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AMX Rack and Control Panel

Touch the AMX screen to turn on the projection system. Lower the projection screen.

Computer Display

1. VGA Cable with MiniSecurely connect the VGA cable to the control panel and your computer
   • PCs can directly connect to the VGA cable
   • Macs require a VGA adapter in order to connect to the VGA cable
2. Touch the "Laptop" button on the screen. The project will turn on and take about a minute to warm up.
3. Turn on your computer; wait as it communicates with the projector
4. The optimal display setting on your computer is 1024 x 768 (60Hz).

Mac

• Under the Apple icon click System Preferences
• Click Display
• Click Detect Displays
• Click on Arrangement Tab and Click Mirror Displays

PC Display (F) KeysPC

Toggle between the different presentation modes by pressing both the Fn and specific F key at the same time slowly until you find a suitable display option. Computers typically have three presentation modes which cycle from the laptop screen only, the projector only or both simultaneously.

• The Fn key - located between the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys
• The Display Function (F) key - located amoung the top row of keys labeled as either "CRT/LCD" or has an icon of a monitor (see photo for variations)

If the computer will not display, try restarting it while plugged into the AV system.

Computer (or iPod) Audio

The small cable attached to each end of the VGA cable is used to play audio (see photo above). Plug one end of the cable into the headphone port on your computer (or iPod) and the other end into the audio input next to the VGA input on the control panel.

The volume control is on the AMX touch panel. There is also a "mute" button next to the volume slider. The volume on the computer (or iPod) must also be turned up.

VGA Cable Location

The VGA cable is located on a hook on the black box. If the cable is not there, locate the cubbyhole within the black box. To open the cubbyhole, press the latch down while pulling towards you.

Signs of a broken VGA cable - pins appear bent or displayed image has noticeable color tint

DVD & VCR Display

1. Touch the "DVD/VCR" button on the AMX screen
2. Make sure the DVD or VCR is turned on; insert media and press play using the playback controls on the AMX touch screen. Do NOT use the playback controls on the video deck.
3. The volume control is on the AMX touch panel. There is also a "mute" button next to the volume slider.

The remote(s) are located in the cubbyhole within the black box. To open the cubbyhole, press the latch down while pulling towards you.

The installed DVD and VCRs may ONLY play NTSC formats. To play non-NTSC formats, please make a reservation to checkout a multi-regional player to hook up in the classroom.

Auxiliary Video Display (Multi-regional Players, Document/Video Camera...)

1. Connect the video cable to the corresponding BNC connector on the panel
2. Connect the audio cables to the corresponding RCA connectors on the panel
3. Touch the "AUX Video" button on the AMX screen
4. Make sure the external device is turned on
5. The volume control is on the AMX touch panel. There is also a "mute" button next to the volume slider.

Make sure the external device is in playback mode if applicable

Turn OFF the projector power on the touch screen. Raise the screen.

Display Troubleshooting Tips:

• No image on the screen - Touch another source button on the AMX screen and then select the original source again.
• Chekc the "Projector Status" at the bottom of the touch panel. The projector can take a couple of minutes to cool down and warm up again.
• Check the "Screen is BLANKED" button
• Call 643.8637 for support

Operation
Clip the microphone onto your clothes. For optimal voice amplification, clip the microphone about 6” below the chin. An easy way to determine the distance is to spread your hand with your thumb and pinkie finger extended. With your thumb placed at your chin, your pinkie finger pointing down will determine the spot to clip the microphone. The body pack can be clipped on the waistband or placed in a pocket.

Turn on the microphone by flipping the small switch on top of the body pack to ON. After a few seconds the light next to the switch should turn green. If the light stays red, the battery is no good and needs to be switched out for a new one.

Volume
Locate the volume knob labeled Wireless on the microphone panel and turn up. Depending upon the room the panel could either be located on the back wall of the stage, side of the podium, or workbench.

*Crackling and/or weak audio can result from a low battery life. Replacing the battery can resolve this issue.

Changing the Battery
Turn the body pack upside down. Press thumb on the latch that says open. Remove battery and replace with a fresh 9V battery. *Make sure the battery is placed in correctly.