A sleek rack mount design, professional grade connectivity and versatile interoperability make this product the perfect choice for integrated and custom environments.

If you are looking for a video conferencing system that combines ease of installation with the highest quality audio and video, the Polycom VSX 8000 offers the perfect marriage of form and function.

The VSX 8000 is specially designed with professional integrators in mind. Starting with the slim, highly integrated, 1U design including: professional grade connectivity, direct XGA input supporting People+Content™ collaboration and versatile slide-in trays to support circuit switched connectivity options (QBRI, PRI, Serial (V.35/RS4449/RS530).

Audio integration flexibility is unparalleled with Phoenix-style connectors, true balanced signals along with the ability to support mixers, direct microphone inputs with phantom power as well the Polycom Digital Tabletop VSX microphone arrays. Polycom’s patent pending Polycom StereoSurround™ audio is an integral part of every system and is easily configured for any room. Video participants can hear far-end participant’s voices project in stereo through left and right speakers for a truly life-like meeting experience. With dual speakers and dual microphones you'll hear each speaker clearly, easily decipher multiple simultaneous conversations and experience pure, rich sound.

The VSX 8000 delivers video performance that will impress even the most demanding customers using the industry’s most advanced video technologies, Pro-Motion™ H.264, starting at data rates as low as 384Kbps. Pro-Motion provides H.264 clarity combined with 60 fields for TV-like motion handling and superior video quality without weighing down the network. Outfit the VSX 8000 with Polycom's PowerCam™ Plus voice-tracking PTZ camera for a smooth, seamless conferencing experience that includes everyone in the room.

The VSX 8000 offers a rich feature set including an easy to use, customizable user interface, AES encryption, bulitin quality of service and quality of experience with Polycom’s implementation of voice and video error concealment, SNMP support and Gatekeeper and Firewall utilities. Control of the VSX 8000 is accomplished over multiple serial ports via a complete API command set, a full range of IR options as well as control passing with the popular Polycom Vortex Installed Voice Products. All in all, a complete package for integrators to design into a wide range of video conferencing applications.

The ultimate choice for professional integrators to access the power of Polycom 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.

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• Expansion of the VSX architecture in a rack-mount form factor
• 1U height, 9.68" depth is ideal for rack-mount hardware
• Professional Grade Phoenix balanced line-level connectors easily accommodate third party peripherals
• Integrated People+Content for streamlined presentations
• People+Content IP software (included) requires only an IP network connection to show Content in a video call
• Direct microphone input with phantom power
• Extensive input and output connectors to accommodate custom environments
• SIP Support (Session Initiation Protocol)
• H.264 video and television-like Pro-Motion video for unsurpassed quality
• Support for single monitor graphics display (800 x 600)
• Patent pending Polycom StereoSurround for superior, crystal clear audio
• Easy-to-use, customizable user interface
• Extensive API command support for AMX or Crestron touch panels
• IP ready yet versatile enough to add QBRI, PRI or Serial network interface modules
• Robust remote management tools for IT or video administrators
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support on ISDN and IP

ITU H.323 and H.320 compliant
Cisco AVVID Certified

Bandwidth
Maximum Data Rate IP and Serial/V.35: Up to 2 Mbps
Maximum Data Rate ISDN: Up to 2 Mbps

Video Standards & Protocols
H.261, Annex D
H.263+ Annexes: F, I, J, L, N, T
H.263++ Annexes: W
H.264
ITU 60-fps full screen – Pro-Motion

Frame Rates (Point-to-Point)
Intelligently selects frame rate for best performance video
30 fps at 56 kbps up to 2 Mbps
60 fields per second up to 2 Mbps

Video Inputs: 4 Connectors
1 x S-Video; Professional Y/C BNCs (main video camera)
1 x DB15; PowerCam and PowerCam Plus power, PTZ control, IR, mic input
1 x S-Video; 4-pin mini DIN (second camera with PTZ control)
1 x S-Video; 4-pin mini DIN (VCR or DVD player)
1 x VGA (Content input from laptop)

Serial Data Port: 2 Connectors
2 x DB9
Control port for custom integration with remote devices such as Crestron® and AMX® control systems
Integration with Polycom Vortex Installed Voice Products
Communication port for transmission of serial data (i.e. medical devices) over ISDN calls
Auxiliary camera control

Video Outputs: 4 Connectors
1 x S-Video; Professional Y/C BNCs (main display)
1 x S-Video; 4-pin mini DIN (second display)
1 x S-Video; 4-pin mini DIN (VCR or DVD player)
1 x VGA (Content or video display)

Video Formats
NTSC/PAL
Graphics: XGA, SVGA, VGA

People Video Resolution
Pro-Motion interlaced video (60/50 fields full-screen video for NTSC/PAL)
2CIF (352 x 480)- Pro-Motion H.264
2SIF (352 x 576)- Pro-Motion H.264
4SIF (704 x 480)
4CIF (704 x 576)
SIF (352 x 240)
CIF (352 x 288)
Choice of 4:3 or 16:9 display aspect ratios
Display People on VGA Second Monitor

Content Video Resolution
XGA (1024 x 768), SVGA (800 x 600), VGA (640 x 480) for or Content on 2nd VGA Displays (when used with primary NTSC/PAL display)
People video support for 4CIF, 4SIF, 2CIF, 2SIF, CIF and SIF on 2nd VGA display
Single monitor graphics display (1024 x 768)
Up to 4CIF for Content on NTSC/PAL displays

Audio Standards & Protocols
Polycom StereoSurround ready
14 kHz bandwidth with Siren™ 14 on IP, ISDN, and IP/ISDN mixed calls
7 kHz bandwidth with G.722, G.722.1
3.4 kHz bandwidth with G.711, G.728, G.729A

Audio Features
Seamless integration with Polycom Vortex Installed

Voice Products
Audio add-in using SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone
Audio add-in over ISDN
Audio add-in over POTS
Full-duplex digital audio
Instant Adaptation Echo Cancellation
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) – Voice activated
Automatic Noise Suppression (ANS)
Ability to turn off Echo Cancellation when external audio equipment is used
Audio Mixer (Mic, VCR, line-in)
Built-in tonal speaker test
Real-time audio level meter for local and far-end microphones
Microphone and VCR input audio mixing
Ability to talk over VCR audio

Audio Inputs: 6 Connectors
1 x Conference link
Supports up to (3) microphones
Supports SoundStation VTX 1000 conference phone
2 x RCA/Phono, line level input for VCR, DVD player or audio mixer
2 x Phoenix connectors; balanced line level or direct microphone inputs with 48V Phantom power
1 x RJ-11 for analog speaker telephone

Audio Outputs: 6 Connectors
2 x Phoenix connectors; balanced line level output
2 x RCA/Phono, Line Level output for VCR record
2 x RCA/Phono, Line Level output for speakers

Other ITU-Supported Standards
H.221 communications
H.224/H.281 far-end camera control
Annex Q standard for FECC in H.323 calls
H.225, H.245, H.241, H.331
H.239 People+Content
H.231 in multipoint calls
H.243 MCU password
H.233, H.234, H.235V3 encryption standards
Bonding, Mode 1

Network Interfaces Supported
SIP Support (Session Initiation Protocol)
IP (LAN, DSL, cable modem)
Single 10/100 Ethernet port (10 bps/100Mbps/Auto)
Optional ISDN QBRI (Basic Rate Interface) Module
Optional ISDN PRI (Primary Rate Interface) Module T1/E1
Optional Serial Module (V.35/RS-530/RS-449 with RS-366 dialing)

Network Features
Integration with Cisco Systems® CallManager Version 4.0
Down speeding over IP and ISDN
Audio & Video Error Concealment over IP and ISDN, mixed calls
IP address conflict warning
Fast Connect IP for quick video connections
Maximum call length digital timer
Auto SPID detection and line number configuration
MGC Click&View™ for individual screen layouts
Polycom OneDial™ intelligent call management attempts call on preferred network (IP or ISDN) and automatically rolls over to secondary network if needed
Polycom PathNavigator™ support for easy call placement and network cost optimization
TCP/IP, UDP/IP, RTP, DNS, WINS, DHCP, ARP, HTTP, FTP, Telnet
Chair control through API command or Integrated
Web Interface
Software Upgradeable Inverse Multiplexer (IMUX)

Security
COMSEC tested by Titan Systems, Information Security Systems Division, and independently validated to operate with approved government encryption
technologies
KG-194/KIV-7 encryptor support with on screen and address book dialing
Enhanced integration for independently certified, classified encryption devices
Account validation number entry
Secure password authentication
Unique factory default passwords
Administrator password
Dial-in meeting password
Encrypted password for VSX Web access
Ability to disable remote interfaces (FTP, Telnet, HTTP, SNMP)
Ability to disable mixed protocol multipoint calls
Auto-Answer (On/Off)
Allow access to user settings (On/Off)

Conference on Demand
Initiates unscheduled MGC calls from the endpoint
Utilizes Polycom Office (PathNavigator and MGC)
Auto selects either the internal or external bridge
Dials all participants simultaneously

Embedded Encryption
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
FIPS validated by National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) certified agency
128-bit key length
AES software encryption on ISDN, IP and Serial/V.35 up to 2 Mbps
Standards-based H.235V3 (IP)
Standards-based H.233/H.234 (ISDN/Serial)
Automatic key generation and exchange
Supported in People+Content™
Supported in Point-to-Point IP, ISDN and mixed network calls

User Interface
User-friendly graphical interface
Customizeable home screen and color themes
Kiosk mode with scrolling marquee
User-selectable camera icons and ring tones
Up to (99) user defined camera presets
Speed Dial List on home page
Persistent Preview (Far-site PIP) on all screens
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) (On/Off, Moveable)
Dual-Monitor Emulation
Numerical menu navigation (Similar to mobile phone)
Date, Time Server accessibility
Calendar and Conference scheduling
Alert Signal on home page
Do Not Disturb (On/Off)
VSX Web for remote monitoring

Directory Services
4,000+ number global directory
1,000+ number local directory
Speed dial list displaying video buddy list
Limitless multipoint entries
Live address book with Polycom Global Directory
Services automatically and quickly updates directory with address changes or new endpoints
Polycom Global Directory Services integrates with Active Directory/LDAP
Directory Server backup in the event Polycom Global Directory is not accessible
Automatic ISDN localization of calls

System Management
SNMP for enterprise management
Baseline mode setting for legacy system interoperability through VSX Web Management Tool
Diagnostics and software upgrades via PC, LAN
Integrated VSX Web management tool
Web Director: Remote administrator video monitoring and control from VSX Web (enabled/disabled from endpoint for security)
Out-of-box setup from VSX Web
Place a call from VSX Web
Language independence between set-top interface and VSX Web
System configuration from VSX Web
Recent Calls Log – Records last 99 incoming and outgoing calls
Call Detail Record (CDR) – Reports all incoming and outbound calls along with call statistics
CDR Feature On/Off
Downloadable CDR data for processing requires no external management system
Account number validation at call initiation integrated with Polycom Global Management System for billing purposes
Administrator-configurable dialing speeds
Complete support for The Polycom Office™
including:
- Polycom Global Management System
- Polycom OneDial
- Polycom PathNavigator
- Polycom Conference Suite
- Polycom MGC
- Polycom SoundStation VTX 1000
- Polycom Vortex

Quality of Service and Experience – iPriority™
Video Error Concealment
Audio Error Concealment
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
IP Precedence (ToS)
Configurable video/audio/FECC service value
DiffServ (DSCP) (COS)
RSVP
Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation
Proactive Network Monitoring
Packet and jitter control
Network Address Translation (NAT) support
Automatic NAT discovery
Asymmetric speed control
Alternate Gatekeeper support
TCP/UDP fixed-port firewall support
Lip synchronization
Echo cancellation
Echo suppression
Auto gatekeeper discovery
Automatic gateway dialing profiles
Specify outbound call routing for gateway/ISDN

Collaboration Solutions
People and Content (PC, VCR/DVD, Doc cam) are always displayed simultaneously
Direct VGA-in connectivity
People+Content™ IP
Show content from laptop/PC over IP network connection
No resolution adjustment required on presenter's laptop/PC
Supports CIF, SIF, 4CIF, 4SIF, VGA, SVGA, XGA display resolutions
Zoom control
Supports Windows® 2000 and Windows XP
Closed captioning support
Web Streaming in and out of a call, RTP based, suitable with QuickTime® players
Adjustable bandwidth for content
10% Content, 90% People
50% Content, 50% People
90% Content, 10% People

System Options
People+Content (using ImageShare™ II)
PowerCam Plus Camera
PowerCam Camera
Polycom Digital Tabletop Microphone
Internal Multipoint Feature (supports up to 6 callers, 5 remote and 1 local)

Language Support (12 languages)
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Documentation translations in all languages
User interface translations in all languages
Keypad audio dialing confirmation in all languages
VSX Web translations in all languages
Remote controls labeled in all languages

Electrical
Auto sensing power supply
Operating voltage/power 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz/ 72 Watts

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature: 0-40° C
Operating Humidity: 15-80%
Non-Operating Temperature: -40-70° C
Non-Operating Humidity (Non-condensing): 10-90%

Physical Characteristics
Video Base Unit (W/H/D):
17.25"/1.73"/9.68";
438.15 mm/43.83 mm/245.85 mm
Video Base Unit Weight: 8.4 lbs; 3.8 kg

Warranty
Hardware : One-year return to factory parts and labour
Software : 90 Day