223 Dwinelle Hall

AV Control Panel: AV Control Panel

Turn ON the projector and wait for the ON light to stop blinking. Lower 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. Select the computer source, which may be labeled as "computer", "laptop" or "PC" on the control panel depending on the room.
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).  Moffitt 102 and 106 have projectors which have a higher native resolution of 1920 x 1080 (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 knob is located on the control panel next to where the audio cable plugs in. 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. Select the "DVD" or "VCR" source on the control panel
2. Make sure the DVD or VCR is turned on; insert media and press play
3. Use the volume knob located on the control panel to adjust volume as needed

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. Select the "Aux Video" source on the control panel
4. Make sure the external device is turned on
5. Use the volume knob located on the control panel to adjust volume as needed

Make sure the external device is in playback mode if applicable

Turn OFF the projector and raise the screen.

Display Troubleshooting Tips:

• No image on the screen - firmly press another source button on the control panel and then select the original source again.
• Power off and wait for the OFF light to stop blinking then repeat instructions.  This will take a few minutes as the system cools down and warms up again.
• Call 643.8637 for support