FA 215 Media Systems Instructions

General Podium Instructions

To use the projector, follow these steps:

1. Press the power ON button. You should hear a beep
2. To switch between sources, use these remote buttons

Guest Laptop (Push DVI on projector remote)

1. Connect the supplied VGA cable to your laptop. (The cable is located by the Equipment rack)
2. Connect the Mini Audio cable to your laptop.

3.  Push DVI (on the projector remote)

• When connecting a Laptop Please remember to mirror you 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 panel select “Mirror displays”

• 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 adapters 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

• DVD/VHS

1. Make Sure the power is ON.

2. Select Video (on remote)

3. Be Sure that the DVD/VCR button is selected for 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 the Open/Close button or gently push the tray.

7. Use the DVD/VHS remote to control the DVD/VHS deck or use the button on the deck to control the DVD Deck. Aim the DVD/VHS remote at the DVD/VHS deck.

VHS

1. Make sure the Power for the VHS player is ON.

2. Push the Video button on the projector remote.

3. Be sure on 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 to control the DVD/VHS deck or use the button on the deck to control the VHS deck. Aim the remote at the DVD/VHS deck

Volume Control for each devise is on the bottom left of the remote

Please shut down projector at end of class
• To turn off projector, press the Power OFF button on the remote control.

• You will need to press the same button again to confirm

• Please turn off the main power of the podium amplifier as well.

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