Specifications

What makes up the VSX 8000 series?
The VSX 8000 series consists of the VSX 8000, VSX 8400 and the
VSX 8800.
• The VSX 8000 is ideal for custom integrators that require only the
codec and will design and specify all other peripherals, including
microphones and cameras.
• The VSX 8400 is ideal for use in an instructor or presenter type
environments. The PowerCam™ can be focused on the presenter
while content is enabled using the standard People+Content™
feature. The flexibility of the system allows for multiple peripher-
als to be input for added presentation impact.
• The VSX 8800 offers the maximum capabilities of a high-end
video conferencing system. When the need for communications
from a distance includes multiple site participation,
People+Content collaboration, voice tracking using the
PowerCam Plus and sound distributed in Siren™ 14 Stereo,
the VSX 8800 is the perfect solution.
What options are available for the VSX 8000 product series?
Other than the pre-packaged accessories in the VSX 8400/8800
packages (described above), any of these options can be added to
a VSX 8000 Series system.
• Quad BRI Module – This module is inserted into the back of the
codec and provides connectivity for up to (4) BRI lines.
• PRI Module - This module is inserted into the back of the codec
and provides ISDN connectivity up to 2 Mbps bandwidth.
• Serial Network Module (V.35/RS-449/RS-530) – This module is
inserted into the back of the codec and provides serial connec-
tion up to 2 Mbps bandwidths.
• MPPlus Software License – When installed, this license
allows the user to have up to (4) sites connected during a single
video conference.
• People+Content – This option includes an ImageShare™ II table-
top device designed to allow users to connect their laptop to the
videoconferencing system during a call and present high-resolu-
tion graphics.
• Polycom Digital Tabletop Microphone Kit – Includes (1) micro-
phone and one (30) foot conference link cable.
• Stereo Speaker Kit - Includes subwoofer, (2) high-grade auxiliary
speakers (with speaker stands) that enable the maximum bene-
fit of Siren 14 Stereo.
• PowerCam Plus – Silent, motorized pan-tilt-zoom camera
with imbedded microphones that enables automatic pointing
to presets
• PowerCam – Pan-tilt-zoom camera designed to be primary or aux-
iliary camera that can be programmed to go to presets using the
remote control.
How do the new features of the VSX 8000 compare to the existing
Polycom rack-mount type products, the VS4000 and iPower 9000?
See chart below for differentiators.
VS4000 iPower 9000 VSX 8000
Form Factor (Rack) 2U 2U 1U
Monitor Support (4) + VGA (2) (2) + VGA
POTs
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PowerCam Support ■■ ■
Vortex® Integration ■■ ■
H.264 Video ■■ ■
Integrated Network Module ■■
SIP Support ■
PowerCam Plus Support ■■
H.239 People+Content ■
Camera Tracking ■■
Integrated VGA-In ■
VTX 1000 Integration ■
Siren 14 Stereo Audio ■
Siren 14 Audio ■■
Is this a replacement for the VS4000™?
For customers that want maximum I/O in a 1U rack mount system,
professional connectors and the VSX architecture and interface,
the VSX 8000 is an ideal product. The VSX 8000 offers integrated
People+Content (VGA built into the codec) and a card slot for easy
integration of network modules in the back of the codec. While the
VS4000 is still available, customers budgeting and planning new
purchases are encouraged to consider the VSX 8000 for
their environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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