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Audience View
9-pannel screen
Presenter View
Console
Crestron Touchscreen
Microphones(s)
Guide
Turn on the Classroom A/V system by pressing "Press Here to Begin Presentation" on the Crestron touch panel. The home screen displays all of the classroom technology control options. You can tap the screen to select which source you would like to display through the classroom technology. Display the selected source to the projectors in the room by pressing “Send to Left/Right Projector” buttons. You must send the source to the screens you wish to display. The source you have selected will not display automatically; you must send to the relevant screen. USB extension cables are located on top of the podium and can be used to connect flash drives or other USB peripheral devices.
PnP
By selecting "Advanced Video" on the Crestron touch device. Select a source you would like to PnP, then selecting the screen configuration to send it to. You can connect and display sources like a personal laptop or tablet using the HDMI & adapter cables located on top of the table.
- Press "Advanced Video" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
- Press "Change Screen Layout" highlighted in red.
- Then choose from the layout options
- On the "Advanced Video" screen below; press a source then press the corresponding display box you want that source contained in.
- Do this with other sources until the layout is to your preference.
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Sources
Computer
The computer option relates to the classroom computer located in the podium. The keyboard and mouse are typically found on a retractable shelf underneath the podium. The classroom computer has the option to use either the Windows operating system or Mac operating system. You can log into any campus computer using your UT EID and password.
Laptop
By selecting the Laptop option, you can connect and display sources like a personal laptop or tablet using the HDMI or VGA cable located on top of the classroom podium. Adapters are provided in most rooms to accommodate various connections.
HDMI
By selecting the HDMI option, you can connect and display sources like a personal laptop or tablet using the HDMI cable located on top of the classroom podium. Adapters are provided in most rooms to accommodate various connections.
Document Camera
The document camera displays a live view of whatever is beneath the camera. For example, a document camera can be used to display handwritten notes through the projector instead of using the chalkboard/whiteboard. On the touch screen, press the "Document Camera" button. Function controls are available on top of the document camera arm as well as on the touch panel.
Advanced Video
Advanced Video gives the presenter a few more options as to how they would like to display their content. Since this is a dual screen room, the presenter is able to display two different sources to two separate screens.
Lecture Capture will only record one of the two screens in this room. Make sure the source you are wanting to record to Lecture Capture is selected underneath the “Send Video to Monitor” column.
You can return back to the home view layout by pressing “Basic Video” at the bottom of the touch panel.
Alternative Displays
Mute Display
Selecting "Mute Display" on the Crestron will turn off the 9-pannel TV image. This feature can be useful if you would like to prepare material for viewing before sharing with the class without having to turn the system off and back on.
Press "Mute Display" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
Audio
Volume
The Volume control for the room is located at the bottom right-hand corner of the touch panel. Press the “Down” option to turn down the volume in the room and press the “Up” option to turn up the volume in the room. Press the mute button to the left of the volume bar to mute the audio in the classroom.
Press Volume "Down" or "Up" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
Mute
The “Mute” button will mute all program audio in the room from any computer source.
Press "Mute" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
Lights
The Light option allows you to control the lights from the room. There are several presets to use. “Presentation” preset is recommended for use when displaying content through the display to a class.
- Press the "Adjust Lights" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
- Lights menu
Presets....
All On = Toggles On: A,B,C,D,E,F
All Off = Toggles Off: A,B,C,D,E,F
User Preset 1 =
User Preset 2 =
Presentation = Best for presenting while using the 9-panel TVs, Toggles A,B,E,F on and turns off C, D.
Raise All = Raises brightness of lights in room.
Lower All = Dims brightness of lights in room.
Color Temp: Option refers to the 'hue' of the classroom lights, 3000k is yellow as 5000k is bright white
Adjustable Height Table
A controller on the right-hand side of the teaching podium controls the adjustable height table. Press the Up-arrow button to raise the table and the Down-arrow button to lower the table to your comfort. Raise and lower the table by pressing the corresponding table up/down options on the right-hand side of the settings screen.
End
When you are finished with the Classroom AV equipment, tap the power button at the bottom left-hand corner of the touch panel. You will be asked “Are you sure you are finished?” Select "Yes" to turn off the classroom technology.
- Press "End" highlighted in red on the bottom Tool Bar.
- Press "Yes" to turnoff the room.
