These products are no longer in production. Some refurbished systems are available, plus parts & service contracts. The systems can be upgraded with the VSS-1 system - to add the features and benefits of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype & Skype for Business and most other popular videoconferencing systems (e.g. Zoom, WebEx, Facebook, etc.). Improve teamwork with face to face communications with remote & mobile users - by using the system screen, PTZ camera, mic and remote.
The Polycom ViewStation H.323 - can be enhanced to add many Room conferencing system features to Skype video calls to iPhones, Androids, PCs, Laptops, Macs, etc. (e.g. this ViewStation system includes a PTZ camera with 12X zoom and presets, a 360 degree table-top mic, and remote control) . . . and you can add live streaming over the web. All these enhancements are via our unique VSS-1-KIT-18 option.
Updated Refurbished VTC System Product ID # & Cart Link Long Description. MSRP . 2200-11323-001 a Polycom ViewStation H.323 - can be enhanced to add videoconferencing to iPhones, Androids, PCs, Laptops, Macs, etc. plus recording & streaming
Polycom ViewStation Quick Start Guide - 6 page pdf file - 2000
Polycom ViewStation User Guide - 250 page pdf file - Nov 2001
Polycom ViewStation Data Sheet - 2 page pdf file - 2002
Polycom ViewStation Data Sheet - 2 page pdf file - 1999
The Polycom ViewStation H.323 was a
very popular system (and it's still a very reliable workhorse in
many conference rooms). It provides Standard Definition (SD)
videoconferencing at speeds up to 756K over IP.
The Wainhouse Research Bulletin Page-1 Vol. 8 #37,
November 05, 2007 - shows Polycom selling 10K to 20K of this type of
group video conferencing system per quarter.
In today's market, the ViewStation H.323 system offers many features and benefits that still are very relevant . . . and useful in conferencing with remote sites using Skype and other web based systems.
Good quality Polycom mics for 360 coverage . . . with a second optional mic pod available.
The PTZ remote controlled camera is based on the Sony EVI-D30 with these specifications . . .
The Video Inputs and Outputs offer flexibility in H.323 calls over IP . . .
The system is suitable for worldwide use (NTSC and PAL differences in video output are a consideration however)
To use this ViewStation system for videoconferencing with Skype remote users (on iPhones, Laptops/PCs), or as a source for live streaming over the web, you need to add the VSS-1 system to each system.
Common replacement parts required are Power Supplies, Mic Pods and Mic Cables. Here are the current available replacement Power Supplies for the various ViewStation models:
1465-20856-001 POWER SUPPLY - ViewStation H.323, ViewStation 128, ViewStation 512,
ViewStation MP, ViewStation DCP -
available now - New production - new replacement items with a 90 day warranty. This power supply has a 5-pin
connector on the codec. It works with input power ranges of 100V to
240V at 47 to 63Hz (i.e. it's suitable for international and US
locations).
Also often requested are the prior versions of Power Supplies for the ViewStation SP, ViewStation H.323, VS 128, VS 512, VS MP, VS DCP and the ViewStation FX. These obsolete power supplies have the following item numbers:
The obsolete items have since been replaced by the most recent equivalent power supplies listed above at the top of the page. Please order the equivalent most recent power supplies for the model that you have.
Other common replacement parts required are Mic Pods and Mic Cables. Here are the current available replacement Mic Pods and Cables for the various ViewStation models:
These above mic pods works with any ViewStation model (except the VS FX & VS 4000). There is an included cable (10' or 30'). Separate Mic Cables may also still be available in limited supply.
The list of available ViewStation Modules, Replacement Parts and Accessories is at:
03/05/2024