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Anatomy/Zoology W118 Lecture Hall AV Instructions

This is a SMART "general use" classroom mainly scheduled for use as the PVM Freshman lecture hall, but also used University-wide. User assistance for PVM classes supported by the PVM freshman AV assistant. For more information, contact Jill Lenz at 491-6585 or jill.lenz@colostate.edu.

W118 lecture hall with two screens at front

Technical repair supported by Office of Instructional Services-Classroom Equipment Services at 491-5466. There is also a telephone on the wall that dials direct to Classroom Equipment Services for immediate assistance.

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

  • Clip-on Wireless Mic
  • Overhead transparency projector
  • Main Barco automatic screen (switch on the East wall by screen)
  • Secondary screen near entrance (switch on podium touch panel)
  • White board

Display Equipment
HItachi, multi-source projection system. Projector manual is online. If you hook up a laptop, make sure the laptop's display is set no higher than 1024x768 in your Control Panel's Display Settings.

User Assistance
Provided by 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. During PVM courses for the 2007-2008 school year, the AV Assistant and PVM student Jeffrey Multhaup is available for assistance.

General Information

If needed, a wireless microphone is available from the Anatomy Facility Office in Room W103, open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (closes at 4:30 p.m. during summer session).

Lighting controls are on the right side of the podium control panel.

Main Projector System displays the Podium PC, laptops, Elmo, VCR and Analog Hi-8 players.

Control Panel Touch Screen
Lighting, volume and secondary screen controls are on the control panel
  1. Power on projector using the AMX touch screen.
  2. Select source.
    Media sources
  3. Specific source directions follow below.
To control volume, select one of the three volume buttons on the left side of the AMX panel or the yellow audio icon in the bottom left of the screen. There are buttons to increase, decrease and mute volume. If you are experiencing problems, verify the volume is not muted.

Podium Computer

Dell OptiPlex GX280, Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 with auto login, floppy drive, CD/DVD-ROM drive (no zip drive) and networked to CVMBS main campus network and the Internet. Serial number 3BNTJ71. Purchased 5-2005. Software: Office 2003, Win DVD movie player, A.D.A.M. Interactive Physiology 1) Muscular, 2) Cardio and 3) Respiratory Systems per Dr. Wilke, Glass Horse per Dr. Madl, and FX Presentation per Dr. Whalen/Dr. Fails to control the remote mouse.

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "Podium PC" as source.
  2. Power on computer at bottom of podium.
  3. Access files via memory stick (USB extension sits atop the podium), 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.
    USB extender for memory stick
  4. When done, remove any disks or memory sticks and power off projector with AMX touch screen (POWER OFF in the top left corner of the screen). If necessary, return mouse remote to Anatomy Facility Office.

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.

computer remoteComputer Remote Control with built-in laser pointer: (optional) for use with the computer. Typically the click Trigger underneath is used to advance PowerPoint presentations similar to a left click on a mouse. There is a built-in laser pointer, Reveal (button 2), Zoom (button 3) and Esc (button 4). Manual available on CD-Rom from Jill Lenz. Click Trigger underneath

Elmo Document Camera

Used for displaying 3-D objects and overheads

Elmo with 3-D object 

  1. Power on Projector with AMX touch screen. Select "DOC CAM" as source.
  2. Power on Elmo using button on top left.
  3. Place object for display on Elmo.
  4. Position lens by pressing the "Unlock" button on top left of Elmo.
  5. Position arm lamps.
  6. Control Elmo using the touch screen controls to power on and off the upper and lower lamps, change the iris, focus and zoom.
    doc cam controls
  7. When done, manually power off Elmo, collapse arms and lens, and power off projection system with AMX touch screen (POWER OFF in the top left corner of the screen).

Troubleshooting: Elmo is powering on but won't display on screen.

  • Press the INT/EXT button until EXT1 and EXT2 are not lit.
    Elmo input selector
  • 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.

VHS and Analog Hi-8 Tape Players

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Select "VHS" or "Hi-8" as source.
  2. Insert tape into appropriate machine.
  3. Set channel to "C002" to accomodate tapes and auxillary equipment.
  4. Control play, stop, ff, rewind, and volume with the Touch Screen.
    VCR controls Hi-8 controls
  5. When done, manually eject tape and power off deck and projection system with the Touch Screen (POWER OFF in the top left corner of the screen).

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 Physiology 101 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.

Analog Hi-8 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.

IR control taped on tape player
Remote sensor stuck to the Hi-8 player's front display panel

VHS/DVD Player

  1. Power on projector with AMX touch screen. Choose DVD Player as source.
  2. Insert DVD into player.
  3. Control DVD player with the Touch Screen.
    DVD controls
  4. When done, remove DVD and power off player with the Touch Screen (POWER OFF in the top left corner of the screen).

Wireless Microphone

  1. Secure clip-on mic to clothing as close to voice box as possible.
    Volume control panel
  2. Touch one of the white volume buttons along the left side of the touch screen or touch the audio icon located in the bottom left of every screen to activate the volume menu screen.
  3. Control the mic volume level with the arrows and the mute button.
  4. Power on the microphone belt pack.
    microphone belt pack
  5. Adjust volume using volume controls on the Touch Screen.
  6. When done, power off both buttons on microphone belt pack.
  7. Return microphone to Anatomy Facility Office.

Troubleshooting
No sound. Verify "mute" is not on by touching the mute button for the microphone a few times to toggle it off and on. The image below shows mute on.

Microphone muted

Voice is muffled. Place microphone as close to voice box as possible, not to the side.

No lights on belt pack, won't power on. Replace batteries. Batteries available from the Anatomy Facility Office, Anatomy W103.

35mm Slide Projector-Rear Projection

The projector is located in the room behind the screen.

slide projector controls
  1. Select "Slides" as source.
  2. Power on slide projector lamp with "lamp on" function on the touch screen.
  3. Recess white board (push down) and screen (switch on wall) to view greenish rear projection screen.
  4. Insert carousel in projector, housed in room behind screen. The light switch for the room is at the top of the entry stairs.
  5. Use the Touch Screen to control slides.
  6. When done, power off lamp using "LAMP OFF" on Touch Screen.
  7. Manually remove slide carousel projector.
Troubleshooting
Projector lamp not working. Call Jill Lenz 491-6585 for replacement bulb EXW.

Overhead Transparency Projector

Available for projection on far left screen.

Overhead projector's bulb 1 and 2

Troubleshooting
Bulbs burned out. Please note this overhead contains two bulbs, with one as a spare, see lamp 1 and 2. Call Jill Lenz 491-6585 for replacement bulb ENX.

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 computer" as source. (Podium tray slides out for room to place laptop.)
  2. Connect laptop to podium's hi-density VGA cable plugged into the main projection system for display.
  3. If power source is needed, use power strip to the left of Elmo.
  4. If audio is needed, connect laptop to podium's audio ports (Left and Right) for sound through the speakers.
  5. If Internet is needed, connect laptop with network interface card (NIC) properly configured to connect to the network with Ethernet cable. The Internet ports are behind the podium on wall. 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.
  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.

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. It's F8 for Dell laptops. Remember that this key may be different on each brand of laptop. (Apple F7, Compaq F4, Dell F8, HP F4, IBM F7, Panasonic F3, Toshiba F5).


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

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.

Auxiliary Equipment

In 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" as source.
  2. Connect your equipment to the front of the VHS/DVD 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. Power on VCR and change the channel to AU.
    Channels are numbered in this sequence, L2, 2, 3 . . . Use the channel up and down arrows to get to L2.
  4. Power on camcorder.
Front of VCR/DVD player showing channel AU and A/V cable hooked to front of VCR.

When done

  1. Disconnect equipment and cables from VCR.
  2. Power off projector with AMX touch screen (POWER OFF in the top left corner of the screen).

Please remember to power off projection system and put any screens up.  Thanks.