Polycom VS4000 User Manual
Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000
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Site Considerations
When you select a site for videoconferencing equipment, consider
the following factors:
the following factors:
Table 3-7. Site Considerations
Factor
For best results
Access to
required
connections
required
connections
Ensure that the equipment will be within 6 feet (1.8 m)
of power and network connections.
of power and network connections.
Ensure that cables are routed in a way that does not
inconvenience people who use the room.
inconvenience people who use the room.
Room lighting
Ensure that the camera will normally point toward an
area that is well-lit but not exceptionally bright. Lighting
should be diffuse to prevent harsh shadows.
area that is well-lit but not exceptionally bright. Lighting
should be diffuse to prevent harsh shadows.
If there is a window in the room, ensure that the camera
does not normally point toward it. Backlighting makes
the speaker appear in silhouette.
does not normally point toward it. Backlighting makes
the speaker appear in silhouette.
Room color
and decor
and decor
The camera will perform best if the room furnishings
are medium to dark in color and do not have polished
or reflective surfaces.
are medium to dark in color and do not have polished
or reflective surfaces.
Ensure that the camera normally points toward an area
that is of a medium shade and does not contain
detailed, patterned, or brightly-colored elements. For
example, a blue or gray wall provides a more effective
backdrop than a bright painting.
that is of a medium shade and does not contain
detailed, patterned, or brightly-colored elements. For
example, a blue or gray wall provides a more effective
backdrop than a bright painting.
To prevent autofocus problems, place an object
somewhere near the center of the camera’s default
position.
somewhere near the center of the camera’s default
position.
Items in
camera range
camera range
Ensure that no confidential material can be
inadvertently disclosed to callers. For example, ensure
that white boards in the conference room are not used
for engineering sketches.
inadvertently disclosed to callers. For example, ensure
that white boards in the conference room are not used
for engineering sketches.