Equipment:
- MS Office 2003 Dell computer with CD/DVD, floppy, Zip drives and connection to the ENGR network
- Connections for laptop and USB flash drive
- Samsung document camera
- Keyboard/mouse and wireless mouse
- VCR/DVD combo player
- Wireless lavaliere microphone
- Crestron touch panel to control audio and video sources
- Epson data projector
Access:
For security reasons, the podium will be kept locked except when in use. The standard media console key will open the cabinet and the drawer. If you need a key, please contact the Service Desk at 232-2486. If you would like an orientation to this console, please contact the Service Desk, 232-2486. If you already are comfortable using the podium, please contact the Dean's receptionist about accessing the equipment, 471-1166. Please DO NOT MOVE the podium unless absolutely necessary and then do so using EXTREME CAUTION, paying special attention to the cable harness connected to the wall plate.
The Engineering Foundation Room
Lighting is still controlled by the switches on the panel near the door. The control switch for the screen is the toggle switch on the wall just behind the podium.
Getting Started
Unlock & open left drawer containing PC hardwire keyboard and mouse. (The drawer door can be folded down by lifting it up and turning it out.) If the Dell PC is completely turned off, open the cabinet doors, power it back on and logon using the College of Engineering guest account
- Click the “Remote Control” button to call up the control panel.
- Select “Click Here to Start” to view Projection System selections.
- Click “Turn On” icon to power on ceiling mounted projector. After 30 seconds, the PC screen will be displayed on the projection/video screen.
At this point, all the console operation selections are represented as orange buttons along the two sides of the panel. Click on any of the square buttons, to pick a video source (Laptop, Doc Cam, VCR) or control page (Volume, Projector Power). Every selection activated is represented by white-colored fonts.
To view a video tape—Click “Select the VCR”. Insert the tape into the video machine. You can control the VCR by selecting the various motion buttons (Play, Stop, Rewind, etc) in the center of the panel.
To view the Doc Cam—Click “Select the Doc Cam”. Then click “Turn ON” & “Select Outer Lamps”. Once the Doc Cam is powered on, you may now display your content (sheets, papers or transparencies) or even a three dimensional object. The focus, zoom and brightness controls are located at the front of the document camera. Click “Turn OFF” to power off the doc cam.
To view a laptop—Click “Select your Laptop”. Connect your laptop to
the VGA cable located on top of the console. Then activate the laptop video
output by pressing the FN and F8 keys simultaneously.
(Note: The function keys vary on different laptops.)
To adjust volume for the PC, DVD, VCR, Laptop or microphone—Click “Adjust Volume Level”, then click either “UP (louder)” or “DOWN (quieter)”. The orange colored gauge will move in the direction according to your selection. Some consoles have wireless microphones. Adjust the microphone level at this panel by clicking “Adjust MIC volume”. To ensure that you get sound out of the wall mounted speakers, make sure the “MUTE” box is not selected.
To view the console PC—Click “Select the PC”.
To turn on & off the projector—Click “Begin & End Here”, then click the “Turn ON” or “Turn OFF” button. (Note: The projector needs to be off for approximately 90 seconds before you can turn it back on.)
To report any technical problems with the console, call the ITG Service Desk at 232-2486. If your problem requires immediate attention please indicate on the report or in your telephone call.