M-17 Classroom/Videoconferencing Technology
Basic Training Handout
Equipment You May Want to Bring to the Classroom
q Your Notebook/Laptop Computer with its power adapter
q PowerPoint remote control
Initial Setup
q Check power outlet/projector switch.
q Check wires/cables (all wires/cables, except connection to your notebook, should be ready for you to use).
q Connect VGA cable to appropriate port (generally blue) on your notebook computer (please ensure to connect it correctly).
q Press firmly the "On" button located on the NEC Remote control for 1-2 seconds while pointed towards the LCD projector. Then, you should hear a beep sound and noise from the LCD projector fan as it starts up.
Using the Videoconference Unit
On the NEC Remote Control
q Press the "S-Video" button located on the NEC Remote Control while pointed towards the LCD projector. (Do not use Video).
q The Main Videoconference Screen will be projected to the SMARTBoard.
On the Dual Monitor Cart
q Turn on Monitor on the right by press the "Power" button located on the Monitor.
q The Monitor should display a current camera view of the M-17 conference room. This is what the other locations will see when in a videoconference with M-17.
q The Monitor on the left is not used at this time as we are sending the signal to the SMARTBoard.
On the Videoconference (Tandberg) Remote Control
q If you have followed all previous steps and the room image does not appear, move the Tandberg Remote Control to wake up the system.
q If you still have no image, the settings on the display may have been modified and you should contact Learning Technology at 858-635-4357, option 2 or e-mail .
q All videoconference calls are pre scheduled and you should not use the remote control to dial a call unless instructed to by Learning Technology personnel.
Tandberg Remote Control Buttons (point remote towards the Dual Monitor Cart)
q Press the “main cam” button - to display the conference room camera image
q Press the “vcr” button – to display the image of the DVD/VHS connected to the Dual Monitor Cart
q Press the “pc” button – to display the image of a laptop you have connected to the Dual Monitor Cart
q Press “mic off” to mute or un-mute M-17 audio from being heard by participants
q Press “+/-“ to adjust the volume of incoming audio from participants
q Press “Zoom” to move M-17 camera view to show a close-up or wider image
q Press “directional arrows” to pan the M-17 camera image; right, left, up or down
q For further instructions on using the Tandberg Remote Control features, please refer to the accompanying Tandberg Quick Reference.
Note: It is highly recommended that you do NOT press any buttons other than those referred to in the above instructions. Doing so may have an adverse affect on your conference.
Using the Dedicated Desktop Computer
On the NEC Remote Control
q Turn on the computer and display by pressing each respective power button.
q Press the "Computer 1" button located in the NEC Remote Control while pointed towards the LCD projector.
q The desktop screen will be projected to the SMARTBoard.
Using a Laptop (user provided)
q Follow the Initial Setup instructions at the beginning of this handout
On the NEC Remote Control
q Press the "Computer 2" button located in the NEC Remote Control while pointed towards the LCD projector.
q The laptop screen will be projected to the SMARTBoard.
On the Laptop
q The laptop screen may not automatically display on the SMARTBoard and may require you to change a setting on the laptop. First, on the keyboard, look for the "Fn" key and then a corresponding function key (starts with an F and then a number) with "CRT/LCD" or similar image on it. On Dell notebooks, that function key is "F8”. Below, we will use the "F8" key as an example.
q Press and hold down "Fn" and "F8" keys once simultaneously and release them. Then, the laptop screen should show up on the SMARTBoard.
q Not a step, but very important to know: If you press and hold down "Fn" and "F8" keys together once and release them and then do the process a second time, the laptop screen will disappear from the laptop and only show on the SMARTBoard. Not to worry! Just wait 2-3 seconds and do the same process again and it will only show on the laptop, not the SMARTBoard. Then, do the same process again and it will show on both screens.
q The laptop screen should be projected to the SMARTBoard.
Using the DVD/VHS Player
On the NEC Remote Control
q Press the "Video" button located in the NEC Remote Control while pointed towards the LCD projector. (Do not use S-Video).
q The VHS/DVD Player Screen will be projected to the SMARTBoard.
On the DVD/VHS Player or Remote Control
q Use controls on the DVD/VHS player or remote control as needed to; select Menu, Play, Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind or Stop features of your DVD or VHS.
Turning Off the Projector
q Press the "Off" button located in the NEC Remote Control while pointed towards the LCD projector.
q Then press the "Enter" button in the NEC Remote Control for the Power Off dialog box.
q Do NOT attempt to turn on the projector immediately after shutdown. Please wait 60 seconds after shutdown before restarting the projector.
q Do NOT turn off the power switch at the back of the projector.
Troubleshooting
q Wire/cable connections (power for the projector and VHS/DVD player, VGA connection to projector and laptop, video/audio connection to projector and VHS/DVD player, and power switches)
q Wide Screen Resolution (Control Panel > Display > Settings > Screen Resolution)
If you are unable to resolve a problem and need further assistance, please contact 858-635-HELP (4357), option 2 or e-mail .
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