H 458: Playing a DVD.

1. 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.

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

Warm-up will begin. It should take the projector a moment to warm up.

2. 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.

The closed caption decoder power dial is the only dial on the front of the unit.

3. 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 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Turn off the video projector.

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

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

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.

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