iSchool Rooms: How to use the control panel (Room 4035, 4165, 5116)
The control panel on the cabinet on the south wall of the room controls most features of this room. This panel is a touch screen. Touch the screen to wake it up.
Home Screen
From the home screen of the control panel, you have 4 choices:
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Wireless Projection: This enables you to use a wireless connection (via Solstice or AirPlay) to connect a laptop to the television screens. This is the least optimal option for most uses as more issues occur when connecting wirelessly.
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Built-in Computer: This enables you to project the built-in computer to the television screens. This is the optimal way to use this room and the only way to connect a remote attendee to the ClearOne microphone mounted on the ceiling. If you have a guest joining online, please use this setting. You can also join the same meeting on your laptop (muting your laptop) for ease and comfort, but be sure the built-in computer is handling sound.
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Laptop: This enables you to project a laptop to the televisions via an HDMI cable.
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Off: Turns off the LED screens (the control panel will remain on)
Not sure what you want or plan to do a combination of these things? No worries! Each of the first three buttons actually take you to the same screen where you can specify which source displays on which television. You can also just click the gear icon in the lower right to advance to the main screen.
Main Screen
The main screen of the control panel has different areas that control different functions.
Source Matrix
The source matrix controls which source (built-in computer, laptop/tablet/phone via wireless connection, or laptop via HDMI connection) is displayed on which television.
Room 4035
- TV: television on the south wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
- Audio: speaker system.
Room 4165
- TV: television on the west wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
- Audio: speaker system.
Room 5116
- TV: television on the south wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
- Audio: speaker system.
Using the touch screen, match the desired source to the desired location. You can mix and match.
Television On/Off
You can control which televisions are on and off using the on/off matrix. Clicking the name of the device in the source matrix also controls whether these devices are on or off.
Room 4035
- TV: television on the south wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
Room 4165
- TV: television on the west wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
Room 5116
- TV: television on the south wall.
- TV 2: television on the east wall.
Microphone
You can control whether the ClearOne microphone mounted to the ceiling is on or off by selecting on or mute.
When the microphones are off, the two lights will be red. When they are turned on, the lights will turn blue.
Speakers
You can control the volume and mute the speakers.
Room off/Return to Home Screen
This button turns off the televisions, microphone, and speakers and returns the panel to the home screen. Please press this button when exiting the room.
