Computer Classroom Crestron Media Cabinet Instructions
What is the Media Cabinet?
The Media Cabinet allows you display the image from the instructor's computer, a laptop, the DVD/VHS or Blu-ray player, or an external AV device on the projector screen. The Media Cabinet also allows you to connect your laptop to the network (which can also be accomplished wirelessly). The Media Cabinets installed in the computer classrooms are very similar to those installed in lecture halls on campus.
Note: If you have any problems or questions, please ask the Computer Room Consultant (CRC) on duty for help.
Turning on the Media Cabinet
| 1. To turn on the Media Cabinet, select a source from the bottom of the Crestron LCD controller. (If the screen is blank touch it anywhere to wake up the controller.) |  |
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2. The screen will automatically lower when the system powers on. Additionally, you may control the screen from the panel located on the wall next to the light switch. The panel is located near the door. |
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4. Follow the instructions below for: |
Desktop Computer Projection
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1. Follow the directions in Turning on the Media Cabinet. |
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2. Push the button labeled Mac or PC. The projection should show what is displayed on your computer screen. |
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3. Adjust the playback volume by pressing the Up or Down button on the left side of the Crestron LCD controller. |
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4. When you are finished using the projector, follow instructions for Turning off the Media Cabinet. |
Laptop Projection
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Note:
- If your laptop needs power, you can plug it into the power strip located in the media cabinet.
- To gain internet access, follow the instructions for Internet Access.
- Do not turn on laptop until all connections are complete .
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1. Follow the directions in Turning on the Media Cabinet. |
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2. Push the button labeled for which connector you wish to use: |
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3. Remove the projector connection cable from equipment drawer below the power strip. Choose either the HDMI or VGA cable depending on your laptop connection. An attached USB-C or Mini DisplayPort adapter can be used when connected to the HDMI connector |
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4. Attach the HDMI or VGA cable to your laptop, then turn on laptop. |
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5. Make sure laptop is setup for Video Mirroring. |
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6. Adjust the playback volume by either
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7. When you are finished using the projector, follow instructions for Turning off the Media Cabinet. |
Network Access
Note:
- Make sure you have appropriate network registration before entering the classroom. Although it only takes 5 minutes to activate Campus DHCP, this can impact a presentation considerably
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1. Plug Ethernet cable into NAM port located toward the top of the Media Cabinet. |
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Follow instructions to configure your laptop for Campus DHCP |
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| 3. Wireless network access is always available through either "eduroam" For instructions on how to configure your laptop for wireless network access go to: KB 2025 |
DVD/VHS or Blu-rayPlayback
Note:
- The media cabinet has a combo DVD/VHS player or a Blu-ray player.
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1. Follow the directions in Turning on the Media Cabinet. |
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2. Push the button labeled DVD/VHS or Blu-ray. |
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3. Insert a VHS tape or a DVD into its respective slot. |
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4. Use the remote to control the DVD or the VHS. The remote is located in the drawer under the power strip. Please note - the rewind and fast forward buttons on the combo VHS/DVS players only control the VHS side. You need to use the remote. |
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5. Adjust the playback volume by turning the volume knob located on the media cabinet |
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6. When you are finished, follow instructions for Turning off the SmartPanel. |
Auxiliary Video Projection
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1. Follow the directions in Turning on the SmartPanel. |
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2. Push the button labeled AUX. |
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3. Connect your peripheral to the RCA input and play using your device controls |
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4. Adjust the playback volume by either
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5. When you are finished, follow instructions for Turning off the Media Cabinet. |
