Logitech QuickCam Sphere AF User Manual page 4


Position Your Camera, Microphone,
and Speakers
Your camera comes with Logitech RightSound Technology.
RightSound Technology cancels echo and significantly reduces
background noise. The following steps will ensure the best
possible audio performance:
• Tabletop Placement . The camera can be placed on a
tabletop next to your computer monitor. Use the camera
on its base, or use the stand to raise the camera to your
eye level.
• Monitor Placement . If there is a flat, stable surface on
top of your monitor, place the camera on the base in the
middle of your monitor for optimal eye contact. You don't
need to use the stand on your monitor.
• Camera Rotation . Do not manually rotate the camera
on the base or on the stand. You could damage the
camera. Use your mouse or keyboard to pan and tilt the
camera. Or activate face-tracking for automatic camera
movements.
• Position your camera's microphone no more than 3 feet
(915 mm) away from you and point it toward you.
• Position your speakers (if used) at least 12 inches (305 mm)
away from your microphone to reduce feedback, and then
angle your speakers away from your microphone.
Tip Do not place objects
between you and the
microphone.
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The Audio Tuning Wizard
The first time that you start QuickCam, you are guided
through the Microphone/Speaker Setup Utility and Audio
Tuning Wizard that lets you do the following:
• Select the audio input device (microphone)
and audio output device (speakers).
• Enable Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)—
recommended.
• Enable background suppression—recommended.
• Specify microphone input volume and speaker
output volume.
• Test audio settings.
In situations with loud and irregular background noise,
your voice can become distorted when using noise
suppression. If this occurs, disable noise suppression in the
QuickCam software.
Tip To change your audio settings in the QuickCam
software, click the Settings
button, and then
click the Audio tab.
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