System Back Panel Views | Polycom VSX Series specs

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Setting Up Your System Hardware

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 and VSX 3000A Connector Panel

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

Composite video input to system

For video from camera or VCR/DVD

Stereo output from system

For desktop speakers

BRI ports For ISDN calls (Not present on IP-only systems)

Audio input to system

For audio from VCR/DVD

LAN port

For IP or SIP calls, People+Content IP, and VSX Web

Power connector

For power supply

Power switch

(one of three)

VGA input to system

For computer to use system as a computer monitor

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Polycom VSX Series manual System Back Panel Views, VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Connector Panel

Contents

Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Trademark Information About This Guide Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Contents Configuring Network Use Customizing the VSX System Managing the System Remotely System Usage and Statistics Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series This guide covers instructions for the following models VSX Models Name Component Description VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Desktop Systems VSX 5000 system includes the following components VSX 5000 Set-top System VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A Set-top Systems VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems VSX 7000e includes the following components VSX 7000e Component System Setting Up the VSX 7000e System VSX 8000 system includes the following components VSX 8000 Component System Breakthrough Video Quality Key Features Rich Conference Experience Industry-Leading Audio Quality Enhanced User Experience Easy Installation Remote Management Security System Back Panel Views VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Connector Panel Conference link Power connector For power supplyPower switch VGA output from system VSX 5000 Back Panel VSX 6000 Back Panel From system For main monitor VSX 6000A Back PanelVideo output Audio output from system VSX 7000 Back Panel Power switch Conference link VCR/DVD output from system VSX 7000s Back PanelVCR/DVD input to system VGA output from system For VGA monitor Network interface bay VCR/DVD input to Camera 1 control System ConnectorVSX 7000e Back Panel Line level audio Analog phone Port Input to system Input to Balanced audio System VSX 8000 Back PanelVCR/DVD input Analog phone To system Port Camera 1 control IR sensor Positioning Desktop Systems Positioning the System Positioning Set-top Systems Positioning Component Systems Connecting to the LAN Connecting to Other Networks Connecting Desktop Systems to the Isdn BRI Network VSX system Network interface module Additional device If your network is You will needSerial 35/RS-449/ RS-530 Connecting Cameras to Component Systems Connecting CamerasConnecting Document Cameras to Desktop Systems Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems Using a Desktop System as the Monitor for a Computer VSX System Main Monitor Second Monitor Connecting Monitors and ProjectorsConnecting Monitors to Set-Top Systems Connecting Monitors to Component Systems About Polycom Microphones and the SoundStation VTX Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Setting Up Your System Hardware Placing Polycom Microphones to Send Stereo from Your Site One Microphone Two Microphones This is valid This is not valid Not used Left Connecting Speakers to Component Systems Connecting SpeakersConnecting Speakers or Headphones to Desktop Systems Connecting Speakers to Set-top Systems Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from Far Sites Connecting VCR/DVDs Connecting Content Sharing Equipment Points to note about Visual Concert VSX Connecting a Visual Concert VSX to Set-top Systems Or 10 ft 3 m 2457-20910-002 Connecting Computers to Component Systems Connecting an ImageShare II to Component Systems Connecting Touch-Panel Controls Connecting Control and Accessibility EquipmentConnecting Closed Captioning Equipment VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A systems have three power switches Powering OnConnecting IR Sensors to VSX 8000 Systems Powering On the VSX 3000 or VSX 3000A Desktop System Powering On Set-top and Component Systems Getting the Network Ready Configuring Network Use This information Your Network Connectivity ChecklistShould be provided by Configuring with the Setup Wizard Configure these settings Configuring LAN PropertiesGo to System Admin Settings LAN Properties Select and configure these settings Go to System Admin Settings Network IP H.323 Settings Configuring IP Network SupportSpecifying H.323 Settings Gatekeeper IP Setting Description Use GatekeeperAuthentication Available when Use Gatekeeper is set to Specify with PIN Multipoint Calls Setting Description UsePathNavigator for Configuring Integration with Avaya Networks Select two or three times and configure these settings Configuring Network Use Go to System Admin Settings Network IP SIP Settings Specifying SIP Settings Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server LCS Show My Offline Contacts Setting Description Display Contacts Go to System Admin Settings Network IP Quality of Service Specifying Quality of Service Setting Description Fixed Ports Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NATGo to System Admin Settings Network IP Firewall UDP Ports Setting Description TCP PortsSetting Description Enable Traversal NAT Configuration Enterprise Location B Service ProviderEnterprise Location a IP Network Go to System Admin Settings Network Isdn Configuring Isdn SupportConfiguring the BRI Network Interface Protocol Isdn Voice Setting Description Isdn SwitchConfiguration Setting Description Area Code Configuring the PRI Network Interface Restore Defaults Setting Description Line SignalingSwitch Protocol Setting Description Numbering Plan Line Termination PRI E1 only Go to System Admin Settings Network V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Hangup Setting DescriptionDelayed DCD Answer on DSR Enable People+Content Setting Description Crypto ResyncUse RTS Signal for Setting Description Enable Broadcast System Telephone Configuring Telephony with the SoundStation VTXGo to System Admin Settings Network Telephony Setting Description Room Telephone Go to System Admin Settings Network Call Preference Configuring Call Preferences 320 Enable VoiceEnable Analog Setting Description Preferred Dialing Make sure the system is registered with a gatekeeper Configuring Dialing Order Settings Configuring the Directory Server Settings Configuring the Global Directory Directory Server. You can enter up to five addresses Setting the Dialing RulesGo to System Admin Settings Global Services Dialing Rules Checking System Status ¾ Go to System Diagnostics System StatusPlacing a Test Call Keeping your Software Current Designing Video Behaviors Customizing the VSX System Go to System Admin Settings Cameras Configuring Camera Settings and Video Quality Options Out Always On Setting Description VCR/DVD Audio Format to Composite. VSX Go to this screen Configure these settings CamerasCamera Settings Set the RS-232 Mode to Sony PTZ camera Disable the Enable Polycom StereoSurround setting Points to note about using automatic camera tracking Go to System Admin Settings Monitors Monitors Configuring Monitors Activation Setting Description MonitorOutput upon Screen Saver VCR Display Icons Setting Description Zoom VideoTimeout To Fit Screen VGA Out VisualConcert VGA Out Near site presses PIP Setting UpSelect Dual Monitor Emulation Using in a Call Call connects Go to System Diagnostics Video Set Output upon Screen Saver Activation to Black Configuring Content Display Configuring Content Display with People+Content IP To enable People+Content IP on a VSX system Select Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, or Phase Go to System Admin Settings Monitors Graphics VGA Select two times and configure this setting Select and select where to display ContentConfigure this setting Go to System Admin Settings Audio Audio Settings Audio I/O Set Line Inputs to VCR Configuring VCR/DVD Player SettingsAdjust the VCR/DVD In Level for Record Source Go to this screen Configure these settings MonitorsAdjust the VCR/DVD Out Level if Enable VCR/DVD Audio Out Always VSX Alerts you to incoming calls VSX 3000A Configuring General Audio SettingsOn the microphone or on the remote control Designing Audio Behaviors Select and enter VCR/DVD settings for the VSX 7000e system Select and enter line input settings Select and enter VCR/DVD settings for the VSX 8000 system Select and enter speaker settings Audio Levels Set Subwoofer Speaker to Off Configuring StereoSurround SettingsPoints to note about StereoSurround Speaker Test Configuring VSX Systems for a Polycom Vortex MixerGo to this screen Configure these settings Mic Placement Mic Identity Set Input type to Line Input Configuring Microphones Connected to Audio InputsDisable Echo Canceller Serial Ports Set RS-232 Mode to Vortex Mixer for Select Enable Phantom Power to supply Go to this screen Configure these settings Audio InputEnable Echo Canceller Select Echo Canceller Setting Description Baud Rate Configuring RS-232 EquipmentConfiguring for Use with a Touch Panel Control Go to System Admin Settings General Settings Serial Port Configuring for Use with a Modem To maintain this You can allow users to Security level Managing User Access to Settings and FeaturesDesigning the User Experience Select Reset System Go to System Admin Settings General Settings SecurityGo to System Diagnostics Reset System Screens that Require the Room Password for Access PIP Auto-Answer Multipoint Mute Auto-Answer Calls Setting Passwords and Security Options Using Security Mode Enabling AES Encryption Points to note about Security Mode Configuring Call Settings Recent Calls Setting the Call Answering ModeSetting Description Display Time Call Detail Report Enter the multipoint option key Configuring Multipoint CallingGo to System Admin Settings General Settings Options Multipoint Mode Go to System Admin Settings Monitors Multipoint SetupSetting Description Auto-Answer Page Including More Than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call Configuring Directory Settings Associated with your system number Setting Date, Time, and LocationGo to System Admin Settings General Settings Location Setting Description Date Format Select and configure these settings Advanced Users Infrequent Users Kiosk ModeCustomizing the Workspace Appearance New Users 164 Directory Setting Description Dialing DisplayContact List Call Quality Local Date IP or IsdnInformation My Information Displaying Contacts on the Home Screen Click Utilities Screen Saver and enter Adding a Screen Saver Logo Changing System Appearance Select a tone, as desired Using Customized Camera Names and Icons Configuring Remote Control Behavior Go to System Admin Settings Network IP Streaming Configuring Streaming Calls Click Utilities View a Meeting Go to System Utilities Web StreamingClear the Start Streaming selection Audio Options for Closed Captioners Configuring Closed Captioning Providing Closed Captions for Conferences Via the System’s Serial RS-232 Port Go to Utilities Closed Caption On a computer, open a command line interface Helping Users Get Started Accessing VSX Web Using VSX Web Monitoring a Room or Call with VSX Web Tools Remote Monitoring Go to Admin Settings General Settings System SettingsCreating a Localized System Name with VSX Web Go to Utilities Web Director Managing System Profiles with VSX Web Implementing Basic Mode with VSX Web Go to Utilities Profile Center Managing Directories with VSX Web Go to Place a Call Directory Go to Utilities Import/Export DirectoryGo to Utilities Import/Export Directory Click PC VSX Requiring an Account Number for Calls Configuring Global ServicesViewing the Management Servers List Adding My Information Go to System Admin Settings Global Services My Information Your request for help has been acknowledged Click Download MIB and follow the onscreen instructions Setting Up SnmpGo to Admin Settings Global Services Snmp Downloading MIBs Configuring for Snmp Management Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Four Go to System Diagnostics Call Statistics and then selectCall Summary This screen Displays this information Call Statistics Recent Calls Content StatisticsGo to System Diagnostics Call Statistics Call Status Call Detail Report CDR ¾ Go to System Admin Settings Network Recent Calls Data Description Information in the CDRFollowing table describes the data fields in the CDR SIF Close your FTP session Call Detail Report Archives Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Sending a Message Click System SetupGo to Diagnostics Send a Message This choice Presents this information or capability Diagnostic Screens¾ Go to System Diagnostics System Screens Quick Reference Following diagnostic screens and tools are available Select Utilities Call Detail Select Enable Basic Mode Call PreferenceSelect Enable Basic Mode Call Detail Report screen 35/RS-449/RS-530 Serial Status Select Network PingSelect Network Trace Route Click Trace Route Audio Meter test Select Diagnostics VideoSelect Diagnostics Audio Click the Speaker Test icon Delete System Settings On the Diagnostics screen Select Diagnostics ResetSelect Reset System Click the Reset System icon General Troubleshooting VSX 7000, VSX 7000s Power and Start-upSymptom Problem Corrective action VSX 3000, VSX 3000A, VSX 5000, VSX Controls Access to Screens and Systems Dhcp Client is on and no On the system, go to Admin Settings GeneralSettings Security Calling Use the Ping test System Diagnostics Symptom Problem Corrective action Codes on page Appendix-11 Call Speeds screen Go to Admin Settings Network CallPreference and select Displays Go to Admin Settings Network IP FirewallEnsure that NAT Configuration is Off Settings Monitors Monitors screen Select Backlight Compensation Go to Admin Settings Monitors MonitorsOtherwise, go to Admin Settings Cameras Video or Composite Diagnostics Call Go to Admin Settings Network IP Quality Go to System Admin Settings Cameras Cameras Clear the Enable Polycom StereoSurroundSelection on the Admin Settings Audio Audio Settings screen Symptom Problem Corrective action Make sure that Midrange Speaker and Subwoofer Output using the Speaker Test under DiagnosticsGo to System Admin Settings Audio Settings Audio Change the Isdn Voice Algorithm selection aLaw Go to System Admin Settings Network IsdnAudio Meter screen under Diagnostics Audio Mute Go to System Admin Settings Audio AudioSettings. Select Enable Polycom Microphones if it Audio Meter screen under Diagnostics Audio to VCR Far and Near Audio Or VCR Audio Out Always Internal Ringer option Audio Settings screen Settings Audio Settings screenCanceller selection on the second Admin Settings Polycom Mic but no Audio Meter screen Error Indications System lights are located on the front of your VSX system Model When the VSX system It meansSystem Lights Network Interface Lights When the BRI network interface It meansWhen the PRI network interface It means How to Contact Technical Support Video Source Output Examples for Multiple Monitors Appendix Select this To see this Near video Select this To see this Select this To see this Select this To see this Multipoint Dialing Speed Information Port Function Port Usage Following table shows other VSX port usage Following table shows Global Management System port usage Web Telnet Changing the Security Mode settingActions that Cause the System to Restart Connect to My LAN Host Name Code Cause Definition Cause Codes Status Inquiry Code Cause Definition If this error occurs systematically, report it to your Isdn Code Cause Description PathNavigator Error CodesFollowing table lists PathNavigator error codes Code Cause Description Code Cause Description Regulatory Notices Important Safeguards License Restrictions Warranty Information Warranty Information Part 68 FCC Rules Regulatory NoticesPart 15 FCC Rules Industry Canada IC Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Plug Acts as Disconnect Device Special Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions Regulatory Notices Underwriters Laboratories Statement Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Regulatory Notices Index Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 See also NAT and security Fixed Ports setting Index-8 Isdn Index-10 NAT Index-12 Index-13 Snmp Index-15 VCR/DVD Index-17 Administrator’s Guide for the VSX Series Index-18