Use AV in the JRJSC Conference Room (The Egg): Difference between revisions

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Connecting to the Video Wall screens in the JRJSC Conference Room

The JRJSC Conference Room is primarily used as a single meeting space with a video displaying a single presentation source connected to one of two possible input sources: a wall-plate with an HDMI cable and adapters, or an Apple TV. One or both of these sources can be used, either as a single source for display simultaneously on all screen designs, or split between screen designs with two possible views.

Connecting Cable Bundle

A cable bundle is affixed to the wall below the Touch Pad controller. Connect the appropriate adapter for your device to the end of the HDMI cable. If you have an AirPlay-capable device such as an iPhone, iPad or Macbook, using the Apple TV is usually a better choice as you can broadcast from any location in the room.

Using the Touch Pad

When the video wall system is powered down, a welcome screen with the RCS logo will be present. Touch the pad and you should be presented with a row of persistent icons on the top which represent various input sources: Apple TV, Wall Plate, Floor Box (unused), and Media Player 1 and Media Player 2. Underneath these input sources is a graphical representation of the current setup of the video wall, which can be used in one of four configurations: SIDE x SIDE. FULL, PRESENTATION 1 and PRESENTATION 2. Two configurations, SIDE x SIDE and PRESENTATION 2 can display video from two different sources.

The two media player views are not under user control, and are used by the school's Communications Department to show videos and slideshows as one sees on video signage on single screens in other locations on campus.

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 ======'''Connecting Cable Bundle'''======
-A cable bundle is affixed to the wall below the Touch Pad controller, Connect the appropriate adapter to the end of the HDMI cable.
+A cable bundle is affixed to the wall below the Touch Pad controller. Connect the appropriate adapter for your device to the end of the HDMI cable. If you have an AirPlay-capable device such as an iPhone, iPad or Macbook, using the Apple TV is usually a better choice as you can broadcast from any location in the room.
 ======'''Using the Touch Pad'''======
-The touch pad will usually be dark if it has not been used for a few minutes. Tap the touch pad and the RCS logo will appear. Touch again and you should be presented with a row of persistent icons on the left side: '''Video Sources''', '''Mic Volume''', '''Tech Tools''', and '''Off?'''. On the right side is a persistent '''MPR Full''' volume slider which adjusts the overall volume level in both rooms, and displays the current time and date.
+When the video wall system is powered down, a welcome screen with the RCS logo will be present. Touch the pad and you should be presented with a row of persistent icons on the top which represent various input sources: '''Apple TV''',  '''Wall Plate''', '''Floor Box''' (unused), and '''Media Player 1''' and '''Media Player 2'''. Underneath these input sources is a graphical representation of the current setup of the video wall, which can be used in one of four configurations: '''SIDE x SIDE'''. '''FULL''', '''PRESENTATION 1''' and '''PRESENTATION 2'''. Two configurations, '''SIDE x SIDE''' and '''PRESENTATION 2''' can display video from two different sources.
-*''Video Sources''
+The two media player views are not under user control, and are used by the school's Communications Department to show videos and slideshows as one sees on video signage on single screens in other locations on campus.
-When the MPR is being used as a single meeting space, the Video Sources command screen will indicate Rooms are in '''Combined Mode'''. Underneath this legend are five icons, '''West Panel''', '''Center Panel''', '''East Panel''', '''West Apple TV''', and '''East Apple TV'''. Underneath these icons are three zones: '''West Screen''' to the left, '''East Screen''' to the right, with '''Rear HDMI Plate''' centered below them. If you are presenting from the customary location using a cabled connection near the main (West) doorway, touch and hold-drag the West Panel icon into ''all three'' zones. To project just to the West screen, omit dragging the icon to the East Screen zone. If you have a macOS laptop or a iPhone/iPad, you can connect using the '''West''' and '''East''' Apple TV sources in the same manner as cabled connections.
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-*''Mic Volume''
-The MPR has five wireless microphones: three handhelds, one for each side, with an alternate; and two podium or table-top mics. The mics are found in the silver cart near the West entrance. Each mic has a separate control strip comprising volume down/up and mute buttons with a horizontal blue individual level meter.
-Note: under most conditions, microphones are not necessary. If mics are used by students, please inform them of their responsibility to respect the integrity of the equipment.
-*''Tech Tools''
-This screen is mostly for advanced users. Each projector can powered on/off and each screen can be raised/lowered independently. The panel brightness can be adjusted. Lastly, menu commands for the Apple TVs can be entered. Please do not use this panel unless instructed to do so by a member of the Tech Department.
-*''Off''?
-'''''This panel is the last place you visit before disconnecting your device from the system.''''' When you are done presenting, please tap the '''''Confirm System Off''''' button to shut the system down. Disconnect the HDMI cable, coil neatly, and put it back in the appropriate drawer in the silver cart.