EQUIPMENT MANUAL

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MEDT 6467University of West Georgia

Spring 2011Tamblyn Green, Ginny Lott, & Tammy Wright

Table of Contents

Replacing an Overhead Projector Bulb2

Replacing an LCD Projector Bulb 6

Connecting an LCD Projector to a Computer or DVD/VCR 9

Using ActivExpressions (Student Response System) 16

Using a Promethean Board (Interactive White Board) 27

How to Replace a Bulb in an Overhead Projector

EIKI Model # 3850

Turn off and unplug the unit to allow it to cool

completely before beginning.

Opening the Unit

1. Locate the latch on the front of the unit.

2. Move the lock to the unlock position.

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Removing the lamp module

4. Gently remove the old bulb.

(Grasp bulb near connection.)

Replacing the lamp

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3. Gently lift the top of the unit to reveal

the bulb.

*Handle the new bulb with a paper towel to prevent exposing the bulb to the oils on your hands*

Prongs

5. Align prongs and gently slide the replacement

bulb into place.

Prongs

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Closing the Unit

6. Gently close the lid.

7. Move the lock to the up/lock position.

Plug in the unit and test the

bulb.

Please remember to turn the unit off when not in use to extend the life of the bulb!

Thank you!

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How to Replace a Bulb in a LCD Video Projector

Mitsubishi XD430U DLP Projector

Turn off and unplug the unit to allow it to cool

completely before beginning.

Removing lamp cover

1. Locate lamp cover on bottom of unit.

2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the cover in place.

3. Remove the cover and set aside to expose lamp.

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Removing the lamp module

4. Use the screwdriver to loosen the 2 screws holding the lamp in place.

5. Pull up on the handle of the lamp.

6. Pull out the lamp slowly by the handle while holding the projector firmly.

Clean the front glass and reflector of the new lamp module with a clean cloth

Inserting new lamp module

7. Insert the new lamp into the projector.

8. Fold handle back down.

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9. Tighten the 2 screws to hold the lamp in place.

Replacing lamp cover

10. Replace the lamp cover and tighten up the screws.

Plug the projector back in and

test the unit.

Please remember to turn the unit off when not in use to extend the life of the bulb!

Thank you!

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Using the LCD Projector/Multimedia CartProjector: Dell 2400MP DLP Multimedia Cart: Datamation DS-MMPC-PS

All equipment should be turned off while making connections.

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Audio/Video Cable(split connection on each end of

the cable)

Video

Audio

LCD Projector

BACK VIEW

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Subwoofer(Factory-installed)

Audio/Video Cable

Speakers(Factory-installed)

Selector Switch(Factory-installed)

TOP VIEW

Push power button & allow 1-2 minutes for projector to fully illuminate. Single flashing blue light indicates projector is ready. Solid blue light indicates projector is cooling & may not be powered on again until the

cooling cycle is complete. Projector does not automatically turn itself off. Power down each day to preserve bulb

life by pushing power button twice.

Connecting to a Computer

In order to view the images on the computer monitor as well as the projector screen, a video splitter is required. When a video splitter is not available, the image will be visible only on the projector screen.

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Composite Video(Video Input)

Power Cord

Audio Output

Power Button

Back View of Computer CPUWITH VIDEO SPLITTER

WITHOUT VIDEO SPLITTER

(Photograph courtesy of the Douglas County School System)

Connecting to a DVD/VCR Player

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Video Splitter

Monitor Cable (connected to back of monitor)Monitor Port (blue input)

Attach Audio/Video Cable from Projector Cart

Attach Audio/Video Cable from Projector Cart (green input)

General Guide for Component Connections

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Audio/Video (2 parts)

Composite Video(Video Out)

Composite Audio(Audio Out)

Ethernet (Cat5e)

NOTE: Components in gray boxes are factory-installed as part of the multimedia cart. Purple lines indicate factory-installed cables/connections.

Cable Connects from Connects toMonitor Monitor (blue port) Video SplitterVideo Splitter Computer: Monitor port (blue) 1: (Audio)/Video Cable

2: Monitor Cable (blue)(Audio)/Video LCD Projector: VGA In Computer: Video SplitterAudio/(Video) LCD Projector: Audio In Computer: Speaker port (light green)Audio LCD Projector: Audio Out Selector Switch: Input/ComputerComposite Audio DVD/VCR: Audio Out Selector Switch: Input DVD/VCRComposite Video DVD/VCR: Video Out LCD Projector: Video InCat5e Computer: Ethernet port Wall: Computer network port

Troubleshooting

Check this first!

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DVD/VCR Selector SwitchUp = Computer

Down = DVD/VCR

Power Strip

Left Speaker

Right Speaker

SubwooferPower

Power

Power

Composite Video Composite Audio (2 parts)Red = Right & White = Left

Audio

Multimedia cart’s electrical cord is connected to a wall outlet Multimedia cart’s power strip is in the “On” position All components are connected to the cart’s power strip

No Picture?

Computer turned on Logged in correctly to computer network All cables are securely connected, including the two-part video

splitter Selector Switch on cart is in proper position

o Up = Computero Down = DVD/VCR

No Sound?

Audio cable is connected to computer Speaker volume control is properly adjusted Computer volume is properly adjusted

o Access via the computer toolbar’s sound icon ORo Access via the computer’s Control Panel function

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Quick Start with ActivExpressions

YouTube Video

Note: There is an instructional video on YouTube, which reviews registering the “Expressions.” Please make sure you login to Novell to access YouTube.

What comes with your Activexpressions?

Activhub with holder and cable Software installation CD 32 Activexpressions Activexpression Quick Start Guide Tool to open Activexpressions for battery replacement

These are the first steps needed to get started with Activexpression. Existing Activprimary or Activstudio users only: update Activstudio or Activprimary. If you

purchased your ActiveBoard prior to 2010 you must update the Kernel. The attached article will walk you through that process.

Update Activstudio or Activprimary Plug in the ActivHub From the dashboard, select the Support tab and click ‘Check for Update’ or visit

www.prometheanworld.com. Select Support>Software Upgrades. Follow the instructions on-screen.

Install the Activexpression softwareWindows Place the application CD in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM should run automatically, follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. If the

CD-ROM does not run automatically, from your desktop select Start>Run. In the Run box type the drive letter that contains the CD follow by \menu. exe. For example d:\

menu.exe. Click OK.Mac Place the application CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Activsoftware Expression Edition installer icon that appears on your desktop. Double-click the .mpkg file. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. The software is installed in Go>Applications>Promethean> Activexpression. You may drag the Activsoftware Expression Edition icon onto the dock.

Plug in the Activhub

Insert the Activhub into a USB port on your computer (This links the communicate between Activexpression devices and your computer.)

A green light on the Activhub will, if the ActivHub is working. Both your Activslate and your Activexpressions can be registered to the same

Activhub. Raise the antenna on your Activhub if better reception is needed.

Activexpression Keys

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1. Hot keys. Use these to select options displayed on screen.

2. On/Off button. Press and hold this button to switch the device on or off.

3. a/A/1. Toggle between lower case, upper case and number input.

4. Delete.

5. Menu/symbol key. Use to register the device and to access a range of character symbols.

6. Enter.

Label your Activexpressions

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Label the bottom edge of each Activexpression with your assigned letters and numbers 1-32. (Example: A1, A2, A3) That way you can see the numbers in your case, but the students will not be able to see the numbers when the Expressions are being used.

School Teacher Expression Numbers

ABC Middle John Nobody A1-A32

ABC Middle Nancy Somebody B1-B32

ABC Middle Bruce Almighty C1-C32

ABC Middle Shannon Sleepy D1-D32

ABC Middle Angie Hands E1-E32

ABC Middle Franco Feet F1-F32

ABC Middle Darala Heart G1-G32

ABC Middle Erika Nose H1-H32

ABC Middle Nancy Man J1-J32

Register a complete set of Activexpressions:

If you registering a full set of devices, deleting any devices you currently have registered. Open the Activexpression software and click the

Registration Button on the toolbar. (make sure the hub is attached to the PC/labtop.

The Device Register box opens. Click ‘Activhub’ under the ‘Device’ heading. Click Action>Full Registration. If devices are registered, you are told that currently registered devices will be cleared.

Click OK. A Full Registration box opens. In the Full Registration box, click the arrows to select the number of devices you want to register. Select the Named checkbox. Click OK. You are given the option to limit the name style. Click OK. A PIN number appears on screen.

The screen below will appear. Turn on your Activexpressions and follow the directions below.

Enter the pin for each Activexpressions until all 32 are registered. When all devices are registered, they will appear in “newly registered” box on the screen.

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Naming your Devices:

You may want to distribute your devices by number to coincide with the numbers on your class role. If so, your Activexpressions are registered and ready to use. If you wish to rename your devices or allow your students to do so, follow the directions below.

Allow students to rename devices 1. Make sure registered Activexpressions are switched on.

2. Open the software and select the Device Registration button.

3. Right click on “Activexpressions” and choose select “End User Name.” You will see the box below. Choose the preferable character type and number of characters allowable.

4. Students will be prompted on their device to input and send the new name.

Automatically rename all devices. 1. Make sure registered Activexpressions are switched on.

2. Open the software and select the Device Registration button.

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3. Right click on “Activexpressions” and select “Auto Name.” You will see the box below.

4. Enter a prefix of up to 12 characters and click OK. Registered device will be given the prefix plus a number. (Example: Spencer1, Spencer2, etc.)

Rename an individual device.

1. Right click on an individual device in the Device Register box and select “rename.”2. Type in the new name and click OK.

Using your Activexpressions for AdHoc (on the spot, instant) responses:

Open the Activexpression Software.

Click the Express Poll icon on the toolbox. The Express Question Menu (wonder wheel) will appear. You can choose between multiple

choice, numeric, true false, sort in order, Likert, or text. Choose your question option and any additional options under each answer type.

When the voting control appears, students will follow the instructions on the Activexpression to

send their choices.

When are votes are collected, they will be displayed in the “Vote Results” box.

Use the Express Question Wizard to prepare questions for assessment:

Open the Activexpression Software.

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Click the flipchart icon to open a new flipchart page.

Click the Express Question Wizard button on the Flipchart tool strip. In the Expression Question Wizard box, type in your question and choose the question type that

you prefer. Click Next.

Additional options will be available according to the type of question chosen. The choices below are based on a multiple-choice question. Enter the text for your options and click next.

The next screen will allow you to choose the correct answer. If you choose “assign correct answers,” the correct answer will be displayed on the result screen. Make your choices and click next.

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On the next screen, you can choose to ask the question without modifying the flipchart (ad hoc-without adding the text to the flipchart page), add the question to the existing flipchart, or choose a template for the question. Notice that a preview of the available template will be displayed to the right of the selection screen. Make your choices and click next.

You can assign a time limit for responses if you wish. Click “finish” when your choices are made.

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To edit your question, open the page on which the question appears, click the Express Question

Wizard button, and edit your choices. To copy your text from any open document, select the text, right click on the selection, choose

copy, right click on the text box on the Question Wizard, click paste.

Ask the questions prepared through the wizard:

Open the flipchart page with your question(s).

Click the “Ask questions on current flipchart page” button on the toolbar. Answer options will appear on the Activexpression. Choose options on the device itself. When all responses have been sent the vote ends, and the results are displayed. Results will be

displayed by horizontal or vertical bar graph, who answered list, who answered graph, pie chart, or text display.

Click “B” to show the correct answers. Click the “word seed” icon to transfer text or numerical answers directly to a flipchart page. Click the “Paste” button to paste the results in the chosen format on the flipchart page.

To review results for the entire flipchart, click the “Vote Results” button on the toolbar.

Export results to an excel document:

Click the export button on your toolbar.

A window will open that allows you to name your spreadsheet and save it to a file on your computer. You could also paste your results on a flipchart page and save the whole flipchart under the date, class period, and assignment

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Use an Activstudio flipchart in Activexpression:

Open the Activexpression program and click the menu icon on the toolbar. Choose “open from” and locate your saved flipchart. To use the Express Question Wizard to present response options for your Activstudio flipcharts,

select “Do not modify flipchart page” when prompted in the wizard instructions.Use Activexpressions with any program.

Open any program.

Click the Express Poll icon on your desktop.

Follow directions onscreen.

Use an Activstudio flipchart in Activexpression.

Select the menu in the Activexpression software.

Choose Open From and choose the Activstudio flipchart that you want to use with your Activexpression.

When you locate a flipchart page containing a question you want to use with your

Activexpressions, open the Express Question Wizard.

Choose “edit the question on this page” and click next.

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Enter your Question text and choose the type of question required.

Enter the number of options, type of option label, and text for each option if it needs to be edited.

Choose the number of responses and correct answer if it needs to be edited.

Choose “Do not modify the flipchart page” and click finish.

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Save your Activexpression flipchart to the appropriate location. Notice that it cannot be opened in Activstudio in this format. However, it will not overwrite your original flipchart.

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1. Plug the TLC (teaching & learning center) cart into a wall outlet.

2. Plug the laptop into the TLC cart (remove battery to preserve life!).

3. Connect the ActivBoard USB Connector to a USB port on the laptop or computer if TLC cart is not available.

4. Connect the black power cable on the ActivBoard to a wall outlet.

5. Connect the blue end of the monitor cable to the monitor connection on the computer.

6. If sound is required, connect the speakers cable to the green port on the computer. Make sure the speakers are on.

7. Turn on the computer. Log on to the network.

8. If no image appears on the board, hold down the FUNCTION KEY (FN) on the keyboard and the F7 KEY at the same time. When the display menu appears, select the 800x600 setting, or try the source search button on the LCD projector.

9. Open the ActivStudio/ActivInspire software on the computer connected to the board.

10.Go to the ActivBoard and hover the ActivPen over the circle in the upper‐ left corner of the board (there are flames on the circle). The board will beep, and the Calibration Screen will appear.

11.Open a NEW FLIPCHART and begin to write.

Promethean Board Bluetooth Set-Up Procedure

This procedure will guide you through naming the board, which is optional (but is a good idea if you will be using different boards on a computer), reassigning the automatically assigned COM (communication) ports to numbers between 4 and 8, and configuring the board. It also describes how to disconnect from the board.

Naming the Promethean Board (Optional)

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1. Connect the ACTIVboard USB cable to your computer. 2. Launch ACTIVStudio/ActivInspire.

3. When the Toolbox/Dashboard appears, click on the Main Menu (Promethean Button/Man) and select Name Bluetooth Board.

4. In the field that appears, name the board press Enter or click OK.

5. The name will not appear in the field after you press enter. You have successfully named your board. (A suggested naming convention would be to use the school abbreviation and the last three digits of the board serial number.)

6. Exit ACTIVstudio/ActivInspire. 7. Disconnect the active board USB cable from the computer. Unplug the USB cable from

the back of the ACTIVboard. 8. Reboot (unplug the power cable then plug back in) the ACTIVboard. Restart your PC. The

next time you attempt to discover your Bluetooth board the new name should appear as one of the discovered devices.

Assigning COM Ports

1. Plug in your Bluetooth Adapter dongle. Do not attempt to install the manufacturer supplied software that ships with the adapter. Windows XP will search internally for drivers suitable for your device. (Do not attempt to use a Bluetooth adapter that requires a driver to be installed.)

2. In the next dialog box, place a check in the box next to My device is setup and ready to be found and click Next.

3. A flashlight will appear searching for devices and then display a list of devices.

4. Click on the proACTIV device or the name that you have given to your board.

5. When it has finished installing, double-click the Bluetooth icon on the system tray.

6. Click the Add button in a dialog box.

Promethean Board Bluetooth Set-Up Procedure

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1. Click Next.

2. In the next dialogue box, select Use the passkey found in documentation and enter 0000 as the passkey. Click Next.

3. Your com ports will be added and displayed. Write down the numbers assigned to the outgoing and incoming ports. If the assigned COM ports are between 4 and 8, skip to Configuring Your Board. If not, they will need to be changed to ports between 4 and 8.

4. Click on Start and select Control Panel. Select System. In the dialog box that appears, click on the Hardware.

5. Click on the Device Manager button. In the dialogue box that appears, click on the + to the left of Ports (COM & LPT).

6. In the dialog box that appears, click on the Advanced button. In the dialog box that appears, select a com port between 4 and 8. This will ensure you do not conflict with any internal modems that may exist. If the dialog box indicates that the ports between 4 and 8 are in use select one of the ports anyway.

7. A message will appear: Communications Port

8. Properties; answer Yes.

9. Click OK and exit the advance setting for Com ‘X’.

10.You will see all the com ports listed. From the ports you noted down previously double click the com port number you labeled Outgoing. In the dialogue box that appears, select the Port Settings tab.

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Promethean Board Bluetooth Set-Up Procedure Configuring the Board

1. Restart the computer.

2. Click on Start, then select the Control panel.

3. Select Bluetooth Devices. If your ports are between 4 and 8 click Finish. Note the Outgoing Port number.

4. Right-click the AV icon in the system tray.

5. Click Configure.

6. Use the drop down list to select the outgoing com “x” number you noted earlier.

7. Using your ACTIVpen hover over the lit flame in the upper left hand corner of the board and click and hold the right-click button on the pen. The flame will begin to flash blue.

8. Return to the computer and using the mouse click Start on the dialog box. The Status should change to Running. (If the status changes to Failed repeat the procedure.) The flame will stop flashing and remain solid blue. Your Bluetooth ACTIVboard should now be interactive.

9. Click OK.

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Calibrating the ACTIV board

1. The projected image must be aligned with the computer referenced screen image (orthographic correction) each time the LCD projector is moved or setup. This is to align the pen and computer pointer image. Calibrating the ACTIV board is a simple and quick procedure that can be performed easily at any time.

2. If your installation of the ACTIV board and the projection equipment is permanent, you will only have to re-calibrate after any adjustment affecting projected image size is made, or a different computer is used. In a non-permanent set up, should you or anyone move the projector or the table (or the ACTIV board, if mounted on a stand and it is moved) during or prior to the end of your ACTIV board projection session you will have to recalibrate. The projected window onto the ACTIV board should all be within the corner markings on the ACTIV board. To launch the calibration program press the pen tip on the spot at the bottom left-hand corner icon.

Or:

3. Launch the calibration utility by right clicking on the driver icon in the system tray, which is located in the bottom right hand corner of the Windows screen.

4. The calibration program will prompt you to click on the active area with the pen. The calibration program will then project a calibration cross. Click the pen accurately on the center of the cross and another cross will appear. When you have clicked on five calibration crosses, the calibration utility will automatically close. Your ACTIV board system is now calibrated.

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