TANDBERG F1 D13353.02 User Manual
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6.4 Appendix 4
Guidelines for setting up videoconferencing rooms
The following are a set of guidelines to consider when either building a videoconferencing
room, or using an existing room for videoconferencing.
Lighting:
Low Contrast desired for light
intensity. No dark spots.
intensity. No dark spots.
Intensity @ table 800 - 1400 Lux
as measured with an Incident light
meter.
as measured with an Incident light
meter.
Block sunlight from entering room.
Seating Area (Table):
Should allow all participants to see
Monitors.
Monitors.
Should allow camera to
“
see
”
all
participants.
Non-shiny non-patterned
preferably light grey surface (if
table used).
preferably light grey surface (if
table used).
Walls:
Color: Generally high contrast
color desired. Light blue is
commonly used.
color desired. Light blue is
commonly used.
Acoustically reflective surfaces
(such as glass or concrete) should
be covered with curtains or sound
treatment.
(such as glass or concrete) should
be covered with curtains or sound
treatment.
Audio:
Noise Floor preferred less than
44dBC.
44dBC.
Reverb Time 0,3 to 0,5 sec.
Ventilation:
Keep in mind Noise Floor.
Velocity = Noise. Therefore keep
velocity of air low.
Room:
Should be located away from
noise.
noise.
Should not have windows.
Doors should be located off
camera.
camera.
How to prepare a typical room for videoconferencing:
The diagram below shows a typical room designed to obtain the best results when using the
system.