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Best Practices
Purpose of this section:
This section of the document is designed to help you setup and use your
PolyCom VSX 5000 video conference device to the best of its abilities.
There are guidelines for proper alignment of the device in the conference
room and video conference etiquette.
Positioning the system:
Position the system so that the camera does not face toward a window or other
source of bright light. The background light will wash out the image and
people you call will not be able to see you. If the conference room does not
use ambient light (lighting from above) place lights behind the camera so that
light shines onto people’s faces.
If the camera is aimed directly into a very bright light source such as a
large lamp or sunny window the camera can be damaged.
Place the base unit (the camera) on top of the
television set. This way when you watch the other
people on the television it will appear to them that
you are looking them in the eye.
The microphones that come with the PolyCom VSX
5000 are very good. When aligned properly they
allow users to speak in a normal tone and at a
normal volume. Each microphone is triangular with
three sensors that pick up noise.
Place microphones on the conference table. Place
them so that the logo on each microphone points
toward the television.
