Lecture

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:

• Biological Science 144  --  Watch Video Presentation

• King Hall Lecture Hall 1 --  Watch Video Presentation

• King Hall Lecture Hall 2 -- Watch Video Presentation

• Physical Science 158    -- Watch Video Presentation

• ST Annex E-184           -- Watch Video Presentation

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.

         

2. Lower the projection screen by pressing the switch:

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

   
   

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

   

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

   

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

   
    

3. The Lecture Hall computer consoles have been modified and reduced in size.

   
    

4. 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.

   
    

5. 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.

   
    

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

   
    

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

   

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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.

   

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8. 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.

   
    

9. When you first come in, the multimedia projector should have a steady orange light.

   

   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. This means it is done warming up.

10. 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.

    

    Note:  You can adjust the volume for the audio using the volume buttons on the multimedia projector control.
     

11. 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.

    

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

    

    Note:  You can adjust the volume for the audio using the multimedia projector control,  by pressing on the Volume button.

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12. 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.

    
     

13. The microphone is On. You can adjust the Mic volume using the Mic Level knob.  

     
     

14. 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.

    
     

15. 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.

    
     

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

Please contact the campus facilities at extension x3440 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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