The LSci 175 equipment cabinet key may be requested by departments or by faculty teaching in this room.
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 projector controls and other equipment are located in the equipment cabinet at the front of the room. This cabinet has four locks. Use the equipment cabinet key to unlock them.
Then open the doors.
The projection screen is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is at the front left side of the room as you face the class. It is half visible and tucked away inside the crack in the wall between the audio amplifier and the lighting controls.
Lower the switch to the DOWN position.
The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position.
The projector remote is located in the equipment cabinet. It is labeled "Projector Remote". To turn the projector on, press the STANDBY/ON button.
Warm-up will begin. It should take the projector a moment to warm up.
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.
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.
The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. The lighting controls are located at the front left side of the room as you face the class. They are to the right of the screen switch. You might want to experiment with the lighting control settings to find the best lighting option for your purposes.
It is best to adjust the lights after you have set up so you can easily see the operating controls.
Restore the room lighting when you are finished.
Press the eject button to remove your tape.
Press the power button to turn the VCR off.
To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button.
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.
The projection screen is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is at the front left side of the room as you face the class. It is half visible and tucked away inside the crack in the wall between the audio amplifier and the lighting controls.
Raise the switch to the UP position.
Close and lock the equipment cabinet doors using the equipment key.
Please double check to make sure that the cabinet is locked.
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