the network or remote equipment from providing the requested service or option. This might be a subscription problem.

The network is not capable of providing the bearer capability requested by the user.

The requested channel type is not supported by the equipment sending this code.

The remote equipment is not capable of providing the requested supplementary service.

The network is unable to provide unrestricted digital information over bearer capability.

The network or remote equipment is unable to provide the requested service option for an unspecified reason. This might be a subscription problem.

The remote equipment received a call with a call reference that is not currently in use on the user-network interface.

The receiving equipment is requested to use a channel that is not activated on the interface for calls.

The network received a call resume request that contained a call identity information element that does not match any suspended call.

The network received a call suspend request that contained a call identity information element for a call that is already suspended.

The network received a call resume request when there was not a suspended call pending. This might be a transient error that will be resolved by successive call retries.

Appendix - 8

Appendix

Code Cause

86 Call having requested call identity has been cleared

88

91

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

111

Incompatible destination

Invalid transit network specified

Invalid message, unspecified

Mandatory information element is missing

Message type nonexistent or not implemented

Message incompatible with call state or message type nonexistent

Information element nonexistent or not implemented

Invalid information element contents

Message not compatible with call state

Recovery on timer expiry

Protocol error, unspecified

Definition

The network received a call resume request containing a call identity information element for a call that was cleared while suspended, either by timeout or by the remote user.

Indicates that an attempt was made to connect to non-ISDN equipment, such as an analog line.

The ISDN exchange was asked to route the call through an unrecognized intermediate network.

An invalid message was received, for an unknown reason. This is usually due to a D-channel error. If this error occurs systematically, report it to your

ISDN service provider.

The equipment received a message that did not include one of the mandatory information elements. This is usually due to a D-channel error.

If this error occurs systematically, report it to your

ISDN service provider.

The equipment received a message of a type that is invalid or not supported. This code indicates either a problem with the remote configuration or a problem with the local D channel.

The equipment received a message that is not valid in the current call state. Cause 98 is usually due to a D-channel error. If this error occurs systematically, report it to your ISDN service provider.

The equipment received a message that includes information elements which were not recognized.

This is usually due to a D-channel error. If this error occurs systematically, report it to your ISDN service provider.

The equipment received a message that includes invalid information in the information element. This is usually due to a D-channel error.

The remote equipment received a message that does not correspond to the current state of the connection. This is usually due to a D-channel error.

A time-out has triggered an error-handling

(recovery) procedure. This problem is typically temporary.

An unspecified D-channel error when no other standard cause applies.

Appendix - 9


Code

127

145

146

255

Cause

Interworking, unspecified

ISDN layer 1 and/or

2 link not established

ISDN layer 3 connection to the

ISDN switch/network inactive

ISDN command processing error

Definition

An event occurred within a network that does not provide causes for the action that it takes. The precise problem is unknown.

User needs to check cabling, ISDN adapter status and network connections.

There is either a switch protocol error, or (in the

United States or Canada) a SPID assignment problem.

The ISDN signaling code has encountered an error processing an ISDN action. ISDN adapter busy-wait and retry.

Appendix - 10

Appendix

PathNavigator Error Codes

The following table lists PathNavigator error codes.

Code Cause

150 No Network

Resources

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

160

164

No Network

Resources

Gatekeeper

Problems

Incorrect Address

Gatekeeper

Problems

Gatekeeper

Problems

Gatekeeper

Problems

Gatekeeper

Problems

Gatekeeper

Problems

System Not

Registered with

Gatekeeper

Far Site Not

Registered with

Gatekeeper

Far Site Busy

Description

The network does not have enough resources to complete your call. Try calling at a lower rate, or try the call again later.

The network does not have enough resources to complete your call. Try calling at a lower rate, or try the call again later.

Your call could not be completed because of an internal error in the gatekeeper or endpoint.

Contact the gatekeeper or endpoint vendor for assistance.







Your call was rejected by the gatekeeper. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance.



Your call could not be completed due to gatekeeper problems. Try the call again later.

Your system must be registered with the gatekeeper before you can place a call. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance.

The system you are trying to call is not registered with the gatekeeper.

The system you called is busy. Try the call again later.

Appendix - 11


Code

167

168

169

172

173

174

175

176

179

180

203

204

208

221

222

255

Cause

System Not

Registered with

Gatekeeper

Unknown Issues

Call Rejected by

Gatekeeper.

No Network

Resources

Site Not Found

Security/Permission

Denial

QoS Not Supported

Description

Your system must be registered with the gatekeeper before you can place a call. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance.

Your call could not be completed due to an unknown problem. Try the call again later.

Your call was rejected by the gatekeeper. Contact your Network Administrator for assistance.

The network does not have the necessary resources to complete your call. Try the call again later.

The site you called could not be located. Check the calling information and try again.

Your call could not be completed because of security or permission issues. Contact your

Network Administrator for assistance.

The network cannot provide sufficient Quality of

Service for your call. Contact your Network

Administrator for assistance.

No Network

Resources

QoS Not Supported

Invalid Address

Call Rejected


The network cannot provide sufficient Quality of

Service for your call. Contact your Network

Administrator for assistance.

The address you entered is not valid. Check the calling information and try again.

The far site system did not accept the call. Check the calling information and try again.

Connection Problem Your call cannot be completed because the far-end system is not compatible with the H.323 communication standards used by this system.

Invalid Address

Far Site Busy


The system you called is busy. Try the call again later.

Site Not Responding The site you called did not answer. Try the call again later.

ISDN command processing error

The ISDN signaling code has encountered an error processing an ISDN action. ISDN adapter busy-wait and retry.

Appendix - 12

Code Cause

516 Invalid Address

Invalid Address 518

521 Gatekeeper

Problems

Invalid Address 531

534 Gatekeeper

Problems

Invalid Address 551

552 Invalid Address

Invalid Address 553

554 Invalid Address

Invalid Address 576

595 Invalid Address

Invalid Address 596

621 Invalid Address

Invalid Address 626

627

648

Invalid Address

No Network

Resources

681 No Network

Resources

Appendix

Description


















Appendix - 13


Appendix - 14

Regulatory Notices

Important Safeguards

Read and understand the following instructions before using the system:

• Close supervision is necessary when the system is used by or near children. Do not leave unattended while in use.

• Only use electrical extension cords with a current rating at least equal to that of the system.

• Always disconnect the system from power before cleaning and servicing and when not in use.

• Do not spray liquids directly onto the system when cleaning. Always apply the liquid first to a static free cloth.

• Do not immerse the system in any liquid or place any liquids on it.

• Do not disassemble this system. To reduce the risk of shock and to maintain the warranty on the system, a qualified technician must perform service or repair work.

• Connect this appliance to a grounded outlet.

• Only connect the system to surge protected power outlets.

• Keep ventilation openings free of any obstructions.

• If the system or any accessories are installed in an enclosed space such as a cabinet, ensure that the air temperature in the enclosure does not exceed 40°C (104° F). You may need to provide forced cooling to keep the equipment within its operating temperature range.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Regulatory Notices - 1


License Restrictions

THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS CONTAINED OR DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

AND PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS OF POLYCOM, INC. OR ITS LICENSORS.

Buyer shall not sublicense or otherwise distribute any of the Subject Programs except to End Users and/or resellers who have entered into a Sublicense Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement a “Sublicense Agreement” shall mean a written license agreement between the Buyer and its purchaser, or, in the case of any sale by Buyer to a reseller, between such reseller and the End User, that is either 1) signed by the End User or 2) included with the

Documentation, in such a manner that the End User reasonably indicates its acceptance of the Sublicense

Agreement by turning on and using the Computer Equipment. Polycom, Inc. shall include so-called “break the seal software licenses” with the Documentation, and Buyer shall not remove or alter any such Sublicense Agreements or any notifications or warning stickers relating thereto. Buyer shall not waive, amend, or otherwise modify any

Sublicense Agreement without Polycom’s prior consent.

Title to all Subject Programs shall at all times remain and vest solely with Polycom, Inc. and its licensors. Buyer acknowledges Polycom’s claim that the Subject Programs are its trade secret and confidential property, and shall treat them as such. Buyer will not attempt to disassemble, decompile, reverse-engineer or otherwise endeavor to discover or disclose the methods and concepts embodied in the Subject Programs. Except as expressly allowed under this Agreement, the Buyer shall not copy, modify, transcribe, store, translate, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer or distribute any of the Subject Programs in whole or in part, without prior authorization, in writing, from Polycom,

Inc. Buyer shall not remove or destroy any copyright, patent, trademark or other proprietary mark or notice on

Computer Equipment, and shall reproduce any such marks on any copies of Subject Programs that it makes hereunder.

You shall not, and shall not allow, any third party to 1) decompile, disassemble, or otherwise reverse-engineer or attempt to reconstruct or discover any source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the software by any means whatsoever or 2) remove any product.

Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY. Polycom warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that the product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for one year, or such longer period as Polycom may announce publicly from time to time for particular products, from the date of purchase from Polycom or its authorized reseller.

Polycom’s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at Polycom’s option and expense, to repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, Polycom may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of

Polycom. Replacement products or parts may be new or reconditioned. Polycom warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.

Products returned to Polycom must be sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package. Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to Polycom until the returned item is received by Polycom. The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Polycom's expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Polycom receives the defective product, and Polycom will retain risk of loss or damage until the item is delivered to

Customer.


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Warranty Information

EXCLUSIONS. POLYCOM WILL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND

EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT

EXIST OR RESULTS FROM:

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW POLYCOM'S INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

• UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION.

• UNAUTHORIZED USE OF COMMON CARRIER COMMUNICATION SERVICES ACCESSED THROUGH

THE PRODUCT.

• ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF CUSTOMER AND PERSONS UNDER

CUSTOMER'S CONTROL; OR

• ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES, ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTING, POWER SURGES OR OUTAGES,

OR OTHER HAZARDS.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIVE. IF A POLYCOM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE,

CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR

REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT POLYCOM'S OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY

LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF

LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS OF

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,

CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY

DISCLAIMED. POLYCOM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT

ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS

PRODUCTS.

SUPPORT & SERVICE AGREEMENTS. If you purchased your product from a Polycom Authorized Reseller, contact the Authorized Reseller for information about support and service agreements applicable to your product.

For information on Polycom service, go to the Polycom web site www.polycom.com, products and services menu, or call 1-800-765-9266, outside the US call 1-408-526-9000, or your local Polycom Office, as listed on the Polycom

Web site.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, POLYCOM EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF

AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF

ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR

DATA, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS,

EVEN IF POLYCOM OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE

PAID, AT POLYCOM'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF

ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

DISCLAIMER. Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.

GOVERNING LAW. This Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability shall be governed by the laws of the State of

California, U.S.A., and by the laws of the United States, excluding their conflicts of laws principles. The United

Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability.



Regulatory Notices

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

USA and Canadian Regulatory Notices

FCC Notice

Class A Digital Device or Peripheral

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC rules, the user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Polycom Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

The socket outlet to which this apparatus is connected must be installed near the equipment and must always be readily accessible.

Part 15 FCC Rules

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Part 68 FCC Rules

This equipment complies with part 68 of the FCC rules and the rules adopted by the ACTA. On the Network

Interface Module of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ#TXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

This equipment may not be used on a coin service or party line.

If you experience trouble with your VSX system, disconnect it from the telephone line to determine if the registered equipment is malfunctioning. For repair or warranty information, please contact Polycom Inc. at 1-888-248-4143 or

4750 Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2708, USA. Contact information may also be found at http://www.polycom.com. If the system is causing harm to the network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect it until the problem is corrected.

If your VSX system causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. However, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so that you may make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive

RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs of all devices that may be connected to a line, is determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.


Regulatory Notices


FCC compliant telephone cords and modular plugs are provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises’ wiring using a compatible modular jack, which is Part 68 compliant. See installation instructions for details.

WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND/OR MAKING TEST CALLS TO EMERGENCY

NUMBERS:

1) Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.

2) Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

Industry Canada (IC)

This Class [A] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la Classe [A] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate

Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each relevant terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The REN of this equipment is either marked on the unit or included in the new style USA FCC registration number.

In the case that the REN is included in the FCC number, the user should use the following key to determine the value:

The FCC number is formatted as US:AAAEQ#TXXX.

# is the Ringer Equivalence Number without a decimal point (e.g. REN of 1.0 will be shown as 10, REN of 0.3 will be shown as 03). In the case of a Z ringer, ZZ shall appear. In the case of approved equipment without a network interface or equipment not to be connected to circuits with analog ringing supplied, NA shall appear.

EEA Regulatory Notices

CE Mark R & TTE Directive

This VSX system has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives

89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC 1999/5/EC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom

Ltd., 270 Bath Road, Slough UK SL1 4DX.

Declaration of Conformity:

Hereby, Polycom Ltd. declares that this VSX system is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.




Konformitetserklæring:

Hermed erklærer Polycom Ltd., at indestående VSX system er i overensstemmelse med de grundlæggende krav og de relevante punkter i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Konformitätserklärung:

Hiermit erklärt Polycom Ltd., dass der VSX system die grundlegenden Anforderungen und sonstige maßgebliche

Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG erfüllt.

Vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus:

Polycom Ltd. vakuuttaa täten, että VSX system on direktiivin 1999/5/EC keskeisten vaatimusten ja sen muiden tätä koskevien säännösten mukainen.

Déclaration de conformité:

Par la présente, Polycom Ltd. déclare que ce VSX system est conforme aux conditions essentielles et à toute autre modalité pertinente de la Directive 1999/5/CE.

Dichiarazione di conformità:

Con la presente Polycom Ltd. dichiara che il VSX system soddisfa i requisiti essenziali e le altre disposizioni pertinenti della direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Verklaring van overeenstemming:

Hierbij verklaart Polycom Ltd. dat diens VSX system voldoet aan de basisvereisten en andere relevante voorwaarden van EG-richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Declaração de Conformidade:

Através da presente, a Polycom Ltd. declara que este VSX system se encontra em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Declaración de conformidad:

Por la presente declaración, Polycom Ltd. declara que este VSX system cumple los requisitos esenciales y otras cláusulas importantes de la directiva 1999/5/CE.

Överensstämmelseförklaring:

Polycom Ltd. förklarar härmed att denna VSX system överensstämmer med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta stadganden i direktiv 1999/5/EG.

CE Mark LVD and EMC Directive

This VSX system has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives

89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom Ltd., 270

Bath Road, Slough UK SL1 4DX, UK.

Mains Powered POTS Voice Telephony Without Emergency 000 Dialing

Warning: This equipment will be inoperable when mains power fails.



Regulatory Notices

Underwriters Laboratories Statement

The system is intended to be powered only by the supplied power supply unit.

Special Safety Instructions

Follow existing safety instructions and observe all safeguards as directed.

Installation Instructions

Installation must be performed in accordance with all relevant national wiring rules.

Plug Acts as Disconnect Device

The socket outlet to which this apparatus is connected must be installed near the equipment and must always be readily accessible.




Index

A access

allowing 4-29, 4-31, 4-32, 4-42

levels 4-27, 4-41

limiting 3-3, 4-27, 4-28, 4-30, 4-31, 4-32, 4-39,

4-41, 4-42

remote 3-3, 4-32

access code, ISDN, for international calls 4-39

access levels 4-27, 4-41

account number

recorded in CDR 5-6

requiring 5-6, 5-7 validating 5-6, 5-7

Account Validation (screen) 5-7

adapters

additional display 2-16

composite video 4-4, 4-7

composite video (illustration) 1-7

DB-15 to DB-9 camera control (illustration) 1-7

null modem 2-30

null modem (illustration) 1-7

S-video to BNC (illustration) 1-8

used with VSX 7000e 1-7

used with VSX 8000 1-8, 1-9

additional display adapter 2-16

additional monitor, connecting to VSX 6000 or

VSX 7000 2-16

Address Displayed in Global Directory (setting)

3-13

addresses

directory, displaying 3-13

displaying 4-43

gatekeeper 3-7

Global Directory Server 3-25

IP 3-4

IP multicast 4-50

NAT public (WAN) 3-13

SIP proxy server 3-10

SIP registrar server 3-10

adjusting

audio line in volume 4-18

bass volume 4-20

camera brightness 4-2

DTR pulse duration 3-20

monitor color balance 4-10

sound effects volume 7-24

treble volume 4-20

volume 4-20, 7-24

VSX 7000 subwoofer volume 4-20

administrator password

default 3-3, 4-28

deleting 7-7

screens that require 4-29

setting and deleting 3-3, 4-28, 4-31

AES encryption

enabling 4-32

See also encryption

AES Encryption (setting) 4-31, 4-32

alert tones 4-16, 4-48

Allow Access to User Settings (setting) 4-29, 4-31

Allow Directory Changes (setting) 4-30, 4-39

Allow Mixed IP and ISDN Calls (setting) 4-30,

4-33

Allow Streaming (setting) 4-50

Allow Video Display on Web (setting) 4-32, 5-2

Alternate Gatekeepers (setting) 3-8

Always Dial Area Code (setting) 3-26

analog phone

cable (illustration) 1-6

configuring 3-23

number 3-22

answer mode 4-34

Answer on DSR (setting) 3-20

answering calls automatically 4-33, 4-34, 4-36

Appearance (screen) 4-47

Area Code (setting) 3-9, 3-15, 3-16, 3-19

Area Code Required (setting) 4-39

Index – 1

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series aspect ratio

monitor 1 4-6

monitor 2 4-7

audio

balanced, configuring 4-18


configuring 4-16–4-24

configuring equipment type 4-18

configuring for sharing content 4-13

configuring for VCR/DVD 4-19

configuring for Visual Concert VSX or

ImageShare II 4-19

data rate (call statistics) 6-2

diagnostics 7-6

guidelines for using Polycom microphones

2-18

guidelines for using SoundStation VTX 1000

2-18

ImageShare II or Visual Concert VSX output

4-13

meter test 7-6

mixer, See Vortex mixer

port, web streaming 4-50

protocol (call statistics) 6-2

sound effects volume 4-16

StereoSurround 4-17

subwoofer 4-20

troubleshooting 7-24

VCR/DVD settings 4-2, 4-14, 4-15

VCR/DVD settings, configuring 4-15

Audio (screen) 4-21

Audio I/O (screen) 4-14

Audio Input (screen) 4-23, 4-24

Audio Levels (screen) 4-14, 4-15, 4-21

Audio Meter (screen) 4-24, 7-6

Audio Port (setting) 4-50

Audio Protocol (setting), for broadcasting 3-21

Audio Settings (screen) 4-13, 4-16

audio/video combination cable (illustration) 1-3

Authentication PIN (setting) 3-7

Auto BRI Configuration (setting) 3-15

Auto mode (multipoint display) 4-36

Auto-Answer Multipoint (setting) 4-33, 4-34,

4-36

Auto-Answer Point to Point (setting) 4-33, 4-34

auto-answer, muting 4-16

automatic camera tracking 2-15, 4-4 calibrating 4-3, 4-4

troubleshooting 7-21, 7-22

Automatic Camera Tracking to Presets (setting)

4-4

Index–2

automatic restart, actions that cause 3-4, 3-5,

4-32, Appendix-3

automatically detect SPIDs 3-15

B back panel view

VSX 3000 2-1

VSX 5000 2-2

VSX 6000 2-2, 2-3

VSX 7000 2-4, 2-5

VSX 7000e 2-6

VSX 7000s 2-5

VSX 8000 2-7

Backlight Compensation (setting) 4-2

balanced audio, configuring 4-18

Balanced Out (600 ohms) (setting) 4-19

bandwidth

allowing users to specify 4-42

dynamic 3-12

managing 3-9, 3-12, 3-24

specifying 3-12

specifying allocations for People and Content

4-12

bandwidth, See also call speed

basic mode 5-3

bass adjustment 4-20

battery icon 7-27

Baud Rate (setting) 4-25, 4-26

BNC adapter cable (illustration) 1-8

Bonding (setting) 3-16

BRI network interface 2-11, 2-12, 2-13


channels to dial in parallel 3-14

configuring 3-14, 3-15 enabling/disabling lines 3-15

hardware requirements 2-12, 2-13

lights 7-29

specifying B1 and B2 channel numbers 3-15 voice algorithm 3-15

brightness, camera 4-2

broadcast mode

configuring 3-21 enabling 3-21

browser, configuring to use VSX Web 5-1

Index

C

cable connections 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7

cables

analog telephone (illustration) 1-6 audio (illustration) 1-6

BRI (illustration) 1-2

camera (illustration) 1-6

conference link (illustration) 1-3

conference link (lengths and part numbers)

2-19, 2-28 for Visual Concert VSX 2-28

LAN (illustration) 1-2

monitor (illustration)cables

combination audio/video (illustration) 1-3

S-video (illustration) 1-5

S-video to BNC (illustration) 1-8

used with VSX 3000 1-2




used with VSX 7000e 1-6

used with VSX 7000s 1-5


VGA (illustration) 1-2

VSX to VTX (lengths and part numbers) 2-28

calendar, accessing with the remote control 4-49

calibrating automatic camera tracking 4-4

Call Detail Report (CDR)

account numbers 5-6

archives 6-7

deleting 7-7

description 6-4

information provided 6-5

Call Detail Report (screen) 6-4, 7-4

Call Detail Report (setting) 4-34, 4-43

Call Preference (screen) 3-23, 4-13, 5-3

Call Quality (setting) 3-24, 4-42

Call Settings (screen) 4-30, 4-33, 4-34

call speed


call statistics 6-2

for bonding calls 7-16

for streaming calls 4-50

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 3-19

setting gateway prefixes/suffixes 3-9

setting preferences 3-24

call speed, See also bandwidth

Call Speeds (screen) 3-24

call statistics

accessing with the remote control 4-49

list 6-2

Call Statistics (screen) 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 7-3

Call Status (screen) 6-3, 7-3

Call Summary (screen) 6-1, 7-3

call type


listed in call statistics 6-2

Call-by-Call (setting) 3-17

Calling Profile (setting) 3-19

calls

analog voice-only, enabling 3-24

answer mode 4-34

auto-answer 4-33, 4-34, 4-36

auto-answer, muting 4-16

basic troubleshooting 3-26

bonding, troubleshooting 7-15, 7-16

cascaded 4-37

cascaded, placing 4-38

do not disturb 4-43

elapsed time, displaying 4-40

history, See Call Detail Report (CDR)

ISDN voice-only, enabling 3-23

maximum time 4-30

mixed, allowing 4-30, 4-33

multipoint, See multipoint calls

preferences, configuring 3-23

progress indicators 7-14, 7-15

quality, troubleshooting 7-19, 7-20

recent 4-43, 6-3

refusing, See Do Not Disturb

status 7-3

streaming 4-51

test 3-26

time, maximum 4-33

tracking 5-6

type 4-42, 6-2

unaccepted 7-15 unknown type 7-15

Camera Brightness (setting) 4-2

Camera Calibration (screen) 4-3, 4-4

camera control adapter (illustration) 1-7

Camera Direction (setting) 4-2, 4-4

camera presets

deleting 4-5 setting 4-5

tracking to 4-4

Camera Settings (screen) 4-3, 4-4

cameras

additional, configuring 4-4

backlight compensation 4-2 brightness, adjusting 4-2


Index–3

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series compatible with VSX component systems (list)

2-15

compatible with VSX set-top systems (list) 2-14

composite, configuring 4-4

configuring 4-2–4-5

configuring RS-232 serial port to control 4-4

connecting 2-14

control, configuring 4-25

customizing icons 4-3, 4-4, 4-47, 4-48 customizing names 4-3, 4-47, 4-48

direction of movement, specifying 4-2 far control of near camera 4-2

positioning 2-8

primary, specifying 4-2

setting presets 4-5


voice tracking with PowerCam Plus 2-15, 4-4

Cameras (screen) 4-2, 4-4, 4-47

capabilities requiring a LAN connection 2-10

cascaded calls 4-37

placing 4-38 restrictions 4-38

channels to dial in parallel 3-14, 3-17

checklist

network information 3-2

Chinese Virtual Keyboard (setting) 4-49

Clock Source (read-only setting) 3-18

closed captions

configuring RS-232 serial port 4-54

configuring the modem 2-30

configuring to receive 4-25

connecting and configuring a modem 2-30

null-modem adapter (illustration) 1-7

providing audio to the captioner 4-52

providing by modem 4-53

providing by Telnet session 4-55 providing using VSX Web 4-54, 4-55

providing with equipment connected locally

4-54

RS-232 port configuration 4-26

RS-232 serial port configuration 4-53


ways to provide 4-53

color balance adjustment 4-10

color bar test 4-10, 7-6

Color Scheme (setting) 4-47

combination audio/video cable (illustration) 1-3

Community (setting) 5-10

composite video adapter 4-4

illustration 1-7

computers

sharing content by connecting to system 2-29 sharing content using ImageShare II 2-29

sharing content using Visual Concert VSX 2-27

using VSX 3000 as a computer monitor 2-15

conference link cable

illustration 1-3

lengths and part numbers 2-19, 2-28

Conference On Demand 3-8

configuring VSX systems to use 4-37 restrictions 4-37

conference phone, See SoundStation VTX 1000

configuring

analog phone 3-23

audio 4-16–4-24

for content 4-13, 4-14

for recording calls 4-15

balanced audio inputs 4-18

BRI 3-14, 3-15

call answering mode 4-34

call preferences 3-23

call settings 4-33

camera control 4-25

cameras 4-2–4-5

content display 4-12

directory settings 4-38

dual monitor emulation 4-8

firewalls 3-12, 3-13

for analog phone 3-22

for closed captions 4-25

for PathNavigator 4-37

for SoundStation VTX 1000 3-22

for VPN 3-13

ImageShare II 4-12, 4-13

IP network 3-6–3-13

ISDN dialing rules 3-26

LAN properties 3-4, 3-5

microphones 4-17

powered 4-18, 4-24

modem 2-30

to receive closed captions 4-26

monitors 4-6–4-10

for dual monitor emulation 4-9

multipoint calls 4-36

NAT 3-12, 3-13

network, using the setup wizard 3-3

PIP 4-7

powered microphones 4-18, 4-24

PRI 3-16, 3-17, 3-18

remote control 4-49

RS-232 serial port 4-25, 4-26

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 3-19, 3-20, 3-21

Index–4

signal polarity, serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530

3-20

SIP 3-10

SNMP 5-10

speakers 4-20

StereoSurround 4-17, 4-21

subwoofer 4-20

to use a gatekeeper 3-7

to use a gateway 3-8, 3-9

to use Global Directory 3-25

touch-panel control 4-25

VCR/DVD 4-14, 4-15

video to be recorded 4-8

Visual Concert VSX 4-12, 4-13

Vortex mixer 4-23, 4-25

web streaming 4-50

Confirm Directory Additions (setting) 4-39

Confirm Directory Deletions (setting) 4-39

Connect to my LAN (setting) 3-4

connectivity tests 7-4, 7-5

connectors

VSX 3000 back panel 2-1


VSX 6000 back panel 2-2, 2-3

VSX 7000 back panel 2-4, 2-5

VSX 7000e back panel 2-6

VSX 7000s back panel 2-5


Console IP Address (setting) 5-10

Contact Name (setting) 5-10

content

audio, troubleshooting 7-25

display, configuring 4-8, 4-12, 4-13

display, troubleshooting 4-13, 7-18, 7-19

sending when computer connects 4-13

Content Statistics (screen) 6-3, 7-4

control panel 2-30

Country (setting) 4-39

Country Code (setting) 3-9, 4-39

Crypto Resync (setting) 3-21

cryptographic equipment, configuring to use

3-21

CSU (channel service unit) 3-17

CTS signal polarity 3-20

customizing the home screen 4-41–4-47

D

D Channel Location (read-only setting) 3-18

data collaboration, See sharing content

Index date and time

displaying 4-43

setting 4-39

Date Format (setting) 4-40

Daylight Saving Time (setting) 4-40

DB-15 to DB-9 camera control adapter

(illustration) 1-7

DCD signal polarity 3-20

Default Gateway (setting) 3-5

Delayed DCD Hangup (setting) 3-20

diagnostics

audio 7-6

call statistics 7-3 call summary 7-3

color bar test 4-10

content statistics 7-4

IP connectivity tests 7-4, 7-5

screens 7-2

system status 7-3

video 7-6

Dial 1+ for all USA Calls (setting) 3-26

dialing

last number dialed 4-43

multipoint speed information Appendix-2

RS-366 3-19

rules 3-26

speed dialing 4-43

Dialing Display (setting) 4-42

Dialing Order (setting) 3-24

dialing prefix

ISDN or analog, for outside line 3-22

ISDN, for international calls 3-17

ISDN, for outside line 3-14, 3-16

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530, for outside line

3-19

Dialing Rules (screen) 3-26

DiffServ 3-11

Direct Inward Dial (setting) 3-9

directory

allowing access 4-42

allowing changes 4-30, 4-39 confirm changes 4-39

creating localized entry names 5-5 downloading to a computer 5-5 localized entries 5-5 managing with VSX Web 5-5

settings 4-38

uploading from a computer 5-5

Directory (screen) 4-30, 4-38

Directory (setting) 4-42

Directory Numbers (setting) 3-15

Index–5


Directory Servers (screen) 3-25

Discussion mode (multipoint display) 4-36

Display Global Addresses (setting) 3-25

Display H.323 Extension (setting) 3-6

Display Icons in a Call (setting) 4-7

display modes, multipoint

auto 4-36 discussion 4-36 full screen 4-36 presentation 4-36 voice-activated switching 4-36

Display Name in Global Directory (setting) 3-25

Display Time in Call (setting) 4-34, 4-40

displays

for showing content 2-16 for showing people 2-16


VGA 2-16

displays, See also monitors

DNS name




system 3-4

DNS Servers (setting) 3-5

Do Not Disturb (setting) 4-34

Do Not Disturb Icon (setting) 4-43

Domain Name (setting) 3-4

DSR signal polarity 3-20

DTMF tones 4-49

DTR Pulse Duration (setting) 3-20

DTR signal polarity 3-20

dual monitor emulation

configuring 4-9 description 4-9

Dual Monitor Emulation (setting) 4-8

Duplex Mode (setting) 3-5

DVD/VCR, SeeVCR/DVD

Dynamic Bandwidth (setting) 3-12

E

E.164 alias 3-9

E.164 extension 3-6, 3-7, 3-9

E1, See PRI

echo cancellation 4-17

not compatible with StereoSurround 4-18 not compatible with Vortex mixer 4-18

Echo Canceller (setting) 4-18, 4-23, 4-24

elapsed time, displaying 4-34, 4-40

Index–6

Enable Analog Phone (setting) 3-24

Enable Basic Mode (setting) 5-3

Enable Broadcast Mode (setting) 3-21

Enable H.239 (setting) 3-23, 4-13

Enable Internal Ringer (setting) 4-16, 4-48

Enable IP H.323 (setting) 3-23

Enable ISDN H.320 (setting) 3-14, 3-16, 3-23

Enable Multipoint Trial (setting) 4-35

Enable People+Content (setting) 3-21

Enable Phantom Power (setting) 4-18, 4-24

Enable Polycom Microphones (setting) 4-17, 4-23

Enable Polycom StereoSurround (setting) 4-17,

4-21

Enable PVEC (setting) 3-11

Enable Remote Access (setting) 4-32

Enable RSVP (setting) 3-11

Enable SIP (setting) 3-23

Enable SNMP (setting) 5-10

Enable Streaming Announcement (setting) 4-50

Enable V.35/RS-449/RS-530 (setting) 3-19, 3-24

Enable Voice Over ISDN (setting) 3-23

encryption

call statistics 6-2

enabling 4-31, 4-32

Enter IP Address Manually (setting) 3-4

error concealment 3-11

extensions

E.164 3-6, 3-7, 3-9

entering on home screen 4-42

H.323 3-6, 3-7, 3-9, 4-42

External CSU (setting) 3-17 external CSU cable length 3-17

external IR sensor 2-30

external speaker system, See speakers

F

Far Control of Near Camera (setting) 4-2

far site

allowing to control near camera 4-2

system information (call statistics) 6-2

Far Site Name Display Time (setting) 4-34

feet, installing 2-9

Firewall (screen) 3-12

firewalls

configuring 3-12, 3-13

See also NAT and security

Fixed Ports (setting) 3-12

Frame Rate (setting), for broadcasting 3-21

FTP access, controlling 4-32

Full screen mode (multipoint display) 4-36

G gatekeeper

alternate 3-8

configuring to use 3-7

IP address 3-7 name 3-7 specifying 3-7

Gatekeeper IP Address (setting) 3-7

gateway

call speed prefix/suffix 3-9 configuring to use 3-8, 3-9

default 3-5

specifying number 3-9

Gateway Number Type (setting) 3-9

generating DTMF tones 4-49

Global Directory

allowing system name to be displayed 3-25 configuring to use 3-25 copying to local system 3-25 displaying 3-25

displaying addresses 3-13

Global Directory (GDS) (setting) 3-25

Global Directory Server

DNS name 3-25

IP address 3-25 password 3-25 registering to 3-25

Global Management System

account number, requiring 5-6 account number, validating 5-6 description 5-6 management servers list 5-6

requesting support from administrator 5-8

Global Services, configuring 5-6

Graphics VGA (screen) 4-12

graphics, See content

Group Name (setting) 3-25

H

H.239, enabling 4-13

H.239, See also sharing content

H.320, See ISDN

H.323

enabling 3-23

extension 3-6, 3-7, 3-9

H.323 Extension (E.164) (setting) 3-6, 3-7, 3-9,

4-42

Index

H.323 Name (setting) 3-6, 3-7

H.323 Settings (screen) 3-6, 3-7, 3-8

H.323, See also IP

H.331, See broadcast mode

headphones 2-24

help

from GMS administrator 5-7

on-screen 4-44, 4-45

home screen

adding sites 4-44

customizing 4-41, 4-41–4-47

settings 4-42

Home Screen Settings (screen) 4-42, 4-44

Horizontal Position (setting) 4-13

Host Name (setting) 3-4

I icons

camera 4-3, 4-4, 4-47, 4-48

displaying 4-7

line status 7-14

low battery 7-27

ImageShare II 2-29


Import Directory (utility) 5-5

IMUX, See BRI network interface

Incoming Video Call (setting) 4-16

indicators

call progress 7-14, 7-15

low battery icon 7-27

system, See lights

information resources 4-56

initial system configuration 3-3

Input Type (setting) 4-18, 4-23, 4-24

instructions, on-screen 4-44, 4-45, 7-1

internal CSU, output attenuation 3-17

internal ringer (VSX 3000) 4-16, 4-48

international access code, ISDN 4-39

International Dialing Prefix (setting) 3-17

interoperability issues, resolving 5-3

inverse multiplexer, See BRI network interface

IP

calls, enabling 3-23

connectivity tests 7-4, 7-5

See also LAN

Index–7


IP address

default gateway 3-5

displaying 4-43

DNS server 3-5

entering manually 3-4

gatekeeper 3-7


multicast 4-50

obtaining 3-4



SNMP network management workstation 5-10

unicast, of streaming server 4-50

WINS server 3-5

IP Address (setting) 3-4

IP Multicast Address (setting) 4-50

IP network, configuring 3-6–3-13

IP or ISDN Information (setting) 4-43

IP precedence 3-11

IR sensors

compatible with VSX 8000 2-30

VSX not compatible with VS4000 IR sensor

2-30

ISDN

BRI, configuring 3-14

calls, enabling 3-14, 3-16

channels dialed in parallel 3-14, 3-17

dialing prefix for outside line 3-16

enabling 3-23

line signaling protocol 3-17

network hardware requirements 2-12, 2-13

numbers, displaying 4-43

PRI, activating/deactivating channels 3-18

PRI, configuring 3-16, 3-17 restore PRI defaults 3-17

SPIDs 3-15

switch protocol 3-15, 3-17

voice-only calls, enabling 3-23

ISDN (screen) 3-14, 3-16, 3-18

ISDN International Access (setting) 4-39

ISDN PRI Info (screen) 3-18

ISDN PRI Status (screen) 3-18

ISDN Switch Protocol (setting) 3-15

ISDN Voice Algorithm (setting) 3-15, 3-17

J

jitter (call statistics) 6-2

K

Keypad Audio Confirmation (setting) 4-49

Index–8

kiosk mode 4-27, 4-41

description 4-30

kit

ceiling microphone 2-18

StereoSurround 2-25

L

LAN

configuring 3-4

connection, when required 2-10

See also IP

LAN cable (illustration) 1-2

LAN Properties (screen) 3-4, 3-5

LAN Speed (setting) 3-5

Language (setting) 4-39

Last Number Dialed (setting) 4-43

Level (setting) 4-18, 4-19

lighting

backlight compensation 4-2 brightness 4-2

lights

BRI network interface 7-29

power switch 2-31

PRI network interface 7-29

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface

7-30

system 7-28

Line Build Out (setting) 3-17

Line Input (setting) 4-13, 4-14, 4-19, 4-23, 4-24

audio line in level 4-18

Line Out 2 Phono (setting) 4-18, 4-19

Line Output (settings) 4-15

Line Outputs (setting) 4-20

Line Signaling (setting) 3-17

line status icons 7-14

Line Termination (read-only setting) 3-18

Local Date and Time (setting) 4-43

Localized Name (setting) 5-5

localized system name 5-3

Localized System Name (setting) 4-38

Location (screen) 3-15, 4-39

Location Name (setting) 5-10

location settings 4-39, 4-40

low battery icon 7-27

M

main camera, See cameras, primary

Management Servers (screen) 5-6

managing directories 5-5

managing system profiles 5-4

managing user access 4-41

marquee text 4-44

Master Audio Volume (setting) 4-20

maximum call duration 4-30, 4-33

Maximum Receive Bandwidth (setting) 3-12

Maximum Speed for Receiving Calls (setting)

3-24

Maximum Time in Call (setting) 4-30, 4-33

Maximum Transmit Bandwidth (setting) 3-12

meeting password 4-31

menu map 4-29

messages

network congestion 7-13, 7-27

sending to call participants 7-1

status, viewing 3-27

MIBs, downloading 5-9

Mic Identity (screen) 4-22

Mic Placement (screen) 4-22

microphone cable, See conference link cable

microphones

ceiling mount kit 2-18


configuring for stereo 4-22

coverage pattern 2-17

enabling 4-17

extension, for SoundStation VTX 1000 2-23

monaural operation 2-17

positioning 2-18

positioning for stereo 2-21, 2-25

powered 2-24

stereo operation 2-17, 2-20

supported cable configurations 2-19, 2-28

swapping right and left 4-22


when disabled 4-17

Microsoft Live Communication Server (LCS)

3-10

Midrange Speaker (setting) 4-14, 4-20

mixed calls, allowing 4-30, 4-33

mixer, See Vortex mixer

modem


configuring for closed captions 4-25

configuring to receive closed captions 4-26

connecting and configuring for closed captions

2-30

Monitor 1 (setting) 4-6, 4-8

Monitor 2 (setting) 4-7, 4-8

Monitor 2 (settings) 4-7

Index

Monitor Far-Site Audio (setting) 4-20

monitors

aspect ratio, specifying 4-6, 4-7

color balance adjustment 4-10 configuring 4-6–4-10

configuring content display 4-8

configuring for dual monitor emulation 4-9

for showing content 2-16 for showing people 2-16

specifying what to display 4-8

S-video 2-16


TV 2-16


VGA 2-16

VGA, as main monitors 2-16

video

format, specifying 4-6

video format, specifying 4-7

Monitors screen 4-6, 4-13

Motion (setting) 4-3, 4-4

mounting brackets, installing 2-10

multicast IP address 4-50 multicasting, See web streaming

Multipoint (setting) 4-42

multipoint calls

answering automatically 4-33, 4-34, 4-36

button on home screen 4-42

cascaded 4-37, 4-38

configuring 4-36 display mode 4-36

software registration key 4-35 trial mode 4-35

using PathNavigator 3-8, 4-37

Multipoint Mode (setting) 4-36

Multipoint Setup (screen) 4-36

Mute Auto-Answer Calls (setting) 4-16

My Contacts list 4-43, 4-44

My Information (screen) 5-7

My Information (setting) 4-43

N name

camera 4-3, 4-47, 4-48

DNS, system 3-4

H.323 3-6, 3-7

host 3-4

SIP 3-10

system 3-6, 3-7

system, displaying 4-43

system, in Simplified Chinese 4-38, 5-3

system, setting 4-38

Index–9


NAT


Public (WAN) Address (setting) 3-13

UPnP certified 3-13

NAT Configuration (setting) 3-13

NAT is H.323 Compatible (setting) 3-13

near end loop test 7-4

network

configuring using the setup wizard 3-3

diagnostic tools 7-3

IP, configuring 3-6–3-13

preparing 3-1

Network Address Translation, See NAT

network congestion message 7-13, 7-27

Network Dialing (screen) 3-24

network hardware requirements

for BRI 2-12, 2-13 for PRI 2-13 for serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 2-13

network interfaces

available for VSX systems 2-11, 3-14

BRI 2-11, 2-12, 2-13

BRI, configuring 3-14, 3-15

BRI, lights 7-29

connecting 2-12, 2-13

PRI 2-11, 2-13

PRI, configuring 3-16

PRI, lights 7-29

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 2-11, 2-13, 3-19,

3-20, 3-21

enabling 3-24

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530, lights 7-30

Network Mode (read-only setting) 3-18

news feed screen saver 4-46

Nortel Multimedia Communication Server

(MCS) 3-10

null modem adapter 2-30

null modem adapter (illustration) 1-7

Number (setting), gateway 3-9

Number + Extension (setting) 3-9

Number of Active Channels (read-only setting)

3-18

Number of Digits in DID Number (setting) 3-9

Number of Digits in Extension (setting) 3-9

Number of ISDN Channels to Dial in Parallel

(setting) 3-14, 3-17

Number of Router Hops (setting) 4-50

Numbering Plan (setting) 3-14, 3-17

O

Obtain IP Address Automatically (setting) 3-4

on-screen instructions, providing 4-44, 4-45, 7-1

options

multipoint calling 4-35 multipoint trial mode 4-35

People+Content IP 4-10

Options (screen) 4-35

Outside Line Dialing Prefix (setting) 3-14, 3-16,

3-22

P

packet loss (call statistics) 6-2

passwords

administrator, default 3-3, 4-28

administrator, deleting 7-7

administrator, setting and deleting 3-3, 4-28,

4-31

Global Directory 3-25

meeting, setting 4-31

SIP authentication 3-10

PathNavigator, using for multipoint calls 3-8,

4-37

PBX, unaccepted calls 7-15

People+Content

enabling for H.331 broadcasting 3-21

enabling H.239 4-13

People+Content IP

enabling 4-11

installing on a computer 4-12

option 4-10

requirements 4-11 supported resolutions 4-11

Phase (setting) 4-13

picture-in-picture, See PIP

ping test 7-4

PIP

configuring 4-7 displaying 4-7


Place a Call (screen), See home screen

placing test calls 3-26

playing recorded material 2-26

ports

fixed, specifying 3-12

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 3-19



TCP and UDP, specifying 3-13

Index–10

positioning

camera 2-8

microphones 2-18

microphones, for stereo 2-21, 2-25

monitors 2-8

SoundStation VTX 1000 2-18

SoundStation VTX 1000, for stereo 2-23

speakers, for stereo 2-25, 2-26 subwoofer 2-26

system 2-8, 2-9, 2-10

POTS, See analog phone

Power Frequency (setting) 4-2

power supplies 2-31 warranty advisory 2-31 power switch 2-31

powered microphones


connected to VSX 8000 2-24 used with audio mixer 2-24

Preferred Speed for Placing Calls (setting) 3-24

Preferred Speeds (screen) 3-24

prefix, gateway 3-9

Presentation mode (multipoint display) 4-36

presets, See camera presets

PRI Line Type (read-only setting) 3-18

PRI network interface 2-11, 2-13

activating/deactivating channels 3-18 configuring 3-16, 3-17, 3-18

hardware requirements 2-13

lights 7-29

line signaling formats 3-17 restore defaults 3-17

PRI Video Number (setting) 3-16

Primary Camera (setting) 4-2, 4-4

profiles

managing with VSX Web 5-4 settings that are included 5-4 storing on a computer 5-4 uploading from a computer 5-4

projector

connected to Visual Concert VSX 2-27

connecting to VSX 6000 or VSX 7000 2-16

Pro-Motion Video (setting) 4-3

Pro-Motion, specifying when to use 4-3

protocol

ISDN line signaling 3-17

ISDN switch 3-15, 3-17

transport, for SIP network 3-10

Proxy Server (setting) 3-10

Pulse Width (setting) 3-21

Index

PVEC (Polycom Video Error Concealment) 3-11

Q

Quality of Service (screen) 3-11, 3-12

Quality Preference (setting) 4-12

R

rack mounting brackets, installing 2-10

rear panel view

VSX 3000 2-1

VSX 5000 2-2

VSX 6000 2-2, 2-3

VSX 7000 2-4, 2-5

VSX 7000e 2-6

VSX 7000s 2-5

VSX 8000 2-7

Recent Calls

accessing with the remote control 4-49

button on home screen 4-34, 4-43

calls not listed 6-3 list 6-3

list, displaying 4-34

recent calls

See also Call Detail Report (CDR)

recording calls 2-27

configuring audio 4-15

configuring video source 4-8

setting volume 4-19, 4-20


while playing a VCR/DVD 4-17, 4-19, 4-20

refusing calls 4-34, 4-43

registering with Global Directory Server 3-25

Registrar Server (setting) 3-10

remote access, enabling 4-32

remote control

configuring 4-49 keypad audio confirmation 4-49


Remote Control (screen) 4-49

Remote Control Keypad (setting) 4-49 remote control, configuring 4-49

remote management 3-3, 4-32

tools available 5-1

requirements

browser, for VSX Web 3-3, 5-1

for People+Content IP 4-11

for updating software 3-27

Index–11

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series for using PathNavigator Conference On

Demand 3-8

hardware, for BRI network 2-12, 2-13 hardware, for PRI network 2-13

hardware, for serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530

network 2-13

software, for remote management 5-1

software, for SoundStation VTX 1000 2-22, 3-22

software, for viewing web streams 4-51

software, for Vortex mixer 2-24

reset system 7-7

Reset System (screen) 4-28, 7-7

resolution, VGA


for Visual Concert VSX 2-27

specifying, for Visual Concert VSX or

ImageShare II 4-12

restart system 7-7

actions that cause 3-4, 3-5, 4-32, Appendix-3

Restore Defaults (setting) 3-17

restoring system defaults 7-7

ring tones

setting 4-16, 4-48

volume 4-16

VSX 3000 4-16, 4-48 ringer, internal (VSX 3000) 4-16, 4-48

room layouts for stereo 2-21, 2-23, 4-22

room monitoring 5-2 enabling 4-32, 5-2

Room Telephone Number (setting) 3-22, 4-39

RS-232 Mode (setting) 4-4, 4-23, 4-25, 4-26

RS-232 serial port

configuring 4-25

configuring for a modem 4-26

configuring for a touch-panel control 4-25

configuring for a Vortex mixer 4-23

configuring for camera control 4-4

configuring for closed captions 4-26, 4-53, 4-54

configuring to provide Telnet trace 4-25 data pass-through 4-25

equipment used with 2-29

RS-366 Dialing (setting) 3-19

RS-449, See serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530

RS-530, See serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530

RSVP (Resource Reservation Setup Protocol)

3-11

RT signal polarity 3-20

RTS signal polarity 3-20

S

Save Global Directory to System (setting) 3-25

Index–12 screen saver

displaying a news feed 4-46

text 4-45

Screen Saver (screen) 4-45, 4-46

Screen Saver Wait Time (setting) 4-47

screens

diagnostic 7-2

diagram of system 4-29

system quick reference 7-2

security

allowing mixed calls 4-30, 4-33

controlling remote access 4-32, 5-2

home screen settings 4-42

room monitoring 5-2

System screen access 4-42

systems outside firewalls 3-13

Security (screen) 4-28, 4-29, 4-31, 4-32, 5-2

Send a Message (screen, VSX Web) 7-1

Send Content When PC Connects (setting) 4-13

sensor, IR 2-30

serial dialing 3-17

Serial Port (screen) 4-4, 4-23, 4-25, 4-26, 4-53, 4-54

serial port, See also RS-232 serial port

serial V.35/RS-449/ RS-530 network interface

enabling 3-24

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface

2-11, 2-13

call speed 3-19 calling profile 3-19

configuring 3-19, 3-20, 3-21

configuring signal polarity 3-20

crypto resync pulse 3-21

hardware requirements 2-13

lights 7-30

servers

DNS 3-5

streaming 4-50

WINS 3-5

setup wizard 3-3

sharing content by connecting a computer to a VSX system

2-29

configuring audio 4-13

configuring display 4-12

enabling H.239 3-23

specifying when to display 4-13

using a VCR/DVD 2-26

using ImageShare II 2-29

using People+Content IP 4-11

using Visual Concert VSX 2-27

Sharpness (setting) 4-3, 4-4

signal polarity

CTS 3-20

DCD 3-20

DSR 3-20

DTR 3-20

RT 3-20

RTS 3-20

ST 3-20

signal status, serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 7-5

SIP

configuring 3-10

enabling 3-23

password 3-10 proxy server 3-10 registrar server 3-10

restrictions 3-11

transport protocol 3-10 user name 3-10

SIP Settings (screen) 3-10

site buttons, adding 4-44

Sites (screen) 4-44

Sites (setting) 4-43

siting considerations 2-8, 2-18

Snap Button Option (setting) 4-49

Snapshot Timeout (setting) 4-8

SNMP

access, controlling 4-32

conditions reported 5-9

configuring 5-10

downloading and installing MIB 5-9

SNMP (screen) 5-9, 5-10

Softupdate 3-27

software registration key

multipoint 4-35

People+Content IP 4-11

software, updating 3-27

Sound Effects Volume (setting) 4-16

SoundStation VTX 1000

microphone coverage pattern 2-17 monaural operation 2-17

positioning 2-18

positioning extension microphones 2-23 positioning for stereo 2-23

software required 2-22

stereo operation 2-17, 2-23

telephone number 3-22


valid hardware configurations 2-22

Speaker Test (screen) 4-22, 7-6

speakerphone, See SoundStation VTX 1000

Index speakers

configuring 4-20

desktop, for VSX 3000 2-24

positioning for stereo 2-25, 2-26

required for StereoSurround 2-25

subwoofer 4-20

systems that include 2-24 systems that require 2-24

testing 7-6


Speed (setting) 3-19, 4-50

speed dial 4-44

Speed Dial list 4-43

SPIDs

automatic configuration 3-15 entering manually 3-15

split-screen, See dual monitor emulation

ST signal polarity 3-20

stabilizer feet, installing 2-9

statistics

call 6-2, 7-3

content 6-3, 7-4

status

call 7-3 network and call diagnostic tools 7-3

serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 7-5

system 7-3

status messages 3-27

StereoSurround

adjusting volume 4-22

configuring 4-21

enabling 4-17

hardware required for listening 2-25

microphone operation 2-17, 2-20

not compatible with echo cancellation 4-18

positioning microphones 2-21, 2-25

positioning SoundStation VTX 1000 2-23

positioning speakers 2-25, 2-26

SoundStation VTX 1000 operation 2-17, 2-23

swapping microphones 4-22 testing 4-22


StereoSurround kit 2-25

Streaming (screen) 4-50 streaming, See also web streaming

Subnet Mask (setting) 3-5

subwoofer

configuring 4-20

positioning 2-26

setting volume 4-20

Subwoofer Level (setting) 4-20

Index–13


Subwoofer Speaker (setting) 4-20, 4-21

suffix, gateway 3-9

S-video cable (illustration) 1-5

S-video to BNC adapter (illustration) 1-8

S-video to BNC cable (illustration) 1-8

Switch Protocol (setting) 3-17

switch protocol, ISDN 3-15

switch, power 2-31

system

configuration,initial 3-3

lights 2-31, 7-28

name 3-6, 3-7

name, displaying 4-43

name, displaying in Simplified Chinese 4-38,

5-3

positioning 2-9, 2-10

restarting 7-7 restoring factory defaults 7-7

screens quick reference 7-2

settings, deletingCDR, SeeCall Detail Report

(CDR)

System (setting) 4-42

System Description (setting) 5-10

System Info, accessing with the remote control

4-49

System Name (setting) 4-38, 4-43

System Phone Number (setting) 3-22

system profiles

managing with VSX Web 5-4 settings that are included 5-4 storing on a computer 5-4 uploading from a computer 5-4

System screen, allowing access 4-42

System Status (screen) 3-27, 7-3

T

T1, See PRI

Table Style (setting) 4-22

TCP Ports (setting) 3-13

technical support

contacting 7-30

from GMS administrator 5-7, 5-8

web page address 7-30

telephone cable (illustration) 1-6

Telephony (screen) 3-22 telephony, configuring 3-22

Telnet

access, controlling 4-32

trace, configuring system to provide 4-25

using to provide closed captions 4-55

Index–14

Terminal Endpoint ID (read-only setting) 3-18

test calls 3-26

test calls, stereo 4-22

tests

audio meter 7-6 color bar 4-10, 7-6

near end loop 7-4 ping 7-4

speaker 7-6

trace route 7-5

time

daylight saving 4-40

displaying 4-43

elapsed, displaying 4-34, 4-40

setting 4-39

to display far site name 4-34

zone 4-40

Time Between Pulses (setting) 3-21

Time Difference from GMT (setting) 4-40

Time Format (setting) 4-40

time in call, limiting 4-30

Time Server (setting) 4-40

time-out

content display 4-8

screen saver 4-47

tones

alert 4-16, 4-48

DTMF, generating 4-49

internal ringer (VSX 3000) 4-16, 4-48 ring 4-16, 4-48

touch-panel control 2-30

configuring 4-25


Trace Route test 7-5 trace route test 7-5

tracking calls 5-6

Transport Protocol (setting) 3-10

treble adjustment 4-20

troubleshooting

test calls 3-26

TV, See monitors

Type of Service (setting) 3-11

Type of Service Value (setting) 3-11

U

UDP Ports (setting) 3-13

updating software 3-27

Use Gatekeeper (setting) 3-7

Use PathNavigator for Multipoint Calls (setting)

3-8

Use RTS Signal for Resync Pulse (setting) 3-21

Use the Following IP Address (setting) 3-4

User Alert Tones (setting) 4-16

User Name, SIP 3-10

user settings

allowing access 4-31

auto-answer 4-34

backlight compensation 4-2

camera presets 4-5

far control of near camera 4-2

list 4-29

muting auto-answer calls 4-16

PIP 4-7

User Settings (screen), allowing access 4-31

User Settings button 4-29

utilities

Call Detail Report 6-4

Import Directory 5-5

Web Director (room monitoring) 5-2

web streaming 4-51

V

V.35 Ports Used (setting) 3-19

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 (screen) 3-19

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Serial Status (screen) 7-5

V.35/RS-449/RS-530, See also serial V.35/RS-

449/RS-530

VCR Far and Near Audio (setting) 4-15, 4-20

VCR format (setting) 4-7

VCR Record Source (setting) 4-8, 4-15

VCR/DVD

configuring audio 4-14, 4-15

connecting, to play 2-26

connecting, to record 2-27

troubleshooting 7-18, 7-19, 7-24

VCR/DVD Audio Out Always On (setting) 4-2,

4-17, 4-19, 4-20

VCR/DVD In Level (setting) 4-17, 4-19

VCR/DVD Out Level (setting) 4-17, 4-19, 4-20

Vertical Position (setting) 4-13

VGA cable (illustration) 1-2

VGA Input (screen) 4-13

VGA monitors 2-16 as main monitors 2-16

connected to Visual Concert VSX 2-27

connecting to VSX 6000 or VSX 7000 2-16

VGA Out (setting) 4-8

VGA Output with No Graphics (setting) 4-12

Index

VGA resolution


for Visual Concert VSX 2-27

VGA Resolution (setting) 4-12

video

color balance adjustment 4-10

data rate (call statistics) 6-2

diagnostics 7-6

error concealment 3-11

format, monitor 1 4-6

format, monitor 2 4-7

frame rate (call statistics) 6-2

Motion setting 4-3, 4-4

port, web streaming 4-50

Sharpness setting 4-3, 4-4

specifying bandwidth for People and Content

4-12

specifying what monitors display 4-8

Video Format (setting) 4-4

Video Format (setting), for broadcasting 3-21

Video Port (setting) 4-50

video protocol (call statistics) 6-2

Video Protocol (setting), for broadcasting 3-21

Video Quality (screen) 4-3, 4-4

Visual Concert VGA Out (setting) 4-8

Visual Concert VSX

as a LAN hub 2-27


supported cable configurations 2-28 valid hardware configurations 2-22, 2-27, 2-28

VGA resolution 2-27

Visual Concert VSX cable, See conference link

cable

voice algorithm for ISDN 3-15, 3-17

voice tracking 2-15, 4-4 calibrating 4-3, 4-4


voice-activated switching mode (multipoint

display) 4-36

voice-mail menu navigation, See Remote Control

Keypad (setting)

voice-only calls, enabling 3-23, 3-24

Index–15

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series volume

adjusting 7-24 alert tones 7-24

audio line in 4-18

bass 4-20 for recording calls 4-17, 4-19, 4-20 master control 4-20

sound effects 4-16, 7-24

subwoofer 4-20 treble 4-20


VCR/DVD playback 4-17, 4-18, 4-19

Vortex mixer


not compatible with echo cancellation 4-18

software requirements 2-24

VPN, configuring 3-13

VSX to VTX cable (lengths and part numbers)

2-28

VSX Web

accessing 5-2

accessing diagnostic screens 7-2

Call Detail Report, downloading 6-4

configuring browser 5-1

managing directories 5-5

managing system profiles 5-4

providing closed captions 4-55

restrictions 3-3, 5-2 room monitoring 4-32, 5-2

sending messages to call participants 7-1

VTX Telephone Number (setting) 3-22

W

Web Access Port (setting) 4-32 web access, controlling 4-32

web browser requirements 3-3

web browser, configuring to use VSX Web 5-1

Web Director 4-32, 5-2

See also room monitoring

web streaming

configuring 4-50 restrictions 4-50

starting and stopping 4-51


viewing 4-51

wide-screen monitors, configuring 4-6, 4-7

WINS Resolution (setting) 3-5

WINS Server (setting) 3-5

Z

Zoom video to fit screen (setting) 4-7

Index–16