Vortex Media VTX 1000 User Manual

Interfacing to the soundstation vtx 1000, With vortex, Devices

Interfacing to the SoundStation VTX 1000

with Vortex

Devices

Application Note

Polycom Installed
Voice Business Group

September 2004

Rev. F

Table of contents

Document Outline

Table of Contents
Introduction
Summary
System Overview
- Voice (Narrowband and Wideband)
  - Voice (Narrowband and Wideband) and Video
  - Narrowband Voice via Vortex Hybrid and Wideband Voice throug
System Setup Directions
1.) Connecting a Microphone to a Vortex Device
- Overview Drawing
- Physical Connections
- Using Wired Microphones
- Using Wireless Microphones
2.) Connecting a Loudspeaker to a Vortex Device
- External Amplifier
  - External Amplifier Inputs
- Internal Amplifier Overview Drawing
3.) Connecting the SoundStation VTX 1000 to a Vortex Device
- Wiring
  - Input to Interface Module from Output of Vortex device
  - Output of Interface Module to Input of Vortex device
4.) Connecting a Subwoofer to a Vortex Device
- Wiring
5.) Connecting the Telephone line to the SoundStation VTX 1000 and a Vortex Device
6.) Verifying the Proper Firmware in the SoundStation VTX 1000 and the Vortex Device
7.) Configuring the SoundStation VTX 1000
8.) Connecting Other Sources to a Vortex Device
- Vortex Input Wiring
  - Balanced Input
  - Unbalanced Input
- Vortex Output Wiring
  - Balanced Input
  - Unbalanced Input
9.) Setting the Gain of the Vortex Device
- Microphone Levels
- Gain Structure for External Amplifiers and Other Sources
10.) Enable VTX Mode in the Vortex Device
11.) Making a Test Call with SoundStation VTX 1000
Vortex EF2280 Examples
- 8 Mics, 4 Loudspeakers
- 12 Mics, 8 Loudspeakers, 4 Zones Sound Reinforcement
- 16 Mics, 8 Loudspeakers, 2 Zones Sound Reinforcement
Vortex EF2241 Examples
- 12 Mics, 8 Loudspeakers, 4 Zones Sound Reinforcement
- 4 Mics, 2 Loudspeakers
Appendix A: Interface Module
- Overview
- Wiring Recommendations / Limitations
Appendix B: SoundStation VTX 1000 User Controls / LCD Layou
Appendix C: Vortex Input Wiring
- Cable Drawing 1: Wired Microphone Connection
  - Cable Drawing 2: Balanced Output to Vortex Input Connection
  - Cable Drawing 3: Unbalanced Output to Vortex Input Connecti
Appendix D: Vortex Output Wiring
- Cable Drawing 1: Vortex Output to Balanced Input
  - Cable Drawing 2: Vortex Output to Unbalanced Input
Appendix E: Vortex Internal Amplifier Wiring
- Two 8 ohm Loudspeakers Connected in Parallel
- Three 8 ohm Loudspeakers Connected in Parallel
Technical Support
- Polycom Installed Voice Business group Contact Information