Science Center 280 Technology Installation

July 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. Turning on the System
  2. Using/Displaying a Component
    1. ELMO Document Camera
    2. Computer
    3. Audio CD or DVD through the Computer
    4. Showing a DVD movie
    5. Showing a VHS Video
    6. Displaying a Laptop Computer
  3. Turning Off the System

1. Turning on the System

  1. If necessary, turn on the power to the system by flipping the POWER switch inside the cabinet to the left of the iMac computer
  2. Turn on the power to the projector by holding in the red button labeled DISPLAY POWER inside the cabinet until it blinks (for 2 or 3 seconds).  The red button will blink for 20-30 seconds as the projector warms up.

2. Using/Displaying a Component

2.1 Operating the ELMO Document Camera

The ELMO functions like an overhead projector without requiring transparencies. The ELMO can display pages from books or any objects that you put on the flatbed.

  1. Push the Unlock button on the back left side of the document camera. Lift up the center arm until it clicks into place. Unfold both side arms.
  2. Push the Power button on the back, right-hand side of the base.
  3. It takes about 15 seconds for the machine to warm up and the lights to come on. If they don't come on, then push the button for the upper lamps on the left hand side of the control panel.
  4. To project a document/image onto the screen, press the Doc Cam button on the system.
  5. Place the material you wish to display on the base of the document camera. Fit it within the inner rectangle for optimal display.
  6. If you are displaying objects, books, or papers, then use the Upper lamps. If you are using transparencies, then you should switch to Base lamps. Do this using the controls on the front of the ELMO.
  7. The camera should automatically focus the image for you. If it fails to do so, then push the Auto Focus button on the right side of the ELMO's controls. You can also use the manual focus buttons if you wish-these are labeled Near and Far.
  8. If there is a glare on the document or you wish to change the lighting on it, adjust the two side arms of the ELMO.
  9. To zoom in on one particular point in the document, repeatedly push the "Tele" button until the image appears close enough. To zoom in on a different spot in the document, you must move the document itself.
  10. When you are done using the Document Camera, turn off the power button on the back, fold down the arms, push the unlock button and fold down the center arm.

2.2 Computer

  1. Turn on the system as described in the previous section.
  2. Turn on the iMac computer on top of the table.
  3. Push the IMac button inside the cabinet.
  4. Use the Mackie (bottom most component) to adjust volume.

2.3 Audio CD or DVD through the Computer

  1. Turn on the computer as described in the previous section.
  2. To play an Audio CD or DVD movie, insert it into the DVD-ROM Drive (the disk should automatically begin).
  3. Use the Mackie (bottom most component) to adjust volume.

2.4 DVD Player

  1. Turn on the system as described in the first section.
  2. Turn on the DVD player inside the cabinet (bottom unit).
  3. Push the DVD button inside the cabinet.
  4. Insert the DVD movie (a menu should automatically appear).
  5. You can also use the iMac computer to show a DVD movie; see the previous section.
  6. Use the Mackie (bottom most component) to adjust volume.

2.5 VCR

  1. Turn on the system as described in the first section.
  2. Turn on the VCR (labeled Panasonic Desktop Editor inside the cabinet).
  3. Push the VCR button inside the cabinet.
  4. Insert the tape into the VCR (you may need to flip the front section of the VCR down to get access to the slot for inserting the tape).
  5. Push the play button.
  6. Use the Mackie (bottom most component) to adjust volume.

2.6 Laptop

  1. Turn on the system as described in the first section.
  2. Plug the attached video cable into the back of the laptop (video out).
  3. Plug the attached audio cable into the back of the laptop (audio out).
  4. Turn on the laptop.
  5. Push the LAPTOP button inside the cabinet.
  6. Use the Mackie (Bottom most component) to adjust volume.

3. Turning Off the System

  1. Turn off any piece of equipment that is on (use the Special menu and Shutdown for the iMac).
  2. Press and hold in the red DISPLAY POWER button on the rack for 2-3 seconds, then release; the button should then blink.
  3. The button will continue to blink as the projector cools down (approx. 2 minutes) and then go dim; it is VERY IMPORTANT that the projector be allowed to cool.

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