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How to fix a crash of the teacher station control panel

Problem: control panel on the teacher station  unresponsive (both hardware and software buttons). No AV and on/off switching. Cause: Octo switch in the AV cabinet crashed (it needs replacing)....

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Static noise on sanako headsets

We seem to have one of these outages in ever class recently. Not sure, whether it is the hardware – the headphone seems not always have static, but frequently. What would be a good way to test this...

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MS-Surface RT unboxing

MS-Surface RT unboxing DIASHOW ANZEIGEN ALLE HERUNTERLADEN       Filed under: e-infrastructure, hardware, os, tablets Tagged: 8.1, ms-surface, ms-windows, rt

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Configuring UNCC staff (MS-Exchange 10) email on Android 4.1.2

May come in useful not only during initial setup… I had trouble sorting out the webpages addressing different versions, and translating the picture-less instructions, an so have others when they come...

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Protected: How to get rid of “Restart your computer to apply these changes”...

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Intel HD 4000 a disappointment even in 2D…

I did not expect anything great of INTEL HD’s 3d performance, and I do not need it. I thought, however, I could get away with the  HD4000 which is part of my I5-3570k. first disappointment: my board...

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Your camera roll backup to OneDrive may not be turned on automatically on the...

Swipe from the right, tab on “Settings”, “Change PC Settings”. On the next page in the left menu, tab on “OneDrive”, and check: Turn it on. If necessary, start OneDrive, give it some time, then check...

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Another possible cause for WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR: Overheating?

Problem: Win8.1. System experiences terrible slow downs. Eventually  even BSODs with whea_uncorrectable_errors crop up. Root Cause: Trying to do root cause analysis, I consider: Search for “Windows...

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Protected: Client computer tag

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Our Clickers

If teachers bring you tools like the ones below – this is the teacher-portion hardware of the UNCC clickers. There is more information about campus clickers here and here, and live troubleshooting...

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Protected: A checklist for our regular equipment inventories

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How-to for the new Vixia HF M500 camera

Here it is, and available for checkout per instructions here. Also see the video size considerations. Step-by-step for Basic Recording:   The Parts and Controls of the Camera: Filed under:...

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A few thoughts on headphones for the language lab

Analog (3.5mm connector): the traditional way; still cheaper. Digital (USB connector): comes with its own soundcard – potentially better compatibility, especially with software form the same vendor...

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A few examples of recessed aka downview computer screens in face-to-face...

Receded computer screens would save us having to rename the LRC  learning environment from “face-to-face” to “face-hidden-behind-screen-from-face”, and are especially good for communicative language...

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Testing and semi-automatically changing the Sanako student audio configuration

Problem We have had teacher complaints about too much background noise from neighboring students being recorded in our Sanako Study 1200, with SLH-07 headsets. In addition, upon looking through some...

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Mimicking the annual “All-Japan Phone-Answering Competition” in the digital...

One of my first endeavors in a digital audio lab was pairing distant students over the headphones to have them practice doing business over the phone in Spanish. Today’s New York Times article on the...

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Checklist for microphone booms

Model: Parts: 3 segments (1,2,3), 2 segment connecting screws (4,5) 1 top screw (6) allows for attaching part  “small”from shotgun mics (but “large” does not fit): 1 top screw plastic cap(not pictured)...

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Checklist for Rebel cameras (17/18/19/20)

Parts Battery SD Memory Card Battery Charger USB cable Lens Test the Functionality Turn camera on Set to video Take a 5sec video Playback Maintenance Charge battery Initialize sd card like so. Filed...

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Checklist for lights (01-07)

Are all Parts there: main: Light q60 stand raven rs-8 minor: Lamp Stand (1,4): screw, wing nut (2,5): screw, wing nut (3,6): screw, wing nut disassembled: Test the Functionality Assemble light and (not...

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Checklist for heavy tripods (01-04)

Are all Parts there? Tripod Head plate Screws /wing nuts Handle Test the Functionality: Attach a camera to tripod. Move camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…) Maintenance: reduce tripod...

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Checklist for lavaliere microphones (01-03)

Are all  Parts there? Microphone with 3.5 mm cable Phono adapter (1/4’’) Clip Battery  (pictured below) Test the Functionality Test making a recording like so . Maintenance: If needed, exchange battery...

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Checklist for light tripod (05-12)

Are all Parts there? Tripod screw, wing nut Top plate – make sure this part is not missing! Test the Functionality Make sure that tripod can extend and stand on 3 legs, like so: Attach a camera to...

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Checklist shotgun microphones

Are all  Parts there? Shotgun Microphone Camera mount Microphone stand clamp : Especially look for the smaller connector in the bottom center – it tends to get lost (remain on the boom pole?). Foam...

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How to initialize memory card on the LRC cameras

Initializing the memory cards formats, erases, readies them (= speeds up) for future use and protects the innocent from video footage being distributed. Hence camera users need to do this when they...

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LRC Wireless microphone basics

Parts: Functionality test: In general, see here. For specifics: The lavaliere is optional, you can plug in another 3.5mm microphone. Maintenance: Check batteries Incidentally, in many classrooms, the...

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Checklist for Vixia cameras (11-14)

Parts Battery SD Memory Card Battery Charger Power cable USB cable Test the Functionality Start camera Record for 5 seconds Playback:  Maintenance Charge battery Initialize sd card: Sd-card like so....

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Checklist for light kit (08-11)

Are all Parts there(25) 4 plates (1) 2 more plates (2) 3 extension power cables (3) 3 lamps (4), containing 3 bulbs (not pictured) 2 thingamabobs (5) 8 clamps (6) 2 stands (7 See also various...

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Checklist for Voice recorder 03

Are the Parts there? Recorder (consisting of : removable cover for usb-connector and recorder) Batteries (1) AAA Test the Functionality Insert batteries in recorder (if needed, replace from box on...

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Checklist transcription foot pedal

Are the Parts there? Pedal USB adapter Earpiece Test the Functionality: TBA: you need the software installed on a PC first Filed under: audience-is-language-learning-center-temp-staff,...

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Checklist LRC Tripod15 large

Are the Parts there? Screws screw post Tripod Test the Functionality: Make sure that tripod can seat on 3 legs Attach a camera to tripod Move the camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…)...

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Checklist LRC Tripod14 middle

Are the Parts there? Top plate Tripod Test the Functionality: Make sure that tripod can stand on 3 legs Attach a camera to tripod Move the camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…) Filed...

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Checklist LRC Tripod13 small

Are the Parts there? Tripod Screws Test the Functionality Make sure that tripod can seat on 3 legs Attach a camera to tripod Move the camera in all directions (top/bottom, left/right…) Filed under:...

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Checklist for the LRC Camera16

Are the Parts there? Sony camera USB Cable Batteries Memory stick Power cord Test the Functionality Plug power to camera Record for 5sec.: Playback: Choose desired scene to play. Maintenance Erase,...

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Checklist for the LRCCamera15

Are the Parts there? camera USB Cable camera station Power cord Test the Functionality Plug power to camera Record for 15sec. By pressing "start, then same button "stop"   TBA: Playback: how?...

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How to record and playback movies on the Sony Hdr-cx110

Complete Overview: Filed under: audience-is-teachers, documentation, e-infrastructure, hardware Tagged: cameras, sony, video

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LRC headset test on iMacs

Logon to the iMac. Double click Macintosh HD. Click Application. Find Garage band and double click it. Save the file to the desktop Press record Speak into the microphone; then tab the microphone with...

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LRC daily walkthrough for listening and group room stations

Ensure that the listening station/group room PC headsets are stored hanging from the side cubicle walls: Headsets need to be plugged into the rear: Make sure "Do Not Use" sticker is on the front panel...

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LRC daily walkthrough for iMacs and printer

For the iMacs,   make sure headset is plugged into the USB adapter as pictured, make sure the 2 “Do not use” labels on the adapter and over the inputs on the rear of the screen are in place and intact...

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LRC daily walkthrough for classroom PCs

Find a time when the classroom is not busy on the LRC calendar – if necessary, do it earlier rather than later. If somebody else than coordinator or director is logged onto the teacher computer, tell...

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LRC headset test on PCs

Log in on a PC. Launch the Sanako student recorder form the desktop: Click the red recording button then record for 5 sec (speak into the microphone; then tab the microphone with your finger several...

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LRC headset tests

To improve LRC readiness – given that headsets are the most prominent component of the language center,  as well as a wear and tear part –, every Friday during the term (see column), a group of expert...

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Daily LRC walkthrough

Take the clip board with this list, and, follow the instructions for the daily walkthrough, fill it out for the current row (= today’s date).Filed under: checklists, e-infrastructure, hardware,...

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Positioning of Language Lab PCs needs improving

Update: We worked around the issue with a male/female USB extension cord (black) to connect the Sanako USB connector (blue) into, this way, the whole setup can be aligned with the rear of the PC and...

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Current LRC equipment circulation training for Film students (Office365)

Filed under: audience-is-students, Film-studies, film-studies-equipment, Institution-is-University-of-North-Carolina-Charlotte, service-is-library, training, workshops Tagged: calendaring, live@edu,...

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How staff can connect their smart phones to Ninermail

Including Calendars, useful if you need to receive a reminder for your LRC bookings. It is all documented here (but the student instructions are on top of the search results, which may be confusing to...

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Putting 2 Manfroto and Cullman camera tripods and 2 Smith-Victor Lights back...

The Library handed us back circulation of equipment that supports production classes in film studies since they could not maintain the equipment in good state of repair. We are having a hard time to do...

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“Back to basics”: Need once again to default to color scheme basic on teacher...

Same problem as last term: (What made it come unstuck/unfixed?): No Sanako screen sharing activity involved here, but MS-Community-Clips screen sharing. Classes are moving in, and we cannot have the...

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How to connect an MS-Surface RT to the secure campus wireless

This worked on a 1st generation Surface, but with Windows 8.1. No problem getting onto the UNCC49er network, but the Surface/Windows 8 is not supported on the NINERWifi-secure yet. Specifically,...

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Google Calendar embedded aggregated calendar won’t show calendar names?

When I add "Calendars to Display" in the "Google Embeddable Calendar Helper" , Google calendar lets me select calendars I  added from iCal sources, but it does not "remember" the names I have given...

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Protected: LRC headset organization

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