Issue: No preview on the preview monitor/ Screen keeps going to energy saving mode when the power button is pressed
Solution: To preview any source on the preview monitor, you must first touch the control touch screen and select a source to preview.
Click the various buttons on the illustration below.
Select the projector (as required) after you have selected the source.
Tip: “No Show” means the projector is on but image is blanked. Select a source from the left-hand menu then press the “No Show” button to project the image.
Lectern Computer
Use the lectern computer as your source for presenting PowerPoints, navigating the web or browsing your USB stick.
Common problem: The computer has been turned off. (The computer is housed beneath the electern. Once you have touched the screen, the lighting is dimmed so check the PC is on before you start.)
Common problem: Cannot connect to Internet. Make sure NetLogin is running before the Internet browser is launched. This can be accessed from the computer desktop using and the icon looks like this:
Guest Laptop (VGA)
Display your own laptop on the projector.
Common problem: no video signal. Solution: Send the video signal to the VGA port on your laptop. Press the key on your laptop with this symbol . If your laptop has a HDMI or Display Port, but no VGA port, you should make use of the Guest Laptop (HDMI) input.
Guest Laptop (HDMI)
Display your own laptop on the projector via a digital connection (HDMI or DVI/DisplayPort via dongle)
Document Camera
Use the document camera to project paper documents or objects.
All necessary adjustments can be made on the document camera itself.
Annotation Tablet
Use the Annotation Tablet to annotate over any of the listed input sources. Select the appropriate annotation sources via the Annotation Sources listed in red
Source Navigation
Click here to navigate between the 2 pages of sources. On Page 2 you will find the Presenter Camera and AUX AV Input
Make use of the Pan and Zoom controls to possition the Presenter Camera position.
The AUX AV Input allows you to use your own Composite and S-Video devices in the theatre.
Select the projector (as required) after you have selected the source.
Tip: “No Show” means the projector is on but image is blanked. Select a source from the left-hand menu then press the “No Show” button to project the image.
End Session
Always press End Session when finished to reset the room for the next user.
Common problem: Previous lecturer has turned off the local computer. Never turn off the local computer as this causes unnecessary delays and problems for the next lecture.
Microphones
Most lecture theatres are equipped with a lectern microphone and one radio/lapel microphone. Always use the lapel microphone if you are recording the lecture or moving around the room while lecturing. Additional handheld microphones (controlled with Radio/Lapel Mic. 2, seen here) are available in some venues on request.
Common problem: "Microphone isn't working".
Solutions: 1. Check that the microphone isn't muted. 2. If using a lapel microphone, check it is turned on. 3. Check for a green light on the wireless lapel pack. Spare batteries are in the drawer. Common problem: Lapel microphone, lapel microphone clip or lapel transmitter belt clip is missing. Solution: Call for help - someone has walked off with the lapel microphone or detached the clip from the microphone pack. PLEASE, be sure to carefully unclip the microphone and wireless pack from your clothing. Replacement microphones cost the University over $1000 to replace and replacement clips cost about $300 per week!
Common problem: Feedback is distorting the sound.
Solution: Try reducing the volume of the microphone you are using slightly, tapping the down arrow 2 or 3 times should be sufficient, otherwise mute all microphones except for the one you are using.
. If your laptop has a HDMI or Display Port, but no VGA port, you should make use of the Guest Laptop (HDMI) input.
