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VSX Product Family BriefingVSX Product Family BriefingJuly 2005July 2005
OverviewOverview
VSX Family OverviewVSX Family Overview
VSX Signature BenefitsVSX Signature Benefits
VSX Leadership OptionsVSX Leadership Options
SummarySummary
Audio Video Content
Polycom Leadership and InnovationDevelopedDeveloped Fundamental Building BlocksFundamental Building Blocks
Siren 7 Audio
G.722.1
Siren 14 Audio
H.264 Intellectual
Property
Dual Monitor
Emulation
Error Concealment
T.120
Dual Streams
People+Content
Audio Video Content
Polycom Leadership and InnovationDrives Industry StandardsDrives Industry Standards
Siren 7 Audio
G.722.1
Siren 14 Audio
G.722.1 Annex C
Dual Monitor Emulation
Error Concealment
H.264 Intellectual
Property
T.120
Dual Streams
People+Content
H.239 Intellectual
Property
The entire industry is building their products around Polycom
technology that was driven to become ITU standards!
Including Sony, Tandberg, Aethra, Microsoft and others
Audio Video Content
Polycom Leadership and InnovationCreating the FutureCreating the Future
Siren 7 Audio
G.722.1
G.722.1 Annex C
StereoSurround™
H.264 Intellectual
Property
Dual Monitor Emulation
Error Concealment
Future Imaging
Technologies
T.120
Dual Streams
People+Content
H.239 Intellectual
Property
People+Content IP
Polycom Video Conferencing SystemsPolycom Video Conferencing SystemsVSX performance from desktop to boardroom!
Office
Enterprise, Healthcare, Education, Government
Entry Mainstream Performance
VSX 3000
PVX
VSX 8000
VSX 5000 V500
VSX 7000s
Conference Room
VSX 7000e
Desktop
Home Office and Small Businesses/Organizations
Polycom VSX 8000Polycom VSX 8000
Performance conferencing for integrated Performance conferencing for integrated
rooms, custom applications and rooms, custom applications and
specialty meeting rooms specialty meeting rooms
Slim form factor for efficient rack-mount installation or custom Slim form factor for efficient rack-mount installation or custom
installationsinstallations
Professional grade connectors requested by integrators and API Professional grade connectors requested by integrators and API
command set for custom user interface design and command set for custom user interface design and
implementation implementation
Incredible video using the latest in video technology producing Incredible video using the latest in video technology producing
consistently high resolution with natural, TV-like motion handlingconsistently high resolution with natural, TV-like motion handling
Superior audio performance using the most advanced audio Superior audio performance using the most advanced audio
standards and technology standards and technology
Polycom VSX 7000ePolycom VSX 7000e
Top-of-the-line, mainstream group video conferencingTop-of-the-line, mainstream group video conferencing
Split form factor ideal for flat panel displaysSplit form factor ideal for flat panel displays
Incredibly natural imaging using the Incredibly natural imaging using the
latest video technology and standards latest video technology and standards
Superior audio performance using the most advanced Superior audio performance using the most advanced
audio standards and technology audio standards and technology
Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by
Polycom universal remotePolycom universal remote
Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with
all conference participantsall conference participants
Polycom VSX 7000sPolycom VSX 7000s
High quality, versatile group video conferencing High quality, versatile group video conferencing
for medium to large roomsfor medium to large rooms
Incredibly natural imaging using the latest Incredibly natural imaging using the latest
in video technology and standards in video technology and standards
Embedded speaker and subwoofer included, providing superior Embedded speaker and subwoofer included, providing superior
audio performance; delivers greater fidelity than TV speakersaudio performance; delivers greater fidelity than TV speakers
Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by
Polycom universal remotePolycom universal remote
Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with all Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with all
conference participantsconference participants
Polycom VSX 5000Polycom VSX 5000
Business quality video conferencing Business quality video conferencing
for small groupsfor small groups
Excellent price performance Excellent price performance
Outstanding audio, including Outstanding audio, including
StereoSurroundStereoSurround™™ when speakers are connected when speakers are connected
Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by Connects to any TV or XGA display and is operated by
Polycom universal remotePolycom universal remote
Easily share data with all conference participantsEasily share data with all conference participants
Polycom VSX 3000Polycom VSX 3000
Integrated, executive office video conferencing systemIntegrated, executive office video conferencing system
17” LCD display that doubles as a 17” LCD display that doubles as a
PC monitorPC monitor
Incredible video using the latest Incredible video using the latest
in video technology and standards in video technology and standards
Superior audio performance combining Superior audio performance combining
advanced audio technology with stereo mics and speakersadvanced audio technology with stereo mics and speakers
Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with all Multiple methods of sharing data, videos and pictures with all
conference participantsconference participants
Add up to 3 other participants via optional internal MCUAdd up to 3 other participants via optional internal MCU
Polycom V500Polycom V500
Advanced video conferencing for the executive office Advanced video conferencing for the executive office
or small conference roomor small conference room
Excellent price performance Excellent price performance
Key features include data rates Key features include data rates
up to 768Kbps, H.264 video up to 768Kbps, H.264 video
and Siren 14and Siren 14™™ audio audio
Connects to any TV display and is operated by Connects to any TV display and is operated by
Polycom universal remotePolycom universal remote
Easily share data with all conference participantsEasily share data with all conference participants
PVX Desktop Software ApplicationPVX Desktop Software Application
The world’s best conferencing software The world’s best conferencing software application for your PC and web cameraapplication for your PC and web camera
Powerful and intuitivePowerful and intuitive
Superior communications experience from Superior communications experience from desktop to boardroom including SIP and H.323desktop to boardroom including SIP and H.323
Key features including data rates up to 1.5M, H.264 video, Key features including data rates up to 1.5M, H.264 video, 14 kHz audio and Microsoft LCS integration14 kHz audio and Microsoft LCS integration
Network flexibility for broadest implementationNetwork flexibility for broadest implementation
Open new markets with Polycom PVXOpen new markets with Polycom PVX
• Wrap value-added service and support for massive profitability potentialWrap value-added service and support for massive profitability potential
• Use PVX to open the door to Video CommunicationsUse PVX to open the door to Video Communications
VSX Signature BenefitsVSX Signature Benefits
Polycom Siren 14 – G.722.1 Annex CPolycom Siren 14 – G.722.1 Annex CBest Audio in the Market
Polycom’s Siren 14 has now been embraced by the ITU-Polycom’s Siren 14 has now been embraced by the ITU-T standards body as the framework for G.722.1 Annex CT standards body as the framework for G.722.1 Annex C
Per ITU testing, G.722.1C scored better than MPEG-4 in Per ITU testing, G.722.1C scored better than MPEG-4 in all three test experiments including testing for:all three test experiments including testing for:
• Clean SpeechClean Speech
• Reverberant Noisy SpeechReverberant Noisy Speech
• Music and Mixed ContentMusic and Mixed Content
G.722.1C produces G.722.1C produces better audiobetter audio than MPEG-4, while than MPEG-4, while using less bandwidth in a call and far less computeusing less bandwidth in a call and far less compute
Polycom StereoSurroundPolycom StereoSurround™™Continues Audio Innovation
Super wideband 14kHz audio with true stereo separation – Super wideband 14kHz audio with true stereo separation – for conversations for conversations andand rich media sharing rich media sharing (DVD, VCR, …)(DVD, VCR, …)
Enables natural left/right audio recognition – Just like being Enables natural left/right audio recognition – Just like being in same room!in same room!
Adds clarity – hear and process Adds clarity – hear and process allall far side speakers far side speakers distinctly, even during multiple simultaneous conversationsdistinctly, even during multiple simultaneous conversations
Conversational Stereo – ONLY Polycom can do this!Conversational Stereo – ONLY Polycom can do this!
Extends demand for higher revenue, value-add solutionsExtends demand for higher revenue, value-add solutions
Microphone Array PerformanceMicrophone Array PerformanceLeveraging SoundStation™ Technology
Everyone knows the Polycom SoundStation and expects Everyone knows the Polycom SoundStation and expects the world’s best performance:the world’s best performance:• Broadest Room CoverageBroadest Room Coverage
• Purest SignalPurest Signal
• Less Noise From Around the RoomLess Noise From Around the Room
Polycom microphone arrays deliver this same world Polycom microphone arrays deliver this same world leading performanceleading performance
1.5MM+ satisfied SoundStation customers are potential 1.5MM+ satisfied SoundStation customers are potential Polycom Video customers!Polycom Video customers!
Digital Microphone Array PerformanceDigital Microphone Array PerformanceLeveraging Polycom SoundStation™ Technology
Equal Sound Quality Contours
TAA Unidirectional Mic
Sony Omnidirectional Mic
Polycom VSX7000 Mic Array
90 degree
0 degree
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.62.0
2.4 Meters
Broadest room Broadest room coveragecoverage
Intelligent Intelligent microphone steeringmicrophone steering
Purest audio signalPurest audio signal
Less ambient noise Less ambient noise from around the from around the roomroom
ProMotionProMotion™™
Best video quality in the industryBest video quality in the industry
Highest image clarity with 50/60 fields per secondHighest image clarity with 50/60 fields per second
ProMotion H.263ProMotion H.263• V500 and VSX 5000 – receive onlyV500 and VSX 5000 – receive only• VSX 3000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000eVSX 3000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e• Supported on calls from 512kbps, using H.263 videoSupported on calls from 512kbps, using H.263 video• CIF resolution at 50/60 frames per second CIF resolution at 50/60 frames per second
ProMotion H.264 ProMotion H.264 • VSX 8000 VSX 8000 • Supported on calls from 384Kbps, using H.264 videoSupported on calls from 384Kbps, using H.264 video• 2CIF resolution (double the normal resolution), at 50/60 frames 2CIF resolution (double the normal resolution), at 50/60 frames
per second (no loss in frame rate) from 384Kbpsper second (no loss in frame rate) from 384Kbps
iPriorityiPriority™™
Video Error ConcealmentVideo Error Concealment
Audio Error Concealment Audio Error Concealment
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
IP PrecedenceIP Precedence
DiffServDiffServ
RSVPRSVP
Dynamic Bandwidth AllocationDynamic Bandwidth Allocation
Proactive Network MonitoringProactive Network Monitoring
Packet and jetter controlPacket and jetter control
Network Address Translation Network Address Translation
(NAT) support(NAT) support
The industry’s best QoS for IP networks – a robust set of features to guarantee video, audio and data quality on IP networks
Automatic NAT discoveryAutomatic NAT discovery
Asymmetric speed controlAsymmetric speed control
Alternate gatekeeper supportAlternate gatekeeper support
TCP/UDP fixed port firewall TCP/UDP fixed port firewall
supportsupport
Lip synchronizationLip synchronization
Echo CancellationEcho Cancellation
Echo suppressionEcho suppression
Auto gatekeeper discoveryAuto gatekeeper discovery
Automatic gateway dialing profilesAutomatic gateway dialing profiles
Specify outbound call routing for Specify outbound call routing for
gateway/ISDNgateway/ISDN
Encryption – AESEncryption – AES
Keeps your sensitive communications confidential and privateKeeps your sensitive communications confidential and private
Enabled with embedded AES encryptionEnabled with embedded AES encryption• Standards-based, supporting H.235 v3, H.234, H.233
• Interoperable with fully standard compliant systems
Secures audio, video and content streamsSecures audio, video and content streams• Supported in calls up to 2 Mbps
Validated externally by NIST approved labs Validated externally by NIST approved labs for FIPS compliance for FIPS compliance
128-bit key length128-bit key length
IP, ISDN and Serial/V.35 calls up to 2Mbps – IP, ISDN and Serial/V.35 calls up to 2Mbps – across entire VSX product lineacross entire VSX product line
Supported for audio, video and content sharingSupported for audio, video and content sharing
Polycom Leadership in SIP SupportPolycom Leadership in SIP Support
VSX systems were VSX systems were first first to offer SIP supportto offer SIP support• Audio and video - all audio and video standardsAudio and video - all audio and video standards• Including H.264 and Siren 14Including H.264 and Siren 14• Innovative far end camera control Innovative far end camera control
Expands Polycom SIP initiativesExpands Polycom SIP initiatives• Active on SIP standards bodiesActive on SIP standards bodies• First to demonstrate SIP based Video & Voice user agents and First to demonstrate SIP based Video & Voice user agents and
MCU interoperabilityMCU interoperability• SIP support on IP desktop phones SIP support on IP desktop phones • SIP support on Voyant audio bridges SIP support on Voyant audio bridges • SIP support on VSX and PVX video solutions SIP support on VSX and PVX video solutions • SIP support on MGC video bridges SIP support on MGC video bridges
Compatible with emerging SIP leaders:Compatible with emerging SIP leaders:• Microsoft Live Communication Server (LCS)Microsoft Live Communication Server (LCS)• Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) Nortel Multimedia Communication Server (MCS)
Polycom VSX/PVX User InterfacePolycom VSX/PVX User Interface
Universal remote control for all Universal remote control for all
VSX productsVSX products
12 language options for on-screen GUI, 12 language options for on-screen GUI,
voice prompts, documentation, and web interfacevoice prompts, documentation, and web interface
Graphical user interface that is friendly and simpleGraphical user interface that is friendly and simple
Customizable home screen and color themesCustomizable home screen and color themes
Kiosk mode with scrolling marqueeKiosk mode with scrolling marquee
User-selectable camera icons and ring tonesUser-selectable camera icons and ring tones
Calendar and conference schedulingCalendar and conference scheduling
……and more!!!!and more!!!!
VSX Leadership OptionsVSX Leadership Options
Intelligent IntegrationIntelligent IntegrationWideband Phone and Video
Wideband VTX 1000 significantly enhances the Wideband VTX 1000 significantly enhances the
communications experience via more crisp, clear audiocommunications experience via more crisp, clear audio
Allows you to speak naturally from up to 20 feet awayAllows you to speak naturally from up to 20 feet away
Reduces clutter on the conference tableReduces clutter on the conference table• Eliminates need for VSX mic arrays Eliminates need for VSX mic arrays and wiresand wires without loss in quality without loss in quality
StereoSurround and G722.1 Annex C also supported!StereoSurround and G722.1 Annex C also supported!
1.5MM+ SoundStations to upgrade to VTX 1.5MM+ SoundStations to upgrade to VTX andand VSX Video VSX Video
““Can you make it as easy to dial as a phone?” - CustomerCan you make it as easy to dial as a phone?” - Customer
SoundStation VTX 1000 SoundStation VTX 1000 knowsknows when it is video enabled’ when it is video enabled’ (connected to a VSX 6000, VSX 7000 Series or VSX 8000 (connected to a VSX 6000, VSX 7000 Series or VSX 8000 Series)Series)
Two ways to initiate a video call:Two ways to initiate a video call:• Begin as a voice-only callBegin as a voice-only call
– When voice-only call is initiated between (2) VTXs, the VTX will intelligently When voice-only call is initiated between (2) VTXs, the VTX will intelligently prompt end user to add videoprompt end user to add video
– If the users agree, the two VTX systems will If the users agree, the two VTX systems will automaticallyautomatically convert the voice-only convert the voice-only call to a video call call to a video call
• Initiate a video call from the dialing key padInitiate a video call from the dialing key pad– Dial the IP or ISDN address of the far end video participantDial the IP or ISDN address of the far end video participant– Press the “Video Call” buttonPress the “Video Call” button
Dial a phone; enable rich media communications! Dial a phone; enable rich media communications!
Intelligent IntegrationIntelligent IntegrationSimple, Sophisticated Calling
People+ContentPeople+Content™™ IP IP
Share any PC content during a Share any PC content during a video callvideo call
No need for cablesNo need for cables• Reduces the hassle factorReduces the hassle factor
• Reduces tabletop clutterReduces tabletop clutter
Fast transition for presentersFast transition for presenters• No need to find/swap cablesNo need to find/swap cables
Voice-only participants can finally share contentVoice-only participants can finally share content
Data sharing utility is simple and easy to use – presenter Data sharing utility is simple and easy to use – presenter only needs the IP address of the VSX systemonly needs the IP address of the VSX system
People+ContentPeople+Content™™
Options for VSX 5000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e and VSX Options for VSX 5000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e and VSX
80008000
Direct VGA: included w/ VSX 8000, option w/ VSX 7000eDirect VGA: included w/ VSX 8000, option w/ VSX 7000e• Direct PC input into system – simply connect a VGA cableDirect PC input into system – simply connect a VGA cable
ImageShare II: for VSX 7000e and VSX 8000ImageShare II: for VSX 7000e and VSX 8000• Cable connecting from VGA output on system to laptopCable connecting from VGA output on system to laptop• Press blue button to stop/start PC content sharingPress blue button to stop/start PC content sharing
Visual Concert VSX: for VSX 5000 and VSX 7000sVisual Concert VSX: for VSX 5000 and VSX 7000s• Device that enables PC content sharingDevice that enables PC content sharing• Stop and start PC sharing with back-lit buttonsStop and start PC sharing with back-lit buttons
MPMPPlusPlus
Internal multipoint video bridging capability for VSX systemsInternal multipoint video bridging capability for VSX systems
Mixed IP and ISDN callsMixed IP and ISDN calls
Siren 14Siren 14™™ and Polycom StereoSurround and Polycom StereoSurround™™ supported supported
Voice-activated switching AND Continuous presence supportVoice-activated switching AND Continuous presence support
Audio transcodingAudio transcoding
Optional 4-site Optional 4-site MPMPPlusPlus• VSX 3000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000eVSX 3000, VSX 7000s, VSX 7000e• H.263++, H.263+, H.261H.263++, H.263+, H.261• Cascading (up to 10 sites)Cascading (up to 10 sites)
Optional 6-site Optional 6-site MPMPPlusPlus• VSX 8000VSX 8000• H.264, H.263++, H.263+, H.261H.264, H.263++, H.263+, H.261• Cascading (up to 26 sites)Cascading (up to 26 sites)
Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array Polycom Ceiling Microphone Array
Optional accessory for any VSXOptional accessory for any VSX
conference room solutionconference room solution
Provides extraordinary voice pickup Provides extraordinary voice pickup
from anywhere in the roomfrom anywhere in the room
Ideal for classrooms, training rooms, Ideal for classrooms, training rooms,
lecture halls, boardrooms lecture halls, boardrooms
Supports Polycom SirenSupports Polycom Siren™™14, and 14, and
Polycom StereoSurroundPolycom StereoSurround™™
Outperforms competitive products on the market and is Outperforms competitive products on the market and is
priced right!priced right!
Conference Room SolutionsConference Room Solutions
Stylish elegance for the boardroom – with VSX 8000
Available with 50” or 61” plasmas
stand or wall systems
Value and quality offering - ideal with
VSX 7000s
Available with one or two 32” LCDs
For budget minded - ideal with VSX 5000
Available with 32” CRT
Available with one or two32” LCDs or 42” plasmas
with or without audio system
Top of the line cart system –ideal with
VSX 7000e
Add value to any Polycom VSX installation with unique, stylish Add value to any Polycom VSX installation with unique, stylish furniture and displaysfurniture and displays
SummarySummary
Polycom offers a full range of video conferencing Polycom offers a full range of video conferencing solutions to meet the needs of any organizationsolutions to meet the needs of any organization
From desktop to boardroom, Polycom video solutions From desktop to boardroom, Polycom video solutions bring premium audio and incredible video – making bring premium audio and incredible video – making visual communications a natural part of any meetingvisual communications a natural part of any meeting
VSX Signature Benefits included in every productVSX Signature Benefits included in every product
VSX Leadership Options provide versatility and benefits VSX Leadership Options provide versatility and benefits offered nowhere else in the marketplaceoffered nowhere else in the marketplace
VSX proves, once again, that Polycom continues to lead VSX proves, once again, that Polycom continues to lead the market in performance, innovation and technology!the market in performance, innovation and technology!
Thank you!Thank you!