AV

Soda 511

Equipment

Projector : Panasonic PT-FW430U ; resolution 1280 × 800
bCal name+capacity : Soda-511 Cap:15
Audio available :
Network ID :

Instructions

Screen
- Manual Screen:- Pull down the screen if there is a string attached to it, otherwise:
- Electrical Control:- Look for the control buttons on the wall around to bring the screen down.
Projector
- Look for the Pixie controller nearby on the wall, press ON button to turn on projector, please wait a couple of minutes before it turns on fully.
Making the connections
- VGA and HDMI cables are available, and if your laptop such as Macbook has lightning or USB-C connectors, you will need to use the dongles attached to the existing cables to connect to either the VGA or HDMI cables.
- Please be reminded that it may take up to a minute for the signal to be detected successfully before it can be displayed to the screen
- – Or – use the Pixie controller to manually toggle the connection
Done presenting. Please…
- Press OFF button the pixie controller to turn projector off.
- Return cables neatly to original location

Scheduling

Room schedules are available from your bCal calendar.
- To make a reservation, create a new entry in calendar, click [More options] to bring up page to edit; Add title, time, and other pertinent information, then to the right side of the screen, select [Rooms], and in [Search for room or resource] box, enter keywords such as Cory or Soda to view available rooms in these buildings to add it as resource to reserve it on the calendar, once saved, wait for confirmation email to know that the reservation is successful.
- To view calendar, in Add calendar box on your calendar page, Browse resources, scroll on the list to locate the room entry from Cory or Soda, add or preview to add or view the calendar
- To add to your view, in [Other calendars] on the left pane, click (+) to Browse resources, then in the list search for Soda or Cory, then from the dropdown to select room to add.

Troubleshooting

For immediate needs, please call (510) 642-7777 (M-F 9:30 am – 5 pm)
– or – contact esg@eecs.berkeley.edu – or – email to open a ticket with help@eecs.berkeley.edu

Upgrade History

Date	Description	By
3-19-2019	Install CAT6 and Atlona gear	M. Wong

Soda 310

Equipment

Projector : Panasonic PT-FW430U ; resolution 1280 × 800
bCal name+capacity : Soda-310 Cap:45
Audio available : projector speaker
Network ID : 3A-093-B, 3A-092-B

Instructions

Screen
- Manual Screen:- Pull down the screen if there is a string attached to it, otherwise:
- Electrical Control:- Look for the control buttons on the wall around to bring the screen down.
Projector
- Look for the Pixie controller nearby on the wall, press ON button to turn on projector, please wait a couple of minutes before it turns on fully.
Making the connections
- VGA and HDMI cables are available, and if your laptop such as Macbook has lightning or USB-C connectors, you will need to use the dongles attached to the existing cables to connect to either the VGA or HDMI cables.
- Please be reminded that it may take up to a minute for the signal to be detected successfully before it can be displayed to the screen
- – Or – use the Pixie controller to manually toggle the connection
Done presenting. Please…
- Press OFF button the pixie controller to turn projector off.
- Return cables neatly to original location

Scheduling

Room schedules are available from your bCal calendar.
- To make a reservation, create a new entry in calendar, click [More options] to bring up page to edit; Add title, time, and other pertinent information, then to the right side of the screen, select [Rooms], and in [Search for room or resource] box, enter keywords such as Cory or Soda to view available rooms in these buildings to add it as resource to reserve it on the calendar, once saved, wait for confirmation email to know that the reservation is successful.
- To view calendar, in Add calendar box on your calendar page, Browse resources, scroll on the list to locate the room entry from Cory or Soda, add or preview to add or view the calendar
- To add to your view, in [Other calendars] on the left pane, click (+) to Browse resources, then in the list search for Soda or Cory, then from the dropdown to select room to add.

Troubleshooting

If projector seems to have lost power (no indeicator lights), please check that the wall switch by the door is in the “on” position.

For immediate needs, please call (510) 642-7777 (M-F 9:30 am – 5 pm)
– or – contact esg@eecs.berkeley.edu – or – email to open a ticket with help@eecs.berkeley.edu

Upgrade History

5/24/2019 – 299 Cory is getting a new screen upgrade from 4:3 format to 16:10 to meet up with technology trend, and now we can have both VGA and HDMI connections available for users, we are now up-to-date!

The screen is located in the same corner as before, but extended outward to accommodate for the extra length.

work performed by Ming Wong

Soda 326

Equipment

Monitor	75″ TV monitor

Scheduling

Schedule	Soda-326 Recording Studio Cap:10

To schedule the room, go on your calendar on bConnected with your Calnet ID, and add “Soda-326 Recording Studio Cap:10” to the event, find a time that it is available to make the reservation.

326 Calendar

After receiving a confirmation email, check out a key from the CS front office. Return key to office when done.
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Instructions

It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the room equipment and controls before your presentation.

Pixie	Press the “ON” button on the AV controller mounted on the wall in the room to turn on the projector, the indicator on the projector should turn to green. Wait a few seconds, a blue screen will first appear. If your image doesn’t come up afterwards, press the “COMP” button to change source on the projector. Toggling the “COMP” button to switch to laptop.
Laptop connections:	To display a laptop, connect to the VGA or HDMI cable in the room, common dongles available such as HDMI/VGA to USB-C/display port are attached to the cables. Toggle the “COMP” button on the AV controller if the projector did not pick up the signal automatically.
Done	Please turn projector off and put cables back nicely before leaving. Thank you.

Troubleshooting

In Soda Hall, projector does not seem to have power, please check that the wall switch next to the door is in the “on” position.
Image does not show up after changing source on projector: try to toggle screen option on laptop to either mirror image or display extended.
Image size does not show up correctly: try changing the resolution display on your laptop to match that of the projector.
In PowerPoint, on Mac, can use Command F1 to switch between screens
M-F 10-5, for any help on equipment or cable problems, please call helpdesk 642-7777 or email to esg@eecs.berkeley.edu

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Cory 144MB -Studio for video capturing

Cory 144MB — Video Capture Studio

Cory 144MB is a dedicated video‑capture studio designed for high‑quality instructional content.
The studio supports lecture recordings, lightboard sessions, homework‑solution videos, online course materials,
and conference‑talk presentations. The space provides a controlled environment with professional lighting, audio,
a lightboard, and capture tools for instructors and staff.

Equipment Overview

Cameras & Monitoring

OBSBOT Tiny SE 1080P 100FPS Webcam
Canon XA‑10
Teleprompter / confidence monitor

Audio

Rode NTG‑3 shotgun microphone

Lighting

Three KinoFlo studio lights
Integrated lightboard illumination system

Lightboard

Glass lightboard for writing‑based presentations
Studio‑approved neon markers provided
Cleaning supplies included

Computers & Input Devices

iMac (Intel i7 processors)
Wacom Cintiq 22HD tablet
Desktop speakers

Software

Camtasia
Microsoft Office
Adobe Master Collection CS6

Backdrops

Blue Lake/Nickel
Black
White
Green

Scheduling

To reserve Cory‑144MB:

Open your bConnected Google Calendar (CalNet login required).
Create an event and add the room resource:
“Cory‑144MB Recording Studio Cap:42”
Select an available time and save the event.

New users: Add “EECS‑ESG Audio Visual Support” to your event and email
esg@eecs.berkeley.edu to arrange for a training session before your first use.

After receiving your confirmation email, request card‑key access from the front office.

Recording Instructions (Follow the Stars)

⭐ 1. Turn on the “ON AIR” Sign

Located near the entrance light switches. This prevents accidental walk‑ins during recording.

⭐ 2. Log Your Visit

Sign the logbook with date, time, name, contact info, platform, and any issues.
Note the current room setup — return everything to zero state when finished.
Load your presentation via USB or from:
\\project.eecs.berkeley.edu\mediastore

⭐ 3. Select the Mac

The studio now uses a single Mac workstation for all recording.

⭐ 4. Lighting & Room Setup

Turn studio lights ON (rocker switch under the table).
Turn house lights OFF (switch by the door).
Adjust chair, microphone, and table height.
Turn on the viewing monitor under the camera if needed.

Lightboard Use

Ensure the lightboard illumination is on.
Use only studio‑approved neon markers.
Clean the glass after your session using the provided spray and cloth.
Avoid touching the glass to prevent smudges.

⭐ 5. Start Camtasia Recorder

Mac: Applications folder

Hotkeys:

Mac: Shift‑Command‑2 (start), Option‑Command‑2 (stop/pause)

⭐ 5a. Camtasia Settings

Camera: Mac – Blackmagic HD 720p 59.94;
Microphone: Mac – Shure Digital;
Verify camera image and microphone levels.

⭐ 6. Do a 1‑Minute Test Recording

Ensures audio and video are correct before recording your full session.
Keep final recordings to 15‑minute modules.
Save your project to USB or mediastore with a descriptive name (e.g., EE240‑2013‑01‑29).

⭐ 7. When Finished

Return all settings to zero state.
Clean the lightboard if used.
Collect personal items.
Turn off the “ON AIR” sign.

Special Notes & Troubleshooting

PowerPoint annotations do not save on Mac.
When transferring Camtasia projects, zip the entire project directory before copying.

Report all issues to: esg@eecs.berkeley.edu

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