Polycom ViewStation EX4000 - Manual (Page 82)

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Site Considerations
When you select a site for videoconferencing equipment, consider
the following factors:
Table 3-7. Site Considerations
Factor For best results
Access to
required
connections Ensure that the equipment will be within 6 feet (1.8 m)
of power and network connections.
Ensure that cables are routed in a way that does not
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.
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.
Room color
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.
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.
To prevent autofocus problems, place an object
somewhere near the center of the camera’s default
position.
Items in
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.