HDX 4000 vs. HDX 6000 vs. HDX 4000 vs. HDX 6000 vs. HDX 7000 vs. HDX 8000 vs. HDX 9000 CodecsComparison between the HDX ProductsPrepared by Graham Walsh

Last Update: 02/07609 | 1030 – Rev 3

Please note that this is a working document. E&EO

HDX Video InputsHDX

4001/4002HDX 6004

HDX 7001/7002

HDX 8002HDX 8004 / HDX 8006

HDX 9001/9002

HDX9004

Video Input 1

HDCIIntegrated 5 mega pixel CCD Camera Only

HDCI(S-Video, Composite, Component)

HDCI(S-Video, Composite, Component)

HDCI(S-Video, Composite, Component)

HDCI(Composite, Component, S-Video,)

HDCI(YPrPb, S-Video, Composite)

HDCI(YPrPb, S-Video, Composite)

Video Input 2

Content(DVI-I)(DVI, VGA)Native Max Resolution

NA

S-VideoAux/Doc (S-Video, Composite)

HDCIOption KeyExpanded I/O

HDCI HDCI(YPrPb, S-Video, Composite)

HDCI(YPrPb, S-Video, Composite)

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1680 x 1050

Video Input 3 NA NAContent(DVI-I)(VGA)

S-VideoAux/Doc (Composite/S-Video)

S-VideoAux/Doc (Composite/S-Video)

2 BNC Aux/Doc (Composite/S-Video)

3 BNC Aux/Doc(Component/ Composite/ S-Video)

Video Input 4

NA Content(DVI-I, VGA)

NA Content(DVI-I, VGA)

Content(DVI-I, VGA)

Content(DVI-I)(DVI, VGA)

Content(DVI-I)(DVI, VGA)

Video Input 5

NA NA NA NA NA NAContent(DVI-I)(DVI, VGA)

HDX Video Outputs

HDX 4001/4002

HDX 6004HDX

7001/7002HDX 8002

HDX 8004 / HDX 8006

HDX 9001/9002 HDX 9004

Video Output 1DVI-ITo HDX Monitor

HDMIAlso supports HDMI to DVI

DVI-I(VGA, Component) HDMI-DVI-I

DVI-I DVI-IDVI-I / 2-BNC(VGA, DVI, HDMI, YPrPb, S-Video, Composite)

DVI-I / 2-BNC(VGA, DVI, HDMI, YPrPb 2-BNC, S-Video, Composite)

Video Output 2 NA NA

DVI-I(VGA, Component) HDMI-DVI-IOption Key

DVI-IOption KeyExpanded I/O

DVI-I

DVI-I / 2-BNC(VGA, DVI, HDMI, YPrPb 2-BNC, S-Video, Component, Composite)

DVI-I / 2-BNC(VGA, DVI, HDMI, YPrPb 2-BNC, S-Video, Component, Composite)

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Option Key I/O Composite) Composite)

Video Output 3 NA NA

VCR (S-Video, Composite)Disabled if Output 1& 2 Used

VCR (S-Video)Disabled if Output 1& 2 Used

VCR (S-Video)Disabled if Output 1& 2 Used

2-BNC(S-Video/Composite)

2-BNC(S-Video/Composite)

Video Output 4 NA NA NA NA NA NADVI-I(VGA, DVI, HDMI, YPrPb, Component)1280x 1024

RS232 Support NA NA NA Yes Yes Yes Yes

HDX Audio OptionsHDX 4001/4002 HDX 6004 HDX 7001/7002

HDX 8002/8004/8006

HDX 9001/9002 HDX 9004

Audio Inputs

IP7000IP7000 with 2 MicArray or 3 HDX Mic

Array

IP7000IP7000 with 2 MicArray or 1 HDX Mic

Array

IP7000IP7000 with 2 MicArray or 2 HDX Mic

Array

IP7000IP7000 with 2 MicArray or 3 HDX Mic

Array

IP7000 with 2 Mic Array or 4 HDX Mic Array

IP7000 with 2 Mic Array or 4 HDX Mic Array

Audio Output 1 NAMain

(for speakers)HDMI or RCA

Main(for speakers)

RCA

Main(for speakers)

RCA

Main(for speakers)

Phoenix

Main(for speakers)

Phoenix

Audio Output 2 NA NAVCR/DVD VCR/DVD Main

(VCR Audio)Main

(VCR Audio)

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Audio Output 2 NA NAVCR/DVD

RCAVCR/DVD

RCA (VCR Audio)Phoenix

(VCR Audio)Phoenix

Audio Input 1PC Audio3.5mm

PC Audio3.5mm

VCR/DVDRCA

VCR/DVDRCA

Main(main audio)

Phoenix

Main(main audio)

Phoenix

Audio Input 2 NA NAAux Audio

RCAAux Audio

RCA

VCR Audio(Assoc with Video

Input 3)Phoenix

VCR Audio(Assoc with Video

Input 3)Phoenix

Audio Input 3 NA NA

PC Audio3.5mm

(Assoc with Video Input 3)

PC Audio3.5mm

(Assoc with Video Input 4)

PC Audio(Assoc with Video

Input 4)Phoenix

Analogue Phone Yes No No Yes Yes Yes

HDX OptionsHDX

4001/4002HDX 6004

HDX 7001/7002

HDX 8002 HDX 8004 HDX 8006HDX

9001/9002HDX 9004

2Mb Line RatePoint to Point Calls � � � � � � � �

4Mb Line Rate Point to Point Calls � NA

Multipoint Only � � � � �

6Mb Line Rate Point to Point Calls

NA NA NA � � � NA NA

8Mb Line Rate NA NA NA NA NA NA NA �

4 Way Multipoint � NA � � � � � �

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8 Way Multipoint NA NA NA NA NA NA NA �

People + Content IP � � � � � � � �

People + Content Cabled Solution � � � � � � � �

People on Content � NA NA � � � � �

2nd HD Camera NA NA NA � � � � �

2nd Monitor NA NA � � � � � �

ISDN – 512k/2MbExternal Interface

NAExternal Interface

External Interface

External Interface

External Interface

Internal Card Internal Card

Network InterfaceDual

10/100MbSwitch

Single 10/100/1000

Interface

Dual10/100Mb

Switch

Dual10/100Mb

Switch

Dual10/100Mb

Switch

Dual10/100Mb

Switch

Single 10/100/1000

Interface

Single 10/100/1000

Interface

Key: � Standard � Optional

HDX XL/XLP Bundles

4001 / 4002 XL

HDX 6004 XL

7001 / 7002 XL

7001 / 7002 XLP

8002 XL

8004XL

8004 XLP

8006 XL

8006 XLP

9001/9002 XL

9002 XLP

2Mb � � � � � � � � � � �

4Mb � NA MultipointOnly

MultipointOnly � � � � � � �

6mb NA NA NA NA � � � � � � �

8Mb NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

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4 Way Multipoint � NA � � � � � � � � �

8 WayMultipoint NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

People +Content � � � � � � � � � � �

People onContent � NA NA NA � � � � � � �

2nd Monitor NA NA � � � � � � � � �

Key: � Standard

� Optional

Key Differences between HDX 7000 & HDX 8000Video

• 1 Less Input

• Limited P+C input selection

• Optional 2nd Display

• 7000 Series is not capable of 720p 60fps calls – all HDX 8000 (rev B) systems are capable of encoding and decoding 1080p as well as 720p60 (people sources).

Audio

• 1 Less C-Link II Interface

• 1 Less total Mica supported (HDX7000 2 Arrays, HDX8000 3 Arrays)

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• 1 Less total Mica supported (HDX7000 2 Arrays, HDX8000 3 Arrays)

Not included

• API support, not on the serial interface and not supported on the IP interface.

• POTS – Analogue Telephone Port

• People on Content

• Future 1080i/p - Future HD MP

• Internal MCU – No Transcoding Supported

Line rates

• Point to Point Limited to 2mbps for HDX 7000

HDX 7001

• Future Multi Point Limited to 4CIF/4SIF, no HD support in CP.

HDX 7001 Enhanced Res Mode vs. HDX 7002

HDX 7001 HDX 7001 Enh Res HDX 7002

Host Multipoint Calls � � �

Monitors Supported 2 1 2

2nd Monitor Support � � �

Dual Screen Emulation � � �

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Dual Screen Emulation � � �

Picture in Picture Enabled 30fps 5-10fps 30fps

Resolution Sent 4CIF @ 30fsp 720p @ 15fps 720p @ 30fsp

Resolution Received 4CIF @ 30fsp 720p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fsp

Content Enabled 4CIF 4CIF 720p

VC2 Compliant � � �

LPR � � �

HDX 4001, 7001/7002 & 9001 Resolutions

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Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX HD Call Speed vs Resolution

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Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX 8000 Systems Call Speed vs Resolution

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Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX Multipoint Call Speeds

Number of Sites in Call

Polycom HDX 9004 Max Speed for Each Site in kbps (4Mbps/8 Mbps)

Polycom HDX 9002 Max Speed for Each site in kbps (2Mbps/4Mbps)

Polycom HDX 9001Polycom HDX 8000 seriesPolycom HDX 7000 seriesPolycom HDX 4000 seriesMax Speed for Each Site in kbps (2 Mbps/4 Mbps)

Polycom HDX 8000 series with Hardware Version BMax Speed for Each Site in kbps (2 Mbps/6 Mbps)

2 4096/4096 1920/4096 1920/4096 1920/4096

3 1920/3072 1024/1920 960/1920 960/1920

4 1344/1920 640/1344 640/1344 640/1344

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5 1024/1472 N/A N/A N/A

6 768/1024 N/A N/A N/A

7 640/1024 N/A N/A N/A

8 512/1024 N/A N/A N/A

Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX 9000 Rear Panels

HDX 9004

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HDX 9002

Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX 8000 Rear Panel

2-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

USB 2.0HDX Microphone Array (2)

POTS Phone

Serial RS-232 ISDN/PRI Interface Link

Audio Inputs/Outputs

PC Audio Input

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Video Inputs Video Outputs

Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX 7000 Rear PanelH.320 Network Interface Link

USB 2.0

Kensington Lock

PC Audio Input

Serial RS-232Polycom

Conference Link Aux Audio In

VCR/DVD

Input \ Output

Main Audio

Out

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2-Port 10/100 Switch

DVI-I Input

Main Monitor (HD)

Eagle Eye HD Camera Input Optional 2nd

Monitor (HD)

AUX Video I/O

Source: HDX Admin Guide

HDX 6000 Rear Panel

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HDX 4000 Rear Panel

ISDN/PRI Interface Link

USB 2.0*

Kensington LockPC Audio Input

Serial RS-232

Polycom Conference Phone or External Microphone*

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2-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

International POTS Phone*

PC Graphics Input

HDX 4000 Display Interconnect

* Unique to Polycom – not offered with any other Executive Desktop solutionSource: HDX Admin Guide

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