Polycom VSX 7000e     

Introducing the Polycom VSX 7000e, a split video conferencing
solution for medium to large-sized conference rooms.

Award-winning mainstream video conferencing system offers you more flexibility than ever before.

Designed for flexibility, the Polycom VSX 7000e split systems are ideal for medium to large conference rooms where there is a requirement to have the camera and video system separated; for instance, configurations that include plasma or LCD displays or projection screens. The VSX 7000e configurations include a wide range of options that will match the needs of most meeting rooms, options such as data sharing, multiple cameras and video bridging capability.

Like the other award-winning products in the VSX line, the VSX 7000e includes Polycom StereoSurround for the best audio in the market, as well as Polycom Pro-Motion for optimal motion handling and video resolution. VSX 7000e customers can combine the SoundStation VTX1000 conference phone with their system, allowing them to make video calls through their conference phone and to use it as their stereo microphone, eliminating clutter and wires on the conference table. Take your choice of how you want to call—IP, SIP or ISDN—and be assured that your video conference is secure with the most up-to-date encryption standards.

The Polycom VSX 7000e makes it easy to get started by giving you the option of connecting either a VGA or TV display as your main display. For applications that require content sharing, connect both a TV (for People) and a VGA (for Content). The VSX 7000e is designed for maximum flexibility combined with easy installation and setup—allowing any user to quickly and easily configure their VSX 7000e system for immediate video conferencing.

The different connection options, all of which are plug-and-play, allow you to connect a VCR for record and playback, a second camera (document camera or another video source), and attach a PC to display content from the Web or from a local or network directory. Once these other video and content sources are connected, users can easily show a movie file, PowerPoint presentation, pictures, live video feeds, as well as play audio files—all while participating in a video conference. And the other participants in the video conference can always see the people speaking as well as the content being shown, imitating the environment of everyone being in the same room.

Your single platform choice for conference management and scheduling to access the power of Polycom's unified collaborative communications solutions.

With the greatest breadth and depth of integrated video, voice, and Web solutions, only Polycom delivers the ultimate communications experience. Our market-leading conferencing and collaboration technologies, supported by world-class service, enable people and organizations to maximize their effectiveness and productivity. Add to that the most experience and proven best-practices in the industry, and it's clear why Polycom has become the smart choice for organizations seeking a strategic advantage in a real-time world.

Polycom VSX 7000e Highlights

• Sleek video component design - 1U height rack-mountable system plus PowerCam camera including a microphone array and remote control
• Superior, natural sound - Polycom StereoSurround delivers crisp, natural voice clarity—even when multiples parties are speaking simultaneously—by using dual channel, Siren 14 technology
• Outstanding video - Premium quality video at any bandwidth with smooth natural motion and sharp, clear images. Employs standard-based H.264 compression and Pro-Motion video for optimal viewing
• Multimedia made easy - Show high-res images, movies or presentations in your meetings while also sharing video. And, you can connect your PC directly to the VSX 7000e or share content cable-free using Polycom's unique People+Content IP technology
• Flexible connections - Supports multiple camera and displays including single XGA monitors, high resolution document camera, DVD and VCR for playback and record
• Simplified dialing and enhanced performance - Integrate the SoundStation VTX 1000 to launch video calls, capture soft voices clearly from across the entire room in StereoSurround and eliminate the need for microphones and wires
• Complete solution packages - Combine the VSX 7000e with any of Polycom's attractive furniture display options to create a total meeting room solution
• The Polycom Solution - Everything you need to deploy and manage a complete video conferencing network with Polycom Global Management System, Polycom PathNavigator, Polycom Conference Suite and the Polycom MGC

Polycom VSX 7000e Audio Features and Benefits

Siren 14 Wideband Audio

• 14 kHz crystal clear audio
• Eliminates fatigue associated with straining to hear every word
• CD-quality sound for dynamic audio performance
• Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
• Included on every system

Polycom StereoSurround

• 2 channels of 14 kHz crystal clear audo
• Wideband audio projected in stereo, from left and right speakers
• Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
• Easily decipher multiple, simultaneous conversations
• Distinguish which side of the room people are talking from, just like in a real meeting
• Enable easily in the user interface and by attaching speakers to the VSX 5000

SoundStation VTX 1000 Integration

• Use the SoundStation VTX 1000 as the microphone for the video system and eliminate the VSX 7000e microphones
• Add audio calls to a video conference with the SoundStation VTX 1000Maximize the value of audio and video equipment investments when used together
• Remarkable voice pickup range with the SoundStation VTX 1000 microphones
• Video dial, mute, call hangup and call redial from the SoundStation VTX 1000 keypad

Enhanced Microphone Array

• 360° audio pickup
• Flotation feet filter out table-top noise
• Sensitive enough to pick up whispers, smart enough to eliminate unwanted background noise
• Versatile and attractive design for table top, wall or ceiling mount
• Single array for Polycom StereoSurround
• Gated enhanced stereo pickup

Audio Error Concealment

• Reduced audio drop-out on busy IP networks
• Smooth, consistent verbal communications without interruptions
• Corrects audio from any system seamlessly
• Activates automatically, only when needed

Direct POTS Connection

• Easily add a caller (cell phone or landline) to any video call
• Users on a cell phone can call directly into the video conference
• Expands the usability of the system to include IP, ISDN, SIP or POTS callers

Polycom VSX 7000e Video Features and Benefits

Single Monitor XGA Support

• Use a XGA display, or a TV for main display
• No need for a dual monitor system to clearly see content
• Flexibility in configuration, allowing users to use the display of their choice
• Supports up to 1024 x 768 resolution

H.264 video up to 768Kbps

• Use less bandwidth to conduct video calls
• Unparalleled video quality for lower line rate applications
• More bandwidth is available for other business
• Cost savings to any organization!

Pro-Motion H.263 Video

• Full-screen, TV-like video quality with fluid, precise motion handling
• Greater image detail with 50/60 fields per second
• Most natural video communications experience possible
• Cost savings to any organization!

Support for 16:9 or 4:3 Format

• User selectable display format
• 16:9 aspect ratio and Dual Monitor Emulation is perfect for plasma displays
• High resolution graphics displays for content presentation

Video Error Concealment

• Reduced video drop-out on busy IP networks
• Smooth, continuous video without interruptions
• Maintain active face-to-face contact
• Accomplish meeting objectives without worrying about the video integrity
• Activates automatically, only when needed

Polycom VSX 7000e Content Sharing Features and Benefits

Direct XGA for Data Sharing

• Based on H.239 standard, so it's possible to share data with other systems and vendors
• See the presentation and the speaker at the same time
• Perfect for outside speakers/visitors to be able to easily add content to a video conference; just plug in a PC directly to the 7000e and start sharing!
• Or ImageShare II for easly table top connection and control

People+Content, H.239

• Using Polycom's Visual Concert device, easily attach a laptop and display PC content during a video call
• The content source can come from a VCR/DVD or document camera
• Standards based H.239 ensures interoperability in the industry
• No matter what the content source, the conference participants will always see the content and the speaker simultaneously

People+Content IP

• Expand the way you communicate!
• An excellent option for wireless laptop users who are participating in a video conference
• See the presentation and the speaker at the same time
• No need to connect wires to the system—just type the system's IP address into the People+Content IP application and start sharing!
• Unlimited possibilities from the PC—Microsoft PowerPoint, movie files, audio files, pictures or any other Windows application

Multiple Content Sources

• Doc camera and VCR images can be seen as content, along with people
• Doc camera and VCR images do NOT displace the person talking, but show up next to them
• Supplement video conference with multiple types of content including pictures, movies, audio files, PowerPoint presentations
• Flexible bandwidth settings for adjusting people and content

Adjustable Bandwidth for Content

• Choose the amount of bandwidth to dedicate to Content and People
• Options include 90% Content/10% People; 50% Content/50% People; 10% Content/90% People
• Adjustable setting located on the on-sreen interface that can be accessed both during a call and outside of a call

Dedicated VCR/DVD Connection

• Ability to use line level inputs for other devices
• Easily play VCR/DVD movies/images during a video conference
• Adds another dimension to the conference, making it like "being there"
• See both the speaker and the DVD/VCR image

Polycom VSX 7000e User Interface

Calendar and Call Scheduler

• Quick and easy access to a monthly calendar with current date and time posting
• Schedule repeat meetings to dial automatically
• Create and save multipoint team meetings

Customizable Home Page

• Display only the necessary buttons
• Unique design to meet your organization's needs
• Simplified graphical interface for novice users
• Easy to understand icon driven menu navigation decreases learning curve
• Leads to increased use of video

Peripheral Control Using RS-232 port

• Use APIs to customize control of the system
• Use an AMX or Crestron panel as main UI
• Brings flexibility for integrators to build a custom solution for their customers
• Allows partners to add value to video conferencing solution
• 2 ports available

Dual Monitor Emulation

• Most efficient use of a single display area
• Full size near and far video windows at the same time
• Minimal investment, maximum benefit (one monitor, two screens)
• Alternate layout views

User Selectable Camera Icons

• Use icons that represent your industry
• Intuitive icons match the input device
• Custom name gives the icon clear meaning
• Selection - 5 libraries to choose from
• Decreases learning curve

Kiosk Mode for Custom Applications

• Makes video approachable and easy!
• Create a look and feel that suits your application
• Removes difficult decisions for the user
• One-click dialing results in instant communications

Kiosk Mode for Custom Applications

• Makes video approachable and easy!
• Create a look and feel that suits your application
• Removes difficult decisions for the user
• One-click dialing results in instant communications

Display Configuration Choices

• Allows you to configure displays for your application
• Single or dual displays
• XGA or NTSC / PAL
• 4x3 or 16x9 formats
• Decide what shows on each display, near end, far end, or content

Polycom VSX 7000e Platform Versatility

Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS) via SIP

• Integrates directly with Microsoft collaboration infrastructure
• Registers and authenticates with Microsoft LCS 2005
• VSX users can be added to Microsoft Messenger's buddy list
• Presence information sent to LCS indicating video buddies' availability
• Convenient dialing to e-mail addresses

Supports up to (3) microphone arrays

• Maximum coverage for extended rooms
• Great audio pickup from every corner of the room
• Polycom StereoSurround support makes installing stereo even easier
• Each participant is near a microphone
• Pin-point accuracy on the active speaker with multiple microphone arrays
• Ceiling microphone can be seamlessly incorporated; provides coverage up to 40ft in diameter

Optional Network Interface Modules

• Flexibility for any network type (IP, QBRI, PRI or Serial)
• Ability to upgrade as networks transition
• Choose only the configuration you need and swap out easily
• Modular, compact and out-of-the-way

Internal multipoint software

• Expand the meeting to a total of (4) participants using the internal MCU
• Expand the meeting to a total of (10) video and (10) voice-only participants using cascading
• Transcoding of People+Content and H.239 in a multipoint call increases interoperability
• Add a voice only call with the SoundStation VTX 1000 or on an ISDN line
• Adding sites during a call can lead to quicker decision making

Advanced Encryption Standard

• Communications are confidential and secure
• Authentication by the National Institutes of Standards means it's credible
• Built-in, no extra hardware required

Multiple Use RS-232 ports

• RS-232, DB9 port
• Camera control, Polycom or others
• Transparent data pass-thru in H.320 or H.323
• Control System connection
• Peripheral options from Polycom Custom Products

E-Mail dialing format when dialing across IP security boundaries

• Easy and intuitive E-mail video dialing
• Operates with Polycom's V2IU Firewall Traversal Appliance
• Deployable to wide range of between customers, suppliers and partners

Polycom VSX 5000 Interoperability

Part of The Polycom Office

• Remote management through Global Management System
• Click & View offers a variety of layout templates for a multi-point call
• Expand the audience over audio and video with an MGC bridge
• Extended conferencing with Polycom PathNavigator
• Schedule, invite participants and manage conferences easily with Polycom Conference Suite
• Expand meeting capbilities by adding voice-only participants using the SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone

Standards Based

• Solid, reliable platform
• Qualified by independent test labs
• Interoperates with other vendors' systems that are standards-based
• Install even in a mixed environment

Baseline Mode

• Set your system to baseline mode, H.261 and G.711 for maximum interoperability with legacy video conferencing systems
• Accessible via the web interface for easy access by the network administrator
• Can be turned on and off as needed

IVCi is a Certified Polycom Platinum Reseller. We are one of only a handful of resellers nationwide recognized with this distinction for our superior service and support of Polycom's integrated, end-to-end voice, video, Web and data communications solutions. In 2005 IVCi became a Polycom Certified Service Partner (CSP), the highest level of certification a channel partner can receive from Polycom, which requires consistent compliance with a comprehensive set of methodologies designed to guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Our factory-trained sales and technical staff install and support Polycom projects across the country and around the world. As with the other video conferencing products we represent, IVCi provides clients with one point of contact for sales, service, management and support of the entire Polycom product line.

 

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