Electronic Equipment Manual For 2104, 2202, & 3101Canal Building

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1 Electronic Equipment Manual For 2104, 2202, & 3101Canal Building For further information, please visit our website at:

2 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Topic Page # Turning the Data Projector on 3 Using the Console Computer 3 Using the Console Computer 4 Using the Console Computer 5 Using a Laptop 5 Using a Laptop 6 Adjusting the Volume 6 Adjusting the Volume 7 Blanking the Image on the Data Projector 7 Using the Blue-Ray Player 8 Using the VCR 9 Connecting a Microphone 10 Turning the Equipment Off 10 Emergency Assistance and Other Contact Numbers 11 Useful Tips 12

3 3 Turning the Data Projector on: To start the projector, press the ON/OFF button. This will power the data projector on. Please allow 30 seconds for the data projector to warm up. Using the computer located in the console: After the data projector has been successfully turned on, ensure that the computer is also powered on. It is located within the cabinet (this will be labeled and have a steady blue light emitting from the case). To project the computer image, press the button labeled COMPUTER on the AMX Panel. There is also a Computer Monitor in the room located on top of the equipment cabinet.

4 Next, retrieve the wireless keyboard from inside the cabinet. The keyboard and wireless mouse are kept in a drawer inside the cabinet. This drawer is located just below the VCR in the rack of equipment. 4 Press down on the latch of the drawer to open it. There is also a phone and a remote control for the Blue-Ray player the in the drawer as well.

5 5 Press any key on the wireless keyboard to activate the computer. The data projector will then project the computer image. Log on to the network using the login information provided to you by CCS or IMS. The integrated touchpad, located at the bottom of the keyboard takes the place of a regular mouse. Simply glide your finger over the touchpad to move the computer cursor. There is also a wireless mouse in the cabinet as well. Using your laptop with the data projector in the room: AUDIO CONNECTION VGA or HDMI CONNECTION (1)First, plug your VGA or HDMI cable into the female VGA (COMPUTER) port or the HDMI port on the Extron Plate in the cabinet. (2)If you also require sound, then plug your cable into the AUDIO input. (Only For VGA) (3)If you need to use the Internet, plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack. ETHERNET CONNECTION

6 6 Once the data projector has powered on, press the LAPTOP button. If your laptop does not automatically send its video signal to the data projector, you may need to manually output the video signal from your laptop. If you require assistance in doing this, call ext There is also a tip sheet on the last page of the manual that shows a list of general key commands to sync a laptop to the projector. Adjusting the volume: To adjust the volume for all sound, use the Volume UP or DOWN BUTTONS located on the right side of the AMX Panel. Adjust the volume according to your preferences, but please be considerate of people in the classroom s neighboring yours. When you are done, please turn the volume down, and leave all other settings as you found them. Volume Controls

7 7 There are also left and right Volume Control Dials, located on the left side of the Amplifier. The Amplifier is located at the bottom of the rack of equipment. If you are not getting any sound, check to see if the amplifier has been turned off. Volume Control Dials Power Button Blanking the image (temporarily) from the data projector: To blank the image on the Projector press the BLANK BUTTON located directly below the ON/OFF button on the Control Panel. To restore the image press the BLANK BUTTON again.

8 8 Using the Blue-Ray Player: Before beginning, make sure that the data projector has been powered on, and that the volume on the AMX Panel is reduced. (1) Power the Blue-Ray player ON (by pressing button 1). (2) Press the Blue-Ray Open/Close button (labeled button 2 on picture). (3) Place the Disc in the open disc tray (labeled number 3 on picture). (4) Press the Blue-Ray Open/Close button to close the disc tray (number 2 on picture). (5) Select the DVD button on the AMX Panel. (6) Press the PLAY button to start the disc. (7) Adjust the volume by using the Volume UP or Down Buttons on the AMX Panel to your desired level (page 6). (8) Press the STOP button to stop the disc, or the PAUSE ( ) button to pause it. (9) When you are finished, remember to take your disc out of the machine, and turn the volume down. There is a remote control for the Blue-Ray player in the cabinet as well.

9 9 Using the VCR: Before beginning, make sure that the data projector has been powered on, and that the volume on the AMX Panel is reduced. (1) Power the VCR ON (by pressing button 1). (2) Insert the tape into the VCR Machine (number 2 on diagram) STOP/EJECT BUTTON (3) Select the VCR button on the AMX Panel. (4) Press the PLAY button to start the tape. (5) Adjust the volume by using the Volume UP or DOWN Buttons on the AMX Panel to your desired level (page 6). (6) Press the STOP button to stop the tape, or the PAUSE ( ) button to pause it. (7) To rewind or fast forward your tape, you can use the remote control secured to the rack or you may use the buttons on the VCR itself. (8) When you are finished, remember to take your tape out of the machine, and turn the volume down.

10 10 Connecting a microphone: (1) Plug an XLR cable from a microphone into the XLR input on the Extron plate (labeled microphone). (2) Adjust the volume to your desired level by using the Volume UP or DOWN Buttons on the AMX Panel (see page 6). (3) When you are finished, turn the volume down. Turning the equipment off: (1) Turn the data projector off by selecting the ON/OFF button on the AMX Panel. (2) Ensure that any cables and the keyboard have been placed back inside the cabinet and the mouse placed back onto the charger base. (3) Lock up the equipment rack. (4) Remember to take your key to the equipment cabinet with you!

11 11 For further assistance, please use the phone located in the rack. Useful department numbers: IMS (Instructional Media Services): 3815 For assistance with: The data projector Blue-Ray player VCR The amplifier or speakers Accessing equipment Computer and Networking issues Maintenance: 3668 For assistance with: Lighting Room temperature Air quality Chalk and/or chalkboards Screens **FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE DIAL 4444**

12 12 Brand of Laptop Key used to Sync VGA output Acer Apple Compaq Dell Fn + F5 Fn + F7 Fn + F4 Fn + F8 Fujitsu Fn + 10 HP IBM Panasonic Toshiba Fn + F4 Fn + F7 Fn + F3 Fn + F5