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Polycom VSXTM 6000 User's Manual

1. froze call re established 15 Seconds Image froze call re established 30 Seconds Image froze call re established Time to Connect H 323 All speeds 5 seconds Connectivity with Other Machines models listed with comments Successful connections were made in each direction with the following CODECs H 323 Tandberg 6000 Polycom amp VSXTM 8000 Polycom ViaVideo Polycom VSX Webcam using NetMeeting In conferences with a Polycom iPower970 Software 6 2 0 1208 no video was received at the VSX 6000 irrespective of which unit initiated the call Connectivity with JVCS MCUs H 323 Successful connections were made to the Management Centre IP MCU H 263 video and G 722 audio The audio level at the Management Centre was measured as peaking at 2dBm Procedure for making a call 1 Select connection speed 2 Input IP address 3 Press Call Hang up button on the remote control to dial Or use the Speed Dial Local Directory or Call History list from the graphical interface G SUMMARY Anentry level CODEC providing conferencing data rates between 64kbit s and 768kbit s over H 323 IP networks Optional Additional Monitor Adaptor AMA for multiple monitor outputs e Graphical interface with infrared remote control Supports H 261 H 263 H 264 video coding Supports G 711 G 722 G 722 1 G 728 G 723 1 G 729 and Siren14kHz audio coding Supports StereoSurround audio e People Content and H 239 dual i
2. in the U S and various countries NetMeeting is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other company or brand names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Disclaimer The information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of issue but no liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies The reader is reminded that changes may have taken place since issue particularly in rapidly changing areas such as internet addressing and consequently URLs and e mail addresses should be used with caution The JNT Association cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the material contained herein Availability Further copies of this document may be obtained from JANET Customer Service at the above address JISC The JNT Association 2005 20
3. 30 20 50 Cut tests scenes various with camera movements 21 00 22 00 Man teaching at whiteboard 22 10 23 23 To ensure accuracy of measurement at the remote site all signals are to be monitored prior to transmission Test 1a H263 Colour bar test Insert 7596 EBU bars at local site measure at remote site Peak to peak video amplitude 1 0v Peak to peak sync amplitude 0 3v Peak to peak burst amplitude 0 3v Do chroma vectors lie in their boxes Yes Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 Test 1b H264 Colour bar test Insert 75 EBU bars at local site measure at remote site Peak to peak video amplitude 1 0v Peak to peak sync amplitude 0 3v Peak to peak burst amplitude 0 3v Do chroma vectors lie in their boxes Yes Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 Test 2a H 263 Grey scale Insert grey scale at local site measure at remote site Peak to peak video amplitude 1 0v Peak to peak sync amplitude 0 3v Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 Test 2b H 264 Grey scale Insert grey scale at local site measure at remote site Peak to peak video amplitude 1 0v Peak to peak sync amplitude 0 3v Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 Test 3a H 263 Blue screen Insert blue screen at local site meas
4. 6000 systems supplied for evaluation included the optional People Content IP feature this allows a network connected windows PC to transfer its screen images over the net to the local CODEC and then into video conference sites via the H 323 videoconference link A PC laptop software application downloaded from the Polycom web site is necessary to enable this option Another option the Visual Concert VSX hardware unit enables the image from a PC Laptop XGA screen and its associated audio to be directly connected to the local CODEC and then fed into a conference This unit also provides an XGA data projector output and a three port network hub The VSX unit connects to the desk pod microphones via a daisy chain When conferencing with other Polycom units supporting People Content any XGA data source connected to the Visual Concert VSX unit can be transmitted to the remote site together with the selected video source To route this XGA signal to the remote site either the Graphics button on the remote control or the Send button on the VSX unit is selected The far site then displays the selected video source on the main monitor and the XGA output PC image from the remote Visual Concert VSX unit on a second XGA monitor The presenter and the presentation PC images are thus received simultaneously at the remote site Visual Concert VSX units were not supplied for evaluation AES encryption operates in point to point calls at
5. APPENDIX 05 02 TEST RESULTS FOR POLYCOM VSX 6000 Manufacturer Model Software versions Optional Features Model modifications Date of Test Polycom VSX 6000 Version 7 5 1 People Content IP None 13 17 June 2005 POLYCOM VSX 6000 Front view Rear view Infrared remote control Desk microphone CONTENTS SETUP PROCEDURE HARDWARE DESCRIPTION SYSTEM OPERATION VIDEO TESTS E ONU ANS um AUDIO TESTS 3 CONNECTIVITY G SUMMARY Page No 17 18 19 iii A SETUP PROCEDURE The basic connections clearly illustrated on the printed Set up card together with more detailed documentation on CD enabled the Polycom VSX 6000 to be installed and set up with ease Initial installation involved e Positioning the combined CODEC camera unit on top of the monitor e Connecting the CODEC to the video monitor using the video and audio leads supplied e Plugging the microphone into the CODEC e Establishing the IP network connection via a single RJ 45 to RJ 45 lead e Connecting the external power supply System set up through the onscreen menus and the hand held infrared remote control was straightforward The main parameters i e IP and Gatekeeper address were both entered by this method Following switch on from cold the CODEC automatically self boots within 45 seconds After initial configuration subsequent power ups retain all of these system s
6. PolycomQ graphical interface or via a web browser over the LAN This LAN connection is password protected Text messages may also be sent from the web browser to the CODEC and displayed on the main video monitor a useful tool for remote management 28151 Favorkes Took Heb Back gt OA A Asearch ijFavotes 3 D 2 Bw Address http fu_index2 htm E Links POLYCOM SS CAM Ta 3 Piece call f System Setup Language Done ig Internet Astar e WO AG inbox sari e sane Evo Edn MBAS MAE 1 5 12 3 Screenshot reproduced by permission of Polycom The dial menu allows selection of connection speed and IP address The video and audio protocols are automatically assigned to optimise the available bandwidth and capabilities of the remote CODEC In calls between VS SIM 6000 units the following protocols were utilised Connection Video Audio Audio Bandwidth Protocol Protocol Bandwidth 128kbit s H 264 24kbit s 384kbit s H 264 48kbit s 384kbit s 263 48kbit s Far End camera control and remote video input selection operate over point to point connections The mute button located on the microphone pod illuminated when the local microphone was muted Both Near local and Far remote microphone mute status were also indicated on the display screen A call status page is readily available via the remote control Help b
7. all bandwidths A document camera may be connected to the composite video input of the CODEC and the system set to utilise 4CIF video coding when this source is selected this will maximise screen resolution at the expense of frame rate A Kensington lock fixing on the rear of the unit provides enhanced physical security for the CODEC Dimensions CODEC unit w x h x d 30 x 15 x 25cm CODEC Unit Video Inputs Composite YC Connector Main camera Direct internal connection VCR document camera Composite RCA Phono Visual Concert VSX RGB Proprietary Optional Video Outputs Composite YC Connector Monitor 1 Y C 4 pin mini DIN Monitor 1 Composite RCA Phono Optional monitor 2 Y C 4 pin mini DIN Optional monitor 2 Composite RCA Phono Requires optional Additional Monitor Adaptor AMA Audio Inputs Level Connector Main microphone Microphone Proprietary VCR or Mixer Line RCA Phono VCR or Mixer Line RCA Phono Up to three desk microphones may be daisy chain connected into this input Audio Outputs Level Connector External amplifier VCR Line RCA Phono External amplifier VCR Line RCA Phono The Line outputs may be set to be far end only or a mix of near and far end audio If StereoSurround is selected the Line outputs are far end only Data 1 x LAN 10 100Mbit s Ethernet connection RJ 45 Optional Visual Concert VSX 1 x PC laptop input 15 Pin HD D type x PC laptop audio input 3 5mm stereo jac
8. and zoom out of A to Z map Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 2 BLR 3 CLR 1 JRK 2 Test 12b H 264 Zoom in and zoom out of A to Z map Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 3 BLR 3 CLR 1 JRK 3 Test 13a H 263 Text legibility of screen height at viewing distance approx 5 x screen diagonal Legibility H 323 768kbit s 20 pt 3 596 Yes 16 pt 396 Yes 14 pt 2 596 No 12 pt 2 3 No Test 13b H 264 Text legibility of screen height at viewing distance approx 5 x screen diagonal Legibility H 323 384kbit s 20 pt 3 5 Yes 16 pt 3 Yes 14 pt 2 5 No 12 pt 2 3 No Test 14a H 263 Video with several vision cuts Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 2 BLR 2 CLR 1 OP 1 SCR 2 JRK 1 Test 14b H 264 Video with several vision cuts Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 3 BLR 3 CLR 1 OP 1 SCR 3 JRK 2 Test 15a H 263 Man teaching with flip chart Subjective Impairments H 323 T68kbit s LS 2 BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 15b H 264 Man teaching with flip chart Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s LS 2 BLK 1 BLR d CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 16 Playback from a domestic VHS videotape player Is picture stable Yes E AUDIO TESTS ITU standards only Tests 1 3 were carried out with test signals inserted into the AUX Auxiliary input Test 1 Frequency response 3dB Insert a 6dB signal at the local site measure the frequency correspo
9. elect e System Calendar e Recent Calls List e System Info e Call Status This could be confusing to the occasional user D VIDEO TESTS Due to the automatic selection of video protocols we were unable to carry out the full suite of tests In all tests at H 323 the corresponding audio standard is Siren 14 48kbit s Objective Video Tests Signal measurements 1 75 EBU bars 2 Grey scale Subjective Video Impairments Tested Lip synchronisation LS Block distortion tiling BLK Blurring reduced edge sharpness and spatial detail BLR Colour errors CLR Jerkiness distortion of smooth motion JRK Object persistence lagging images from previous frames as faded or outline images OP Scene cut response i e time to build up the new image SCR Scale of impairments Imperceptible 1 Perceptible 2 Slightly annoying 3 Annoying 4 Very annoying 5 Test Tape Signals recorded Time on tape EBU colour bars Imin 30secs Grey scale 1 40 2 40 Blue field 2 50 3 50 Medium close up female face still 4 00 5 00 Medium close up female face talking 5 10 6 10 Close up face nodding 6 20 7 20 Close up face shaking head side to side 7 30 8 30 Zoom out slowly to wide angle three people 8 40 9 40 Zoom in quickly to close up of centre person 9 50 10 50 Turntable speeds 1 2 3 and 4 11 00 15 30 Football sequence 15 40 16 40 Zoom in and out of A to Z map 16 50 17 50 Text legibility font sizes 20 to 12 pt 20
10. ettings If the unit has been inactive for a user definable period it automatically reverts to standby mode returning to operational mode when the remote control is picked up or an incoming call is detected In each case the unit takes two seconds to stabilise Approximate set up time 15 minutes Basic single monitor setup Documentation quality The unit is supplied with a printed Quick Start Guide context sensitive on screen assistance via the remote control He p button and comprehensive VSX Getting Started and Administrator s guides on a CD ROM B HARDWARE DESCRIPTION General The Polycom VSX 6000 is a compact entry level portable system for IP communication up to 768kbit s Several optional features are available Dual Monitor hardware e Up to two additional desk microphones e Integration with the VTX1000 conference phone Images from a PC laptop can be introduced into a conference by two methods 1 A hardware option Visual Concert VSX enables a PC laptop to be directly connected hard wired into the CODEC 2 A software option People Content IP for Windows enables a network connected PC laptop to transmit images over the net to the CODEC and thus into a conference The basic VSX 6000 system is designed for IP connectivity up to 768kbit s through the 10 100 BaseT auto switching Ethernet port A single picture monitor either displays the transmitted image as a Picture in Picture PIP or emulates Dual Moni
11. irments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 9a H 263 Three shot quick zoom in to medium close up centre person Subjective Impairments H 323 7T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 9b H 264 Three shot quick zoom in to medium close up centre person Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 10a H 263 Turntable speed 1 Subjective Impairments H 323 7T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 10b H 264 Turntable speed 1 Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 2 JRK 1 Test 10c H 263 Turntable speed 2 Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 10d H 264 Turntable speed 2 Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 2 JRK 1 Test 10e H 263 Turntable speed 3 Subjective Impairments H 323 7T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 2 JRK 1 Test 10f H 264 Turntable speed 3 Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 2 BLR 2 CLR 2 JRK 2 Test 10g H 263 Turntable speed 4 Subjective Impairments H 323 T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 2 JRK 1 Test 10h H 264 Turntable speed 4 Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 2 BLR 3 CLR 2 JRK 2 Test 11a H 263 Football sequence Subjective Impairments H 323 T68kbit s BLK 2 BLR 2 CLR 2 JRK 1 Test 11b H 264 Football sequence Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 2 BLR 3 CLR 2 JRK 2 Test 12a H 263 Zoom in
12. k 1 x data projector output 15 Pin HD D type 2 x CODEC microphone connectors proprietary 4 x LAN connections RJ 45 Cables Supplied Basic Unit 1 x IEC mains lead 1 x power interconnect cable 1 x LAN cable RJ 45 to RJ 45 1 x CODEC microphone cable 1 x combined monitor video and audio cable 4 pin mini DIN 4 pin mini DIN plus 3 x RCA RCA Phono connectors 1 x Y C to SCART adaptor Mobility The Polycom VSX 6000 is portable lightweight and can be moved easily To establish a connection the IP address will need to be re entered for each new location using the on screen configuration menu C SYSTEM OPERATION In single monitor configuration Picture in Picture PIP is used to display the transmitted local image as a small picture superimposed on the image from the remote site The alternative Dual Monitor emulation is illustrated below the pip button is used to cycle through a number of display options e Far end full screen e Near end full screen e Side by Side equal size images e Far end large image near end small image e Near end large image far end small image Side by Side equal size images Near end large image far end small image With People and Content selected a third window opens with content displayed as a large image and both near and far video images displayed as small windows The CODEC is configured and controlled either with the infrared remote control through the on screen
13. mage support e Far end camera control and source selection e Optional Visual Concert VSX for PC and Laptop direct connection to the CODEC e Optional People Content IP for Windows PC and Laptop network connection to the CODEC UKERNA manages the networking programme on behalf of the higher and further education and research community in the United Kingdom JANET the United Kingdom s academic and research network is funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee JISC For further information please contact JANET Customer Service UKERNA Tel 44 0 1235 822 212 Atlas Centre Chilton Didcot Fax 44 0 1235 822 397 Oxfordshire OX11 0QS E mail service Qukerna ac uk Copyright This document is copyright The JNT Association trading as UKERNA Parts of it as appropriate may be freely copied and incorporated unaltered into another document unless produced for commercial gain subject to the source being appropriately acknowledged and the copyright preserved The reproduction of logos without permission is expressly forbidden Permission should be sought from JANET Customer Service Trademarks JANET SuperJANET and UKERNA are registered trademarks of the Higher Education Funding Councils for England Scotland and Wales The JNT Association is the registered user of these trademarks Polycom and Memory Stick are trademarks of the Sony Corporation Japan Polycom and PictureTel are registered trademarks of Polycom
14. nding to an audio level reduction of 3dB at the remote site from the level received when a 1kHz tone is transmitted Siren 14 24kbit s Siren 14 48kbit s 14kHz 14kHz Test 2 Headroom measured on a Siren 14 48kbit s connection Insert increasing amplitude 1kHz tone at local site monitor for overload distortion at remote site Overload occurs at 10dBm Test 3 Audio Level Insert 6dBm 1 KHz tone at local site monitor received level at remote site Measure the level on the VCR output with the local volume at mid range Remote site signal measures 18dBm measured on audio output Test 4 Echo Cancellation Setup The echo canceller is fully automatic in operation Lecture Theatre Room Audio levels adequate Y N Not tested Yes Audio quality acceptable Y N Not tested Yes Echo cancellation acceptable Y N Not tested Yes Quality of double talk Not tested Very Good Subjectively the quality of the Siren 14 audio and echo cancellation was excellent The provision of audio level meters for the microphone and VCR inputs level adjustment on the VCR inputs and an internal tone generator are all very useful operational features F CONNECTIVITY Connectivity between Like Machines H 323 There were no problems connecting between the Polycom VSXTM 6000 units at Edinburgh and Newcastle over IP During an H 323 call the network connection was removed and reconnected after a specific time 5 Seconds Image
15. tor mode by scaling both near and far images side by side on the screen the latter display option being particularly effective when a large plasma panel or a data projector are used as the single display device True dual monitor operation can also be provided through the optional Additional Monitor Adaptor AMA where the main CODEC video output i e images from the remote site the menus and setup screens is displayed on a Y C S Video monitor while the second monitor Y C or composite screens images of the local site The AMA also includes an XGA output for the display of graphic images on an XGA monitor or data projector This option was not included with the test CODECs The camera has pan tilt and zoom functions with ten preset positions The unit is quiet in operation and rapidly repositions between preset positions The basic CODEC includes a single loudspeaker for mono conferences but also supports Siren 14 Stereo StereoSound with optional external monitor loudspeakers or a stereo audio system The system captures stereo by turning off one of the three microphones located in the desk microphone pod the microphone pod must then be placed with the Polycom logo furthest from the conference participants to achieve the correct stereo image In larger rooms multiple microphone pods may be used to create the stereo image Stereo audio from a DVD or VCR player is also available when connected via the line input connections The VSX
16. ure at remote site Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 CLR 1 Test 3b H 264 Blue screen Insert blue screen at local site measure at remote site Any waveform aberrations None Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 CLR 1 Test 4a H 263 Medium close up female still Subjective Impairments H 323 T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 Test 4b H 264 Medium close up female still Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 Test 5a H 263 Medium close up female talking Subjective Impairments H 323 68kbit s LS 1 BLK 1 BLR 1 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 5b H 264 Medium close up female talking Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s LS 1 BLK 2 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 6a H 263 Close up head nodding Subjective Impairments H 323 T68kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 6b H 264 Close up head nodding Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 2 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 7a H 263 Close up head shaking side to side Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 7b H 264 Close up head shaking side to side Subjective Impairments H 323 384kbit s BLK 2 BLR 3 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 8a H 263 Medium close up slow zoom out to three shot Subjective Impairments H 323 768kbit s BLK 1 BLR 2 CLR 1 JRK 1 Test 8b H 264 Medium close up slow zoom out to three shot Subjective Impa
17. utton and indicates the network in use the target data rate the audio and the video encoding decoding algorithms together with Statistics on the actual audio and video data rate The video frame rate the audio and video packet loss The call number The duration of the call The Stereo audio system StereoSound performed well with the camera in wide angle zoomed out to include a group of conference participants The stereo audio then helped to identify the position of the participant speaking in the group In close up however the stereo image did not alter so that the picture showed a close up view of the presenter but the accompanying sound still matched the wide angle shot In other words the video image showed the speaker centre stage while the stereo audio image remained with the speaker off to the right or left This disconnection of the video picture and the stereo audio image could be distracting The People Content application to establisha connection between a PC laptop and the CODEC via the Local Area Network is enabled either by pressing the remote control Graphics button or the on screen Play button within the People Content IP PC application This application only operates under Windows Apple Mac operating systems are not supported The CODEC accepts still images transmitted from other units as snap shots but does not transmit snapshots The Snapshot button on the remote handset can s

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