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Room 295 (Media Viewing Room)

UGL 295

Room 295 is a group space designed primarily for class and group media viewing.  Reservations for use of the room are required with the exception of evenings and weekends, where in the absence of any pre-existing reservations the room may be used by groups of students to view media materials. Typically small groups of patrons (2-4) will be asked to use one of the media viewing units on the lower level of the Undergraduate Library rather than Room 295, which comfortably holds 20-25 patrons. The key to Room 295 is available at the Undergraduate Library Services Desk.

View the room schedule.

Usage guidelines

Primary use of space:

• As a media viewing facility, the first priority of usage is for classes or other groups that need access to media viewing equipment.
• The lab is NOT intended for sequential use (daily, weekly, or monthly meetings) of the same class.

Reserving the space:

• The room schedule can be viewed in the Oracle Calendar. Last name: Library-UGL-Rm 295. First name: Conf Rm
• Reservation requests should be sent to the Room 295 request account. Please allow 3 business days for a response. Wait for a confirmation of the class before publicizing the information.

How to Use Room 295

Lights

• The switch by each door turns on the middle row of lights.  There is a second light switch on the left-hand wall that turns on the left and right rows of lights.  You may find that turning off the middle row of lights will improve the picture quality on the screen.
• There is a desk lamp which you can use to read notes, if you need the extra light.

Doors

• Press in the upper button under the door latch to keep doors unlocked, so that people can enter during your class/meeting.  Press in the lower button to relock the door when you are done.

 Using the Equipment

  1.  Turn on the Projector
Stand at the front of the room, point the remote at the projector on the ceiling and firmly press the POWER button. It will take about one minute to warm up to full brightness.

2.  Turn on the Equipment You Need

Media Players (DVD, VHS, LaserDisc)

On the right front panel of the desk/console, press the format button labeled with the name of the playback unit you want to use. Turn on the correct player and insert your media. Use the controls on the player (or player's remote control) to direct the playback.

Computer

Turn the monitor on; turn the computer on if not already on.  Log In information (also located on the lower left corner of the monitor) is as follows:

Username:                    Room291
Password:                    instruction
Log on to:                    LIBCLSUGL01

You can also use your Active Directory login

Connect a laptop or external computer by plugging in the VGA cable located on the wall beside and behind the cabinet.

Master Power

There is a Master Power switch located on the upper right corner of the front side of the  desk/console.  This switch should be left on at all times.

3.  Select the Source for Projection

For VIDEO (DVD/VHS/Laserdisc):  on the projector remote control, press the VIDEO button so that the on-screen display reads "Video 1."  To change between Fullscreen and Widescreen, use the remote control: Menu, then Picture, then Aspect Ratio.

For COMPUTER (built in to room):  on the projector remote control, press the COMPUTER button so that the on-screen display reads "Computer 1."

For EXTERNAL COMPUTER (connected to wall jack):  on the projector remote control, press the COMPUTER button so that the the on-screen display reads "Computer 2."

4.  Sound controls
The sound controls are on the front of the desk/console, lower left corner. For most purposes, the Master Volume knob should be all you need to adjust. Please close the room doors when using the sound system.

Shutting the room down

1. Remove all media items from the players and turn off player power.
2. Close any open applications on the computer and turn off the monitor,  but leave the computer power on.
3. Turn off the projector:  Point the remote at the projector; press the Power button.  A display will appear on the screen:  "Powering down.  Press POWER to confirm."  Press the Power button again.
4. Wipe the whiteboards clean for the next user.
5. Pick up stray papers and other materials.
6. Please make sure that all lights, including the desk lamp, are off.
7. LOCK BOTH DOORS - press in the lower button under the door latch. Please test the doors after you close them, just to be sure they are locked.
8. The person responsible for the room should be the last person out and needs to return the key and room kit to the Information Services Desk.

 Troubleshooting Guide

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Last modified by: Susan Avery on 8/31/09