Shiffman 218
Overview
| Room type | Seminar Classroom |
| Max capacity | 10 |
| Display type | Projector/Screen |
| Microphone Amplification | No |
| HyFlex | No |
| Automated Lecture Capture | Software |
Technology Features
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Learn more about the different types of cameras
Displays
- Single projector/screen
Sources
- Installed PC
- Laptop/Mobile device
- HDMI
- VGA
- Blu-Ray/DVD player
- Aux A/V
- Aux Audio
Cameras
- 1 USB webcam
- Facing the audience (located at the lectern)
- Connected to the installed PC
Learn more about the different types of cameras
Audio
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- Audio playback from selected AV source through room's installed speakers.
Technology Instructions
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Wireless Media
Displaying Video or Computer Sources
Get started by selecting a source
- Tap the touch panel to access the main control page.
- Select the desired source on the top row of the touch panel.
- The projector will turn on and display the selected source. Controls will not function during projector warm up.
- Once the projector is on, other sources can be selected using the appropriate buttons.
Installed PC
- Select "Installed PC" to route the PC to the projector and rear monitors.
- Audio will automatically route to installed speakers.
- Login to the installed PC with Brandeis UNET credentials
- When finished, log out of computer. Please DO NOT shut down the computer.
Laptop/Mobile Device
Select “Laptop/Mobile” and then choose a connection type to match your cable, adapter or wireless device.
- Select a connection method (HDMI or VGA)
- There may be a set of display adapters at the podium, but they can go missing or become damaged. Users are encouraged to bring their own adapters to ensure successful connectivity.
Blu-Ray/DVD Player
- Select "Blu-ray/DVD" from from the main page.
- Playback controls will appear on the touch screen when you select the source.
- Blu-ray/DVD player is located in the rack under the desk.
Wireless Media
- Select the Wireless Media button on the touch panel.
- Instructions for connecting will display on the projection screen and the touch panel.
- Wireless Media is compatible with laptops (Mac and PC) and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
- Ensure the device is connected to the Eduroam wifi network.
- Laptops: Enter the IP address displayed on the projection screen directly into a web browser.
- iOS and Android devices: Download the app from the app store. See instructions on projection screen for details.
- Follow instructions for the appropriate device, and once connection is initiated, a prompt will display to enter the 4 digit code displayed on the projection screen.
Aux Inputs
- Select "AUX A/V" or "AUX Audio" buttons from main page to use an analogue a/v input using RCA cables or 3.5mm cable using the jacks on the AV rack.
- Allows users to connect an external analog audio or video device to the AV system.
Audio Controls
- Press Source Volume or Mic Volume on the right side of the touch panel to independently control mic volume or source audio.
- Raise or lower volume with the up/down arrow buttons.
- Ensure that audio levels are set properly on the source device (i.e. installed PC or laptop). If volume is up on the touch panel but audio level is not present or low, the volume may need to be adjusted on the source device (such as the installed PC or laptop/mobile device).
System shut down
- To shut down the system, press the red System Off button from the main page.
- Then press the green Power Do
wn button to confirm.
- If using the installed PC, log out of the computer, but do not shut it down. It will go to sleep in low power mode after the user has logged in
- Please return any wireless devices to charger bays
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Technology Assistance
For immediate classroom technology assistance during business hours, please call:
- Ext. 6-4632 from the installed classroom phone
- 781-736- 4632 from a non-campus phone
For general questions, please email mts@brandeis.edu
Reservations for Classes
To inquire about classroom availability and reservations for classes, please contact the registrar's office.
email: registrar@brandeis.edu
phone: (781)736-2010
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phone: (781)736-4300