Chapter 1 Overview

Conventions and Terminology

Step 2 Install and connect the PDUs for the display and first row table assembly. See Step 1 through Step 3 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables” to install the PDUs and Step 4 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables” to connect the cables.

Step 3 Connect the projector to the projector mounting bracket and connect the projector and bracket to the table assembly. See Step 2 and Step 3 in Chapter 8, “Assembling the Remaining Cisco TelePresence Elements” to connect the projector to the table assembly and Step 4 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables” to connect the cables.

Step 4 Place the Cisco Unified IP Phone on the first row table and connect the phone cable. See Step 4 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables” to connect the cable.

Step 5 Install the privacy panels for the first row table. See Step 15 through Step 18 in Chapter 6, “Building the First Row Table Assembly.”

Step 6 Install the speaker boards and speakers. See Step 8 through Step 10 in Chapter 8, “Assembling the Remaining Cisco TelePresence Elements.”

Step 7 Install the projector screen. Refer to the projector screen installation guide that is packaged with the assembly.

Step 8 Connect the power cables for the codecs, lighting and table leg power connections by completing Step 4 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables.”

Step 9 Connect the signal cables for the first row table by completing Step 5 in Chapter 9, “Routing Power and Signal Cables.”

Step 10 Assemble the camera targets by completing Step 15 in Chapter 8, “Assembling the Remaining Cisco TelePresence Elements.”

Step 11 Perform first-time setup using the instructions in Chapter 10, “First-Time Setup.”

Conventions and Terminology

The directions left and right in this guide are synonymous with participant’s left and participant’s right. They refer to the assembly as you face the Plasma displays.

Cable connections to the Codecs are labeled with a color-coded symbol system.

A single dot on a green background indicates a center element.

Two dots on a white background indicate a left element.

Three dots on a red background indicate a right element.

Figure 1-2 Cable Connection Labeling System

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Tools and Equipment List

To assemble the Cisco TelePresence System 3200, you need the following tools and equipment:

Uncrating and Unpacking:

Claw hammer or small pry bar

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3200 specifications

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