Steps to set up Studio 4B for a Reporting Texas TV broadcast
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The Microphones and IFBs are stored in the brown cabinet next to the large studio doors. The proctor at the desk on CMB 4 can unlock the brown cabinet where the microphone and IFB kits are located. |
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*Check batteries before inserting into microphone belt packInsert two AA batteries into each microphone belt pack |
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If not already inserted, plug the mini-XLR mic into the belt pack. |
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Turn on the mic by flipping the switch on the top of the microphone to the ON position. Assist anchor with putting on the microphone |
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Set up IFBs
*Check batteries before inserting into microphone belt pack Insert two AA batteries into the IFB belt pack |  |
Insert the earpiece into the PHONES jack on the IFB belt pack |
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Turn the knob on the top of the belt pack to the ON position |
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Give a cleaning wipe to the anchor and assist them with putting on the IFB
| Examples of how to wear an IFB ear piece
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Move anchor desk into position
| Remove the blanket cover from the anchor desk and push it forward into place. Line up the corners of the desk up with the RED indicators on the floor. Match up both of the front corners of the desk.  |
Power up Anchor Desk Locate the power cord and ethernet cable stored under the LED panels just to the left of the anchors. |
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Plug the power cord and the ethernet cable in under the anchor desk in-between where the anchors sit. Verify the lights on the anchor desk illuminate. |
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Set up Floor Monitor The floor monitor shows PROGRAM and is placed in-between camera 2 and camera 3. This is for the anchors to monitor what is ON-AIR. Plug the SDI (yellow cable) into the AV rack on the right. Hook it up to STU MON1. Plug the power cord into the power outlets near the bottom of the AV rack on the left. |
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Prepare Green Screen Pull back the curtain(s) - to the right - away from the green screen to fully reveal the green screen. |  |
Power on Studio Monitors To turn the TV monitors on, use the touch panel on the AV rack on the left. Press POWER to turn them on. Router - Signal sent from the control room. Crestron - Signal from the teaching desk in the studio. This routing offers the ability to show images, websites, and other online content on the TVs. |
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Turn on Lights There are two lighting panels to control the lights. One is located near the pedestrian door, and the other is in-between the two AV racks. The presets for the Reporting Texas TV show are: 3 - JOU News Desk 4- JOU News Desk + Green Screen 5 - Green Screen |  |
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