BohH 90: Using the Slide Projector.

1. Obtain the keys.

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.

2. Unlock and open the projection booth door.

The slide projector and remote control are located in the projection booth, BohH 81B. Go to the booth and use the BohH 90 equipment key to unlock the door.

The projection booth door has one standard lock.

3. Plug the power cord into the "Slide" power receptacle.

The slide projector cord is normally plugged into the receptacle labeled "Slide" on the right side wall of the booth.

The power receptacle is a standard electrical receptacle.

If it is unplugged, plug it in now.

4. Turn on the slide projector.

After the projector is plugged into the "Switched" receptacle you can turn the power on and off from this switch.

It is a standard light-type switch.

Place your slide carousel on the projector and turn the power to the "HI" position.

Push the switch to the right.

5. Plug the hard wired remote cable into the slide projector.

This cable is normally plugged into the back of the slide projector. If it is not plugged into the back of the projector, find the cable labeled "Slide Projector" and plug it into the back socket of the projector.

The socket is on the left side.

6. Get the hand remote control unit from the big black box.

The hand remote unit is located in th 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 right door.

The lock is located on the right side of the black box as you face the class.

Take the hand remote unit from the box.

Bring it to the front of room.

7. Plug the hand remote control unit into the remote receptacle plate.

This receptacle is located behind the red curtain at the front of the classroom. It is to the left the blackboard.

Plug in the remote.

It is a standard slide receptacle.

The slide projector can now be operated via the remote unit at the front of the room. It can also be turned on and off via the "Remote Slide Power" switch which is located near the receptacle.

It is a standard light-type switch.

8. Lower the screen.

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 control is a light switch type.

The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position.

9. Adjust the lighting.

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.

The lighting control switches are the push button type.

10. Raise the projection screen.

Raise the switch to the up position.

The screen control is a light switch type.

11. Turn off the slide projector.

Flip the switch labeled "Remote Slide Projector Power" .

It is a standard light-type switch.

This switch is located near the Slide Remote receptacle.

12. Unplug the hand remote control unit from the remote receptacle at the front of the room.

It is a standard slide receptacle.

13. Return the hand remote control unit to the black box.

The lock is located on the right side of the black box as you face the class.

Close and lock the door. Please double check to make sure that this door is locked.

14. Lock the projection booth door.

Close and lock the projection booth door using the BohH 90 equipment key.

The projection booth door has one standard lock.

Please double check to make sure that this door is locked.

For immediate classroom technology help phone the AV desk at 726-6222.