Polycom VSX 8000 Series Integrator's Reference Manual

Integrator's Reference Manual

for the VSX Series

July 2004 Edition

3725-21905-001/A

www.polycom.com/videodocumentation

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Cables

Network Cables .....................................................................................................................................1 - 1

LAN Cable ......................................................................................................................................1 - 1

ISDN Cable .....................................................................................................................................1 - 2

Analog Telephone (POTS) Cable .................................................................................................1 - 3

V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Adapter .....................................................................................................1 - 4

V.35 Cable .......................................................................................................................................1 - 5

V.35 and RS-366 Serial Cable .......................................................................................................1 - 6

RS-449 and RS-366 Serial Cable ...................................................................................................1 - 7

RS-530 with RS-366 Serial Cable ..................................................................................................1 - 8

Video and Camera Cables ...................................................................................................................1 - 9

S-Video Cable .................................................................................................................................1 - 9

BNC to S-Video Cable .................................................................................................................1 - 10

BNC to S-Video Adapter ............................................................................................................1 - 11

VCR/DVD Composite Cable .....................................................................................................1 - 12

VGA Cable ....................................................................................................................................1 - 13

Composite Video Cable ..............................................................................................................1 - 14

PowerCam Plus Primary Cable .................................................................................................1 - 15

PowerCam Primary Cable ..........................................................................................................1 - 16

PowerCam Secondary Break-Out Cable ..................................................................................1 - 17

PowerCam Secondary Control Cable (VSX 8000) ...................................................................1 - 18

PowerCam Secondary Control Cable (VSX 7000) ...................................................................1 - 19

S-Video to RCA Adapter ............................................................................................................1 - 20

Audio Cables .......................................................................................................................................1 - 21

Conference Link Cable ................................................................................................................ 1 - 21

Audio Cable ..................................................................................................................................1 - 23

Vortex Cable .................................................................................................................................1 - 24

VSX to VTX Cable ........................................................................................................................1 - 25

Visual Concert to VSX Cable ......................................................................................................1 - 26

Serial (RS-232) Cables .........................................................................................................................1 - 27

RS-232 Cable (VSX 7000) .............................................................................................................1 - 27

RS-232 Cable (VSX 8000) .............................................................................................................1 - 29

RS-232 Adapter ............................................................................................................................1 - 30

Null Modem Cable ......................................................................................................................1 - 31

Null Modem Adapter .................................................................................................................1 - 32

Content Sharing Cables ......................................................................................................................1 - 33

Visual Concert VSX Cable ..........................................................................................................1 - 33

ImageShare II to PC Cable ..........................................................................................................1 - 34

Chapter 2 - Using the API

Using the API with an RS-232 Interface ............................................................................................2 - 1

Configuring the RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................2 - 1

Starting an API Session via an RS-232 Interface .......................................................................2 - 2

Using the API with a LAN Connection .............................................................................................2 - 2

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Chapter 3 - System Commands

Syntax Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 3 - 2

Alphabetical List of Commands ......................................................................................................... 3 - 3

API Commands ................................................................................................................................... 3 - 11

Audio Commands .............................................................................................................................. 3 - 16

Call Commands .................................................................................................................................. 3 - 20

Camera Control Commands ............................................................................................................. 3 - 39

Diagnostics and Statistics Commands ............................................................................................. 3 - 42

IP Commands ...................................................................................................................................... 3 - 58

ISDN Commands ................................................................................................................................ 3 - 69

Peripherals Commands ..................................................................................................................... 3 - 84

Polycom Tools Commands ............................................................................................................... 3 - 88

Security and Permissions Commands ........................................................................................... 3 - 107

Video Commands ............................................................................................................................. 3 - 110

Appendix

Status Display ........................................................................................................................ Appendix - 1

B Channel Status Message Example................................................................................... Appendix - 1

1

Cables

Network Cables

LAN Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to the LAN.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Orange RJ-45 connectors on both

ends

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-08343-001 Shipped Length: 12 ft (3.6 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

100 ft (30 m)

CONN. RJ-45

( x2 )

12 FEET +/- 3"

P2

P1

PIN 8

11

22

33

44

55

66

77

88

#

P2P1

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ISDN Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to a BRI or PRI line.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Clear RJ-45 connectors on both

ends

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-08548-001 Shipped Length: 20 ft (6.6 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

50 ft (15 m)

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Analog Telephone (POTS) Cable

This cable connects a VSX 8000 to an analog telephone.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Pink RJ-11 connectors on both

ends

VSX 8000 2457-20071-001 Shipped Length: 12 ft (3.6 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

100 ft (30 m)

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V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Adapter

This adapter is used when connecting a VSX system to V.35 or other third-party

network equipment.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

68-pin to 44-pin

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-21264-001 Shipped Length: 6 in

(15.23 cm)

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V. 3 5 C a b l e

This cable connects a VSX system to third-party network equipment via the V.35

adapter (2457-21264-001).

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

HD-44 M connectors on

both ends

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-10608-001 Shipped Length: 5 ft (1.65 m)

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V.35 and RS-366 Serial Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to third-party network equipment via the V.35

adapter (2457-21264-001).

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

HD-44 M to “Y” Winches-

ter 34M/RS-366

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-10609-001 Shipped Length: 5 ft (1.65 m)

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RS-449 and RS-366 Serial Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to third-party network equipment via the V.35

adapter (2457-21264-001).

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

HD-44 M to “Y” RS-449

DB-37M/RS-366 DB-25M

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-10610-001 Shipped Length: 5 ft (1.65 m)

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RS-530 with RS-366 Serial Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to third-party network equipment.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

HD-68M to “Y” RS-530

DB-37M/RS-366 DB-25M

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

2457-21263-001 Shipped Length: 5 ft (1.65 m)

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Video and Camera Cables

S-Video Cable

The S-video cable connects a VSX system to a monitor or camera.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length Other Cables

Available

Yellow 4-pin mini-DIN

connectors on both

ends

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 8000 (may

require BNC

adapter)

2457-08409-001 Shipped Length: 25 ft

(7.6 m)

Maximum Approved

Length: 50 ft (15 m)

2457-09204-001

50 ft (15 m)

MINI-DIN MALE 4 POS. ( x2 )

WIRING DIAGRAM

P3 P4

P1 P2

25 FEET +/- 2"

P3 P4

P1 P2

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BNC to S-Video Cable

Use this cable to connect S-video devices to a VSX 8000 system.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

4-pin mini-DIN to dual BNC VSX 8000 2457-21489-001 Shipped Length: 6 ft (1.8 m)

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BNC to S-Video Adapter

This adapter may be required when connecting standard S-video cables to a

VSX 8000.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Dual BNC to 4-pin mini-DIN VSX 8000 2457-21490-001 Shipped Length: 1 ft (.33 m)

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VCR/DVD Composite Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to a VCR or DVD player.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Triple RCA connectors on both

ends

VSX 3000

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

(requires RCA to

4-pin mini-DIN

adapter)

2457-08412-001 Shipped Length: 8 ft (2.6 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

50 ft (15 m)

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VGA Cable

This cable connects a VSX system to a VGA monitor.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

HD-15 high-density subminiature

connectors on both ends

VSX 7000 (use

with additional dis-

play adapter)

VSX 8000

2457-09211-001 Shipped Length: 30 ft (9.1 m)

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Composite Video Cable

This cable connects a VSX 7000 or VSX 8000 to a monitor or camera.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

Single yellow RCA connector on

both ends

VSX 7000

VSX 8000

(requires compos-

ite adapter)

2457-09207-001 Shipped Length: 25 ft (7.6 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

100 ft (30 m)

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PowerCam Plus Primary Cable

This cable connects a VSX 8000 to a PowerCam Plus camera.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

4-pin mini-DIN and DB-15 on

both ends

VSX 8000 (requires

S-Video to BNC

adapter, requires

DB-15 to DB-9

adapter if used for a

secondary camera)

1457-50105-001 Shipped Length: 9 ft 10 in

(3 m)

1576423

8

1514

12

10911

13

1

34

2

Front View

of Connector

1

3

4

2

1576423

8

15

14

12

10911

13

P1

P2

P3

P4

Front View

of Connector

200mm / 7.87"

3 Meters / 9' 10"

P1 Connector P2 Connector

Pin # Signal Name Pin # Signal Name

1 Arm Mic 1 Arm Mic

2 Left Mic 2 Left Mic

3 A GND 3 A GND

4 Cam ID Bit 4 Cam ID Bit

5 P GND 5 P GND

6 +12V 6 +12V

7 SW-RX/SN-TX 7 SW-RX/SN-TX

8 IR signal 8 IR signal

9 Center Mic 9 Center Mic

10 Right Mic 10 Right Mic

11 A GND 11 A GND

12 P GND 12 P GND

13 +12V 13 +12V

14 SW-TX/SN-RX 14 SW-TX/SN-RX

15 IR return 15 IR return

P3 4 Pin mini Din P4 4 Pin mini Din

1 A GND 1 A GND

2 A GND 2 A GND

3 Luma 3 Luma

4 Chroma 4 Chroma

40mm / 1.57"

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PowerCam Primary Cable

This cable connects a VSX 8000 to a PowerCam camera up to 10 ft away.

This drawing is provided for design reference only. Polycom claims no responsibility or

liability for the quality, performance and/or reliability of cables based on this reference

drawing. Cables are available from Polycom that meet the appropriate manufacturing

tolerances, quality and performance parameters.

Description Used With Part Number Length

8-pin mini-DIN to 4-pin

mini-DIN and DB-15

VSX 8000 (requires

S-Video to BNC

adapter, requires

DB-15 to DB-9

adapter if used for a

secondary camera)

1457-50338-001 Shipped Length: 9 ft 10 in

(3 m)

Maximum Approved Length:

10 ft (3 m). Use Secondary

Break-Out cable and power

supply 300-0013-01 in con-

junction with a PowerCam

Secondary Control cable to

get approved runs more than

10 ft.

P1 15 Pin D Connector P2 8 Pin mini Din

Pin # Signal Name Wire Type Pin # Signal Name

1-4 N/C

5 PGND 22AWG wire 3 DGND

6 +12V 22 AWG wire 7 +12V

7 SW-RX/SN-TX 30 AWG wire 2 SW-RX/SN-TX

8 IR-SIGNAL 30 AWG wire 4 IR_SIGNAL

9-11 N/C

12 P GND 22 AWG wire 3 DGND

13 +12V 22 AWG wire 7 +12V

14 SW-TX/SN-RX 30 AWG wire 1 SW-TX/SN-RX

15 IR RETURN 30 AWG wire 3 DGND

SHIELD DRAIN wire SHIELD

P3 4 Pin Mini Din

1 RTN Coax Shield 5 GVID

2 RTN Coax Shield 5 GVID

3 Luma Micro Coax 6 Luma

4 Chro ma Micro Coax 8 Chroma

SHIELD DRAIN wire SHIELD

P1

3 Meters +/- 50.80mm

4-40 Jack screw

Molded PVC strain relief

Pan Int'l 73069-008-T06

8 Pin Mini Din

Male

P2

1

5

7

6

4

2

3

8

15

14

12

10

9

11

13

P3

200mm / 7.87"

40mm

(1.57")

1

3

4

2

15 Pin D-sub

Male

1

2

5

4

3

6

7

8

4Pin Mini Din

Male

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