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.
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 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 CD 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 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.
Attach it to the VGA connector on your computer; generally located on the back behind a small cover.
A sound cable is attached to the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
An Ethernet cable is bundled with the other cables. It is labeled "EtherNet"
Plug the EtherNet cable into the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
To turn the projector ON, press the STANDBY/ON button.
Press your power button.
Pressing the RGB 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 details 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.
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 lighting controls are located by the exit. 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.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
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.
Disconnect your EtherNet cable from the modular connector on your computer.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
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.
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.
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