Computing and Audio-Video Usage
LTS/Civil Engineering Computing Site
Fritz 605
July 2006

Seating: 25 PC Stations

Site Availability

This is a departmental/LTS shared PC teaching site. It is available for public use when not scheduled for classes or labs. Reservations for classes may be made through the Civil Engineering Department. Select Site Hours to determine this site’s operating hours or for a listing of other computing locations select http://www.lehigh.edu/classrooms/

Hardware

The lab contains 25 Dell Pentium 4 3.4GHz computers with 80GB SATA hard drives, 1GB RAM, CDRW/DVD combo, 1.44MB floppy disk, and monitor. One computer is designated as the instructor computer and will project when selected from the touch-screen control.

Network - Printing

All computers are connected via a 10-Base-T to the Backbone Network. The HP4250dtn printer located in this room can be accessed from any computer within this room. An HP 5000 is also available. To use this printer install the HP 5000 print driver:

Click on the “Lehigh Software” icon OR Click Start, Programs, Install Software

Then pick “Fritz Lab HP 5000 Printer Driver.

Equipment Description and Capabilities

The LCD Video projector is set up to project from the following sources: the local computer and the auxiliary jacks on the tie plate located on the top of the wall to the left of the instructor's station. These devices are connected to an amplifier and speakers. Devices are selected and controlled from the LCD AMX touch panel, located on the wall to the left of the instructor’s station. The local computer is connected to the backbone network.

The auxiliary jacks on the tie plate include a 15-pin male VGA connector with associated network jack and stereo ¼” mini jack (for portable computers) and RCA video connector with associated RCA audio jacks (for cameras, VCRs, document presenters, etc.). These auxiliary jacks are provided for clients who wish to use their own special equipment and associated cables. Connection of Macintosh or PC laptops to this auxiliary input requires use of an interface cable which is attached to the tie plate.

Assistance

Instructional Technology Support Services (ITSS) may be contacted at x83059 if you wish to arrange for training on this room's AV features prior to using the room. Hardware or software trouble reports may be reported to the Help Desk at x8HELP (84357). Contact the Civil Engineering operational contact at x83558 if printer supplies are needed.

Usage of the Devices

1. Power up the equipment rack and projector by touching the AMX touch-screen located on the top of the instructor station (two touches may be required). Please note that the projector turns on gradually and you may not see an image for 30 seconds. A message will display as the system turns on. Please be patient. Note: the white buttons on the touchpad are inactive at this site.
2. Lower the screen.
3. 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" for additional information on use of public sites.
4. Touch the button on the AMX touch-pad that corresponds to the device to be projected.

   “Aux. Video" activates the Auxiliary video jack (RCA connector) and associated RCA audio jacks for client-supplied video device.

   “PC” selects the local computer (and DVD player). See the computer notes page for instructions).

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

   "Aux. S-Video" is for a client supplied S Video device.

   “Picture Off” blanks the projector image; "Picture On" reactivates the image

5. Adjust the volume by touching the Volume up or down arrows on the AMX touch-pad. The “mute” button at the bottom of this control turns off the sound.

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. Press "System Power Off" button on the AMX touch screen to turn off the projector and related equipment. A confirmation message will be displayed. Select "Yes" to turn off the system.

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 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 although there will be a delay while the system resets.
• Clients must know how to feed VGA signal out of their laptops using a brand-specific function key
• Note that the projector does not turn on instantly. It can take as long as 30 seconds for a picture to become visible. Please be patient when selecting inputs.
• If there is no sound, check the audio mute button and the volume up arrow on the AMX touch-pad.
• If there is no picture be sure the correct input is selected and that "picture off" has not been selected.

Notes on Computer Usage

See the "Guide to LTS Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" for additional information on computer use.

Site Policies

• The use of the printer is for small original copies only (less than 50 pages), multiple copies are prohibited.
• Food or drink is prohibited.
• Clients are expected to bring an audio headset to use audio services from the computer equipment configured with this capability.
• The computing facilities are available for use by Lehigh faculty, staff and students when scheduled classes or labs are not present.