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3. Indicator lights

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Showing the different colors and statuses. Off (clear), Green (Idle), Amber (Transition) flashing (pause) Red (Record)

Indicator lights are installed in all rooms where EchoVideo (Q‑Review), recordings are possible. These lights show the current status of the recording.

There are five light states:

  1. Clear (light off)
  2. Green
  3. Amber
  4. Flashing amber
  5. Red

Pause and Resume Function

Presenters can pause the recording when:

  • there is sensitive content

  • audience questions are being asked

  • copyrighted material is shown

  • there is a short break between lectures

To pause a recording:

  • Press the top of the indicator light when it is red.
  • To resume: Press it again so it returns to red.

What Each Light Means

Red – Recording in progress
  • A red light shows that the EchoVideo (Q‑Review), recording is active. To pause, press the top of the light. It will change to flashing amber.
Amber – Changing state
  • A solid amber light appears briefly when the system moves between ‘recording’ and ‘idle’.
Flashing Amber – Recording paused
  • Flashing amber means the recording is paused. Press the light again to resume. It will turn red once recording restarts.
Green – System idle (ready to record)
  • A green light shows that the system is ready for the next scheduled recording.
If the light is green when you expect a recording, the reason might be:

  • timetable data may be incorrect

  • the presenter has opted out

  • the lecture started over 30 minutes ago and was not auto‑scheduled

Light Off – No power or system issue

If the light is off:

  • the system may have failed

  • the room PC may be off

  • there may be a power issue

Report this to the Helpdesk as soon as possible.

Tips

  • If a light is missing from a room, please contact AV Support or raise a Helpdesk ticket.

  • If a light is not changing colour or behaving as expected, report it immediately.

  • Be aware that students may accidentally press the button and pause the recording.

  • If you pause a recording, remember to press the button again to restart it. The recording will not resume automatically.

Explore guidance 

You can read our guide on Q-Review lights.