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The projector control panel in the projector cabinet contains all the necessary controls to operate the projector.

BUTTON

FUNCTION

Power On/Off

Turns the projector on and off

Hide/Show

Hides the current image being displayed

Podium PC

Displays instructor computer screen

Laptop

This Button is not used in this room

VCR

Displays images from the VCR

DVD

Displays images from the DVD player

Document camera

This Button is not used in this room

AUX

This Button is not used in this room

EQUIPMENT

Projector -- located in the central upper cabinet facing the screen

Podium PC -- located in the lower cabinet on the left side of the cabinet complex

DVD Player -- located in the upper cabinet on the left side of the cabinet complex

VCR -- located in the upper cabinet on the left side of the cabinet complex

Remotes for Projector, VCR, and DVD player -- located in the upper cabinet on the left side of the cabinet complex

PROJECTOR USE

To lower the projector screen pull the screen down all the way, hesitate, then allow the screen to retract slowly until it locks in place. To raise the screen pull down on the pull bail, then raise the screen quickly but controlling it so that it does not roll uncontrolled into its case, which may result in damage to the screen.

Press Power On/Off to turn the projector on and off. (The projector may take a few seconds to warm up)
While the projector is on, use the keypad to switch between different displays. A light will appear next to the key of the display that is currently in use. You may refer to the above table for descriptions on the keys in the keypad.

To display instructor computer screen

After the computer is on, press the key labeled Podium PC. Audio from the computer will be played through the projector, so use the controls on the projector control panel for turning the volume up or down.

To display video from the VCR

Make sure the VCR is on. Press the key labeled VCR on the control panel and play the tape.

To display video or images from the DVD player

Make sure the DVD Player is on. Press the key labeled DVD on the control panel and play the DVD.

To hide the image being projected

If you would like to temporarily hide an image or screen from being displayed by the projector without turning it off, press the key labeled Hide/Show. A blank screen will be displayed. Press the key again to resume viewing the display.

To adjust the volume of computer, VCR, or DVD player

The Volume for all of the equipment in this room is handled through the Projector Control Panel. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the right side of the Projector Control Panel to adjust the volume.


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