User guide

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2 Installation and Setup
PLANNING THE SYSTEM LAYOUT
Planning the System Layout
Cable length and location
Choosing good locations for each
component enhances the benefits of
the ViewPoint system. For example,
in your office space if you place the
core 250 feet away from the system
pods and 600 feet away from the user
pods, then you can locate each user
and system pod up to 850 feet away
from each other; whereas, if you
place the core next to the user pods,
then the maximum distance between
user and system pods can be only
250 feet.
Cable length and video quality
All ViewPoint components arrive
configured for cable lengths of 100
feet or less. If you will be using
cables longer than 100 feet, you can
improve video quality by changing
the default configuration. High
quality video transmission requires a
“tuned circuit.” To adjust video
settings for the user pods you must
access OSCAR, while the system
pods adjustments are accessed
through the administration terminal.
Cable type and video quality
For best video quality use UTP Cat5
or better cables with high quality
RJ45 male connectors. Select high
quality cables because of their
superior electrical and mechanical
properties.