
Polycom®HDX 9000 Series
Features and Benefits
Audio
Polycom StereoSurround™
Polycom HDX Microphone Array
Audio Error Concealment
• 2 channels of 22 kHz crystal clear audio
• Superb clarity to hear the subtleties of every word
• Easily decipher multiple, simultaneous conversations
• Distinguish which side of the room people are talking from, just like in a real
meeting
• 360° audio pickup
• Padded feet filter out table-top noise
• Sensitive enough to pick up whispers, smart enough to eliminate unwanted
background noise
• Versatile and attractive design for table top, wall or ceiling mount
• Only one HDX microphone array needed to support StereoSurround
• Gated enhanced stereo pickup
• Four (4) microphone arrays supported
• Reduced audio drop-out on noisy networks
• Smooth, consistent verbal communications without interruptions
• Corrects audio from any system seamlessly
• Activates automatically, only when needed
• Keyboard noise reduction eliminates annoyance of keyboard typing
Video
True High Definition Video (HDX 9002 & 9004)
Standard Definition Video (HDX 9001)
Polycom Eagle-Eye Camera
Video Error Concealment
Lost Packet Recover (LPR) and Dynamic Bandwidth
Allocation
• True High Definition video with 720p (1280 x 720) video resolution at 30 fps at data
rates from 1Mbps and above
• Experience superb video at any data rate, including 4CIF from 256Kbps – 768Kbps
• See every nuance, every color and every facial expression in high definition – taking
video meetings to a new level of productivity
• 4CIF video resolution at 30 fps
• Experience four times the video quality at any bandwidth compared to non-HD video
conferencing systems
• Crisp, clear color
• Natural motion handling and smooth camera movement
• See every person, image and even clear writing on a white board with 12x zoom
• Capture 20% more of the room with a natural 16:9 aspect ratio
• Reduced video drop-out on busy IP networks
• Smooth, continuous video without interruptions
• Maintain active face-to-face contact
• Accomplish meeting objectives without worrying about the video integrity
• Activates automatically, only when needed
• The best Quality of Service (QoS) for IP conferencing, making packet loss on IP
networks virtually undetectable by the user
• Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation optimizes bandwidth in every call
• Applies to the video, voice and content in any HDX call bringing the user an
exceptional picture even on “dirty” networks

Content Sharing
People+Content™, H.239
People+Content IP
People On Content™
Adjustable Bandwidth for Content
Dedicated VCR/DVD Connection
Multiple HD Content Sources
Support for API Control Commands
Dual Monitor Emulation
User Selectable Camera Icons
Display Configuration Choices
• People and Content both shared in High Definition at supported bandwidths (HDX
9002 & 9004)
• Polycom People+Content or standards based H.239 ensures interoperability in the
industry
• Dual images allows the far end to see the presentation and the speaker at the same
time
• Simply input the IP address of your HDX 9000 into a small utility and PC content is
easily shown to all conference participants
• This feature can be used by anyone in the conference, even voice-only participants!
• Optional feature allows for users to become part of their presentations
• Using chroma key technology, users can place themselves in front of any HDX video
input source.
• Become part of your presentation and engage your audience like never before!
• Choose the amount of bandwidth to dedicate to Content or People
• Options include 90% Content/ 10% People; 50% Content/ 50% People; 10%
Content/ 90% People
• User adjustable setting can be accessed both during a call and outside of a call
• Ability to use line level inputs for other devices
• Easily play VCR/DVD movies/images during a video conference
• Adds another dimension to the conference, making it like “being there”
• By setting it to content input you can see both the speaker and the DVD/VCR image
• Multiple video inputs can be selected as “Content” sources. These sources are also
HD capable.
User Interface
®
• Custom control touch panel integration including AMX
with extensive support for API command set
• Integrator’s Reference Manual for HDX Series details over 200 commands for
special applications
• Sample control templates are available for touch panel integration that provides
basic functionality right out of the box
• Use Dual Monitor Emulation for the most efficient use of a single display
• View near and far video windows at the same time
• Alternate layout views supporting near end, far end and content
• Use icons that represent your industry
• Intuitive icons match the input device
• Custom name gives the icon clear meaning
• Selection – 5 libraries to choose from
• Decreases learning curve
• Allows you to configure displays for your application
• 4 display support (9004) or 3 display support (9001 & 9002)
• HD, XGA or NTSC / PAL
• Decide what shows on each display, near end, far end, or content
or Crestron® is made easy
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Platform Versatility
Supports up to 4 HDX Microphone Arrays
Internal Multipoint Software
Secure FTP, Telnet and Web
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
H.460 NAT/Firewall Traversal
IP (H.323, SIP), ISDN or Serial Connectivity
Multiple Use RS-232 Port
E-Mail dialing format when dialing across IP
security boundaries
Interoperability
Part of Polycom’s Unified Collaborative
Communications
Standards-based
Baseline Mode
• Maximum coverage for extended rooms
• Polycom StereoSurround support makes installing stereo even easier
• Great audio pickup from every corner of the room
• Each participant is near a microphone
• Pin-point accuracy on the active speaker with multiple microphone arrays
• Optional upgrade easily done with a software key
• Conduct meetings beyond just point-to-point
• Increase productivity by including key people on the call
• Adding sites during a call can lead to quick decision making
• Supports up to 4 or 8 (HDX 9004) video calls in a single conference
• High definition continuous presence supported on HDX 9002/4
• Polycom video systems are the most secure video conferencing solutions in the industry
• All access to the HDX system can be secured including accessing the HDX system via
web-browser as well as secure telnet and ftp access via SSH for secure system
administration and application connectivity
• Communications are confidential and secure
• Authentication by the National Institutes of Standards means it's credible
• Built-in, no extra hardware required
• Standards compliance for traversing NATs and Firewalls
• Session border controller (V2IU) is only needed at the central location and all VSX
systems with H.460 can communicate through the single V2IU
• Uses H.460.18 for signaling traversal and call establishment and H.460.19 for media
traversal
• IP is standard and you choose the H.320 interface best for your application
• Choose the right option for your specific network connection
• Supports UPnP and NAT for automatic setup of conferences conducted through firewalls
• Wide range of IP QoS services to insure call quality and integrity
• Optional H.320 interfaces include Quad BRI, PRI, V.35, RS-449 and RS-530
• RS-232 port (2 ports on HDX 9004)
• Integrate easily with control panels.
• Easy and intuitive E-mail video dialing
• Operates with Polycom's V2IU™ Firewall Traversal Appliance
• Deployable to wide range of customers, suppliers and partners
• Remote management, scheduling and gatekeeping functionality available with
ReadiManager SE200
• Expand the audience over audio and video with an RMX™ bridge
• RMX Click & View™ offers a variety of layout templates for multipoint call right from
the system’s handheld remote
• Video recording, streaming and archiving with the Polycom RSS 2000™
and VMC 1000
• Solid, reliable platform
• Qualified by independent test labs
• Interoperates with other vendor's systems
• Easy to install even in a multi-vendor environment
• Set your system to baseline mode, H.261 and G.711, for maximum interoperability with
legacy video conferencing systems
• Accessible via web, FTP or on-screen UI for easy access by the network administrator
• Can be turned on and off as needed
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