Howey Podium Tutorial

Starting the System

• Using the podium touchpanel, press the On button to turn on the system and the Down button to lower the projection screen (if available)
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector will count down as it warms up)
• Please remember to turn off the system when you are done by pressing Off on the touchpanel

To use the lectern computer

• Using the touchpanel, tap the Podium Sources button
• Tap Computer
• Remember to log off the computer and turn off the system when you leave

To use the lectern VCR

• Using the touchpanel, tap the Podium Sources button
• Tap VCR
• Remember 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
• To display your laptop screen on the projector, tap Wall Sources, then Computer 2
• Internet access is available via the Ethernet cable on top of the podium
• 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 touchpanel, tap Wall Sources, then S-Video
• 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 touchpanel, tap Wall Sources, then Video
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

Adjustments

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

System Details

• Media Support: DVD (via PC), VCR, ZIP, USB, headphones
  • Two USB ports and a headphone jack: on front of the computer (under flip panel)
  • S-Video and composite inputs: on floor wall plate
• Laptop Support: Ethernet
  • Ethernet: available via a cable coming from the top of the podium

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.