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Podium and Classroom Orientation

All classrooms have AV equipment, including:

  • Ceiling-mounted data projectors
  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop connections
  • DVD and VHS players and RCA ports

Guidelines

The following guidelines explain how to use this equipment effectively. Academic Services provides podium demonstrations to faculty. If you are interested in learning more, please contact your Faculty Support Officer.

Accessing AV Equipment

Scan your Lenel card to open the AV Closet and activate the AV system.

Activating the Projection System

  • At the podium, you will be see a menu screen that asks you to "Select a Source" (PC/Laptop, DVD etc.).
  • Select one. This will activate the system. The projector will turn on and begin to warm up (this takes about 30 seconds).
  • If you select "Computer" you will need to log in.
  • Your login information is the same as on your office computer
  • If you select VHS or DVD, the touch panel will bring up the controls for it.
  •  Access to use a diskette, CD, videotape or DVD is in the AV closet.
  • Pput your disk or tape in the respective device and then use the podium to control it

Troubleshooting

  • If you have selected a source and the projector is showing a blue screen, check the AV closet to ensure the device you have selected is powered "ON"
  • If the device is on, then re-select the source device from the touch panel (simply touch the icon again)
  • If it's the room PC and you are getting a blue screen, try wiggling the mouse or press a key on the keyboard - the computer may be in "sleep" mode.
  • If you need a VGA cable to connect your laptop to the system, sign one out for your class from the Support Centre in NX210
  • Remember to "output" your laptop signal

Logging off and shutting down

  • Log off the computer if you've been using it before you shut down the system
  • Most important: when you are finished, please touch the "PROJ OFF" (projector off) button to shut down. A screen should appear asking you if you are sure you want to shut down. Select "Yes"
  • Please do not use the "PICTURE ON/OFF" icon to finish your show as all equipment remains active
  • Please remember to shut down and close the AV Closet door when you are finished

For technical help:

Support Centre: 416.675.6622 ext. 8888

For immediate assistance simply pick up the courtesy telephone located in each classroom, and follow the automated prompt.