Speech-Theater 216 Technology Desk

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).

(This equipment is at the front of the room.)

Make sure red power button on top right of stand is on.
Turn on Projector hanging from ceiling by pushing power button on remote. If you can't find the remote, then push the power button on the projector itself.
Make sure Sony receiver is on. Push the button labeled for the component you wish to use.
Turn on power to that component (Macintosh Computer, ELMO Document Camera, VCR, DVD player)
Aim remote at projector and push the “Input 1” button on the remote and select the input on the KVM switch to the desired component; Input 1: Macintosh, Input 2: Document Camera, Input 3: Laptop
When finished, turn off all components that you were using including the projector, but leave the main power on
Volume control for all components is the big dial on the Sony Receiver
You can use the CD-ROM drive on the computer to play audio CDs
To play a DVD turn on the DVD player and aim the remote at the projector and press the “Input” button until the correct component is displayed on the screen

(This equipment is at the back of the room)

Press Power button on the TV Monitor, VCR and the desktop camera controls.
Insert a blank tape into the VCR.
Set the camera to the desired position using the camera controls on the desktop.
Press the record button(s) on either the VCR or its remote.
Press the Stop button on the VCR or remote once taping is complete.
You can review the tape on the back monitor by pushing Play.

No Network Connection

Make sure Ethernet cord is plugged into side panel of cart and the wall jack with the green dot next to it.

The projector will not turn on

If you can hear fan running, it is most likely in cool down mode: wait a minute or two for it to complete the cool-down cycle.
Push the red power button on the projector itself. If that works, then the remote's batteries aren't working. Call the Helpdesk at x3830 to replace them.

Students have trouble seeing the Document Camera from the back of the room.

Zoom in on the text/image using the Tele button. Text/Image must be quite large to be seen clearly from the back of the classroom.