LUI 201 AV Technology Instructions
These instructions are for the instructor’s audio visual (AV) equipment in LUI 201.
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Included technology
LUI 201 is a film studio classroom. It features a projector, blu ray player, imac computer, and 7.1 surround sound system.
Instructions
The AV equipment in this classroom has some handy labels that point out important functions. These instructions will serve to elaborate on the proper operation of this equipment noted on these labels
Turn on the oppo blu-ray player, if it isn’t on already
You will need to do this even if you are using the imac, since the imac is connected to the projector and sound system through the blu ray player
To turn on the blu-ray player, press the power button on the left side of the player, or point the oppo remote at the player and press the red power button at the top left
Wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard or wiggling the mouse.
If the computer doesn’t wake up, press the power button on the backside of the computer in the bottom right corner (bottom left corner if facing the screen and reaching around)
Point the Panasonic remote towards the projector on the ceiling and press “On
you should see the projector bulb light up shortly and the green indicator light turn on
If necessary, use the “input” button on the top left corner of the oppo blu-ray remote (labeled on the remote accordingly) to switch between the blu-ray player and imac being displayed on the projector
Use the “volume” knob on the surround sound processor (shown below) to adjust the overall volume of audio being played on either device
See the common issues sections if you have difficulties with these steps:
You are now ready to use the audiovisual equipment! Please remember to turn off the projector and log out of the computer when finished
Common Issues
Below are several common issues that you may experience with this equipment, and bulleted suggestions for troubleshooting them. Use the list of links below to skip to the relevant issue. If you still need or desire help, please feel free to contact ITS.
Projector image is not showing content from computer
Projector image is not showing content from either input
Projector doesn’t show the same content as my computer screen
Projector won’t turn on
Change the batteries in the panasonic remote, if possible, and try to turn the projector on again
Projector image is not showing content from computer
Make sure the blu ray player is turned on - since the imac is connected to the projector and sound system through the blu ray player, it must be turned on when using either device with the projector
Cycle through all inputs on the blu ray player - use the “input” button on the top left corner of the oppo blu-ray remote (labeled on the remote accordingly) to switch between the blu-ray player and imac being displayed on the projector.
if the projector shows an image from the blu ray player on one of the inputs, continue through this section
if the projector does not show an image on any input, skip to the next section.
Check the display cable connections - This imac is connected to the projector via a USB-C to HDMI cable adapter plugged into the back of the imac screen, which is connected to an HDMI cable plugged into an input on the blu ray player.
Check that all of these cables are securely plugged in
Try unplugging and plugging the cable back into the imac
Projector image is not showing content from either input
Make sure the blu ray player is turned on (skip this step if you already checked) - since the imac is connected to the projector and sound system through the blu ray player, it must be turned on when using either device with the projector
Check the projector input: The projector should be on an HDMI input, and should not be changed. Press the “source” button repeatedly to cycle through inputs
be sure to check every input labeled as HDMI
we recommend checking projector inputs after trying further troubleshooting steps if the problem persists, unless you can see on the projector which HDMI input has a cable plugged into it
further steps will not work if the projector has been switched off of the correct input.
Projector doesn’t show the same content as my computer screen
Mac os allow the user to have two separate desktops when using multiple displays. If you find the computer in this configuration, and you prefer to have your computer screen and projector showing the same thing, we recommend trying the following :
Log into your profile, then use the shortcut [Command] + [fn] + [F1] to switch to mirrored displays
If this doesn’t work, try [Command] + [F1]
No sound from computer
Check all volume controls, including:
volume wheel on the surround sound processor (labeled accordingly)
volume/mute control on the imac
volume/mute settings in the program/window you are using
Check the audio output device on the imac
See here for instructions on how to do this. if you aren’t sure which is the correct device, try them all
Some software requires you to select an audio output device independent of the system default, so be sure to check this if applicable
If everything above seems to be correct and the settings of the speakers and mixer are correct, please contact ITS for more help.
Contact us for more help!
For immediate assistance, please call the service desk at (206) 296-5571 and press option 1
For non-urgent questions or requests, please email the service desk at servicedesk@seattleu.edu or submit a ticket here.