Using the Extron Touch Panel: Room Control
Introduction:
The Extron touch panel in your room provides convenient control over various AV components,
including displays, video sources, audio settings, a PTZ camera, and now added functions to
mute the video output and microphone. This guide outlines the functions and controls available
on the updated touch panel interface.
Touch Panel Layout:
The touch panel is equipped with the following controls:
1. Power On/Off Button:
- Press this button to turn the entire AV system on or off. Ensure that all necessary devices are
powered on before using other controls.
2. Desktop Button:
- This button allows you to display the content from a connected computer or laptop on the
room's display. Press it to toggle between the computer's display and other sources.
3. HDMI Button:
- Use this button to switch to an HDMI source, such as a laptop, Blu-ray player, gaming console, or
other compatible device. Press the button to toggle between HDMI sources.
4. Main Volume Slider:
- Slide the volume control up or down to adjust the main audio output level for the room's
speakers.
5. Video Mute Button:
- Press this button to mute or unmute the video output to the projector. When muted, the
projector will not display any video content.
6. Mic Mute Button:
- Press this button to mute or unmute the microphone in the room. When muted, the
microphone will not pick up sound.
7. PTZ Camera Controls:
- These controls allow you to manipulate a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera for capturing video:
- Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons: Adjust the camera's position by panning and tilting in the
specified direction.
- Home Preset: Return the camera to its default home position.
- Wide 1 Preset: Recall a preset camera position optimized for a specific view.
- Wide 2 Preset: Recall another preset camera position for a different view.
- Auto Tracking On/Off: Enable or disable the camera's automatic tracking feature, which
follows motion in the room.
Using the Controls:
1. Power On/Off:
- To turn the AV system on, press the "Power On" button.
- To turn the AV system off, press the "Power Off" button. Confirm any prompts if required.
2. Source Selection:
- Press the "Desktop" button to switch to the connected computer's display.
- Press the "HDMI" button to cycle through available HDMI sources.
3. Audio Control:
- Slide the "Main Volume" control up to increase the room's audio volume and down to
decrease it.
4. Video Mute:
- Press the "Video Mute" button to toggle the video output to the projector on or off. When
muted, the projector will not display video content.
5. Mic Mute:
- Press the "Mic Mute" button to toggle the microphone in the room on or off. When muted,
the microphone will not pick up sound.
6. PTZ Camera Control:
- Use the directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right) to adjust the camera's position.
- Press "Home Preset" to return the camera to its default position.
- Select "Wide 1 Preset" or "Wide 2 Preset" for predefined camera views.
- Use "Auto Tracking On" to enable automatic motion tracking and "Auto Tracking Off" to
disable it.
Tips and Troubleshooting:
- Make sure the touch panel is responsive. If it doesn't respond, check for any error messages,
or contact technical support.
- If the PTZ camera controls aren't functioning as expected, ensure that the camera is powered
on and correctly integrated with the control system.
- For optimal audio quality, adjust the "Main Volume" slider to a comfortable level.
- Utilize the "Video Mute" and "Mic Mute" buttons to control video output and microphone
audio effectively.
Conclusion:
With the updated Extron touch panel's user-friendly interface, you can easily control various
aspects of the AV system in your room, including video and microphone functions. Familiarize
yourself with these added controls to enhance your AV experience and ensure smooth
interactions during presentations and meetings.
These troubleshooting steps cover a wide range of potential issues. If you're not comfortable
performing certain steps or the issue persists, please call the Helpdesk at x4444 or enter a
service ticket at the following URL:
https://calbaptist.freshservice.com