Hum 403: Playing a DVD.

1. Obtain the keys.

The H 403 equipment closet/cabinet key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in H 403.

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. Lower the screen.

The screen is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is located on the front wall on the left side of the chalk board. Lower the switch to the DOWN position.

The screen control switch is the light switch style.

The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position.

3. Unlock and open the equipment closet doors.

AV equipment and controls are located in the equipment closet at the front left side of the room as you face the class. Use the HUM 403 equipment key to unlock the closet.

The closet has two doors. The lock is on the door on the right.

Flip the two latches on the left hand door of the closet to allow it to open.

The two latches are located on the top and bottom of the left door.

Flip the lever on the top latch upward.

The lever is a flipper type.

Flip the lever on the bottom latch downward.

This lever is also the flipper type.

4. Turn on the projector.

The remote is on the shelf in the closet. It is labeled "Projector Remote."

To turn the projector ON, press the STANDBY/ON button.

The STANDBY/ON Button is the first button from the top on the left side of the remote unit.

5. Press the video projection button on the remote.

The Video Button is the second button from the top on the left side of the remote unit.

Pressing the video 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 further details see:

Troubleshooting Hitachi Projector Problems.

6. Turn on the audio receiver.

The receiver is located above the VCR and below the DVD player in the equipment closet.

Press the power button on the receiver.

The power button is the first one on the left side of the unit.

The STANDBY lamp on the front of the panel goes off, and the Main Room ON/OFF lamp on the front panel lights red.

Set the master volume to the minimum before starting any source.

The volume dial is the big knob on the right side of the unit.

If the volume is set at a high level, the sudden blast of sound energy can permanently damage hearing and/or ruin speakers.

Turn the source selector until the source you will be using appears on the display.

Photo of the audio receiver with an arrow pointing at the source selector dial.

For Dolby/DTS Surround sound press the Dolby/DTS button.

Photo of the audio receiver with an arrow pointing at the Dolby/DST button.

The button will light when activated. Each time the button is pressed, the Dolby/DTS turns on and off alternately. For video sources this button should normally be on. For other purposes it should be off.

7. Turn on the closed caption converter if needed.

The close caption converter is located in the equipment cabinet. Press the closed caption power button.

The closed caption decoder power button is on the right side of the unit.

A red indicator light shows when it is on.

8. Turn on the DVD.

The DVD/ VCR combo unit is located in the podium/instructor station.

It has both a VCR and a DVD player in a single  unit.

The unit has two sections.

The DVD controls are clustered on the right side and the VCR controls are clustered on the left side of unit.

Press the POWER button.

The power button is the left most button on the front of the player.

The unit will turn on and the power indicator will illuminate.

9. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button in the DVD section.

The OPEN/CLOSE button is the first button on the right of the front of player.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc tray will open.

10. Place your DVD on the tray.

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.

11. Press the PLAY button.

The PLAY button is the third button from the right on the front of the player.

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.

12. Adjust the volume on the receiver.

Turn the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume level of the sound.

The volume dial is the big knob on the right side of the unit.

To increase the volume, turn the master volume dial clockwise. To decrease the volume turn it counter clockwise. When you turn the dial rapidly the volume also changes rapidly.

13. 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.

14. Press the STOP button.

To stop playing the disc press the STOP button.

The stop button is the fourth button on from the right on the front of player.

15. Eject your disc.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

The OPEN/CLOSE button is the first button on 
  the right of the front of player.

Remove your disc.

Remove your disc from the player.

16. Press POWER to switch off the DVD player.

The power button is the left most button on the front of the player.

Press the POWER button. The VCR/DVD unit will shut off.

17. Turn off the audio receiver.

Press the power button to turn off the receiver.

The power button is the first one on the left side of the unit.

18. Turn off the video projector.

To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button approximately a second or two.

The STANDBY/ON Button is the first button from the top on the left side of the remote unit.

The lamp will turn off and be cooled. Then the unit will be completely shut off.

19. Replace the remote.

Put it on the shelf in the closet.

20. Close and lock equipment closet doors.

Close the closet's left door. Secure the two latches on the left hand door of the closet.

The two latches are located on the top and bottom of the left door.

Flip the lever on the top latch downward.

The lever is a flipper type.

Flip the lever on the bottom latch upward.

This lever is also the flipper type.

Close the right hand door. Lock the equipment closet door using the Hum 403 equipment key.

Please double check to make sure that the doors are locked.

21. Raise the projection screen.

The projection screen in is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is located on the front wall on the left side of the chalk board. Raise the switch to the UP position.

The screen control switch is the light switch style.

The screen will automatically stop in the correct position.

For immediate classroom technology help phone the AV desk at 726-6222.