This classroom features a comprehensive array of essential AV equipment to enhance instruction. It includes a podium PC, two monitors, a projector, and a document camera. One of the monitors is equipped with an integrated capture camera, and there is a built-in microphone on the podium to facilitate seamless Zoom integration. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the setup ensures easy operation and straightforward functionality.
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Hardware
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in the Classroom
Extron control panel to control AV in the classroom
Podium PC
Two Monitors, one for the podium PC and one that follows the selected input
Document Camera
There is a light switch on the head of the document camera to illuminate the desired surface.
Podium capture camera integrated into the bezel of one of the podium monitors
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Note: the volume adjustments of the PC and applications being used (ie a media player, Zoom, or YouTube) will also affect the volume in the classroom
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Using Zoom
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in the Classroom
Note: When you are using Zoom in a General Pool Base Classroom, your remote students will not be able to see the whiteboard well. We recommend that you use the document camera (doc cam) or Zoom Whiteboard instead.
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Select the caret next to the microphone icon on the lower left to change audio devices
Select “Shure MVi” for the microphone
This will select the installed podium microphone as the audio capture device
Select “ExtronScalerD” for the speakers
This will select the installed room speakers as the audio output device. Remote students will be heard through the speakers in the classroom when they talk.
Select the caret next to the camera icon on the lower left to change the video device
Under “Select a Camera,” choose “AV Bridge Matrix PRO”
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Using
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the Document Camera
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with Zoom
There are two models of document cameras that are found in PSU classrooms. The instructions to share the document camera with Zoom varies slightly with each.
Epson Document Camera (newer)
Turn on the Document Camera (It will take a moment to turn on)
In Zoom, select “Share Content”, select the “Advanced” tab, choose “Second Camera”, and select “Share”.
AVer Document Camera (older)
Turn on the Document Camera (It will take a moment to turn on)
Double click the Sphere2 icon on the PC desktop to open the application. Once open, it should recognize the camera and the camera’s image will be seen in the application.
In Zoom, select “Share Content” and either share the screen or specific application window with Sphere2.
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