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Preparing for Installation
As you prepare to install a LifeSize video communications system, consider the physical
conditions of the room, compatibility with displays and your network configuration and
settings. LifeSize recommends you collect your network settings and system identification
information before you begin installation. Refer to "Initial Configuration" on page 5, which
explains what information you need to collect and provides space to record it.
Room Configuration
The size, shape, layout and occupancy of the room dictate where you place your video
conferencing components. For example, in a small office installation, LifeSize Focus can be
placed at one end or corner of the room, as its beam forming microphone array cancels out
echo from wall reflections behind it and picks up clear sound up to 2.7 meters (9 feet) in front
of it; in a multi-user conference room, place a LifeSize MicPod or LifeSize Phone at the
center of the participants as their detection patterns are omnidirectional.
Warning:
Avoid routing cables from the codec across foot-traffic areas as tripping on
the cables can cause both personal injury and permanent damage to the connectors in
the cables and codec. If cables must cross foot-traffic areas, use some form of cable
management system or strategy to avoid the possibility of tripping.
The lighting in your environment affects image quality. The optimal lighting for LifeSize
systems is 300 to 500 LUX. If light levels are too low, consider adding artificial lighting.
Indirect light from shaded sources or reflected light from pale walls often produces excellent
results. Avoid the following:
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direct sunlight on the subject matter, the background, or the camera lens
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direct illumination of the subject matter and camera lens
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colored lighting
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harsh side lighting or strong light from above
Consult your administrator or LifeSize Partner for specific lighting requirements for your
environment.
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