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Features
This is a standard Extron classroom utilizing a button control panel and a Vaddio Hyflex system.
- Podium PC
- Full HD Laser Projector
- Automated Projection Screen
- Electric Projection Screen
- Epson Pro L1100U 6000 Lumen Laser Projector with Mount
- Audio system with built-in ceiling speakers
- iClicker
- Lectern and rack system
- VGA input at LecternExtron MediaLink Switcher
- WolfVision VZ-8plus4 Document ScannerCamera
- Vaddio/Hyflex VTC System with Camera and Ceiling Microphones
- OPPO Region-Free Blu-ray Ray Player
Location: OCSE 1st Floor
Remotes
Hyflex Remote
Controls the Hyflex VTC System
Controlling the A/V System
Using the Extron Panel
The Extron panel on the podium desk controls most of the functionality functions in the room. The Extron panel is labeled below with the colors corresponding to a particular section explaining that functionbuttons 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 projection 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). This will turn off the projector and raise the screen, immediately after the button is pressed.
Source Selection
To change sources, select the input you would like to send to the projector from the available buttons on the panel (outlined in blue to the left). You will know one is selected when the button back light is lit up. If the back light is flashing, this means the inputs are actively switching and you will need to wait before changing. 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 button panel 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. The system may be muted by turning the knob all the way counterclockwise. Audio can also be controlled in the applications audio settings and the Windows system audio.
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This room features energy save rated amps and may shut off. If this is the case, please turn up the volume, slowly, while audio is playing to hear the audiountil sound is heard. Then adjust to desired volume levels. |
Projector Control
Outline in green to the left are a few projector functions. These include Pic The most commonly used projector functions are A/V Mute and Freeze. There is a vertical 3-button section to the right of the volume knob. This contains Pic AV Mute, Freeze, and closed captioning(which we no longer use).Auto Image. At this time, Auto Image is not a function we utilize.
- A/V Pic Mute will shutter the projector and mute the audio. 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.
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Using a Laptop
The VGA/Audio 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 deviceVGA on the button panel to switch inputs.
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.
On the front of the camera are controls for zoom and auto focus. Similar to the Extron panel, there is a freeze option that will freeze the image being shown. The extern button will bring up the settings menu for the document camera. More information on the settings can be found here: How To: WolfVision Document Cameras
Using the OPPO Blu-ray Player
Using the Blu-ray Player
Osborne B134 Region-Free Blu-ray PlayerOppoBlu-rayInstructions.pdf
OCSE B134 is equipped with an OPPO region-free Blu-ray player for playing foreign films during film courses. Please see the above link for specific operation of the remote, including changing regions and turning on subtitles. Additionally, this Blu-ray player is connected to a surround sound amplifier which is separate from the rest of the system.
Using the iClicker
The iClicker system is used for student engagement and is located under/behind the podium PC. Unfortunately, this is not supported by OIT. If an instructor asks for you need assistance, they need to visit please contact the Faculty Resource Center.
Screen Control
The controls to raise and lower the projector screen are located on the wall next to the whiteboardlectern. 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
The volume control knob may need to be adjusted on startup to push enough sound through the amp so that the person in the room can hear the audio.
Video Issues
Fixing Video Issues: Standard Extron Room
Vaddio/Hyflex VTC System
Room Specific Issues
This room contains an OPPO region-free Blu-ray player with supported surround sound.
Osborne B134 Region-Free Blu-ray PlayerHow To Use a Hyflex Classroom
Photos
A tiered-style classroom with an Extron panel, Podium PC, and a Hyflex system.
The room speakers are located in the ceiling. There are many around the room.
This is the Hyflex camera in the room. It is perched on the wall to the right of the lecturn.
This is the Cisco phone located on the wall next to the podium. The screen controls are underneath the phone
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