Detailed Room GuidesDetailed Room GuidesSelect from the list of Willard Building technology classrooms to view moreSelect from the list of Willard Building technology classrooms to view more

detailed operating instructions. The instructions are organized by roomdetailed operating instructions. The instructions are organized by room

number into customized Power Point presentations.number into customized Power Point presentations.

Ground FloorGround Floor

Room: Room: 6060 6262 6464 67 67 6969 71 73 71 73 7575

First FloorFirst Floor

Room: Room: 151151 158158 160160 162162 165 165 167167 169169 171171 173 173 174174

Second FloorSecond Floor

Room: 251 258 Room: 251 258 260260 262262 265 265 267267 268 268 269269 270270 271271 273273

Third FloorThird Floor

Room: 351 Room: 351 358358 360360 362362 365 367 365 367 369369 370 370 371371 373373

Combination LockCombination Lock

Each year we reprogram the security locks. Contact MTSS Each year we reprogram the security locks. Contact MTSS for the current security combination. for the current security combination.

There are 4 rollers located There are 4 rollers located on the bottom of the lock on the bottom of the lock that are numbered 0-9. that are numbered 0-9. Line up the combination Line up the combination code………code………

…………then push the shackle then push the shackle straight down to get the straight down to get the lock to release.lock to release.

Remote ControlRemote Control

On……… Off……….

Input……..

Use the remote control to turnon the projector.

Then use the input button to select between computer display or video/dvd playback.*

The speakers built into the projector are used for house sound, so use the volume buttons on the remotecontrol to adjust audio levels.

•Note: The input options will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the projection screen.

Input #1 is for computer display.

Input #3, is for video playback.

….Volume Controls

Remote ControlRemote Control

On……… Off……….

Input……..

Use the remote control to turnon the ceiling mounted, lcd projector. Then use theinput button* to select between computer display or video/dvdplayback.

Note: The input options will be displayed in the upper right corner of the projection screen.

Input #1 is for computer display.

Input #3 is for video/dvdplayback.

Remote ControlRemote Control

Use the remote control to turnon the projector. Then use theinput buttons to select between computer display or video/dvd playback.

Input button #1 is for computerdisplay.

Input button #4 is for videoplayback.

…..OnOff…..

Input #1…..

Input #4…..

Remote ControlRemote Control

Use the remote control to turn on the projector.

Then use the Comp1 or Video input buttons to select between either computer display or video/dvd playback.

Power

Comp 1..

...Video

ON/OFF Switch for RemoteON/OFF Switch for Remote

…… There is a separate on/off switch for the remote control itself. It has to be powered on in order to getthe other function buttons to respond.

Switcher PanelSwitcher Panel

This panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices,This panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices,both internal and external, to be plugged into one control box,both internal and external, to be plugged into one control box,which then communicates with the lcd projector via a single cable. which then communicates with the lcd projector via a single cable.

As the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ between As the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ between formats. formats.

The top row of buttons, marked “VGA”, gives you computer displayThe top row of buttons, marked “VGA”, gives you computer displayoptions. The bottom row, marked ‘’Video”, is for video/dvdoptions. The bottom row, marked ‘’Video”, is for video/dvdplayback.playback.

l ….Computer Display Options

….Video Display Options

The first button in each row is for the computer and video equipment that comes with the podium.

The second button in each row is for personal, external devises that can be connected to the projector via an external patch panel.

(The third and fourth inputs are empty)

Internal External Computer Laptop

Internal Laptop Computer

Internal External VCR-DVD Video

Switcher PanelSwitcher Panel

This panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices, bothThis panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices, both

internal and external, to be plugged into one control box, whichinternal and external, to be plugged into one control box, which

then communicates with the projector via a single cable. then communicates with the projector via a single cable.

As the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ betweenAs the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ between

formats. The top row of buttons give you computer display options.formats. The top row of buttons give you computer display options.

The bottom row is for video tape/dvd playback.The bottom row is for video tape/dvd playback.

Computer Display Options..

Video Display Options..

….Audio Controls

The first button in each row is for the computer and video equipmentthat comes with the podium.

The second button in each row is for personal, external devises thatcan be connected to the projector via an external patch panel.

(The third and fourth inputs are empty)

Internal External Computer Laptop

Internal External VCR Video

Audio ControlAudio Control

The audio controls are located on the far right ofThe audio controls are located on the far right ofthe switcher panel. Select either “computer” orthe switcher panel. Select either “computer” or““video”, then use the “VOLUME” knob to adjustvideo”, then use the “VOLUME” knob to adjustsound levels.sound levels.

Audio ControlsAudio Controls

Make sure that the amplifier is powered on, then adjust Make sure that the amplifier is powered on, then adjust

volume levels for either video playback (VID) or for computer-volume levels for either video playback (VID) or for computer-

based audio files (IBM). based audio files (IBM).

371 Willard: Tech Room/Video Conference Facility371 Willard: Tech Room/Video Conference Facility

Room 371 Willard is designed primarily to be a video conference Room 371 Willard is designed primarily to be a video conference room. However, it can also be used as a basic technology room. However, it can also be used as a basic technology classroom. It comes equipped with a Dell and a MAC computer, classroom. It comes equipped with a Dell and a MAC computer, two ceiling mounted lcd projectors, and a vcr/dvd combination two ceiling mounted lcd projectors, and a vcr/dvd combination player.player.

For tech room purposes, you will need to use the projector and For tech room purposes, you will need to use the projector and screen that are closest to the podium. (the other projector and screen that are closest to the podium. (the other projector and screen are for displaying the ‘far end’ of a two-way video screen are for displaying the ‘far end’ of a two-way video conference). Screen controls are located on the wall directly conference). Screen controls are located on the wall directly behind the podium.behind the podium.

Remote ControlRemote Control

Use the remote control to turnon the projector. Then selectInput #2 from the five input options.

…..OnOff…..

Input #2………

Podium LayoutPodium Layout

Dell & Mac Keyboards

Switcher Panels

Mac Computer Dell Computer

Switcher PanelsSwitcher Panels

To select either computer or video display

To send either computer or video signal to the projector

To select either Dell (IBM),Mac, or Laptop Computer

Open the door at the far left of the podium to access the switcher panels.

At the first panel (top left of switcher box array) select between computer or video.

At the second panel (top right), select between IBM, Mac, or External Laptop.

At the third panel (bottom left) select once again between computer or video.

Audio ControlAudio Control

Dual audio-controlDual audio-control

switches are switches are

mounted on the mounted on the

left side of the left side of the

switcher panelswitcher panel

compartment.compartment.

Because room 158 Willard was designed Because room 158 Willard was designed to be a 3-D graphics lab, there are to be a 3-D graphics lab, there are actually four ceiling mounted projectors. actually four ceiling mounted projectors. However, only one of the four is However, only one of the four is designated for general classroom use.designated for general classroom use.

As you stand facing the array of As you stand facing the array of projectors, you will be using the unit projectors, you will be using the unit mounted in the top, right corner. mounted in the top, right corner.

External Patch PanelExternal Patch Panel

There is an external patch panel available for thoseThere is an external patch panel available for those planning to use their own laptop or videoplanning to use their own laptop or video equipment. equipment.

VGA and audio cables are provided for laptopVGA and audio cables are provided for laptop connections and can be found inside of the podium.connections and can be found inside of the podium.

USB PortsUSB Ports

There are 2 usb ports located at the front of There are 2 usb ports located at the front of each computer. Flip open the gray flap that each computer. Flip open the gray flap that displays the DELL logo and insert your external displays the DELL logo and insert your external memory devise.memory devise.

And there you have it. Push a fewAnd there you have it. Push a few

buttons, dim the lights, and you havebuttons, dim the lights, and you have

added a whole new dimension to youradded a whole new dimension to your

class presentations. class presentations.

Quick ReviewQuick Review1 Use the remote control to power on the projector1 Use the remote control to power on the projector. . Be patientBe patient as the projector goes through its 10-15 second warm upas the projector goes through its 10-15 second warm up cycle.cycle.

2 Use the remote control’s 2 Use the remote control’s INPUTINPUT button(s) to select between button(s) to select between computer display and video playback.computer display and video playback.

3 Match your format choice with the proper button on the3 Match your format choice with the proper button on the switcher panel.switcher panel. The top row of buttons is for computerThe top row of buttons is for computer display, while the bottom row is for videodisplay, while the bottom row is for video..

4 Adjust volume levels as needed.4 Adjust volume levels as needed.

5 When finished,5 When finished, tap the off button on the remote controltap the off button on the remote control twice twice to power down the projector, and thento power down the projector, and then securesecure the the podiumpodium..

Only a phone call awayOnly a phone call awayWe have support staff onWe have support staff on

duty in room 252 Willard.duty in room 252 Willard.

Use the wall mountedUse the wall mounted

phone located near thephone located near the

podium to give us a callpodium to give us a call

during class if you areduring class if you are

experiencing technicalexperiencing technical

problems or if you have aproblems or if you have a

general question about the general question about the

operation of your tech room. operation of your tech room.

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