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ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 API Guide
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VIEWSTATION EX specifications

The Polycom VIEWSTATION EX is a cutting-edge video conferencing system designed to enhance communication in professional settings. Known for its robustness and reliability, the VIEWSTATION EX seamlessly combines superior video and audio quality with user-friendly features, making it a preferred choice for businesses and organizations seeking to improve collaboration.

One of the main features of the VIEWSTATION EX is its exceptional video quality. The system supports a resolution of up to 640x480 pixels at a frame rate of 30 frames per second, ensuring that users experience sharp and clear visuals during video calls. This high-quality video output is complemented by the inclusion of Polycom’s patented Continuous Presence technology, which allows multiple video feeds to be displayed simultaneously, making it easier for participants to engage in discussions.

Audio quality is another significant strength of the VIEWSTATION EX. The system is equipped with advanced echo cancellation technology, which eliminates background noise and ensures that voices come through clearly. With built-in microphones and support for optional external audio devices, the system delivers crystal-clear sound, allowing participants to communicate effectively regardless of their location.

The VIEWSTATION EX is also flexible in terms of connectivity options. It features a variety of input and output ports, including standard video connections and audio interfaces, making it compatible with numerous peripherals and additional equipment. This versatility allows organizations to tailor the system to their specific needs and integrate it seamlessly into existing infrastructure.

Moreover, the VIEWSTATION EX supports a range of network protocols, enabling users to connect over Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN) as well as IP networks. This adaptability ensures that organizations can choose the most suitable method for their communication requirements, whether it’s through traditional telephone lines or modern internet protocols.

Another key characteristic of the VIEWSTATION EX is its intuitive user interface. The system features simple navigation controls and an on-screen menu that makes it easy for users to schedule and join meetings, adjust settings, and manage video conferences without needing extensive technical expertise.

In summary, the Polycom VIEWSTATION EX stands out for its high-definition video quality, exceptional audio performance, versatile connectivity options, protocol support, and user-friendly interface. These features collectively make it an excellent choice for organizations looking to enhance their video conferencing capabilities and improve collaboration among remote teams.

Contents

ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 API GuideVS4000 User’s Guide April 2003 Edition Release 1725-10656-004 Trademark Information Patent Information Contents callstate gatewayprefix nearloop streammulticastip isdnareacode and VS4000 API Guide ViewStation EX, ViewStation FXPolycom, Inc. What’s New in Release 5.0? button near commandCommand Command Accessing the API Interface Using TelnetUsing the RS-232Interface Connecting the Serial Cable Starting a Communications Session ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX RS-232Interface Information RS-232User Interface ScreenBaud Rate RS-232ModesPage Flow Control Near-SideModeFar-SideMode Resulting Operation Pin Number Function RS-232Serial Cable Pinout and Connections VS4000 Pin NumberFunction Polycom, Inc. Using the “listen” or “dial” Command Status DisplayB Channel Status Message Example Example Polycom, Inc. Page Syntax Summary ExampleExample Example About the “get” Subcommand ExampleResponse Example System Commands <“str”|1..64>Description Example abk <batch|all|letter|range> Subcommandsabk batch <0..59> adminpassword adminpassword <set|get> passwordabk all abk letter <a..z> abk range <a..b> Examples advnetstats User Interface Screen Locationadvnetstats advnetstats Sample Output Examples allowabkchanges allowabkchanges <yes|no|get>Enables the Allow Address Book Changes option Disables the Allow Address Book Changes option allowdialing allowmixedcallsallowdialing yes no get allowmixedcalls <yes|no|get> allowusersetup allowusersetup <yes|no|get>allowremotemon allowremotemon <get> answer audioqualityanswer <phone|video> audioquality <set|get> audioqualityg7221 audioqualityg7221 <set|get>audioqualityg7221 get Example autoanswer autoanswer <yes|no|donotdisturb|get>Example User Interface Screen Location autodiscovernat autoh323dialingautodiscovernat yes no get autoh323dialing <yes|no|get> backlightcompensation backlightcompensation <yes|no|get>Displays the current setting yes or no Example button Description preset volume+volume delete callpreference callpreference h320 h323 both getExample Example callstate callstate <register|unregister|get>Output to Example Description camera camera <near|far|register|unregister>camera <near|far> stop Subcommands near tracking to_presets near move continuousnear move discrete near <setposition|getposition> <x> <y> <z> far subcommands far tracking to_presetsregister unregister subcommand Camera source camera1ptz camera1ptz <yes|no|get>Example Example camera4ptz cameradirectioncamera4ptz <yes|no|get> cameradirection <normal|reversed|get> camerainput camerainput <1|2|3|4> <off|s-video|composite|get>Example User Interface Screen Location chaircontrol SubcommandsExample Example Requests voice activated switching set_password <“ string>Example req_term_name <term_no> colorbar countrycolorbar on off country <set|get> <algeria..zimbabwe> dataconferencetype dataconferencetype <off|netmeeting|t120| get>Examples User Interface Screen Location defaultgateway defaultgateway <set|get>defaultgateway get daylightsavings dhcp dhcp <off|client|server|get>Example User Interface Screen Location dial dial <addressbook|auto|manual|phone>dial phone <dialstring> User Interface Screen Location dialchannels dialchannels <parallel|oneatatime|get>Examples Description diffserv diffserv <set|get><0..63>diffserv set <0..63> diffserv get dir string display call display whoamidisplay call Output Sample displaybolt Ouputdisplaybolt dd Description displayglobaladdresses displaygraphicsdisplayglobaladdresses <yes|no|get> displaygraphics <yes|no|get> displayipext displayipisdninfodisplayipext <yes|no|get> Enables the display of the IP extension displayparams displayparamsOutput partial Displays the current setting yes or no dns <set|get> <1..4>xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx dns get <1..4> dynamicbandwidth dynamicbandwidth <yes|no|get>Enables the option Description e164ext e164ext <set|get> e.164namee164ext get Disables the option echocanceller echocanceller <yes|no|get>Response User Interface Screen Location enablesnapshots enablesnmpenablesnmp <yes|no|get> enablesnmp <yes|no|get> exit farcontrolnearcameraexit farcontrolnearcamera <yes|no|get> farloop farnametimedisplayfarloop <on|off> farnametimedisplay <set|get> gabpassword gabpassword <set|get> passwordgabk batch gabk batch <0..59> gabserverip gabserverip <set|get>gabserverip set xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx gabserverip set gabserverip get gatekeeperip gatekeeperip <set|get>gatekeeperip get User Interface Screen Location gatewayareacode gatewayareacode <set|get> areacodeSets the area code when followed by the areacode Displays the current setting for this option gatewaycountrycode gatewaycountrycode <set|get> numberDescription Example gatewayext gatewayext <set|get> gateway extensiongatewayext set gateway extension gatewayext set gatewayext get gatewaynumber gatewaynumber <set|get> numberDescription Example gatewaynumbertype gatewaynumbertype <did|number+extension|get>Displays the current setting did or Description gatewayprefix gatewayprefix <set|get><valid speed> valueDescription set <“valid speed”> gatewaysetup gatewaysetupOutput Example gatewaysuffix gatewaysuffix <set|get><valid speed> valueDescription set <“valid speed”> gendial generatetonegendial 0..9|#| generatetone <on|off> get screen gmscityget screen Output Example gmscontactemail gmscontactemail <set|get> emailExample User Interface Screen Location gmscontactfax gmscontactfax set get faxDescription Example gmscontactnumber gmscontactnumber <set|get> numberDescription Example gmscontactperson gmscontactperson <set|get> personDescription Example gmscountry gmscountry getDescription Example gmsstate gmsstate getDescription Example gmstechsupport gmstechsupport <set|get> tech support digitsgmstechsupport get Description gmsurl gmsurl get <1..10>Description Example graphicsmonitor graphicsmonitor <tv|fxvga|visualconcert|get>command graphicsmonitor fxvga is similar to command graphicsmonitor visualconcert is graphicsmonitorfxvga graphicsmonitortvgraphicsmonitorfxvga <on|off|get> graphicsmonitortv on off get graphicsmonitorvisualconcert graphicsmonitorvisualconcert <on|off|get>Disables the TV monitor as the graphics monitor Displays the current setting on or off h323name h323name <set|get> H.323nameh323name get Description hangup helphangup <phone|video> hangup phone hangup video 1..3 hangup video Output to Example 1 partial Examplehelp verbose hires Output to Example 2 partialhires <2|3> <yes|no|get> Description history historyOutput to Example User Interface Screen Location hostname hostname <set|get> hostnamehostname set hostname hostname set hostname get Description ipaddress ipaddress <set|get>ipaddress set xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx ipaddress set ipaddress get ipdialspeed ipdialspeed <set|get><valid speed><on|off>Example User Interface Screen Location ipprecedence ipprecedence <set|get> <0..5>ipprecedence set <0..5> ipprecedence get Displays the current setting ipstat ipstatDescription Output to Example keypadaudioconf languagekeypadaudioconf <yes|no|get> language get lanport Sets the command. It requires a parameter fromDisplays the current setting Example lanstat <min|misc|reset|sec|tmin|total> lanstatlanstat min lanstat tmin lanstat tmin 0..60 lanstat total Example Output to ExampleOutput to Example lanstat min listen listen <phone|video|sleep>Description Example maxgabinternationalcallspeed maxgabinternationalcallspeed getDescription Example maxgabinternetcallspeed maxgabinternetcallspeed <set|get> <valid speed>maxgabinternetcallspeed get Description maxgabisdncallspeed maxgabisdncallspeed <set|get> <valid speed>maxgabisdncallspeed get Description maxtimeincall maxtimeincall <set|get>Description Example mcupassword mcupassword passwordmcupassword Description meetingpassword meetingpassword <set|get> passwordpassword Description mpautoanswer mpautoanswer <yes|no|donotdisturb|get>Description Example mpmode Displays the current setting for this optionUser Interface Screen Location Description mute mute <near|far|register|unregister>mute near <on|off|toggle|get> mute far get mute register mute unregister muteautoanswercalls nearloopmuteautoanswercalls <yes|no|get> nearloop <on|off> netmeetingip netmeetingip <set|get>netmeetingip get Disables the Near End Loop netstats netstatsnetstats Description numdigitsdid numdigitsdid <0..24|get>numdigitsdid <0..24> numdigitsdid get User Interface Screen Location numdigitsext numdigitsext <0..24|get>numdigitsext <0..24> numdigitsext get Displays the current setting numberofmonitors outboundcallroutenumberofmonitors <1..4|get> numberofmonitors <1..4> numberofmonitors get pause pcportpause <0..65535> Example ping ping <ip_addr> countDisplays the current setting Example switchnumber|didextnumber|extension|get> preferredaliaspip <on|off|auto|get> preferredalias<isdnnumber|fulldidnumber| preset preset <near|far|register|unregister>preset unregister switchnumber primarycallchoice primarycallchoice <isdn|ip|manual|get>Example Description primarycamera primarycamera <1|2|3|4|get>Displays the current setting isdn, ip, or manual Displays the current setting 1, 2, 3, or queuecommands queuecommands <yes|no|get>registerthissystem registerthissystem <yes|no|get> repeat repeat <1..64>Enables this option register this system Disables this option requireacctnumtodial requireacctnumtodial <yes|no|get>Enables the option Disables the option roomphonenumber roomphonenumber <set|get> room phone numberDescription Example rs232 rs232 mode flowcontrol baudSubcommands Description screen run <scriptfilename>User Interface Screen Location Description secondarycallchoice secondarycallchoice <isdn|ip|none|get>disableui enableui sendonlypreferredalias serialnumsendonlypreferredalias <yes|no|get> serialnum setaccountnumber showaddrsingabsetaccountnumber <account number> showaddrsingab <h320|h323|both|get> showpopup showpopup <text to display>Displays the current setting h320, h323, or both Example sleep slidessleep slides select <pres> snapshot snapshot <0|1|2|3|4|register|unregister>password Example snapshotcamera snapshotcamera <1|2|3|4|get>Displays the current setting 1, 2, 3, or Example snapshottimeout snapshottimeout <yes|no|get>Description Example snmpadmin snmpadmin <set|get> admin namesnmpadmin set admin_name snmpadmin set snmpadmin get snmpcommunity snmpcommunity <set|get> community nameDescription Example snmpconsoleip snmplocationsnmpconsoleip <set|get> snmpconsoleip get soundeffectsvolume soundeffectsvolume <set|get|test> <0..10>Example User Interface Screen Location stdout streamstdout <on|off> stream <start|stop> streamannounce streamannounce <yes|no|get>Enables streaming announcement Disables streaming announcement streamaudioport streamaudioport <set|get> stream audio portstreamaudioport get setting, omit the parameter streamenable streamenable <yes|no|get>streammulticastip streammulticastip <set|get> ip address streamrestoredefaults streamrestoredefaultsDisplays the current setting Example streamrouterhops streamrouterhops <set|get> number router hopsstreamrouterhops get Description streamspeed streamvideoportstreamspeed <192|256|384|512|get> streamvideoport <set|get> video port subnetmask subnetmask <set|get>subnetmask get Displays the current setting systembehindnat systembehindnat <yes|no|get>Description Example systemname systemname <set|get> system namesystemname set system name systemname get Description t120nameip t120nameip <set|get> name or ipDescription Example tcpports techsupporttcpports <set|get> tcpports get teleareacode teleareacode <set|get> telephone area codeteleareacode get Example telecountrycode telecountrycode <set|get> telephone country codetelecountrycode get Example telenumber telenumber <set|get> telephone numbertelenumber set telephone number telenumber set telenumber get testlan arp testlan dcuinfotestlan arp testlan dcuinfo testlan dns testlan echotestlan dns <name or ip> testlan echo <ip_addr> Example Output to ExampleExample Output to Example testlan ping testlan ping <ip_addr>counttestlan ping <ip_addr> Description textinput timediffgmttextinput <text to input> timediffgmt <-12:00..+00:00..+12:00|get> typeofservice typeofservice <ipprecedence|diffserv|get>udpports udpports <set|get> usefixedports usefixedports <yes|no|get>Enables the use of Used Fixed Ports Disables the use of Used Fixed Ports usegatekeeper usegatekeeper <off|specify|auto|get>Description Example usepathnavigator usepathnavigator <always|never|required| get>Description Example User Interface Screen Location Polycom, Inc. validateacctnum vcbuttonvalidateacctnum <yes|no|get> vcbutton <play|stop|get|register|unregister> vcraudioout vcraudioout <yes|no|get>Example Description vcrrecordsource versionvcrrecordsource auto near far get version vgaoffmode <black|nosignal|get> vgahorizposvgaoffmode vgahorizpos <left|right|get> vgaphase vgaphase <increase|decrease|get>Displays the current setting black or nosignal Increases the phase vgaresolution vgaresolution <800x600|1024x768| 1280x1024|get>vgavertpos vgavertpos <up|down|get> volume volume <set|up|down|get|register| unregister>volume set Displays the current setting up or down waitfor waitfor <callcomplete|systemready| receivingcall>User Interface Screen Location Description wake wanipaddresswake wanipaddress <set|get> whoami widescreenvideowhoami widescreenvideo <yes|no|get> winsresolution winsresolution <yes|no|get>Enables WINS resolution Disables WINS resolution winsserver winsserver <set|get>winsserver get Description ISDN BRI Commands isdnareacodeisdnareacode <set|get> area code Sets the ISDN area code when followed by the area isdncountrycode isdncountrycode <set|get> country codeDescription Example isdndialingprefix isdndialingprefix <set|get> isdn prefixDescription Example isdndialspeed isdndialspeed <set|get> <valid speed> <on|off>Enables the specified speed valid speed Disables the specified speed valid speed isdnnum DescriptionExample User Interface Screen Location spidnum DescriptionExample User Interface Screen Location ISDN PRI Commands priareacodepriareacode <set|get> area code Displays the current setting pricallbycall pricallbycall <set|get>Description Example prichannel prichannel <set|get> <all|1..<23|30>> <on|off>Description Example Important PRI Channel Information ExampleExample User Interface Screen Location pricsu pricsu <internal|external|get>Sets the internal CSU mode. This is the default command on page pridialchannels pridialchannels <set|get> <1..12|15>Description Example priintlprefix priintlprefix <set|get> prefixDescription Example prilinebuildout prilinebuildout set <0|-7.5|-15|-22.5>prilinebuildout get Displays the current setting prilinesignal prilinesignal <set|get><esf/b8zs|crc4/hdb3| hdb3>Description Example prinumber prinumber <set|get> pri numberprinumber set pri number prinumber set prinumber get prinumberingplan prinumberingplan <isdn|unknown|get>Description Example prioutsideline prioutsideline <set|get> outside_lineDescription Example priswitch priswitch getDescription Example V.35/RS-449/RS-530/RS-366Commands cts <normal|inverted|get>dcd <normal|inverted|get> Sets the signal to normal high voltage is logic dcdfilter dcdfilter <on|off|get>Sets the signal to inverted low voltage is logic Displays the current setting normal or inverted dsranswer dsr <normal|inverted|get>dsranswer <on|off|get> Sets the signal to normal high voltage is logic dtr <normal|inverted|on|get> ExampleUser Interface Screen Location Description h331audiomode Descriptiong728 g711u h331framerate h331framerate <30|15|10|7.5|get>Displays the current setting for this option User Interface Screen Location h331videoprotocol h331videoformath331videoprotocol <h263|h261|get> h331videoformat <fcif|get> rs366dialing rs366dialing on off getExample User Interface Screen Location rt <normal|inverted|get> rts normal inverted getSets the signal to normal high voltage is logic Sets the signal to inverted low voltage is logic st <normal|inverted|get> Sets the signal to normal falling edge sends dataExample User Interface Screen Location v35broadcastmode v35debugv35broadcastmode <on|off|get> v35debug <0..3> <on|off> v35dialingprotocol v35numv35dialingprotocol <rs366|get> v35num <set|get> <1b1|1b2> v35 number v35portsused v35portsused <1|1+2|get>Example User Interface Screen Location v35prefix v35prefix <set|get> <valid speed> valueExample User Interface Screen Location v35profile ExampleUser Interface Screen Location Description Example ExampleOutput to Example User Interface Screen Location v35suffix v35suffix <set|get> <valid speed> valueDescription set valid speed User Interface Screen Location Examplev35suffix set 128 ”#4#2” License Restrictions Important SafeguardsSafety and Legal Notices Warranty Limitation of Remedies and DamagesUSA and Canadian Regulatory Notices FCC Notice Safety and Legal Notices Part 68 FCC Rules EEA Regulatory Notices CE MarkDeclaration of Conformity Konformitetserklæring Dichiarazione di conformità Verklaring van overeenstemmingDeclaração de Conformidade Declaración de conformidad Installation Instructions Special Safety InstructionsUnderwriters Laboratories Statement

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