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Crestron Touch Panel Interface (click here to try simulation)
Ceiling-mounted LCD projector
Windows computer
VHS VCR (for video playback)
VHS VCR (for recording observaion suite)
DVD/CD player
Ability to connect a presenter's laptop
Internet and network access
Observation suite with controllable video camera
Pull-down projection screen
Chalkboard x1


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.


Press the VOLUME button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Volume up, down, and mute controls are provided.

If you have set an appropriate volume level on the Crestron panel, but you don't hear audio, check that MASTER volume knob on the SHURE mixer is set to the 12 o'clock position. The mixer is located near the bottom of the equipment rack in the lectern (see Picture 6 above).

NOTE: Computers have their own volume controls which may need to be adjusted separately.


Press the POWER button on the resident computer to turn it on (see Picture 2 above). Once the computer has been powered up, press the COMPUTER button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to display the image locally (Monitor Only) or through both the monitor and LCD projector simultaneously (Project Image).


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


The cables needed for connecting a laptop computer are found on the instructor’s lectern. 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 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.

Press the LAPTOP button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to display the image locally (Monitor Only) or through both the monitor and LCD projector simultaneously (Project Image).

For best results:

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


This unique room features an observation suite with a video camera that can be controlled using the Crestron panel.

Press the OBSERVE button on the Crestron to display the related touch-screen controls. This will also route the observation suite audio and video signals through the Crestron, allowing sessions to be observed and/or recorded using the RECORD VCR.

An intercom system allows for communication between the observation suite and the classroom.

Training on this system can be setup by contacting the Media Center.


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.