Lib 409: Playing a Video Tape.

1.Turn on the projector.

As you enter Library 409 the AV equipment is located on the right side of the room, between the bulletin board and white board.

The projector remote is located in on the equipment cart.

On top of the VCR/DVD combo unit.

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 on the equipment cart. 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. Turn on the VCR.

The DVD/ VCR combo unit is located on the equipment cart.

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.

4.Insert the videotape into the VCR.

The tape insertion area is located in the front left section of on the face on the VCR.

5. Press the video projection button on the projector 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.

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

The power button is the third button from the the left on the front of the player.

7. 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.

8. Remove your tape and turn off the VCR.

Press the eject button to remove your tape.

The stop/eject button is the first button from the the left on the front of the player.

Press the power button to turn the VCR off.

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

9. 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.