BBH 308 Media Systems Instructions (webcast)

Podium instructions

  • Power up projector by using Grey remote.
  1. Press (RED) button (on remote)
  • Volume control
  1. Use volume control buttons on remote
  • Select Source
    • Each time you switch the input source, a dialogue box of your selection will display on the screen

Power up the monitor using the TV remote

Desktop computer

  1. Select HDMI (on remote)

Laptop (VGA) To Projector only

 1. Select DVI (on remote)

 2. Connect the VGA cable to your laptop.

3. Connnect the Mini Audio cable to your laptops headphone jack.

  • When connecting a Laptop Please remember to mirror your image by either pressing FN+F8 or  + P (Select Mirror image). If these options do not work you might have to go to graphic display options and may need further help. If so please contact us at the number below.

  • Mac users click the Mac symbol  choose System Preferences. Choose displays click arrangement tab. In lower left corner of the Arrangement pane select “Mirror displays”

4. Turn on your laptop. You might want to plug the power cord into your laptop.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable to your laptop for wired internet access.

6. If you hook up to our wireless access please click on this link General Wireless access. If  you are trying to connect to Unsecured wireless accesss click on this link Open Wireless access. We suggest this link.

NOTE: If you do not have VGA you will need to get your own adapter. Click on the ADAPTERS link and you can see the different types of adaters that are available and will have to purchase.

IF you need help finding the adapter you need to please set up a meeting with us and we will be happy to help you find the adapter you need

HDMI

1. Connect the HDMI cable to you laptop.

2. Turn on your laptop.

3. For projector be sure HDMI is selected. For TV be sure PC is selected.

ROOM CAMERA (for remote viewing)

 

NOTE: Please always go through camera and audio check before doing your zoom or google presentation.

see below for links

Google meets test . Link here for directions.

Zoom test. Link here for directions

The Camera resolution should be 640 x 340 (in youcam9)

The Camera and Microphone are external USB devices. If the computer does not recognize them reinsert them into the computer. If that fails reboot the computer.

The Camera is located on the shelf in the classroom lab.

Camera remote control

Be sure to power on the Camera with the red power button

Use the remote to control the camera to make it up up or down or zoom in.

If the remote does not respond try pushing the 1 button on the remote.

This camera is plugged into the desktop. If trying to use it for your laptop you will have to down load software for it and connect the usb cables into your laptop for it to work.

Software for Camera use

Launch the OBS (Open Broadcast Software) or youcam9 app on the desktop.

If you use the youcam9, select the free version. If prompted for a sign it just create an account with an email and a password. The account is free.

OBS application will not prompt for a login and will launch into the viewer automatically.

OSB tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkgM108Iosr4

https://www.mediaequipt.com/guides/obs-studio-tutorial-for-beginners

Once in the viewer plane, you can slect the infocus PTZ camera and select audio.

A view of the classroom should appear on the screen. Recording and streaming of the class is possible.

 

 

 

DVD/VCR

DVD

1. Select Video (on remote)

2. Make Sure the power is ON

3. Be sure the DVD/VCR button is selected to DVD. You should see a DVD image on the screen.

4. Push the Open/Close button on the DVD/VHS deck

5. Insert your disk.

6. Push he Open/Close button or gently push the tray in

7. Use the DVD/VHS  remote control or buttons on the deck to control the DVD deck.

VHS

1. Push Video on the projector remote.

2. Be sure the power is On on the DVD/VHS deck.

3. Be sure the VHS that the DVD/VCR button is selected for VCR. You should see a blue image on the screen.

4. Insert your VHS tape into the deck

5. Use the DVD/VHS  remote control or buttons on the deck to control the DVD deck.

 

   INSTRUCTIONS

If Apple TV not on automatically

Turning on

  • Apple TV (3rd gen. and earlier): Hold down the Menu and Down buttons together for about 10 seconds.

Turning off 

  • Apple TV (3rd gen. and earlier): While in the main menu, hold down the Play/Pause button for 5 seconds. ( the device will go to sleep anywhere from 1.5 to 2 seconds).

  1. Select HDMI (Grey projector remote)
  2.  Be sure IOGEAR switcher is selected to 3
  3.  You should see the   login screen similar to this image:

  1. In some cases the  will be asleep or on another screen. If so, use the ( remote) Menu button to navigate back to conference mode.
  2. Make sure that your wireless device (iPhone, iPad or Mac laptop) is using the NEIU unsecured wireless network. Otherwise your device will not find the .
  3. Using Airplay on your MAC device, find the  for your classroom. It should be named after the room that you are in. Then select that  to connect.
  4. A 4-digit code will appear on the projector screen. Enter that code into the box that appears on your Apple device.
  5. If you have followed the steps correctly, the projector screen should be mirroring your device.
  • Please note: there are some restrictions on what your iPhone and iPad will display. Please refer to Apple website for these restrictions.

Please shut down projector at end of class!
Push the RED power button on remote. Hit again to confirm the power off of the projector

For Help Computer or internet 

Please call 773 442 4357 or 4357 or H.E.L.P or email helpdesk@neiu.edu

For Help with AV please call 773 442 5060 or callctr@neiu.edu

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