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 AV equipment is located in the rightmost section of the instruction table as you face the class. Use the Chem 200 cabinet key to unlock the door to this section.
When fully open, the door 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.
The audio amplifier is located in the same cabinet as the VCR and other AV equipment. It is normally left on, and a small green light on the front of the amplifier indicates when it is on. If the green light is not on, press the power button on the amplifier.
The volume levels should be preset unless someone has changed them. If the volume for the computer is not correct, check and adjust the dial on the amplifier labeled VCR/DVD.
The dial on the amplifier labeled Master adjusts the overall volume level of all devices connected to the room audio system, including the microphones and VCR as well as the computer. Adjust it up or down as necessary, but be aware that this also adjusts the volume for the other devices mentioned. It is best to adjust the VCR volume using the VCR/DVD dial rather than Master.
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 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.
The DVD/ VCR combo unit is located in the podium/instructor station.
The unit has two sections.
Press the POWER button.
The unit will turn on and the power indicator will illuminate.
The close caption converter is located in the equipment cabinet. Press the closed caption power button.
A red indicator light shows when it is on.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button in the DVD section.
Hold your disc by its edges and gently place it into the tray with the playback side down. Their are two different disc sizes. Place the disc in the correct guide, If the disc is out of the guide, it may damage the disc and cause the DVD player to malfunction. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
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.
Press the PLAY button. The disc will begin. The disc tray closes automatically. You can use the VCR/DVD remote for additional functions as needed while playing your disc.
The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. To dim the front of the room while leaving adequate lighting for students to take notes, press the top button on the rightmost lighting control switch.
The lighting control switches are located on the left front wall of the room near the exit. Other lighting options can be selected by pressing other buttons on the two lighting control switches. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes.
It is best to adjust the lights after you have set up so you can more easily see the equipment controls.
To stop playing the disc press the STOP button.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Remove your disc.
Press the POWER button. The VCR/DVD unit will shut off.
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.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.
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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