VTEL Galaxy, Installation And Configuration Manual

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Installation and Configuration Guide
Chapter 1. Before You Begin
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Room Location
When choosing the system location, avoid the following conditions:
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Areas of high traffic and noise
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Rooms with many windows
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General work areas
Doorways, columns, or other distracting elements should not be within the camera view.
Room Size
The room in which the system is located should be large enough so that:
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The viewing distance is appropriate for the monitor size.
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Participants can move around freely.
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Windows are not within the camera view or are covered.
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All the participants can be included in the camera range.
Audio Quality
These suggestions may enhance the audio quality in the room where the system is installed:
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Carpet the floor.
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Cover windows with curtains.
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Position microphones away from sources of noise.
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Place microphones at least five feet apart.
Video Quality
To enhance visual quality, cover windows or select a room without windows in order to decrease glare. Keep the
room well-lit to avoid dark areas in the camera view.
The decor of the room should be unobtrusive. For example:
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Use a light, neutral color on the walls.
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Do not use fine patterns, weaves, or woodgrain in the background.
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Do not place distracting objects in the field of view.
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Use light, nonreflective table tops.
System Location Requirements
When selecting a location for the system, keep these requirements in mind:
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The system must be located near a network connection and a grounded, three-pronged power outlet. For
the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 115-volt AC or a NEMA 6-15R
outlet for 230-volt AC. For other regions, this means a grounded three-pronged power outlet approved
by the electrical code of the region.
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The area around the system must be clean and dust-free.
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The area must be well ventilated and away from sources of heat, including direct sunlight.
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The system must not be near sources of vibration or physical shock.
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The system must be isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices (such as
air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security
devices).