Instructions for all Smart Classrooms in Van Den Berg Hall (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.
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
- Auto Sync for problems with projection
If you are using the computer, follow Academic Computing Department's instructions to log on.
DVDs may be played through the computer using the Power DVD program.
If you are using your own laptop, use the provided 15-pin VGA cable and 1/8" audio cable to connect to your laptop's output.
If your image is not projected correctly, try pressing the Auto Sync Button on the Control Box.
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.
There are NO DVD/VHS players in VH classrooms. You may play a DVD through the computer using the Power DVD program. There are two TV/VHS Carts in the Van Den Berg building. If you need to use VHS in VH, feel free to move a cart from an adjoining room into your classroom. If necessary, contact IMS for more information.
IMS is eager to assist you in case of difficulties. We respond in person and immediately to calls for help whenever possible. Classroom Orientation and assistance is also available. Call IMS at x 3630 days, and evenings at x 3639. For COMPUTER PROBLEMS, call Academic Computing at x3816.
