Room 305 Audio/Video Cabinet

305 Audio/Video Cabinet

*NOTE: DO NOT USE THE BLACK TOWER! IT IS OBSOLETE!

A.   Blu-ray/DVD Player (Plays both Blu-ray HD and SD DVDs)

1.    Using the supplied remote control: Turn on Blu-ray player.

2.    Turn on Sony Receiver.

3.    On the receiver, turn Input Selector dial to Video 2.

4.    On the receiver, turn down the volume knob to 30. (This prevents you from blowing the speakers upon start up).

5.    Turn on the Panasonic High Definition Projector by aiming the remote towards the front of the projector.  The projector is mounted on the ceiling in the center of the classroom.

6.    If you do not see the blu-ray screen saver, then press the input select button located on the bottom of the remote.  Press the input select button until you arrive at HDMI 2.

7.    You should see a picture of the blu-ray screensaver.  Make sure the main lights are off so that you can see it clearly.

8.    Insert your Blu-ray or DVD.

9.    Adjust your volume- a volume of 55 to 65 should work well.

·      No other adjustments are necessary.  The blu-ray player will scale the image in the correct aspect ratio.

·      If there is no audio, check and make sure you see the letter “A” on the receiver display.

·      DO not adjust projector keystone or lens shift.  The projector is set to view blu-ray with in the white wall screen.

·      Do not adjust color setting as the projector has been calibrated for cinema viewing.  It is set to Cinema 1 in order to maximize the wide dynamic range and latitude that motion picture film source material provides.

·      For best viewing, allow projector to warm up and for your eyes to adjust to the projection 2-5 minutes before viewing presentation.

·      Full quality is 1920 x 1080 progressive 10 bit frames.  You will receive optimum results when viewing well photographed imagery that has either been scanned in from film sources or was shot in this resolution.

B.  Desktop

*NOTE: DO NOT USE THE BLACK TOWER!

1.    Turn on the Apple Desktop Computer

2.    Turn on the Sony Receiver

3.    On the receiver, set Input Selector dial to TV.

4.    On the receiver, turn down the volume knob to 30.  (This prevents you from blowing the speakers upon start up).

5.    Turn on the Panasonic High Definition Projector by aiming the remote towards the front of the projector. The projector is mounted on the ceiling in the center of the classroom.

6.    If you do not see a desktop image, then press the input select button until you arrive at HDMI 1. 

7.    You should see the desktop image.

8.    The projector display should be set at 1920 x 1080.  Please do not adjust this in the desktop.

9.    Adjust your volume—a volume of 55 to 65 should work well.

·      If there is no audio, check and make sure you see the letter “A” on the receiver display.

·      Do not adjust projector keystone or lens shift.  The projector is set to view Blu-ray with in the white wall screen.

·      This desktop is connected through DVI and will render a better picture over the laptop VGA connection provided.  You will have a larger chrominance and luminance space.

·      Do not adjust color setting.  It is set to Cinema 1 in order to maximize the wide dynamic range and latitude that motion picture film/large format photography source material provides.

D.   DVCAM/VHS/Laser Disc Players

·      NOTE: DO NOT USE THE BLACK TOWER!

1.    Turn on DVCAM, VHS, or Laser Disc player.

2.    Press the gray top selector button appropriate to your player.  They are labeled on the wood above each button.

3.    Turn on Sony Receiver.

4.    On the receiver, turn Input Selector dial to Video 1.

5.    On the receiver, turn down the volume knob to 30.  (This prevents you from blowing the speakers upon start up).

6.    Turn on the Panasonic High Definition Projector by aiming the remote towards the front of the projector.  The projector is mounted on the ceiling in the center of the classroom.

7.    Press the input select button located on the bottom of the remote.  Press the input select button until you arrive at Video.

8.    Make sure the main lights are off so that you can see an image clearly.

9.    Insert your tape or disc.  Adjust the volume to 55-65.

·      No other adjustments are necessary.  The projector will scale the image in the correct aspect ratio.

·      If there is no audio, check and make sure you see the letter “A” on the receiver display.

·      Do not adjust projector keystone or lens shift.  The projector is set to view Blu-ray with in the white wall screen.

·      Do not adjust color setting as the projector has been calibrated for cinema viewing.  It is set to Cinema 1 in order to maximize the wide dynamic range and latitude that motion picture film source material provides.

·      For best viewing, allow projector to warm up and for your eyes to adjust to the projection 2-5 minutes before viewing presentation.