Document Outline

• About This Guide
• Contents
• Introducing the VSX Series
  • VSX Models
    • VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Desktop Systems
    • VSX 5000 Set-top System
    • VSX 6000 and VSX 6000A Set-top Systems
    • VSX 7000 and VSX 7000s Set-top Systems
    • VSX 7000e Component System
    • VSX 8000 Component System
  • Key Features
    • Breakthrough Video Quality
    • Industry-Leading Audio Quality
    • Rich Conference Experience
    • Enhanced User Experience
    • Easy Installation
    • Security
    • Remote Management
• Setting Up Your System Hardware
  • System Back Panel Views
    • VSX 3000 and VSX 3000A Connector Panel
    • VSX 5000 Back Panel
    • VSX 6000 Back Panel
    • VSX 6000A Back Panel
    • VSX 7000 Back Panel
    • VSX 7000s Back Panel
    • VSX 7000e Back Panel
    • VSX 8000 Back Panel
  • Positioning the System
    • Positioning Desktop Systems
    • Positioning Set-top Systems
    • Positioning Component Systems
  • Connecting to the LAN
  • Connecting to Other Networks
    • Connecting Desktop Systems to the ISDN BRI Network
    • Connecting Set-top and Component Systems to ISDN or Other Networks
  • Connecting Cameras
    • Connecting Document Cameras to Desktop Systems
    • Connecting Cameras to Set-top Systems
    • Connecting Cameras to Component Systems
  • Using a Desktop System as the Monitor for a Computer
  • Connecting Monitors and Projectors
    • Connecting Monitors to Set-Top Systems
    • Additional TV Monitor
    • VGA Monitor or Projector
    • Connecting Monitors to Component Systems
    • Additional TV Monitor
    • VGA Monitor or Projector
  • Connecting Microphones or a SoundStation VTX 1000
    • About Polycom Microphones and the SoundStation VTX 1000
    • Connecting Polycom Microphones to Set-Top or Component Systems
    • Placing Polycom Microphones to Send Stereo from Your Site
    • Connecting a SoundStation VTX 1000 to a Set-top or Component System
    • Placing a SoundStation VTX 1000 Phone to Send Stereo from Your Site
    • Connecting Powered Microphones or a Mixer to a VSX 8000 Component System
  • Connecting Speakers
    • Connecting Speakers or Headphones to Desktop Systems
    • Connecting Speakers to Set-top Systems
    • Connecting Speakers to Component Systems
    • Placing Speakers to Play Stereo from Far Sites
  • Connecting Content Sharing Equipment
    • Connecting VCR/DVDs
    • Connecting a Visual Concert VSX to Set-top Systems
    • Connecting an ImageShare II to Component Systems
    • Connecting Computers to Component Systems
  • Connecting Control and Accessibility Equipment
    • Connecting Closed Captioning Equipment
    • Connecting Touch-Panel Controls
    • Connecting IR Sensors to VSX 8000 Systems
  • Powering On
    • Powering On the VSX 3000 or VSX 3000A Desktop System
    • Powering On Set-top and Component Systems
• Configuring Network Use
  • Getting the Network Ready
  • Network Connectivity Checklist
  • Configuring with the Setup Wizard
  • Configuring LAN Properties
  • Configuring IP Network Support
    • Specifying H.323 Settings
    • Configuring the System to Use a Gatekeeper
    • Configuring Integration with Avaya Networks
    • Configuring the System to Use a Gateway
    • Specifying SIP Settings
    • Integration with Microsoft Live Communications Server (LCS)
    • Adding and Removing Microsoft LCS Contacts
    • Specifying Quality of Service
    • Configuring the System for Use with a Firewall or NAT
    • H.460 NAT Firewall Traversal
  • Configuring ISDN Support
    • Configuring the BRI Network Interface
    • Configuring the PRI Network Interface
    • Configuring the Serial V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface
    • Configuring Telephony with the SoundStation VTX 1000
  • Configuring Call Preferences
    • Configuring Dialing Order Settings
  • Configuring the Global Directory
    • Configuring the Directory Server Settings
    • Setting the Dialing Rules
  • Placing a Test Call
  • Checking System Status
  • Keeping your Software Current
• Customizing the VSX System
  • Designing Video Behaviors
    • Configuring Camera Settings and Video Quality Options
    • Configuring Automatic Camera Tracking
    • Configuring Camera Presets
    • Configuring Monitors
    • Using Dual Monitor Emulation
    • Adjusting the Monitor’s Color Balance, Sharpness, and Brightness
    • Preventing Monitor Burn-In
    • Configuring Content Display
    • Configuring Content Display with People+Content IP
    • Configuring Content Display with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShare II
    • Configuring VCR/DVD Player Settings
    • Playing a Videotape or DVD
    • Recording a Call to Videotape or DVD
  • Designing Audio Behaviors
    • Configuring General Audio Settings
    • Configuring StereoSurround Settings
    • Configuring VSX Systems for a Polycom Vortex Mixer
    • Configuring Microphones Connected to Audio Inputs
    • Configuring Microphones Connected to Balanced Audio Inputs on a VSX 8000 System
  • Configuring RS-232 Equipment
    • Configuring for Use with a Touch Panel Control
    • Configuring for Use with a Modem
  • Designing the User Experience
    • Managing User Access to Settings and Features
    • Setting the Room and Remote Access Passwords
    • Screens that Require the Room Password for Access
    • Letting Users Customize the Workspace
    • Limiting What Users Can Do With the System
    • Using the System for Specialized Applications
    • Setting Passwords and Security Options
    • Using Security Mode
    • Enabling AES Encryption
    • Configuring Call Settings
    • Setting the Call Answering Mode
    • Configuring Multipoint Calling
    • Entering a Multipoint Option Key
    • Configuring Multipoint Settings
    • Multipoint Viewing Modes
    • Configuring with PathNavigator’s Conference on Demand Feature
    • Including More Than Three Other Sites in a Cascaded Call
    • Configuring Directory Settings
    • Setting Date, Time, and Location
    • Customizing the Workspace Appearance
    • Designing the Home Screen
    • Displaying Contacts on the Home Screen
    • Adding Marquee Text
    • Adding Screen Saver Text
    • Adding a Screen Saver News Feed
    • Adding a Screen Saver Logo
    • Changing System Appearance
    • Customizing Camera Names and Icons
    • Using Customized Camera Names and Icons
    • Setting Ring Tones and Alert Tones
    • Configuring Remote Control Behavior
  • Configuring Streaming Calls
  • Configuring Closed Captioning
    • Audio Options for Closed Captioners
    • Providing Closed Captions for Conferences
    • Via a Dial-Up Connection to the Systems’ RS-232 Serial Port
    • Via the System’s Serial RS-232 Port
    • Via VSX Web
    • Via a Telnet Session
  • Helping Users Get Started
• Managing the System Remotely
  • Using VSX Web
    • Accessing VSX Web
    • Monitoring a Room or Call with VSX Web
    • Creating a Localized System Name with VSX Web
    • Implementing Basic Mode with VSX Web
    • Managing System Profiles with VSX Web
    • Managing Directories with VSX Web
  • Configuring Global Services
    • Viewing the Management Servers List
    • Requiring an Account Number for Calls
    • Adding My Information
  • Setting Up SNMP
    • Downloading MIBs
    • Configuring for SNMP Management
• System Usage and Statistics
  • Call Summary
  • Call Statistics
  • Call Status
  • Content Statistics
  • Recent Calls
  • Call Detail Report (CDR)
    • Information in the CDR
    • Call Detail Report Archives
• Diagnostics and General Troubleshooting
  • Sending a Message
  • System Screens Quick Reference
  • Diagnostic Screens
  • General Troubleshooting
    • Power and Start-up
    • Controls
    • Access to Screens and Systems
    • Calling
    • Displays
    • Cameras
    • Audio
    • Error Indications
    • System Lights
    • Network Interface Lights
  • How to Contact Technical Support
• Appendix
  • Video Source Output Examples for Multiple Monitors
  • Multipoint Dialing Speed Information
  • Port Usage
  • Actions that Cause the System to Restart
  • Q.850 Cause Codes
  • PathNavigator Error Codes
• Regulatory Notices
• Index