Podium instructions
Press anywher on the main page to begin. This will turn on the presentation switcher system. The Screens will automatically lower, the the projectors and monitors will turn on and the initial room volume will be set.
( If the screen is blank, touch the blank screen once for the welcome screen )
Main Page after start up
Desktop Selection
Power on the desktop computer in the podium, if desktop is not on. The images should appear on the projector screens and back monitor. Use the mic volume and room volume to adjust the in room volume levels. This page also is able to control the camera for when using zoom or another hybrid application.
Video mute- mutes the displays in the room.
CAMERA - To move the camera use the 
to move camera up, down, left and right. Use + and - icon to zoom in and out. To program a preset arrange the camera the way you would like it then hold one of the preset buttons for 3 seconds to save the look you want the camera to go to.
Program Audio- raises and lowers the in room volume. Program audio can be muted/ unmuted.
Podium mic - raises and lowers the podium Mircrophone leveles. Podium Mic can be muted / unmuted.
Privacy button will be RED on Startup. This mutes the mics and camera, but doesn't affect local in-room presentations. Press the privacy button to unmute the mics and camera for hybrid classes. Button will be grey
Speakers in ceiling have a red light when in Privacy mode.
Speakers in ceiling have a green light when active.
For Conferencing, the camera and mircophone audio selection on the desktop or instructor PC or Mac should be Echo Cancelling Speakerphone.
For regular in room audio, the audio selection in the windows or Mac sound setting should be SVI-series for HDMI audio.
For advanced display options, select the ADVANCED BUTTON on the lower left of the panel. This will allow for extended desktop settings and where to send the extended desktop display, for example.
Note: For Audio to be heard from a selection, that input must go to the left projector.
DEVICE CONTROL
To raise and lower the screens during the presentation after he system is on, select the Device control. Device control can be used to raise one screen and power off a specific projector if one wants to use one projector and screen only and write on the board, example.
Note: this is not the main system shut down page.
Laptop Selection
USB-C
1. Connect the USB-C cable to your laptop.
2. Select the Laptop Icon on the panel.
3. Push button on auto swither to input 1 if not already on input 1. Do this by pushing the button on top of the switcher box. (Located on middle shelf on top of computer)
4. Be sure your laptop is turned on.
5. Be sure your image is mirrored or duplicate.
HDMI
1. Select the Laptop Icon on the touch screen.
2. Push button on auto swither to input 2 if not already on input 2. Do this by pushing the button on top of the switcher box.
3. Plug in provided HDMI cable and select Laptop on the panel to display your PC or Mac Laptop. The system will also accept an HDMI to USB C adapter.
- When connecting a Laptop Please remember to mirror your image by either pressing FN+F8 or
+ P (Select Mirror image). If these options do not work you might have to go to graphic display options and may need further help. If so please contact us at the number below.
- Mac users click the Mac symbol
choose System Preferences. Choose displays click arrangement tab. In lower left corner of the Arrangement panel select “Mirror displays”
NOTE: If you do not have a HDMI port you will need to get your own adapter. Click on the ADAPTERS link and you can see the different types of adapters that are available and will have to purchase.
IF you need help finding the adapter you need to please set up a meeting with us and we will be happy to help you find the adapter you need
3. For Wired Internet connection pug in the Ethernet cable into your laptop
4. If you hook up to our wireless access please click on the link General Wireless access. If you are trying to connect to the Unsecured wireless access click on this link. Open Wireless access. We suggest this link.
The panel controls are similar for the laptop as the desktop/PC.
For regular in-room audio, the audio selection in windows sound setting should be SVI-series for HDMI audio.
Video mute - mutes the display in the room
Program Audio - raises and lowers the in room volume. Program audio can be muted/unmuted.
Podium mic - raises and lowers the podium Microphone levels. Podium Mic can be muted/unmuted.
Advanced - add a 2nd input source on the 2nd screen, i.e. doc cam or desktop to the laptop selection
Since there is only one output for the instructor PC or Mac it is not likely possible to have multiple images of the PC or Mac on the screens as the desktop does. The image will be either duplicate (mirrored) or extended mode.
Conferencing Using laptop.
Plug the provided USB cable on the podium into the laptop. This USB cable will allow the laptop to use the in room camera and microphones. For conferencing, the camera and microphones.
For conferencing, the camera and microphone selection on the instructor PC or Mac should be Echo Cancelling Speakerphone.
Privacy button will be RED on startup. This mutes the mics and camera, but doesn't affect local in-room presentations. Press the privacy button to unmute the mics and camera for hybrid classes. Button will be grey.
DOC CAM
Select Doc cam on the panel. In advanced mode the Doc cam can be sent to a single screen with an additional source (Desktop, PC, or wireless presentation) on the 2nd screen.
Wireless Presentation - Mersive solstice
More modern directions from Mersive site.
https://documentation.mersive.com/content/pdf/solsticeuserguide.pdf
1) Select the Wireless button on the panel for the Solstice device. You should see the image below. This is for wireless presentations - from PC, MacBook, ipad, surface pro, etc.
***This is for wirelss presentation, not to set networking staff lan or public LAN for Internet browsing ***
*** When using wireless presentation device you can not surf on the web while using wireless presentation device ***
1) Connect the wireless NEIU network on your device then type in the ip address shown on the screen for the mersive solstice.
2) Enter the ip address in a browser and download the app.
3) Be sure to put in a name for the device when prompted. Push Continue to go to the next step.
4) Tap the enter IP tab.
5) Enter the Ip address ( Use the Internal IP address. this address changes from room to room.)
6) After the IP address is entered the device will attempt to connect to the Mersive device.
7) Once connected it will ask for the Key in order to complete the connection. Type in the Key that shows on the projection screen (The Key changes with each connection).
8) The Solstice device will inform you that it will start capturing everything that is displayed on your device. Tap the start now when ready.
9) Once the start of the Solstice device it will give you a main screen to allow you to project to the screen.
10) When finished just click on the disconnect tab on the top to Disconnect your device from the Solstice device.
At the end of class, press the RED shutdown button on the top left of the screen to shut down the system. Press Yes to confirm shutdown on the shutdown confirm page.
NOTE if you can not brign the screens up and down but the crestron system there is also a control switch on the wall to raise and lower the screen.
Please shut down the system at the end of class!
For Help with AV issues call 773 442 5060 or email callctr@neiu.edu. For Internet connectivity or computer issues dial the help desk at H.E.L.P or 4357 or email helpdesk@neiu.edu
or
Use our teamdynamix system through NEIUportal
(SN) =SPECIAL NOTE:
When using a Mac with an M1 chip. Please use the USB-C connection. The audio will have to be sent to the laptop speakers in order to stop video playback glitch.