Projectors & Screens in Master Classrooms
Now that you have reviewed the set-up page, let鈥檚 discuss how to turn on and use the projector.
Step 1A: Turning on the Projectors
To turn on and use the projector you need to access the touch panel. This should be the tablet located on the desk.
After locating the touch panel, press the button that says "Start Class" then hit the button that says "Start Class with Projectors".
Step 1B: Turning on the Projectors if You Started Class Without
If you begin class without the projectors, you can still turn on the projectors without ending class and starting over. This is achieved in the Power settings.
Located in the top right corner of the screen, select the power button. (Note: Selecting the Power button does not turn off the power to the system).
After selecing the power button, press the on button under the category labeled "projectors".
The projector will take a little time to warm up and will display a yellow dial showing the time left for warm-up.
After the projector is turned on, you can return to the touch panel's Main Menu by tapping on the "X" framed in a red background and located in the top right hand side of the screen.
Step 2: Choosing What to Project
Master classrooms have many options for projection. Here are some of the available options and how to use them.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint is the primary instructional tool used in a Master Classroom. Selecting 鈥淧C left鈥� on the left monitor and 鈥淧C right鈥� on the right monitor will automatically display your PPT presentation in Presenter View.
To present your PowerPoint on the projector screen, select the "PC right" button on the touch panel's Projector Video Source options. This will project the slides in presentation mode so that your students are seeing only the slides themselves.
It is important to note that when you are projecting and sharing a PowerPoint in Zoom for those joining online, you will need to use the Share Screen option and choose the PPT slide, not the monitor option with your slides and/or notes displayed.
Zoom
We highly recommend that you review the Zoom instructions available on the OIR website in advance and if your classes extend beyond forty minutes, or you need to record to the 鈥淐loud,鈥� from Campus Media Services.
To project a Zoom meeting in the classroom, select the PC option on the touch panel's video source section that is currently displaying your Zoom meeting.
Again, it is important to note: you cannot access the room鈥檚 Zoom camera, microphone or document camera from your laptop. Only the room's computer has access to the room's camera, microphone, and document camera.
Document Camera
For an entirely in-person class with no Zoom, the document camera can be projected by selecting the Lectern Camera from the touch panel's Projector source options.
AirMedia
AirMedia is an option for wireless projection from your personal laptop or your phone.
Accessing AirMedia on a laptop is as simple as opening a new browser page, typing in the url provided. Once you access the page, type in the code provided on the screen to connect and project your device.
DVD/Blu-ray
To use the Blu-Ray/DVD player, located inside the lectern/podium, use the Blu-Ray/DVD player power button on the lectern and eject the disc tray using the button on the player.
To project the disc, select Blu-Ray/DVD on the touch panel's Right monitor and the projector source options.
Please note: the Blu-Ray player cannot be shared via Zoom. Any DVD to be shared via Zoom requires use of the lectern computer CD/DVD drive and played with the VLC software. There is no Blu-Ray option on the lectern PC.
USB-C and HDMI
Our Master Classrooms provide cables for the most common display options, USB-C and HDMI.
To project using these options, plug the appropriate cable into your laptop鈥檚 display port.
Once you have connected and powered on your device, proceed to select that type of display (HDMI or USB-C) from the touch panel's projector source options.
If your device ports are not HDMI or USB-C, contact Campus Media Services to purchase an adapter or project wirelessly using 鈥淎ir Media.鈥� Please note that a VGA cable is no longer provided in Master Classrooms.
The Audio Source column on the far-right of the touch panel will automatically select either HDMI or USB-C based on which connection you have chosen as your video source.
Step 3: Consider the Lighting
Consider how adjusting the lights in the room can optimize the quality of the projected image. Adjusting the lighting in the room can enhance the visual quality significantly for your audience. Most classrooms have 鈥渂anks鈥� of light switches near the doorways that can be adjusted for increase or decrease brightness. It is recommended to turn off or down any lights directly above or near the projection screen to avoid glare.
If you have problems during any of these steps, help is available. Call Campus Media Services at 978-3588 for immediate assistance or submit a ticket and a CMS team member will get back to you shortly. If a service technician is unable to help you resolve the error over the phone, one will arrive quickly on-site. Lastly, please note it is essential that you call for assistance while you are experiencing the problem so that we can best troubleshoot the error as it occurs.