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Contents

Chapter 1 - Introducing the

ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Systems

Key Features ............................................................................................................................................1-2
Breakthrough Video Quality ..........................................................................................................1-2
Industry-Leading Audio Quality ..................................................................................................1-2
AES Encryption Support ................................................................................................................1-2
Additional Security Features .........................................................................................................1-3
Easy Calling ......................................................................................................................................1-3
Rich Conference Experience ...........................................................................................................1-3
Enhanced User Experience .............................................................................................................1-4
Network Flexibility .........................................................................................................................1-4
Remote Management ......................................................................................................................1-5
Easy Installation ...............................................................................................................................1-5
Standard System Components ..............................................................................................................1-6
Main System .....................................................................................................................................1-6
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................1-6
Main Camera ....................................................................................................................................1-7
Microphone ......................................................................................................................................1-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................1-7
Hardware Kit ....................................................................................................................................1-8
Cables ................................................................................................................................................1-8
Documentation ...............................................................................................................................1-10
Optional System Components ............................................................................................................1-11
Network Interface Modules .........................................................................................................1-11
Additional Microphone Pod ........................................................................................................1-11
Visual ConcertFX ..........................................................................................................................1-12
Document Camera or Other Additional Camera .....................................................................1-12
Additional Monitor .......................................................................................................................1-13
VCR ..................................................................................................................................................1-13
Projector ..........................................................................................................................................1-13
Other Optional Components .......................................................................................................1-14

Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your System Hardware

Standard System Set-up .........................................................................................................................2-2
Positioning the Main System .........................................................................................................2-2
Main Camera ....................................................................................................................................2-3
Main Monitor ...................................................................................................................................2-5
Microphone ......................................................................................................................................2-7
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................2-8
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................2-9
Optional Equipment Set-up ................................................................................................................2-10
Network Interface Modules .........................................................................................................2-10
ISDN Network Hardware Checklist ....................................................................................2-11
Quad BRI Network Interface Module .................................................................................2-11
PRI Network Interface Module ............................................................................................2-13