This learning space is equipped with unique room modes that are controlled by the A/V control panel interface. The three room modes available in this learning space are single, dual, and dual advanced.

  • Single mode provides normal dual monitor single screen media lectern functionality with abilities to independently select and display various sources on one centered screen.
  • Dual mode provides normal dual monitor dual screen media lectern functionality with abilities to independently select and display various sources on the left and right screen.
  • Dual mode advanced provides dual mode functionality plus an advanced capability to independently select and display various sources to the second PC monitor.

The room reset provides a reset to single mode and normal dual monitor single screen media lectern function. Room modes can be changed during a session by pressing the room mode reset button on the A/V control panel interface.

This learning space is equipped with an Extron digital touchscreen A/V control panel interface.

  1. To start the A/V system, select a mode by touching the lectern's control panel interface screen.
  2. Remember to shut down the system when finished.

If you encounter an unresponsive A/V control panel interface:

  1. Check that the video mute buttons are not selected on the interface.
  2. Restart the interface.

This learning space is equipped with dual lectern computer monitors and single projector/screen in single mode.

  1. The system will use the lectern computer's primary monitor as its default source.
  2. To view or project the room computer's secondary monitor, select PC extend.
  3. To view or project an alternate source, such as PC, document camera, Blu-Ray, or Solstice, select the corresponding option on the A/V control panel interface.

If you encounter an unresponsive projector:

  1. Check that the video mute button is not selected on the interface.

This learning space is equipped with dual lectern computer monitors and dual projectors/screens in dual mode.

  1. The system will use the lectern computer's primary monitor as its default source.
  2. To view or project room computer's secondary monitor, select PC extend.
  3. To view or project an alternate source, such as PC, document camera, Blu-Ray, or Solstice, select the the display input selection on the A/V control panel interface.

If you encounter an unresponsive projector:

  1. Check that the video mute button is not selected on the interface.

This learning space is equipped with a Windows Desktop workstation computer.

  1. The A/V system will use the lectern computer's primary monitor as its default source.
  2. Press the space bar on the computer keyboard to view the main display.
  3. Log in with your HawkID and password.
  4. Log out when finished.

If you can't access the computer’s login menu:

  1. Make sure the A/V system is not muted.
  2. Check that the computer monitor is on.
  3. Check that the HDMI/Display Port cable is connected to the back of the monitor.
  4. Restart the computer.

Computer microphones are typically mounted on media lecterns. This microphone provides voice lift for the room. This system has a Gooseneck Microphone that must be turned on at the base of the microphone by pressing a switch at the base.

If you encounter a computer microphone that doesn't work:

  1. Select ATR2USB as audio input device in Zoom, UICapture (Panopto), or Skype applications.

This learning space is equipped with wireless lavaliere and handheld microphones. Wireless microphones provide audio input for the room's speakers and the lectern computer and its Zoom, UICapture (Panopto), and Skype applications.

If you encounter a wireless microphone that doesn't work:

  1. Check the microphone display for power and mute.
  2. Check the microphone display for battery replacement. Rechargeable batteries are typically located on the battery charger. Alkaline batteries are typically located in the microphone drawer.
  3. If using rechargeable battery supplies, remember to replace the depleted batteries on the charger.
  4. If nearing the end of the battery supplies, contact the ITS Help Desk for resupply.
  5. Select microphone (ATR2USB) as the audio source device in the lectern computer's Zoom, UICapture (Panopto), or Skype applications.

This learning space is equipped with a Huddly Go webcam, which is on a flexible mount that can be manually re-positioned.

If you find a USB camera that doesn't work:

  1. Select the Huddly Go as the camera input or source in the lectern computer's Zoom, UICapture (Panopto), or Skype applications.
  2. Make sure the USB cable is connected.
  3. Unplug and re-plug the USB cable on the back of the camera.

This learning space is equipped with in-room audio output from the lectern computer through ceiling-mounted speakers that are controlled with the A/V control panel interface.

  1. The A/V control panel interface has a touchscreen volume slider. Drag the volume slider up to increase the volume and down to decrease the volume.
  2. Press the audio mute button on the A/V control panel interface to mute audio.

If you can't produce in-room audio from lectern computer with the A/V system on and not muted:

  1. Check that the computer, device, application, or website audio is not muted. 
  2. Increase the audio level of the computer, device, application, website, or A/V control panel interface. 
  3. Select the Extron HDMI (Intel(R) Display Audio) as the speaker or audio playback source in the lectern computer and its Zoom, Panopto, or Skype for Business.

  1. Select Blu-Ray as the display input or source on the A/V control panel interface.
  2. Press the eject or open/close button on the Blu-Ray media player disc tray or the A/V control panel interface to load a disc.
  3. The Blu-Ray media player may be controlled with the A/V control panel interface or by remote control, which is typically near the Blu-Ray media player or in the A/V rack drawer.

If you can't produce in-room video and audio from the Blu-Ray media player with the A/V system on and not muted and Blu-Ray selected:

  1. Increase the A/V control panel interface audio.
  2. Toggle the video mute button on the A/V control panel interface. 
  3. Toggle the mute button on the Blu-Ray remote if available.
  4. Restart the A/V system.
  5. If the disc is a DVD, you may attempt to play it through the lectern computer's DVD drive.

This learning space is equipped with a document camera.

  1. Select doc cam as the display input or source on the A/V control panel interface.
  2. The document camera should automatically power on.

If the document camera can't be projected with the A/V system on and not muted and doc cam selected on the A/V control panel interface:

  1. Check that the document camera has power. Typically, the power button light should turn blue when on.
  2. Check that the output cables are connected.
  3. Toggle the video mute button on the A/V control panel interface.
  4. Restart the A/V system

This learning space is equipped with Solstice wireless collaboration and content sharing platform. 

  1. Select Solstice as the source on the A/V control panel interface.

If Solstice can't be projected with the A/V system on and not muted and Solstice selected on the A/V control panel interface:

  1. Contact the ITS Help Desk.

This learning space is equipped with accessible XLR audio input/output capability.

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