Technical Operating Instructions

The new multimedia instruction room (LLC) is open for business.  Many new features and technology items have been added, but the transition from the BI setup to this new one should be manageable.

21 User Workstations

All brand new equipment with LCD Screens and matching keyboards. 

New Projector

The projector is now embedded in the ceiling. Its operation is very similar to the mobile one. Some things have changed. You are no longer responsible for setting it up; all connections are permanent. The projector is out of reach, if you need to change a setting like focus or brightness you have to use the remote control.

Before you can use the projector you must open its cover. The switch to do that is in the northwest corner right next to the instructor’s workstation. To open the cover move the switch up, to close it move the switch down.

Although it is unlikely that you’ll ever need to but in order to change projector settings you must use the remote control. Most commonly you’ll have to change the focus. To do that press the screen (marked as #2) button on the remote control, then use the selection wheel to increase or decrease the focus. To change other settings like the brightness or contrast please press the menu button and then make the selection using the selection wheel.

If the room is dark and you need to see the remote buttons press the backlight button (marked as #3).

To switch the projector from displaying computer data to displaying a VCR tape press the Input button (marked as #4). You will then cycle through three input sources: the computer, the VCR and a third one that is currently not used. As a courtesy to other users, when you are finished using the VCR please switch the projector back to the computer.

Please turn the projector please off when finished using it. To achieve this goal press the off button twice. The projector will turn itself off. Once that happens go ahead and close the cover by moving the switch to the up position. Please don’t forget to return the remote control to its proper compartment.

Speakers throughout the room play sound from the instructor’s computer. To change the volume for computer sounds please adjust it on the PC using the speaker icon in the task bar (by the clock). To change the volume of a VCR tapes adjust the volume of the amplifier currently found on the instructor’s desk. 

Lights

LLC has a new electrical system. Three dimmer switches control all lights. These are found on the eastern wall, north of the door. 

The Smart Board

The Smart Board will be used in the new room. You may need to adjust its position before starting your presentation. Occasionally you’ll need to recalibrate it. To recalibrate the board click on its icon in the task bar and click on the orient board button. Select the number of points and then tap the screen at indicated spots. Note: the nine-point calibration should provide satisfactory results.