Chem 251: Playing a Video Tape.

1. Obtain the keys.

The Chem 251 equipment key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in Chem 251.

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 equipment cabinet doors.

The projector controls and other equipment are located in the equipment cabinet at the front of the room. This cabinet has two locks. Use the equipment cabinet key to unlock them.

Then open the doors.

3. Lower the screen.

The projection screen is located at the front of the room.

Pull the cord on the screen to lower it.

4. Turn on the projector.

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.

5. Turn on the closed caption converter if needed.

The close caption converter is located in the top section of the equipment cabinet.Turn the dial (usually to CC1 or CC2) to activate it.

6. Turn on the VCR.

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.

7. Insert the videotape into the VCR.

8. Press the video projection button on the projector remote.

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.

9. The tape should play automatically. If it doesn't press Play.

10. Adjust the lighting.

The lighting controls are located by the exit.

The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes. It is best to adjust the lights after you have started so you can more easily see the operating controls. Restore the room lighting when you are finished.

11. Remove your tape and turn off the VCR when you are finished.

Press the eject button to remove your tape.

Press the power button to turn the VCR off.

12. Turn off the video projector.

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.

13. Raise the projection screen.

Pull the cord on the screen to raise it.

14. Close and lock the equipment cabinet doors.

Close and lock the doors using the equipment key.

Please double check to make sure that it is locked.