Getting Started
- Connect your laptop to the VGA cable
coming from the podium.
- Make sure the laptop is set to
output video signal to both the LCD screen and the VGA connection.
- Turn the projector ON using the button
under the top of the podium
- Note: There is a short warm-up cycle
that the projector must go through. Also, the maximum resolution the
projector is capable of is 800X600; if your laptop's display
resolution is set higher than 800X600, the projector will display a
black screen.
- Turn on the amplifier if needed, and
adjust the volume knobs accordingly
Keys
A key is needed to access the door on the
front of the podium. This is where the VCR and the amplifier reside. If
you are only using the projector with a laptop, you do not need to do
anything in here. On the other hand, if you plan to have sound and/or use
the VCR, then you will need a key. Keys can be rented (faculty members are
given a key to keep) at our office.
Projector
The ON and OFF buttons that
control the projector are under the top of the podium. After turning the
projector off, there is a 70 second cool-down period that the projector
will go through before turning back on. If you push the ON button during
these 70 seconds, the ON command will be stored and the projector will
power back up when it is ready.
Note: Repeatedly and angrily pushing the ON and OFF buttons only resets
the 70 second timer.
Details
1. VCR override in
Logic Box
The logic box inside the podium controls the signal to the projector. When
the VCR power is ON, the VCR will ALWAYS override the signal from the
laptop, whether you intend to use the VCR or not. If you see a blue screen
instead of the display from your computer, turn the VCR OFF.
2. Amplifier
To get sound through the
in-ceiling speakers from either the VCR or computer, the amplifier needs
to be turned ON. Once the amplifier is ON, adjust the Master Volume knob
and either Input 1 (Computer) or Input 2 (VCR) volume knob. Note: If the
sound is distorted, check to see that the master volume on the computer's
volume control panel is not turned up too far. Rather, increase volume
using the amplifier.
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