Crestron Touch Panel Interface with Video Preview
Ceiling-mounted LCD projector
Windows computer
Document camera (click here for more info)
Blu-ray player
DVD/CD player
VHS VCR
Ability to connect a presenter's laptop
Internet and network access
Corner-mounted pull-down projection screen
Chalkboard x2


The equipment is controlled using a Crestron Color Touch Panel Interface.

If the touch panel's screen is black, touch the screen to wake the display. When the Canisius Logo Screen appears, tap the screen and enter the required Access Code. (Authorized users can request the Access Code from the Help Desk by calling x2299).

After successfully entering the Access Code, the equipment will power-up and the Crestron will display the message "Please Wait...LCD Projector Warming-up." Once the projector is ready, the Crestron will display the Main Menu, further identifying the function of the hard-buttons.


Each source page (VCR, DVD, BLU-RAY, COMPUTER, LAPTOP, DOCUMENT CAMERA & AUX) has a Projector Standby button located in the lower left corner of the screen. Pressing this button once will place the projector in standby or pic-mute mode. While this mode is active, the button will flash. Simply press the button again to take the projector out of standby mode.


Each source page (VCR, DVD, BLU-RAY, COMPUTER, LAPTOP, DOCUMENT CAMERA & AUX) has a volume control section located on the right side of the screen. Volume up, down, and mute controls are provided. NOTE: Computers have their own volume controls which may need to be adjusted separately.


Simply insert your tape into the VCR and press the VCR button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls and video preview window. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the device from the Crestron. The only time you ever touch the unit itself is to insert or eject your tape.


Simply insert your disc into the DVD player and press the DVD button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls and video preview window. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the device from the Crestron. The only time you ever touch the unit itself is to insert or eject your disc.


Simply insert your disc into the Blu-ray player's disc tray and press the BLU-RAY button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls and video preview window. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the device from the Crestron. The only time you ever touch the unit itself is to insert or eject your disc.


This computer must be started and shut down manually.

Once the computer has been powered up, press the COMPUTER button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.


The cables needed for connecting a laptop computer are found on the instructor’s lectern (under the hatch located top-right). Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port and tighten the thumbscrews to ensure a good connection. If you require access to the Internet or your campus-network resources, plug the Ethernet cable into your laptop's network jack (if equipped). If you need to play computer-audio, you will need to plug the audio cable into your laptop's headphone jack. Be sure the laptop's volume is not too low or muted.

For best results:

1. Power-up the equipment as described above.
2. Connect the required cables to your laptop as described above.
3. Plug in your laptop's AC power adaptor.
4. Press the LAPTOP button on the Crestron.
5. Turn on your laptop's power.


The Doc Cam’s power and lights must be turned on manually using the controls located on the camera itself. Click here for more information regarding the document camera found in this classroom.

Once the camera's power is on, press the DOC CAM button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.


To display images from a video camera or other external device, use the External Audio/Video cables located on the instructor's lectern; composite and component audio/video cables are provided.

After connecting your device with the appropriate cables, press the AUX button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to select your external device for video/audio playback in the room.

NOTE: Devices that have a headphone jack can be connected to the audio cable on the laptop VGA cable. You will need to select the LAPTOP button on the Crestron in order to hear your audio in the room.


Press the SHUTDOWN button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Press the green "Yes" button to proceed with shutdown or the red "No" button to cancel. Be sure to remove any media from the equipment before shutting it down.