Integrators’ Reference Manual For ViewStation® EX, ViewStation® FX, and VS4000 March 2003 Edition 3725-20771-001 Revision A
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Contents Chapter 1 - About this Manual ................................................ 1 Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................................... 2 Glossary................................................................................................................................ 2 Chapter 2 - Technical Information.......................................... 11 System Descriptions ................................................................
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Capacity Planning ..................................................................................................... 53 Call Processing Considerations ............................................................................... 54 Gatekeeper Identifier ......................................................................................... 55 Default Gatekeeper ...............................................................
Contents Installation ........................................................................................................... 84 Installing a V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module ............................ 85 Cables Used with the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module ... 85 Installation ........................................................................................................... 86 Network Configuration........................................................................
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Medium and Large Room Systems ............................................................... 128 Small Room Systems........................................................................................ 130 Safety and Legal Notices ..................................................... 133 Index ................................................................................. 135 iv www.polycom.
List of Figures Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-5. Figure 2-6. Figure 2-7. Figure 2-8. Figure 2-9. Figure 2-10. Figure 2-11. Figure 2-12. Figure 2-13. Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3. Figure 4-1. Figure 4-2. Figure 4-3. Figure 4-4. Figure 4-5. Figure 4-6. Figure 4-7. Figure 4-8. © Polycom, Inc. RS-232 Cable for ViewStation EX and FX ....................................................... 20 RS-232 Cable for VS4000.................................................................
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List of Tables Table 2-1. Table 2-2. Table 2-3. Table 2-4. Table 2-5. Table 2-6. Table 2-7. Table 2-8. Table 2-9. Table 2-10. Table 2-11. Table 2-12. Table 2-13. Table 2-14. Table 2-15. Table 2-16. Table 2-17. Table 2-18. Table 2-19. Table 2-20. Table 2-21. Table 2-22. Table 2-23. Table 2-24. Table 2-25. Table 3-1. Table 3-2. Table 3-3. Table 3-4. Table 3-5. Table 3-6. Table 3-7. Table 4-1. Table 5-1. Table 5-2. Table 6-1. Table 6-2. Table 6-3. © Polycom, Inc. Electrical and Physical Specifications ......
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 6-4. Table 6-5. Table 6-6. Table 6-7. Table A-1. Table A-2. Table A-3. Table A-4. Table A-5. Table B-1. Table B-2. Table B-3. Table B-4. Table B-5. Table B-6. Table B-7. Table B-8. Table B-9. Table B-10. Table B-11. Table B-12. viii V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Indicator Lamps - Network Side...............................112 V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Indicator Lamps - Peripheral Side ............................112 Fault Isolation ........
1 About this Manual This chapter provides information to help you use the rest of the manual. This manual covers the following topics: © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Conventions Used in this Manual The following typographic conventions are used in this manual: ❑ Links that allow you to jump to other sections of this manual are blue. ❑ File path names and commands you type in command lines are shown in this font. ❑ Screen names and elements are shown in bold type.
Chapter 1 - About this Manual © Polycom, Inc. ARJ H.323 Admission Reject Message. This message is from the Gatekeeper, rejecting the endpoint’s request to connect to another endpoint. ARQ H.323 Admission Request Message. This message is from an endpoint to the Gatekeeper requesting a connection to another endpoint. Automatic Voice Tracking A feature on Polycom ViewStation® systems that allows the camera to point toward the person speaking. B channel Bearer channel. B channels carry audio and video.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 4 CIF Common Intermediate Format, also called FCIF. A video format providing resolution of 352 x 288 pixels. See also QCIF, 4CIF, 16CIF. Client A networked PC or terminal that shares services with other PCs. These services are provided by a server. Conference Call Any call that establishes all-way communication between three or more endpoints. CPE Customer Premises Equipment. CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check.
Chapter 1 - About this Manual © Polycom, Inc. Endpoint A site, videoconferencing system, gateway, or MCU. Ethernet 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps LAN technology based on CSMA/CD. Far End The party or parties to whom you place a call. Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps LAN technology based on CSMA/CD. FCIF Full CIF. See CIF. Firewall A network node set up as a boundary to prevent traffic from one segment to cross over into another. fps Frames per second. Note that there are two fields per frame.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 6 H.323 ITU-T videoconferencing standard for IP. H.323 includes the H.225, H.245, G.711, G.722, G.723.1, G.728, and G.729 standards. IMUX Inverse Multiplexer. See Quad BRI network interface module. IP Internet Protocol. A unique IP address identifies every computer connected to the Internet. IP addresses take the form 255.255.255.255; each of the four numbers is in the range 0 to 255.
Chapter 1 - About this Manual © Polycom, Inc. NFAS Non-Facility Associated Signalling. NT-1 Network Termination type 1. The device that converts the ISDN BRI U interface from the telecommunications service provider to the S/T interface used by ISDN products and systems. Pan Move the camera to the left or right. PBX Private Branch eXchange. A private telephone switching system connected to common lines from one or more central offices.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 QoS Quality of Service. This allows guaranteed bandwidth and packet delivery between endpoints over a packet network. RAI Remote Alarm Indication. RJ-11 A six-conductor modular jack. RJ-11 connectors are used on all standard telephones in the US for connecting to the PSTN. RJ-45 An eight-conductor modular jack commonly used for data lines such as LAN connections.
Chapter 1 - About this Manual © Polycom, Inc. WAN Wide Area Network. Business with LANs at more than one location may use the public carrier network to carry data between these locations. Typical WAN services provided by the pubic carrier are Frame Relay, X.25, and ISDN for carrying data. Whiteboard Software that allows you to share and annotate images. Zoom Adjust the area shown on the screen using the camera’s telephoto and wide-angle capabilities.
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2 Technical Information This chapter provides descriptions and technical information about the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems. This chapter covers the following topics. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 System Descriptions The Polycom ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX systems are set-top videoconferencing systems designed for conference rooms. The Polycom VS4000 system is a rack-mounted videoconferencing system designed for large conference rooms or board rooms.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information The following table describes the network interfaces available. Table 2-2. Connectivity Network interface Connectivity provided LAN/WAN Supports—TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, SNMP, DHCP, ARP, WWW, FTP, Telnet (2) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports T.120 interface with ShowStation® IP, WebStation™ and Microsoft ® NetMeeting® Telephony Quad BRI (Basic Rate Interface) PRI (Primary Rate Interface) T1 — not available for ViewStation EX PRI E1 — not available for ViewStation EX V.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The following table lists the supported video standards. Table 2-3. Video Standards Supported Standard Supported Videoconferencing H.320 p x 64 H.323 Video standards H.261 + Annex D H.263 + Annexes F, I, J, L, T, U, u ITU 60 fields/sec Other ITU standards H.221 BONDING, mode 1 H.225, H.245 H.281 far-end camera control H.331 broadcast mode The following table gives information about the video signal formats. Table 2-4.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information The following table gives electrical specifications for the video inputs and outputs. Table 2-5. Video Input/Output Electrical Specifications Parameter Value/format Impedance 75 Ω Signal amplitude 1.0 Vpp typical Coupling DC The following table gives other video specifications for the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems. Table 2-6.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The following table gives camera and display information. Table 2-7. Cameras and Displays Parameter ViewStation EX and FX VS4000 Main camera Integrated Sony EVI-10 External Sony EVI-D10 Main camera features 65° field of view 12 x Zoom; f=4.2 to 42 mm F=1.85 to 2.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information The following table gives information about audio features. Table 2-9. Audio Features Parameter Value/format Audio codecsa G.711, G.722, G.722.1b, G.728 Mode Full duplex Gain control Automatic Noise suppression Automatic Echo cancellation Instant adaptation a. The protocol used depends on the protocols supported by the opposite endpoint and on the line rate. Audio protocol is selected automatically to provide optimum audio clarity. b.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The following table gives information about multipoint calling. Table 2-11. Call Capabilities Feature Capability Maximum data rate ViewStation EX: 768 Kbps ViewStation FX and VS4000: 2 Mbps Local plus three other sites ViewStation FX and VS4000: 384 Kbps ViewStation EX: 256 Kbps Local plus two other sites ViewStation FX and VS4000: 512 Kbps ViewStation EX: 384 Kbps Cascading (H.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information The following table gives information about the systems’ user interfaces. Table 2-12.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 RS-232 Interface The RS-232 interface allows users to connect a ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 to a PC. This provides a means of access to the ARENA API, which allows users to automate some of the systems’ control features. Refer to the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 ARENA API Programmer’s Guide for information about this API.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Figure 2-2 shows the RS-232 cable for the VS4000 system. Figure 2-2. RS-232 Cable for VS4000 © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Quad BRI Network Interface Module The following paragraphs provide technical information about the Quad BRI network interface module available with the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems. If you do not connect the system to an internal telephone system (PBX), you must use a network termination (NT-1) device between the Quad BRI and the ISDN connection at the wall outlet.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Quad BRI Cabling The Quad BRI network interface module connects to the endpoint using a cable with one keyed RJ-45 connector and one standard RJ-45 connector. Figure 2-3 shows this cable. Because it uses a non-standard connector, Polycom Inc. does not support cables of this type that are fabricated by other vendors. Figure 2-3. Keyed RJ-45 Cable, System to Network Interface Module © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Standard RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables connect the Quad BRI to the network. Figure 2-4 shows this type of cable. Figure 2-4. Standard RJ-45 Cable, Network Interface Module to Network NT-1 Information Following are sample NT-1 settings. For more detailed diagnostic information, see the manual that was shipped with your particular NT-1 device. Table 2-14.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information ISDN Switches Depending on the type of ISDN lines you are using, your service provider may assign zero, one, or two SPIDs per line. Refer to Table 2-15 below. Table 2-15.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 PRI Network Interface Module for ViewStation FX and VS4000 The following paragraphs provide technical information about the T1 and E1 PRI network interface modules available with the ViewStation FX and VS4000. This network interface module is not available with the ViewStation EX. Table 2-16.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Table 2-16. PRI T1 and E1 Network Interface Modules (Continued) Parameter PRI T1 Non-Facility Associated Signaling (NFAS) Not supported Special services (Caller ID, call blocking, etc.) Not supported PRI E1 Indicators on the PRI Network Interface Module The tables below describe the expected behavior of the indicator lamps on the PRI network interface module. On the network side, the expected behavior depends on whether it is a T1 module or an E1 module. Table 2-17.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Indicator lamps on the peripheral side of the PRI network interface module have the same meanings for both the T1 and E1 models. Table 2-18. PRI Peripheral Side Indicator Lamps Indication Meaning Amber LED on The PRI network interface module is in boot mode. a Amber and green LEDs on New software is being burned into flash. Green LED on The PRI network interface module is fully booted.b a.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information PRI Cabling The peripheral side of the PRI network interface module connects to the endpoint using a cable with keyed RJ-45 connectors. Figure 2-5 shows this cable. Because it uses a non-standard connector, Polycom Inc. does not support cables of this type that are fabricated by other vendors. Figure 2-5. Keyed RJ-45 Cable, System to Network Interface Module A standard RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables connects the PRI to the network.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Channel Selection For outgoing calls, the system uses the lowest-numbered available channel (1-23 for a PRI T1 and 1-30 for a PRI E1). If an additional channel is needed, the system chooses the next higher-numbered channel. For example, if channels 1 through 7 are unavailable, but 8 is available, the system uses channel 8 to place an outgoing call.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module The following paragraphs provide technical information about the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module available with the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000. The system’s V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module is not interchangeable with the previous V.35 network interface module.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 2-20. V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Side Indicator Lamps Indication Meaning Amber LED on Network interface module is connected to the network and receiving a clock signal Green LED on System is in a call V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Cabling This section provides cable drawings and pinouts for the three cables that you can use with the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Figure 2-8. Pinout to the HD-44M to RS-366/V.35 “Y” Cable © Polycom, Inc.
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Chapter 2 - Technical Information Figure 2-10. Pinout to the HD-44M to RS-449/RS-422 “Y” Cable © Polycom, Inc.
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Chapter 2 - Technical Information Figure 2-13. RS-530 Cable Diagram and Pinout © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Serial Interface Control Signals If you need to customize your V.35/RS-449/RS-530 interface, use the signal information in Table 2-21 below in addition to the information provided by your network equipment vendor. Table 2-21.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information State Machine The V.35/RS-449/RS-530 state machine controls how the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 interface signals handshake with the network interface equipment while the call is being established. The following tables describe the machine states. Table 2-22.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 2-22. Dial-Out State Machine (Continued) State ViewStation or VS4000 Signals 0b 15 16 Network Signals RTS = DTR = 0a CRQ = 0 All signals go low if Far End or User hang up is detected DSR = 1 to 0, OR DCD = 1 to 0 IDLE DTR = 0a RTS = 0b CRQ = 0 IDLE RI = 0 DLO = 0 ACR = 0 DSR = 0 A falling edge on DSR or DCD are interpreted by the ViewStation FX or VS4000 as a hang-up a.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Table 2-23.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 2-24.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Table 2-25.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Crypto Resync If a cryptographic encoder/decoder is connected between the system and the network, it may require a resynchronization signal from the system. This is a signal indicating that the system has lost video synchronization due to a network problem and requires that the cryptographic encoder/decoder resync with the equipment at the other end of the connection.
Chapter 2 - Technical Information Other Elements of a Typical Deployment A typical deployment includes some of the following Polycom equipment and software in addition to videoconferencing endpoints: ❑ MGC Manager™ ❑ Global Management System™ ❑ WebCommander™ ❑ PathNavigator™ For more information, please refer to the documentation supplied with the products deployed within your organization, or see www.polycom.com. © Polycom, Inc.
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3 Before You Deploy This chapter provides a summary of the deployment process, and describes what you must do to prepare for installation. This chapter covers the following topics. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Predeployment Overview The diagram below gives an overview of the tasks involved in predeployment planning.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Video Network Security Polycom recommends the following general precautions to keep your video network secure: ❑ Deploy IP endpoints behind a firewall. ❑ If your deployment seldom requires centralized management capabilities, disable all endpoints’ remote management capabilities. ❑ If your deployment does not ever require centralized management capabilities, consider an ISDN-only deployment.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Best Practices Polycom recommends the following as best practices when deploying Polycom IP voice and video applications. ❑ Consider latency, jitter, and packet loss. All are obstacles to high quality audio and video. Table 3-1 below recommends maximum values for these parameters. Table 3-1.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Notes Older Polycom ViewStation systems and the RADVision MCUs and gateways both support 10 Mbps half duplex only. There are known issues with some older Cisco Catalyst 10/100 switches and video endpoints negotiating half/full duplex. If the negotiation fails, the endpoint will still function, but the system will experience video freezing every 3 to 5 seconds.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 LAN/WAN Considerations You will need to develop a network topology checklist that includes the following information: ❑ List of Networks: To take advantage of least cost routing and alternate routing, you must define the topology of the Local area networks (LANs) that each gatekeeper serves, as well as the LANs that are logically connected to these but served by other gatekeepers.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Capacity Planning H.323 traffic uses more bandwidth than the selected call quality or H.320 equivalent. Polycom recommends that you allow 20% overhead for the H.323 signaling traffic. ISDN networks do not include signaling in the payload calculations, but in TCP/IP networks all signaling must also be accounted for. For example, a 384-Kbps video call would require approximately 384 Kbps + 20% = 460 Kbps of bandwidth on a TCP/IP network.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 3-2. Bandwidth Requirements 1.5 Mbps 1 PRI line 1.843 Mbps 2.0 Mbps Multiplea PRI lines or E1 line (Europe) 2.4 Mbps a. Requires a third-party inverse multiplexer. Inverse multiplexers provide inverse multiplexing to transmit a single high-speed data channel over one or many T1 (PRI) or E1 links. Keep in mind that the examples given here discuss only a single point-to-point call.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Gatekeeper Identifier You will need to specify the gatekeeper identifier for each gatekeeper being deployed. You must also define the maximum number of endpoints that may be registered to each gatekeeper and the maximum number of calls that each gatekeeper may handle at one time. Default Gatekeeper An endpoint may register to a gatekeeper automatically or manually.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Service prefixes are short numeric strings that identify the services being requested, such as call speed and zone. An H.323 dial plan allows you to associate a numeric alias to the network address of each H.323 entity. This is the calling plan that you develop for H.323 deployments. In large deployments, the dial plan also helps to manage resources by segmenting user populations.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy A well-designed dial plan distributes the dial plan logic among the gateways and gatekeepers. Try to keep the dial plan logic at the highest component level — for example, allow the gatekeeper to handle routing and fail-over decisions. This allows individual zones to be added or modified without affecting other zones, so the deployment is very scalable. To assign gateways and gatekeepers: 1. Determine the area that your dial plan covers. 2.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Administration, Policies, and Routing Administration Plan The videoconferencing administration plan allows the system administrator to manage user permissions and network policies.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy If your organization has special rate plans, those should be incorporated into the least-cost routing tables. Network Topology You will need the network topology information described in LAN/WAN Considerations on page 52 when you design your dial plan and configure PathNavigator to manage your video network. If the network is physically changed, you will need to update PathNavigator’s network information so that it can manage the video network effectively.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Addressing The addressing components of an H.323 dial plan are: ❑ Gatekeeper zone identifiers or prefixes ❑ Entity addressing ❑ Terminal aliases (include numeric and alphabetic aliases) ❑ System Services ❑ MCU service prefixes ❑ Gateway service prefixes Each H.323 entity must have at least one network address (transport address). The network address uniquely identifies the H.323 entity on the network.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Table 3-3. Zone Identifiers and Neighbor Gatekeepers Prefix Milpitas gatekeeper Austin gatekeeper Atlanta gatekeeper Local zone prefix 408 512 770 Neighbor gatekeeper 1 prefix 512 408 408 Neighbor gatekeeper 2 prefix 770 770 512 If the local zone prefixes are configured, requests from neighbor gatekeepers with prefixes that match the local zone prefix will be resolved. All other calls will be rejected.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Rules for Assigning Prefixes and Numeric Aliases In assigning prefixes and numeric aliases, it is critically important to observe certain rules: ❑ MCUs and gateways provide services, so they must have service prefixes assigned to them. Each service must have its own prefix. For example, an MCU or gateway will have a separate service prefix for each call speed that it provides.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy System Services System services include the following: ❑ Conference on demand ❑ Call forwarding: set forward busy, set forward no answer, and set forward unconditional. ❑ Access simplified dialing ❑ Join or leave hunt group System services only work within a zone. They do not work across zones. Gateway and MCU services are defined in both PathNavigator and the MGC platform itself. It is critical that the prefixes are exactly the same in each system.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The PRI T1 needs to be provisioned for the ViewStation FX and VS4000 systems as follows: Table 3-4.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy The PRI direct from the telephone service provider should support both data and voice for Polycom’s voice add-on capability of systems. Determining Usage To get the best rate of return from PRI lines, they should be used as much as possible. To do this, look at the data and video traffic as a whole. Establish a reasonable ratio between the total bandwidth required if every device is in use and the number of lines provided. A ratio of 10:1 is fair for general use.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Peripheral Link ISDN BRI S/T-loop ISDN BRI U-loop Quad BRI Quad NT1 (May not be needed) ISDN Figure 3-2. Network Configuration (No PBX) Peripheral Link ISD N BR I S/T-loop ISD N BR I U -loop ISD N PR I or Multiple BR I Quad BR I ISD N Quad N T1 (May not be needed) PBX Figure 3-3.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy not you need an NT1 device between the PBX and the ISDN BRI interface of the videoconferencing system. ❑ If the ISDN BRI network module in the PBX is S/T-loop, there is a 500-foot limitation with S/T-loop ISDN. The module may still require a special jack with a resistor.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 ❑ The ISDN BRI service must allow videoconferencing calls to be dialed on either B channel or on both simultaneously. ❑ The D channel should not permit X.25 packet data. ❑ The ISDN BRI service must be configured as Terminal Type A. ❑ The ISDN BRI service must support automatic Terminal Endpoint Identifiers (TEIs). ❑ The ISDN BRI service must be tariffed and available from the customer’s local central office.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy ❑ If the distance is between 50 and 250 feet, you must use a 9-volt AC/DC transformer to boost power (such as the Digi-Key #T405-ND). Connect the transformer to the Quad BRI network interface module. ❑ RJ-45 jacks, connected to 110 blocks or 66 blocks, should be installed in the wiring closet. You can then connect these jacks to the Quad BRI network interface module with the supplied RJ-45 cables.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The following tables show how the data modules should be configured in the Lucent Definity PBX administrative console. Ports 3 and 4 are configured identically with unique extensions for each module, and different port numbers. Table 3-5.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Table 3-6. Example Configuration: Channel 1, Secondary Data Module 2 Secondary data module? n Connected to dte Next, you must configure any required hunt groups with a direct inward dialing (DID) numbers, or local directory numbers. This enables other systems to call your system. Once you have configured the hunt groups, hook up the DCP ports to the system and follow the appropriate system installation procedures.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Site Considerations When you select a site for videoconferencing equipment, consider the following factors: Table 3-7. Site Considerations Factor For best results Access to required connections Ensure that the equipment will be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of power and network connections. Room lighting Ensure that the camera will normally point toward an area that is well-lit but not exceptionally bright.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Table 3-7. Site Considerations (Continued) © Polycom, Inc. Factor For best results Acoustics and background noise Ensure that there is no audible echo in the room where the camera and microphone(s) will be installed. Carpeting, drapery, and upholstered furniture all help to reduce echo problems. Non-rectangular rooms have less echo than standard conference rooms.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Predeployment Worksheet This worksheet will help you get the information you need to install videoconferencing systems on your company’s LAN computer network. Complete this worksheet before you start the installation. Once you have this information, refer to this worksheet as needed.
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy Extension (Terminal ID or E.164 number) for the videoconferencing system SNMP Information (if necessary) If you intend to ready your system for remote management via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), you also need to know: IP address for the network management station _______._______._______.
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4 Installing Videoconferencing Systems This chapter provides installation instructions for the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 and their network interface modules. This chapter covers the following topics. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 The Deployment Process The diagram below summarizes the tasks involved in the deployment process. This chapter assumes that the appropriate products have been ordered, and that you have done the appropriate predeployment tasks. Pre-deployment Deployment Post-deployment Identify the site's communication needs Determine the site's...
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems Installation Procedures For basic system installation, please refer to the installation instructions in the appropriate User Guide and the QuickStart cards. Installing Network Interface Modules The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 may be purchased with either of these network interface modules: ❑ Quad BRI ❑ V.35/RS-449/RS-530 In addition, PRI T1 and E1 network interface modules are available with the ViewStation FX and VS4000.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 NT-1 Device The Quad BRI network interface module requires an S/T interface. If your site does not use an internal telephone system (PBX), you must connect the Quad BRI module to the ISDN line(s) through a network termination (NT-1) device, which provides the S/T interface. Cables Used with the Quad BRI Network Interface Module The network cables are standard CAT5 cables.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems 3. Connect the network side of the Quad BRI network interface module to the NT-1 device or to the ISDN network, as appropriate. Figure 4-4. Quad BRI Network Interface Module (Network Side) 4. If you are using an NT-1 device, connect it to the ISDN network. You are now ready to power on and configure the system. Installing a PRI Network Interface Module This section provides information about installing the PRI network interface module.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 You must use an external power supply if you use the internal CSU capability of the PRI T1 network interface module. Channel Service Unit In North America, the PRI T1 network interface module can be connected to an external Channel Service Unit (CSU). The CSU isolates the PRI from the network, and continues to transmit a signal to the network even if the PRI network interface module loses power or is disconnected.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems If You Are Connecting to a PBX ❑ Some PBXs require a crossover cable. ❑ The PBX must provide the clock signal and act as the network side for layers 1, 2, and 3. ❑ QSIG signaling (PSS1) is not supported. However, a PRI network interface module can be connected to a PISN through a gateway using ETSI DSS1 signaling. Cables Used with the PRI Network Interface Module The following cables may be used with the PRI network interface module.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Installation To install the PRI network interface module: 1. Ensure that the system is powered off. 2. Connect peripheral side of the PRI network interface module to the system using the supplied cable. Figure 4-5 shows the peripheral side of the PRI network interface module. Port (not used) Input Port LEDs Figure 4-5. PRI Network Interface Module (Peripheral Side) 3.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems Installing a V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module Cables Used with the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module The network interface module connects to the system using a cable that is not interchangeable with standard RJ-45 to RJ-45 cables. The following optional cables used to connect the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 module to the DCE are available from the Polycom Web store: ❑ V.35 “Y” cable—HD-44M to DB-25M/RS-366 and M34 “Winchester” V.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Installation To install V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module: 1. Make sure the system is turned off. 2. Connect the peripheral side of the network interface module to the system. Refer to Figure 4-7. 12 VDC Connector (not used) Port (not used) Input Port LEDs Figure 4-7. V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module (Peripheral Side) 3.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems Note If your DCE does not use dialing, do not use the RS-366 (DB-25M) connector. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Network Configuration The following paragraphs give information about configuring the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 systems for the ISDN network. On a PRI T1 Network: Configuring the CSU If you use an external CSU, you must specify the following information on the PRI Setup screen (System Info > Admin Setup > Video Network > IMUX > PRI Network > PRI Setup): 1. In the CSU field, select External. 2.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems Firewall and NAT Issues A firewall protects an organization’s network by controlling data traffic from outside the network. Different types of firewalls use different techniques to provide network security, but unless the firewall is designed to work with H.323 videoconferencing equipment, it will prevent successful videoconferencing because it is designed to prevent unsolicited data from entering the network.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Configuring the System to Operate Behind a NAT The System is behind a NAT option allows the user make calls outside the internal network. At this time, it is not possible to make videoconferencing calls within the internal network when the System is behind a NAT option is selected. To make videoconferencing calls within the network, users must deselect the System is behind a NAT option before making the call. 1.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems Connecting the System to a PC In some situations you may want to connect a laptop directly to the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000. This allows you to: ❑ Update software on a system that is not connected to a LAN. ❑ Use IP-based functions such as PolySnap or Visual Concert PC with a system that is not connected to a LAN. ❑ Upload Microsoft PowerPoint files to the system if you do not have a Visual Concert data collaboration unit.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Connecting the PC to the LAN Through the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 Do this if you need to use the system to provide LAN connectivity for your PC. 1. Ensure that the PC and the system are both powered off. 2. Connect the system to the LAN using the LAN connector and cable. 3. Connect the blue RJ-45 cable into the blue PC port on the back of the system and to the Ethernet port on your computer. 4.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems 10. Select Off in the DHCP field and manually enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address provided by your system administrator. 11. Turn on your PC and make sure it is properly configured. 12. After you have changed the DHCP settings, a message lets you know that the system will have to be reset in order to save the changes. Select Yes. Another message informs you that the system is about to restart. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Connecting the System to a PC off the LAN Do this if you need to use IP-based functions (display desktop, do a software update, use PolySnap) on a system that is not connected to a LAN. Caution Your system must beconfigured as a DHCP server for this procedure. Do not use this procedure if the equipment is connected to a LAN.
Chapter 4 - Installing Videoconferencing Systems 6. Select Yes if you are absolutely certain you want to set your system as a DHCP server. 7. Press Menu. The following message will appear: “Power must be reset to save changes. Continue?” Select Yes. 8. Your ViewStation will automatically restart. It will now act as a DHCP server and will provide IP addresses to one or more PCs. 9. Go to the System Information screen. You should see an IP address of 1.1.1.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Placing Test Calls To verify that you have installed the endpoint equipment correctly, test each unit as follows: ❑ Place an ISDN call from the unit. ❑ Place an IP call from the unit. ❑ From a suitable endpoint, place an ISDN call to the unit. ❑ From a suitable endpoint, place an IP call to the unit. If you are able to complete all calls successfully, the unit is ready for use. 96 www.polycom.
5 Supporting Advanced Users This chapter describes features that are available but not widely used. Inexperienced users may need assistance with these features. This chapter covers the following topics. © Polycom, Inc.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Multiple-Monitor Mode The following table describes each monitor’s expected behavior in systems using one to four monitors. Table 5-1.
Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued) Monitor 2 3 4 System VGA or Visual Concert VGA Condition PIP 1 Point-to-point call: call connect Near Far No change Point-to-point call: main/UI Far Main No change Point-to-point call: graphic Near Far Graphic Multipoint call: main/UI Last talker Main No change Three-way call: graphic Near Far Graphic Four-way call: graphic None Cont.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued) Monitor Condition PIP 1 2 Multipoint call: graphic None Cont. presence Graphic Three-way call: discussion mode Near Far Far (2) Three-way call: presentation mode Near Far Far (2) Three-way call: full-screen mode Near Far Far (2) Four-way call: discussion mode None Cont. presence Near Four-way call: presentation mode None Cont.
Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued) Monitor Condition PIP 1 2 Three-way call: full-screen mode Near Far Far (2) Four-way call: graphic None Cont. presence Last talker Four-way call: discussion mode None Cont. presence Last talker Four-way call: presentation mode None Cont.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued) Monitor Condition PIP 1 2 3 Four-way call: graphic None Cont.
Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users Table 5-1.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 5-1.
Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users Table 5-1. Expected Display for Each Monitor (Continued) Monitor Condition PIP 1 2 3 4 Four-way call: presentation mode None Far Near Far (2) Far (3) Four-way call: full-screen mode None Far Near Far (2) Far (3) System VGA or Visual Concert VGA RS-232 Interface RS-232 Control Mode In Control Mode, the ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, or VS4000 is under the control of the PC or other device connected to its RS-232 port.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Both endpoints in Pass-Thru Mode —Two stations set to Pass-Thru Mode behave as a null-modem between their respective externally connected devices. Data from the RS-232 port on one endpoint is pushed through the call to the other endpoint, and then transmitted to the endpoint’s RS-232 port. The data channel speed is dynamically allocated. The maximum data flow rate is based on the bandwidth of the call.
Chapter 5 - Supporting Advanced Users Configure the System for RS-232 Operation To configure your system to use the RS-232 interface: 1. Select System Info > Admin Setup > Software/Hardware > RS-232 to display the RS-232 screen 2. Configure the Baud Rate. 3. Configure the RS-232 Mode. Select Control Mode to allow the system to act as a slave device under the control of the RS-232 device using the Remote Control API, or select Pass-Thru Mode to do either of these: 4.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 4. 5. 108 In the Com1 Properties window, under Port Settings, select the following settings: • Baud rate should match that of the system (default is 9600) • Data bits = 8 • Parity = none • Stop bits = 1 • Flow control setting should match that of the system. None is the default. Some third-party control panels may require to be set to Hardware. Click OK. www.polycom.
6 Testing and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to do post-deployment functional tests and how to identify and correct problems. This chapter covers the following topics. Topic Page Indicator Lamps 109 Fault Isolation 113 ISDN Error Codes 114 Indicator Lamps The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 and their network interface modules have indicator lamps (LEDs) that can help you to determine whether the equipment is performing properly, and to diagnose problems if it is not.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Indicator Lamps on the PRI Network Interface Module The PRI network interface module uses lamps on both the network side and the peripheral side to provide status indications. Note The PRI network interface module is not available with the ViewStation EX. Table 6-1.
Chapter 6 - Testing and Troubleshooting Table 6-1. PRI indicator lamps - Network side (Continued) Lamp behavior Meaning Red and yellow LEDs on Receiving clock sync, and receiving AIS Alarm Indication Signal (unframed all-ones) Green LED on System fully synchronized with the network and ready to use Table 6-2.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Indicator Lamps on the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module The V.35/RS-449/RS-530 network interface module uses lamps on both the network side and the peripheral side to provide status indications. Table 6-4. V.
Chapter 6 - Testing and Troubleshooting Fault Isolation The following table lists symptoms, causes, and corrective actions for equipment malfunctions. Table 6-6.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 ISDN Error Codes The following table describes codes that the ISDN switch sends to the router to indicate call status. Although the codes are standardized, each ISDN service provider defines them differently. Because of this, the definitions in the table may not exactly match the messages that appear on your monitor. Table 6-7.
Chapter 6 - Testing and Troubleshooting Table 6-7. ISDN Call Status Codes (Continued) © Polycom, Inc. Code Cause Definition 21 Call rejected The destination equipment is capable of accepting the call, but has rejected it for an unknown reason. 22 Number changed The ISDN number used to set up the call is no longer valid. (The diagnostic field of the message may return an alternate address assigned to the called equipment.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 6-7. ISDN Call Status Codes (Continued) 116 Code Cause Definition 42 Switching equipment congestion The destination cannot be reached because the network switching equipment is temporarily overloaded. 43 Access information discarded The requested access information cannot be provided by the network. The diagnostic message may explain the problem.
Chapter 6 - Testing and Troubleshooting Table 6-7. ISDN Call Status Codes (Continued) © Polycom, Inc. Code Cause Definition 69 Requested facility not implemented The remote equipment is not capable of providing the requested supplementary service. 70 Only restricted digital information bearer is available The network is unable to provide unrestricted digital information over bearer capability.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table 6-7. ISDN Call Status Codes (Continued) 118 Code Cause Definition 91 Invalid transit network specified The ISDN exchange was asked to route the call through an unrecognized intermediate network. 95 Invalid message, unspecified An invalid message was received, for an unknown reason. This is usually due to a D-channel error. If this error occurs systematically, report it to your ISDN service provider.
Chapter 6 - Testing and Troubleshooting Table 6-7. ISDN Call Status Codes (Continued) © Polycom, Inc. Code Cause Definition 102 Recovery on timer expiry A time-out has triggered an error-handling (recovery) procedure. This problem is typically temporary. 111 Protocol error, unspecified An unspecified D-channel error when no other standard cause applies. 127 Interworking, unspecified An event occurred within a network that does not provide causes for the action that it takes.
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A System Interoperability The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 can work with the following non-Polycom endpoint equipment: Table A-1. H.320 Endpoints Manufacturer Model Version Sony PCS6000 4.1 Tandberg 500 B5.1 800 1000 2000 6000 VCON Cruiser 4.6 Media Connect 8000 VTEL © Polycom, Inc. Galaxy 2.2.0.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table A-2. H.323 Endpoints Manufacturer Model Version Microsoft NetMeeting 2.1, 3.0, 3.01a Tandberg 500 B5.1 800 1000 2500 6000 VCON Cruiser 4.6 Escort Media Connect 8000 VTEL ViGO™ 5.1 Falcon 3.0 Galaxy 2.2.0.70 a. No application sharing, file transfer, or whiteboarding in versions 3.0 and 3.01 122 www.polycom.
Appendix A - System Interoperability The ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 can work with the following non-Polycom MCUs: Table A-3. H.323 MCU Interoperability Manufacturer Model Version H.320 Lucent Multi-Point Conferencing Unita H.323 Ezenia Radvision Whitepine MCS 1.2.2 Encounter 3000 ECMS 1.01 MCU 2.2.1.0.9d viaIP 400 MCU 2.2.265 Meeting Point 5.0 a. chair control, far-end camera control and T.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table A-4. Gateway/Gatekeeper Interoperability (Continued) Manufacturer Model Version Radvision L2W-323BRI Gateway/Gatekeeper L2W-323PRI Gateway/Gatekeeper 2.2.3.2.5 MCU Gatekeeper 2.2.1.0.9d NGK 200 Gatekeeper 1.0 T120 Data Collaborator Server 1.07 ECS/viaIP Gatekeeper 2.0.2.2 Meeting Point Gatekeeper 5.
B ViewStation Series Cables The following tables list cables for systems in the ViewStation family. Board Room and Custom Room Systems Table B-1. Cables for VS4000 Use Description Length and pinout PC Ethernet Blue RJ-45 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard Camera, document camera, or monitor (6) Yellow S-video 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard VCR Red/white/yellow RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard Microphone pod Brown RJ-9 10 ft (3 m), Custom ISDN network Light Blue RJ-45 20 ft (6.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table B-2. Cables for ViewStation EX and ViewStation FX Use Description Length and pinout Longer version PC Ethernet Blue RJ-45 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard No IP network Orange RJ-45 12 ft (3.7 m), Standard No Audio device input Single black RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No Document camera Yellow S-video 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard No Second monitor Yellow S-video 8 ft (2.
Appendix B - ViewStation Series Cables Table B-4. Cables for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Accessories Use Description Length and pinout Longer version Visual Concert FX to PC VGA, audio, LAN composite cable 5 ft (1.5 m) Custom No Visual Concert FX to ViewStation EX, FX or VS4000 RJ-45 TO RJ-45/RJ-9/2-pin Molex 30 ft (9.1 m), standard Visual Concert FX microphone pod Brown RJ-11 to RJ-9 6 ft (1.8 m), Standard No PC TO Visual Concert PC Brown RJ-9 TO PCMCIA 4 ft (1.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Medium and Large Room Systems Table B-6. Cables for ViewStation H.323 Use Description Length and pinout Longer version IPOTS Pink RJ-11 12 ft (3.7 m) No IP network Orange RJ-45 12 ft (3.7 m), Standard No PC Ethernet Blue RJ-45 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard No Audio device input Black single RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No VCR Red/white/yellow RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No Second monitor Yellow S-video 8 ft (2.
Appendix B - ViewStation Series Cables Table B-7. Cables for ViewStation MP Use Description Length and pinout Longer version IPOTS Pink RJ-11 12 ft (3.7 m) No IP network Orange RJ-45 12 ft (3.7 m), Standard No PC Ethernet Blue RJ-45 25 ft (7.6 m), Standard No Audio device input Black single RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No VCR Red/white/yellow RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No Second monitor Yellow S-video 8 ft (2.4 m), Standard No Document camera Yellow S-video 25 ft (7.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Table B-8. Cables for ViewStation MP DCP (Continued) Use Description Length and pinout Longer version Network interface (4) DCP- clear RJ-45 20 ft (6.1 m), Standard No DCP interface only DCP Green/white RJ-45 20 ft (6.1 m), Standard, keyed No Table B-9. Cables for Upgrading ViewStation Models (Except FX) Use Description Length and pinout Quad BRI network side (4) Quad BRI - Clear RJ-45 20 ft (6.
Appendix B - ViewStation Series Cables Table B-11. Cables for ViewStation 128 Use Description Length and pinout Longer version IPOTS Pink RJ-11 12 ft (3.7 m) No IP Network Orange RJ-45 12 ft (3.7 m), standard No PC Ethernet Blue RJ-45 25 ft (7.6 m), standard No Audio device input Black single RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), standard No VCR Red/white/yellow RCA 8 ft (2.4 m), standard No Second monitor Yellow S-video 8 ft (2.4 m), standard No Document camera Yellow S-video 25 ft (7.
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Safety and Legal Notices Important Safeguards Read and understand the following instructions before using any equipment described in this manual: • Close supervision is necessary when the system is used by or near children. Do not leave unattended while in use. • Only use electrical extension cords with a current rating at least equal to that of the system. • Always disconnect the system from power before cleaning and servicing and when not in use.
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000 Limitation of Remedies and Damages Polycom, Inc., its agents, employees, suppliers, dealers and other authorized representatives shall not be responsible or liable with respect to the product or any other subject matter related thereto under any contract, negligence, strict liability or other theory for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to loss of information, business, or profits.
Index A for direct connect 85 HD-44M to DB-25M/RS-366 and DB37M/RS-449/422 85 HD-44M to DB-25M/RS-366 and M34 Winchester V.35 85 HD-44M to HD-44M 85 HD-44M to RS-366 Y 32, 33 diagram 32 pinout 33 HD-44M to RS-449/RS-422 Y 34, 35 diagram 34 pinout 35 not supported 23, 29 PRI to network 84 Quad BRI to network 24 RS-232 for ViewStation FX diagram and pinout 20 RS-232 for VS4000 diagram and pinout 21 V.
ViewStation FX and VS4000 Integrators’ Reference Manual cascading 18 channel restarts, Adtran Atlas 800 Plus E1 module 82 channel selection, ViewStation FX/VS4000 PRI 30 channel service unit, see CSU 82 clock source PRI 26, 83 V.35/RS-449 32 closed captioning 19 codecs video 14 codecs, audio 17 collaboration tools 19 common speeds, V.
Chapter - GUI, ViewStation FX/VS4000 19 N I NAT 89 configuring 90 NAT interoperability 124 network policy 58 network address translation, see NAT 89 network interface module, see specific endpoint models 22 network interface modules, ISDN 12 network termination device, see NT-1 device 22 NFAS (non-facility-associated signaling) 27 NT-1 device 22, 24, 81 required if no PBX 80 NT-1 device settings 24 indicator lamps, see specific equipment models 22 internal telephone system, see PBX 22 interoperability
ViewStation FX and VS4000 Integrators’ Reference Manual power supply, for ViewStation FX/VS4000 PRI 81, 82 power supply, PRI 84 PowerPoint file conversion tool 19 presentation mode ViewStation FX/VS4000 four monitors 103, 104, 105 single monitor 98, 99 three monitors 101, 102 two monitors 100 presentation tools 19 preset camera position, see camera presets 16 PVEC defined 15 NT-1 device 24 site recommendations 72, 73 software update ViewStation FX/VS4000 PRI 28 Quad BRI 25 speakerphone 18 SPID allocation
Chapter - video signal format 14 ViewStation FX cable, RS-232 20 defined 12 ViewStation FX/VS4000 audio specifications 16, 17 cable extension to network interface module 83 Quad BRI to network 24 to network interface module 23, 83, 84 configuration 92 connecting to PC Ethernet port 91 DHCP server 94 electrical specifications 12 four monitors 103, 104, 105 frame rate 15 graphics resolution 15 microphone placement 17 microphone pod specifications 17 multipoint calling 18 network interface modules 13 PRI 26,
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