General Classroom Tutorial

Starting the System

To use the classroom computer (if available)

• Using the wall control panel, press On to turn on the system and Down to lower the projection screen
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector will count down as it warms up)
• To display the classroom computer screen on the projector, press Computer 1
• Make sure to turn off the system when you leave

To use the classroom VCR (if available)

• Using the wall control panel, press On to turn on the system and Down to lower the projection screen
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector will count down as it warms up)
• To display the VCR on the projector, press VCR
• Make sure to turn off the system when you leave

To use a laptop

• You will need an Extron laptop cable to connect your computer to the wall inputs
• Connect your laptop, using the Extron cable, to the Extron wall plate
• Connect the audio connector of this cable, if available, to the audio output or headphone jack on your laptop
• Using the wall control panel, press On to turn on the system and Down to lower the projection screen
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector will count down as it warms up)
• To display your laptop screen on the projector, press Computer 2
• If you have problems, make sure the VGA output of the laptop is enabled, or contact OIT as shown below
• Make sure to turn off the system when you leave

To use your own S-video device

• If you have any equipment that uses an S-video output (i.e. Laserdisc) you can use it here. You must bring your own cables
• Connect your S-video device to the port on the wall
• Using the wall panel, press the S-Video button located under the projector source section
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

To use your own composite-video device

• If you have any equipment that uses a composite-video output (i.e. Laserdisc) you can use it here. You must bring your own cables
• Connect your video device to the port on the wall
• Using the wall panel, press the Video button located under the projector source section
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

Adjustments

• The volume can be adjusted via the wall panel, using the Up or Down buttons
• Pressing Preset will automatically set the volume to a comfortable average level
• The Mute will completely silence the system, or it will allow sound again if the system is already muted

Classroom Technology Support Assistance is available M-F from 7am to 8pm. Problems can be reported 24 hours a day by calling 404.894.4669.