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Introduction

LECs are large classrooms equipped with a networked computer, multimedia data projector, VCR, DVD, public address (PA) system, Document camera and an overhead transparency projector.  LECs are secured with an padlock, and the code must be obtained through the college dean's office responsible for that room. A faculty NIS account is required to use the faculty workstation.

There are five Lecture Halls:

Below are some general instructions for faculty using equipment in Lecture Halls.

  1. Arrive early for your class. The Lecture Hall should be unlocked. If the door is locked, contact Campus Police at ext. 3-3700 and someone should be out to unlock it in 10-30 minutes.

Bio Science Building   King Hall Building   Physical Science building    Simpson Tower Annex

  1. Lower the projection screen by pressing the switch:

    a. KH 1 and 2: The switch is located on cabinet in front of chalkboard.

    b. Bio 144: The switch is located on the wall that's near the bottom right corner of the chalkboard.

    Bio 144 Switch

    c. PS 158: The switch is located on the wall behind the console.

    PS 158 Switch

    d. ST Annex E-184: The switch is located at the left of the chalkboard.

    ST Annex E-184 Switch
     

  2. The Lecture Hall computer consoles has been modified and reduced in size.

    One Piece Console One Piece Console Computer Console One Piece Console
     

  3. Unlock the padlock using the four-digit combination you were provided. Every console has a different combination. You must push in the shackle then pull it to release the padlock.

    Padlock Four digit code combination
     

  4. The top of the console contain the monitors on the left and the VGA Laptop cables on the far right corner. To the right of the console is the Document Camera.

    MAC Monitor Laptop Cable Document Camera
     

  5. Inside the console, you will find a DVD/VCR combo at the top and a PC and a Mac at the bottom right. To the left of the DVD/VCR combo are the keyboards, and below is the Microphone.

    Equipment in Console Equipment in Console
     

  6. Turn on the computer that you are going to use.  PC users will need to log on using their NIS accounts.

    PC and Mac Computers

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    If you can't log on, click on the Option button located on the bottom right
    of your Log On screen to make sure the domain is NIS.

    Log in Screen Login Screen

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  7. The Remote Control for the Multimedia Projector is located above the DVD/VCR combo. Point it directly at the Multimedia Projector, and press the Power button to turn it on. It takes a minute to warm up.
    • To display what is on the computer, press the button labeled Comp1.
    • To display what is playing on the DVD/VCR, press the button labeled Video.
    • To display what is on the laptop or document camera, press the button Comp2/YCbCr.

    Multimedia Projector Control
     

  8. When you first come in, the Multimedia Projector should have a steady orange light.

    Orange - Projector is 



Off

    When you press power on the remote the steady orange light will change to a blinking green light. This means that the Multimedia Projector is warming up. After it finishes that phase you will see a steady green light, meaning that it is done warming up.

Projector is Warming 



up Projector is ON

  1. To use the Laptop, connect the VGA Laptop cables to the External Monitor Port.  Remember to change your Laptop resolution to 800X600. To display what is on the laptop, press the button labeled Comp2/YCbCr from the Multimedia Projector remote control.

    Laptop Cable

    noteNote:  You can adjust the volume from the audio using the Multimedia Projector control, by pressing on the Volume button.
     

  2. To use the DVD/VCR combo, power on the system.   Select the device (DVD or VCR) you want to use from the Remote Control.  To display what is playing on the DVD/VCR, press the button labeled Video from you Multimedia Projector remote control.

    a. DVD/VCR combo and its remote control for BS 144, KH 1 and 2, and PS 158.

    DVD/VCR Combo DVD/VCR Remote 



Control

    b. DVD/VCR combo and its remote control for ST Annex E-184..

    DVD/VCR Combo DVD/VCR Remote 



Control

    noteNote:  You can adjust the volume for the audio using the Multimedia Projector control,  by pressing on the Volume button.

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  3. To use the Document Camera, power on the system. Swing out the left and right lamps and rise and adjust the camera lens before use.  Controls on the front include pause, zoom in, and zoom out buttons. In addition to displaying traditional transparencies, this device can display any three dimensional object.  To display what is on the Document Camera, press the button labeled Comp2/YCbCr from the Multimedia Projector remote control.

    Document Camera Power Button Document Camera Left Lamp Document Camera Right Lamp Document Camera Lense Document Camera Control Panel
     

  4. The Microphone is On. You can adjust the Mic volume using the Mic Level knob.  

    Amp All  Microphone Volume Tune Knob Microphone
     

  5. To turn off the Multimedia Projector, aim the Remote Control at it and press the Power button again. The steady green light will change to a flashing orange light, which indicates that it is cooling down. After it cycles through this phase, the light will change to a steady orange light as you saw it when you first came in, meaning that it is once again off.

    Projector is ON Projector is OFF
     

  6. When you are done using the console, relock the padlock by changing the tumblers (numbers) and pushing the shackle in. Pull on it to be sure it is locked.

    Padlock
     

  7. When leaving the Lecture Hall, you may leave the doors unlocked.  Eagle Patrol locks them every night.

Please contact the campus facilities at extension x3-3440 if you have any question listed as the following:

  1. How do I GET a burned out light bulb replaced in the Lecture Hall?

  2. How do I turn down or lower or turn up or raise the air conditioning in the Lecture Hall?

  3. What should I do if the chalkboard is not rolling properly?

  4. Who do I contact if the screen won't come down in the Lecture Hall?

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