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!