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Audiovisual Services

Classroom AV

UVic’s classrooms are found across campus and vary in size. They typically have seating for 40-60 people, up to a maximum of 120.

If you want to learn more about a specific classroom, Media Services offers free demonstrations in any classroom on campus.

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AV equipment

The classroom AV system is controlled with either mechanical buttons (found in the AV cabinet or mounted on the desktop) or a touchscreen panel. It includes:

  • widescreen video data projector (VDP) (some rooms have multiple VDPs or displays)
  • stereo speakers
  • wireless mic
  • built-in Windows classroom computer
  • HDMI cable to connect your device
  • VGA and 3.5mm audio cables (only in some rooms)
  • document camera

Accessibility

Our classroom AV configuration includes:

  • fixed height instructor station counter
  • cabinet door without handles or lift assist hinges. The door may fall open if you're unable to hold its weight
  • equipment controlled with a touchscreen fixed in place on the counter top
  • pull-down projector screen

We recognize that these features present accessibility issues and are working to mitigate them.

If you need in-person assistance, please contact the Computer Help Desk.

AV keys

Don't forget your keys!

You'll need an AV key to use classroom AV system and computer. To avoid delays, sign out a key from your department office before your first class and always bring it with you when you're teaching.

Use the classroom PC

Follow these steps to use the classroom Windows computer to share your screen or a presentation.

  1. Unlock and open the AV cabinet with your key.
  2. If your room has touchscreen controls, press the unlock button (inside the cabinet). This will enable the touchscreen panels and power on the other equipment.
  3. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake the computer up.
  4. Sign in to the computer with your NetLink ID and passphrase.
  5. Use the mechanical buttons or the touchscreen controls to select PC or Computer as your video source. You can change the input source at any time.
    • Classrooms with two projectors can choose different input sources for each display.
  6. Make sure the sound level is turned partway up and the sound isn't muted.
    • In rooms with mechanical buttons, the lights next to the volume buttons flash when the sound is muted.

If you want to record or amplify your voice, you must set up the wireless mic.

Troubleshooting

If you're not using video recording, livestreaming, or meeting software select other user near the lower-left corner of the sign-in screen.

If you are, restart the computer.

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