Computer speakers
Speakers are mounted on each side of the Projection Screen on the wall.
Speakers can be accessed via the Presenter PC (Settings->System->Sound) or HDMI input on your personal device.
Volume can be adjusted via the Extron Panel under Main Volume
Conference Phone
Located at the Circulation desk (Bird library, first floor), the conference phone can be checked out, along with your room key, at the time of the event.
Locate an Ethernet port in the room (back corner) to connect the phone to (see Network).
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
Connect the USB-C-to-Ethernet adapter to the USB-C port on the back of the phone.
Then, connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the adapter.
The screen may flash for a second, then you'll see the boot screen while the phone is starting (takes about a minute). Once finished booting, the main screen will show up displaying the conference phone's phone number.
Additional wired microphones (with Mute buttons) are available with the phone, they connect to the ports located on the left and right side of the phone. You can extend the microphones up to 7 feet (2.13m) from the phone. For best results, place the microphones between 3 feet (0.91 m) and 7 feet (2.1 m) away from the phone.
HD Projector
Mounted on the ceiling towards the back of the room.
Can be accessed via the Media Controller with Power On, Power Off and Video Mute buttons (stops displaying content on the Projection Screen).
Projection screen (retractable)
Located in front of the room, the screen can be controlled with an up/down switch located on the wall behind the Podium/Teaching Station, labeled Projector Screen.
HDMI
HDMI cable can be found at the Podium/Teaching Station to connect personal devices to the HD Projector.
An HDMI input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.
USB-C
USB-C cable can be found at the Podium/Teaching Station to connect personal devices to the HD Projector.
A USB-C input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.
Document Camera
A Document Camera (Doc Cam) can be found at the Podium/Teaching Station to show physical objects on screen to the classroom and/or virtually.
A Doc Cam input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.
Instructions on how to use the Document Camera can be found at the ITS Classroom Instructional Answers Page.
Blu-ray Player
A DVD Player is available inside the Podium/Teaching Station towards the bottom right side. Select Blu-Ray from the Media Controller to access it.
Once clicked, Controls are on the touch panel.
Extron Controller (Touch Panel)
Located on the Podium/Teaching Station, this is used to control the input of the devices available in the room.
Podium/Teaching station (non-movable)
Located in front of the room, the non-movable Podium/Teaching Station contains the Presenter PC, Blu-Ray Player, a ports hub with HDMI cable and USB-C cable. The Media Controller is also located here, along with a microphone and a document light.
Microphone (podium/teaching station, lapel)
A microphone is located on the podium/teaching station
When On, Microphone color will glow green. If muted, the color band will turn red.
Lapel Microphone
Location
The lapel microphone is located inside the left side drawer at the podium/teaching station.
How to Turn On/Off
Open the hinged door on the front by pressing the two buttons on either side of the Lav mic
Hold down the On-Off button for a few seconds to turn it on and off.
Remember to turn the lapel microphone off to preserve batteries.
Replacement batteries should be located inside the left hand drawer of the Podium/Teaching Station.
Microphone volumes can be adjusted via the Media Controller panel under Volume.
Additional/relevant information located on the Microphone Answers Page.
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
A wireless keyboard and mouse are located inside the Podium/Teaching Station towards the bottom.
Keyboard ON: Green Notifier on Left
Keyboard OFF: Red Notifier on Right
Mouse ON: Slider to the Right
Mouse OFF: Slider to the left
Remember to switch both devices off to preserve battery.
No setup is necessary. If either device does not respond, try replacing the battery (spare batteries should be available inside the Podium/Teaching Station).
Presenter PC
A Windows PC is available inside the Podium/Teaching Station towards the bottom-left. Select PC from the Media Controller to access it.
You can log in using your NetID and password or via the Guest account.
Available Software on this computer is located on the Software Answers Page.
Apple TV
An Apple TV is available to screenshare from your Apple device to the room. To Sync it, Select Apple TV from the touch panel on the Podium/Teaching Station.
Apple TV remote is found in the left drawer of the Podium/Teaching Station.
Available Software on this computer is located on the Software Answers Page.
Video Conferencing Cameras
Located in several spots in this room are front and rear pan, tilt, zoom cameras. This classroom also provides a ceiling-mounted PZM microphone to capture general room audio. The cameras and ceiling microphone are connected to the local windows computer for use with web-based video applications.
Applications for these cameras are Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Video Conferencing Options
To access any video conferencing screen sharing, click on the Conference Mode button on the touchpanel. Here you can find HDMI, Doc Cam, Apple TV and Camera options.
