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Kansas State University

IT Help Desk
Kansas State University
214 Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7722
helpdesk@k-state.edu

Start-Up for BH101

  1. Podium-needed for any activity
    • Unlock 4 locks (1A-1D)
    • Podium power remains on at all times. If power is off, the power switch is located at the bottom of the podium in the center.
  2. Using the Room Lighting-get better visibility of display
    • Preset dims 1-4 (4 Lowest), press numbered switches
    • Rheostat bottom switch (up to brighten, down to dim)
    • Light the podium, rectangular switch on wall, left of podium
  3. Using the microphones (default on, except wireless mics and podium mic)
    • If whole system is off, flip on Sound System switch in closet next to big black box
    • Podium mic-push suqare red LED button at base of unit
    • Wireless mics (found in drawer)-turn switch on
  4. Using the Projector
    • Press "display power" button on the Media Link control
    • Select the correct button on the Media Link that applies to the device in use (PC, MAC, VCR, Document Laptop, Camera)
  5. Using/Projecting the Computer
    • PC
      1. Press the PC button on the Extron Media Link Controller
      2. PC should be on. If monitor is black, move mouse
    • MAC
      1. Turn on MAC; press button on keyboard
      2. Press "MAC" switch on Media Link
  6. Using the (VP) Visual Presenter (ELMO) to show hard copy
    • Raise camera arm and lights
    • Turn on VP
    • Press the "Document Camera" switch on the Media Link Controller
  7. Using the DVD Player- to show DVD
    • Turn on DVD Player "Power"
    • Select the "VCR" or "DVD" button on the Media Link

Shut-Down for BH101

End of class-prepare for next person-needed if equipment was used

  1. If used DVD Player
    • Eject DVD
    • Turn off DVD Player "Power"
  2. If used VP
    • Turn off VP
    • Lower lights & camera arm
  3. Computer shut-down
    • Replace wireless mouse in cradle/charger
    • PC-On bottom menu bar-Select: Start-->Shut Down-->Restart the Computer-->Yes
  4. Turn off Projector Press "display power" button on Media Link Controller and hold 2 seconds and release
  5. Turn off microphones
    • Turn off microphones (podium button 3B and/or wireless switch)
    • Turn off Sound System in closet
  6. Put Away All Remotes
  7. Podium
    • Lock 4 locks-Steps (1A-1D)
  8. Lighting turn off lights if no class following
  9. Hotline-Get Help-Phone in drawer with slide projector
    • Dial 2-5798