Polycom VSX 8000 Series Integrator's Reference Manual

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July 2004 Edition
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Trademark Information
Polycom®, the Polycom logo design, and Vortex® are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc., and
Conference on Demand™, Global Management System™, PathNavigator™, People+Content™,
PowerCam™, Pro-Motion™, Siren™ 14, Visual Concert™, and VSX™ are trademarks of Polycom, Inc. in the
United States and various other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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applications held by Polycom, Inc.
© 2004 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
Polycom Inc.
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Pleasanton, CA 94588-2708
USA
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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
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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
PIN 8
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
PIN
#
PIN
#
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"
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"
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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