The BohH 90 equipment key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in BohH 90.
Classroom keys and building master keys do not open these locks. Departments with faculty or staff needing access to the AV /computer equipment may want to have a key in their department office available for checkout. Or faculty and staff who make frequent use of classroom equipment may want to request a key for their personal use. In either case, a key request card must be completed, signed by the Dean or Department Head, and delivered to Facilities Management Key Shop. "AV Cabinets" must be printed at the top of the card to specify that the requested key is for the equipment cabinet and not for the room itself. A separate key request card for the room must be completed to obtain a room key.
The projection screen in BohH 90 is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is located on the front wall on the left side of the chalk board. Lower the switch to the down position.
The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position.
The projector is located in the black wooden box at the front of the room in the center of the first row of seats. Use the equipment cabinet key to unlock the top door which covers the projector. The lock is located on the left side of the box as you face class.
Manually lift the projector to its full operating height. Gently lift up on the handles on the lift mechanism using only enough force to assist the lift mechanism on which the projector sits. The lift mechanism does most of the work. Guide the projector upward to its full extension.
Attach it to the modular connector on your computer.
A sound cable is attached to the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
Plug one end of your ethernet cable into the receptacle on the front of the black box.
Plug the other end of your cable into the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
Use the BohH 90 equipment key to unlock the closet.
The main power button is located below VCR/DVD Player.
Press this button.
The audio receiver located in the top portion the equipment closet.
Press the main power button on the receiver.
When the button is pressed in, the unit is in Standby mode as indicated by the amber light. This button must be pressed in to operate the unit.
Then press the Standby/On button on the receiver.
When the unit is in operation, the indicator light is blue.
Next, press the Source button until "Video 2 Analog " is displayed on the front of the reciever.
Next, press the Source button until "2 Analog " is displayed on the front of the reciever.
To turn the projector on, make sure that the power button is set to the ON postion on the projector.
The projector remote is located in the cabinet. It is labeled "Projector Remote". Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote.
Warm-up will begin. It should take the projector a moment to warm up.
Press your power button.
Pressing the RGB button on the projector remote will allow the image to be projected to the class.
All of the projector functions are controlled from the remote. Adjust the picture size using the zoom button and the focus using the focus button on the remote if required.
If you experience difficulties see: Troubleshooting Hitachi Projector Problems.
To use programs like PowerPoint and others on your computer, operate it as you normally would.
However, in order to use the network connection in this room you must first authenticate. This is necessary to ensure that only authorized people (University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students) have access to our network.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have followed the previous steps including starting your computer (a cold boot) before attempting to authenticate.
If this does not work, type https://port.d.umn.edu into the url location or address field at the top of your browser window.
QuickStart Security, is required for Windows computers on the network to prevent the spread of worms and security exploits. QuickStart checks for minimum security settings. If you don't run QuickStart security a network scan will alert you to do so and to correct any problems it finds. Other computers are not required to run QuickStart but should follow Desktop Computer Security Check guidelines.
If you have a windows computer and if you haven't run QuickStart Security within the last year, you will need to download QuickStart. If you have problems downloading and running the QuickStart Security wizard:
The QuickStart Security wizard checks for the following five items on the computer:
If a computer fails any of the first three checks, the problem(s) must be corrected by selecting the "Fix It" button displayed by QuickStart before the user can continue.
If the computer does not have the current University version of Symantec Anti-virus or current definition files, the customer will be allowed to proceed but will be redirected to our Symantec Anti-virus web page. Students, faculty and staff should download and install the University's version of Symantec on their computers.
After correcting any security problems and authenticating you will be able to use any internet application including web browsers, email programs, etc. Again, using local programs like PowerPoint and other applications on your computer does not require this.
Note that if you run QuickStart on a laptop connected via an Ethernet cable to a jack, you will need to run it a second time if it is on the wireless network. Two separate QuickStart records will then exist for that computer.
When you are finished using the network connection, please return to https://port.d.umn.edu, and select the LOGOUT button to close your connection (you will be automatically logged out after 90 minutes of inactivity).
The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. The lighting control switches are located on the right front wall of the room near the exit. To dim the front of the room while leaving adequate lighting for the students to take notes, turn off all but the back row of lights. Turn off the switches labeled "stage ceiling lights", "ceiling front", and "ceiling dimmer relay". You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes. It is best to adjust the lights after you have everything set up so you can more easily see the operating controls.
Full room lighting can be restored by switching on the switches labeled "stage ceiling lights", "ceiling front", and "ceiling dimmer relay"
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button.
The following message will be displayed on the screen
"Power off?"
"yes; press power button"
The message will disappear by any operation or by no operation for five seconds. If you are sure you want to turn off the projector, press the STANDBY / ON button a second time within that five second time slot. The projector lamp is extinguished and the lamp cooling begins. The unit will shut itself completely off shortly.
Disconnect your EtherNet cable from the modular connector on your computer.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
Gently push down on the projector until it is all the way down into the box.
Use the equipment cabinet key to lock the black box.
Please double check to make sure that the box is locked.
Raise the switch to the up position.
Close and lock the equipment closet door using the BohH 90 equipment key.
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