Curtis Hall – Instructor Stations & Classroom Technology Instructions

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Overview

This article provides instructions for using the instructor stations and classroom audiovisual (AV) equipment in Curtis Hall.

Rooms covered: 102, 104, 131, 135, 206, 208, 218, 241, 353, and 354.

Equipment and controls vary by classroom. Find your room below and follow the corresponding instructions.

Need assistance? Contact IT AV Support at 610-606-4635 or visit help.cedarcrest.edu.

Room 102

Room 102 uses a classroom laptop and TV with a control panel located above the laptop.

Turn On the TV

Press ON in the upper-left corner of the control panel above the laptop.

Display the Classroom Laptop

  1. Turn on the classroom laptop.
  2. Press PC1 on the control panel.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the HDMI cable hanging on the right side of the equipment rack.
  2. Connect the cable to your laptop.
  3. Press PC2 on the control panel.

Use the DVD/VCR Player

  1. Turn on the DVD/VCR player using its power button or the Toshiba remote.
  2. Make sure the green indicator light above DVD is illuminated, rather than VCR.
  3. Press DVD on the control panel.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume knob on the control panel above the laptop.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press OFF on the control panel.
  2. Shut down the classroom laptop or disconnect your personal laptop.

Note: All remotes are located above the classroom laptop.

Room 104

Room 104 uses a projector and Device Switch Panel to control the classroom PC, Blu-ray player, and external laptop connection.

Start the System

  1. Pull down the projection screen.
  2. Turn on the classroom PC.
  3. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel to display the computer.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the HDMI cable behind the classroom monitor.
  2. Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop.
  3. Press LAPTOP or HDMI on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player located in the cabinet beneath the screen.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Press Blu-Ray on the Device Switch Panel.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press OFF on the Device Switch Panel to turn off the projector.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC normally.

Room 131

Room 131 uses a Promethean Board rather than a traditional projection screen.

Turn On the Promethean Board

  1. Locate the power button at the bottom of the Promethean Board.
  2. Press the power button to turn on the display.

Important: Do not use the ON/OFF buttons on the Device Switch Panel to control the Promethean Board.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the HDMI connection near the instructor monitor.
  2. Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop.
  3. Press LAPTOP or HDMI on the Device Switch Panel.

A power outlet is located to the left of the monitor.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Press Blu-Ray on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Turn on the document camera using the power switch in the upper-right corner.
  2. Open the lamps and raise the camera arm using the release at its base.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Device Switch Panel.

To display a transparency: Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

To display an object or document: Press LAMP until the upper lights turn on.

The Lamp button cycles through base lighting, upper lighting, and lights off.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Shut Down

Shut down the classroom PC normally. Use the Promethean Board's own power button to control the display.

Room 135

Room 135 uses a podium-mounted control system with a projector, classroom computer, DVD player, and document camera.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Lower the projection screen using the switch on the podium beneath the computer keyboard.
  2. Press Display ON on the Switch Panel.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC and sign in.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the DVD Player

  1. Turn on the DVD player.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Use the DVD remote to start playback.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Turn on the document camera using the power switch in the upper-right corner.
  2. Open the lamps and raise the camera arm.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Switch Panel.

For transparencies: Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

For objects or documents: Press LAMP until the upper lights turn on.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume knob on the Switch Panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press Display OFF on the Switch Panel.
  2. Remove any media and turn off the player.
  3. Log off and shut down the classroom computer.
  4. Return the projection screen to its original position.

Rooms 206 and 218

Rooms 206 and 218 use a classroom laptop, TV display, Blu-ray player, and HDMI connection for personal laptops.

Turn On the TV

  1. Turn on the classroom laptop.
  2. Press Display ON on the control panel to turn on the TV.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Connect the available HDMI cable to your laptop.
  2. Press LAPTOP or HDMI on the Device Control Panel.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Select BLU-RAY on the Device Control Panel.
  2. Use the Blu-ray remote to control playback.

Room 206: Turn on the Blu-ray player before selecting the source.

Adjust the Volume

Use the up and down arrows on the control panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Shut down the classroom laptop.
  2. Press Display OFF to turn off the TV.

Room 208

Room 208 uses a projector, classroom PC, Blu-ray player, document camera, and ClickShare wireless presentation system.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Lower the projection screen using the white control box on the wall near the phone.
  2. Press the projector ON button on the Device Switch Panel.
  3. Allow the projector time to warm up.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.

Connect Your Own Laptop Using HDMI

  1. Locate the black HDMI cable beneath the black panel on top of the podium.
  2. Connect the cable to your laptop.
  3. Press HDMI on the Device Switch Panel.

Present Wirelessly Using ClickShare

  1. Insert the ClickShare USB dongle into your laptop.
  2. Wait for the message Ready to Share on Curtis 208.
  3. Wait until the white indicator light stops blinking.
  4. Press Share Link on the Device Switch Panel.
  5. Press the circular button on the ClickShare dongle.
  6. The indicator ring will turn red when your laptop is being displayed.

To switch between multiple laptops:

Press and hold the circular button on the laptop you want to display until its ring turns red. The other dongles should return to white.

When finished: Safely eject the ClickShare device using the USB icon in the Windows taskbar and selecting Eject ClickShare (D:).

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Press Blu-Ray on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Turn on the document camera using the power switch in the upper-right corner.
  2. Open the lamps and raise the camera arm.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Device Switch Panel.

For transparencies: Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

For objects or documents: Press LAMP until the upper lights turn on.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press the projector OFF button on the Device Switch Panel.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC.
  3. Turn off any additional equipment used.
  4. Return the projection screen to its original position.

Room 241

Room 241 has a specialized touchscreen system that can display content on the instructor's front TV or on all student displays.

Start the System

  1. Turn on the classroom PC and sign in.
  2. On the podium touchscreen, press START HERE.

The instructor PC will initially display on the front TV only.

Display Content on the Front TV

Classroom Computer: Turn on the PC and select START HERE.

Blu-ray Player:

  1. Press Blu-Ray on the touchscreen.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Use the playback controls displayed on the touchscreen.

Document Camera:

  1. Open the drawer on the right side of the podium.
  2. Extend the ELMO document camera arm.
  3. If the power indicator is red, press the power button until it turns blue.
  4. Place your document beneath the camera.
  5. Press DOC CAM on the touchscreen.

Personal Laptop:

  1. Connect the HDMI cable to your laptop.
  2. Press LAPTOP or HDMI on the touchscreen.

Display Instructor Content on All Student TVs

After selecting the content you want to display:

  1. On the lower-left side of the touchscreen, locate Student Displays.
  2. Press ON.
  3. Press All Displays On Same Source in the upper-right corner of the touchscreen.

All student TVs will display the same content as the instructor station.

Important: The TVs may take several moments to synchronize. Wait for the displays to update before pressing additional buttons.

Display Student Content on All TVs

  1. Press ON under Student Displays.
  2. Have the student select the appropriate input at their table.
  3. Press STUDENT CONTENT in the upper-right corner of the touchscreen.
  4. Select the appropriate TABLE # from the six available table selections.

To display content from another table, select the corresponding table number.

Turn Off Student Displays

Press OFF under Student Displays in the lower-left corner of the touchscreen.

Shut Down the System

  1. Shut down the classroom PC.
  2. Press SYSTEM OFF in the lower-right corner of the touchscreen.

This turns off all TVs and classroom equipment except the PC, which must be shut down separately.

Room 353

Room 353 uses a Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom PC, Blu-ray player, and document camera.

Turn On the Projector

Press the projector ON button on the Device Switch Panel.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player.
  2. Press DVD on the Device Switch Panel to display the DVD/Blu-ray player.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Turn on the document camera using the power switch in the upper-right corner.
  2. Open the lamps and raise the camera arm.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Device Switch Panel.

For transparencies: Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

For objects or documents: Press LAMP until the upper lights turn on.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press the projector OFF button.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC normally.

Room 354

Room 354 uses a Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom PC, DVD/VCR player, document camera, and external laptop connection.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Pull down the projection screen.
  2. Press the projector ON button on the Device Switch Panel.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the laptop connection to the right of the classroom monitor.
  2. Connect your laptop.
  3. Press LAPTOP on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the DVD/VCR Player

  1. Turn on the DVD/VCR player.
  2. Insert your disc or VHS tape.
  3. Press DVD on the Device Switch Panel to display the player.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Turn on the document camera using the power switch in the upper-right corner.
  2. Open the lamps and raise the camera arm.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Device Switch Panel.

For transparencies: Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

For objects or documents: Press LAMP until the upper lights turn on.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press the projector OFF button.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC.
  3. Turn off any additional equipment used.

Quick Reference – Classroom Equipment

Room Display Computer Personal Laptop Additional Equipment
102 TV Classroom laptop HDMI / PC2 DVD/VCR
104 Projector PC HDMI Blu-ray
131 Promethean Board PC HDMI Blu-ray, document camera
135 Projector PC Not documented DVD player, document camera
206 TV Classroom laptop HDMI Blu-ray
208 Projector PC HDMI / ClickShare Blu-ray, document camera
218 TV Classroom laptop HDMI Blu-ray
241 Multiple TVs PC HDMI Blu-ray, document camera, student displays
353 Projector PC Not documented Blu-ray, document camera
354 Projector PC Laptop connection DVD/VCR, document camera

General Troubleshooting Tips

No image on the display?

  • Confirm the projector, TV, or Promethean Board is powered on.
  • Verify that the correct input source is selected.
  • Check that the laptop or computer is turned on.
  • Make sure the HDMI or other connection cable is securely attached.
  • Allow projectors time to warm up.

No sound?

  • Check the volume control on the classroom control panel.
  • Verify that the computer or application volume is not muted.
  • If the problem continues, contact IT AV Support.

Need assistance?

Contact IT AV Support at 610-606-4635 or submit a request at help.cedarcrest.edu.

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