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Administrator’s Guide
for the VSX Series
Version 8.5
May, 2006 Edition
3725-20235-010/A
VSX Version 8.5
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Trademark Information Polycom®, the Polycom logo design, SoundStation®, SoundStation VTX 1000®, ViaVideo®, ViewStation®, and Vortex® are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. Conference Composer™, Global Management System™, ImageShare™, Instructor RP™, iPower™, MGC™, PathNavigator™, People+Content™, PowerCam™, Pro-Motion™, 2 QSX™, ReadiManager™, Siren™, StereoSurround™, V IU™, Visual Concert™, VS4000™, and VSX™ are trademarks of Polycom, Inc. in the United States and various other countries
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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 3000A, VSX 5000, VSX 6000, VSX 6000A, 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,
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Contents 1 Introducing the VSX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 VSX Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Desktop Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 VSX 5000 Set-top System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 VSX 6000 and
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Connecting Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Connecting Document Cameras to Desktop Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Connecting Cameras to Component Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Configuring the System to Use a Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Specifying SIP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Adding and Removing Microsoft LCS Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Specifying Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . .
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Setting the Room and Remote Access Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Screens that Require the Room Password for Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Letting Users Customize the Workspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33 Limiting What Users Can Do With the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Using the System for Specialized Applic
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Contents Viewing the Management Servers List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Requiring an Account Number for Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Adding My Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Requesting Technical Support from the Global Management System Administrator . 5-9 Setting Up SNMP . . . . . . . . .
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Notices-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1 x
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1 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. 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
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Desktop Systems Two models of VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A are available — IP only, and IP with ISDN. Name Component Description VSX 3000 The VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A systems deliver VSX 3000A high-quality, video communication in an all-in-one appliance that includes the camera, LCD screen, speakers, and microphone. Remote Control The remote control is designed to make it easy to set up and operate the system — color-coded buttons corr
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Introducing the VSX Series VSX 5000 Set-top System The VSX 5000 system includes the following components. Name Component Description VSX 5000 The VSX 5000 is a compact, entry-level system with an all-electronic, built-in camera. Microphone The microphone provides audio input to the system. Remote Control The remote control is designed to make it easy to set up and operate the system — color-coded buttons correspond to system features. LAN cable Connect the system to the IP network with the
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A Set-top Systems The VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A systems include the following components. Name Component Description VSX 6000 The VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A systems are VSX 6000A entry-level video conferencing systems for IP and SIP networks only. Microphone The microphone provides audio input to the system. Remote Control The remote control is designed to make it easy to set up and operate the system — color-coded buttons correspond to
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Introducing the VSX Series VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems The VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s systems include the following components. Name Component Description VSX 7000 The VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s systems provide VSX 7000s cutting-edge video conferencing technology for IP and other networks. Subwoofer and The subwoofer provides additional depth to the power sound, creating a high-quality sonic space comparable to a home theater system. Microphone The microphone provides audio input to the
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series VSX 7000e Component System The VSX 7000e includes the following components. Name Component Description VSX 7000e The VSX 7000e is a video component system for medium-sized conferencing rooms. S-Video cables Connect monitors and third-party cameras with the S-video cables. Audio cable Connect the system’s audio output to the monitor or to an external audio system. LAN cable Connect the system to the IP network with the LAN cable. Telephone cable Connec
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Introducing the VSX Series Name Component Description Adapters Use the composite video adapters with VCR Composite Null-modem cables. video adapters Use the null-modem adapters with a serial cable adapters 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. DB-15 to DB-9 adapter Documentation • Read Me First • Setting Up the VSX 7000e System • VSX Documentatio
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series VSX 8000 Component System The VSX 8000 system includes the following components. Name Component Description 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 Use with standard S-video cables to connect the main camera and alternate main monitor to the system’s BNC connectors. Audio cable Connect the system’s audio output to the monitor or to an ex
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Introducing the VSX Series Name Component Description Adapters Use the composite video adapters with VCR Composite Null-modem cables. video adapter The spring cage (Phoenix) connectors fit the adapters 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
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Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Industry-Leading Audio Quality • Polycom StereoSurround™ — StereoSurround is standard in VSX systems. 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 vide
