CBLS 100

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CBLS 100

Location

First floor of the Center for Biological Sciences Building. Through the main entrance, down the hall through double doors.

Contact

Classroom Media Assistance, Lower Level Library (LL4), 401-874-4278, cmaking@etal.uri.edu
For reservations, Reserving Kingston Facilities.

Access

Important Notes: Key Lock. Janitorial staff unlocks these rooms in the morning. If the room is locked at the time of class, please call Classroom Media Assistance in the Lower Level Library (LL4) at 401-874-4278.

All media must be reserved via the Web reservation form.

Training is required for first-time users. The Equipment Reservation will not be complete unless first-time users undergo equipment training/orientation.

CBLS 100 has the following equipment installed:

• Two installed, ceiling-mounted LCD projectors
• One, double length, wall mounted projector screen
• Laptop Video and Audio cables for the Instructor
• Document Camera with full hookup to main screen
• Wireless Microphone w/ provided 9v batteries
• Dual boot(Mac and Windows)installed desktop w/ keyboard and mouse
• Wireless Internet access

Equipment Use Directions

Chafee 219 Instructor Station

The Instructor Podium is secured by a combination lock. At this time, Classroom Media Assistance is not providing the code to unlock the podium. Please look for the instruction sheet posted on the podium in the room for immediate troubleshooting.

How To Set Up Your Laptop

1) Start up the system by touching the screen. This will bring you to the home screen as shown.

2) Once you hook up the VGA Cable to the laptop, touch the Lectern icon to select your laptop as the viewing source. Click here for Laptop Setup instructions on hooking up a laptop to a VGA Cable.

3) Touch both the Left and Right Projector icons to send the image to both projectors.

Adjusting Audio

There are 2 Audio settings on the touchscreen panel that control the volume within this room. Each setting is located on opposite sides of the screen and clearly labeled. One side controls the audio for the wireless microphone system, while the other controls the "Program Volume" which is whatever audio is coming out of your laptop, a DVD, a VHS, etc. To increase or decrease the volume simply press and hold either the up arrow or down arrow located above and below the audio bars.

This side controls the microphone volume for the wireless microphone system.

This side controls the program volume, the corresponding volume to whatever additional systems may be running such as your laptop, a DVD, or a VHS.

Other Equipment Directions

Press this button on the touch screen.

The Document Camera can be used by powering on the device on the side, and pressing the "Demo Table" button on the screen. Finally, just as with the laptop, send the image to all projectors.

Basic Troubleshooting for CBLS

Q: The Projector isn't showing what I want it to, it just has a blue screen, what do I do?

A: First, make sure that you are using the correct source. If you are trying the display from your laptop, you first have to touch the "laptop" icon on the screen. If you are trying to use a DVD, push the DVD button. Second, if trying to display a laptop or document camera image, make sure that the VGA cable is securely fastened.

Also, when the projector does not work or there is shifting / overlap, look to see to what the device resolution has been set. If the resolution has not been set to 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz, reset it.

In Windows, right click on the desktop and select "Properties." Click on the "Settings" Tab, drag the Screen resolution to 1024 x 768, click "Apply." Then click on "Advanced." In the Advanced pane, click on the Monitor tab. Under "Monitor Settings," pull down the "Screen refresh rate" menu and select "60 Hz." Click "OK."

On the Mac, select "System Preferences" from the Apple pull-down menu in the upper left corner of the desktop. Select "Display" from the second line of icons. Select "1024 x 768' in the left column. Pull down the "Refresh rate" menu on the right of the preference pane and select "60 Hertz." Click on the red button in the upper left of the open preference pane.

Q: I don't have sound! Help!

A: Don't panic! Is the Program Volume set to "Mute"? Try pressing the mute button and see if the sound comes back. Maybe the sound volume itself isn't high enough. Try turning up the volume using the steps outlines in Audio Adjustment above.

Q: My DVD isn't working, how can I get it to play?

A: Make sure that you are using the correct format in the correct player. A Blu Ray DVD will NOT work in a normal DVD player, you have to use the Blu Ray Player. HD DVDs are NOT the same as Blu Ray. They will NOT work in either the Blu Ray player or the regular DVD Player. Otherwise, try cleaning your DVD with a paper towel by making slow circular motions from the center of the DVD outwards. Try playing your DVD again. If that still isn't working, perhaps you aren't on the correct setting. Make sure you have pressed the "DVD" or "BLU RAY" icon on the touch screen.

If you still need assistance please do not hesitate to call Classroom Media Assistance at 874-4278 either during your class for on the spot assistance, or after your class to ensure that all of your questions are answered so that your class may run smoothly next time.