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Using AV Technologies in
Lecture Theatres
What is the Crestron?
• It is a touch screen device used to operate teaching and learning technologies
• All computing and AV devices in the room are connected to a Crestron, allowing control of devices to occur via a touch screen
• These include the desktop computer, document camera, DVD player and VCR
How do I use a Crestron control system?
• The touch screen is mounted into the lectern• Press once to activate. • Press again to access the control system.
Selecting the Source
• Choose among the options displayed on the touch screen.
• Always Select Projector First, before selecting DVD, Document camera, computer or other input devices
Using the Computer Control• Select the Computer button on the Touch Pad. This will
take you to a sub-menu with 2 options: Desktop or laptop
Computer sub-menu
N.B. If using your own laptop, you will need:• Your own laptop power cable• VGA and Audio cable to connect to the lectern – available from AVS
Using the built-in PC
• Ensure that the computer is switched on.• Ensure computer screen is powered on.
• You will be then be prompted to log in to the workstation.
Using the built-in PC
The "workstation only" box should be checked and the username should always be "User". Password?
Using the DVD Player
• Select the DVD option on the Touch Screen
• The DVD is accessible with a key issued by AVS when booking the venue.
Using the DVD Submenu
Return to Main Menu
Volume down
Volume up
Once you select the DVD option, this is what you will see next:
The DVD Control screen has all the functions of a normal DVD player…PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, etc. on the touchpad.
Using the Document Camera
• The document camera will project anything put under it, pictures, books, transparencies, even your hand!
Document Camera Switches
Some venues have the Power switches on top
Other venues have the switches at the back
How do I use this device?
• Firstly, if the arms are folded onto the bed of the Doc Cam, gently lift the arms.
Switch on the Doc Cam by holding your finger on the button for a few seconds until the light goes from red (off) to blue (on)
OFF ON
Using the Doc Cam Control• Now select Doc Cam on the touch pad, and it
will project whatever you place under it, onto the screen
Activating “Lecture In Progress”
Select this button to activate sign outside theatre during lecture
Select again to de-activate sign after lecture
Result
Using the Lights
Select the Lights button to give you various lighting options
Using the Lights
Alternatively, you can control the venue lighting settings at the door by using the electronic switches located at the door. Each dot represents the various lighting settings.
Using the Microphone
• If you need the microphone, book it in advance via an email to Service Desk• Collect it before your lecture• Switch the microphone on• The microphone is cordless and can be hand-held or attached to your clothing
N.B. The microphone has a preset volume that has been predetermined for the venue.
After your lecture…
• Switch the microphone off and return it to AVS• Return any keys to AVS• Log off the lectern computer, if used during your
lecture• NB. Crestron passwords or keys are not to be
given to students under any circumstances.
Final notes• Please book your keys, microphone, VGA cable
and audio cable via Service Desk before collecting at AVS
• 24 hr video surveillance• Alarms at side entrance• Equipment secured and locked• Report damaged gear to AVS• Users have a shared responsibility for safety of
all equipment.
Important Numbers
• Technical support during lecture – AVS(021) 959 2509 / 082 202 3410 (24HRS)
• Venue training – Digital Media(021) 959 2676
• Security Problems - Protection Services
(021) 959 2564• Maintenance – Technical Services
(021) 959 2170
Happy Teaching!