Instructional Media Services

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Classrooms with Installed Technology

Instructions for all Electronic Classrooms in VH(except VH-113 and VH-221)

Projector and Volume controls are located on a control box on the instructor’s station.

To turn on the projector: Press the Display ON button, located on the control box on the instructor’s station. You should hear the fan start.The projector takes a few minutes to reach maximum brightness.The ON or OFF button will blink as the projector is powering up or down.

While the projector is warming up, turn on the power to the computer, document camera or laptop.

If you are using the computer, remember: At the Novell sign-in, follow Academic Computing Department’s instructions to log on.Be sure to log out when you are finished.

Select the image you want for projection. The button for the selected source will illuminate.

  • PC for computer projection
  • DOC CAM for document camera projection
  • LAPTOP for laptop projection

Volume is controlled by the Volume Knob.

Look for the screen control on the wall.It has three positions: Up, Stop, and Down.After lowering the screen, you may also want to dim the lights in the room.

To turn the equipment off: Press the Display OFF button to turn off the projector. The lamp will go off but the fan will continue to run. It will turn itself off when the lamp has cooled.Never touch the ceiling mounted LCD projector.It is alarmed!

Turn off the computer, document camera or laptop.

Although there is a button for DVD/VHS, there are no DVD/VHS players in VH classrooms. You may play a DVD through the computer. Or you may bring a player to your classroom and connect it through the purple connection box, located on the desk. Push the DVD/VHS button to project the video image.

IMS is eager to assist you in case of difficulties. We respond in person and immediately to calls for help whenever possible. Training and assistance is also available. Call IMS at x 3630 days, and evenings at x 3639. For COMPUTER PROBLEMS, call Academic Computing at x3816.