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Classroom Built-In Camera Control

Because the classroom is used throughout the day, we recommend checking the camera angle at the beginning of each class.

Because the classroom is used throughout the day, we recommend checking the camera angle at the beginning of each class.

1. Turn on the room system using the touch panel control.

2. Select the Camera Control button.

Alt text: Extron interface with Touchscreen interface with a highlighted
Alt text: Diagram showing presentation sources selection screen with options for laptop and PC inputs.

3. Select the camera you want to use, Front or Rear, then select a camera preset at the bottom (e.g., Podium) or adjust the camera manually by using the Zoom/Pan/Tilt buttons.

Control panel for adjusting lecture capture camera settings and previewing the classroom view.
Control panel interface and classroom setup displaying a projector screen.

4. (Function may not be available in every room)
If the camera preview is blurry, try toggling the Auto Focus button.
If the camera is jumping around the room when you are standing still at the podium, try toggling the Auto Tracking button.

Alt text: Interface of a lecture capture system with camera controls showing an empty classroom.
Lecture capture system interface showing classroom camera views and control buttons.
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