White Aud
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Location
First Floor of Quinn Hall
Contact
Classroom Media Assistance, Lower Level Library (LL4), 401-874-4278, cmaking@etal.uri.edu
For reservations, Reserving Kingston Facilities.
Access
Important Notes: Card Activation
This auditorium is accessed with a card swipe lock. Before you can enter, you must have your URI ID card authorized for
access to this room.
Test your card at least 1 business day prior to your first class meeting. If your card does not work, contact Facilities Services Access Control Office at 874- 4577, or e-mail at access@etal.uri.edu.
Directions
Auditorium Light Switches
Located on the wall to your right as you enter. Each of the switch panels controls a set of lights in the auditorium. The dimmer knob on the left controls the brightness of the stage lights.
Projector Screen Switch
Located at the top of the stage steps. This switch raises and lowers the projection screen. The screen has three positions: Up, retracts; down, lowers; middle, stops movement.
Audio/Visual Closet (houses Media Rack)
The closet door occasionally sticks and may require a good pull to open. The media rack is located inside the closet.
A key lock secures the media equipment rack.
The key is assigned after media equipment orientation. Contact Classroom Media Assistance in Chafee 217 at 874-4278 open M-F 7:45 - 3:15.
Laptop/Microphone Inputs
Located at the front of the stage, this input is used for laptop data connection. The laptop stage input corresponds to the video input #1 on the Extron Switcher in the media rack. A VGA cable is stored in the rack drawer.
The wired microphone input is to the right. The microphone and cable are stored in the rack drawer. Mic stand is stored in the closet.
Closet light switch is located to left of the closet door.
Power Outlet
Located on the front of the stage, this outlet can be used for the laptop power adapter.
Drawer - Holds the remotes for media devices
- Installed LCD Projector
The projector hangs stationary from the ceiling in front of the projector screen. Its video feed and power switch is controlled by the Extron Switcher (see "Turning Projector On/Off" and "Switching Inputs"). Do not operate manually.
NOTE: The Display Power ON and warm-up cycle time for the projector is 2 minutes. Any attempt to power OFF within this time period will crash the system. The warm-up time is done when the green light on the projector is no longer blinking. The projector can be re-powered ON- if needed again- after the 2-minute cool-down cycle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not try to Power On/Off the projector prior to the 2-minute warm-up and/or cool down cycle.
WHEN DONE: Press the green Display Power button for 2 seconds. The Power Display button will not be lit. The last media source button used will remain lit.
3.DVD - Video signal is routed to the projector. To control the DVD, use the buttons on the face of the DVD player or the DVD remote control stored in the Media Rack (5) Drawer. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 4. VCR - VHS Video signal is routed to the projector. To control the VCR, use the buttons on the face of the VCR player, or the VCR remote control stored in the Media Rack (5) Drawer. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 5.Cassette - Audio signal from the Cassette Player is routed to the sound system. To control the cassette, use the buttons on the face of the player. Projector need not be on to operate. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 6. Document Camera - Video signal is transmitted through the VGA cable marked # 6 stored in the media rack. Use Input 6 located on the side of Media Rack to connect the document camera to the Extron Switcher.
Document Camera is not stored in the auditorium. It must be reserved on the CMA Equipment Request web form, picked up and returned after use.
Note: There is no audio included with this input.
7. Video - These inputs connect alternative video sources (e.g. Video Camera, etc.).
If there are any questions about how to hook up your auxiliary device, ask Classroom Media Assistance.
Ethernet Port
Connects your laptop to the URI internet. Active port is marked by a red dot. Located on the same wall as the light switches, to right of the stage.
Using the Wireless Microphone:
The wireless microphone unit is stored in the drawer in the media rack. The microphone receiver is configured to route the audio signal through the sound system speakers. Attach the microphone to lecturer's lapel or collar. The power switch is located on top of the unit. Extra batteries are stored in the drawer.
Remember: Turn OFF the Microphone when done. Return it to the media rack drawer.
Locking Up Procedures
- 1. On the Media Link Controller, press the "Power Display OFF" button to turn Off the projector.
- 2. Remove your media and Power Off the media machine used. Power Off your laptop. Return cables to the floor box and/or media case.
- 3. Power OFF microphone and return to Classroom Media Assistance Office in Chafee 217.
- 4. Turn the classroom Lights OFF. Shut all Exterior Doors.
- 5. Swipe-lock the main door using your URI ID card. The card-reader light will blink green when in locked mode.
Security
Ask students waiting for the next class to remain outside the classroom until their instructor arrives. You as Instructor are responsible for the room's security during your class time, so please lock up!
An ethernet cable is stored in the A/V Closet.
