Camera Control

1.The blue buttons on the remote control operate the cameras at both the near (your site) and far site (the receiving site), the ability to preset the camera locations, to zoom in using the selected camera, and to switch between the cameras and other equipment (camera button).

2.Once a particular camera is selected, the red arrows will move the camera left or right and tilt the camera up or down.

3.When focusing the camera on the teacher, try to fill the screen with the teacher rather than the wall and table. Be careful of extreme close-ups as well. What ever is appropriate in a face to face classroom is appropriate for a videoconferencing classroom.

4.Always face the camera, talking into the camera. This way the far site feels as if you are looking at them. If students will be seen on camera, make sure they face the camera as well.

5.The microphones are very sensitive, so talk normally looking into the camera.

6.Pressing the camera button and using the left/right arrow keys, will allow the selection of the front camera, back camera, or the DVD/VCR. Press the center Enter button once the desired device is selected.

7.The site that initiates the call has control of the far cameras. (It is recommended that the sending teacher initiate the call, unless there are problems doing so. When controlling the far camera, the onscreen camera icon will be pointing away from you.)

8.Camera presets should be used once needed camera locations are established. (It is recommended that one setting be the ceiling in case of an emergency.)

9.To clear previously set camera presets, press Preset on the remote control, then Delete.