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Touch Panel 1 Classroom AV Guide

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Understanding the classroom AV system is essential for using it effectively.  Below are instructions and troubleshooting steps to help you get started.


Basic Operations

 Turning the System On

  1. Tap the On button in the center section of the control panel.

  2. The illuminated corners will turn from red to green as the system warms up.
  3. Select your source by tapping the correct black button in the top section of the control panel.

 Using the Classroom Computer

Note: You will need a Pepperdine network account to login to the computer.

  1. If the computer is off, press the power button on the computer and monitor.
  2. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to bring up the Sign-In screen.
  3. Sign in using your Pepperdine Credentials. (Students* use "student\username").
  4. Tap PC on the Control Panel.

*Note that not all divisions allow students to login to the classroom computers.  If your student credentials do not let you log in, you will need to use a laptop instead.

 Audio Controls

  1. Audio controls are on the right side of the control panel.

  2. The top and middle buttons will increase and lower the volume respectively.  The blue bar will indicate the current audio level.

  3. Tap the bottom button to mute the sound.  Tapping it again will unmute it.

 Connecting a Laptop/Mobile Device

  1. Note: Most classrooms have connectors for VGA and HDMI directly.  Other connector types will require an adapter to convert their output type to one of the available types..

  2. With the system on, connect the mobile device using one of the input panels or built-in cables.

  3. Tap the corresponding source button on the control panel.  VGA and HDMI usually refer to an input plate on the instructor desk/podium, and Wall Plate is a distant connection, usually centered under the projection screen.  In most cases both VGA and HDMI are available at the Wall Plate, but either can be displayed by tapping the Wall Plate icon.

 Playing a DVD/Blu-Ray

  1. Using the remote control or the button on the front of the player, press the “eject” button to open the tray.

  2. Load your disc onto the tray and press the “eject” button again to close and load the disc.

  3. Tap the Blu-Ray button in the top section of the main control panel.

  4. The touch panel will display a set of playback controls.

  5. Some rooms also include a remote control to navigate the menus and control playback.

  6. The volume levels are controlled by buttons on the main screen of the control panel.

  7. Some classroom computers are also equipped to play DVDs.

 Using the AV Mute Button

  1. Tap the Mute button under the Projector section on the left side of the control panel to temporarily block the projector from projecting.  This will not mute any audio sources from playing through the sound system, which can be controlled by its own Mute feature on the right side of the control panel.

  2. When either MUTE is activated, the side lights will flash red.

  3. Tap the Screen Up button on the left side of the control panel to raise the screen to access the whiteboard.

  4. When ready to resume projection, tap the Screen Down button.

  5. Tap the Mute button again. The side lights will turn green and projection will resume.

Additional Troubleshooting

 Color Shifting

  1. Check all cable connections to make sure they are inserted snugly.

  2. Check the cable connector for any bent pins.

  3. Contact support to further diagnose issues.

 No Image on the Projector Screen when Using a Laptop

  1. Check that all cables (and video adapters, if needed) are connected securely.

  2. Check that the correct input is selected on the control panel.

  3. Check the display settings to make sure the projector is detected.

Windows Instructions

Some Windows laptops have a key combination to toggle between display modes.  Dell laptops usually use Fn-F8, HP laptops usually use Fn-F4. If that doesn’t resolve the issue continue with the steps below.

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the Desktop.
  2. Select Display Settings.
  3. Click on Detect Displays (if available).
  4. Check the Multiple Monitors drop-down to make sure the signal is set to display on both the monitor and the projector screen.

Mac Instructions

    1. Press CMD-F1, if that does not work continue with the steps below.

    2. Open System Settings.

    3. Open Displays.

    4. Click Detect Displays (if that option does not appear, hold down the Option key to trigger it, then click Detect Displays).

    5. Once the projector is detected you can check the mirror displays box to duplicate the laptop's screen, or uncheck the box use the projector screen as a second monitor if you want to use Presenter Mode in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides.

 Image from the Classroom Computer Doesn’t Display Correctly

  1. Check the computer’s display settings to make sure the main screen is set to mirror or duplicate.

  2. If the computer has desktop icons to control the settings double-click on either Separate Screens or Duplicate Main Display depending which option you'd like.

  3. If the computer does not have the desktop icons to control the settings, right-click on an empty area of the Desktop.

  4. Select Display Settings.

  5. Check the Multiple Monitors drop-down to make sure the correct Duplicate or Extend option is chosen.

 Classroom Computer is Locked/Another User is Signed In

To sign out of a Windows computer:

  1. Click the Windows button.

  2. Click the username at the top of the start menu.

  3. Click Sign Out.

  4. Some Classroom Computers have a Log Off icon on the desktop you can double-click to quickly sign out of an account.

               Log Off icon

 

To leave the other account active and simultaneously sign in to your account:

  1. Click the Windows button.

  2. Click the username at the top of the start menu.

  3. Click Switch account.

  4. Sign in using your credentials.

 

To sign in to a locked computer:

  1. On the Sign-In screen click Other user in the lower left.
  2. Sign in using your credentials.

 The Projected Image is Shaky or Larger/Smaller than Expected

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the Desktop.
  2. Select Display Settings.
  3. Click on Advanced Display Settings.
  4. Adjust the Resolution as needed.
  5. Click Apply to see if the issue is resolved, repeat as necessary.

 Additional Audio Controls

Windows Computers

  1. Check that all cables are connected securely to the computer.
  2. If using the VGA cable, the audio cable must be connected to the computer headphone jack.
  3. Check that the computer is not muted.
  4. Check that the computer’s volume is turned up.
  5. Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select Playback Devices to make sure the computer is set to play audio over the correct setting.
  6. Check the software program you’re running to see if it has its own volume/mute settings.

 

Mac Computers

  1. Check that all cables are connected securely to the computer.
  2. If using the VGA cable, the audio cable must be connected to the computer headphone jack.
  3. On the Apple Menu select System Preferences.
  4. Open the Sound options.
  5. Check that the computer is not muted.
  6. Check that the computer’s volume is high enough.
  7. Check that the correct device (Speaker/Headphones for VGA, or HDMI if connected with an HDMI cable) is selected in the Output section.

    Always be sure to log out of the classroom computer and turn the AV system off before leaving the classroom.  To turn the system off, tap the System Off icon on the lower right of the control panel, then confirm shutdown on the next screen.  This will turn the projector off and raise the screen.

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