Classroom Equipment Instructions

OHIO UNIVERSITY CHILLICOTHE

• All equipment on the classroom instructor cart is operated by using the AV Switch Box (figure 1 below) located on top of the instructor station
  
• All remote controls for instructor cart equipment are located in the side drawer of the instructor station
  
• The Epson projector remote controls the Smart Projector and the volume of all audio sources in the instructor station
  
• Make sure that the RED 2CH/5.1CH audio lamp is not illuminated when using the DVD/VCR interactive player (Circled in Red - figure 1
  • The audio may/will sound garbled
  • Use the Switch Box remote and press the 2CH button the change the setting (figure 2)
• Please shut down the computer, DVD/VCR, Epson document camera, Epson interactive pens, and turn off the projector when finished. This will extend the life of the computer, projector bulb, and extend the battery life in the in interactive pens
  

Press the "Select" button on the Switch Box to select/change the equipment source being sent to the projector. The light will show the source (listed on the label above the input lights) with each press of the select button. Once source 4 (Laptop VGA) is reached, the switch will cycle back to source 1 (HDMI Input)

1. To send output from the Computer to the projector, turn on the computer and press the "Select" button (Red Arrow) on the Switch Box (figure 1) until the Computer (2) is selected
   • If the computer video doesn't appear on the screen, make sure the input source selected on the projector is set to "HDMI" and the Computer screen input is set to "Auto"
   • Audio from the computer (not muted) is controlled with the "Volume" buttons on the Epson Projector remote
     
2. The DVD/VCR player is located inside the podium
   • To operate the DVD/VCR player, turn on the DVD/VCR player and press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until the DVD/VCR (3) is selected
   • With the Funai remote, select either DVD or VCR
   • If the video from the player doesn't appear on the screen, press the "Select" button on the Switch Box until the DVD/VCR is selected again
   • Audio for the DVD/VCR player is controlled with Volume buttons on the Epson remote (see 2CH audio note above - Figure 2)
   • If video output from the DVD/VCR is poor or not viewable, verify that the HDMI setting is 1080 - NOT 1080i using the HDMI button on the DVD/VCR remote. It will cycle from 480, 720, 1080, and then 1080i
   • DVDs may also be played using the CD/DVD drive in the computer.
   • When finished, press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until Computer (2) is selected
     
3. To operate a Laptop, connect the user-provided HDMI cable or the VGA and Audio cables located on the top of the cart near the Switch Box to the laptop
   • VGA Connection
     • Connect the VGA and Audio cables located on the top of the cart near the Switch Box to the laptop
     • Press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until Laptop (4) is selected. This will project video and also provide audio
     • When finished, disconnect the laptop, coil and rewrap the cable with provided Velcro strap, and press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until Computer (2) is selected
   • HDMI Connection
     • Connect the user-provided HDMI cable to the laptop
     • Press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until HDMI Input (1) is selected. This will project video and also provide audio
     • When finished, disconnect the laptop, and press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until Computer (2) is selected
       
4. To use the projector's interactive pens, turn on the computer and press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until the Computer is selected.  *NOTE* Interactive Pens will only work with the instructor cart computer, as hardware connections and specialized software provide the interactivity between the computer and projector.
   • Turn on the interactive pens located in the instructor station drawer by using the switch on the pen - a green light will illuminate and then turn off
   • Double-click on the Epson Easy Interactive application located in the Start > Programs > Epson Projector folder
   • The application will open and a menu will be seen overlaying the computer screen.
   • For detailed instructions on using the Epson Easy Interactive software, download the .PDF
     
5. The Epson Document Camera is located inside the drawer on the side of the instructor station
   • To operate the Epson Document Camera, turn it on and press the "Select" button on the Switch Box (figure 1) until Computer (2) is selected
   • Turn on the computer and go to the Start button
   • Select All Programs > Epson Projector. Scroll down and click on the ArcSoft. If output from the Epson Document Camera, doesn't appear on the screen, press the "Select" button on the Switch Box until Computer (2) is selected and verify that the USB cable is unplugged from the Epson Document Camera
   • Input from the Elmo/Epson Document Camera will be displayed in a desktop window within the ArcSoft software
     • If asked to select an input source, choose the Epson Document Camera
   • For detailed instructions on using the Epson DC -20 camera and supporting software, download the .PDF

If you experience problems with any equipment, please do not attempt to repair or change device settings or physically adjust the Epson Projector - Please call the Help Desk at 740.774.7212.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

OHIO Chillicothe Computer Help Desk
Stevenson Center
T: 740.774.7212
T: 740.774.6079
OUC-HelpDesk@ohio.edu