Hamilton Boulevard Building - Instructor Stations & Classroom Technology Instructions

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Overview

This article provides instructions for using instructor stations, classroom computers, projectors, TVs, and audiovisual (AV) equipment in HBB.

Rooms covered: 11 (Advanced Assessment Lab), 2 and 3 (Nursing Labs), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 41 (Physiology Lab).

Equipment and controls vary by room. Locate your classroom below and follow the appropriate instructions.

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

Room 11 – Advanced Assessment Lab

Room 11 uses a classroom laptop, TV, and DVD/Blu-ray player.

Turn On the TV

  1. Locate the control panel above the classroom laptop.
  2. Press ON in the upper-left corner.

Display the Classroom Laptop

  1. Turn on the laptop using the power button in the upper-right corner of its keyboard.
  2. Press HDMI on the control panel to display the laptop on the TV.

Use the DVD/Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the player using its power button on the far-left side or the Denon remote.
  2. Press BLU-Ray on the control panel.

Adjust the Volume

Use the up and down arrows on the control panel.

Shut Down the System

Press OFF in the upper-left corner of the control panel.

Rooms 2 and 3 – Nursing Labs

Rooms 2 and 3 use a Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom computer, and Blu-ray player.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Pull down the projection screen.
  2. Locate the Device Switch Panel.
  3. Press the projector ON button.
  4. 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.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player.
  2. Insert your disc.
  3. Press DVD or 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.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC normally.
  3. Turn off any additional equipment used.

Room 5

Room 5 uses a projector, classroom PC, and Blu-ray player.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Pull down the projection screen.
  2. Press the projector ON button on the Device Switch Panel.
  3. Allow approximately 40 seconds for the projector image to appear.

Display the Classroom Computer

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

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. The Blu-ray player is located in the cabinet beneath the classroom PC.
  2. Contact the OTD Administrative Assistant for access to the cabinet.
  3. Turn on the player and insert your disc.
  4. 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 the projector OFF button on the Device Switch Panel.
  2. Shut down the classroom PC normally.

Rooms 6, 7, 8, and 9

These classrooms use touchscreen control systems and share similar operating instructions.

They also support combining multiple rooms for larger presentations or events.

Turn On the Classroom System

  1. Locate the touchscreen on top of the podium.
  2. Press ON.
  3. The projection screen will lower automatically.
  4. The projector will start.
  5. The classroom PC will automatically be selected as the default display source.

Turn on the classroom PC if it is not already running.

Display the Classroom Computer

The classroom PC is automatically selected when the system starts. No additional source selection is normally required.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the connection labeled Laptop Outlet on top of the podium.
  2. Connect your laptop.
  3. Press LAPTOP (HDMI) along the top of the touchscreen.

Room 8: The touchscreen also includes a VGA source option.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player, if needed.
    • In Room 6, the player turns on automatically with the system.
    • In Rooms 7, 8, and 9, turn on the player manually.
  2. Press Blu-Ray along the top of the touchscreen.

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 along the top of the touchscreen.

Room 6 – Transparencies: Press LAMP on the document camera until the base light turns on.

Temporarily Blank the Screen

Press NO IMAGE along the top of the touchscreen to stop displaying the selected image without shutting down the system.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume controls on the right side of the touchscreen.

Shut Down the System

  1. Shut down the classroom PC normally.
  2. Press the red Shut Down button at the bottom of the touchscreen.
  3. The projector will turn off and the projection screen will retract automatically.

Combining Classrooms – Rooms 6, 7, 8, and 9

The touchscreen systems allow certain classrooms to operate together for larger presentations.

Important: Room-combining controls must be operated from the designated classroom. Do not independently configure the other rooms unless instructed.

Combine Rooms 6 and 7

Operate from Room 7.

  1. Go to Room 7.
  2. Start the classroom equipment normally.
  3. Press Room Mode at the bottom of the touchscreen.
  4. Select Combine mode 6-7 only.

The system will turn on Room 6 and combine it with Room 7.

Combine Rooms 8 and 9

Operate from Room 8.

  1. Go to Room 8.
  2. Start the classroom equipment normally.
  3. Press Room Mode in the lower-left corner of the touchscreen.
  4. Select Combine mode 8-9.

The system will turn on Room 9 and combine it with Room 8.

Combine Rooms 6, 7, 8, and 9

Operate from Room 7.

  1. Go to Room 7.
  2. Start the classroom equipment normally.
  3. Press Room Mode at the bottom of the touchscreen.
  4. Select Combine mode 6-7-8-9.

The system will activate the equipment in all four classrooms and combine them.

Quick Reference – Room Combining

Rooms to Combine Control From Touchscreen Selection
6 and 7 Room 7 Combine mode 6-7 only
8 and 9 Room 8 Combine mode 8-9
6, 7, 8, and 9 Room 7 Combine mode 6-7-8-9

Note: The original instructions do not clearly document how to return the system to independent room operation. Contact IT AV Support if assistance is needed separating combined rooms.

Room 41 – Physiology Lab

Room 41 uses a classroom laptop, TV, and Blu-ray player.

Turn On the TV

  1. Locate the control panel above the classroom laptop.
  2. Press ON in the upper-left corner.

Display the Classroom Laptop

  1. Turn on the laptop using the power button in the upper-right corner of the keyboard.
  2. Press HDMI on the control panel.

Use the Blu-ray Player

  1. Turn on the Blu-ray player.
  2. Press BLU-Ray on the control panel to display the player on the TV.

Adjust the Volume

Use the volume controls on the classroom laptop.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press OFF in the upper-left corner of the control panel.
  2. Shut down the classroom laptop.

Quick Reference – Classroom Equipment

Room Display Computer Additional Equipment
11 – Advanced Assessment TV Classroom laptop DVD/Blu-ray
2 and 3 – Nursing Labs Projector PC Blu-ray
5 Projector PC Blu-ray
6 Projector PC Blu-ray, document camera, HDMI, room combining
7 Projector PC Blu-ray, document camera, HDMI, room combining
8 Projector PC Blu-ray, document camera, HDMI/VGA, room combining
9 Projector PC Blu-ray, document camera, HDMI, room combining
41 – Physiology Lab TV Classroom laptop Blu-ray

General Troubleshooting Tips

No image on the projector or TV?

  • Confirm the display is powered on.
  • Verify that the correct input source is selected.
  • Make sure the classroom computer or laptop is running.
  • Check that any connected cables are securely attached.
  • Allow the projector time to warm up.

No sound?

  • Check the classroom volume controls.
  • Make sure the computer or application is not muted.
  • If the problem continues, contact IT AV Support.

Need assistance?

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

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