Science Center 282 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
- Turning on the System
- Using/Projecting a Component
- Turning Off the System
- Troubleshooting Tips
1. Turning on the System
- Turn on the power to the rack unit: switch labeled POWER in the upper right corner of the rack)
- Turn on the power to the projector: hold in the red button on rack labeled DISPLAY POWER until it begins to blink (for 2 or 3 seconds). The red button will continue to blink for 20-30 seconds as the projector warms up.
2. Using/Projecting a Component
2.1 ELMO Document Camera
- Turn on the ELMO document camera on top of the table by flipping the switch labeled POWER.
- Unfold the two lights.
- Release the lock button at the back left of the ELMO and raise the camera head to its full height.
- Push the POWER button on the small LCD monitor on top of the document camera.
- Push the Doc Cam button on the rack.
- Place the object or text that you want to project on the glass of the camera.
- Enlarge or reduce the size of a projected object by using the TELE and WIDE buttons on the ELMO.
- If an object is out of focus, press the AUTO FOCUS button.
2.2 Computer
- Turn on the Gateway computer on top of the table.
- Push the "Desktop Computer" button on the rack.
- To hear sound, push the power button (upper left corner) and push the AUX button on the Sony receiver in the rack.
2.3 Playing an Audio CD
- Turn on the computer as described in the previous section.
- Insert an audio CD into the DVD-Rom drive of the computer. It should automatically begin playing.
2.4 DVD
- Turn on the DVD/VCR in the rack.
- Push the VCR button on the rack.
- To hear sound, push the power button (upper left corner) and push the VIDEO button on the Sony receiver in the rack.
- Insert the DVD into the DVD drive.
- Push the play button on the DVD side of the player.
- Adjust MASTER VOLUME on the Sony receiver as needed.
2.5 VCR
- Turn on the DVD/VCR Combo in the rack.
- Push the DVD/VCR button on the rack.
- To hear sound, push the power button (upper left corner) and push the VIDEO button on the Sony receiver in the rack.
- Insert the tape into the VCR.
- Push the play button on the VCR side of the player.
- Adjust MASTER VOLUME on the Sony receiver as needed.
2.6 Laptop
- Plug the attached video cable into the back of the laptop (video out).
- Plug the attached audio cable into the back of the laptop (audio out).
- Turn on the laptop.
- Push the LAPTOP button on the rack.
- To hear sound, push the power button (upper left corner) and push the AUX button on the Sony receiver in the rack.
3. Turning Off the System
- Turn off any piece of equipment that you were using (including the Sony receiver)
- Press and hold in the red DISPLAY POWER button on the rack for 2-3 seconds (until the button blinks)
- 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 down
- Flip the main POWER switch in the upper right corner of the rack
4. Troubleshooting Tips
No Sound?
- Make sure that the Sony receiver is on
- Make sure that the MASTER VOLUME dial on the receiver is at an audible level
- Make sure that the SPEAKERS button on the receiver is pushed in (i.e. on)
- Make sure that the MUTING button is not on (i.e. not illuminated)
- Make sure that the correct input on the Sony receiver is selected (VIDEO, AUX, etc.)