Classroom Technology Instructions for OM21
August 2006
Common Sense Reminders
- Do NOT adjust any item labeled "DO NOT TOUCH"
- When possible, insure the technology works before class time.
- When in doubt, ask.
- After following the instructions, if you still have questions or problems operating the system, please contact the IIT Helpdesk (helpdesk@stolaf.edu or x3830).
Table of Contents
1. System Power – On
If it's locked, the key (B399A) can be picked up at the Old Main office.
The system should always be powered on. If the cabinet is without power make sure it is plugged into the wall outlet.
2. Operating the Video/Data Systems
2.1 Projector
Push the “Display Power” button on the Video Switcher. When the “Display Power” button is pressed, the green light to the left of the button will turn on and the blue lights in the source indicator boxes will turn on. The projector will take roughly 30 seconds to fully turn on.
2.2 Volume Control
The “Volume” control dial is located on the Video Switcher (directly below the “Display Power” button) and controls the volume for the VCR/DVD combo unit, both computers, and, if present, a laptop. This is the only functioning volume control in the cabinet.
2.3 DVD
Select “DVD” on the Video Switcher. To turn on the DVD, press the power switch on the front of the unit. Or, using the remote control located in the drawer, press the power button. To play a DVDs use either the remote control or the playback controls located on the front of the DVD.
2.4 VCR
Select “VCR” on the Video Switcher. To turn on the VCR, press the power switch on the front of the unit. Or, using the remote control located in the drawer, press the power button. To play a VHS tape use either the remote control or the playback controls located on the front of the VCR.
2.5 Computers
Select the desired computer, PC or Macintosh, from the Video Switcher. Turn on the desired computer. The power buttons for both the PC and the MAC are on the front. To operate the PC or MAC use the appropriately labeled wireless keyboard located in the drawer. The mouse controls are the gray buttons at the top corners of the wireless keyboards. The circular gray button on the top right moves the mouse cursor and the kidney shaped gray buttons on the top left are the left and right mouse buttons. There is also a wireless mouse/laser pointer in the drawer for each computer.
2.6 Document Camera
Make sure the light arms and the camera arm are fully extended. The Power button is located on the rear right side of the Document Camera. On the Video Switcher, select the “Document Camera” button (bottom right). To switch between the overhead lights (documents on regular paper) and the backlit option (transparencies), press the corresponding button on the Document Camera control panel. Please allow the machine a few seconds to complete switching between each function. For the best picture quality press the Auto Focus (right front) button. To turn off the Document Camera, simply press the power button. Please fold down the light arms and camera arm when you are done.
2.7 Laptop Connection
Plug the video cable into the appropriate video out port on the back of your laptop. Turn on the Document Camera and choose the “Document Camera” button on the Video Switcher (bottom right). Press the “RGB1” button (front) on the Document Camera. For network and audio connections, plug the network and audio cables into the appropriate connections on your laptop.
3. System Power – Off
If necessary, turn off the computers using the computer’s menu in the normal manner. Turn off any cabinet components that may still be on (e.g., the DVD, the VCR) with the power button on the component. Turn off the Video/Data Projector by pressing the “Display Power” button in the Video Switcher for five seconds. The blue lights on the Video Switcher will start a flashing pattern, the Projector display will turn black, and Projector will start a “cool down” process. The fans in the system will stay on as they continue to cool the system. Return the Wireless Keyboards, laser pointers and remote controls to the drawer. (Failure to turn off the system in this order may cause data loss on the computers and/or damage to the projector.)