Table Of Contents - Polycom ViewStation EX Administrator's Manual

Chapter 1 - Introducing the
ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Systems
Key Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Breakthrough Video Quality .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Industry-Leading Audio Quality .................................................................................................. 1-2
AES Encryption Support ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Additional Security Features ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Easy Calling ...................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Rich Conference Experience ........................................................................................................... 1-3
Enhanced User Experience ............................................................................................................. 1-4
Network Flexibility ......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Remote Management ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Easy Installation ............................................................................................................................... 1-5
Standard System Components .............................................................................................................. 1-6
Main System ..................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Main Camera .................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Microphone ...................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Hardware Kit .................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Cables ................................................................................................................................................ 1-8
Documentation ............................................................................................................................... 1-10
Optional System Components ............................................................................................................ 1-11
Network Interface Modules ......................................................................................................... 1-11
Additional Microphone Pod ........................................................................................................ 1-11
Visual Concert FX .......................................................................................................................... 1-12
Document Camera or Other Additional Camera ..................................................................... 1-12
Additional Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 1-13
VCR .................................................................................................................................................. 1-13
Projector .......................................................................................................................................... 1-13
Other Optional Components ....................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 - Setting Up Your System Hardware
Standard System Set-up ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Positioning the Main System ......................................................................................................... 2-2
Main Camera .................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Main Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Microphone ...................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 2-9
Optional Equipment Set-up ................................................................................................................ 2-10
Network Interface Modules ......................................................................................................... 2-10
ISDN Network Hardware Checklist ....................................................................................2-11
Quad BRI Network Interface Module ................................................................................. 2-11
PRI Network Interface Module ............................................................................................ 2-13
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