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detection and compensation method that en-
ables image enhancement with no loss of im-
age fidelity; 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown detection,
which maximizes image detail and sharpness
for NTSC and PAL materials originating from
film; and Accu-RATE Frame Lock (AFL™),
which solves frame rate conversion issues.
Scratching the Surface
Even though the carts have been rendered
immobile, Huberty explained that they were
“the best solution at the time. We could
get the most tabletop space out of them.”
Indeed, the surface area of the carts is the
most intriguing aspect of the systems. To
maximize the surface area, an LCD monitor
for the computer is attached to a swinging
arm which, in turn, is bolted to the front cen-
ter portion of the cart’s tabletop.
Holes were precut in the cart’s surface to
house a variety of Extron products including:
the MLC 206 AAP, which fits into a five-gang
wall plate and includes four single space
Architectural Adapter Plate (AAP) openings
for controlling all audio and video sources; an
Extron HSA 400 Hideaway Surface Access
enclosure that allows for inconspicuous com-
puter-video interface connector access and
control; and an Extron AAP 104, a four-gang
size wall plate with openings for up to eight
single space AAPs.
The PTD team took full advantage of the
MLC 206, HSA 400, and AAP 104 by popu-
lating them with pass-through and control
module AAPs. The HSA 400 includes two
optional AAPs: to connect a laptop with an-
other A/V source.
Regarding the 15-pin HD pass-through
AAP, Huberty said: “Our faculty members
carry laptops with them, so we want them to
walk in, plug in, and go. We are also using
document cameras with VGA outputs.” He
added that the RCA pass-through AAP is “for
camcorders, a DV-cam, or a mini DV deck.
If they come in with an old beta tape, we’re
prepared. And we also have some older docu-
ment cameras that use composite.” Huberty
mentioned that the RJ-45s that come standard
on the HSA 400 allow faculty members to plug
in their laptops to access KSU’s network.
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A close-up of the multimedia cart’s surface shows control panel and connection options: an Extron HSA 400
Hideaway Surface Access enclosure, MLC 206 AAP MediaLink Controller, and AAP 104.
The multimedia cart’s equipment rack includes an
Extron System 7SC, with a VCR and DVD player.
The multimedia carts enable instructors to switch and execute a wide variety of computer-video, video, and
audio signals. One KSU professor claims the carts have “completely changed the dynamics of teaching.”
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