UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEAN
Health Sciences Room B450 - Multimedia Console
OperationsManual
HEALTH SCIENCE B450
Multimedia Console – Operation Manual
University of Saskatchewan – Division of
Media & Technology
Table of Contents
Operations Overview
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Chapter 1
Console Access & Panels
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Chapter 2
Projector Based Control System
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Chapter 3
VCR/DVD & Audio Operations
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Chapter 4
Computer Operations
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Chapter 5
Console Shut Down Procedures
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Chapter 6
Other Features & Tech Support
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Overview
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Operations Overview
The following details the operation of the multi media facilities installed in
Health Science B450 theatre
T
he HSC Theatre is equipped with a multi media system that will allow the presentation of
a wide range of instructional materials. The operation of this facility is detailed in this
manual by equipment functionality and type of medium presentation.
The major presentation mediums and the associated equipment are:
V C R
-
D V D
A VCR/DVD capable of VHS and DVD playback is available for the presentation of video
materials.
C O M P U T E R
P R E S E N T A T I O N S
The local computer is a current fully equipped “PC” type, located inside the projector itself,
preloaded with all the most frequently used applications and connected to the network.
V I D E O
C O N F E R E N C I N G
The console is equipped with a Tandberg videoconferencing system with 2 cameras in the
theatre, one for the presenter and one for the audience questions as well as audience
microphones.
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B450 Theatre
Multi media Console and Related Equipment Operations
B450 Theatre is a Interactive Lecture Theatre Equipped with an Extensive
Array of Multi Media Tools
The multi media console is the control centre for a variety of instructional tools such as:
Computer c/w high speed network connection
VCR/DVD player
High Light Output, High Resolution Video/Data Projector
All of these devices are controlled by remote controls located in the console drawer
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Chapter 1
Computer
Monitor
Control/Interface Panels – Console Access
LIGHTS & DIMMER CONTROL
SCREEN CONTROL
LAPTOP
INTERFACE
Figure 01.0
Control Panel, containing, Light Control, Projection Screen Control, Auxiliary interface
The first step is to
access the
console by using
the lock keypad
All room lighting is
located on the
Lighting Control
Switches on the
console.
To access the console,
Use the appropriate keycode to
open the cupboard and drawers containing the remote
contols
To display information on the projection screen,
lower
the projection screen via the controls indicated in Fig 01.0
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Chapter 2
Projector Based Control System
Power
Button
Projector
ON
Figure 02.0 Touch Screen Panel
The Local
Computer is
located inside
the projector
itself.
Power Button
Figure 02.1 Touch Screen Panel – Keypad
Remove the Barco Remote Control from its storage location. Turn on the
Monitor on the desktop. If the computer is already turned on simply log onto
the computer using the local logon or your NSID. Simply double click the
“PROJECTOR ON” icon on the desktop and the projector will turn on. If
the computer is not turned on and the screen is black; press the “POWER
BUTTON” on the remote control and the projector and computer will turn
on.
Power Button
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Projector Based Control System, continued
From the main Windows screen
Projector inputs are located
within the “START” menu. From
this menu select the “MY
SOURCES” icon. This will
display the 4 input sources for
the system. If this list is empty
double click the “SCAN
SOURCES” icon on the desktop.
Simply select the appropriate
input and it will bring up a new
window with the input inside.
This new Input window acts exactly like a regular “WINDOWS XP”
window in the way that you can move it by the click and drag
method or resize it using the click and drag from the corner. Once
you are finished with this window close it by clicking the “X” in the
top right corner.
There are 4 sources to the system as well as the local computer. You can
have all 4 sources open at the same time and tile them on the screen if
you wish. You have to open each window separately and size it as
described previously.
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Chapter 3 – VCR/DVDorAUXVIDEO&AUDIO
VCR/DVD Operations
Open the doors,
Insert the tape/dvd into the
VCR/DVD, select the Vcr-DVD icon
in the My Sources menu
VCR/DVD
VIDEO/DVD
Control Buttons
The VCR or DVD Controls are
located on the Sony Remote
Control. To view the VCR press the
“VIDEO” button on the remote and
the buttons now control the VCR.
To view the DVD player press
“DVD” button on the remote and
the buttons now control the DVD
player.
The system has an external Aux video connection on the console as well so an
external source can be connected. To view this source select the VCR-DVD
from my sources and plug the source in to the connection on the console and
the system auto switches to the new source. To return to the VCR-DVD unplug
the external source from the console. This connection may require some
technical assistance so feel free to call DMT for assistance.
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How to Control Audio Levels
Master Volume
Audio control for all devices with audio is accomplished by:
Using The “Master Volume” knob adjust audio levels for microphones, VCR/DVD &
Computer. Simply turn the knob up or down accordingly.
Note: Assistive Hearing Headsets are available through for individuals with hearing impairments.
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Chapter 4-Computer Based Presentations
The dedicated computer located in the Projector is an IBM compatible PC
The computer CPU is located inside the projector. Once you have the projector turned
on so is the PC. Due to the computer being located inside the projector there is a portable
DVD drive located on the top of the rack in the console. There is also a USB extension
cable located beside the SHARP monitor on the desktop. This is for a USB flash drive to
be connected to the system. These will work as if you are using a computer directly in front
of you.
Computer DVD
Rom
USB Connection
To Project the Computer Images
Once you have the projector turned on, the background displayed is
actually the computer so no other action is required to use the local
computer.
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Computer Presentations continued,
Connecting Other Computers for Presentations
If you wish to use a computer apart from the dedicated computer, an auxiliary computer
access panel and surge protected AC outlets are located on the console for this purpose. The
storage drawer contains a interconnect cables that will connect the outboard computer to the
Auxiliary Computer Panel (see Figure 06.2).
To Project the Aux. Computer Image:
1. Locate the “VGA” interconnect cable in the storage cabinet
2. Using the interconnect cable connect the auxiliary computer “Monitor out/VGA” to the
Input Port on the Computer Panel on the console’s sloped control surface.
3. Select the “LAPTOP” icon from “MY SOURCES” in the START menu.
Laptop Input
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Chapter 5
Console Shut Down Procedures
Procedures for securing the console at the close of the teaching sessions
In order to ensure that all the console instructional devices remain in optimum operational
condition and are secure, we recommend the following Shut Down procedures are adhered to.
1.
At the close of each teaching session all remote devices i.e. wireless mouse,
wireless microphone, laser pointer be locked in the storage drawer
2.
Log out of the computer, but do not shut down the CPU
In addition, if you are aware that there are no sessions scheduled to follow your use of the
console, please perform these additional steps.
3.
Ensure that power switches for all of the Wireless Microphones are shut off
4.
On the Computer Desktop double click the “PROJECTOR OFF” icon as
indicated in Figure 07.0
Projector Off
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Shut down Procedures continued,
5.
Ensure that all doors and drawers are securely closed and locked.
Note: After the System Shut Down the Video/Data Projector’s
cooling fans will continue to run for approximately two
minutes. During this cool down period the projector cannot be
re-powered.
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Chapter 6
Additional Console Features
Other Operational Features:
The Multi Media Console incorporates several other operational features that may have some
utility in course material presentation, such as:
Auxiliary Audio, Video
Additional video and audio sources (Additional Microphones, DVD Players etc.) can be
connected to the console for presentation through connectors on the A/V Panel. Once
connected, microscope & video sources can be projected by selecting the “AUX INPUT”
button on the Touch Screen’s main menu screen.
Video Conferencing System
The Westwinds Theatre facility is equipped with an IP Video Conferencing system that will
allow interactive video and audio conferencing with distant similarly equipped sites. Please
contact the Divison of Media and Technology @ 4263 for more information.
Press Feed Panel
The Press Feed Panel located on the side of the console may be utilized for press conferences,
televised lectures etc.
Produced by the University of Saskatchewan
DIVISION OF MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
For More Information Please Call DMT at (306)966-4263
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