L1170B - Technology Guide

 

L1170B Tech Guide

 

This short step-by-step guide provides instructions on connecting the camera, microphones, and laptop connections in L1170B

Turning on the TVs

 

  • Aim the larger remote at the main TV and press the power button
Main TV
  • Aim the smaller remote at the secondary TV (facing the TV on the right) and press power

 

Computer Login

TH341 is equipped with a built-in Mac Mini. To wake it, move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. If there's no response, the Mac Mini may be turned off.

Turning on the Mac Mini

  • Press the power button located on the back, left-hand side of the Mac Mini
Mac Mini

 

Mac Mini Power

Log into the Computer

  • Use your UofL username and password to log in.
Mac login

Screen Mirroring

To mirror your screen, do the following

  • Screen Mirroring - Click the screen mirroring (top right - main menu)
  • Change - Click Change if the screen is not set
  • Entire Screen - Choose Entire Screen or whatever type of sharing option you wish to use 
Mac Screen Mirroring

Device Switching

The switch in TH341 allows seamless switching between two devices using HDMI connections. The MAIN connection is directly linked to the wall-mounted camera and microphone, making it the optimal choice for virtual meetings.

  • MAIN – Connects the in-room computer, keyboard, mouse, wall-mounted camera, and ceiling microphone. This is the only input that supports the camera and microphone.
  • To switch to MAIN, press the button until it is set to green. 
green switch

 

  • LAPTOP – This connection enables a laptop connection.
  • Plug the USB-C adaptor into your computer, or if using an HDMI port, disconnect the adaptor and connect the HDMI directly.
USB-C Adaptor
  • To switch to LAPTOP, press the button until it is set to blue. 
Blue Source

 

Microphone Connection

Ceiling Microphone

TH341 features a large ceiling microphone for full room coverage. Note that the microphone is connected only to the Mac Mini, so users must use it if they wish to use the microphone and wall-mounted camera. 

Verify the Connection

  • To verify the connection, check the back of the Mac Mini to ensure the audio cables are properly connected.
Classroom audio cables
  • Two audio cables should be connected at all times.
  • If you notice that the cables have been disconnected, either plug them back in or go to TH348 for support

Microphone and Speaker Access - Zoom

To ensure the proper functionality of the microphone and speaker systems in Zoom:

  • Open the Zoom application (the Zoom icon should be in the Dock)
    • If the Zoom icon is not in the Dock, click the finder icon (bottom left), go into "Applications" and open Zoom
  • Login:
    • Click "Sign In"
    • Click "SSO"
    • Type uleth (as the company domain), then click "Continue"
Zoom sso
  • Sign in using your UofL email and password
  • When prompted, click "Open Zoom.us"
  • Open your meeting
  • In your meeting, click the dropdown next to the microphone icon (bottom left) and select "Sound Blaster Play! 3" for both the microphone and speakers.
Sound blaster Zoom

Microphone and Speaker Access - Teams

To ensure the proper functionality of the microphone and speaker systems in Teams:

  • Open the Teams application (the Teams icon should be in the Dock)
    • If the Teams icon is not in the Dock, click the finder icon (bottom left of the Dock), select Applications and open Microsoft Teams
  • Login:
    • Follow the onscreen prompts, logging in using your full UofL email and password, etc., and if prompted to allow Teams access to the camera and microphone, click Allow
Teams Camera Access

 

  • To ensure the camera and microphone are connected, click Calls (on the left), then select the dropdown menu next to the headset icon
Teams Calls

 

  • Ensure both speaker and microphone are set to Sound Blaster Play! 3 by clicking the dropdown menu next to each section and selecting them (they should automatically connect, so manual selection is usually not necessary).
Teams Mic and Speaker Select
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Camera Control – Presets & Manual Adjustment

The camera in TH341 can be controlled using the camera remote, allowing for quick preset framing or manual adjustments, including zoom and pan.

Preset Framing

To use a preset, press 1 or 2 on the remote:

  • 1 – Cose-up shot of the podium.
  • 2 – Wide-angle shot of the classroom.

Manual Adjustments

  • Zoom In/Out – Press and hold the Zoom + or Zoom - button.
  • Pan (Move Camera Position) – Use the dial to adjust the camera direction.
    • Press and hold for quick movement.
    • Tap gently for precise adjustments.
Camera Remote

Sound (Volume)

Here is how you manipulate the sound from the Mac Mini and laptop connections.

From the Main Computer

  • After logging in, click the Control Center icon in the top right corner and adjust the sound slider manually.
Control Center - Sound

 

From a Laptop

  • After connecting your laptop to the external HDMI and selecting the laptop source, the sound will play through the main TV.

  • Use the largest remote to adjust the volume by pressing the volume + or - buttons.