MSUM classrooms feature a wide range of technology to allow instructors to enhance their teaching by including multimedia presentations. Some of the technology implemented:
- Computer
- Projector and screen
- DVD/VCR or Blu-Ray player
- Speakers
- Smart Board
- System audio-visual switcher
MSUM Information Technology continues to upgrade the classrooms with a consistent system and design so each room has a similar operation, making it easier for instructors to move from room to room. You can find instructions for these technology systems listed below.
Instructions for Classrooms with System A/V Switcher and Document Camera
Connect Laptop to display with Audio
- Option 1: Video Connection with SVGA cable (Cables are on the top of the teaching console) Connect SVGA Cable and Audio cable, pictured above, to the Video and audio ports on your laptop.
- Option 2 (if available): Video connection with HDMI cable (Cable is on the top of the teaching console) Connect HDMI Cable, pictured above, to the HDMI port on your laptop.
- Connect network cable to network port on laptop.
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the System Switcher pictured above and choose the laptop button. Wait for projector to warm up and change your display settings for presentation mode.
- Adjust the Audio by using audio volume dial on the System Switcher.
Tip: The input button can be pushed before the display On button is pushed.
Display using Document Camera (if available)
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the System Switcher pictured above and the projector will display after it warms up.
- Push the DOC CAM button on the System Switcher and push the power button on the document camera.
Tip: The input selector on the document camera may need to be switched to laptop if nothing displays
Tip: If you experience any blurry issue, on the device go to Menu > Image > Focus Lock OFF. This should resolve the issue.
Tip: If you experience any blurry issue in a Zoom call, Go to Video> Video & Effects> Turn off Portrait Lighting.
Display using the computer at the teaching console (if available)
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the System Switcher pictured above.
- Push the PC button on the System Switcher.
- Login to the computer using your StarID username and password.
- Adjust the Audio by using audio volume dial on the System Switcher.
Display using DVD/VHS, DVD or Blueray player (if available)
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the Extron System Switcher pictured above.
- Push the DVD or Blue ray button on the Extron System Switcher.
- Push the power button on DVD/VHS, DVD or Blue ray player if not on already and insert the tape or disc.
- Use the controls on the front of the device to control the playback. (A remote may be in the drawer on the teaching console)
- Adjust the Audio by using audio volume dial on the Extron System Switcher.
Troubleshooting
- The On/Off buttons on the system switcher will flash until the modes are finished. While they flash no other buttons will function or can be selected until they stop.
- If the buttons on the system switcher are not pressed firmly, they may still light up and that function may not activate.
- When using audio from the HDMI connection, please ensure you have correctly set the HDMI our or HD audio on your device.
- When using your VGA connection, if the image seems distorted or has artifacts, use the AUTO IMAGE button. This should re-sync the signal for a better picture.
- If you are using the Document Camera and you are not receiving the picture on the projector, make sure the display option on the Document camera is set to VGA pass through.
Instructions for Classrooms with Projector
Connect Laptop to display with Audio
- Video Connection with SVGA cable (Cables are on the top of the teaching console) Connect SVGA Cable and Audio cable, pictured below, to the Video and audio ports on your laptop.
- Connect network cable to network port on laptop.
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the remote control. Wait for projector to warm up and change your display settings for presentation mode.
- Adjust the Audio by using audio volume on your laptop.
Display using DVD/VHS, DVD or Blueray player (if available)
- Turn the projector on by pushing the ON button on the remote control.
- Push the input button on the remote control.
- Push the power button on DVD/VHS, DVD or Blue ray player if not on already and insert the tape or disc.
- Use the controls on the front of the device to control the playback.
Instructions HyFlex Classroom Instructions Room Setup Type #1
These are instructions for using the following rooms
BR 363, CB 103, FR 249, KI 115, LO 91, MA 174, MA 274
You will need to set up a meeting schedule in your own university Zoom account. Please refer to scheduling instructions to make the appropriate settings.
Contact Media Services for assistance and orientation at support@mnstate.edu
Use the remote control in the teaching station drawer to turn the TV on (Sharp) On the control panel (in left column) choose Join Meeting
- Enter your Meeting ID number from the class that you scheduled in your Zoom acct.
- It will then ask for your Passcode
Content
to share content from classroom presentation devices (computer, Laptop, Doc Camera, etc.)
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Press the CONTENT button on the control panel
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Start Sharing - Whatever is selected on the projector switcher will appear in the content area
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If using your laptop to display content, DO NOT use the HDMI input, you will need to use the VGA Input
Security
Change View
set to preferred setting
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Speaker
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Thumbnail
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Gallery
Camera Control
room environment.
Manage Participants
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MORE
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Lock meeting - locking makes it unavailable to join meeting
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Mute Participants on Entry - This is set in your meeting options
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Disable Participants to Unmute themselves
Chat
- Allows you to see Chat if it is enabled
- Choose settings icon in top right of screen to change settings
- Show Notification on TV
- Show Full Chat Panel on TV
Instructions HyFlex Classroom Instructions Room Setup Type #2
These are instructions for using the following rooms:
MA181, MA276, MA167, MA166, MA172, HA113, CA167, BR164, BR361
You will need to set up a meeting schedule in your own university Zoom account. Please refer to scheduling instructions to make the appropriate settings.
Contact the IT Helpdesk for assistance and orientation at support@mnstate.edu
Web Conference
Please connect to your scheduled Zoom/web conference meeting on the computer found on the teaching station. The room camera and microphone are only connected to the teaching station computer.
Camera and Audio Controls
The desktop of the teaching station computer has a shortcut called Zoom Control that will give you access to camera and microphone settings.
- Audio
- You have access to modify the audio gain control. The default 3/4 gain is recommend and has been tested to give the best audio experience. If you have a lighter voice you may want to adjust the gain up a little or down a little if you have a heavier voice.
- There is a Microphone Mute button on this page to mute the ceiling mic.
- Camera
- There is a Camera Mute button on this page to stop video from the ceiling mic.
- the Pan/Tilt Controls button will give you access to modify the direction and zoom settings of the camera. The center home button will return the camera to the default position.
Laptop
You can use your laptop to provide content into the Zoom session. After you connect to the Zoom meeting on the Teaching Station Computer, then connect to the same meeting on your laptop. You will need to mute your speakers and microphone on your laptop so you don't create feedback in the room and to your meeting participants.
What classrooms are equipped with technology?
If you want to view (or reserve) classrooms on campus with this technology you can by utilizing the Locations option on the left-hand navigation in EMS Web App after you log in with your StarID.
- Click on the Add Filter button on the right side of the screen.
- Click on Features
- Under Features check the items you need for your classroom and then click Update Features.
If more assistance is needed
Incident Request: If you still need help with something not working as it should or have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk or create a ticket using the "Incident Request" button on this page, or if there isn't one included then you can initiate it from the home page.
Service Request: A formal request from a user for something to be provided, information, advice, a standard change or access to an IT service, navigate to the Service Catalog to find the service you specifically would like to request.