Polycom PRS 2000 Getting Started Guide
Getting Started with the Appliance
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Polycom, Inc.
Camera
Using Video Cameras
The Polycom PRS 2000 appliance supports connection of multiple s-video and
composite video sources. When connecting a camera to the Polycom PRS 2000
appliance, s-video is recommended if you have a choice.
When using the S-Video output, connect the camera to the "S-Video 1 IN" or
"S-Video 2 IN" input. When using the composite output, connect the camera to
one of the four video inputs "Video 3 IN" to "Video 6 IN" of the A/V adapter
cable.
Using the PTZ Camera
The PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera is the default camera accessory for the
Polycom PRS 2000 appliance. It provides S-Video and composite video
outputs. We recommend using the S-Video output for best video quality.
When using the S-Video output, connect the camera to the "S-Video 1 IN" or
"S-Video 2 IN" input. When using the composite output, connect the camera to
one of the video inputs "Video 3 IN" to "Video 6 IN" of the A/V adapter cable.
The PTZ control feature requires an additional cable connection from the
camera (VISCA IN) to the serial port (COM1) provided by the USB to serial
adapter when connected to the Polycom PRS 2000 appliance (the drivers for
the USB to serial adapter are preinstalled). Up to 3 PTZ cameras can be
controlled over a single COM port when using a VISCA daisy chain.
The address of each camera is assigned during the VISCA initialization
process. The camera addresses are 1, 2, 3, and so forth in order, starting from
the one nearest the Polycom PRS 2000 COM port. The VISCA address is used