Podium instructions
To view any media device
- Power up projector by using Grey remote.
- Press (RED) button (on remote)
- Select Source
- Desktop computer
- Select DVI (on projector remote)
- Make sure the Monitor is ON.
- Make sure the Desktop is ON.
1. Press Computer 1 ( on projector remote).
2. Connect the VGA cable to your laptop.
3. Connect the Mini cable to your laptops headphone jack. 
NOTE: If you do not have a VGA port 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. Please set up a meeting with us and we will be happy to help you find the adapter you need
4. Turn on your laptop. You might want to plug in the AC (power cord) into your laptop.
- When connecting a Laptop Please remember to mirror your image by either pressing FN+F8 or
+ P (Select Mirror image or duplicate). 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”
5. For Wired Internet connection plug in the Ethernet cable into your laptop.
6. If you hook up to our wireless access please click on link General Wireless access. If you are try to connect to Unsecured wireless access click on this link Open wireless access. We suggest this link.
DVD
1. Push Video (on the projector remote).
2. Make Sure the power is ON on the DVD deck.
3. Push the VCR/DVD button to make sure DVD is selected. (on DVD/VHS deck)
4.. If DVD is selected you will see a DVD logo projected on the screen.
5. Push the Open/Close button on the deck to open the tray.
6. Insert your DVD into the tray and push the Open/Close button or gently push the tray.
7. Use the remote or controls on the deck to control the DVD player.
VHS
1. Push Video on the projector remote.
2. Make Sure the power is ON on the VHS deck.
3. Push the VCR/DVD button to make sure VCR is selected. (on DVD/VHS deck)
4. If VHS is selected you will see a blue image projected on the screen.
5. Insert the VHS tape into the deck.
6. Use the remote or controls on the deck to control the VHS player.
Volume control
- Use volume control buttons on remote
Power OFF
- To turn off the projector please push the RED power button on the remote. Hit again to confirm the power off of the projector
- Please remember to turn off any other devices that you might of turned on.
Please shut down projector at end of class!
For Help with Av systems call 773 442 5060 or email callctr@neiu.edu. For Internet connectivity or computer problems please call help desk at H.E.L.P or 773 442 4357 or 4357.