MTSS EQUIPMENT

COMPUTER ON WHEELS (COW)

• Equipped with Laptop, VHS/DVD Player, Video Projector, and Amplified Speaker

• Mobile Cart• AC Powered with Ethernet Cable provided• Ability to show various media in non-equipped

classrooms• Online checkout only by faculty/staff

• Projects images onto screen from sources such as PC, VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, Document Camera, iPad, etc.

• VGA, RCA, HDMI, DVI inputs (depending on model)• VGA output• MTSS uses various models of Epson• Found in most media classrooms and on all COWs• Portable models for off-campus use• Can be checked out by faculty and staff only

VIDEO PROJECTOR (VP)

AMPLIFIED SPEAKER (AMP/SPK)

• AKA ‘Anchor’• Used to amplify sound from Laptop, VHS, DVD, and Blu-

ray• 25 Watt • Found on COWs• Individual Volume, Bass, and Treble control• RCA and ¼ inch Headphone inputs• Can be checked out by faculty/staff

DOCUMENT CAMERA (VPM)

• Projects solid surfaced objects with upper lamp and transparent slides with lower lamp

• VGA output• Found in most multimedia rooms• Various makes and models used on campus• Can be checked out by faculty and staff only

DVD CAMCORDER (CC)

• Records video on DVD minis• Mini DVD-R is recommended disc• Will play in most DVD players• Handheld and can be used with/without a tripod• Everyone can check them out• Comes with AC Adapter and charged battery

CASSETTE RECORDER (CR)

• Plays and records on standard cassette tape, which can be purchased at ITS

• AC power• Mic input and audio output• Individual volume control• Can be checked out by everyone

CD PLAYER/BOOMBOX (CDA)

• Plays CDs and cassettes• Can record on cassette• Preset Sound Modes and MegaBass• Headphone jack• Can be checked out by everyone

VHS/DVD COMBO (VHS/DVD)

• Plays VHS,DVD, and CD• Component, Composite, and RF outputs• Composite audio/video inputs• Part of each Cow and in most multimedia rooms• Various makes and models• Can be checked out by faculty/staff

BLU-RAY PLAYER (BLU)

• Plays Blu-ray, DVD, and CD• Composite, Component, and HDMI outputs (depending on

model)• Digital Audio out• Found in some multimedia rooms • Will eventually replace VHS/DVD• Various makes and models• Can be checked out by faculty/staff

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR (OH)

• Projects transparent objects onto screen• Focus knob• Found in some classrooms• Dead technology• Can be checked out by everyone

LAPTOP (LT)

• Windows OS • Wireless capability• Microsoft Office • Multiple USB ports• VGA, mini outs• Mic input• Comes with mouse, AC adapter• Model may vary• Can be checked out by faculty/staff. Classroom use only

LOANER LAPTOP (LL)

• Windows OS • Netbook• Wireless capability• Microsoft Office• Local administrator account• Multiple USB ports• VGA, mini outs• Mic input• Comes with mouse, AC adapter, Ethernet cable, and VGA cable• Model may vary• Two-week loan period. Requested online only by faculty/staff. Need

48hrs notice.

MEDIA CLASSROOMS

EDUCATION 115 RACKHDMI and composite inputs

Blu-ray Player

PC

TV Tuner

Crestron Processor

RS-232 Ports

USB Switcher

Power Conditioner

FUNCTION OF RACK COMPONENTS HDMI/Composite inputs - Allows users to plug in external media devices to use through the

media system.

Blu-ray player - Plays Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs through the projector and house sound system.

PC - Displays computer content

Tuner - The system’s cable TV channel tuner, which is controlled through the touch panel.

Crestron Processor - The ‘brains’ of the system. A complete presentation control and signal routing solution for classrooms. Integrating the control system, multimedia switcher, audio processor, and amplifier into a single 2-space rack mount package. The processor eliminates the need for separate components without forfeiting performance or flexibility.

RS-232 ports - provides two independent bidirectional RS-232/422/485 COM ports. Typical applications include control of display devices, switchers, lighting systems, security systems, and more.

USB Switcher - Allows for multiple HDMI inputs to be routed into a single HDMI output.

Power Conditioner - Device that acts in one or more ways to deliver a voltage of the proper level and characteristics to enable rack equipment to function properly.

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