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Power

Turning the Desktop Computer On

  1. On the back of the computer monitor, you will find the computer
  1. Press the button on the top of the computer; this is the power button
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning the Computer Monitor On

  1. Locate the bottom right of the computer monitor
  1. Press the button on the far right
  1. The power button will turn white when powered on
 
 

Turning On the equipment with the Touch Panel

Info

The computer and the monitor power on independently of the room system. Please see the instructions for powering on the computer and monitor for more information. 

 
  1. If the touch panel screen is black (sleeping), press the screen to wake
  2. Select Start
 
 

Turning Off the Equipment with the Touch Panel

Note

In addition to powering the system Off, you must log your profile out of the PC. The touch panel does not power the PC On or Off.

 
  1. Press the Power button on the touch panel
  2. Confirm that you would like to shut the system down by pressing Power Down
 
 
 
 

Video

Display the Instructor Computer Screen using the Touch Panel

  1. On the touch panel, select the PC source
  2. Select Displays
 
 

Display a Personal Device using the Touch Panel

Info

Please note that the only way to switch the audio source to the correct input is by selecting “All Displays”. When someone selects a new source and then hits the “All Displays” button it will switch the audio source to this input as well.

 
  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor's station
  2. Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop
  1. On the touch panel, select the Laptop source
  2. Select which Displays to send the Laptop to
 
 

Show a Blu-ray/DVD using the Touch Panel

Note

The Blu-ray player is in-room inside the instructor's station cabinet, below the PC.

 

Info

Please note that the only way to switch the audio source to the correct input is by selecting “All Displays”. When someone selects a new source and then hits the “All Displays” button it will switch the audio source to this input as well.

 
  1. Select the Blu-ray source on the touch panel
  2. Choose which Displays to send the Blu-ray to
  3. Press the Eject button on the Blu-ray player
  1. Insert your Blu-ray/DVD into the tray
  1. Press the Eject button again to close the tray
  1. Select Blu-ray Control
  2. Use the navigation buttons on the touch panel to play your Blu-ray/DVD
 
 

Connecting a Document Camera

Before you begin

  • Faculty can check out a document camera from any campus library on a semester basis.
  • After powering the PC and Touch Panel On, select the PC input.
 
  1. Locate the Cable Cubby on the instructor station
  2. Locate the document camera's cable
  3. Plug the cable into the document camera
  4. With the PC input selected, choose which displays to send the Document Camera to
  5. The computer will make a device-connected noise
  6. Open the Note program
  7. Click on the tools icon
  8. Click the Object Booth
 
 

Hiding/Display Mute using the Touch Panel

Note

The Mute Display button will allow you to make the Clear Touch monitor go black. This will hide any content from the class and can be used on any video source selected.

 
  1. Press Mute Displays
  2. Press Display Muted to send content back to the Clear Touch monitor
 
 

Connecting a USB Drive

  • On the front of the instructor's computer, there is 1 USB port
  • On the front of each Clear Touch display on the bottom right side, there are 2 USB ports
 
 

Enabling Local Inputs for Student work Stations

Info

  • Once local inputs are enabled, students can connect their devices to any of the five workstations using the HDMI cable (and USB if using the touch capability)
  • Each workstation is numbered, allowing the instructor to control what is displayed on the other monitors by selecting a source and then a display configuration.
    • Example: A student has their device connected at workstation 2. The instructor can select source 2 on the touch panel and then All Displays. This will allow the students at all the other workstations to view the work being done at station 2. 
 
  1. Select Local Inputs are Off (to turn them on)
  2. Select the desired Source (Source 4 is workstation 4)
  3. Chose All Displays or specific Displays to send the student's workstation content to
 
 
 
 

Audio

Volume Controls on the Touch Panel

  • To adjust the system volume in the room, use the AV Level Slider
  • To mute the room audio, press Mute Audio
  • To unmute the room audio, press Audio Muted
 
 

Classroom Phone

 

Internal Phone Calls Only

  • Your Classroom Number and Extension
  • Campus Security Button - Calls your Campus' Security
  • ServiceDesk Button - Calls the ITS ServiceDesk
  • Do Not Disturb Button - Mutes the phone ringer
 
 

Wireless/Desktop Mics

Note

You will have two wireless mic options. You can find a lapel mic and a hand-held wireless mic located in the charging station.  You can only use one wireless mic at a time. 

 

The AV Level controls the room sound coming from the speakers.

 

Wireless Microphone

Lapel Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

 

You can toggle mute left for a quick pause. Toggle right to unmute.

 
  1. Remove the lapel mic from the charging base
  2. Press the side tabs on the left and right of the pack to open the cover
  3. Press the power button
  4. Close the cover
  5. Attach the mic and pack to yourself securely
  6. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  7. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  8. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary
  9. When finished, return the mic to the charger
 
 

Hand-held Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

 

You can press MIC (no light) for a quick pause. Press again to unmute (turns red). 

 
  1. Remove the handheld mic from the charging base
  2. On the bottom of the mic, press the power button
  3. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  4. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  5. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary
  6. When finished, return the mic to the charger
 
 
 
 

Desktop Microphone

Info

These instructions detail the process of using the touch panel to mute/unmute the microphone. The system mutes the microphones by default. It's important to note that there is also a mute button on the microphone itself. 

 

You can push to mute for a quick pause.

 
  1. Locate the desktop mic next to the instructor's PC
  2. On the touch panel, select Audio Control
  3. The mic is muted by default; press Mute to Unmute
  4. Adjust the volume using the slider as necessary