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.

EDUCATION 115 RACK HDMI 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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