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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
VIDEO PROJECTOR (VP)
• 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
AMPLIFIED SPEAKER (AMP/SPK)
• AKA ‘Anchor’
• Used to amplify sound from Laptop, VHS, DVD, and Bluray
• 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Projects transparent objects onto screen
Focus knob
Found in some classrooms
Dead technology
Can be checked out by everyone
LAPTOP (LT)
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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)
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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
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HDMI/Composite inputs - Allows users to plug in external media devices to use through the
media system.
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Blu-ray player - Plays Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs through the projector and house sound
system.
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PC - Displays computer content
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Tuner - The system’s cable TV channel tuner, which is controlled through the touch panel.
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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.
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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.
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USB Switcher - Allows for multiple HDMI inputs to be routed into a single HDMI output.
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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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