LifeSize Passport Installation Guide
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Configuring Dual LifeSize MicPods
In a dual LifeSize MicPod configuration, you use a combination of two LifeSize MicPods, one splitter cable,
and extension cables in large rooms for maximum omnidirectional audio coverage.
You cannot use multiple splitters to connect to more than two LifeSize MicPods; however, you can use
variations on three configurations of extension cables:
•
If you connect the male end of the splitter directly to the codec, you can use none, or one extension
cable to connect a LifeSize MicPod to each of the female ends of the splitter.
•
If you use one extension cable to connect the codec to the splitter, you can use none, or one extension
cable to connect a LifeSize MicPod to each of the female ends of the splitter.
•
If you use two extension cables to connect the codec to the splitter, you must connect both
LifeSize MicPods directly to the female ends of the splitter.
WARNING
LifeSize recommends that you use the cable strain relief clip included in
the LifeSize MicPod product box as described in
LifeSize MicPod Strain Relief Clip
to avoid personal injury or damage to
the unit.
LifeSize Passport detects any cable attached to its microphone input as a LifeSize MicPod. If a
LifeSize MicPod is not attached to the extension or splitter cable and the microphone input is selected as
the active microphone, no audio is available. The
indicator does not appear in the status bar and the
Active Microphone
field in the
System Information
page reports
Microphone In
as the active
microphone.
Attaching the LifeSize MicPod Strain Relief Clip
Before attaching the strain relief clip to the codec, ensure the codec surface is clean (free of dirt, dust oil,
and other residues) and dry. The adhesive tape on the strain relief clip is intended for a single use. Attach
the strain relief clip to the codec and route the LifeSize MicPod cable through the strain relief clip as shown
in the following illustration:
To obtain a replacement strain relief clip, contact your LifeSize Partner.
