San Marcos: A/V How-To

Using A/V Technology in San Marcos Satellite Office

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using the Audio/Video (AV) systems in the four classrooms at the San Marcos satellite office.

San Marcos Classrooms: 106, 109, 113.

This document ensures that users can effectively operate the AV systems and manage the modular features of the rooms.

General Information:

  • Classrooms 106, 109, and 113 are adjoining rooms with moveable partitions, allowing them to accommodate up to three different events. Classroom 109 serves as the lead room for this space.

Connecting Your Laptop to the Screens (All Classrooms)

  1. Connect the HDMI Cable:
    1. Locate the HDMI cord on the podium at the front of the room and plug it into your laptop.
  2. Adjust Display Settings:
    1. Press the F8 key (or the relevant key for your device) to adjust display settings.
    2. Select Duplicate to mirror your laptop screen on the classroom display.
  3. Select Sound Output:
    1. On your laptop, choose Extron as your audio output device to ensure sound plays through the room speakers instead of your laptop.
  4. Use the Wall-Mounted Control Panel: 
    1. Refer to the control panel at the front of the room for additional settings.

Control Panel Glossary by Classroom

Classroom 106:

  • On: Turns the AV system on.
  • Off: Turns the AV system off.
  • Laptop Button:
    • Tap once to connect your device to the screens.
  • Main Volume: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
  • Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Audio Mute: Press to temporarily mute audio from the laptop. (Microphones remain enabled.)
  • Video Mute: Press to temporarily turn off the screen display.

Classroom 109 (Lead Room):

  • On: Turns the AV system on.
  • Off: Turns the AV system off.
  • Combine 106 Button:
    • Tap once to combine Classrooms 106 and 109.
    • Press and hold to combine Classrooms 106, 109, and 113 (open all walls).
  • Combine 113 Button:
    • Tap once to combine Classrooms 109 and 113.
    • Press and hold to separate Classrooms 106, 109, and 113 (open all.
  • Main Volume: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
  • Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Audio Mute: Press to temporarily mute audio from the laptop (microphones remain enabled).
  • Video Mute: Press to temporarily turn off the screen display.

Classroom 113:

  • On: Turns the AV system on.
  • Off: Turns the AV system off.
  • Video Conference Button: Press and hold to enable audio and video for an online conference platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
  • Volume Knob: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
  • Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone audio through the room speakers.
  • Audio Mute: Temporarily mutes audio from the laptop (microphones remain enabled).

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