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.
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 will automatically stop in the correct down position.
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.
Flip the two latches on the left hand door of the closet to allow it to open.
Flip the lever on the top latch upward.
Flip the lever on the bottom latch downward.
The remote is on the shelf in the closet. It is labeled "Projector Remote."
To turn the projector ON, press the STANDBY/ON button.
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.
The receiver is located above the VCR and below the DVD player in the equipment closet.
Press the power button on the receiver.
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.
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.
For Dolby/DTS Surround sound press the Dolby/DTS 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.
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.
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.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button in the DVD section.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The disc tray will open.
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.
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.
Turn the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume level of the sound.
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.
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.
To stop playing the disc press the STOP button.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Remove your disc.
Remove your disc from the player.
Press the POWER button. The VCR/DVD unit will shut off.
Press the power button to turn off the receiver.
To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button approximately a second or two.
The lamp will turn off and be cooled. Then the unit will be completely shut off.
Put it on the shelf in the closet.
Close the closet's left door. Secure the two latches on the left hand door of the closet.
Flip the lever on the top latch downward.
Flip the lever on the bottom latch upward.
Close the right hand door. Lock the equipment closet door using the Hum 403 equipment key.
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 will automatically stop in the correct position.
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