Dodd Hall 248

Owned by Chris Tang (Deactivated), created
Jul 27, 2021
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Department: Dodd Humanities Group

Staff Contact: Bret Nighman || bret@humnet.ucla.edu

Tech Support: Dodd DTA || support@humnet.ucla.edu

 

Capacity: 20-40

  • This room has chairs and space for 20 people seated and another 20 standing.

  • There is a large table at the center of the room that is made up of 8 smaller tables that are side-by-side. The tables and chairs all have wheels.

Internet Access:

  • All UCLA Wifi networks (eduroam, UCLA_WIFI, and UCLA_WEB) are accessible in this room

Video/Projection: Samsung TV

  • The only way that is configured to project to the TV is through the classroom’s Mac Mini, which is located inside of the media cabinet underneath the TV. The Mac Mini is connected via HDMI to the HDMI 1 slot on the TV.

    • TV Specs:

      • Model: Samsung TU8000 75” UHD 4K Smart TV

      • Resolution: 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)

      • Available connections:

        • HDMI 1 - Mac Mini

      • USB-C to HDMI adapters available for borrowing via DTA.

Classroom Computer: Mac Mini

  • The Mac Mini, keyboard, and mouse are located inside of the media cabinet.

  • Two accounts on this Mac Mini: a conference room account with no password and a HumTech Admin account with the usual administrator password.

  • Ethernet-connected and equipped with Zoom, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (not logged in), Preview, and web browsers

Sound System: Bose Wireless Speaker

  • The Bose wireless speaker is already connected as default audio device for Samsung TV

  • This has been tested and does not create feedback or issues with the conferencing equipment

Conferencing Equipment: Logitech Camera and Microphones

  • The Logitech camera and microphone are set as the default camera and microphone for the Mac Mini. Using the installed Mac Mini and Logitech combination will yield the best video and audio results for any type of teleconferencing that needs to happen in this room.

  • The base, which includes the microphones, is located inside of the media cabinet.

  • The camera is located above the TV. It is high enough that it is out of reach, and it is able to capture the entire room.

    • The camera is controlled by the buttons on the base.