The SBE 36 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 AV equipment is located in the equipment cabinet at the
back of the room. Use the equipment key to unlock the cabinet's right hand door.
The remote is on the shelf in the cabinet. It is labeled "projector remote".
Bring it to the front of the room.
The projection screen is located at the front of the room.
Pull the cord on the screen to lower it.
Open the latch on gray metal box by inserting a coin or screw driver into it and turning.
The cable is labeled "Computer Cable".
Take it from the from the gray box. Attach it to the modular connector on your computer.
A sound cable is attached to the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
The EtherNet receptacle is located below the black board on the front wall.
Plug one end of your EtherNet cable into this receptacle. Plug the other end of your EtherNet cable into the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
To turn the projector ON, press the STANDBY/ON button.
Press your power button.
Pressing the RGB 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 details see:
Troubleshooting Hitachi Projector Problems.
To use programs like PowerPoint and others on your computer, operate it as you normally would.
However, in order to use the network connection in this room you must first authenticate. This is necessary to ensure that only authorized people (University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students) have access to our network.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have followed the previous steps including starting your computer (a cold boot) before attempting to authenticate.
If this does not work, type https://port.d.umn.edu into the url location or address field at the top of your browser window.
QuickStart Security, is required for Windows computers on the network to prevent the spread of worms and security exploits. QuickStart checks for minimum security settings. If you don't run QuickStart security a network scan will alert you to do so and to correct any problems it finds. Other computers are not required to run QuickStart but should follow Desktop Computer Security Check guidelines.
If you have a windows computer and if you haven't run QuickStart Security within the last year, you will need to download QuickStart. If you have problems downloading and running the QuickStart Security wizard:
The QuickStart Security wizard checks for the following five items on the computer:
If a computer fails any of the first three checks, the problem(s) must be corrected by selecting the "Fix It" button displayed by QuickStart before the user can continue.
If the computer does not have the current University version of Symantec Anti-virus or current definition files, the customer will be allowed to proceed but will be redirected to our Symantec Anti-virus web page. Students, faculty and staff should download and install the University's version of Symantec on their computers.
After correcting any security problems and authenticating you will be able to use any internet application including web browsers, email programs, etc. Again, using local programs like PowerPoint and other applications on your computer does not require this.
Note that if you run QuickStart on a laptop connected via an Ethernet cable to a jack, you will need to run it a second time if it is on the wireless network. Two separate QuickStart records will then exist for that computer.
When you are finished using the network connection, please return to https://port.d.umn.edu, and select the LOGOUT button to close your connection (you will be automatically logged out after 90 minutes of inactivity).
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.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
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.
Disconnect your EtherNet cable from the modular connector on your computer. Disconnect the other end of this cable from the EtherNet receptacle which is located below the black board on the front wall.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
Secure the latch by inserting a coin or screw driver into it and turning it.
Pull the cord on the screen to raise it.
Put it on the shelf in the cabinet at the back of the room.
Close and lock the equipment cabient doors using the equipment key.
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