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Learning Centered Technology Initiative

Throughout our campus, classrooms which once were built to traditional specifications are being wired for internet access or converted into LCTI facilities (Learning Centered Technology Initiative). These classrooms facilitate the use of advanced technology in education. Upgrades to these classrooms include the installation of new podiums with integrated control systems, computers, LCD/DLP projectors, digital document cameras, large format televisions, laptop cubbies and other equipment to enhance quality of instructions and access to the Internet.

Learning-Centered Podium and Equipment Instructions:

• Learning-Centered Classroom Podium and Equipment Layout
• Learning-Centered Classroom Podium with VHS/DVD Combo Equipment Layout
• Podium Operation
• Screen Operation
• Projector Operation
• Speaker Operation
• Closed Caption Operation
• PC Operation
• PC/DVD Operation
• VHS/DVD Combo Operation
• Laptop Operation
• Document Camera Operation

Typical Learning-Centered Classroom Podium and Equipment Layout

1. The Master Power Supply is the top unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
2. The EXTRON Control Panel is the second unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
3. The PC is the third unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
4. The VCR is the bottom unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
5. The Document Camera pull-out shelf is the door on the left panel of the podium.
6. The black EXTRON Cable Cubby is on the top of the podium in the upper right corner. The lid flips open.

 

Learning-Centered Classroom Podium and Equipment Layout with VHS/DVD Combo

1. The Master Power Supply is the top unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
2. The EXTRON Control Panel is the second unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
3. The PC is the third unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
4. The VHS/DVD Combo Player is the bottom unit located on the rack in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
5. The Document Camera pull-out shelf is the door on the left panel of the podium.
6. The black EXTRON Cable Cubby is on the top of the podium in the upper right corner. The lid flips open.

 

Podium Operation

Power On

This is the first operation to complete when arriving in the classroom.

1. Locate the “Main Power Supply” in the opening on the front panel of the podium.
2. Press the power button to “ON” or “I”.  The green light should illuminate. Wait about 3 seconds for the controls to reset.

Power Off – This is the last operation to complete before leaving the classroom.

1. Verify all other equipment has been shut down or turned off completely.
2. Press the Power Button to “OFF” or “O”.
   

 

Screen Operation

Power On

• Press the “Screen Down” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).

Power Off

• Press the “Screen Up” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel.
  

Projector Operation

Power On

• Press the Projector “ON” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).  Wait about 5 seconds for the projector to warm up.

Power Off

• Press the Projector “OFF” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel.
  

Speaker Operation

Volume

If no sound is heard, increase the volume as described below.

1. Rotate the volume knob clockwise on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium) to increase the volume.
2. Rotate the volume knob counter clockwise to decrease volume.

Audio Mute

• Press the Audio Mute button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium) to mute the audio.
  
  
  

Audio Mute & Black Screen

• Press the Black Screen button on the EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium) to mute the entire display.
  

Closed Caption Operation

DVD in PC

1. Insert DVD in PC by pressing the open/close” button:  on the slot of the PC that is furthest to the right. A screen will pop up asking you to choose a program to view the DVD. Each DVD’s options will vary slightly but no matter which program you choose to use, follow the directions below.
   
2. Double click on the icon of either Windows Media Player, Real Player, WinDVD or QuickTime. The DVD will start up automatically and stop on the DVD menu.
3. Click on the option “Subtitles”.
4. Choose “English” and “On”.
5. The DVD will go back to the original menu automatically or it will give you the option to go back to the main menu. On the main menu, select the play option to begin movie.

 

VHS/DVD Combo Player

• Press the “CC ON/OFF” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
  

PC Operation

Power On

1. Press the round black Power Button on the front of the PC, which is located in the opening of the front panel on the podium.
2. Press the “PC” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
3. A pop-up screen will appear with the Help Desk phone number. Press “Enter” on the keyboard or use the mouse to click on the “OK” button in the pop-up screen.

Log On

1. The Windows Log On screen will appear.  The user name should already be displayed as “Faculty”. Do NOT change the user name.  The password field should be left blank.
2. Press Enter on the keyboard or use the mouse and click on the OK button on the Log On screen.
   

Shut Down

1. Close all open windows, files and programs.
2. Click on the Windows Start button in the bottom left of the screen.
3. Select the Shut Down option at the bottom right of the Start Menu.
4. Verify that either “Shut Down” or “Install Updates and Shut Down” are displayed in the blue drop down list.  If not, click on the down arrow, move the mouse to Shut Down and click on Shut Down.
5. Press Enter on the keyboard or use the mouse and click on the OK button in the Shut Down screen.  Do not turn the Master Power Supply off until the screen is black.
   

PC/DVD Operation

DVD

1. To open the DVD tray (top drive on the PC), press the small black button.  
2. Insert the DVD into the tray and lightly push the tray until it begins to close itself.
   
   
   
3. Double click on the icon of your preferred media program: Windows Media Player, Real Player, WinDVD or QuickTime.
4. To eject the DVD, click on the Eject button on the screen or push the small black button next to the top drive of the PC to open the tray.
5. Remove the DVD from the tray and lightly push the tray until it begins to close itself.
   
   

VCR Operation

1. Press the “VCR” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
2. Locate the VCR in the opening of the front panel of the podium.
3. Press the Power “ON” or “I” button on the VCR.  A red square will appear in the VCR display.
4. Insert the VHS tape into the VCR by pushing it lightly into the tape opening.
5. To play the tape, press the “Play” button on the VCR.
6. To stop playing the tape, press the “Stop/Eject” button on the VCR.
7. To eject the tape from the machine, press the “Stop/Eject” button on the VCR.
8. To turn the VCR off, press the Power “OFF" or “O” button on the VCR.
   
   

VHS/DVD Combo Operation

1. Press the “DVD/VCR” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
2. Locate the VHS/DVD combo in the opening of the front panel of the podium.
3. To insert media:
   1. Insert the VHS tape by pushing it lightly into the tape opening.
   2. Insert the DVD by pushing the “Open/Close” button on the player.
4. To play, press the “Play” button on the VHS/DVD combo player.
5. To stop play, press the “Stop/Eject” button on the VHS/DVD player.
6. To eject the tape or DVD from the machine, press the “Stop/Eject” button on the VHS/DVD combo player.
   
   

Laptop Operation

A laptop is not supplied, but one may be connected to the podium.

Note:  The laptop power should be OFF during the connection and disconnection process.

Connections

1. Locate the black EXTRON Cable Cubby on the top of the podium and flip the lid open.
2. Pull out and connect the following 3 cables to your laptop:
   1. The VGA monitor connector cable (farthest left cable)
   2. The RJ-45 network connector cable (center cable)
   3. The black audio cable (farthest right cable)
3. Plug the laptop power cord into the power outlet in the EXTRON Cable Cubby, if necessary.
   
   Note:  Mac laptop users will need a DVI to RGB converter to use the monitor cable in the cable cubby.
   
   
   
   
4. Press the “Power On” button on the laptop.
5. To power the screen, follow the screen instructions.
6. To power the projector, follow the projector instructions.
7. To display the laptop visual through the projector, press the “Laptop” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
   
   
   

Disconnections

1. Shut the laptop down properly.
2. Make sure the power is shut off.
3. Disconnect the following 3 cords from your laptop:
   1. The VGA monitor connector cable (in the cable cubby, it is the farthest left cable)
   2. The RJ-45 network connector cable (in the cable cubby, it is the center cable)
   3. The black audio cable (in the cable cubby, it is the farthest right cable)
   4. The laptop power cord, if used
4. Tuck all three cables back into the EXTRON Cable Cubby and close the lid.
5. To power off the screen, follow the screen power-off instructions.
6. To power off the projector, follow the projector power-off instructions.

Document Camera Operation

Note: The security cable is long enough to allow the Document Camera to be moved to the top of the podium if desired.

Power On

1. To power the screen, follow the screen instructions.
2. To power the projector, follow the projector instructions.
3. Locate the door on the left panel of the podium and open it downward.
4. Pull the sliding shelf that holds the Document Camera out of the podium until it stops.
   
   
   
5. Locate the dark gray "Arm Lock” button at the base of the camera arm.
6. Press the “Arm Lock” button downward and hold it down while lifting the camera arm upward.
7. To keep camera arm locked in the upright position, release the “Arm Lock” button.
   
   
   
8. Press the “Doc Cam” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
   
   
   
9. Press the Power “ON” or “I” button on the Document Camera.
   
10. Place an object on the Document Camera.
    1. Press the “Zoom” button if necessary.
    2. If out of focus, press the “AF” button to Auto Focus.
       
       
       
11. If using transparencies, turn the small black switch on the right side of the Document Camera Light Box to “I” and the backlight will turn on.
12. For additional lighting, the light on the camera arm may be rotated.  If the light causes glare, turn it off by pressing the “Lamp” button on the Document Camera.
    
    
    

To Use Both the PC and Document Camera at the Same Time

If the PC and Document Camera are both needed at the same time:.

1. Press the “PC” button on the black EXTRON Control Panel (front panel of the podium).
   
   
   
2. Double click the “UF-80 USB Viewer” icon on the Windows desktop.