Unlocking the Compartments
Each multimedia station has equipment compartments. If the doors to the compartments are locked, the key is located in the computer keyboard tray. Note: Faculty who teach in Lewisburg must obtain a key from the Lewisburg campus staff.
The master power switch for the multimedia station is located inside the right compartment. Press the switch in a downward direction to turn the power "on." The master power switch should remain on at all times.Power
Turning the Projector ON/OFF and Selecting Sources
The LCD Projector Switcher is located in the right compartment of the multimedia station. Press the green button on this device to turn the projector on and off. Use the input buttons to the left of the green button to switch the LCD projector's input sources.
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Raising & Lowering the Screen
Locate the black "Draper" or brown remote control with up and down arrows. Point the remote control toward the remote sensor and push the appropriate arrow (down arrow to lower screen; up arrow to raise the screen). The remote sensor may be attached to the screen or on the wall in close proximity to the screen.
Audio Volume Controls
Use the LCD Projector Switcher to adjust the volume of the audio delivered to the room's speakers. The LCD Projector Switcher is located in the right compartment of the multimedia station. Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the down arrow to decrease the volume. The "Video," "AV," or 2TR Level knob and the "Master" knob on the audio mixer may need to be adjusted if the audio sounds distorted or there is not enough volume after adjusting the LCD Projector Switcher's volume controls.
Computer
The computer operates on the Microsoft Windows platform. Equipped with Microsoft Office products, this computer is capable of displaying PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, audio CD's, and DVD's can be played using Windows Media Player. Internet access is available to Columbia State Faculty, Staff, and Students. Please note that computers do not have floppy drives. We advise that you migrate your presentation material to a CD or a USB storage device.
Laptop Connection and External USB Ports
Each multimedia station is equipped to allow users to connect a laptop computer to the projection system. Connect the appropriate cables from the laptop to the ports located on the box that is mounted on the station. You must have the appropriate VGA cable, LAN cable, and audio cable to connect to the ports. Faculty who are in possession of a Columbia State issued laptop will be provided these cables upon request.
Additionally, users of the station's computer may access the computer's USB ports by plugging in their USB devices into the ports located on the same box for laptop connection.
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Document Camera (Elmo)
A document camera is included in each multimedia equipped classroom that can be used to display transparencies, pages in a book, photographs, and any other visual aids on the screen. The on/off button is located on the back of the unit. Zoom and auto-focus buttons are located on the top front of the unit.
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VHS/DVD Combination Machine
Similar to a VHS or DVD player used at home, the classroom VHS/DVD combination machine has a remote control, as well as basic front panel control, that will turn the unit on/off and provide "play," "rewind," "fast forward," "pause," and "stop" functions for the VHS, DVD, or CD audio media.
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Further assistance, including a personal tutorial session, may be arranged by contacting
Bob Trybalski, Coordinator, Instructional Technology Support Services (931) 540-2869