MI 010


MI 010 is a general-use classroom located on the lower level of Morse-Ingersoll Hall.  Instructional technology in this space includes a touchscreen a/v controller, ceiling-mounted data/video projector, wall-mounted speakers, manual projection screen, and an a/v cabinet housing a Blu-Ray player and connections for laptop and HD devices. 

The information below documents how to accomplish common tasks with the a/v equipment in the room.



 





Photo of MI 010 classroom

Capacity

25

Furniture

15 tables, 25 chairs, 12ft whiteboard, a/v cabinet.

Technology

Ceiling-mounted data/video projector, wall-mounted speakers, pull-down projection screen, a/v cabinet with Blu-Ray player and connections for laptop and audio.

Special Notes

  • Food and drink are not permitted.

  • Notify Security x2355 for access on evenings and weekends.

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Projecting from a laptop


  1. Flip the touchscreen controller up and then connect one of the video cables (VGA or HDMI) from the cable cubby to the corresponding port on your laptop/device.

    • If you need to be away from the a/v cabinet, there is also a long cable tether on the hook on the left side of the podium that may be used to hookup to the laptop/device.

  2. For audio with VGA, plug the 3.5mm audio cable into the headphone/audio out port on your laptop/device.

  3. Press the On button on the touchscreen Crestron a/v controller to activate the room a/v system.

  4. Press the Power button to boot up the laptop/device.

  5. Select the source that you have the laptop plugged into - either VGA or HDMI. Each source has two locations. 

    • The Lectern location is the podium-top cable cubby and the Aux location relates to the cable tether on the hook on the left side of the podium.

    • Once selected, the active source button will change to white.

  6. Additional controls:

    • Audio level can be adjusted using the Volume and Mute buttons on the right side of the control screen.

    • Video Mute will shutter (blackout) the projector without turning it off.

  7. When finished using the equipment, please press the Off button and then press the Yes button on the confirmation screen to shutdown the a/v system. 

Photo of Crestron cable cubby with touchscreen controller
Touchscreen controller and cable cubby



Projecting the built-in Blu-Ray player


Note: Blu-Ray players are compatible with all Blu-Ray discs, DVDs, and audio CDs.

  1. Press the On button on the touchscreen Crestron a/v controller to activate the room a/v system.

  2. Press the Blu-Ray source button.

    • Once selected, the active source button will change to white.

  3. Press the Open/Close button to eject the tray and insert your disc, then press the Open/Close button again to close the disc tray and launch the disc.

  4. Use the directional pad and play controls on the Blu-Ray menu to navigate and control the disc.

  5. Additional controls:

    • Press the Menu button to access the disc menu.

    • Video Mute will shutter (blackout) the projector without turning it off.

    • Audio level can be adjusted using the Volume and Mute control on the right side of the control screen.

  6. When you are finished using the equipment:

    • Press the Open/Close button to remove your disc, then press the Open/Close button again to close the disc tray.

    • Press the Back to Main Menu button.

    • Press the projector Off button and then press the Yes button on the confirmation screen to shutdown the a/v system. 





Connecting and projecting from a DVD/VCR


  1. Press the On button on the touchscreen Crestron a/v controller to activate the room a/v system.

  2. Using a Stereo RCA cable, connect the output of the DVD/VCR (on the back of the player) to the RCA input ports on the front of the a/v cabinet. 

    • Yellow = Video

    • Red = Audio right channel

    • White = Audio left channel

  3. Press the DVD/VCR source button.

    1. Once selected, the active source button will change to white.

  4. Press the Power button on the DVD/VCR to turn it ON.

  5. Insert your VHS tape or DVD into the appropriate slot/tray on the player.

  6. Use the DVD/VCR remote control to navigate and control the tape or disc.

  7. Additional controls:

    • Video Mute will shutter (blackout) the projector without turning it off.

    • Audio level can be adjusted using the Volume and Mute control on the right side of the control screen.

  8. When you are finished using the equipment:

    • Press the Back to Main Menu button on the touchscreen controller.

    • Press the projector Off button and then press the Yes button on the confirmation screen to shutdown the a/v system. 

    • Press the Power button on the DVD/VCR to turn it OFF.

    • Disconnect the RCA cables from the a/v rack and the DVD/VCR.

    • Return the DVD/VCR and cables to the appropriate storage area.