Introduction
The latest classroom upgrades in Hinds Hall classrooms feature integration technology where all of the rooms technical capabilities are controlled through one teaching station panel. Classroom 117 on the first floor has Local PC, projector, DVD/VCR Combo, Document Camera, Aux video, and laptop connection capabilities which are controlled throughout the Extron panel.
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The Extron Panel and Teaching Station Layout
Each piece of technology in the 117 teaching station is identified on the image below.
From top to bottom the varying technologies are briefly described below.
The Document Camera (below the DVD/VCR player) is a projection device for non-digital items.
The Local PC Monitor (top) is displaying what the Local PC (bottom right) is outputting, and is mounted to the teaching station for reference. This image is also displayed at the teaching podium.
The AUX Video outlet (below the Local PC Monitor) is an input station for devices which use A/V connections and can be projected.
The USB Port (below the AUX Video Outlet) allows users to insert a USB drive which is then recognized by the Local PC.
The Extron Panel (below the Local PC Monitor) is the control center for what is being displayed, as well as the classroom audio volume.
The Wired keyboard and mouse (below Document Camera) control the Local PC.
The DVD/VCR Combo Player (Below the EXTRON Panel) is capable of projecting DVD's or VCR to the classroom.
The Local PC (bottom right) is the main computer for the room and professor to utilize.
The Wireless Mouse (below wired keyboard and mouse) also control the Local PC, and is often used at the teaching station.
All of these devices are linked to the Extron Panel (aside from the AUX video input), which is located on the left side of the teaching station below the Local PC Monitor, as shown in the image above. The image below is a close up the Extron Panel, and will be discussed more thoroughly below.
Operating the Extron Panel
To Turn on the projector (mounted on the ceiling) fom the teaching station first go to the display section (top left) and select "ON," which is shown in the image below.
After the Projector has been turned on an input needs to be selected so the projector knows what to display. The options are the DVD/VCR Combo, AUX Video, Local PC, Document Camera, or a Laptop, as shown in the image below.
To Control the volume of the mounted classroom wall speakers the Extron panel features a volume knob which can adjust levels; to turn the volume down turn the knob to the left, and to increase volume turn the knob to the right, as highlighted below.
Connecting a Laptop to the Projector
It is possible to connect a laptop to the projector if a professor desires to do so.
First turn on the projector as discussed earlier, and then select the "Laptop" input option, as shown below.
Next connect the Laptop to the "Laptop Connection" on the Teaching Podium (where the professor stands to address the class), as shown in the image below.
NOTE: Only VGA Connections are available in the classrooms, in order to use a laptop on the projector the laptop MUST have a VGA output.
Powering Off the Teaching Station and Projector
Select "Off" in the Extron Panel Display options.
NOTE: Please return the wireless mouse to its designated location on the teaching station so it can charge for the next professor.
021 and 018 Room and Teaching Station Operation
011 Room and Teaching Station Operation
Collaboratory Operation (Rooms 315, 219, and 216)new technology to assist and ease classroom operations. Each classroom consists of two 90” HDTVs, video cameras, speakers, and a touch-screen Wacom teaching workstation. Additionally, there are inputs for HDMI, VGA, and Ethernet.
Overview
At the front of the room, you will see the two HDTVs, Camera 1, and the Teaching Workstation.
At the back of the room, you will see Camera 2.
Teaching Workstation
The teaching workstation consists of multiple parts which allow you to control the classroom. The teaching workstation sits on wheels allowing it to be mobile.
In the picture above, you will see the following:
- Extron Control Panel: Allows you to control the monitors, inputs, lights, and cameras
- External Inputs: Allows you to connect a laptop or other device using VGA, HDMI, or Ethernet
- Wireless Mouse: Allows you to control presentations wirelessly
- Wacom Touch Screen: Contains a stylus that allows you to easily annotate presentations and other materials
Extron Control Panel
The control panel will activate when it senses someone in front of it. The control panel will display the following screen by default:
From here, you can select which source you would like to use. If you would like to use either HDMI or VGA, connect the respective cable to your device, and select the corresponding option on the control panel.
Once you’ve selected a source, you will be brought to the main control screen. From the main control screen, you can control the monitor output, volume, lights, and cameras.
To power on the cameras select the Camera Control button on the control panel. A new window will pop up with options to adjust, source, preset, and power on the cameras. Both cameras will simultaneously power on upon selecting the camera power on option.
Select Monitor Control to customize different sources to different monitors.
Once you are finished with the teaching workstation, please select SYSTEM OFF to turn off the TVs and reset the lights. Please place the wireless mouse back on the charging cradle to ensure that it can be used in other classes.