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Classroom - General Technology Operation - In Progress

The document is a guide to the general operation of classroom equipment.

General Operating Instructions for Classrooms

  • Technology operation in general access classrooms is relatively consistent, with a few variations. 
  • Departmental classrooms, labs, as well as teaching labs may have different configurations. 
  • For information about what technology is located in classrooms, please visit the UW Oshkosh Information Technology website.

Training

One-on-one training sessions are available; call the Information Technology Help Desk at 920-424-3020, put in your own request at uwo.sh/service-portal, or email helpdesk@uwosh.edu. . 

Classroom Technology Problems

If technology problems occur during a class session contact the Information Technology Help Desk (helpdesk@uwosh.edu; 920-424-3020) for assistance. Classroom Technology Services can also be emailed directly regarding technology problems at classroomtech@uwosh.edu. Contact information is available in every classroom. 

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PDF Instructions for download are available here: 

Users' Guide - General Access Classrooms with Media Towers

A PDF version of these instructions is located here: General Access Classrooms

Instructions for Media Tower Classrooms

Main Power:

Turn on tower by pressing the main power switch on the Media Tower. This turns on all equipment within the tower including amplification/audio. When switch is on, it will illuminate or a light next to it will.

Projector:

  1. Turn on the projector by pressing the projector button (indicated with image or text) and hold for 3-5 seconds
    1. This process is also used when turning the projector off
  2. The projector will automatically display the last input utilized select the desired input if different
  3. Volume control for the projected media is controlled with the turn knob under the projector power button on the media tower
    1. Audio will only work in the classroom if the main power is switched on
  4. Turn projector off when finished

Input Selection:

  • Most classrooms have the following input options:
    • Computer
    • Laptop
    • Document Camera
    • DVD/VHS/Blu-Ray*
  • Select the desired input to display through the projector or, if audio only, through the in-house speakers

Computer Projection:

  1. Turn on the classroom computer if not already on
  2. On Media Tower select PC, Mac, or an image of a computer
    1. Main Power button must be on for audio to emit through in-house speakers
  3. Audio controls through the can influence the in-house speakers
    1. Classroom audio is controlled through the Media Tower though can also be adjusted through the computer
  4. Restart the classroom computer when finished

Laptop Projection: 

  1. On Media Tower select Laptop or image of a laptop
    1. If using laptop, remember to bring any additional adapters necessary for connecting the laptop to the projector
  2. Connect laptop using VGA or HDMI connection in room, audio cable also available
    1. Most connections are located underneath the chalk or white/marker board; some connections are attached to the equipment tower
  3. If you are unsure how to extend or duplicate the display from the laptop to the projector consult this KnowledgeBase article. 
  4. Remember to take your laptop and any adapters with you.

DVD/VCR/Blu-Ray:

  1. On Media Tower select button with desired equipment
    1. Please review the directory of classrooms to verify which of these is in each classroom
  2. If necessary, press the open/close button to eject the disc tray, place media, and then close tray with the same button
  3. Utilize the remote control to play, fast forward, or rewind media
  4. Adjust volume utilizing the volume knob on the Media Tower
  5. Remember to retrieve media once class or media is finished

Document Camera:

  1. Power switch on document camera must be switched on
  2. On the Media Tower, press button labeled Document Camera or an image of a document camera
    1. If a document camera is delivered to a classroom the laptop input selection must be selected
  3. Adjust all document camera settings on the document camera
  4. When finished, turn off the document camera
When finished using classroom equipment, remember to turn off the projector. 
 

Users' Guide - Lecture Halls with Media Towers and Touch Panel Displays

Halsey Science Center 106

A PDF version of these instructions is located here: Halsey Science Center 106 Instructions

Starting the Session:

  1. The touch panel display is located on the lab table not teaching station. If black/blank touch any part of the screen to wake it up
  2. Select Begin to start session
  3. Press Left or Right to begin
    1. Left and right references are when facing the class not facing the chalk boards
  4. Select On under power to turn on the projector
  5. Repeat to power other projector by going selecting VPs across the top of the touch panel

Device Selection:

The Device Selection screen is native to the projector; if in the Left menu, the selected device will only appear on the left display. To switch between device selections, select VPs across the top to switch projector input.

Lighting:

  1. Select Lights on the Device Selection Screen (also available on Left or Right screen)
  2. Light options are:
    1. All On
    2. Present (only chalkboard lights are on in this mode)
    3. Video (back three rows of lights are dimmed in this mode)
    4. C. Board (will toggle chalkboard lights on and off)
    5. Off

Audio:

Volume controls are for all devices in the classroom and are located on the Device Selection screen. Adjust volume by pressing up or down arrows

Computer Projection:

  1. Turn on computer if it is not already on
  2. Select Computer at Device Selection screen to display installed computer
    1. Volume control can operate through the computer as well as in-house speakers

Laptop Projection:

If using laptop, remember to bring any additional adapters necessary for connecting the laptop to the projector

  1. Connect laptop using VGA connection in teaching station
    1. If unsure how to extend or duplicate the display from the laptop to the projector consult the laptop's users' manual or this KnowledgeBase article.
  2. Select Laptop at the Device Selection Screen to display connected laptop
  3. Press Prev on touch panel to return to the Device Selection screen when finished 

DVD/VCR & Blu-Ray Projection:

  1. Select DVD/VCR at Device Selection screen
  2. Press DVD or VCR on next screen to specify media type on device
    1. If necessary, press the open/close button to eject the disc tray, place media, and then close tray with the same button
  3. Utilize touch panel display to play, fast forward, or rewind media
  4. Select Prev to return to Device Selection screen
  5. Select Blu-Ray player at Device Selection screen
  6. Press the open/close button to eject the disc trap, place media, and then close tray with the same button
  7. Utilize touch panel display to play, fast forward, or rewind media
  8. Select Prev to return to Device Selection screen

Document Camera Projection:

  1. Power switch on document camera must be switched on
  2. Select Doc Cam on the Device Selection screen to display document camera

Microphone Options:

A hand-held microphone as well as a lapel microphone is available for use; each device must be powered on separately from classroom equipment. The microphone volume is controlled from the Device Selection screen in all menus except DVD/VCR.

Ending the Session:

  1. Press Home and End on touch panel to end session
  2. Touch panel will read: "You are about to shut down the system. Are you sure you want to do that?" Click yes.
  3. Remember to restart the classroom computer
  4. Take all personal items especially flash drives and any adapters 
Please note: the touch panel display in this room is mobile. If it is removed from the charging dock during class time, please return it to the charging dock at the end of the session. 

Halsey Science Center 107 & 109

A PDF version of these instructions is available here: Halsey Science Center 107 & 109 Instructions

These two lecture halls are linked together because their functionality is identical. Each classroom is operated by touch panel display and has two (2) projectors. 

Starting the Session:

  1. The touch panel display is now wired and located on the computer cart. If black/blank touch any part of the screen to wake it up.
  2. The Sources screen will appear once the session begins.
  3. Left and right references are when facing the class not facing the chalk boards

Projectors: 

  1. Select Projector Power at the top of the touch panel display to turn on the projectors.
    1. Each projector must be turned on separately
  2. Select Sources to return to the source options
    1. Once again, left and right references are when facing the class not facing the chalk boards

Screens:

  • Screens will move down when a projector is powered on but can be raised or lowered as needed
  • Screens will move up at the end of the session
  • If the system was not shut down screens can be operated independently of the begin and end session options
  • Select Go to Screens at the top of the screen to go to the screen submenu.
  • There is an option to move both screen together or separately. The up arrow moves the screens up down moves the screens down.

Lighting:

To adjust lighting selecting Lights on the touch panel display; options are:

  • On
  • Off
  • Video (only three (3) back rows on)
  • Present (front lights off

There are also chalkboard light options:

  • Left chalk board on
  • Left chalk board off
  • Right chalk board on
  • Right chalk board off

Audio:

  • Volume controls are for all devices in the classroom and are located on the Sources screen
    • Adjust volume by pressing up or down arrows above the Program Volume title
  • Please note: when switching audio devices remember to stop playback. If played a VHS tape, as an example, the audio will continue until playback is paused/stopped. 

Computer Projection:

  1. Turn on computer if it is not already on
  2. Select PC at sources screen to display installed computer
  3. Volume control can operate through the computer as through the touch panel display

Laptop Projection:

If using laptop, remember to bring any additional adapters necessary for connecting the laptop to the projector

  1. Connect laptop using VGA connection attached to the Media Tower
  2. If unsure how to extend or duplicate the display from the laptop to the projector consult the laptop's users' manual or this KnowledgeBase article
  3. Select Laptop at the Selection Screen to display connected laptop

Blu-Ray Projection:

Blu-Ray players can play CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. IT cannot guarantee playback of burned CDs and DVDs. Please verify functionality prior to using in class.

  • Select Blu-Ray at Sources screen
    • All Blu-Ray functions are through the touch panel display
    • Except the open/close button which is on the physical player
  • Select Blu-Ray player at Selection screen
    • Press the open/close button to eject the disc trap, place media, and then close tray with the same button
    • Utilize touch panel display to play, fast forward, or rewind media

DVD/VCR Projection:

The DVD player can play CDs and DVDs. IT cannot guarantee playback of burned CDs and DVDs. Please verify functionality prior to using in class.

  1. Select DVD/VCR at Sources screen
  2. All DVD/VCR functions are through the touch panel display
  3. Except the open/close or eject buttons which are on the physical player

Document Camera Projection:

  1. Power switch on document camera must be switched on
  2. Select Doc Cam on the Device Selection screen to display document camera

Microphone Options:

  • Microphones are available for use; each device must be powered on separately from classroom equipment
  • The microphone is located in the drawer of the Media Tower.
  • Volume is controlled from the all Source screen

Ending the Session:

  1. Press Home and End Session on touch panel to end session
  2. A second prompt with appear that states: Warning: You are about to shut down the system. Are you sure?" The options are Yes or No. Select the desired option. 
  3. There is a significant amount of time before the system can be turned on while the projectors cool down once the projectors are turned off. The screen(s) will also go up once Yes is selected. 
  4. Remember to restart the classroom computer
  5. Take all personal items especially flash drives, multimedia, or any adapters

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Users' Guide - Sage Hall Classrooms

Sage Hall Classrooms

A PDF version of these instructions is available here: Sage Hall Instructions

Starting the Session:

  1. The touch panel is located on the teaching station
  2. The screen will appear black/blank when idle; touch anywhere to wake it up
  3. Press Start to turn on the system

One projector rooms:

  1. Select On to turn on projector; prompt will state Busy Please Wait while projector warms up
  2. Projector will display University of Wisconsin Oshkosh wordmark until an input selection is made
  3. The input selected across the top of the touch panel will be projected unless Video Mute is selected in the projector menu

Two projector rooms:

  1. Select On to turn on projector(s); prompt will state Busy Please Wait while projector warms up
  2. Projector 2: on the left facing the class
  3. Projector 1: on the right facing the class
  4. Projector will display University of Wisconsin Oshkosh wordmark until an input selection is made

Choosing a source (two projector rooms only):

  1. The top row of the touch panel features the source option. When selected each source will highlight orange
  2. When within a submenu, two buttons appear in the bottom left corner that dictate what signal is sent to the projector
  3. Any source can be projected from either projector. The same source can be sent to both screens.

Adjusting Volume:

  • Audio is controlled by the Room Volume menu at the bottom of the touch panel screen
  • Mic Volume options are only available in lecture halls (Sage Hall 1210, 1214,  & 1216)
  • The green microphone will turn red and mute the microphone when selected
  • Select Audio Source to open up the audio submenu
  • If Follow Projector 1 or Follow Projector 2 is selected whatever source is currently being projected at those sources will emit audio.
  • If audio is desired by a source not being sent to the projector, select the desired audio source

Source Selections:

Desktop
  1. Turn the computer on when entering the classroom as it is not powered by the touch panel display
  2. Please restart the computer at the end of the session
Laptop
  1. The laptop connection (VGA and audio) is available in the Cable Cubby located on top of the teaching station
  2. Remember to bring any additional adapters necessary for connecting the laptop to the projector
Document Camera
  1. Win displays a condensed Windows OS; is can project MS Office files from a flash drive
  2. Live displays the live camera image
  3. The Win/Live button toggles between the two modes
  4. Turn on the document camera as it is not powered on by the touch panel display
Other options:
  • Blu-Ray
    • Can play DVDs, CDs, and Blu-Ray discs
    • The Blu-Ray player is located in the media tower underneath the teaching station
  • Other Sources
    • Cable TV is not available in every room
    • Composite and S-Video selections are for older format players

Adjusting the lighting and shades:

  1. When a session begins the lights and shades will change to accommodate projection (lights dim, shades close)
    1. Common lighting choices are indicated by Presets 1 thru 4
  2. Shade control can be changed beyond the initial projection choice
    1. Selecting down, as an example, and then while shades are lowering selecting down again will stop the shades at their current level. This works for up as well.

Shutting Down the System:

  1. Select System Power in the bottom right hand corner to power off the system
  2. A prompt will appear on the touch panel to display to verify this action. Selecting Shutdown will shut down all the equipment in the room except the computer.
  3. Please restart the computer at the end of the session.
  4. Once Shutdown has been selected, the system cannot power on again until it has cooled down.

Sage Hall 1210 - Theater Mode

Sage Hall 1210 has two modes:
  • Lecture Mode
    • Operates like all other classrooms in Sage Hall, Above.
  • Theater Mode
    • Lowers a 15' screen

Beginning the session:

  1. The touch panel is located on the teaching station
  2. The screen will appear black/blank when idle; touch anywhere to wake it up
  3. Select Theater Mode 
    1. While in Theater Mode only the Blu-Ray player in Sage Hall 1210 closet (1210A) can be displayed
    2. Press the open/close button to eject the disc tray, place media, and then close tray with the same button
    3. Utilize touch panel display to play, fast forward, or rewind media

Shutting Down the System:

  1. Select System Power in the bottom right hand corner to power off the system
  2. A prompt will appear on the touch panel to display to verify this action. Selecting Shutdown will shut down all the equipment in the room
  3. Once Shutdown has been selected, the system cannot power on again until it has cooled down

Users' Guide - General Access Classrooms with Minor Changes

These are rooms that have minor changes from General Access Classrooms with Media Towers. Most functionality is the same as the guide for those rooms and will be linked accordingly.

Arts and Communications Center S149

Please refer to the General Access Classroom guide for basic operation instructions

  • There are two (2) projectors connected to one (1) computer and the images overlap if both projectors are on
    • Only the computer connection can display through this projector
    • Audio is controlled through the Media Tower by pressing the selection labeled "iMac"
    • If image is not displayed, select RGB1 on remote control 
    • The motorized screen switch for the 12' image is located on the left of the chalkboard
    • If the large screen is lowered, the 7' screen for the smaller/front projector cannot be lowered
    • The smaller/front projector displays over a chalkboard staff in the classroom
    • The larger/back projector projects a 12' image and must be powered on via remote (located on computer cart)
  • Please restart the computer and power off the projector at the end of the session

Polk Library 017

There is no Media Tower in this classroom and it therefore has limited functionality. The only technology in this classroom is: a computer, a short-throw lens projector, and an Eno interactive whiteboard.  

  • If needed, turn on classroom computer if not already on
  • Locate the projector remote, located on the computer cart, and press On
    • If the computer image does not display, select RGB1 on the projector remote
  • Audio is adjusted through the speakers mounted on the projector cart
    • Computer audio can influence the audio emitted through the speakers
  • The Eno interactive whiteboard software is installed on the classroom computer and can be utilized by anyone in the classroom
    • The board is used as a reflective surface for the projector, can be interacted with via stylus, and can be used as a white/marker board
  • Please restart the computer and power off the projector at the end of the session

Polk Library 020 & 022

Equipment in this classroom is operated by touch panel display.
A PDF version of these instructions is available here: Polk Library 020 & 022 Instructions
  1. The touch panel is located on the computer cart. The screen will appear blank/black when idle, touch anywhere on the screen to wake it up.
  2. At the projector selection screen there are two options - select Screen Projector
  3. Turn the projector on in the menu by selection On in the lower left hand corner.
  4. All other sources operate the same as other general access classrooms
  5. To shut down the system press Prev and select Shutdown on the touch panel
  6. A second prompt will appear to verify this action select Yes to shut down the system.
  7. Please restart the computer at the end of the session
Note: This classroom has an HDMI connection for laptop use. 

Users' Guide - Active Learning Classrooms

It is strongly encouraged that professors work with the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning to get the most out of the active learning classroom style. 
Clow Hall has ten (10) active learning style classrooms and Polk Library has one (1). Polk Library active learning directions are listed below, Clow Hall active learning directions are here.

Polk Library 019

A PDF of these directions is available here: Polk Library 019 Instructions

This classroom is operated by touch panel display and has five (5) digital displays around the room.

Start Session:

  1. The touch panel is located on the computer cart, press Start to begin
  2. The touch panel will display the sources page, all the available inputs (or sources) is along the top of the screen
    1. Laptop - HDMI connection available
    2. PC - desktop computer provided in classroom
    3. DVD - Blu-Ray player; can play DVDs (VHS player not available for this classroom)
    4. Doc Cam - collapsed in Media Tower in room - slides out

To turn on the digital displays in the classroom:

  1. Select On on the left hand since of the sources page
  2. Any source selected across the top of the screen will be pushed to the five (5) digital displays in the classroom.

Group Work

To allow each table to have group work:

  1. Select the Group Work button across the top of the touch panel
  2. This selection will allow each group to work independently of one another

To force one group's work onto all of the digital displays, select that group's monitor and it will appear on all screens.

End Session:

  1. Select System Off in the lower left hand corner.
  2. A prompt will appear, select Power Down.
  3. Please restart the computer at the end of the session.
  4. Remember to take any personal items especially flash drives, multimedia, or any adapters.

Helpful Tips:

  • Screens are arranged in descending order from the front right display
  • To return to sharing the instructor's station, select any input along the top of the touch panel display
  • To shut down the system select the button System Off in the lower left hand corner and then Power Down

Clow Hall Active Learning Classrooms

It is strongly encouraged that professors work with the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning to get the most out of the active learning classroom style.

A PDF of these instructions is available here: Clow Hall Active Learning Users' Guide

Beginning the session: 

  1. The touch panel is located near the installed computer
  2. When the touch panel is idle it will appear blank/black; touch the screen anywhere to activate it
  3. Select Start to begin
  4. Digital displays can be turned on or off individually on the screen.
    1. If the TV Power button is illuminated red, the digital display is off. 
    2. If the TV Power button is illuminated green, the digital display is on. 
    3. All digital displays in the classroom will power on when start is pressed

Source selection:

Active learning classrooms can only have two (2) displays selected at any given time to display to the digital displays in the classroom. The two (2) selections currently chosen appear at the top of the touch panel display:

  • Desktop
  • Blu-ray
  • Laptop
  • Document Camera
  • AirMedia

To send a source to a digital display:
  1. Select the desired source in the upper left hand corner and then select:
  2. The number of digital displays ranges from four (4) to six (6)
  3. Send to All to display the desired input on all of the displays
  4. Or select the desired stations (Station 1, Station 2, etc.) to receive the desired input
To change what two (2) sources are selected:
  1. Press Setup Instructor Station Inputs in the upper right hand side of the screen.
  2. One device will have to be deselected in order to select a different input.
  3. To return to previous screen, select Return to Main Video Routing.

Each station can also display its local input. Select Stations to Local Input to allow students to connect to the digital displays.

To have a local input appear on every display:
  1. Select the desired station (e.g. Station 1)
  2. Select Send to All.
To regain control of all stations:
  1. select the desired input across the top (e.g. Desktop) and
  2. select Send to All. 
Helpful Tips:
  • If Blu Ray is selected as a desired input a second set of controls will appear in the top menu. All Blu Ray player functionality is through the touch panel including the open and closing of the tray.
  • If Doc Cam is selected all functionality is through the document camera itself. The document camera is collapsed inside the teaching station. Please return the document camera to its collapsed state at the end of use.
  • If AirMedia is selected as a desired input a second set of controls will appear in the top menu

AirMedia selection:

  • Mobile devices (laptops, tablets, phones) can project wirelessly utilizing Crestron AirMedia. An app is available for iOS and Android devices. For laptops, follow the directions on the digital displays.
  • No image will appear on the digital displays until is has been released on the touch panel. As devices are connected, the names will appear on the touch panel. For a source to project, select the desired method (full screen, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right) and continue through all users.
  • It is encouraged that users have a working knowledge of AirMedia before using it in the classrooms to make the use of it seamless. HDMI and VGA connections are also available for laptop connectivity. Be sure to bring any adapters necessary if utilizing wired connections. 

Audio: 

  • Audio controls are at the bottom of every screen
  • Select the up and down arrows to raise and lower the volume
  • The Audio On/Off button is utilized when muting the volume. The button will appear red when muted.
  • The Group Discussion button will activate white noise to make discussion at each station easier.
    • The audio will gradually turn on when initially selection and gradually turn off when selected again 

Ending the session:

  1. Select System Power in the lower right hand corner.
  2. A second window will appear to finalize the process.
    1. Cancel will close the window and return to the previous screen
    2. Shutdown will shutdown the system
    3. If no selection is made, at the end of the countdown, the system will shut down
  3. Please restart the computer at the end of the session.

Users' Guide - Clow Hall

PDF version of these instructions are available here: 
Clow Hall has several style of classrooms. There are ten (10) active learning classrooms, two (2) lecture halls, two (2) large classrooms with two projectors, and ten (10) traditional classrooms. If you are unsure what style of classroom you are teaching in, please refer to the Room Directory Website for Clow Hall. 

Clow Hall Lecture Hall and Two Projector Classrooms

These classrooms were combined because of their functionality similarities. Microphone options are only available in lecture halls.

A PDF version of these directions is located here: Clow Hall Lecture Hall and Two Projector Classroom Users' Guide

Beginning the session:

  1. The touch panel is located on the height-adjustable desk
  2. When the touch panel is idle it will appear blank/black; touch the screen anywhere to activate it
  3. Select Start to begin
  4. The projector screen will be first to appear.
    1. When the button is red, the projected image is muted
    2. On will turn the projector on
    3. Off will turn the projector off
    4. Show Image is used to mute the projector

Device Selection:

Device selection options are across the top of the screen:

  • Desktop
  • Laptop
  • Doc Camera
  • Blu-Ray
  • AirMedia
  • Camera (only available in the lecture halls)
To send an input selection to one or both of the projectors:
  1. Select an input (e.g. Desktop) and
  2. Select Send to Projector 1 or Send to Projector 2 on the right hand side of the touch panel
Helpful Tips:
  • The projectors can project the same image or different images
  • All Blu-Ray player functionality is through the touch panel including the open and closing of the tray
  • All Doc Camera functionality is on the document camera itself (including power in the lecture halls)

AirMedia selection:

  • Mobile devices (laptops, tablets, phones) can project wirelessly utilizing Crestron AirMedia. An app is available for iOS and Android devices. For laptops, follow the directions on the digital displays.
  • No image will appear through the projector until is has been released on the touch panel. As devices are connected, the names will appear on the touch panel. For a source to project, select the desired method (full screen, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right) and continue through all users.
  • It is encouraged that users have a working knowledge of AirMedia before using it in the classrooms to make the use of it seamless. HDMI and VGA connections are also available for laptop connectivity. Be sure to bring any adapters necessary if utilizing wired connections. 

Audio:

Audio controls are at the bottom of every screen:

  1. Select the up and down arrows to raise and lower the volume
  2. The Audio On/Off button is utilized for muting the volume. The button will appear red when muted.
  3. The audio source defaults to (Follow Projector 1). Select Audio Source to get other options.
    1. Desktop
    2. Laptop
    3. Blu-ray
    4. AirMedia
    5. Follow Projector 1
    6. Follow Projector 2
    7. No Audio

Options:

  • Microphones are only available in lecture halls, to adjust microphone volume select Mic Control
  • Raise and lower the volume by pressing the up and down arrows
  • The microphone button will appear red when the microphone is muted

Ending the session: 

  1. Shut down the system by selecting System Power in the lower right hand corner. 
  2. A second window will appear to finalize the process.
    1. Cancel will close the window and return to the previous secreen
    2. Shutdown will shutdown the system
    3. If no selection is made, at the end of the countdown, the system will shut down.
  3. Please restart the computer at the end of the session. 
A PDF of these instructions is available here: Clow Hall Lecture Hall and Two Projector Classroom Users' Guide

Clow Hall Traditional Classroom

A PDF of these instructions is available here: Clow Hall Traditional Classroom Users' Guide

Beginning the session:

  1. The touch panel is located near the installed computer
  2. When the touch panel is idle it will appear blank/black; touch the screen anywhere to activate it
  3. Select Start to begin
  4. The projector screen will be the first to show
    1. On will turn the projector on
    2. Off will turn the projector off
    3. Show Image is used to mute the projector. When the button is red, the projected image is muted.

Device Selection:

Device selections are across the top of the touch panel screen

  • Desktop
  • Laptop
  • AirMedia
  • Doc Camera
  • Blu-ray

Selecting any input option will send that signal to the projector

Helpful Tips: 

  • All Blu-ray controls are through the touch panel display including the opening and closing of the tray
  • All Doc Camera controls are on the document camera itself
  • The document camera is collapsed inside the teaching station
  • Please return the document camera to its collapsed state at the end of use

AirMedia selection:

  • Mobile devices (laptops, tablets, phones) can project wirelessly utilizing Crestron AirMedia. An app is available for iOS and Android devices. For laptops, follow the directions on the digital displays.
  • No image will appear through the projector until is has been released on the touch panel. As devices are connected, the names will appear on the touch panel. For a source to project, select the desired method (full screen, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right) and continue through all users.
  • It is encouraged that users have a working knowledge of AirMedia before using it in the classrooms to make the use of it seamless. HDMI and VGA connections are also available for laptop connectivity. Be sure to bring any adapters necessary if utilizing wired connections. 

Audio:

All Room Volume controls are at the bottom of every screen

  1. Select the up and down arrows to raise and lower the volume.
  2. The Audio On/Off button is utilized for muting the volume. The button will appear red when muted.
  3. Audio will follow whatever selection is projected in the classroom

Microphones are only available in lecture halls

Ending the session:

  1. To shut down the system select System Power in the lower right hand corner
  2. A second window will appear to finalize the process
    1. Cancel will close the window and return to the previous screen
    2. Shutdown will shutdown the system
    3. If no selection is made, at the end of the countdown, the system will shut down
  3. Please restart the computer at the end of the session
 

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Created:2015-08-07 11:13 CDTUpdated:2023-03-23 08:59 CDT
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