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Anatomy/Zoology W106 Computer Teaching Lab AV Instructions

AZ W106 computer lab

This is a SMART "department" teaching computer lab, also used by PVM Freshmen. User assistance supported by Jill Lenz at 491-6585 or jill.lenz@colostate.edu.

Fee-based technical repair by Office of Instructional Services-Classroom Equipment Services at 491-5466.

Computer supported by CVMBS Computing Resources Group at 297-HELP(4357). CVMBS Computer Support Policy.

Summer 2005 Update: New podium computer

Sources for Main Projector

Other

User Assistance

Provided by with Jill Lenz, 491-6585, jill.lenz@colostate.edu. Please schedule a 10-15 minute equipment training appointment if you have not used before or need a refresher.

General Information

Lighting controls on right side of podium (light setting is overridden by AMX projection system depending on selected source).

AMX Projection System Touch Screen on top of podium. For all AV equipment, except 35mm slide projector

  1. Touch the small AMX screen on top of the podium twice to activate.
    AMX screen
  2. Select source from AMX touch screen or AMX remote control
    sources

To switch between sources from the main projector in the middle of the room to the slide projector mounted on the rear wall, choose STANDBY on the touch screen. For example, to switch from PODIUM COMPUTER to SLIDES, press STANDBY, the display still projects until SLIDES is chosen. Press LAMP ON, advance to your first slide and it should be the only projected image. To switch back, choose LAMP OFF, MAIN MENU, PODIUM COMPUTER and it should be the only projected image.

The AMX remote control allows switching between sources: Analog Hi-8, VHS, PC, SLIDES and LAPTOP. The REW and FWD buttons allow control of PowerPoint slide shows from the podium computer (sorry, this feature is not available for laptops) and the rear slide carousel. The REW, FWD, PLAY, STOP and PAUSE buttons are features of the tape players. Also included are VOL (volume) controls and a SYSTEM OFF button.

AZ W106 AMX remote control
Specific Component Directions

Podium PCnew

Dell OptiPlex GX280 Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 with auto login, floppy drive, no zip drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive and networked to CVMBS main campus network and the Internet. Serial number 6BNTJ71. Purchased 5-2005. Software: Office 2003, Power DVD movie player, and Visible Human Dissector per Dr. Whalen.

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "Podium Computer" as source.
  2. Power on CPU inside far left cabinet, bottom shelf.
  3. Access files via memory stick, CD or network drives. NOTE: You are welcome to save and display presentation files off the hard drive, in D:\UserData, also accessed by a desktop icon named "UserData. However, you are encouraged to use your network space* to store your files. Please delete your files when done.
  4. When done, remove any disks or memory sticks and power off projector system with AMX touch screen.

Computer supported by CVMBS Computing Resources Group at 297-HELP(4357). CVMBS Computer Support Policy with details available at http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/netserv/CVMBS_Comp_Support_Policy-FY06-0.doc Included in the policy are details on specialized software in Teaching Computer Labs. "Additional software designated by instructors will be installed, if (a) CRG has 4 weeks to install/test it before it is needed for teaching (b) The software can run as a normal (not-privileged) user and presents no network security issues."

* Network Drives can be accessed via the "Login-Logout" desktop icon. Always remember to log out using the same desktop icon. This unmounts your private drives, otherwise your personal files are available for others to see.

** S drive not available? To mount just the public drives (S,X), go to Start > Log Off and the computer will refresh with the public drives only.

***Memory Stick issues? If you can't read your memory stick on the podium computers, in most cases this is because the user used proprietary software (included with their memory stick) to protect (encrypt or read-protect) the data. They will need to undo this protection - CRG is unable to accommodate all the varieties of software and permissions/privileges required to unlock memory sticks that have been protected in this way.

Laptop Ports

The existing Podium PC is recommended for use, but users may opt to bring their own laptop or check out a laptop from Instructional Technology. A VGA and an audio cable to connect your laptop to the podium port for display and sound is provided.

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "Laptop Comp" as source.
  2. Connect laptop to podium's laptop port. You will need to provide your own VGA cable.
  3. Older Macintosh computers plug into same area using Mac connector stored in podium drawer.
  4. If a power source is needed, closet outlet is on wall behind podium.
  5. Laptop screen displays on podium monitor.
  6. Power on the laptop.
    It is recommended that you power on the laptop AFTER you hook up the cables and turn on the projector. This is so the laptop can properly recognize the projector. If you hook up a laptop that is already running, you may need to reboot in order for the projector to be properly recognized.
  7. Option to control mouse with remote control.
  8. If access to the Internet is needed, an Ethernet Internet cable is provided, wrapped up in the bottom of the podium. Detailed instructions for "Setting Up The Laptop To Use Internet In The Classroom" are available at http://www3.ois.colostate.edu/classnet/classinfo.html. Wireless access points are in the vicinity if you want to connect to the Internet with a wireless card using the Cisco VPN client and your CSU eID login.
  9. When done, power off projection system with AMX touch screen.

Troubleshooting
Laptop keysThe display is on the screen only and not showing on the laptop (or vice versa). Press the function keys on the laptop that let you display an external monitor. Hold down the function key (Fn) usually located on the bottom right of your keyboard and then press the function key along the top of your laptop keyboard labeled CRT/LCD.


 Function key zoomed out view  Fn key Fn key
CRT/LCD key zoom out view  CRT/LCD key CRT/LDC key

It's usually F8. Remember that this key may be different on each brand of laptop. You may need to repeat this procedure until your image displays on your laptop as well as on the screen. Each time your press the key, it may take a few seconds to kick in. There are three display choices: both, computer only, and projector only.

If you hook up a laptop that is already running, you may need to reboot in order for the projector to be properly recognized.

Change your display setting to 1024 x768 pixels.

VCR/VHS and Analog Hi-8 Tape Players

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "VHS/VCR" or "Hi-8" as source.
  2. Insert tape into appropriate machine.
  3. Control play, stop, ff, rewind, and volume on AMX touch screen or with AMX remote control stored in podium drawer.
  4. When done, manually remove tape, power off projector with AMX touch screen (leave analog Hi-8 and VCR players on), screen up.
  5. Troubleshooting:
    Analog Hi-8 powers on but tape won't play or no video or audio signal is received. Try other tape to see if player is defective. Verify all cables are secured. Test tape in another analog Hi-8 player (InTech Lab in anatomy W3 has one) to verify if tape is defective. If analog Hi-8 player fails or becomes defective, the player will not be replaced or repaired. Users are urged to upgrade to VHS or Digital Video, as analog Hi-8 is outdated technology.

IR control taped on tape playerAnalog Hi-8 or VCR is working but not displaying on screen. Verify remote sensor is stuck to the player's front display panel. Can be secured with Scotch tape.

Elmo Document Camera

Used for displaying 3-D objects and overheads

Elmo with 3-D object  Elmo with overhead
  1. Power on Projector with AMX touch screen. Select "DOC CAMERA" as source.
  2. Power on Elmo using button on top left.
  3. Power on Elmo's lamp using button on bottom left.
  4. Place object for display on Elmo.
  5. Select "OPT" for arm lamps to project 3D objects or "BASE" for lighting documents.
  6. Position lens by pressing the "Unlock" button on top left of Elmo.
  7. Position arm lamps.
  8. When done, remove items, power off lamp and Elmo, collapse arm lamps before lens (1st left, then right), power off projector with AMX touch screen.
    Elmo input selector buttons
Troubleshooting: Elmo is powering on but won't display on screen.
Verify the "input selector" has "internal" button pressed.
Verify all cords in the back are connected and plugged into podium.
Elmo lamp bulbs not lit up. Verify bulbs are secured in socket, sometimes they get loose and need to be tightened with a twist. If lamps burned out, contact Jill Lenz for replacement bulbs.

35mm Slide Projector

slide projector controls
  1. Select "Slides" as source from AMX touch screen or AMX remote control.
  2. Power on slide projector lamp with "LAMP ON" function on the touch screen.
  3. Insert carousel in projector at back of room.
  4. Use AMX touch screen or remote control to control slides.
  5. When done, power off lamp using AMX touch screen. Manually remove slide carousel from projector.
  6. When done, remove slide carousel from projector, manually power off projector, power off projection system with AMX touch screen, and screen up.

Troubleshooting
Projector lamp not working. Call Jill Lenz 491-6585 for replacement bulb EXW.

Laser Disc Player

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen or AMX remote control. Select "Laser Disk" as source.
  2. Power on laser disc player and insert laser disc.
    Laser Disk Menu
  3. Control using the Laser Disk menu.
    Laser Disk Search Control

When done

  1. Manually eject laser disc
  2. Power off projector with AMX touch screen.

Auxiliary Equipment

Front of VCR showing A/V cable supplied with camcorderIn this example, we will use a digital camcorder. Auxiliary equipment may include an Ultrasound machine, heart monitoring equipment or a microscope among other items.

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "VHS/VCR" as source.
  2. Connect your equipment to the JVC VHS/VCR tape player. In this example, we used the A/V connecting cables supplied with the camcorder with separate jacks for video (yellow), audio left (white) and audio right (red).
  3. Channel AUOn VCR, change channel to "AU".
    Channels are numbered in this sequence, 96, AU, 2, 6 . . . Use the channel up and down arrows to get to AU.
  4. Power on camcorder.

When done

  1. Disconnect equipment and cables from VHS/VCR.
  2. Power off projector with AMX touch screen.

Please remember to power off projection system, lights and screen up. Thank you.