Lecture Theatre - Blue 5.1.01 - Lecture theatre touch screen operations guide

Sep 15, 2026

Lecture Theatre Blue 5.1.01 covers essential operation of the touch-screen controlled audio-visual and video conferencing system. It explains start-up flow, power-save behavior, microphone types and switching, and on-screen room volume adjustments including mute. The guide details camera control using pan/tilt/zoom, presets, and preset saving. It also instructs how to select and operate presentation sources via projector, PC, laptop/HDMI, separate projector vs monitor output, and wireless presentation, then continues with video conference setup, dialing, privacy, volume, phone book, and disconnect controls.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Start-up and System Operation

Microphones

Volume Controls

Camera Control

Presentations - Selecting and Operating Sources

Projector Tab

Laptop and Wireless Presentation

LCD Tab

Video Conference Presentation

Video Conferencing

Dialing

Menu Controls

Phone Book

Send Content

Lecture Theatre – Blue 5.1.01 Introduction This document introduces users to basic system operation procedures using the touch screen. Start-up The touch screen remains powered on indefinitely. If left unattended, the touchscreen will revert to power-save mode and the screen will go blank. To begin, simply touch the screen’s surface and the Welcome page will load. Press the screen again to load the system’s Main Page. Microphones There are 2 lectern microphones are attached to the lectern, and a handheld microphone and a lapel microphone located inside the lecturn. The two lectern mics are On when the system is turned On. The handheld and lapel microphone are switched on by a small button on the side. . Volume The room volume level can be adjusted at any time by using the Volume column controls. For convenience, the volume controls are located on the right side of the screen. Press the Volume icons to adjust the volume level. Press the mute icon to turn off the sound. Collaborate/Web Conference Camera Control The audio-visual system is equipped with two video cameras which can be controlled using the touch screen panel. The camera remote allows the presenter to walk freely and select the cameras without going to the touch panel. 1. Select the Camera Control icon. 2. Select a Camera icon. 3. Use the Pan / Tilt and Zoom to position the camera. 4. Select a Preset icon to move camera to a saved position. 5. To save a preset, press the Store Preset icon followed by a Preset icon. 6. Press the Done icon to close the pop-up window. Presentations – Selecting and Operating Sources Projector Tab PC Presentation The audio-visual system is equipped to display computer presentations from the House PC located in the lectern. PC Presentation Procedure 1. Select the Projector tab. 2. Select the PC icon. 3. Press the Blank icon to blank the display. Laptop The audio-visual system is equipped with an HDMI input allowing the user to connect a laptop computer or document camera. 1. Select the Smart Board tab or the Projector tab. 2. Select the Laptop icon. 3. Press the Blank icon to blank the display Connecting a Laptop 1. Connect a laptop to the AV console rack input using an HDMI cable. 2. Turn on the laptop. 3. Configure the laptop to direct the video image to an external video display. Switching to an external display is usually done using one of the Function keys (E.g. Function + F3 or F5) . Consult the laptop’s help files for more information. . Wireless Presentation The audio-visual system is equipped with a wireless presenter to allow the user to present using a wireless laptop computer. Downloading Wireless Presenter Software (only required the first time) See Instruction sheet-Wireless Presenter LCD Tab By default the audio-visual system will display the selected option on the Projector tab on both the projector and Monitor. Complete the following to display separate presentations on the Projector and the Monitor. For example:- 1. Select the Projector tab for the input to display the presentation on the projector screen. 2. Select the Monitor tab for the input to display the presentation on the LCD. Follow Projector Presentation Procedure 1. Select the LCD tab. 2. Select the Follow Projector icon. 3. Press the Blank icon to blank the display. Video Conference Presentation The audio-visual system is equipped to display video conference calls. Use the Video Conference tab to establish and control a video conference call. Use the Video Conference presentation page to display a current video conference call. NOTE: The Video Conference option from within the Projector or Monitor tab is only available when in video conference mode and there is a current video conference call in progress. Otherwise, this option is not available VC Presentation Procedure 1. Enter Video Conference mode and establish a conference call. 2.

FAQs

How do you wake the system and reach the main page on the touch screen?

Touch the screen to load the Welcome page, then press the screen again to load the system’s Main Page.

How are different microphones turned on and how is outgoing audio controlled?

Two lectern microphones are on when the system is on, while the handheld and lapel microphones use a small side button. During video conferencing, the Privacy icon disables outgoing microphone/audio.

What steps are used to control cameras and save camera presets?

Use Camera Control, select a camera icon, position it with Pan/Tilt and Zoom, then save a preset by pressing Store Preset followed by a Preset icon, and close the pop-up with Done.

Sep 15, 2026

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