What
equipment will I need to order?
I
am bringing my laptop that I want to show on the
big screen. = LCD PROJECTOR
I have a PowerPoint presentation saved on a storage
device. = LCD PROJECTOR
and COMPUTER
I have a VCR tape to play, or a DVD to show.
= DVD/VCR COMBO
I have some transparencies to show. = OVERHEAD
PROJECTOR
I have some film slides to show. = SLIDE
PROJECTOR
I want to watch a video on Broadband. = TV/VCR
hooked up to BROADBAND
I want to make a small illustration easier to
see. = PAD CAMERA
and LCD
or TV
I want to record a student's presentation. =
VIDEO CAMERA
I want to play a CD or Cassette.= BOOMBOX
What
are some tips for ordering equipment?
1.)
Determine what equipment you will need.
2.) Establish what equipment is currently in classroom.
Please physically check room or call our main number.
3.) To place your AV equipment order call (480)
461-7687. Please have the Room Number, Delivery
Time, and Pickup Time when ready to place the order.
4.) Orders should be placed at least 24hrs in advance.
We are not in the policy of placing 'Standing Orders'
(orders for an entire semester). Please speak with
your department about installing new equipment permanently
in classrooms, if you require it for the entire
semester.
5.) After your order is placed with Media Services
it will be entered into our database and delivered
to your classroom at the time specified. Occasionally
we receive a number of orders, in which case, we
deliver on a first ordered, first served basis.
What is PowerPoint, and how do I show it on the
big screen?
Powerpoint
is a computer program used for dynamic presentations.
A Powerpoint presentation may have text, video,
audio, animations, or even link to websites. In
order to display a Powerpoint presentation on the
big screen, you must utilize a LCD projector. If
your presentation is saved to disk or cdrom, you
will also need to arrange for a computer to be in
the classroom, and hooked into the projector. If
the presenter is supplying a laptop, then it must
be hooked into the projector (see below).
How do I hook my Laptop Computer up to the big screen?
In
most classrooms with an existing LCD projector mounted
to the ceiling, it is possible to hook up your personal
Laptop up to the projection system. The hookups
to make this possible are located around the perimeter
of the classroom and will look similar to the picture
below.
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In addition you will also need a VGA Cable. (see
image below)Once you have located the LCD projector,
the laptop, the vga cable, and the wall outlet,
please proceed to the following steps.
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1.)
Plug in VGA cable and Power Cable.
First step is to plug your VGA cable into your laptop
and into the wall port we located earlier. One side
of the cable goes into your Laptop, and the other
side goes into the wall port. Make sure the cables
are seated firmly. It is not necessary that they
are screwed down. It is also recommended that you
plug the power cord for your Laptop in, because
running off batteries can cause issues with signal
strength.
2.) Power ON the LCD projector.
In most classrooms you will locate the projector's
remote control, which is often mounted on the wall
or at the desk. Then hold the ON button for three
seconds. A small glow should emerge from the projector,
indicating it is powered on. If you cannot locate
the remote please contact us for assistance.
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3.) Power ON the Laptop.
Plug your laptop into an active wall outlet and
then fire it up.
4 .) Switch Inputs on the LCD Projector
to RGB1 or to RGB2 with the remote control.
(Some projectors may say Computer 1 or Computer
2 instead of RGB)
Using the projector's remote control, depress the
RGB input button. This tells the LCD projector to
look for the VGA cable we just plugged into the
wall. It's difficult to know if your room is set
up to RGB1 or RGB2, so I encourage you to flip back
and forth to find the appropriate input for your
room.
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At this point you may have
an image on the screen! If so, congratulations you
are ready to go! If not please proceed to step 5.
5.)
Toggle your Laptop
Most
Laptops must be told to send the image out through
the VGA cable. To do this we must 'Toggle' the Laptop,
which means holding the FUNCTION key on your laptop
and tapping the corresponding F key until the image
is on both screens. Every laptop's toggle key varies,
so here's how to find out which F key to hit. When
we say F key we are referring to the row of keys
at the very top of your keypad. They are F1, F2
,F3, F4...through F12. Some of those keys may have
little pictures, or symbols near their number. We
are looking for a F key that says, "LCD",
"Projector", "CRT", or it may
have an image of a "Screen", "Projector",
or "Boxes".
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Once you have located the appropriate button, HOLD
DOWN the lower FUNCTION key, and TAP your corresponding
F KEY. Your screen may flicker or turn black. This
is good. Just repeat the same action until you have
the image on both your projector, and your laptop.
Please give the Laptop and the projector a few moments
between toggles. If you still have no image, switch
to the other RGB input on the projector's remote
control and try to toggle again.
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6.)
Don't Panic.
It's
still not working? Call us, and we will gladly assist
you. (480) 461-7867
How do I play a VCR or DVD on the big screen?
First
you must establish that the proper equipment is
in the room for showing DVD/VCR tapes on the big
screen. Please contact us if you are unsure whether
your room is set up to do this.
1.)
Power ON the LCD projector.
In most classrooms you will locate the projector's
remote control, which is often mounted on the wall
or at the desk. Then hold the ON button for three
seconds. A small glow should emerge from the projector,
indicating it is powered on. If you cannot locate
the remote please contact us for assistance.
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2.) Power ON the VCR/DVD.
Insert your tape or dvd.
3 .) Switch Inputs on the LCD Projector
to VIDEO with the remote control.
(Some projectors may say Composite or S-Video instead
of Video)
Using the projector's remote control, depress the
Video input button. This tells the LCD projector
to look for the DVD/VCR.
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4.)
Adjust Volume Level.
Please adjust volume to a comfortable level. Having
difficulty knowing where to make the volume adjustment?
See our suggestions below.
5.) Don't Panic.
It's still not working? Call us, and we
will gladly assist you. (480) 461-7867
How do I adjust the volume for my room?
Here are some quick steps
to locating the volume control in your classroom.
Search
the room.
First do a quick visual scan, what you are looking
for is any external speakers. The first place I
check is sitting on top of the LCD projector. Next,
I look near the front of the classroom by the desk.
Thirdly, I search for a circular speaker on the
ceiling. If you are unable to locate any external
speakers, it is likely that the volume will be controlled
from inside the projector. Here's a chart to help
you assess your room.
Volume
Location.
Speakers On top of LCD = Volume Control is a knob
ON speakers.
Speakers at Front of Classroom = Volume Control
is a knob ON speakers.
Speakers are circular and IN ceiling = Volume Control
is a KNOB on wall.
No Visible Speakers = Adjust Volume using LCD projector's
remote control.
What
is the Broadband video system, and how do I use
it?
The
Broadband Video System is a way for students and
instructors to view video tapes located in our Mesa
Media Collection across the campus. If your location
is setup for broadband use you will be able to use
the telephone nearby, to control the playback of
videos requested. In order to arrange for a video
to be put on Broadband, please call our main number
with the Title and Call Number and we will give
you a Channel Number for your presentation. See
instructions below for more information on how this
system works.
Instructions
for Broadband.
Please make sure
your TV is on Channel ___ ___. (Channel number assigned
to you by Media.)
If TV does not have Blue Screen, press
Input on TV or call 17687 for assistance.
Dial 244 ___ ___. (Channel number assigned to you
by Media.)
If line is busy, hang up then dial 17687 so that
technician can reset the channel.
If line is not busy, then proceed with the keypad
commands below.
1- Rewind
2- Play
3- Fast Forward
4- Stop
5- Pause
6- On Screen Display
It is okay to leave phone off receiver
for duration of your video.
Why
is it so important for me to turn off the LCD projector?
LCD projectors generate intense
heat in order to maintain brightness, which, if
left on for extended periods of time can cause internal
damage to the machine. In addition, they have a
limited bulb-life, so please turn them off when
not in use. To shut down a projector, aim the remote
control at the projector and hold the Off button
for three seconds.
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