Spector Room 608

Computer Speakers

Speakers are mounted on each side of the Projection Screen on the wall.

Speaker

Speakers can be accessed via the Presenter PC (Settings->System->Sound) or HDMI input on your personal device.

Screenshot of Output choice called Extron HDMI

Volume can be adjusted via the Extron Panel under Main Volume

Volume Control located on the right side of the screen

Volume Control on Extron highlighted inside a yellow box to the right side of the screen

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.

Conference Phone Bag

Conference Phone Parts

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.

Conference Phone USB-C

Conference phone USB-C ethernet adapter

Conference phone ethernet connected

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.

Conference phone boot screen

Conference phone main screen

Instructions on how to start a conference call is located here.

An overview of the phone schematics and instructions is located here.

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.

Conference phone additional microphones

Conference phone wired microphone port

HD Projector

Mounted on the ceiling towards the back of the room.

Image of the project mounted on the ceiling

Panasonic Project Mounted on Ceiling

Can be accessed via the Media Controller with Power On, Power Off and Video Mute buttons (stops displaying content on the Projection Screen).

Projector On and Off Button and Video Mute buttons on the touchpanel

Projector On/Off and Video Mute Buttons displayed on the touch panel.

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.

Projection screen

Projection screen up/down Buttons

HDMI

HDMI cable can be found at the Podium/Teaching Station to connect personal devices to the HD Projector.

HDMI cable that is at the podium, cable shape highlighted.

An HDMI input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.

Screenshot of the HDMI button on the touch panel

HDMI Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted as yellow when selected

USB-C

USB-C cable can be found at the Podium/Teaching Station to connect personal devices to the HD Projector.

USB-C cable that is at the podium, cable shape highlighted.

A USB-C input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.

USB-C Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted as yellow when selected

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.

Doc Cam Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted inside a yellow box.

A Doc Cam input button can be found on the touch panel to activate it.

Document Camera located on the Podium - collapsed

Document Camera located on Podium - opened

Controls on the Document Camera

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.

Blu-Ray Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted inside a yellow box.

Eject and Power button location on blueray player, both on the right side of the player

Blu-Ray Player Physical Buttons

Once clicked, Controls are on the touch panel.

Blu-Ray Player Controls on Touch Screen

Video Conferencing Options

To access any video conferencing screen sharing, click on the Conference Mode button on the touch panel. Here you can find HDMI, Doc Cam, Apple TV and Camera options.

Screenshot of Conference mode on touch panel at the bottom of the screen

Conference Mode on Touch Panel, located highlighted within a yellow box

Extron Controller (Touch Panel)

Located on the Podium/Teaching Station, this is used to control the input of the devices available in the room.

Extron Controller Panel

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.

Labels on where each item is on the podium station

Infographic image of Podium/Teaching Station

Lapel Microphone

Location

The lapel microphone is located inside the left side drawer at the podium/teaching station.

Lav Mic as it appears in the drawer, black box with wires

How to Turn On/Off

Open the hinged door on the front by pressing the two buttons on either side of the Lav mic

View of Side Lav, Yellow box highlighting the button that appears on both sides of the mic

Hold down the On-Off button for a few seconds to turn it on and off.

Power button location on lav mic that is highlighted with a yellow circle

On/Off Button Location on Lav Mic, a Yellow Circle indicating the button

When On, Microphone color will glow green. If muted, the color band will turn red.

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.

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

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.

PC Button on touch panel that is located within a yellow box for emphasis

PC Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted inside a yellow box.

presenter pc

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 Button displayed on touch panel. It is highlighted inside a yellow box.

Apple TV remote is found in the left drawer of the Podium/Teaching Station.

Apple TV Remote

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.

Ceiling Mounted Camera

Wall Mounted Camera

Applications for these cameras are Zoom and Microsoft Teams.