Rice University

Classroom Technologies

HNZ 207 Hanszen College

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  • Conference Room Front/Center View
  • Conference Room Instructor View
  • Conference Room Rear View-Projector Off
  • Conference Room Rear View-Projector On
Room Type
Classroom - SCALAR/Flexible
Seats
32 - Tables & Chairs
Lighting
Fluorescent
Zoned
Windows
Windows without blinds/shades
Writing Surface
Whiteboard
12'(W) x 4'(W)
Projection Surface
Retractable (motorized)
6'(W) x 4'(H)
Computers
Instructor PC
1 PCs
1 Laptop VGA Ports
Outlets
Power at seats? No
Video Conferencing
Available? No
Accessibility
Student Wheelchair Access? Yes
Instructor Wheelchair Access? Yes
Flooring
Carpet

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Technology Instructions

Podium 3 - Lite

The "Podium 3 - Lite" class of podium is controlled by a "flip-top button controller" which is located on the lift section of the podium surface. This "flip-top button controller" houses all podium activation controls, projector on/off buttonvolume up/downsource selection buttons, and screen control buttons. This style podium is only equipped with a PC.

Classroom activation:

1 - Projector:

To activate the projector, you must press the "on" button on the "flip-top button controller" the "on" button is located on the left side of the controller. When the "on" button is pressed, the light on the button will begin to blink, informing the user that the projector has begun the warmup process.  The projector is ready to use when the light stops blinking and switches to solid.  To deactivate the projector, you must press the "off" button directly below the "on" button, the projector will then begin the shutdown process.

2 - Source Selection:

Once the projector is on, you may select a source to use.  Source buttons are clearly visible and marked on the "flip-top button controller".  Depending on the source with which the room is equipped, you may select PC, VGA Laptop or aux video (for any device connected to the aux inputs on the controller).  

Note: This room is only equipped with a VGA laptop connection and DVI laptop connection, no other connections to the projector are possible.

Note:  The selected computer, (PC) may be in hibernation mode, thus you will have to "wiggle" the mouse or press the "Esc" (escape) button on the keyboard to wake the computer.

3 - Monitor:

The monitor should be left on at all times, however “sleep mode” does activate after no source is present for 15 minutes.  To wake the monitor, you must first activate the system at the "flip-top button controller", wake the computer you plan to use by pressing the escape button or wiggling the mouse.  Once the computer is operational an image should be presented on the monitor.  It’s possible the monitor was powered off if no image is viewable on the monitor.  Please locate the monitor power button and press to activate the monitor (location of power button will vary depending on monitor model).  If the power has been activated and no image is present on the monitor, please call OIT operations at 713-348-4989 and a technician will be dispatched to assist.

4 - Audio:

There are three audio levels that must be taken into consideration when operating room audio.  The computer audio should be at max level.  The software audio should also be adjusted accordingly.  The room volume can then be adjusted at the "flip-top button controller", using the volume up/down button.  An indicator light will then raise and lower, indicating a rough room volume level.  

5 - Microphones (if applicable):

Please see the corresponding microphone "tab" for room specific instructions.

Note:  Not all classrooms are equipped with microphones.  

Note: Microphones "cannot be added" to the room without them being previously equipped in the room audio/video system.

Issues, questions, or urgent assistance please contact OIT Operations desk at 713-348-4989