SmartClassrooms A SmartClassroom is a general assignment classroom (GAC) containing technology to enhance and assist in instruction

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AA SmartClassroom SmartClassroom is a general is a general assignment classroom (GAC) assignment classroom (GAC) containing technology to containing technology to enhance and assist in instruction.enhance and assist in instruction.

Computer/Video ProjectorComputer/Video ProjectorVHS video cassette/DVD player*VHS video cassette/DVD player*PC with net connection, DVD-ROM, PC with net connection, DVD-ROM, and USB portsand USB portsVGA/mini cables for laptopsVGA/mini cables for laptopsSpeakersSpeakersOverhead Projector*Overhead Projector*2 Screens (where possible)2 Screens (where possible)Help PhoneHelp PhoneAMX Touchpanel ControllerAMX Touchpanel Controller

Standard EquipmentStandard Equipment


Equipment AccessEquipment Access

Room lights, the overhead projector, and Room lights, the overhead projector, and the classroom PC are always usablethe classroom PC are always usable

CTS regulates access to the data CTS regulates access to the data projector and the AMX control panelprojector and the AMX control panel

For classes and all class-related events For classes and all class-related events (reviews, film screenings, etc.), all (reviews, film screenings, etc.), all equipment is enabledequipment is enabled


Standard Equipment OperationStandard Equipment Operation


AMX Control AMX Control PanelPanel

Laptop Cable Laptop Cable CubbyCubby

VHS/DVD DeckVHS/DVD Deck

Classroom PCClassroom PC



The touchpanel contains a motion sensor and should The touchpanel contains a motion sensor and should “wake up”“wake up”

when you get near. If not, simply tap the blank screen.when you get near. If not, simply tap the blank screen.


Touch the screen to turn on the computer projector.Touch the screen to turn on the computer projector.This will allow you to direct video and audio signals.This will allow you to direct video and audio signals.



Outside of regular class hours (or paid event hours)Outside of regular class hours (or paid event hours)the touchpanel will be disabled.the touchpanel will be disabled.



For all classes, and for events requesting use,For all classes, and for events requesting use,the panel will be enabled.the panel will be enabled.



Now, simply select a source to display...Now, simply select a source to display...



... and adjust room lights and volume.... and adjust room lights and volume.



The buttons control different banks of lights in the room.The buttons control different banks of lights in the room.Tap once to turn OFF, tap again to turn ON. Tap once to turn OFF, tap again to turn ON.

LightLightss



Volume controls are universal. They control the volume Volume controls are universal. They control the volume forfor

whatever device is being projected.whatever device is being projected.

Volume Volume UpUp

MuteMute

VolumeVolumeDownDown

Volume Volume IndicatoIndicato

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When you select VCR you’ll see this screen.When you select VCR you’ll see this screen.



This panel controls the VCR just like a remote control. This panel controls the VCR just like a remote control. Buttons on the front of the deck can also be used. Buttons on the front of the deck can also be used.



To turn off video projection temporarily, use ‘Video Mute’. To turn off video projection temporarily, use ‘Video Mute’. (‘Video Mute’ does not mute the audio or stop the tape) (‘Video Mute’ does not mute the audio or stop the tape)



When you select DVD you’ll see this screen.When you select DVD you’ll see this screen.



These panels now allow you to control the DVD player.These panels now allow you to control the DVD player.This is the ‘Transport Control’ screen.This is the ‘Transport Control’ screen.



This is the ‘Menu Control’ screen.This is the ‘Menu Control’ screen.



VCR/DVD VCR/DVD ControlsControls

If an external device is needed, it If an external device is needed, it can be connected via the front A/V can be connected via the front A/V

inputs.inputs.

The VCR must then be switched toThe VCR must then be switched to‘‘LINE 2’ by pressing the tracking LINE 2’ by pressing the tracking

up/down buttons on the front of the up/down buttons on the front of the player.player.

This device can now be controlled This device can now be controlled by using the VCR button on the AMX by using the VCR button on the AMX

panel.panel.

Front A/V Front A/V InputsInputs

PowePowerr



When you select Podium Computer you’ll see this screen.When you select Podium Computer you’ll see this screen.


PowePowerr

DVD/CDROM DVD/CDROM DriveDrive

Media Card Media Card ReaderReader

USB USB InputsInputs



The installed computer is always net-connected.The installed computer is always net-connected.

Please note these PCs no longer have floppy drives.Please note these PCs no longer have floppy drives.

In addition to the front USB inputs, there are twoIn addition to the front USB inputs, there are twoUSB extension cables located in the cable cubby.USB extension cables located in the cable cubby.


When you select Laptop Computer you’ll see this screen.When you select Laptop Computer you’ll see this screen.




VGA Video VGA Video CableCable

Power Outlets Power Outlets inin

Cable CubbyCable Cubby

USB CablesUSB Cables(for podium (for podium

PC)PC)Ethernet Ethernet

CableCable

1/8” Mini Audio 1/8” Mini Audio CableCable


There are two general buttons we haven’t covered yet…There are two general buttons we haven’t covered yet…


HelHelpp


This is the same information listed next to the phone. This is the same information listed next to the phone.



Upon system shutdown, the projector will turn offUpon system shutdown, the projector will turn offand will not be able to project again for two minutes.and will not be able to project again for two minutes.

PowePower Offr Off

Tap to Tap to shut shut

downdown

Tap to Tap to cancecancell


For in-room For in-room assistance:assistance:

See the Quick Start See the Quick Start Guide on the Guide on the podium, or call us at podium, or call us at x48833 from the x48833 from the help phone.help phone.


Equipment AssistanceEquipment Assistance

Classrooms with Installed Classrooms with Installed TechnologyTechnology


Smart Lecture HallsSmart Lecture Halls

SmartTrailersSmartTrailers

Other RoomsOther Rooms

Helpful InformationHelpful Information

Users must log into SmartClassroom Users must log into SmartClassroom computers using their UCInetID and computers using their UCInetID and password.password.

SmartClassroom software: SmartClassroom software: www.oit.uci.edu/computing/smartclass/index.hwww.oit.uci.edu/computing/smartclass/index.htmltml

If additional software is needed, contact If additional software is needed, contact OIT at x42222OIT at x42222

If using a laptop on campus:If using a laptop on campus:Know how to turn on its external displayKnow how to turn on its external displayRegister its MAC address with OITRegister its MAC address with OITSet it to connect to the network automatically Set it to connect to the network automatically using DHCPusing DHCP


Computer IssuesComputer Issues

If additional equipment is needed in a If additional equipment is needed in a room, it can be requested from CTS or room, it can be requested from CTS or brought in from another department.brought in from another department.

To request from CTS, talk to your To request from CTS, talk to your department business office and have department business office and have them fill out an them fill out an Equipment Rental Equipment Rental Request Form.Request Form.

Three business days notice is generally Three business days notice is generally required for all equipment rentals.required for all equipment rentals.


Additional EquipmentAdditional Equipment

CTSCTS: for Room and Equipment : for Room and Equipment QuestionsQuestions

Help Phone: x48833Help Phone: x48833

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: www.classrooms.uci.eduWebsite: www.classrooms.uci.edu

OITOIT: for Computer Issues only: for Computer Issues only

Help Phone: x42222Help Phone: x42222

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: www.oit.uci.eduWebsite: www.oit.uci.edu


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SmartClassrooms A SmartClassroom is a general assignment classroom (GAC) containing technology to enhance and assist in instruction