Classroom Podiums
Traditional Classroom Podiums
To turn the projector on/off use the display ON/OFF buttons.
Please note, when turning the projector on using the 'ON' button it can take up to a minute for the projector to warm up and turn on.
Auto Image -This buttons helps in calibrating an image on the projector (size, position, etc.). This button can help in centering an image.
Closed Caption ON/OFF - This button will turn the captioning on or off
Black Screen - This button will display a black screen on the projector (This can be used when, for example, you don't want what you're doing on your laptop to be displayed to the projector).
1. Laptop - This button allows you to use your laptop as the input for the projector (you will need to plug the VGA cable into your laptop).
2. DVD - This buttons uses the DVD player as the input for the projector.
3. VCR - This buttons uses the VCR as the input for the projector (there is a DVD and VCR control panel to the right of the VCR and DVD buttons)
4. DOC CAM - This button allows a document camera to be used as the input for the projector.
5. AUX Video - This buttons allows you to use an external video source as the input for the projector.
6. PC - This button allows you to use the PC at the podium as the input for the projector (Note: not all classrooms have a PC at the podium).
When you are done using the projector please turn the display off.
LOW-1135 Instructions
To use the projector you will need podium access (please see below for instruction). After swiping your ID through the card reader the screen should turn on/allow you to use the projector. This is the initial screen you will see and from there you can select a source (Laptop, DVD, VCR, Aux Video, Doc Cam, or Blank Image). Please note the right hand side which allows you to adjust the volume/mute the source and microphone. The screen buttons up/down on the bottom left hand side will allow you to put the projector screen up or down (the screen will also go up once you swipe out of the podium or select 'System Off' on the upper right hand side)
Select a source -> Laptop
Select a source -> DVD
Select a source -> VCR
Select a source -> Aux Video
Select a Source -> Doc Cam
Select a Source -> Blank Image (This can be used when, for example, you don't want what you're doing on your laptop to be displayed to the projector)
LOW-1215 Instructions
To use the projector you will need podium access (please see below for instruction). After swiping your ID through the card reader the screen should turn on/allow you to use the projector. This is the initial screen you will see and from there you can select a source (Elmo, VCR, PC, DVD, or Main Menu). Please note the right hand side which allows you to adjust the volume/mute the source and microphone. The buttons on the left hand size of the screen allow you to lower/raise the projector, stop the screen, or turn the system off.
Elmo
VCR
PC
DVD
1135 & 1215 Card Swipe Access
For Podium Access to LOW-1215 and LOW-1135, you must file a request with Support Services. This can be done online by going to https://isnet.rit.edu/isnet/. Once there, login using your RIT Computer Account and then select Podium Access under the Asset Management menu.
Fill out the required form and select 12-1215 and/or 12-1135. Once finished, click Submit.
You should be all set for these classrooms within one business day.