The Chem 150 equipment key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in Chem 150.
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.
AV equipment is located in the two rightmost sections of the instruction table as you face the class. Use the Chem 150 equipment key to unlock and open these doors.
The projection screen in Chem 150, is raised and lowered by an electric motor. To lower the screen, press the Down arrow button on the screen control switch. This switch is located in the top middle portion of the AV cabinet.
Press the button once and release it. The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position.
To turn the projector ON, press the STANDBY/ON button.
The projector controls and other equipment are located in the equipment cabinet at the front of the room. This cabinet has four locks. Use the equipment cabinet key to unlock them.
Then open the doors.
Attach it to the VGA connector on your computer; generally located on the back behind a small cover.
A sound cable is attached to the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
An Ethernet cable is bundled with the other cables. It is labeled "EtherNet"
Plug the EtherNet cable into the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
Press your power button.
The remote is on the shelf in the cabinet. It is labeled "Projector Remote."
Pressing the RGB button will allow the image to be projected to
the class.
All of the projector functions are controlled from the remote.
In most cases you will only have to adjust the volume level using the buttons on the remote.
For details 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 window shades are lowered and raised by an electronic motor. The shades control switch is located in the top middle portion of the AV cabinet. Lower the switch to the down position.
Now adjust the lighting. The lighting control switches are located on the left wall of the room near both exits. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes. The left control panel has on/off switches for the overhead and front lecture lights. The right panel (front of the room only) controls the small round lights with an on/off button and sliding dimmer adjustment.
It is a good idea to adjust the lights after you have set up so you can see the controls better.
Full room lighting can be restored by switching on the overhead and front lecture lights.
The shades control switch is located in the AV cabinet. Raise the switch to the up position.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
Disconnect your EtherNet cable from the modular connector on your computer.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
Close and lock the equipment cabinet doors using the equipment key.
Please double check to make sure that the cabinet is locked.
To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button approximately a second or two.
The lamp will turn off and be cooled. Then the unit will be completely shut off.
The projection screen in Chem 150 is raised and lowered by an electric motor. To raise the screen, press the Up arrow button on the screen control switch. This switch is located in the top middle portion of the AV cabinet.
Press the button once and release it. The screen will automatically stop in the correct position.
Close and lock the AV equipment cabinet door using the Chem 150 equipment key.
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