Using the Audio Visual Equipment in the Instructional Center

Problem:

I need to use the presentation equipment in one of the Instructional Center classrooms.

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Solution:

Ceiling mounted LCD projectors and podium systems (includes desktop computer, VCR, and Extron rack for hooking up a laptop) are available in IC rooms 205, 207, 209, 211, 213, and 217.

Please note that ISyE is not able to use the a/v resources in room 215. This room is configured for distance learning and video conferencing and is NOT scheduled or controlled by ISyE.

Using the Podium Computer

Legacy Free (no 3.5" diskette drives)

The IC podium computers are "legacy free" and contain only a DVD and Zip 250 drive. If you need to use a floppy drive, three are available for checkout from the ISyE receptionist.

Network Connectivity

The IC podium computers are on an OIT computer network.

Using a Laptop Computer

To hook up a laptop to the projector, you can now use a standard male-to-male VGA cable plugged into both the laptop and Extron rack mounted in the podium)

Rooms are assigned for courses each semester. For room reservations, reference the ISyE online reservation system.

Network Connectivity

The network port on the front of the podium in the Extron rack will put an ISyE-maintained machine onto the ISyE network and any other computer onto the open campus network (same as the wireless network and same as what the podium computer connects to).

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INSTRUCTIONS - USING THE PODIUM A/V EQUIPMENT

Podium Components (view detail)

- Dell Optiplex GX260 Pentium IV desktop computer
- Samsung 15" Flat Panel Monitor
- Extron rack (for laptop connectivity)
- Panasonic AG-2570 VCR

Turn on the ceiling projector and lower the screen

• Using the wall control panel, press On to turn on the system and Down to lower the projection screen (some rooms require that you use the screen controls mounted on the wall near the entrance doors to the room)
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector needs to warm up)
• To output the podium computer or laptop (using the Extron rack in the podium) video through the ceiling projector, press Computer 1 on the wall control panel
• To output the podium VCR through the ceiling projector, press VCR on the wall control panel
• Make sure to turn off the ceiling projector when you leave

To use the podium mounted computer

• Make sure the computer is powered and booted up
• Login using your PRISM id and password. Choose a task (choosing a task does not currently perform any specific function at this time. OIT plans to create functionality for this action in the future)
• Ensure button 1 is pressed on the Extron rack near the top of the podium to output the podium computer video to the ceiling projector.
• Make sure to turn off the ceiling projector when you leave

To use the podium mounted VCR

• To display the VCR on the ceiling projector, press the VCR button on the Extron wall panel
• Ensure button 1 is pressed on the Extron rack near the top of the podium to output the podium computer video to the ceiling projector
• Load the videotape in the VCR and either use the remote (should be located in the drawer at the bottom of the podium) or the buttons on the VCR to play the tape
• Adjust the volume using the controls on the Extron wall panel
• Make sure to turn off the ceiling projector when you leave

To use a laptop

via the Extron rack mounted in the podium (new way)

• You will need either the Extron vga laptop cable (located in the drawer in the bottom of the podium) or any standard male-to-male vga cable to connect a laptop to the Extron rack mounted in the podium.
• Plug one end of the cable to the vga output on the laptop and the other to the Extron rack located at the top of the podium
• To display your laptop screen on the projector, press button 2 on the Extron rack located in the podium
• If you have problems, make sure the VGA output of the laptop is enabled. Most laptops have some type of key function to (e.g. Function - F5 to cycle through available video output modes)
• Make sure to turn off the ceiling projector when you leave

via the Extron input panel mounted in wall (old way)

• You will need a proprietary Extron video cable (can be checked out from ISyE front desk)
• Plug one end of the cable to the vga output on the laptop and the other to the Extron input panel mounted in the wall
• To display your laptop screen on the projector, press Computer 2 on the Extron wall panel
• If you have problems, make sure the VGA output of the laptop is enabled. Most laptops have some type of key function to (e.g. Function - F5 to cycle through available video output modes)
• Make sure to turn off the ceiling projector when you leave

Audio Adjustments

• The volume can be adjusted via the wall panel, using the Up or Down buttons
• Pressing Preset will automatically set the volume to a comfortable average level
• The Mute will completely silence the system,or it will allow sound again if the system is already muted

Available Software

Please visit the Software Resource area within the ISyE website. We strongly suggest that you test the computer and ensure it has the software you need beforehand!!!

More Information

OIT Classroom technology overview

Problems?

24 Hour Phone Contact: 404-894-4669
OIT Classroom AV Technology Staff Help is available
M-F from 7am to 6pm
Or email av-support@edtech.gatech.edu