Center for Advanced Technology and Training CATT Room Instruction Demo

These are the 3 different types of Touch Screen Panels that are currently in use on campus. The corresponding Main Control Screen image is below each unit. The layout is a little different but they all operate the same way and have the same features.

For the training session we will use this model For the training session we will use this model. When the system is shut down the screen will be blank. Touch the screen to activate the system. Please only use your hands to operate the Touch Panels. DO NOT use any type of object, like a pen, as it will damage the unit.

This will be the first screen that will appear This will be the first screen that will appear. If the system was recently shut down this screen will already appear on the Touch Panel. Touch the screen again to go to the Main Control Screen.

Main Control Screen: From here you will select each device installed in the classroom. Just touch the button of the device you want to use. This will turn on the projector and lower the screen. If the screen does not come down automatically there are 2 ways to operate it. 1: The newer Touch Panels will have a control on the screen similar to the volume control. 2: All rooms have a manual switch on the wall by the console or on the side of the equipment rack under the console.

These are the locations of the manual switches for the screen These are the locations of the manual switches for the screen. You can raise and lower the screen. The location of the wall switch may vary in each classroom.

3 2 1 3 2 1 Laptop: If you are going to use a laptop you must first connect it to the system using the cables located on top of the console. 1: Connects to the VGA port on your laptop. 2: Connects to the headphone port on your laptop and will play the audio from your laptop through the speakers mounted on the wall by the screen. 3: Connects to the Ethernet port on your laptop for internet access. If the Ethernet cable is not there you will need to get one from MIS or the Media Center.

When you have your laptop connected touch the laptop button on the screen. This will display the image from your laptop onto the large screen in front of the class. The audio Volume Control will appear on the screen for each device. You can raise, lower & mute the audio.

The image from each device is displayed on the screen in front of class.

PC/Computer: To use the Computer in the console you must first turn it on with the power button on the Computer.

Touch the PC/Computer button on the screen Touch the PC/Computer button on the screen. You will have to log onto the network using your username and password.

Document Camera: There is a camera mounted in the ceiling above the console. It is used to project printed material or transparencies onto the screen. You will have to position your material under the camera. When you select this device the camera should power on. If it doesn’t you can turn it on & off from this screen. You also have Zoom and Focus controls.

Some of the consoles are equipped with a Light Board Some of the consoles are equipped with a Light Board. This can be used with the Document Camera for transparencies. The switch is located on the top edge.

TV Tuner: Each room has Cable TV access and this control screen will display when you select this device.

VCR: Each room is equipped with a VCR VCR: Each room is equipped with a VCR. It is mounted in the equipment rack under the console. The only thing you will have to do is insert the VHS tape into the unit. You will control the unit from the Touch Panel. Please do not adjust or turn off any other equipment in the rack.

When you touch the VCR button this screen will display When you touch the VCR button this screen will display. After you insert your VHS tape into the VCR you will control it from this screen.

DVD: To play a DVD select the PC/Computer DVD: To play a DVD select the PC/Computer. Every Computer has a DVD drive installed in it. After you have logged in place the DVD in the drive. The DVD software will automatically start and you will use it to play the DVD. You can still control the volume from this screen.

Aux. Video: This button is not currently active and is for future use.

Remove Image: At any time you may clear the image projected onto the screen from any device with this button.

Restore Image: When you have cleared the image the Restore Image button will appear.

System Off: When you are finished please shut the system off System Off: When you are finished please shut the system off. This will turn the projector off. The computer must be shut down separately.

System Off: Press Continue to turn the System Off or Return to re-enter

If you need further assistance or find that something is not working properly please contact Dave Gonzalez at ext. 8472 or the Media Depot at ext. 8289.