Dartmouth College A&S Audiovisual Systems Overview

Dartmouth College A&S

Audiovisual Systems Overview

Classroom Technology Services

Last Rev: 11/13/20

A&S AV Systems Overview | Table of Contents of 18

Basic | Advance | Auditorium | Group | Huddle | Meeting | Executive

Table of Contents

General Conditions for all Systems _______________________________________________ 3

General Control and Control Automation ________________________________________________ 3

Control and Monitoring ______________________________________________________________ 3

Service and Maintenance ____________________________________________________________ 3

Basic System _________________________________________________________________ 4

Typical Layout (Lectern)- Basic System __________________________________________________ 5

Typical Layout (Credenza) – Basic System________________________________________________ 6

User Interface – Basic System _________________________________________________________ 7

Advanced System _____________________________________________________________ 8

AV Template _______________________________________________________________________ 8

Typical Layout – Advanced System _____________________________________________________ 9

User Interface – Advanced System ____________________________________________________ 10

Auditorium Standard _________________________________________________________ 11

AV Template ______________________________________________________________________ 11

Layout Example (each auditorium requires unique review) ________________________________ 12

Group-Learning System _______________________________________________________ 13

AV Template ______________________________________________________________________ 13

Huddle Space System _________________________________________________________ 14

AV Template ______________________________________________________________________ 14

Typical Layout – Huddle Space _______________________________________________________ 14

Meeting/Conference Room System ______________________________________________ 15

AV Template ______________________________________________________________________ 15

Typical Layout – Meeting/Conference Room ____________________________________________ 16

Presentation/Executive Conference Room ________________________________________ 17

AV Template ______________________________________________________________________ 17

Typical Layout – Presentation/Executive Conference Room ________________________________ 18



General Conditions for all Systems

General Control and Control Automation

• When a source is selected, the display will power on and screens will lower • When system is powered off, the projectors will power off, the screens will raise, audio will be

returned to default volume (via preset), and all video/audio sources and mutes will be cleared. Amps will enter standby.

• When a source is selected, audio and projector mute should clear • System power down on room occupancy trigger (1 hour after last captured movement) • Individual screen control • Individual projector power control

Control and Monitoring

• Remote monitoring of system state

• Alerts on equipment failure

• Remote access to UCI

• Remote access to switcher

• Ability to power cycle entire unit

Future Control

• Ability to power cycle specific components

Service and Maintenance

• Input redundancy (extra HDMI input available in case of failure)

• Deployable UCI in case of interface failure

• Power sequencing for components

• On-hand spares for quick replacement

• No Zip Ties- velcrow ties only

Full provisions and general AV requirements

can be found in the following

documentation

General AV Specifications

Infrastructure Requirements

Classroom and Meeting Space Design Guide

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nq_n4_fw_pz-66mtUHziToqUuCQgni9x/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1DUb9aNrLsXm9fgSP69ico8PVpR0Z8m/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-qNCAS_GzNxxVeungB0CLSGkYi2h5VS/view?usp=sharing



Basic System

A basic system provides a room with a control system with the ability to connect devices and present or collaborate using a dedicated MacOS computer, Wireless Display Gateway, and connections for portable equipment. The system is controlled via a button pack and the equipment is housed in a lectern or stand-alone rack. The system supports larger room sizes by including a dedicated Lavalier Microphone and second display with mirrored content for better visibility.

Ideal for rooms sizes: Small - 1-24 seats | Medium - 24-59 seats | Large - 59-100 seats

Activities/Actions

• Presentation activities including display of rich media (images, video), and audio reinforcement

• Lecture capture to record lectures (software based)

• Use of web-based conferencing software for basic external collaboration (e.g. external speakers)

• Student engagement activities, such as Poll Everywhere polling

• Faculty able to annotate slides and notes on screen using "digital ink" – additional iPad or tablet required

• Can be used in multiple teaching modalities and disciplines, including STEM and humanities

AV Template

Display (one of three methods dependent on physical space)

Projector and Screen or

Flatpanel Display (up to 85” diagonal) or

Ultra-Short-Throw and Projectable Whiteboard

Audio Point source speakers flanking the display

Audio in and audio out on AV rack

Lavalier Mic (substitute for audio in) for medium and large rooms

Inputs Classroom Computer: Mac Mini rack mounted with local display, mouse, and keyboard

Input cable for user devices (HDMI)

Wireless display for presentation or collaboration (up to 4 users simultaneously)

Rack HDMI for auxiliary devices as needed

Capture/Camera USB camera attached to Mac Mini and fixed to local display provides visuals and microphone for capture clients run on Classroom computer

IP Support Camera

Control Wall mounted or table-top button pack

Future Features (In development) Emergency Broadcast System (EMS) integration

Panopto Scheduled Capture with IP camera and Lav Presenter Microphone



Typical Layout (Lectern)- Basic System

Typical Rack Elevation (Lectern)



Typical Layout (Credenza) – Basic System

Typical Rack Elevation (Credenza)



User Interface – Basic System

Control: System is controlled through a button pack that facilitates source routing to the projector, projection screen control, power control of the projector or flatpanel, and program volume in the room.

Automation:

• When a source is sent to the display, the display will power on and screens will lower • When system is powered off, the projectors will power off, the screens will raise, audio will be

returned to default volume, and all sources will be cleared • When a source is selected, audio and projector mute should clear

Feedback:

• Selected sources should have a solid indicator to identify selection • Project/Display warming should have a blinking indicator to identify status • Projector Mute will have a blinking indicator to indicate that projector mute is active.

Monitoring:

• Remote control needs to be available for the core functions of projector and system power on and power off.

• Scheduling room on and off



Advanced System

The advanced system provides the support for up to two sources to be projected simultaneously. Additional infrastructure supports scheduled room capture service. This solution is well suited for medium or large spaces.

Ideal for rooms sizes: Medium - 24-59 seats | Large - 59-100 seats

Activities/Actions


• Lecture capture to record lectures (dedicated appliance with scheduling ability)





AV Template

Display Up to Two Projectors and screens with comparative display function

Audio Point source speakers flanking the display

Ceiling speakers providing distributed audio to audience


Up to Two Lavalier Mics for presenter

Up to Two Wireless Handheld for audience participation

Podium Microphone for presenter

Input Mac Mini rack mounted with local display, mouse, and keyboard

HDMI cable for user devices



Capture/Camera Fixed camera (ePTZ) or PTZ camera at the rear of room to capture content on the main writing surface

Content sent to “Main” projector

Directional Ceiling Microphones for capture

USB bridge interface to classroom computer for camera and microphone use with soft client conferencing

Control Wall mounted or table top touch panel

Future Features Emergency Broadcast System (EMS) integration



Typical Layout – Advanced System



User Interface – Advanced System

The Advanced System Standard provides control for system functions including discrete source routing for comparative display, camera control through presets, program volume control, and multiple speech reinforcement controls. The GUI is designed for a 10” panel with no live source preview. Help guides will be provided through a persistent dartgo link to a static instruction manual. The goal of the interface is to reduce button presses required to interface with the system and rely on the intuitive nature of the interface to guide users through its function. GUI will need to be modified depending on installation application (i.e. if there is a single projector instead of two, or if there are less microphones). GUI has been designed to scale down as needed.

Full GUI Guide and Descriptions can be found here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4miMbrxb35_9Bn2PqTljo6_6rMwcxYq/view?usp=sharing



Auditorium Standard

The auditorium system provides a multi-source projection system for large auditorium spaces. The standard includes additional infrastructure that supports multiple microphones and audio and video outputs for press and media production for academic and campus events.

Ideal for spaces with more than 100 seats

Activities/Actions


• Lecture capture to record lectures (dedicated appliance with scheduling ability)





AV Template

Display Up to Three Projectors and screens with comparative display function

Video output mirroring main projector at rear of room

Audio Point source speakers flanking the display(s)

Ceiling speakers providing distributed audio to audience


Audio output at the rear of the room

Up to Four Lavalier Mics for presenter

Up to Four Wireless Handheld for audience participation

Podium Microphone for presenter

Assistive Listening System with at least minimum receivers based on seat count

Input Mac Mini rack mounted with local display, mouse, and keyboard

HDMI cable for user devices



Capture/Camera Fixed camera (ePTZ) or PTZ camera at the rear of room to capture content on the main writing surface

Content sent to “Main” projector

Directional Ceiling Microphones for capture

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USB bridge interface to classroom computer for camera and microphone use with soft client conferencing

Video (HDMI) output at the rear of the room for display content

Control Wall mounted or table-top touch panel

Future Features Emergency Broadcast System (EMS) integration

Layout Example (each auditorium requires unique review)



Group-Learning System

The Group-Learning system supports a multiple team stations with discrete user inputs for video display and program audio. The team stations can be synced with a primary presentation display to show the same content as the presenter’s station. Control Is performed through a touch panel with simple use case driven controls, nominally, send presentation to all stations, team break out, announcement.

Ideal for spaces with fixed seating in up to 8 team arrangements

Activities/Actions



• Students can interact with display using their laptops wirelessly

• Faculty is able to change modes of technology use to meet the needs of the learning activities (three main modes)

o Present – send content from teaching display to all team stations o Break Out – provides each team station their own display to share content o Announcement – mutes the video on all displays except the instructors

AV Template

Presentation Station

Display Projector and screen or

Flat Panel Display (up to 85”)

Ultra-short-throw projector and projectable whiteboard

Input HDMI cable for user devices

Wireless display for presentation or collaboration (unlimited users simultaneously)

Mac Mini rack mounted with local display, mouse, and keyboard

Team Station

Display Flat Panel Display (up to 85”)

Ultra-short-throw projector and projectable whiteboard

Input HDMI cable for user devices

Wireless display for presentation or collaboration (unlimited users simultaneously)

General

Audio Ceiling speakers providing distributed audio to audience


Control Wall mounted or table-top touch panel



Huddle Space System

A huddle space features a lightweight technology solution that includes a direct view display with a hardwired connection and wireless display gateway for user provided devices. An occupancy sensor controls the power status of the display and volume control is manipulated on the user provided devices. Huddle spaces will typically seat 4-6 occupants. Activities/Actions

• Presentation of content from a laptop through wired or wireless connection

• Multiple participants can share content on screen simultaneously to digitally collaborate

• Remote participants can be viewed through a larger display from a web conference on a user provided laptop

AV Template


Audio Sound bar

Input Input cable for user devices (HDMI)


Control/Automation Display powered up and down on room occupancy state


Typical Layout – Huddle Space



Meeting/Conference Room System A meeting room system features a direct view display, all-in-one microphone/camera/speaker device, hardwired connection, and wireless gateway for user provided devices. The system is controlled through a button pack on the wall or fixed table and provides volume, power, and source switching capabilities. A meeting room will typically seat 6-10 occupants. Activities/Actions




• Participants can be seen and heard by remote participants through a system camera and microphone connected to user provided laptop with web conferencing

AV Template


Audio Sound bar (all-in-one)

Beam-forming microphone array (all-in-one) (12’ max pickup)



Camera Wide FOV, High definition (all-in-one)


Wall mount or table-top button pack


Alternative with Zoom Room


Audio Sound bar (all-in-one)

Beam-forming microphone array (all-in-one) (12’ max pickup)

Input Auxiliary Input cable for user devices (HDMI)

Zoom Room CPU

Camera Wide FOV, High definition (all-in-one)


Table-top touch panel with ultrasonic sound proximity ability and run Zoom interface




Typical Layout – Meeting/Conference Room



Presentation/Executive Conference Room A presentation or executive conference room features a screen and projector with distributed audio. Users can connect their devices through a hardwired or wireless gateway. A dedicated camera and ceiling microphone(s) provide conferencing capabilities to user provided devices. The system is controlled through a button pack available on the fixed table or wall. A presentation/executive room will typically seat 10+ occupants. A meeting room will typically seat 6-10 occupants. Activities/Actions




• Participants can be seen and heard by remote participants through a system camera and microphone connected to user provided laptop with web conferencing

AV Template

Display Projector and Screen or

Ultra-short-throw projector and projectable surface

Audio Distributed Audio

Up to two ceiling mounted microphone with beam-forming microphone array



Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ), High definition

Control/Automation Display power down on room occupancy state

Wall mount or table-top button pack

Interface for camera/microphones to connect to computer


Alternative with Zoom Room


Audio Distributed Audio

Up to two ceiling mounted microphone with beam-forming microphone array

Input Auxiliary Input cable for user devices (HDMI)

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Zoom Room CPU

Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ), High definition

Control/Automation Display power down on room occupancy state

Table-top touch panel with ultrasonic sound proximity ability and run Zoom interface


Typical Layout – Presentation/Executive Conference Room

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