Room Guide: HG 013

Technology Guide For HG 013

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Technology Available In This Room

Control Panel

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Computer Access the YSJ Network

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HDMI & VGA For connecting external devices

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For video playback using physical media

and view documents

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such as Laptops

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DVD & VHS Player

Control Panel Device Selection and Volume Control

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Instruct Camera

An overhead projector for displaying physical documents

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Large Screens

For displaying content to the room via three displays

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How To Set Up: Screens

Press the POWER ON button on the control panel

The screens then should turn on automatically.

If for any reason the system was shut down incorrectly by the previous user and the screens don’t turn on switch the tv’s on using the power switch on the television itself. At the end of your session don’t switch off using the tv’s power button, instead switch off by pressing POWER OFF on the control panel.

Then using the Control Panel select the device you would like to use and follow the device specific instructions (See: How To Set Up: Video)

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How To Set Up: Video Press the POWER ON button on the control panel Switch on the computer monitor in front of you, select the device you would like to use then follow the device specific instructions.

Computer

DVD & VHS Player (VCR)

Select PC on the control panel

Select DVD / VCR on control panel

Open bottom panel on player (opens from top of the cover) and select DVD or VCR

Then login using your YSJ account

Insert DVD Disc or VHS Tape into player

Instruct Camera

(Overhead Projector) Turn on the Instruct Camera

HDMI and VGA

(External Device)

Select Instruct Camera on control panel

Connect one end of an HDMI or VGA cable to an external device, put the other end into the HDMI or VGA port next to the control panel

Place document on viewer

If using VGA, for audio connect one end of an audio cable to the external device’s headphone slot and the other to the panel.

HDMI , VGA and Audio Cables are available from the ILS.

Use dial on the bottom right to zoom In and out. Use AF Button to focus image

HDMI VGA

Then select HDMI or Laptop (for VGA) on the control panel

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How To Set Up: Sound The sound for all university devices has already been set up for you.

If the correct source is selected then the sound should work automatically.

To adjust the volume please use the volume dial on the control panel.

For non-university devices connected via DO NOT adjust any of the settings on the HDMI make sure the volume is turned up amplifier, including volume. If you are havon the device. Then use the volume dial ing any issues with sound please on the panel to adjust the sound level. contact Media Services immediately.

Switching Off Equipment At the end of your session simply Log Out (PC), Remove Media (DVD & VHS), Turn Off the Instruct Camera or disconnect your HDMI cable then press POWER OFF on the control panel. The system will then automatically shut down.

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Troubleshooting In Three Easy Steps Video Issues

Sound Issues

Step One

Step One Check the correct input on the control panel has been selected.

Step Two

Step Two Check the volume is at the correct level, adjust it using the volume dial on the control panel.

Check the correct input has been selected via the Control Panel.

Check that the device is not on standby mode. If so turn back on using the power switch on the device itself. After finishing your session switch off the system normally using the control panel

Step Three

If using your own device via HDMI check the monitor / output setting on the device to check if picture is being outputted correctly via HDMI. If you need any assistance please contact Media Services.

University devices have been set up to work automatically with the system. Please don’t try and fix issues with any university devices yourself.

Contact Media Services who will come and fix any video issues you may have.

Step Three If using an external device via HDMI please make certain the volume control on the device is turned up to high level, then use the volume dial on the console.

If you have followed these three simple steps and still have no sound, or the sound is playing back in low quality, please do not attempt to alter the sound level using the amplifier. Contact Media Services who will be able to come and quickly solve any issues you may have.

Attempting to fix the problem yourself could result in further disruptions for both yourself and other users of the technology in this room.

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Attempting to fix the problem yourself could result in further disruptions for both yourself and other users of the technology in this room

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