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 Computer.
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 Computer dial rather than Master.
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.
The ethernet receptacle is located on the left side of the instruction table counter.
Plug one end of your ethernet cable into the receptacle labeled Ethernet.
Connect the other end of your ethernet cable to the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
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.
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. 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.
Full room lighting can be restored by pressing the top button on the left-hand lighting control switch.
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.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
The ethernet receptacle is located on the instruction table counter above the projector projector switch.
Unplug your ethernet cable from the receptacle labeled Ethernet.
Disconnect the other end of your ethernet cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
Disconnect the sound cable from the sound output port on your laptop.
Disconnect the computer cable from your laptop. Recoil the cables and place them 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 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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