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Touch Panel 1 Classroom AV Guide

Touch Panel 1


Overview

Use the following step-by-step instructions to use a standard touch panel controller to interact with classroom AV technology.


Basic Operations

  Turning the System On
  1. Tap the power button located at the center of the controller.
  2. The illuminated edges will turn from red to green as the system warms up.
  3. Control screen up and down movement (for electric screen only) using the Screen Up and Screen Down buttons located at the left side of the controller.
  4. Select the appropriate input from the options at the top of the controller. 
  Using the Classroom Computer

Note: You will need a Pepperdine network account to log in to the classroom PCcomputer.

  1. Verify the PC and the monitor are turned on.If the computer is off, press the power button on the computer and monitor.
  2. Press Enter (Windows 10) to bring up the Sign-In screen.
  3. Sign in using your Pepperdine credentials (note: students will need to use the student\ domain).
  4. Verify the PC input is selected on the controller.

Note: Not all academic groups allow students to log into the classroom computers.  If your student credentials do not work, you will need to bring a laptop.

  Audio Controls
  1. Using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons on the right side of the controller, set the audio to the desired level.
    • The blue bar will indicate the current audio level
  2. To mute the sound, press the Mute button under the DOWN arrow on the right side of the controller.
    • The controller will blink red
  3. To unmute the sound, press the Mute button again.
    • The controller will turn green
  Connecting Your Own Device

Note: Most classrooms have multiple VGA and HDMI cables located at the podium, AV rack, and/or wall plate at the front of the room. Device outputs like USB-C will require an adapter.

  1. Plug the desired cable into your device.
  2. Verify the appropriate input is selected on the controller.
  Playing a DVD/Blue-Ray
  1. Verify the media player is powered on.
  2. Press the eject button on the media player to open the tray.
  3. Load your disc onto the tray and press the eject button again to close the tray.
  4. Verify the Blu-ray input is selected on the controller.
  5. Use the controller to navigate the disc's menus and control playback.
  6. Be sure to take your discs when you leave.
  Using the AV Mute Button
  1. Press the Mute button located on the left side of the controller to temporarily block the video and/or audio signals from playing.
    • The controller will blink red
  2. Press the Mute button again to restore the video and audio signals.
    • The controller will turn green

 

Troubleshooting

  Color Shifting
  1. Verify all cables are connected firmly.
  2. Verify cables have no bent pins.
  No Image on the Projector Screen When Using a Laptop
  1. Verify the projector is turned on.
  2. Verify cables and adapters are firmly secured.
  3. Verify the appropriate input is selected on the controller.
  4. Verify the device's display settings are appropriately configured.

Windows Instructions

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.
  2. Select Display Settings.
  3. Click on Detect Displays (or similar).
  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. Open System Settings.
  2. Select Displays.
  3. Select the display to change.
  4. Select the drop down and choose the appropriate setting.
  Image from the Classroom PC Doesn't Display Correctly

Verify the PC's display settings using the "Windows+P" shortcut. Select whether the PC content should be mirrored orf duplicated to the projector screen.

  Classroom PC Is Locked/Another User Is Signed in
  • Click the Windows button.
  • Select the username at the top of the start menu.
  • Select Sign Out.
  The Projected Image Is Shaky or Missized
  1. Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.
  2. Select Display Settings.
  3. Select Advanced Display Settings.
  4. Adjust the Resolution as needed.
  5. Select Apply to verify the new resolution.
  6. Repeat as necessary.
  Audio Is not Playing Through the System
  1. Verify all cables are firmly secured
  2. If using a VGA cable, verify the 3.5mm audio cable is connected to the computer's headphone output
  3. Verify the volume on the desired software is not muted and volume levels are sufficient.
  4. Verify the computer audio is not muted and the volume levels are sufficient.
  5. Verify the appropriate output device is selected on the computer.
  6. Verify the controller is not muted and the volume levels are sufficient.

 

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