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Features

This is a projector-based conference room, controlled by a Crestron touch panel. This room has 4 different modes which can utilize both sides of the room, or a single side, individually.

  • Two large Sharp Displays - One for each side of the room
  • Cisco Video TeleConference System with microphones and camera
  • Crestron touch panel
  • Laptop HDMI and VGA input
  • WolfVision document camera

Location: Lane 4th Floor


Controlling the System

Using the Touch Panel

The touch panel controls all functions in the room.

Separate/Combined Modes

There are 4 modes in total for this space with a total of 3 cameras, each utilizing specific equipment to the room. There are also two touch panels, one on both sides.

If selecting separate mode on the touch panel, it will turn on the display and camera on that side only.

If selecting combined modes on either touch panel, both displays will turn on when powering on the system and the camera in the middle of the front of the room will be utilized. The cameras below each display will not work in this mode.

Turning the system on and off

The system will power on when pressing the start page on the touch panel.  This will turn on the Cisco system as well as the Sharp display for that side of the room.

To turn the AV system off, press the red System Off button in the lower right corner. 

Inputs

This room does require a laptop if you wish to present content. Otherwise, you would need to select one of the TelePresence modes. There are inputs at the tables as well as the wall towards the front of the display.

Volume Control

Volume can be controlled using the volume buttons at the bottom of any page on the touch panel. The raise and lower buttons are on either side of the volume bar and the mute button is located in the lower left corner.

Cameras

There are three cameras in the space

Depending on the mode you selected, you can move the camera using the arrows and the zoom in/out buttons outlined to the left. When you select a mode, the camera for that mode will automatically start. Mentioned before, depending on the touch panel you're utilizing and the mode your selecting, you'll only be able to adjust that camera that is turned on.

Starting and ending a call

Utilizing the buttons on the touch panel and the display, you can start or end a call. To start a call, navigate to the proper screen on the display and enter the number or choose some from the directory or recent calls button.

You can also wait for someone to call the Cisco codec number. When the number comes up on the screen, select the green "connect" button to connect to the call.

To end the call, simply hit the disconnect button.




Modes

When turning on the system, you have the option of selecting one of the modes that the room is capable of providing. The details and use cases are below. Each side of the room can utilize each for of the modes.

Presentation: Separate Mode

This mode allows you to only utilize one half of the room for a local presentation by displaying the content on your device to the display on that side of the space. You can utilize the HDMI/VGA option from either the table or the wall, beneath the display.

TelePresence: Separate Mode


This mode allows you to utilize the Cisco Codec in the space to make video TelePresence calls while in the room, utilizing one side of the space. This mode utilizes the one camera below the TV to capture the audience at the local end.

If you'd like, you can also present content by selecting where your device is connected. You can connect your device either at the table or utilizing the laptop inputs at the front of the room.

Presentation: Combined Mode

This mode allows you to utilize the entire A&B space for a local presentation by displaying the content on your device to the both displays in the room. You can utilize the HDMI/VGA option from either the table or the wall, beneath the display.

TelePresence: Combined Mode

This mode allows you to utilize the Cisco Codec in the space to make video TelePresence calls while in the room, utilizing both sides of the space. This mode utilizes the camera in the center of the room to capture the audience at the local end.

If you'd like, you can also present content by selecting where your device is connected. You can connect your device either at the table or utilizing the laptop inputs at the front of the room.

Troubleshooting

There are no simple troubleshooting steps. If something isn't working correctly or as intended, please give the Service Desk a call at 719-255-4357(HELP)

Photos


Picture of the entire space

Picture of the display and the Cisco camera mounted below. You can also see the camera on towards the front center of the room, towards the ceiling. That camera turns on when any Combined mode is turned on.

Camera below the Sharp displays

This is the wall plate in the front of the room. You can utilize HDMI or VGA, although only one can be used at a time. The HDMI will always take precedence over VGA, however.