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 314 features comfortable lounge furniture. |
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| OM 314 is equipped with one chalkboard. |
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| 18 iMacs are set around the perimeter of the room. |
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| A 55" Samsung LED TV is located in the back of the room for small group viewing. |
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| Additional lighting controls, along with a phone, are located on the wall behind the lectern. |
Old Main 314 (Language Resource Center) - Level 4 Classroom - Seats 18
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| • Crestron Touch Panel Interface • Ceiling-mounted LCD projector • Macintosh computer (Windows virtual desktop available) • Document camera (click here for more info) • Blu-ray player with remote control • DVD player • Ability to connect a presenter's laptop • Auxiliary inputs (component and composite video/audio) • Pull-down projection screen | • Seats 18 at iMac stations |
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).
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After successfully entering the Access Code, the equipment will power-up and the Crestron will display the message "Please Wait...LCD Projector Warming-up." Once the projector is ready, the Crestron will display the Main Menu, further identifying the function of the hard-buttons.
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The resident computer, document camera, and Blu-ray player are powered on using the appropriate button located on each device.
Projector Standby (PIC-MUTE)
Each source page (COMPUTER, LAPTOP, DOCUMENT CAMERA, BLU-RAY, DVD, & AUX) has a Projector Standby button located in the lower left corner of the screen. Pressing this button once will place the projector in standby or pic-mute mode. While this mode is active, the button will flash. Simply press the button again to take the projector out of standby mode.
Volume
Each source page (COMPUTER, LAPTOP, DOCUMENT CAMERA, BLU-RAY, DVD, & AUX) has a volume control section located on the right side of the screen. Volume up, down, and mute controls are provided.
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 314 is equipped with a rack-mounted Mac Mini. A 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.
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| The computer is located in the rack |
To start a Windows virtual desktop session, click on the Windows VDI icon 
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 DOC CAM button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.
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Blu-ray or DVD Playback (via the Blu-ray player)
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the Blu-ray player and insert your disc (Blu-ray or DVD) into the disc tray. Press the BLU-RAY button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.
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| The Blu-ray player is in the rack | SONY Blu-ray remote control |
Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the Blu-ray player from the Crestron. The only time you ever touch the Blu-ray player itself is to insert or eject your disc. NOTE: The Blu-ray player is controlled with the SONY remote control found on the lectern.
DVD Playback (via the DVD player)
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD player and insert your disc (DVD) into the disc tray. Press the DVD button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.
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| The DVD player is in the rack |
Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the DVD player from the Crestron. The only time you ever touch the DVD player itself is to insert or eject your disc.
Connecting a Laptop
The cables needed for connecting a laptop computer are found on the instructor's lectern (under the hatch). In addition to cables for connecting a laptop, a power outlet is also located under the hatch for your convenience.
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| 1. Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port. |
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| 2. Plug the Ethernet cable into your laptop's network jack (if needed). |
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| 3. Plug the audio cable into your laptop's headphone jack. |
| 4. Press the LAPTOP button on the Crestron to view the "Laptop" screen. |
| 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.
Auxiliary Video Inputs
Use the external Audio/Video cables located on the instructor's lectern (under the hatch) to display images from a video camera or other external device; component and composite audio/video cables are provided.
After connecting your device with the appropriate cables, press the AUX button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls.
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Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to select your external device for playback in the room.
Powering Down the Equipment
Press the SHUTDOWN button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Press the green "YES" button to proceed with shutdown or the red "NO" button to cancel.
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The resident computer, document camera, and Blu-ray player must be 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.