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Crestron Using the Crestron Control System The Crestron Control System allows presenters to seamlessly connect to the projector and audio system in the classroom. Everything is controlled via a touchscreen tablet located on the instructor station. Powering On If you are planning to use the instructor station computer, you can turn that on and log in. Turn the Crestron on by touching the Power button on the top right of the Crestron unit On the Crestron screen, touch the Begin button. This will automatically turn on the projector as well. Katie Baer Educational Technology Designer Kent State University at Stark March 2015

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Using the Crestron Control System

The Crestron Control System allows presenters to seamlessly connect to the projector and audio system

in the classroom. Everything is controlled via a touchscreen tablet located on the instructor station.

Powering On

If you are planning to use the instructor station computer, you can turn that on and log in.

Turn the Crestron on by touching the Power button on the top right of the Crestron unit

On the Crestron screen, touch the Begin button. This will automatically turn on the projector as well.

Katie Baer Educational Technology Designer Kent State University at Stark March 2015

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Selecting Your Source

On the Crestron screen, touch the name of the source you would like to present on the projector. You

can project the instructor station by touching the PC button. You can switch to project your Laptop

screen or the Air Media mobile app by touching those buttons at any time.

Computer Audio

There is a built-in speaker system so you can play audio from the computer for the class. This is useful

for showing online videos, DVDs, etc.

You can control the volume of the computer audio from the Crestron using the Speaker Vol Up and

Speaker Vol Down buttons along the right side of the screen. You can also mute and unmute the

speaker audio here.

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Microphone Audio

For occasions where you need to use a microphone, you can request a wireless microphone from Media

Services. When you use the wireless microphone, you can control the volume with the Mic Vol Up and

Mic Vol Down buttons on the left side of the Crestron screen. You can also mute and unmute the

microphone here.

Connecting a Laptop

You can use your own laptop with the Crestron system if

desired. First, you’ll need to connect your laptop using either the

VGA or HDMI cable, depending on the type of port on your laptop.

Note: If you use the VGA cable, you will also need to plug in the

attached audio cable if you want to use the sound system with

your laptop.

Touch the Laptop button on the Crestron screen to select it as the source. Your laptop image will be

projected.

VGA + Audio

Top: HDMI cable Bottom: VGA and audio cable

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Using Air Media

You and your students can project documents and images from mobile devices such as smart phones

and tablets. In order to do this, you must download a free mobile application called Air Media, which is

available for iOS and Android.

On the Crestron screen, select Air Media as your source.

Launch the Air Media app on your mobile device. It will scan for the projector and once it comes up in

the list, select it. You will then enter the Login Code for the projector, which will be shown on the PC

and projector screens.

Note: The IP Address will remain static but the codes will

change, so make sure to look for the current Login Code in

the top right corner of the screen when connecting to the

Air Media app.

Screenshot: Android app

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Air Media App

Once you or your students connect to the Air Media app, you can select what you would like to share:

Document, Picture, or Shot & Show. Selecting Document or Picture will then allow you to browse for

and select the file on your device. Shot & Show will show a screenshot of your current mobile device

display.

Help

If you need help with the Crestron unit, touch the Help button in the top left corner to see available

assistance options and contact information.

Screenshot: Android app Screenshot: Android browsing for file

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Power Down

Once you are finished presenting, touch the Power button and then confirm on screen as prompted.

This will also shut down the projector and audio system. You can then log off or shut down the

computer as normal.