Overview
This article provides information about Founder's Hall L117, including room capacity, type, technology, and photos, as well as instructions to connect and display a computer, and troubleshooting guidance.
- The max capacity of the room is 49 individuals
- The technology supports hyflex classes and hybrid meetings
- Virtual meetings are accessed by logging into the session via the instructor station PC.
Zoom meetings need to use the instructor station PC to utilize the speakers and microphones the room.
The room is equipped with a PC, doc cam, HDMI cable, and USB-C cable at the instructor podium and a projector. The control panel at the instructor station is used to turn on the system, select your input source, and adjust the volume.
- Press anywhere on the control panel to activate it.
- At the top of the panel, choose the input you would like to display:
- PC displays the instructor station monitor
- HDMI Laptop displays what is connected to the control panel through the HDMI cord
- VGA Laptop displays what is connected to the control panel through the VGA cord
- Doc Cam displays what would show on the Doc Cam.

Notes
- Projector Mute cuts the connection from the device to the projector. This can be used in cases like retrieving a file from an email account.
- Volume controls the ceiling speakers. This is separate from the volume levels on your device. The controls for the ceiling mics are found after pressing the Audio Control button.
Rear Display
To turn on the rear display, press the PC input button. The button to turn the display on and off is on the left of the main panel area. The rear monitor is turned on by pressing the On button under Rear Monitor Controls.
After the rear monitor is turned on, it will stay on when pressing the other inputs.

Rear Monitor Display Options:
When using the instructor station PC, there are two options:
- Projector—The display will show what is displayed on the projector
- Monitor—The projector display will serve as a second display. This used to display content to the instructor, like notes, during a class or presentation
For the other display inputs, the rear display will behave as follows:
- Laptops—The rear display will act as a second screen
- Doc Cam—The rear display will mirror what is displayed on the projector.
Sound
The slider on the right side of the panel controls the volume to the speakers in the ceiling. The slider to control the microphone’s volume is on the audio control pop up window. It is opened by selecting the button in the lower right corner:

The pop-up window will have controls for the ceiling microphones and the ceiling speakers.

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The instructor PC is not responsive
Check that the instructor PC is on. The PC is located in the podium stand. The power button should be illuminated white to indicate the PC is on.
There is no sound in the room
There are two independent controls for volume in the room. The first is the dial on the control panel that controls the ceiling speakers. The other is the volume on the device connected to the projector.
- First, check the sound level on your device.
- Then, check the sound level of the room speakers on the control panel.
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Room Dimensions, Technology, and Images
This section describes the recommended layout. Tables are movable and may be rearranged, creating a layout different than what is described.
Room Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 23'8" x 36"
- Square Footage: 852 sq ft.
- Room Capacity: 44
Technology Inventory:
- Desktop PC
- 1 Monitor
- Projector
- Document Camera
Room Images


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