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 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) / (24HRS) Venue training – Digital Media (021) Security Problems - Protection Services (021) Maintenance – Technical Services (021)

Happy Teaching!