Blaney Hall – Instructor Stations & Classroom Technology Instructions

Summary

Directions for using classroom equipment in Blaney Hall.

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Overview

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

Rooms covered: 2, 4, 8, 10, and 11.

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.

Rooms 2 and 11

Rooms 2 and 11 use a podium-mounted Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom computer, DVD/VCR player, document camera, and external laptop connection.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Locate the Display ON/OFF buttons on the podium desktop.
  2. Press Display ON.
  3. Allow a few moments for the projector to warm up.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom PC.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.
  3. The computer image will appear on the projection screen.

Connect Your Own Laptop

  1. Locate the laptop connection cable on the podium desktop.
  2. Connect the cable to your laptop.
  3. Press LAPTOP on the Device Switch Panel.

Use the DVD/VCR Player

  1. Insert your DVD or VHS tape into the appropriate player inside the podium.
  2. Press DVD or VCR on the Device Switch Panel.
  3. Use the DVD/VCR remote control for playback.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Locate the document camera.
    • Room 2: Inside the drawer to the right of the podium.
    • Room 11: Refer to the document camera at the instructor station.
  2. Turn on the document camera using the power switch at the back-right corner.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the podium control panel.

To display a transparency:

  1. Place the transparency on the document camera.
  2. Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

To display an object or document:

  1. Position the object beneath the camera.
  2. 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 located on the podium desktop, directly beneath the display power buttons.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press Display OFF to turn off the projector.
  2. Allow the projector to complete its shutdown cycle.
  3. Raise the projection screen.
  4. Shut down the classroom PC.
  5. Turn off any additional equipment used.

Room 4

Room 4 uses a Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom computer, Blu-ray player, and external laptop connection.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Locate the screen control toggle switch to the left of the classroom door.
  2. Press the switch down to lower the projection screen.
  3. Press ON on the desktop control panel to turn on the projector.

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 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.
  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.

Important: Do not adjust or touch the amplifier located inside the cabinet.

Shut Down the System

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

Room 8

Room 8 uses a Device Switch Panel to control the projector, classroom PC, DVD/VCR player, and document camera.

Turn On the Projector

  1. Locate the Device Switch Panel.
  2. Press the projector ON button.
  3. Allow the projector to warm up.

Display the Classroom Computer

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

Use the DVD/VCR Player

  1. Insert the DVD or VHS tape into the appropriate player.
  2. Select the corresponding source on the Device Switch Panel:
    • DVD for a DVD.
    • VCR for a VHS tape.
  3. Use the remote control or available Device Switch Panel controls to operate playback.

Use the Document Camera

  1. Open the document camera lamps.
  2. Raise the camera arm using the release at the base of the arm.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Device Switch Panel.

To display a transparency:

  1. Place the transparency on the document camera.
  2. Press LAMP until the base light turns on.

To display an object or document:

  1. Position the object beneath the camera.
  2. 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 active volume control on the Device Switch Panel.

Note: The second volume control is not active.

Shut Down the System

  1. Press the projector OFF button.
  2. Press PC on the Device Switch Panel.
  3. Shut down the classroom PC normally.

Room 10

Room 10 uses a podium Switch Panel to control the classroom TV, PC, Blu-ray player, and document camera.

Turn On the TV

  1. Locate the Switch Panel on the podium.
  2. Press ON to turn on the classroom TV.

Display the Classroom Computer

  1. Turn on the classroom computer and monitor.
  2. Press PC on the Switch Panel.

Use the Blu-ray Player

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

Use the Document Camera

  1. Open the drawer on the right side of the podium.
  2. Unfold the document camera and press its power button.
  3. Press DOC CAM on the Switch Panel.
  4. Place your document beneath the camera.
  5. Press AF on the document camera to automatically focus the image.

When finished:

  1. Turn off the document camera.
  2. Fold it back into the drawer.
  3. Locate the yellow tape on both sides toward the back of the drawer.
  4. Press inward at these locations while closing the drawer.

Shut Down the Display

When finished using the classroom equipment, press OFF on the Switch Panel.

Quick Reference – Classroom Equipment

Room Display Classroom Computer Personal Laptop Additional Equipment
2 Projector PC Podium laptop cable DVD/VCR, document camera
4 Projector PC HDMI Blu-ray
8 Projector PC Not documented DVD/VCR, document camera
10 TV PC Not documented Blu-ray, document camera
11 Projector PC Podium laptop cable DVD/VCR, document camera

General Tips

  • Allow projectors time to warm up before expecting an image.
  • Make sure the correct input source is selected on the control panel.
  • If using your own laptop, verify that the cable is securely connected.
  • Turn off the equipment when finished.
  • If you experience difficulty, contact IT AV Support.

AV Support: 610-606-4635

IT Support Portal: help.cedarcrest.edu

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Article ID: 56104
Created
Tue 6/19/18 9:37 AM
Modified
Fri 10/16/26 12:18 PM