Audio Visual Technology Standard for Auraria Campus Classrooms

I.  Introduction
When addressing new AV technology environments, strategy and design details will vary with the “owner” of the project. Utilizing this standard provides a basis of consistent user experience and quality of operation in classrooms throughout the Auraria Campus. This document pertains to the current AHEC digital AV classroom model utilizing the HDMI connection interface. Analog sources are converted/scaled and then routed through an HDMI switcher

II.  Necessary Elements

1. AMX centralized control system
2. Instructor lectern or teaching table
3. Equipment rack
4. Projector (ceiling mounted, WXGA or better – see equipment list)
5. Projection screen
6. HDBaseT connection between AV switcher and projector. Shielded, plenum rated Category 6a cable required.
7. Digital DVD/Blu-Ray player. HDMI output connected to switcher.
8. HDTV QAM/NTSC/IP television tuner. HDMI output connected to switcher.
9. Audio Video interface (custom faceplate in equipment list)
   1. HDMI input for document camera
   2. HDMI input for user supplied device
   3. VGA input and associated 3.5mm stereo audio jack for user supplied computer
   4. Yellow/White/Red phono (RCA) jacks for composite video and analog stereo audio from auxiliary source.
10. Data Jack Dedicated to AV
11. Telephone (wall mounted adjacent to teaching station)

III.  Equipment List