1. Detailed Room Guides Select from the list of Willard Building technology classrooms to view more detailed operating instructions. The instructions are organized by room number into customized Power Point presentations. Ground Floor Room: 60 62 64 67 69 71 73 75 606264676971 7375606264676971 7375 First Floor Room: 151 158 160 162 165 167 169 171 173 174 151158160162165167169171173174151158160162165167169171173174 Second Floor Room: 251 258 260 262 265 267 268 269 270 271 273 251258260262265267268269270271273251258260262265267268269270271273 Third Floor Room: 351 358 360 362 365 367 369 370 371 373 351358360362365367369370371373351358360362365367369370371373

2. Combination Lock Each year we reprogram the security locks. Contact MTSS for the current security combination. There are 4 rollers located on the bottom of the lock that are numbered 0-9. Line up the combination code……… ……then push the shackle straight down to get the lock to release.

3. Remote Control Remote Control On……… Off………. Input…….. Use the remote control to turn on the projector. Then use the input button to select between computer display or video/dvd playback.* The speakers built into the projector are used for house sound, so use the volume buttons on the remote control to adjust audio levels. Note: The input options will be displayed in the upper right hand corner of the projection screen. Input #1 is for computer display. Input #3, is for video playback. ….Volume Controls

4. Remote Control Remote Control On……… Off………. Input…….. Use the remote control to turn on the ceiling mounted, lcd projector. Then use the input button* to select between computer display or video/dvd playback. Note: The input options will be displayed in the upper right corner of the projection screen. Input #1 is for computer display. Input #3 is for video/dvd playback.

5. Remote Control Remote Control Use the remote control to turn on the projector. Then use the input buttons to select between computer display or video/dvd playback. Input button #1 is for computer display. Input button #4 is for video playback. …..OnOff….. Input #1….. Input #4…..

6. Remote Control Use the remote control to turn on the projector. Then use the Comp1 or Video input buttons to select between either computer display or video/dvd playback. Power Comp 1.....Video

7. ON/OFF Switch for Remote …… There is a separate on/off switch for the remote control itself. It has to be powered on in order to get the other function buttons to respond.

8. Switcher Panel Switcher Panel This panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices, both internal and external, to be plugged into one control box, which then communicates with the lcd projector via a single cable. As the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ between formats. The top row of buttons, marked “VGA”, gives you computer display options. The bottom row, marked ‘’Video”, is for video/dvd playback. l ….Computer Display Options ….Video Display Options

9. The first button in each row is for the computer and video equipment that comes with the podium. The second button in each row is for personal, external devises that can be connected to the projector via an external patch panel. (The third and fourth inputs are empty) Internal External Computer Laptop Internal Laptop Computer Internal External VCR-DVD Video

10. Switcher Panel This panel found inside of the podium allows multiple devices, both internal and external, to be plugged into one control box, which then communicates with the projector via a single cable. As the name suggests, all you have to do is ‘switch’ between formats. The top row of buttons give you computer display options. The bottom row is for video tape/dvd playback. Computer Display Options.. Video Display Options.. ….Audio Controls

11. The first button in each row is for the computer and video equipment that comes with the podium. The second button in each row is for personal, external devises that can be connected to the projector via an external patch panel. (The third and fourth inputs are empty) Internal External Computer Laptop Internal External VCR Video

12. Audio Control Audio Control The audio controls are located on the far right of the switcher panel. Select either “computer” or “video”, then use the “VOLUME” knob to adjust sound levels.

13. Audio Controls Make sure that the amplifier is powered on, then adjust volume levels for either video playback (VID) or for computer- based audio files (IBM).

14. 371 Willard: Tech Room/Video Conference Facility Room 371 Willard is designed primarily to be a video conference room. However, it can also be used as a basic technology classroom. It comes equipped with a Dell and a MAC computer, two ceiling mounted lcd projectors, and a vcr/dvd combination player. For tech room purposes, you will need to use the projector and screen that are closest to the podium. (the other projector and screen are for displaying the ‘far end’ of a two-way video conference). Screen controls are located on the wall directly behind the podium.

15. Remote Control Remote Control Use the remote control to turn on the projector. Then select Input #2 from the five input options. …..OnOff….. Input #2………

16. Podium Layout Dell & Mac Keyboards Switcher Panels Mac Computer Dell Computer

17. Switcher Panels To select either computer or video display To send either computer or video signal to the projector To select either Dell (IBM), Mac, or Laptop Computer Open the door at the far left of the podium to access the switcher panels. At the first panel (top left of switcher box array) select between computer or video. At the second panel (top right), select between IBM, Mac, or External Laptop. At the third panel (bottom left) select once again between computer or video.

18. Audio Control Dual audio-control switches are mounted on the left side of the switcher panel compartment.

19. Because room 158 Willard was designed to be a 3-D graphics lab, there are actually four ceiling mounted projectors. However, only one of the four is designated for general classroom use. Because room 158 Willard was designed to be a 3-D graphics lab, there are actually four ceiling mounted projectors. However, only one of the four is designated for general classroom use. As you stand facing the array of projectors, you will be using the unit mounted in the top, right corner. As you stand facing the array of projectors, you will be using the unit mounted in the top, right corner.

20. External Patch Panel External Patch Panel There is an external patch panel available for those There is an external patch panel available for those planning to use their own laptop or video planning to use their own laptop or video equipment. equipment. VGA and audio cables are provided for laptop VGA and audio cables are provided for laptop connections and can be found inside of the podium. connections and can be found inside of the podium.

21. USB Ports USB Ports There are 2 usb ports located at the front of each computer. Flip open the gray flap that displays the DELL logo and insert your external memory devise. There are 2 usb ports located at the front of each computer. Flip open the gray flap that displays the DELL logo and insert your external memory devise.

22. And there you have it. Push a few And there you have it. Push a few buttons, dim the lights, and you have added a whole new dimension to your class presentations. class presentations.

23. Quick Review 1 Use the remote control to power on the projector. Be patient as the projector goes through its 10-15 second warm up as the projector goes through its 10-15 second warm up cycle. cycle. 2 Use the remote control’s INPUT button(s) to select between computer display and video playback. computer display and video playback. 3 Match your format choice with the proper button on the switcher panel. The top row of buttons is for computer switcher panel. The top row of buttons is for computer display, while the bottom row is for video. display, while the bottom row is for video. 4 Adjust volume levels as needed. 5 When finished, tap the off button on the remote control twice to power down the projector, and then secure the twice to power down the projector, and then secure the podium. podium.

24. Only a phone call away Only a phone call away We have support staff on duty in room 252 Willard. Use the wall mounted phone located near the podium to give us a call during class if you are experiencing technical problems or if you have a general question about the operation of your tech room. DIAL 5-8254 Return to Willard Tech Room Page