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Classrooms with Installed Technology: LC 103

LC 103 Smart Classroom Instructions

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To Turn On the Projector, located behind the rear screen:
Point the remote control toward the rear screen. Press the RED Power Button for about two seconds. The screen will grow brighter as the projector warms up.
Please remember to turn off the projector at the end of class by pointing the remote toward the rear screen and pressing the red power button twice.

To Turn On the Computer:

Press the Power button on the computer. Enter your New Paltz Computer User ID and password.

To Display the Computer:

  1. On the Extron box, located on the front edge of the desk, press button 1 for Computer.

  2. If the computer image is not displayed on the projector screen, press the Computer button on the remote control.

  3. On the remote, press the Auto Setup button.

To Use the Document Camera:

  1. Complete all of above steps.

  2. Turn on the document camera by pressing the power button on the pedestal.

  3. Click on the Document Camera Icon on the lower left of the computer desktop.

  4. The document camera can project books, papers and three-dimensional objects. Use a sheet of white paper under transparencies for best results. The Extron Control Box must be set on Button 1.

To Display a Laptop:

  1. Locate the cable on the side table labeled LAPTOP.

  2. Connect the 15-pin VGA cable to the laptop video out.  A Mac laptop may require a converter.

  3. Connect the ⅛” mini audio jack cable to the laptop audio out.

  4. Set laptop display resolution to 1024 x 768. Please call if you need assistance.

  5. On the Extron box located on the front edge of the desk, press button 2 for Laptop.

  6. On the remote press, the Auto Setup button.

To Display the DVD/VHS Combo Unit:

  1. On the remote, press the Video Button

  2. On the DVD/VHS unit, turn the power on. Insert DVD or VHS tape. Press play.

  3. DVDs can also be played through the computer.

Volume Control:

Volume is controlled via the Projector Remote. The Projector must be on in order for Sound to be heard.

USB Drives may be connected to the computer via ports on left side of LCD monitor or top edge of keyboard.

Other Features of Projector Remote

Laser Pointer:  Press the yellow Laser button to activate. Please be cautious of people’s eyes.

Capturing an Image:  Press the Freeze button to display the screen as a still image. Sound will be muted. Press Freeze again to release the image and restore sound.

Stopping Projection Temporarily:  Press the Shutter button to turn off lamp for black screen. Press the Shutter button again to return to projection.

Enlarge the Center Area:  Press the digital zoom +/- button to enlarge center area of projected image. Adjust the zoom by pressing the plus or minus side of the button. Use the directional buttons to shift the center point of enlarged area.

IMPORTANT!  Please remember to TURN OFF all equipment at the end of class.