Building DBuilding DMultimediaMultimedia

Podium UserPodium UserGuideGuide

Building DBuilding DMultimediaMultimedia

Podium UserPodium UserGuideGuide

Date: January 2010Date: January 2010

System TrainingSystem Training

It is essential that you arrange for training on any campusmultimedia podium system before you use it !

TO ARRANGE FOR TRAININGPLEASE CALL THE CTL AT X5347

Know WHAT you are using and HOW to

use it !

System OverviewSystem Overview

APC Net9RM Surge Protector APC Net9RM Surge Protector

Altinex Switcher (Altinex Switcher (PC Source)PC Source)

DVD PlayerDVD Player

VCRVCR

Kramer Switcher Kramer Switcher

Art Mixer (Art Mixer (Volume ControlVolume Control) )

System Power UpSystem Power Up

Step 1. Use the APC Net9RM to power up all equipment in podium except the PC. Step 1. Use the APC Net9RM to power up all equipment in podium except the PC.

Step 2. Power up PCStep 2. Power up PC

TO PLAY VIDEO TAPESTO PLAY VIDEO TAPES

STEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment forSTEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment for lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input. lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input.

* NOTE* NOTE: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.

* NOTE* NOTE: If the projected image is too : If the projected image is too large and is past the edge of the large and is past the edge of the screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as many times as needed to correct the many times as needed to correct the problem.problem.

TO PLAY VIDEO TAPESTO PLAY VIDEO TAPES

STEP 2. Insert video tape into VCRSTEP 2. Insert video tape into VCR

VCRVCR

TO PLAY VIDEO TAPESTO PLAY VIDEO TAPES

STEP 3. Press “Input 1” on Kramer switcher (to route VCR video and audio signal) STEP 3. Press “Input 1” on Kramer switcher (to route VCR video and audio signal)

STEP 4. Play tape by using remote & pressing “play” button. ( Must be behind podium STEP 4. Play tape by using remote & pressing “play” button. ( Must be behind podium pointing remote at VCR). pointing remote at VCR).

VCRVCR

TO PLAY VIDEO TAPESTO PLAY VIDEO TAPES

STEP 5. Adjust audio volume using Art Mixer STEP 5. Adjust audio volume using Art Mixer (Knob labeled “VOLUME”)(Knob labeled “VOLUME”)

TO PLAY DVDTO PLAY DVD

STEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment forSTEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment for lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input. lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input.

* NOTE* NOTE: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.

* NOTE* NOTE: If the projected image is too : If the projected image is too large and is past the edge of the large and is past the edge of the screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as many times as needed to correct the many times as needed to correct the problem.problem.

STEP 2. Open DVD Player and insert DVDSTEP 2. Open DVD Player and insert DVD

TO PLAY DVDTO PLAY DVD

DVDDVD

STEP 3. Press “Input 3” on Kramer switcher (to route DVD video and audio signal) STEP 3. Press “Input 3” on Kramer switcher (to route DVD video and audio signal)

TO PLAY DVDTO PLAY DVD

STEP 4. Use the DVD Remote to navigate around the DVD Menu and play the DVD.STEP 4. Use the DVD Remote to navigate around the DVD Menu and play the DVD.(Must be behind podium pointing remote at VCR(Must be behind podium pointing remote at VCR

DVDDVD

TO PLAY DVDTO PLAY DVD

STEP 5. Adjust audio volume using Art Mixer STEP 5. Adjust audio volume using Art Mixer (Knob labeled “VOLUME”)(Knob labeled “VOLUME”)

TO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERATO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERA

STEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment forSTEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment for lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input. lamp to warm up). Press “Video” button to change projector to video input.

* NOTE* NOTE: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.

* NOTE* NOTE: If the projected image is too : If the projected image is too large and is past the edge of the large and is past the edge of the screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as many times as needed to correct the many times as needed to correct the problem.problem.

STEP 2. Press “Input 2” on Kramer switcher (to route Elmo video signal) STEP 2. Press “Input 2” on Kramer switcher (to route Elmo video signal)

TO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERATO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERA

TO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERATO USE ELMO DOCUMENT CAMERA

STEP 2. Un-lock Document camera drawer. STEP 2. Un-lock Document camera drawer.

A Document camera is permanently installed in the side drawer of the podium. Set-A Document camera is permanently installed in the side drawer of the podium. Set-

up lamps and use the camera per system training. up lamps and use the camera per system training.

TO USE PCTO USE PC

STEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment forSTEP 1. Point Sharp remote at LCD Video Projector to turn it on (takes a moment for lamp to warm up). Press “Computer 1” button to change projector to PC input.lamp to warm up). Press “Computer 1” button to change projector to PC input.

* NOTE* NOTE: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.: To Power Off Projector, Press the “Standby” Button Twice.

* NOTE* NOTE: If the projected image is too : If the projected image is too large and is past the edge of the large and is past the edge of the screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as screen, hit the “RESIZE” button as many times as needed to correct the many times as needed to correct the problem.problem.

STEP 2. Press “Input 4” on Kramer switcher (to route PC audio signal) STEP 2. Press “Input 4” on Kramer switcher (to route PC audio signal)

TO USE PCTO USE PC

STEP 3. Power on the PC and use as usual STEP 3. Power on the PC and use as usual

PCPC

TO USE Optional USB DevicesTO USE Optional USB Devices

To hook-up optional USB devices, use the USB extension cable, located in the To hook-up optional USB devices, use the USB extension cable, located in the cable well. cable well.

USB Extension CableUSB Extension Cable

USB Flash DrivesUSB Flash DrivesUSB External Hard DrivesUSB External Hard Drives

USB items may include USB items may include such devices as:such devices as:

TO USE Optional Laptop HookupTO USE Optional Laptop Hookup

STEP 1. Hook laptop up to cable coming out of cable well on podium STEP 1. Hook laptop up to cable coming out of cable well on podium

VGA Video CableVGA Video Cable

STEP 2. Flip rocker switch on Altinex Switcher to right side.STEP 2. Flip rocker switch on Altinex Switcher to right side.

NOTE: When finished using, NOTE: When finished using, always return equipment to its always return equipment to its

original state! original state!

(Rocker switch to (Rocker switch to left sideleft side))

TO USE Optional Laptop HookupTO USE Optional Laptop Hookup

TO USE Optional Laptop HookupTO USE Optional Laptop Hookup

STEP 3. Use function keys STEP 3. Use function keys (specific to your laptop)(specific to your laptop) to activate laptop display to activate laptop display

When using the “input” buttons on the Sharp remote use this guide:When using the “input” buttons on the Sharp remote use this guide:

Helpful Hint PageHelpful Hint Page

COMPUTER 1 = Computer Screen

OTHER INPUTS = Nothing (Splash Screen)

VIDEO = Video Sources

REMEMBERREMEMBERREMEMBERREMEMBER

Power PointPresentation Word Programs

Excel ProgramsCD-ROM ProgramsWeb Pages

VHS Video TapeDocument Camera ImageDVD Movies

STANDBY = OFF

“RESIZE” corrects

projector display size

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE CHECKLISTSHUTDOWN PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

Remove All Tapes, DVD, DiskettesRemove All Tapes, DVD, Diskettes

Shutdown PC CorrectlyShutdown PC Correctly

Power off Power SwitchPower off Power Switch

Power Off ProjectorPower Off Projector

Lock Up PodiumLock Up Podium