Description
PictureTel Venue 2000 520-0740-01R Pentium Video Conferencing PC Multi-Port
The PictureTel Venue 2000 is a purpose-built Pentium-class desktop computer designed specifically for video conferencing applications. Unlike a general-purpose PC, the Venue 2000 integrates dedicated multi-port video and audio capture/output cards to manage camera feeds, display outputs, microphone input, and ISDN connectivity — all required for enterprise-grade room video conferencing in the mid-to-late 1990s. This unit carries part number 520-0740-01R and is fitted with the standard Venue 2000 complement of specialty expansion cards providing S-Video, composite RCA, and ISDN interfaces visible at the rear bracket panel.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: PictureTel Corporation
- Model: Venue 2000
- Part Number: 520-0740-01R
- Processor: Intel Pentium (P5-class / Pentium 1 generation CPU)
- System Board: P5VX-A REV. 1.0
- Hard Drive: Quantum 3.2AT, 3.2GB IDE
- Floppy Drive: 1.44MB 3.5-inch
- Memory/RAM: Installed (capacity not specified in source data)
- Power Supply: AX2-5300F, P/N 18-0158
- Form Factor: Desktop chassis
- Rear I/O (motherboard): 2x USB, 1x DB25 parallel, 2x DB9 serial, 2x PS/2 (keyboard/mouse)
- Rear expansion cards: Multiple S-Video (Mini-DIN) ports, RCA composite video, RCA audio jacks, ISDN connector — specialty video conferencing card array
- Additional expansion card: Large DB-style multi-pin connector (visible on far-right bracket)
- Note: Removable front drive cover is missing
Applications
The PictureTel Venue 2000 was part of PictureTel's line of room-based video conferencing systems targeted at corporate boardrooms, training rooms, and large conference spaces in the mid-to-late 1990s. PictureTel was one of the pioneering companies in H.320 and H.323 standards-based video conferencing, and the Venue 2000 served as the processing and codec hub for multi-camera, multi-display room conferencing setups — connecting to ISDN lines, cameras, monitors, microphone arrays, and projectors. The purpose-built PC architecture, with its array of proprietary capture and I/O cards, was typical of that era before software-based codecs running on commodity hardware became practical. Today these units are sought primarily by vintage computing collectors, video conferencing historians, and facilities that still operate legacy PictureTel room systems and need spare or replacement processing units.
This PictureTel Venue 2000 video conferencing PC (520-0740-01R) powers on and boots to BIOS. The specialty video conferencing cards installed in the expansion slots have not been tested and their functionality cannot be confirmed. The removable drive cover is missing. This unit is being sold AS-IS; no functionality of the expansion cards or full system is guaranteed. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
PictureTel |
Model: |
Venue 2000 |
MPN: |
520-0740-01R |
SKU: |
30547 |
Type: |
Video Conferencing Computer |
Processor: |
Intel Pentium (Pentium 1 / P5 class) |
System Board: |
P5VX-A REV. 1.0 |
Hard Drive: |
Quantum 3.2AT 3.2GB |
Optical / Removable Drive: |
1.44MB Floppy Drive |
Power Supply: |
AX2-5300F, P/N 18-0158 |
Interface Type: |
USB (2x), Serial (DB9), Parallel (DB25), ISDN, RCA, S-Video |
Video Output: |
Multi-port video card array (specialty cards) |
Form Factor: |
Desktop |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Powers on, boots to BIOS. Missing drive cover. Specialty cards untested. Sold AS-IS. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
PictureTel Venue 2000 520-0740-01R powers on and boots to BIOS. Specialty video cards installed but NOT tested. Missing removable drive cover. Sold AS-IS — no functionality guaranteed. |
