Polycom EX4000, FX4000, VS4000, EX, FX, VS4000 manual Site Considerations, Factor For best results

Integrators’ Reference Manual for ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000

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	Ensure that the equipment will be within 6 feet (1.8 m)
required	of power and network connections.
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	The camera will perform best if the room furnishings
and decor	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	Ensure that no confidential material can be
camera range	inadvertently disclosed to callers. For example, ensure
	that white boards in the conference room are not used
	for engineering sketches.

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