Overview
This classroom is equipped as a point-to-point video-teleconferencing system (or VTC system). This system handles bi-directional video and audio transmission to/from UWF’s Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach campuses. This article provides an overview of the room's features, capabilities, and operation instructions.Hardware Standards
Microphones
- Wireless micro headset microphone
- Ceiling-mounted array microphone
- 18" Lectern-mounted cardioid microphone
Audio playback devices
- Classroom speakers
- Wireless earbud headphones
Peripherals
- Lectern PC
- SMART Podium with pen
- Crestron touch panel
- Document camera
- Blu-Ray player
- Projector
- Cisco video conference system
- 2 65" video conference displays
Software Standards
- Windows 10 Operating System
- Microsoft Office 2019
- SMART Notebook 19 (Basic Mode)
- Turning Point (Clickers)
- Chrome (recommended), Edge, and Internet Explorer Browsers
- VLC Media Player
- Panopto
- Cisco Webex Meetings
- Google Drive File Stream
- Foxit Reader
Instructions
Activating the System
Step 1
Touch the Crestron Touch Panel to wake system. Touch again on the Touch to Begin page.
Step 2
Select Start under Video Conference Mode to use VTC functionality. Otherwise, select Start under Local Mode if utilizing room as a standard eClassroom.
Video Conference Mode
Wait for the system to initialize. The following should occur automatically:
- Cameras, Displays, and Projector will turn on.
- The projector screen will lower.
Once the system has initialized, the following screen will display:
Dialing a Room
Step 1
- Select the room your course is paired with in the Directory pane
- Select Dial.
Step 3
Press Dial to initiate the connection. Wait for both rooms to connect. Once the rooms are connected, you should see the video feed from the remote camera on each display.
Adjusting Microphone Settings
Step 1
Press Mics button on left side of touch panel.
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Step 2
Adjust volume sliders for each mic respectively. Confirm with remote facilitators if mic levels are adequate (if necessary).
Note
The mics can be muted by selecting the Speaker icon below each microphones' volume control slider.
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Adjusting Volume
Adjust the VTC Volume slider to adjust the audio volume of the sound being transmitted from the FWB classroom.
Adjust the VTC Room Volume slider to adjust the volume of local devices in the room (such as the Blu-Ray player, and the lectern PC).
Adjusting Camera Settings
Each room has a camera control section. These settings allow the instructor to adjust the camera position, zoom, and presenter tracking. Furthermore, each room can control the cameras of its paired room remotely. This means you can remotely control the cameras that are located in FWB and vice-versa.
Instructor Camera - Located at back of classroom (facing the instructor).
Student Camera - Located at front of classroom (above the instructor).
Press the Near End Control button and select a camera to adjust the local camera’s position, zoom, and presenter tracking option.
Press the Far End Control button and select a camera to adjust the remote camera’s position, zoom, and presenter tracking option.
Adjusting View Settings
The Presentation (1) button will display the selected Presentation source (2) when turned on.
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The Self-Vew (1) button will allow the instructor to view their own camera’s video feed on each display in the room.
When this is enabled, the Change-Layout button is displayed. After each press, this allows the self-view window position to be adjusted.
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Preview and Presentation Sources
Preview Sources - Sources that are sent to the Lectern’s SMART Monitor:
- VTC1 - Display VTC of local classroom.
- VTC2 - Display VTC of other classroom.
- PC - Lectern PC
- Laptop - External Laptop or HDMI capable device.
Presentation Sources - Sources that are sent to the Projector:
- PC - Lectern PC
- Laptop - External Laptop or HDMI capable device.
Disconnecting or Ending a Call
Select Disconnect to end a video conference call.
Shutting Down the System or Switching Modes
Step 1
Press Shut Down in the top right corner of the touch panel.
Step 2
Press Yes to confirm shut down or Start to switch modes
Step 3
Wait for the system to shut down. The following should occur automatically:
- Cameras, Displays, and Projector will turn of.
- The projector screen will raise.