SBE 16: Playing a Video Tape.

1. Obtain the keys.

SBE 16 equipment closet/podium 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.

2. Lower the screen.

The projection screen is located at the front of the room.

Pull the cord on the screen to lower it.

3. Unlock and open the podium doors.

The projector remote is located in the podium at the front of the room. This podium has two locks. Use the equipment cabinet key to unlock them.

4. Turn on the projector.

The remote is on the shelf in the podium. It is labeled "Projector Remote."

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

5. Press the video projection button on the remote.

Pressing the video 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 further details see:

Troubleshooting Hitachi Projector Problems.

6. Unlock and open the AV closet doors.

The AV equipment is located in the equipment closet at the back of the room. Use the equipment key to unlock the closet's right hand door.

Flip the latch on the door next to this one to allow it to open and give you full access to the equipment.

7. Press the VCR button on the video switcher.

The video switcher is located in the equipment cabinet/closet. It will switch the video output of the different pieces of equipment in this room. Push the button.

8. Turn on the closed caption converter if needed.

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.

9. Turn on the VCR.

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.

10. Insert the videotape into the VCR.

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

12. 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.

13. Remove your tape and turn off the VCR when you are finished.

Press the eject button to remove your tape.

Press the power button to turn the VCR off.

14. Close and lock the AV closet doors.

Close and lock the equipment closet doors using the SBE 16 equipment key.

15. Turn off the video projector.

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.

16. Replace the remote and lock the podium.

Put the remote on the shelf in the podium.

Close and lock the doors using the equipment key.

Please double check to make sure that it is locked.

17. Raise the projection screen.

Pull the cord on the screen to raise it.