Computing and Audio-Video Usage
Packard 101
July 2008

Seating Capacity = 587

Equipment Description and Capabilities

The LCD Video projector is set up to project from the following sources: the local computer, DVDVHS player, and from the Wolf Vision digital document camera. The Dell 755 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz computer is equipped with an 80GB SATA 10000rpm hard drive, 4GB RAM, a CD-RW/DVD+/-RW, and a graphics card. Auxiliary jacks are provided on the tie plate located on the right side of the instructor's podium. The computer is equipped with a Zip drive, digital sound card, and DVDROM. These devices, as well as the auxiliary audio ports located on the tie plate are connected to an amplifier and speakers. Devices are selected and controlled from the LCD AMX touch panel, located on the top of the instructor's station. The local computer is connected to the backbone network.

The auxiliary jacks on the tie plate include a 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). Power is also available. These auxiliary jacks are provided for clients who wish to use their own equipment and associated cables. Connection of Macintosh or PC laptops to this auxiliary input requires a special interface cable that has been attached to the instructor's station.

A microphone is provided on the instructor's desk. Wireless microphones are available from the Media Center (x83059) and microphone jacks (XLR connections) are located on the instructor's station and along the front of the stage. The sound system supports stereo playback for all local audio devices as well as from client provided devices connected to the auxiliary jacks. The sound system also provides for speech amplification from the microphones. A telephone and duplex power outlet are available on the instructor's desk.

A wireless mouse is available. A slide projector is also available in this room. Contact the Media Center (x83059) for information about these items.

The lighting and screen controls are located on the touch screen control and also at the right hand side of the stage.

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). ITSS can also provide a wireless microphone or additional wired microphones with stands.

Usage of the Devices

1. Power up the equipment and projectors by touching the AMX touch-screen located on the top right side of the podium (two or three touches may be required). There is a delay as the projector warms up.
2. Power up the computer CPU if being used. 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 at http://www.lehigh.edu/~ludoc/guide/publicsiteguide/siteguide.html for additional information on use of public sites.
3. Load DVD or VHS (located in the instructor station) if needed
4. Press the “Source” button from the row of buttons in the center of the AMX touch-screen that corresponds to the device to be projected. There is a delay as the projector warms up. Please be patient. The screen will lower automatically (note a screen control is available on the wall behind the podium and by selecting “volume and screen controls” at the bottom right corner of the touch screen). The display defaults are as follows:

   “PC Feed” selects the podium computer.

   “Doc. Cam” activates the document camera and displays the document camera preview on the small preview window at the rear of the camera display surface. Detailed instructions for the document camera are attached.

   “VHS” displays the VHS VCR, and displays the play, pause and other controls on the touch screen control.

   “DVD” displays the picture from the DVD and displays the DVD controls on the touch screen control

   “AUX Video” selects the auxiliary video jack on the tieplate (BNC connector) and the associated RCA audio jacks for client-supplied video device.

   “Laptop” activates the tieplate VGA inputs (provided VGA cable with stereo mini audio jack) for client-supplied laptop. The laptop picture will also be displayed on the touch screen preview window.

5. Volume may be adjusted by touching the “Volume and Screen Control” button and then touching the “Program” or “Speech” volume up or down arrows on the AMX touch-screen. 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” as appropriate.

6. To adjust the lighting, select the “Lights” button and then select the lighting setting appropriate for your use:

   “Lecture” turns on the seating area and the stage lights.

   “Video Projection” dims the seating and turns off the stage lights.

   “Speaker” dims the seating area and turns on the stage lights.

   “Empty House” turns off the seating and stage lights and turns on the perimeter lights.

   Lights menu” activates a screen that allows additional individual control of the seating area lights and the stage lights

   “Off” turns all of the lights off.

7. Lighting can also be adjusted at the touch pad located on the "stage right" side of the room.

8. The document camera is located on top of the instructor's station. Lift the blue tab to raise the camera and turn on the light. Zoom and focus controls are on the camera head. A power button to turn off the unit is located on the right side towards the rear. Detailed instructions are included below.

9. Press the power off button on the bottom left corner of the touch screen display to turn off the system 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. Power off the Document Camera and lower the head if used.
4. 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.
• Note that the touch screen display serves as the preview monitor for all inputs and the display monitor for the PC. 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.
• 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.
• If the document camera does not work, check the power switch. Be sure the lights are on. Adjust the focus and zoom.

Lighting

Lighting is controlled at the touch screen as described above. A secondary system is located to the right of the stage. The top button turns all lights on; the next is for use of the video projector, the third for a public event with stage lights and the fourth for an empty room. Settings can be adjusted with the dimmer button below the others. Dimmers to the right adjust the down-lights and spotlights on the stage.

Notes on Computer Usage

For additional information on computer operation see the "LTS Guide to Public Computing Sites and Classrooms."

Digital Document Camera Instructions
Packard 101

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. Raise the camera arm by pulling up on the small blue tab. The lights should come on and the camera head should automatically point straight down at the base. A power button is located to the right rear side of the base.
3. If necessary, press the power button on the rear right 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.
4. Place your work on the base. You should see it displayed on the small preview monitor and on the projector screen.
5. Camera controls are located on 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 and the two focus buttons may be used.

Zoom in and out with the blue wheel at the top of the camera head. 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.

Freeze holds the picture in memory so you can insert a new page while the old image remains on the screen.

6. Slides can be displayed one at a time using the small white surface at the back of the camera base. Place a slide on the white area, tilt the camera head and zoom in on the slide. The slide light is turned on with a quick press of the “light” button on the right side of the base. A second press turns off the light, a third press turns on the top light.
7. When you are done with the camera please:

Turn off the power with a quick press of the power switch on the side of the base

Lower the camera by pulling the blue tab towards you.