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Large Classrooms & Auditoriums

The Lectern

The image below identifies the equipment found in a large classroom lectern. For more information on using the lectern equipment (e.g., DVD player, Document Camera, etc.), see the appropriate section following Getting Started.

Tip: The lectern can be moved.  Make sure that the wheel brakes are unlocked before moving.

Large classroom lectern

Turning on the Projector

Touch the touch panel to wake the system and then, touch one of the following options on the start screen:

  • Left Projector On
  • Both Projectors On
  • Right Projector On
  • Audio Only
  • Expand computer desktop to full screen
Start screen

Change Projection

Once you choose your projection (e.g., left projector on, both projectors on, etc.), touch the projector tabs to change your selection. 
For example, to turn the right projector off, touch the Right Projector tab and touch Turn Projector Off.

Projector tabs

Moving the Projector Screen

If the projector screen isn’t positioned correctly, touch the arrow keys under Screen to move the screen up and down.   The screen will stop automatically at the bottom or top, or you can press Stop to stop it at any other position.
Position screen

Control the Lights

The buttons for lighting control are in the lower right corner of the touch panel.  You can have all the lights on, off or select one of the lighting areas such as: rear, front or note taking.

Change Devices

Touch the button for the device you would like to use (e.g., DVD, Laptop, Desktop).
Device to display
 
For more information on using  these devices (e.g., Laptop, DVD, Document Camera, etc.), see the appropriate section following Getting Started.

Help

For troubleshooting assistance, touch the question mark (upper right corner) on the touch panel and follow the prompts.  If immediate assistance is needed, contact MediaTech at (412) 268-8855.  For a list of classroom locations, see the Classroom Equipment and Location page.

Last Updated: 8/18/09