Project in the Hill Campus MPR: Difference between revisions

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====== Connecting Cables ======
====== Connecting Cables ======
Connection cables are found in the silver cart. One end of the cable is inserted into the HDMI port on the input panel. The other end of the connection cable has adapters attached for MiniDisplayPort, USB-C and Lightning ports on computers and iPhones/iPads. Connect the appropriate adapter to the end of the HDMI  
Connection cables are found in the silver cart. One end of the cable is inserted into the HDMI port on the input panel. The other end of the connection cable has adapters attached for MiniDisplayPort, USB-C and Lightning ports on computers and iPhones/iPads. Connect the appropriate adapter to the end of the HDMI cable.


====== Using the Touch Pad ======
====== Using the Touch Pad ======
Touch pads West and East are adjacent to each entrance, and either can be used to control both sides of the room. The touch pad will usually be dark if it has not been used for a short amount of time. 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.  
Touch pads West and East are adjacent to each entrance, and either can be used to control both sides of the room. 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.  
* ''Video Sources''
* ''Video Sources''
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.
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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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.   
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, the use of microphones is not necessary. If mics are used by students, please inform them of their responsibility to respect the integrity of the equipment.     
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''     
* ''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.     
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''?     
* ''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. This will turn the projector(s) off and raise the the screen(s). If you ever enter the MPR and you find the screens down and the projectors dark, turn the system off before connecting your device, then select the video source you need to use.
'''''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. This will turn the projector(s) off and raise the the screen(s). If you ever enter the MPR and you find the screens down and the projectors dark, turn the system off before connecting your device, then select the video source you need to use.
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