Information Technology Services

Gerstenzang 121

Overview

Feature	Details
Room type	Auditorium
Max capacity	110
Display type	Projector/screen
Microphone Amplification	Yes
HyFlex	Yes
Automated Lecture Capture	Integrated

Technology Features

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Audio

Podium microphone
- Fixed location at the podium
2 wireless microphones
- 1 Handheld and 1 Lavalier (clip-on) mic
- Located in charging bay at the lectern
- Please return the wireless microphones to the charging bay when done using them.
Assisted Listening System
- 2 receivers located at lectern can be used to hear audio from A/V system directly via the attached earpiece.

This classroom is equipped with an integrated automatic lecture capture system. Recordings are only enabled upon request by the instructor. Recordings include content displayed from the projection system, camera, and audio. To request automated lecture capture directly from LATTE, click on the "Request automated lecture capture" link within the "Course Tools" section of the LATTE page.

Learn more about the Echo Video Platform and Brandeis Lecture Capture Program.

HyFlex

This classroom 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.

Technology Instructions

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Displaying Video or Computer Sources

Get started by selecting a source

At the Instructor Desk, 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 will turn on and display the selected source. Controls won’t function during projector warm up.
Once the projector is on, other sources can be selected using the appropriate buttons.

Installed PC

Select "Installed PC" to route the PC to the projector and rear monitors.
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.

Blu-Ray/DVD Player

Select "Blu-ray/DVD" from the main page.

Playback controls will appear on the touch screen when you select the source.
Blu-ray/DVD player is located in the rack under the desk.

Document Camera

Select "Doc Cam" from the main page.
Display physical docs and devices, or tablets as desired.
Doc cam is located in the drawer that pulls out from the right side of the lectern
All control buttons for zoom, focus and lighting are on the Doc Cam device.

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)

Audio Controls

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).

Camera Controls

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.

System shut down

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!