Chandler-Ullman
Room 230
July 2008

Seating = 166 fixed seats

Equipment Description and Capabilities

The two video projectors are set up to project from the following sources: the local computer (dual display is possible), VHS VCR, DVD player, Document Camera, and from the auxiliary jacks on the tie plate.  The Dell 755 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 computer is equipped with an 80GB SATA 10000rpm drive, 4GB RAM, CD-RW/DVD+/-RW, and a graphics card.  These devices, as well as the auxiliary audio ports located on the podium are connected to the amplifier and speakers.  Devices are selected and controlled from the LCD AMX touch screen display panel, located at the top right of the instructor’s station.  The AMX touch panel is used to select inputs, route these inputs to the projectors and the preview monitors on the podium.  The touch-screen also controls the lights, and audio levels.  The local computer is connected to the backbone network.

The auxiliary jacks provided include a 9 pin male VGA connector with associated network jack and stereo Ľ” mini jack (for portable computers) and a video connector with associated RCA audio jack (for cameras, VCRs, etc.).  AC power is also available at the podium.  The auxiliary jacks are provided for clients who wish to use their own special equipment and associated cables.  Connection of Macintosh or PC laptops to the auxiliary inputs requires a special interface cable.  This cable may be borrowed from the Media Center (Call 83059).

A microphone is located on the podium.  A wireless lavaliere microphone is also available from the Media Center in Fairchild Library (83059).

A wireless mouse is available for this room. Contact the Media Center for information.

The auditorium is equipped with two 35mm slide projectors with remote control from the podium.  Please contact the Art and Architecture office for information about the slide projectors.

Assistance

Instructional Technology Support Services (ITSS) may be contacted at x83059 if you wish to arrange for training on this room's features prior to using the room.  Trouble reports may be reported to the Help Desk at x8HELP (84357).

Usage of the Devices

1. Power up the equipment and projectors by touching the AMX touch-screen located on the top right of the podium (two or three touches may be required).
2. Power up the computer CPU and monitor if being used (buttons on monitor and computer).  You must complete a LAN login to use a public computer by typing your user name and password in the appropriate fields in the opening dialog box.  Remember to log out when you are done.  See the "Guide to LTS Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" document for additional information on use of public sites.
3. Power up the VCR (located in the instructor station) and load tape if needed
4. Power up the DVD (located in the instructor station) and load disc if needed
5. Select the “Source” button for projector 1 from the two buttons on the top left side of the AMX touch-screen (PC is the default).  If a second source is to be projected, select a device from the row of inputs on the top right side of the screen.  This second input will also be displayed on the touch screen preview window.  An advanced routing page is provided at the bottom of the screen for users who wish to have total control over the displays.  There is a delay as the projector warms up.  Please be patient.  The display defaults are as follows:

   “PC Display 1” selects the podium computer and routes the primary graphics board to the left-hand display on the instructor’s station and to projector 1.

   “PC Display 2” activates a second computer display.  This display is routed to the preview window on the touch screen control, and projector 2.  This second display enables simultaneous use of PowerPoint and Web browsing, for example.  Note that PowerPoint slide shows always display on the left-hand monitor and projector 1.  Note that the display in the touch screen preview window can be enlarged to full screen by touching the display as indicated.

   “Doc. Cam” activates the document camera and projector 2 and displays the document camera preview on the touch screen control.  Detailed instructions for the document camera are attached.

   “VHS” sends the picture from the VHS VCR to projector 2 and displays the play, pause and other controls on the touch screen control.  The picture is also displayed on the touch screen control preview window.

   “DVD” sends the picture from the DVD player to projector 2 and displays the DVD controls on the touch screen control preview window

   “AUX Video” activates projector 2, auxiliary video jack (BNC connector) and associated RCA audio jacks for user-supplied video device.

   “Laptop” activates the auxiliary computer jacks (15pin male VGA and stereo mini audio jack) for client-supplied laptop.

6. Volume may be adjusted by touching the “Program” or “Speech” volume up or down arrows on the AMX touch-screen.  Program refers to sounds from the attached devices—computer, video, auxiliary inputs, while speech refers to the microphones.  The “mute” button on the bottom of these controls turns off the sound.  If there is no sound, press the up arrow on “Program” or “Speech”.
7. Lighting is adjusted with the collection of switches located below the chalkboard.
8. The document camera is located in a drawer on the right side of the instructor's station.  Open the drawer, pull up the camera head.  .  Point the camera down at the tabletop.  Press the power button to activate the unit.  A green light indicates power on.  Press the light button once for top lights, press it again if you are using overheads and need the bottom lights.  If you have not already done so, select the document camera from the input bar on top of the touch pad.  The preview will be seen on the touch screen and the image will be sent to the projector.  Zoom, focus, and other control buttons are located on the front edge of the camera.  Detailed instructions are included below.
9. A button on the bottom right of the screen gives access to the projector ‘on’ ‘off’ buttons to turn off a display while leaving the system on.
10. Press the system power off button on the bottom left corner of the display to turn off the equipment when done.  Press yes at the confirmation message.

Power Down the Equipment

1. Before leaving the room you MUST logout of the system.  Select “Start” and “Log Off”.  If you fail to logout, the next user of the system will have access to your account and files.
2. Remove your tape and power off the VCR, if used.
3. Press "System Power Off" button to turn off the projectors and related equipment.  Select yes at the confirmation message to properly complete system shut down.

Potential Problem Areas

• You must login to every public site computer.  If you find a computer that is not displaying the login screen, the previous user failed to logout.  Select “Start” and “Log Off”, then follow the prompts to log on.
• The flexible features of this room make the touch screen fairly complex.  The default routing should suit most uses, but you can re-route any input to any display should you need to do so.  We advise all clients to familiarize themselves with the control system before starting a presentation.
• There may be sound problems if a wireless microphone is used in close proximity to the podium microphone.  Point the podium microphone straight up if you notice any distortion when using a wireless microphone.
• A special cable is required to run laptop computers with this system.  It will not work with off-the-shelf cables.  Clients must know how to feed VGA signal from their laptops.
• The system is currently set to turn off automatically at 12 PM EST if anyone fails to turn it off.  Should the system turn off inappropriately users may turn it back on with the AMX touch panel.

Notes on Computer Usage

See the "Guide to LTS Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" document for additional information on use of public sites.

Wolf Vision Digital Document Camera Instructions

The instructor’s station in this room has been equipped with a digital document camera.  This high quality instrument will enable you to project material from paper, transparencies or even three-dimensional objects to the projector.  To operate this camera:

1. Turn on the projection system using the touch-screen control.  Select the document camera from the source menu at the top of the screen.
2. Open the drawer on the right side of the instructor’s station.
3. Raise the camera arm by pulling up on the small blue lined ring.
4. Turn the camera head so the lens points down.  Focus and Zoom buttons should be pointing up.
5. Press the power button on the rear left of the base (a green light indicates on).  The light should come on.  If it does not, press the light button as needed.  Note, this camera does not have a bottom light for overheads.  The base surface is sufficiently reflective to allow use of overheads with the top light.  Do not write on the base.
6. Place your work on the base. You should see it displayed on the touch-screen preview monitor and on the projector screen.
7. Camera controls are located along the top of the camera head:

   Focus defaults to automatic (green light on).  The picture should self-focus and remain in focus as you operate the zoom.  There may be a slight delay.  The automatic focus can be switched off.

   Zoom in with the button marked with a single figure and a + sign.  Note that there is a digital zoom feature that doubles the range of the mechanical zoom.  The camera can resolve an object of about one inch square.

   Zoom out with the button marked with three figures and a – sign.

8. The camera head can be rotated to shoot outside of the working surface.  Turn the light out of the way, pull the close up lens out from the front of the camera (it will not fall out), and rotate the camera head.
9. When you are done with the camera please
   • Turn off the power
   • Lower the camera by rotating the camera head down and then pulling the blue lined ring towards you.
   • Close the drawer