MWAH 195 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 in the middle of the second row of seats. Use the equipment key to unlock the cabinet.
Trip the latch on the top of the left hand door of this cabinet to allow it to open.
The projection screen is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is located on the left wall near the front of the room as you face the class. Lower this 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.
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 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.
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.
The lighting control switches are located on the left wall near the front of the room as you face the class. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes.
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.
Press the POWER button. The VCR/DVD unit will shut 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 in is raised and lowered by an electric motor. The screen control switch is located on the left wall near the front of the room as you face the class. Raise this switch. The screen will automatically stop in the correct position.
Close and lock the equipment cabinet doors using the equipment key.
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