Touch Link Panel Instructions

Figure 1_Touch Link Panel

Registrar classrooms may include a Touch Link Panel, which will control the Audio Visual technology within the classroom. Users control the technology through the use of virtual buttons pressed on the touch screen. The appearance of the touch panel will vary based on the technology within the room. This document will give instructions on how top use the Touch Link Panel, with the different variations of technology in LEMP classrooms. Featured is LEMP's standardized template, installed in newly upgraded rooms.

Starting the System

The Touch Link Panel will be installed on either the teaching station or on a wall in the front of the room. The Touch Link Panel monitors activity through a motion sensor. If the touch panel appears off, walk up to the Touch Panel and wave your hand in front of the Touch Panel.

The following image should appear (See Figure 2_Touch Panel_Start Page):

Figure 2_Touch Panel_Start Page

Lighting and Microphone Control on Start Page

If the room includes microphones and lighting control, they can be controlled independently without turning on all of the other technology.

Lighting Control and Microphone Only buttons can be found on the bottom of the Touch Link Panel (See Figure 2_Touch Panel_Start Page)
Press each button once, and the following image should appear (See Figure 2.1_Touch Panel_Start Page_Microphone and Lighting Control):

Figure 2.1_Touch Paenl_Start Page_Microphone and Lighting Control

Lighting in the room can be adjusted by selecting different presets. These presets are described by different numbers.
The microphone volume is controlled by up and down arrows. There is also an option to Mute the microphone. If Mute is selected, it will appear orange. Press the button again to unmute the microphones.
When pressing buttons allow the system time to respond.

Starting Single Display AV Presentation

To start the system select the center button labeled AV Presentation (See Figure 2_Touch Panel_Start Page). From there, commands will be sent to the different technology to turn on.

Starting Dual Display AV Presentation

Some classrooms may have the option of Dual or Single Projection. Only one will be able to be selected per session. To switch modes, the system will need to be turned off and then on again. To start the system select either Dual Projector or Center Projector (See Figure 2.2_Start Page_Dual Projection).

*Please note that some rooms with Dual Displays, such as Maxwell Auditorium and CST 1-019, do not have independent source control, and mirror a single source. This is due to the architecture of the room and so that everyone in the room can have the same viewing experience.

Figure 2.2_Start Page_Dual Projection

Controlling Technology

Figure 3_Touch Panel_Main Page

Based on the technology in the room, you will be able to control the following on the main page of the Touch Link Panel (See: Figure 3_Touch Panel_Main Page):

Camera Controls
Display Power
Display Source and Control
Lighting
Microphone Volume
Monitor Source
Playback Volume

Camera Controls

In rooms that have cameras installed, commands will be sent to turn the cameras on during the system start up. There will be a camera in the rear and front of the room, that can Pan, Tilt, and Zoom. The cameras can be previewed on the Wacom Monitor and are fed into the Windows Computer as a video source. These cameras can be used for applications such as Skype, Blackboard Collaborate, etc.

To control the cameras:

Press the button labeled Camera Controls on the main page of the touch panel (See: Figure 3_Touch Panel_Main Page)
The following page will appear (See: Figure 4_Camera Control Page)

Figure 4_Camera Control Page

Select which camera you would like to control (Front or Rear)
If there is a Wacom Monitor on the Teaching Station, it will give you a preview of the camera's video
Use the Zoom In/Out, Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to control the direction of the camera
Presets at the bottom of the control page, will set the camera to pre-defined locations
Press Close to return to the main page of the Touch Panel

Display Power

When starting the Audio Visual system, commands are sent to turn on the Display. This might be a television display or a projector. Users will also have the ability to turn the display on/off, or mute/unmute the display.

To control the display:

Turn the system on
In rooms that have dual projection, select the display you would like to control (See: Figure 3.1_Touch Panel_ Main Page_Display Power)
On the left column of the Main Page of the TLP, select Power On, Power Off, Video Mute to control the Power status of the Display (See: Figure 3.1_Touch Panel_ Main Page_Display Power)
Buttons that are selected will appear orange. If the display is muted, a message may appear, indicating that the display is muted. The button will need to be selected again to unmute the display.
Please note that if Power Off is selected, the Display may take several minutes to shut down, before being able to turn on again.

Figure 3.1_Touch Panel_ Main Page_Display Power

Display Source and Control

When starting the Audio Visual system, the Display will default to the Windows Computer. Users will have the ability to select different sources to be displayed. These sources will vary based on the technology in the room.

To select a source:

Turn the system on
For rooms with Dual Display, first select the desired display that the source will be sent to
On the upper menu bar, select the button of the desired source (See: Figure 8_Touch Panel Main Page Blu Ray)
Selecting a source button will send a command to the input device to turn on, and for its video signal to be sent to the display
If the source has remote control features, they may also be available on the touch panel
For instance, with a Blu-Ray player, the Touch Link Panel will display the same controls as on the remote (See: Figure 3.2_Touch Panel_Main Page_Blu Ray)

Figure 3.2_Touch Panel_Main Page_Blu Ray

Microphone and Playback Volume

On the right column of the Main Page of the touch panel, are the controls for the room audios. Based on the rooms technology, there are options to raise, lower, mute/unmute the main volume, and the Microphone Volume. (See: Figure 3.3_Touch Panel_Main Page_Volume Control)

Main volume will control playback volume/any volume being sent to the speakers from the selected display source (i.e. PC, Blu-Ray, HDMI, etc.)
Microphone Volume will control Microphones being used in the room. Most rooms will include 1 handheld and 1 lavalier microphone found in the teaching station.

Figure 3.3_Touch Panel_Main Page_Volume Control

System Utilities

Additional technology can be controlled through the System Utilities button on the Main Page of the touch panel. Controls for monitor source, lighting, volume, and screen controls can be found in the System Utilities.

To control additional technology:

Turn the system on
Press the System Utilities button on the lower left corner of the Main Page of the touch panel (See: Figure 3_Touch Panel_Main Page)
The following page will be recalled on the touch panel (See: Figure 5_System Utilities Page):

Figure 5_System Utilities Page

From this page, lighting presets, screen position, and teaching station monitor sources, can be selected
Press the close button to return to the main page of the touch panel

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