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Columbine Hall

Audio Visual Controls - Columbine 317

1. Turn on the lights

Lighting ControlsDimmer Override
  • To turn the lights on you will first need to make sure that the Dimmer Override switch is on (shown above).
  • Then you will press the "ON" button under Zone 1 for Seating Lights and/or "ON" under Zone 2 for Board Lights.
  • If you are teaching the first class of the morning or if the lights are off when you come into the classroom you may need to wait up to five minutes for the lights to reach their full intensity.

2. Turn on the projector and lower the screen.

Synergy Remote Control
  • As you look at the projector mounted to the ceiling, you will notice a thin, black box mounted next to it; this is the "television manager" (TM). When you are using the Synergy remote control you want to ensure you are aiming the remote at this box.
  • To turn the projector on, aim the remote at the TM and press the "on/off" button (circled in red) once.
  • To turn the projector off, aim the remote at the TM and press the "on/off" button (circled in red) once.
  • When the TM receives the signal from the Synergy remote, a series of red lights will flash on the front of the TM.
  • Please note: Before the projector warms up it may be difficult to determine if it is on. As you look at the front of the projector you should be able to see light coming from the lens. Also, if your classroom is quiet enough you may be able to hear the fan running.

Lowering the Screen

Electronic Screen Control Switch The screen lowers automatically by turning the projector on. However if you want to raise or lower the screen without turning the projector on you can use the wall switch located next to the podium. Press it down to lower it and up to raise it.

3. Prepare Media and login.

Podium ComputerDVD/VHS Deck

4. Select projector input.

Press the corresponding buttons on the remote

Command Result Default Alternative
B - 5 - Enter Shows Computer Screen Podium Computer Laptop
B - 4 - Enter Shows video from local room DVD/VHS Deck Document Camera
B - 3 - Enter Shows video from the control room   Laser Disc

5. Start media.

6. Adjust the volume or make other adjustments as necessary.

Synergy Remote Control

Note: If the Speakers are buzzing turn down the volume before playing any audio.

7. When you are done, please logoff the computer and turn off the projector.

 

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