Welcome to KMBL 250
Classroom Guide
The information below will give you a quick overview of everything you need to know to use this room successfully. Scroll down for more in-depth details about each area.
SHORTCUTS
Room Resources
The classroom capacity is 284 people. There are 7 extra chairs, 2 whiteboards, 1 piano, 1 projector with a big projector screen, stage curtains, blackout screen, an adjustable camera for lecture recording, a presenter remote, and blu-Rey.
Available Software
Software specific to this room:
R
RStudio
Adobe CC
VLC
Software available by default:
Box
Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Microsoft Teams
SPSS 29
Stata 18
*If you're missing any software you can find it and install it by using Software Center
Presenter Station
Computer Log-in:
Use your BYU NetID and Password.
Projector/Camera Interface:
There is a small, black box with a screen to the left of the computer. This is the interface you will use to switch the input for the projector, and control the camera.
If the screen is all black, tap on it to get started. The screen should light up, and you will be in one of three menus. You can change which menu by pressing on its name at the top of the screen.
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Toggle ItemDisplay
Here you can switch which input the projector will display. You should see four, labeled buttons.
Blank - Turns off the projector display. This does not fully turn off the projector, so this is good if you want to hide your screen.
PC - The podium computer's screen is mirrored. To have the projector act as a second monitor, press 'Windows key + p' to bring up the display options.
HDMI Cable - It is connected to the podium computer and placed on a desk to the right. It will mirror whatever device is plugged into the available HDMI cable connected to the podium
(there are two extra HDMI Cables in the bottom drawer of the podium), -
Toggle ItemAudio Control
Here you can adjust the volume of the room's speaker system. The best way to control the volume level depends on what type of device you are using for audio.
PC: Use the audio controls on the PC itself to adjust volume. The controls on the podium touch panel will do little to nothing to adjust the volume.
Mac: Use the podium touch panel to adjust the volume. It's part of Mac OS to disable the audio control on the mac itself when using HDMI to output audio.
Wireless Mic: You can find the wireless mic on the podium next to the monitor. To turn it on simply use the switch on the top side of the microphone. To adjust the volume use the podium touch panel. Go to Audio -> Microphones -> Wireless.
Mic 1 and Mic 2 - There are wired mic ports on the columns at the front of the room, and the controls on the touch panel match the labels on the mic plates. The ports are used with wired microphones. There is one wired microphone in the bottom drawer of the podium. If wired microphones are needed for an event, users of the space can work with Campus Scheduling and AV Deliveries to have wired mics temporarily delivered to the space.
Podium Mic - Mic physically installed in the podium.
Overhead Mics: There are two microphones on both sides of the curtains. These microphones are used for zoom application.
Regardless of what type of device you use, be careful when adjusting volume as the controls are sensitive.
Presenters can get two physical mics for them from OIT. Call OIT AV Support 801-422-7671 -
Toggle ItemCamera Control
Here you can switch between several preset camera perspectives or manually position the camera using the directional and zoom buttons. If you'd like to see what the camera is recording, use either a zoom meeting or go to the website shown in the bottom left of the screen. This website will allow you to remotely control the camera.
For room control, go to cameras.av.byu.edu
Enter code: (find it on the display)
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Toggle ItemPresenter Remote
There is a wireless presentation remote that lets you control slides from a distance. It is also programmed with controls including mouse control, previous and next slide, volume control, full screen, pointer button, and a button for blacking out the screen.
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Toggle ItemBlu-ray
A Blu-ray player is a device for playing high-definition Blu-ray discs. It supports features like interactive menus and internet streaming, useful for enhancing presentations and lectures. The Blu-ray remote is located in the bottom drawer of the podium.
It is located under the tech podium on the left. To open the disk tray press a triangle-looking button on the top right of the Blu-ray player or use open/close button on the remote
If you need immediate help, press the "help" button in the top right of the screen that will bring up the contact information for OIT's Audio-Visual (AV) support team.
The Lights
There are three light switches in this room. Two of those are by each entrance. Both of them control the lights in tandem and have the same toggle on/off functionality.
Another switch is just to the right of the presenter's podium. There are 5 buttons, a large one on the left and 4 smaller buttons arranged vertically on the right. As you read the descriptions below you can reference the infographic for specifics on what it looks like.
The Large Button
Press on the top half to turn all lights on and press on the bottom half to turn all lights off. You can press and hold on either the top or the bottom to brighten or dim the lights respectively.
The 1st Small Button - Presenter Mode 1
This button turns off the whiteboard lights while leaving the remaining lights on.
The 2nd Small Button - Presenter Mode 2
This button leaves the front lights, closest to the projector screen while turning off the remaining lights.
The 3rd Small Button - Presenter Mode 3
This button emphasizes the presenter by keeping the podium light on while dimming the house lights.
The 4th Small Button - Presenter Mode 4
This button dims the house lights while turning the remaining lights off.
Projector Screen
To raise and lower the projector screen, use the buttons next to the stage curtains behind the presenter's station. The "up/down" buttons automatically raise or lower the screen fully. If you want to stop the screen at a particular place, use the "stop" button. Please do not pull on the screen to lower it.
Stage Curtains
To open and close the stage curtains, use the buttons next to the projector sceen behind the presenter's station. The "open/close" buttons automatically raise or lower the screen fully. If you want to stop the screen at a particular place, use the "stop" button. Please do not pull on the screen to lower it.
Blackout Screen
It's recommended to use the blackout screen whenever you use the projector, as this prevents light from reflecting off the whiteboard behind the screen. To raise and lower the blackout screen, use the buttons left to the projector screen switch behind the presenter's station. The "up/down" buttons automatically raise or lower the screen fully. If you want to stop the screen at a particular place, use the "stop" button. Please do not pull on the screen to lower it.
Scheduling
Classes: Schedule through BYU Campus Scheduling
Events: Schedule through BYU Campus Scheduling
The college of FHSS has KMBL 250 reserved Tuesdays 5-11PM and Thursdays 11-12PM. Scheduling requests at these times should go through the Dean's Office (fhss@byu.edu).
Other uses (TA reviews, etc.): Schedule through BYU Campus Scheduling
Contact Us
KMBL 382
fhsscomputing@byu.edu
(801) 422-7415