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Using the Mac Mini's DVD Drive
Please Note: This room's Mac Mini has an external USB DVD drive (located on the left-side of the same rack enclosure as the Mac Mini), which allows for access of the DVD drive from both the Mac OS and a Windows Virtual Desktop session.
Ejecting the DVD: If you are in a Windows Virtual Desktop session you will need to get back to the Mac OS desktop. You can do this either by ending your session (see instructions at the bottom of the page) or by pressing Command and Tab on the keyboard simultaneously to switch back to the Mac OS desktop; to return to your Windows session simply double-click on the LabImage icon in the VMWare Horizon View Client window.
From the Mac OS you can eject your disc by either pressing the eject button found in the top right corner of the keyboard or by clicking on the disc icon and dragging it to the trash can.
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| OM 115 seats 26 students. |
| OM 115 is equipped with two chalkboards. |
| Lighting controls are located next to the door. |
| Additional lighting controls, along with a phone, are located on the wall behind the lectern. |
Old Main 115 (Mac Lab) - Level 4 Classroom - Seats 26
| Equipment | Room Features | |
| • Crestron Touch Panel Interface • Ceiling-mounted LCD projector • Macintosh computer (Windows virtual desktop available) • Document camera (click here for more info) • DVD playback (via the Mac Mini) • VHS VCR • Ability to connect a presenter's laptop • Auxiliary input (S-video and composite video/audio) • Motorized projection screen | • Seats 26 |
Powering Up the Equipment
The equipment is controlled from the lectern using a Crestron Touch Panel Interface.
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| Instructor's lectern | Crestron Touch Panel |
If the touch panel's screen is black, touch the screen to wake the display. When the Canisius Logo Screen appears, tap the screen and enter the required Access Code (63520).
After successfully entering the Access Code, the equipment will power-up and the Crestron will display the message "Please Wait. Projector is warming up." Once the warm up message disappears, select your source and your display destination.
The resident computer and document camera are powered on using the appropriate button located on these devices.
Projection Screen
Use the Crestron panel to operate the motorized screen. Up, Down, and Stop buttons are located in the upper-left corner of the touch panel.
A wall switch, located to the left of the phone behind the lectern, can also be used to control the screen.
Volume
Volume is controlled using the Crestron panel. Volume up, down, and mute controls are located in the lower-right corner of the touch panel.
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NOTE: Computers have their own volume controls which may need to be adjusted separately.
Resident Computer @ Lectern
Press the POWER button on the resident computer to turn it on. OM 115 is equipped with a rack-mounted Mac Mini computer. Both the Mac and Windows operating systems can be used. Simply select the desired operating system at startup. An USB port is located next to the computer's power button.
Once the computer has been powered up, press the COMPUTER button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to display the image on the monitor & LCD projector (Monitor and Projector) or on just the monitor (Monitor Only).
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| The computer is located in the rack on the right-side of the lectern |
To start a Windows virtual desktop session, click on the Windows VDI icon 
NOTE: You must select a display destination before an image will be displayed. Audio only plays after the View Computer on Monitor and Projector touch-button has been pressed.
Document Camera (ELMO)
The Doc Cam's power and lights must be turned on manually using the controls located on the camera itself. Click here for more information regarding the document camera found in this classroom.
Once the camera's power is on, press the ELMO CAMERA button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to display the image on the monitor & LCD projector (View Elmo on Monitor and Projector) or on just the monitor (View Elmo on Monitor Only/Proj. Standby).
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NOTE: You must select a display destination before an image will be displayed.
DVD Playback (via the Mac Mini)
The DVD player is not currently functional in this room. Please use the rack mounted Mac Mini for playback of DVDs. Follow the steps above for powering on and displaying the computer on the LCD projector. Then simply insert your disc into the slot on the left-side of the rack enclosure and use the available media player software to play your DVD.
VHS Playback (via the VCR)
Simply insert your tape into the VCR and press the VCR button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.
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| The VCR is in the rack |
Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to choose between displaying the VCR on the monitor & LCD projector (View on Monitor and Projector) or on just the monitor (View on Monitor Only/Proj. Standby). The playback controls on the Crestron, however, do not work. The VCR is controlled using the buttons on the unit or the corresponding Mitsubishi remote control provided.
NOTE: You must select a display destination before an image will be displayed. Audio only plays after the View on Monitor and Projector touch-button has been pressed.
Connecting a Laptop
The cables needed for connecting a laptop computer are found on the instructor's table.
| Using the VGA cable |
| 1. Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port. |
| 2. Plug the Ethernet cable into your laptop's network jack (if needed). |
| 3. Plug the audio cable into your laptop's headphone jack. |
| 4. Press the LAPTOP button on the Crestron. |
| 5. Turn on your laptop's power. |
| 6. If needed, set your laptop to display on a secondary display. |
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Don't have a VGA port on your laptop? Visit Training & Support to find out what type of adapter is needed to connect your laptop.
NOTE: The laptop image will only display on the LCD projector.
Auxiliary Video Inputs
Use the external Audio/Video cables located on the instructor's lectern to display images from a video camera or other external device; S-video and composite audio/video cables are provided.
After connecting your device with the appropriate cables, press either the corresponding S-VIDEO or VIDEO touch-button on the Crestron.
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NOTE: The image will only display on the LCD projector.
Powering Down the Equipment
Press the Room Shutdown button, which is located on the right side of the Crestron panel. Press the "Yes" button to proceed with shutdown or the "No" button to cancel.
The resident computer and document camera are each powered off separately. Instructions for shutting down the computer are found below.
Be sure to remove any media from the equipment before shutting it down.
Ending a Windows Virtual Desktop Session
1. Open the Start Menu (click on 
2. Click either the "Logoff Computer" or "Log off" button. You will then be returned to the Mac OS desktop.
Powering Down the Resident Computer
1. Open the Apple Menu (click on 
2. A dialog box will appear. Click the "Shut Down" button in the dialog box.