Overview
Ridley Hall Room 237 supports four presentation options designed for teaching, meetings, and hybrid use: Wired Laptop, In‑Room PC, Wireless Sharing (Mersive), and a Document Camera. This article explains how to use each option, manage audio and camera controls, and properly shut down the room when finished.
For technical assistance, contact the Educational Technologies Office (ETO) at 434‑924‑7086.
♿ Accessibility Features
Keyboard Navigation Tips
- Wake systems: move the mouse or press any key
- Navigate menus and controls: Tab / Shift + Tab
- Activate buttons: Enter or Return
- Adjust sliders and camera movement: Arrow keys
Screen Reader (VoiceOver / Narrator) Tips
- Toggle VoiceOver (macOS): Command (⌘) + F5
- Toggle Narrator (Windows): Ctrl + Windows + Enter
- Example labels you may hear:
- “Lectern Laptop, button”
- “PC, button”
- “Doc Cam, button”
- “Camera controls, window”
🧭 Visual guide: A wall‑mounted touch panel with large source buttons (Lectern Laptop, PC, Wireless, Doc Cam). HDMI and USB cables are located on the table. The document camera sits on the podium.
🚀 Quick Fix
- Touch the panel to wake the system.
- Select your presentation option (Lectern Laptop, PC, Wireless, or Doc Cam).
- Present your content.
- Power down using the panel before exiting the room.
Main Instructions
🔌 Option 1: Wired Laptop (HDMI + USB)
Use this option for full AV functionality.
✅ Provides:
- In‑room displays
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Cameras
Steps
- Touch anywhere on the touch panel to begin.
- Locate the HDMI and USB cables on the table.
- Connect both HDMI and USBto your laptop.
- USB adapters are available from ETO (Ridley 121) if needed.
- Select Lectern Laptop on the touch panel.
- In Zoom, Teams, or other software, select the room camera and microphone.
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If using a USB adapter on Windows, audio may appear as:
“Crestron (3‑HD Audio Driver for Display Audio)”
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If using a USB adapter on Windows, audio may appear as:
- Adjust audio and camera settings as needed.
🖥️ Option 2: In‑Room PC
Use this option for full AV functionality without connecting a laptop.
Steps
- Touch the panel to wake the system.
- Select PC on the panel.
- Wake the PC if needed by clicking the mouse or pressing a key.
- Sign in using the mouse and keyboard.
- In your conferencing software, select the room camera and microphone.
📡 Option 3: Wireless Sharing (Mersive)
Use this option for display sharing only.
⚠️ Limitations
- Displays only
- Microphone and cameras are not available
- Audio support may vary
Steps
- Touch the panel to begin.
- Select Wireless.
- Follow the on‑screen instructions shown on the in‑room display.
- Connect using your device as prompted.
📄 Option 4: Document Camera
Use this option to display physical documents or objects.
Steps
- Touch the panel to wake the system.
- Select Doc Cam.
- Power on the document camera using the silver power buttonon the right side.
- The camera may take a few moments to turn on.
- When finished, power off the document camera.
🎛️ Additional Controls
Audio
- Use the sliders on the bottom and rightof the home screen to adjust:
- In‑room speakers
- Lectern microphone level
- For advanced microphone settings, select the sliders icon in the lower‑left corner.
- Portable microphones are located in the bottom‑left cabinet of the podium.
Camera
- Select the Camera icon in the lower‑left corner.
- Preview the camera in Zoom or Teams.
- Use + / – buttons to zoom in or out.
- Use arrow controls to pan or tilt the camera.
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4 camera presetsare available:
- Adjust the camera.
- Press and hold a preset to overwrite it.
- Exit camera controls by tapping the Camera icon again or tapping the grey background.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Always connect both HDMI and USB when using a laptop.
- Wireless (Mersive) does not support cameras or microphones.
- Power off the document camera after use.
- Power down the room using the panel before exiting.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
1️⃣ No Display on Screens
- Confirm the correct source is selected on the panel.
- Check HDMI connection for wired use.
2️⃣ No Audio or Microphone
- Verify USB is connected.
- Re‑select the room audio device in your software.
3️⃣ Camera Not Working
- Confirm you are not using Wireless mode.
- Re‑select the room camera in Zoom or Teams.
4️⃣ In‑Room PC Unresponsive
- Wake the PC with mouse or keyboard.
- Restart if needed.
If issues persist, contact ETO.
📌 Frequently Asked Questions
Which option should I use for Zoom or Teams with video and audio?
Use Lectern Laptop or In‑Room PC.
Do I need adapters?
Some laptops require USB‑C or HDMI adapters. Adapters are available from ETO (Ridley 121).
Where are portable microphones stored?
In the bottom‑left cabinet of the podium.
🎯 UVA / EHD Best Practices
- Use wired or in‑room PC for hybrid or recorded sessions
- Test audio and camera before participants join
- Return cables and power off devices after use
- Save camera presets for frequently used positions
- Contact ETO early for support needs
🧰 Quick Summary
- Room 237 supports Wired Laptop, In‑Room PC, Wireless (Mersive), and Document Camera
- Wired and PC options provide full AV
- Wireless is display‑only
- Audio and camera controls are available on the panel
- Always power down before leaving
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