Information Technology Services

• Projector/Screen
• Two 65" wall-mounted TV monitors

• Installed PC
• Laptop/Mobile device
  • HDMI
  • Wireless Media
•  Audio/Aux Sources
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Aux HDMI
  • Tech Station HDMI

• 3 installed pan/tilt/zoom cameras
  • 1 camera facing presentation area
  • 2 cameras facing audience

Learn more about the different types of cameras

• Microphones can be installed by plugging a microphone or mixer output into the XLR jack at the front of the room or at the tech area.
• Room includes 2 built-in wireless microphones, located in the AV rack.

This event space is equipped for use of webconferencing or recording applications with the installed cameras and microphones for an optimal HyFlex experience. Zoom is available to all Brandeis users and can be launched on the installed PC or on a user's laptop and access the installed cameras and microphones.

Users can access Zoom to setup meetings at brandeis.zoom.us. 

• Learn more about Brandeis HyFlex classrooms.
• Learn more about Zoom at Brandeis.
• Zoom resources for faculty.

Get started by selecting a source

• Tap the touch panel to wake it up and view the home page.
• Select the desired source on the top row of the touch panel.
• The projector and TV monitors will turn on and display the selected source. 

Installed PC

• Select "Installed PC" to route the PC to the projector and rear monitors.
• A wireless keyboard and mouse are located near the AV rack.
  
• Audio will automatically route to installed speakers.
• Login to the installed PC with Brandeis UNET credentials
• When finished, log out of computer. Please DO NOT shut down the computer.

Laptop/Mobile(Wireless) Display

• Select “Laptop/Mobile” and then choose a connection type to match your cable, adapter or wireless device.

• Select a connection method (HDMI, VGA or Wireless)
• There may be a set of display adapters at the podium, but they can go missing or become damaged. Users are encouraged to bring their own adapters to ensure successful connectivity.
• A USB cable is located at the podium that can be connected to the laptop if use of the classroom's installed cameras or microphones will be used for web conferencing or recording on the connected laptop. By connecting the USB cable to the laptop, the cameras and microphones will become available as sources in the webconferencing or recording application.

Wireless Media

• Select the Wireless Media button on the touch panel.
• Instructions for connecting will display on the projection screen and the touch panel.
• Wireless Media is compatible with laptops (Mac and PC) and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
• Ensure the device is connected to the Eduroam wifi network.
  • Laptops: Enter the IP address displayed on the projection screen directly into a web browser.
  • iOS and Android devices: Download the app from the app store. See instructions on projection screen for details.
• Follow instructions for the appropriate device, and once connection is initiated, a prompt will display to enter the 4 digit code displayed on the projection screen.

Aux Audio/Video

• Select "Audio/AUX Sources" button from main page.

• Allows users to connect an external analog audio or video device to the AV system.
• Connection options include 3.5mm audio plug (headphone jack) and Composite AV (RCA cable input)

• Press Source Volume or Mic Volume on the right side of the touch panel to independently control mic volume or source audio. 
• Raise or lower volume with the up/down arrow buttons.
• Ensure that audio levels are set properly on the source device (i.e. installed PC or laptop). If volume is up on the touch panel but audio level is not present or low, the volume may need to be adjusted on the source device (such as the installed PC or laptop/mobile device). 

• Select Camera Control button on home screen. 

• Auto-tracking will default to "ON" when system is turned on. The user has the option to disable tracking from the camera controls screen by selecting "OFF".
• If auto-tracking is set to OFF, adjust the camera position with the preset buttons or by using the arrows and zoom +/- buttons.

• To shut down the system, press the red System Off button from the main page.
• Then press the green Power Down button to confirm.
• If using the installed PC, log out of the computer, but do not shut it down. It will go to sleep in low power mode after the user has logged in
• Please return any wireless devices to charger bays before leaving!