Post on 15-Mar-2020
Crestron
Using the Crestron Control System
The Crestron Control System allows presenters to seamlessly connect to the projector and audio system
in the classroom. Everything is controlled via a touchscreen tablet located on the instructor station.
Powering On
If you are planning to use the instructor station computer, you can turn that on and log in.
Turn the Crestron on by touching the Power button on the top right of the Crestron unit
On the Crestron screen, touch the Begin button. This will automatically turn on the projector as well.
Katie Baer Educational Technology Designer Kent State University at Stark March 2015
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Selecting Your Source
On the Crestron screen, touch the name of the source you would like to present on the projector. You
can project the instructor station by touching the PC button. You can switch to project your Laptop
screen or the Air Media mobile app by touching those buttons at any time.
Computer Audio
There is a built-in speaker system so you can play audio from the computer for the class. This is useful
for showing online videos, DVDs, etc.
You can control the volume of the computer audio from the Crestron using the Speaker Vol Up and
Speaker Vol Down buttons along the right side of the screen. You can also mute and unmute the
speaker audio here.
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Microphone Audio
For occasions where you need to use a microphone, you can request a wireless microphone from Media
Services. When you use the wireless microphone, you can control the volume with the Mic Vol Up and
Mic Vol Down buttons on the left side of the Crestron screen. You can also mute and unmute the
microphone here.
Connecting a Laptop
You can use your own laptop with the Crestron system if
desired. First, you’ll need to connect your laptop using either the
VGA or HDMI cable, depending on the type of port on your laptop.
Note: If you use the VGA cable, you will also need to plug in the
attached audio cable if you want to use the sound system with
your laptop.
Touch the Laptop button on the Crestron screen to select it as the source. Your laptop image will be
projected.
VGA + Audio
Top: HDMI cable Bottom: VGA and audio cable
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Using Air Media
You and your students can project documents and images from mobile devices such as smart phones
and tablets. In order to do this, you must download a free mobile application called Air Media, which is
available for iOS and Android.
On the Crestron screen, select Air Media as your source.
Launch the Air Media app on your mobile device. It will scan for the projector and once it comes up in
the list, select it. You will then enter the Login Code for the projector, which will be shown on the PC
and projector screens.
Note: The IP Address will remain static but the codes will
change, so make sure to look for the current Login Code in
the top right corner of the screen when connecting to the
Air Media app.
Screenshot: Android app
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Air Media App
Once you or your students connect to the Air Media app, you can select what you would like to share:
Document, Picture, or Shot & Show. Selecting Document or Picture will then allow you to browse for
and select the file on your device. Shot & Show will show a screenshot of your current mobile device
display.
Help
If you need help with the Crestron unit, touch the Help button in the top left corner to see available
assistance options and contact information.
Screenshot: Android app Screenshot: Android browsing for file