Specifications

Polycom VSX 8000 Series Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop a new VSX 8000 in place of an existing VS4000?
Yes. We provide the adaptors for the video connectors and any adaptors need-
ed for cameras and control panel connections (AMX or Crestron). We also pro-
vide Phoenix block connectors for adapting existing audio connections. The API
command set will be compatible with any code written specifically for current
VS4000 applications. The new API command set even includes some advanced
features above and beyond what was available for the VS4000.
Is this a replacement for the iPower™?
Although the VSX 8000 is an appliance based product, unlike the PC based
iPower products, many key features have been implemented on the VSX 8000
products, such as the Siren 14 Audio, People+Content and Camera Tracking
with the PowerCam Plus camera. While the iPower is still available, customers
budgeting and planning new purchases are encouraged to consider the VSX
8000 for their environments.
Does this run the same software as the other VSX type products?
Yes. VSX Release 7.0 (announced July 12, 2004) is a common software code
base that runs on the V500, VSX 3000, VSX 7000 and the VSX 8000.
What features are available in Release 7.0?
V500™ VSX 3000 VSX 7000 VSX 8000
Siren™14 Stereo
Receive
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H.264 Standards Video ■■ ■ ■
SoundStation ■■
VTX 1000™ Integration
Voice calls over ISDN
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API Command Support ■ (IP) ■ (IP) ■■
SNMP Support ■■ ■ ■
Continuous Presence
N/A
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on internal MP calls
Cascading on internal
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MP Calls
Local Video on VGA
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Second Monitor
Web Streaming
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Chair Control ■■ ■ ■
Closed Captioning ■■ ■ ■
Support
Remote Web Monitoring
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H.239 People+Content Receive Receive ■■
Basic SIP Implementation ■■ ■ ■
Universal Plug and Play ■■ ■ ■
(UPnP)
Russian Language
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Translations
PowerCam™ Plus Track
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to Presets
Seamless Vortex®
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Integration
Direct VGA Input from
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Laptop
POTS Audio Add-In
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(3) Monitor Support ■
(3) Auxiliary Camera ■
Support
What features and accessories come with each configuration?
VSX 8000 VSX 8400 VSX 8800
VSX 8000 Codec +
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Remote Control
Polycom Tabletop
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Microphones (2)
People+Content
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PowerCam ■
PowerCam Plus ■
MPPlus Software ■
Stereo Speaker Kit ■
Can I use the system with third party microphones?
Yes. The VSX 8000 supports (2) Phoenix-style audio input connectors for bal-
anced, line level or direct microphone inputs with 24 V Phantom power.
Are the audio line levels designed to work with external audio components?
Yes. The nominal levels and dynamic range for line level inputs and outputs are
designed to directly connect to the Vortex Installed Voice Products and any
other third party audio components. With the line inputs configured to direct
microphone inputs, the line levels are adjustable to fit the dynamic ranges of
these microphones.
In the base VSX 8000 codec, is there an integrated IR receiver?
Yes. There is an integrated IR receiver on the front panel of the VSX 8000.
For applications or installations that require a remote receiver, the VSX 8000
has integrated support Xantech line of receivers. If you use the PowerCam
camera series from Polycom, each has a built-in IR receiver.
Can I plug a VGA cable from a laptop directly into the VGA-in port on the VSX
8000 (not use the ImageShare II provided)?
Yes, the direct VGA input is active and can receive incoming content from a lap-
top when connected by a direct VGA cable. The VSX 8400 and VSX 8800 come
with the ImageShare II, which includes a 25’ video/audio cable with a tabletop
plug-in solution, including the “blue button” start/stop control. However, inte-
grators can integrate their own cables and terminate into an array of tabletop
applications, but must take practical measures in ensuring the signal integrity
of the VGA signals when driving longer cable runs.
Can I use the Visual Concert™ VSX with the VSX 8000 and have only a single
cable to the conference table?
No. The Visual Concert VSX product does not work with the VSX 8000. Based
on feedback from our customers, Polycom has integrated the VGA-in functional-
ity for laptop content directly into the codec. We provide the ImageShare II as
an alternative input device because many people like the ease of the Blue
Button for stopping and starting content flow.