The Chem 200 equipment key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in Chem 200.
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 projector is located above the ceiling and is raised and lowered by an electric lift mechanism which is controlled by a key switch. The key switch is located on the front wall between the projection screen up/down controls on the left and the lighting control switches on the right.
To lower the projector, use the Chem cabinet key to turn the key switch to the Show position.
Hold the key in that position until the projector automatically stops in the correct position for video presentations. It takes about 45 seconds for the projector to lower into position.
There are two projection screens in Chem 200, each raised and lowered by an electric motor. Use the screen at the center of the front wall for video projector presentations. To lower the screen, press the Down arrow button on the screen control switch. Press the button once and release it. The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position. This switch is located on the front wall of the auditorium, just to the left of the keyed switch for the projector lift mechanism.
The projector remote is located in the equipment cabinet. It is labeled "Projector Remote". To turn the projector on, press the STANDBY/ON button.
Warm-up will begin. It should take the projector a moment to warm up.
The Camera and other AV equipment are located in the instruction table. Use the Chem 200 cabinet key to unlock all doors.
When fully open, the doors can be pushed back into the cabinet for your convenience.
Press the red button on the power control box at the top of the AV equipment rack. The button lights when power is on.
Press the Cam button on the video switcher.
The video switcher is located in the equipment cabinet/closet. It will switch the video output of the different pieces of equipment in this room. Push the button.
Pressing the video 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.
The flex camera is located in the left most section of the instruction table as you face the class.
Take it out and place it on the counter top.
The Camera power button is located on the top of the camera.
The camera's power button is located on top of the camera head. To turn the camera on press it. Adjust the focus by turning the focus ring to the left or right. You can position the camera in two ways. First you can adjust the camera head. The camera is swivel mounted; you can turn it 30 degrees to the left or right. (Please DO NOT turn it more than 30 degrees or you may damage the camera. Second you can adjust the goose neck. Adjust the goose neck until the camera is positioned exactly where you want it. Microscope Adapters are available from Doug, call him at 8151.
When you are finished with your presentation press the power button to turn the camera off.
Lighting the subject is critical to getting the best images possible. The lighting control switches are located on the left front wall of the room near the exit. Lighting options can be selected by pressing the buttons on the two lighting control switches. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes. One combination that may be useful when working with the Flex Camera is the second button of the left light switch.
Other lighting options can be selected by pressing other buttons on the two lighting control switches.
Return the camera to the bottom of the left most cabinet.
Press the red button on the power control box at the top of the AV equipment rack. The button is unlighted when power is off.
Close all four of the cabinet doors and lock them using the Chem 200 cabinet key.
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.
Replace the remote in the cabinet.To raise the projector back into the ceiling, use the Chem 200 cabinet key to turn the key switch to the Up position.
Hold the key in that position until the projector automatically stops in the up position. It takes about 45 seconds for the projector to raise completely.
This switch is located on the front wall of the auditorium, just to the left of the keyed switch for the projector lift mechanism.
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