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Features

This is a standard Extron classroom with a full-size panel and a Vaddio Hyflex system installed.

  • Podium Computer
  • Automated Projection Screen 
  • Full HD Laser Projector
  • Audio system with built-in ceiling speakers
  • Lectern
  • Document Camera
  • HDMI input at Lectern
  • Microphone Input
  • Extron AV Control System
  • Hyflex VTC System with Camera and Ceiling Microphones


Location: CENT 1st Floor


Remotes

Hyflex Remote

Controls the Hyflex VTC System. Located on the instructor's desk/podium.

Controlling the A/V System

Using the Extron Panel

The Extron panel controls most functions in the room. The buttons and their functions are explained on the right.



Turning the system on and off

The AV system will power on when pressing the "On" button on the left side of the button panel (outlined in orange to the left).  The button panel is located on the right side of the lectern.  This will turn on the projector, lower the screen, and route audio and video from the last selected source to the AV system.

To turn the AV system off, press the "Off" button (outlined in orange to the left).  The system will shut down immediately after the button is pressed.

Source Selection

To change sources, select the input you would like utilize (outlined in blue to the left).  You may choose between Podium PC, Laptop, or the Document Camera. For the laptop input, you will need to connect the VGA and 3.5mm audio jack to the laptop, then switch to that input by pressing the respective button on the panel. For the document camera, you will need to stand it up from behind the PC and then switch to the appropriate input. The top 2 inputs labeled "AUX VIDEO" and "WALL PLATE" are not currently used and should not be selected.

Volume Control

Volume can be controlled using the volume knob on the left side of the button panel (outlined in red to the left). The lights indicate the volume level.

Note

This room features energy save rated amps and may shut off. If this is the case, please turn up the volume while audio is playing to hear the audio.

Projector Controls

The Extron control panel gives the user additional projector control with A/V Mute and Freeze (outlined in green to the left) . On the left side of the touch panel are options for A/V Mute and Freeze,

  • A/V Mute will shutter the projector and raise the screen.  Use this feature when you want to use the whiteboard or front of the room without shutting down the system.  Please only use this feature for up to 20 minutes, otherwise it's best to shut down the system.
  • Freeze will freeze the currently displayed image on the screen.  Use this feature if you'd like to hold a frame still on the screen or use the podium PC for another activity without displaying it, such as checking your email.

Inputs

Using the Podium PC and Lectern


The computer located on the podium is the primary source for this AV system. This computer runs the same Windows image as our other podium PCs and can be signed into with your UCCS credentials.

The keyboard and mouse should be located in the first drawer on the left.

At the top right of the podium, there is a pull out shelf which can be utilized for placing additional materials on the podium.


Using a Laptop


The HDMI on the lectern is for use with a laptop.  Connect your device, and select the laptop input. There is also a network cable which will give access to the UCCS network and internet when connected to a device.


Using a Microphon

The microphone input in this class is located near the document camera. You can place your microphone in the XLR input in a vertical position for voice reinforcement in the classroom. To raise and lower the volume, please use the volume control on the far right side of the button panel, shown in the picture below.

Using the Document Camera


Selecting the document camera source on the panel will route it to the projector.  The document camera on the lectern is powered on by pressing the power button. 

Zoom and auto focus controls for this document camera are located on the right side of the base. Similar to the Extron panel, there is a freeze option that will freeze the image being shown.

The menu button will bring up the settings menu for the document camera.


Using the Vaddio/Hyflex VTC System


Using a Hyflex Classroom


Screen Control


The controls to raise and lower the projector screen are located on the wall next to the lectern. The screen does raise and lower automatically with the rest of the system. You may raise the screen to use the whiteboard while the projector is on using the wall panel controls.


Troubleshooting

Audio Issues

Fixing Audio Issues: Standard Extron Room

Video Issues

Fixing Video Issues: Standard Extron Room

Vaddio/Hyflex VTC System

How To Use a Hyflex Classroom

Photos

An Extron controlled classroom with a Podium PC, and a Hyflex system.


The room speakers are located on the ceiling. There are many around the room. Also hanging from the ceiling are room-microphones for Hyflex integration.

This is the Hyflex camera in the room. It is perched at the back wall.


This is the Cisco phone located on the wall next to the podium. The screen controls are next to the phone.

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