Audio Visual Equipment

If you plan to use the built-in equipment (Computer, DVD/VHS Player, microphone, LCD Projector) in the classrooms this semester, you will need the following:

• Active Cougarnet Account (for a Cougarnet application, please contact Maria at MSLopez2@central.uh.edu)
• Completed training session of built-in equipment prior to the start of the semester. For more details contact, Samuel Barker at Sbarker@central.uh.edu.
  

CLASSROOM PODIUM SYSTEMS

Our classrooms, (excluding all seminar rooms 115 & 113-BLB, 117, 119 & 121-TUII), are now equipped with podium systems to give you all the in-class services you will need most at the touch of a button. Classrooms are equipped with these systems, which give you access to a computer, DVD/VHS player, microphone and LCD projection instantly. These systems can also be used as a standard podium and table for those not inclined to use these features. Each classroom is still equipped with an overhead projector. These same classrooms are equipped with telephones for ease in contacting the A/V department or IT (713-743-2260) in case of an emergency with the equipment during normal business hours. In addition, next to each phone is a key box (CODE is 2-4-5-8) where wireless lapel microphone units are located.

TRAINING for use of BUILT-IN A/V EQUIPMENT

Training is offered prior to the start of each semester, for the Adjunct Faculty who plan to use the “built-in equipment” in the classrooms (excludes seminar rooms and trailers). Training sessions are held during the week, Monday - Friday, set by appointment only. Training sessions are conducted by Samuel Barker, who may be reached at 713-743-1668 orsbarker@central.uh.edu.

In order to utilize the equipment in the classrooms, you must have an active Cougarnet Account. Cougarnet applications are available from Maria Lopez in the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs atMSLopez2@central.uh.edu or 713-743-7692.

NOTE: Cougarnet accounts are only active for 1-Year.

If you are scheduled to meet in a seminar room, or trailer, which is not equipped with the built-in A/V equipment,please include the following in your request for a Laptop, Projector/TV, DVD/VCR:

Your name, and course title
Type of equipment needed,
Date and time equipment needed,
Send your request to Sbarker@Central.uh.edu. Or you may call 713-743-1668.

Important: These requests only need to be made if you are housed in a seminar room (113 & 115-BLB, 117, 119, & 121-TUII), or a trailer (7, 7a, & 7b) classroom, which is not equipped with the built-in A/V equipment.

Laptop/Projector/TV, DVD/VCR checkout

For those who are assigned to use the “seminar”rooms & classrooms in the trailers that are not currently configured with the podium systems, you will be able to reserve equipment for usage via e-mail. For further information, please contact the Audio Visual Department at the UH Law Center at Sbarker@Central.uh.edu, or 713-743-1668.

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

1. DVD conversion – You can now have your VHS, Hi8, 8mm and VHS-C videos converted to DVD. DVDs can hold up to 6 hours of footage and have menus to allow quick access to multiple features on one disc, eliminating class time spent searching through a tape. Some current day DVDs and videos are write protected and cannot be copied, but most can still be copied for your classroom usage. All conversions happens in real time, so 6 hours of video footage will take 6 hours to convert to DVD. (Also, for 8mm, you will have to provide your own camera to play the medium.
2. DVD/CD Copying – We can also copy class DVD/CDs for you. If you have lectures, clips, etc. that you use in class that you would like copies of, they can be created in a rather small time frame with our equipment. We have multiple burners available for your requests to insure a speedy turnaround.
3. Streaming Video Conversion – You can now have your VHS, Hi8, 8mm, VHS-C and DVD video turned into Windows Media Video files, AVI files or Real Video files for placement on a website or for handout on CD-R. Just like DVD conversion, all conversions happen in real time. Subsequent copies take much less time.
4. Videotaping – As faculty of the Law Center, you have access to our video equipment for taping guest speakers or lectures for viewing outside of class. These can be recorded on Mini-DV, which will need to be converted to VHS or DVD, or direct to 3” DVD. This can be arranged via e-mail.