Presentation on the use of lecture equipment in lecture theatres. This presentation is aimed at new academics and first time users of the lecture theatres.

1. Using AV Technologies
in
Lecture Theatres

2. 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

3. Where has Crestron been
installed?
• Installed at the following venues:
- A1, A2, A3, A4
- C3, C5, C9
- B1, B2, B3, B4 Please Note:
In these venues, the
- GH1, GH2, GH3 DVD player plays via
the Video Machine, and
must be selected as “AV”.
- L20

4. How do I use a Crestron control
system?
• The touch screen is mounted into the
lectern – right-hand front of the desktop
• Press on the Crestron touch screen
display once to activate the backlight.
• Press the Crestron touch screen display
again to access the control system.

5. Selecting the Source
• Choose among the options displayed on the touch
screen.
• Always Select Projector First, before selecting DVD,
Doc Cam, Computer or Other Input Devices,

6. 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

7. Computer sub-menu
Select the Desktop button if
using the computer installed
in the Lectern
Select the Laptop button if
using a laptop
N.B. To use your laptop, you need the following cables.
•Your own laptop power cable
•VGA and Audio cable to connect to the lectern – available
from AVS

8. Using the built-in PC
• If using the computer in the lectern, move the
mouse to see whether the computer is switched
on
• If not, switch on the power button – computer
installed in the right-hand leg of the Lectern
• Ensure that the LCD monitor (Computer screen)
is powered on – mounted on top of the Lectern
• You will be prompted to log in to the workstation.

9. Using the built-in PC
Login to the network using your Novell login
details.
Password and username details available from
AVS
The "workstation only" box should be checked
and the username should always be "User".

10. Using the DVD Player
• Select the DVD option
on the Touch Screen
• The DVD Player is
situated at the front of
the Lectern
• The DVD is
accessible with a key
issued by AVS when
booking the venue.

11. Using the DVD Submenu
Once you select the DVD option, this is what you will see next:
Return to Main
Menu
Volume up
Volume down
The DVD Control screen has all the functions of a normal
DVD player…PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, etc. on the touchpad.

12. Using the Document Camera
• The document camera will project anything put
under it, pictures, books, transparencies, even
your hand!

13. Document Camera Switches
At these venues, switches are on top
- A1, A2, A3, A4
- C3, C5, C9
At these venues, switches are at the back
- B1, B2, B3, B4
- GH1, GH2, GH3
- L20

14. How do I use this device?
• Firstly, if the arms are
folded onto the bed of the
Doc Cam, gently lift the
arms as shown in this
video clip
Click on box to play
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

15. 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

16. Activating “Lecture In Progress”
Select this button to activate
sign outside theatre during
lecture.
Result
Select again to de-activate
sign after lecture.

17. Using the Lights
Select the Lights button to give you various lighting
options

18. 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.

19. Using the Microphone
• The microphone will be locked away in the DVD
drawer, and keys for the drawer will be issued by
AVS when booking the venue
• Ensure that the microphone is switched 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.

20. After your lecture…
• Ensure that all devices are powered off,
including the microphone
• Lock the microphone away in the DVD casing,
and return the 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.

21. 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 has a shared responsibility for
safety of all equipment.

22. Important Numbers
• Support during lecture – AVS
(021) 959 2509
• Venue training – Digital Media
(021) 959 2676
• Security Problems - Protection Services
(021) 959 2564
• Maintenance – Technical Services
(021) 959 2170

23. Happy Teaching!