Nursing Lecture Hall Equipment

and Touch Panel Operation

 

Nursing Lecture Halls

Tyler - BRB1025, BRB1030, and BRB1055

 

 

Equipment	Touch Panel Operation
Microphones	Instructor Camera
Document Camera	Auto Tracking
Computer	Menus
VCR	Video Source
Front Projection Screens	Volume Control
TV Monitors	Preview Selection Menu
Cameras
Touch Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment Operation:

 

 

Microphones

 

Instructor Microphone

The instructor microphone is designed to be worn so that the instructor can move freely around the room and still be heard in the classroom and at the remote sites.  The transmitter has a belt clip so that it can be attached to the instructor's belt or pocket.  The microphone has an alligator clip so that it can be clipped on the instructor's shirt or jacket. The power switch for the microphone is located on the top of the transmitter.  It must be in the on position for students to hear the instructor at the remote sites.

 

 

Student Microphone

The student microphones are located on the student tables.  There is one microphone for every two students.  These microphones allow for communication between the remote sites and the host site.  In order for the students to be heard at all locations, they must press and hold the Touch button on the microphone while speaking.

 

 

 

 

Document Camera

 The document camera is located on the left-hand side of the podium.  It allows instructors to project objects or documents for the students to view.

 

 

 

Computer

The CPU is located on the right, inside of the teaching podium.  The computer allows the instructor to demonstrate websites and broadcast PowerPoint or other teaching platforms. 

 

VCR

The VCR is used to play educational materials.  The videos will be displayed to all locations involved in the class.  The VCR is located directly below the computer.

 

Projection Screens

There are two projection screens mounted to the walls in the front of the classroom.  The screens can show any of the video sources (i.e. remote sites, host site, computer, document camera, VCR or laptop).

 

 

 

T.V. Monitors

There are two Television monitors located in the back of the room.  These allow the instructor to view the active remote location as well as see what is being sent out to the remote locations.

 

 

 

Cameras

Instructor Camera

The instructor camera is located in the back of the room near the TV monitors.  This camera allows the instructor to be seen at the remote sites.

 

Student Cameras

 

There are three cameras used to view the students at the Tyler location.  One camera is used to view the entire classroom.  This camera is located on the front wall off to the side.  The other two cameras are for zooming in on students when they are speaking.  These two cameras are located on the front wall in the center.

 

 

 

Touch Panel

The Touch Panel is located on the top of the instructor podium.  All of the video switching is performed on this device.  Two preview monitors on located on the right-hand side of the Touch Panel.  By touching the PC Full Screen Preview button (which is located in the lower right corner of the Touch Panel) the Touch Panel becomes the computer monitor.

 

 

 

Main Menu Touch Panel Operation:

 

To learn the functions of each touch panel option, click on a section area to obtain more information.

The Main Menu screen is the primary control screen. It is divided into seven sections: Instructor Camera Operation, Instructor Camera Auto Tracking, Menus, Video Source Select, Volume Control, , Preview Selection,  and two Video Windows.

 

Instructor Camera Operation:

Camera Function:

The first section of the Main Menu controls the pan, tilt, and zoom functions of the Instructor Camera. Notice that the Time and Date are also visible on the main menu for your convenience. If you select the Instructor Camera: the pan, tilt, and zoom function will move only the instructor camera.

Presets:

You can also set camera Presets in the Camera Settings menu. There are four presets you may set for the instructor camera.

To set presets for the instructor camera:

• Select the Instructor Camera button. Focus in on an area you would like to save as a preset. Select the SAVE button and select the number 1, 2, 3 or 4 button. For example, if you would like to save an area on preset 1: select the SAVE button and then the 1 button. (Do the same for each preset you would like to save.)

• To change a preset: do the same as you did above to override the previous selection

Instructor Camera Auto Tracking:

 

1. Select the instructor camera on the Video Source Select menu.

2. Next, Press the Auto Tracking Set-up button.

3. Press the On/Off button. The screen displays some text that shows the mode number and a white frame. The values number at the top right of the screen should be constantly changing. The higher the value, the better the track. Values of 40 or above work well.

4. Use the arrow and zoom keys to frame the subject. Notice that the Value Number changes as the frame moves.

5. Press the Start/Stop button when the Value Number reaches 40 or so. The screen now displays the AT working mode. It is normal for the frame to move around.

6. Press the Chase Mode button to switch between Chase 1, 2 or 3.   (We recommend using Chase 2 or 3. Chase 2 always keeps the subject in the center of the screen. However, Chase 3 keeps the subject on the screen.)

7. To remove the frame from the screen display, press the Frame Display button. To remove the text from the screen display, press the Data Screen button.

 

Menus:

Lighting:

The room lighting can can be controlled from the touch panel. For example, if the instructor was showing a video all of the lights could easily be turned off.

 

Projector Screen Displays:

This button allows the instructor or technician to change what the students in the Tyler room are seeing on the projector screens.

 

Video Source:

There are eight video source selections that may be transmitted to the remote site locations. (Note: only one video source is transmitted at a time from each location during a conference. However, you may change any video source to send at any time during the conference.) When you select a video source, your selection is transmitted automatically to the remote site locations. (There is not a second step when making selections.)

Select the Instructor Camera button when you want the remote site locations to see the instructor lecturing if he or she is originating from your location.

• The Instructor Camera is mounted in the back of the classroom facing the instructor. The camera is usually mounted near the TV monitor that the instructor views the remote site locations during class lecture and discussion.
• The position of the instructor camera helps students at the remote site locations feel that the instructor is making eye contact with them regardless of the distance.

Select the Student Camera #1, #2, or wide button when you want the remote site locations to see the students in the classroom.

• The Student Camera is located in the front of the classroom facing the students. The camera is mounted between the projector screens, where students view the video source that the instructor is transmitting from his or her location (i.e., instructor camera, student camera, graphics displayed on the document camera, PowerPoint presentations displayed from the computer, class material presented on the white board, etc.).
• The position of the student camera helps the instructor feel that the remote site students are making eye contact with him or her during class lecture and discussion.

Document Camera:

Select the Doc Cam button when you would like to show graphics or objects on the document camera.

• Controls for the document camera are not located on the touch panel. You must make adjustments (i.e., zoom in, zoom out, etc.) by using the buttons provided on the document camera.

• Make sure that the Auto Focus is enabled.  

Computer

Select the PC button when you would like students to see your computer presentation displayed in the classroom and at the remote site locations.

VCR

When you select the VCR button, a pop-up menu (below) will be displayed. The pop-up menu allows you to operate the VCR from the touch panel.

• You operate the VCR the same as you would your VCR at home. All that you need to do manually on the VCR is insert or eject the VCR tape. You do not need to make any adjustments on the VCR to play a video.
• After you are finished using the VCR Menu, touch the Exit button to return to the Main Menu.

Laptop:

Select the Laptop button when a laptop computer is connected to the cables on the instructor podium.

Volume Control:

 

The receive audio and the room audio sources (i.e., VCR, PC, laptop) are adjusted by using the Volume Control. "Room" volume is specific here. Raising or lowering the audio in your classroom does not raise or lower the audio to the remote sites. The audio sent from your classroom is set and remote site locations make volume adjustments in their classroom.

 

Preview Selection Menu:

The instructor can use these buttons to preview the above sources prior to sending the information to the remote locations. The video source will become full screen on the touch panel. When the instructor is finished viewing the selection they may return to the main menu by just tapping the touch panel.