General
Seminar Room A, is located on the Ground Floor of the staircase 5, Worcester College.
It has the following audio/visual equipment:
- Short Throw Projector
- Interactive whiteboard
- Speakers
- Fixed PC
Accessories are stored in a clear plastic box in the cupboard and should be returned there after use, they include:
- Wireless Keyboard
- Wireless Mouse
- Projector Remote
- Interactive board pens
There is also a cable loom for connecting your own device which consists
- Loom containing 3.5mm jack, VGA and HDMI cable.
Turning on the equipment
- Turn on projector by pointing white remote control at Projector / whiteboard and pressing Blue button once.
- Turn on the speakers using the power switch, the blue "On" light should be lit.
- Turn on the fixed computer by pressing the power button once, so the white light is illuminated.
- Turn on the wireless mouse, using the slide button underneath. Red light should show.
Using the fixed Computer
- The fixed computer is currently setup to login using your SSO credentials, if you are not a member of worcester please contact the conference office for login credentials
- The computer has several web browsers and a full version of Microsoft Office installed.
- Wireless keyboard and mouse can be found in the AV box, usually kept in the cupboard.
Playing DVDs
- There is no dedicated DVD playing equipment in this room.
- Region 2 (UK) DVDs can be played using the DVD player attached to the computer.
- DVD Player is attached to the top of the computer.
- Disc eject button is located to the rear.
- Inserted disks should open in Media Player automatically.
Connecting a Laptop
- Laptops or other devices can be connected either via HDMI or VGA and 3.5mm jack.
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- A 5m cable is stored in the AV box for this purpose.
- Connect one end to the laptop and ensure the other end is connected to the AV input box on the wall.
- Once connected, press Source Search on the projector remote
- Apple mac users will require an adapter to convert from Thunderbolt for new Macs or Mini Display port for older Macs to VGA. Worcester IT maybe able to lend one on a short term basis, but this should not be relied up as there is high demand.
Turning off the equipment
- Point the white remote control at the projector / whiteboard and pressing the blue power button twice.
- Press the power button on the speaker.
- Shutdown the fixed PC by select Start -> Shutdown.
- Turn off the fixed pc mouse.
Problem Solving
No Picture
- Check AV mute / Blank isn't turned on - press A/V Mute on the white projector remote once, if there is no improvement press it again.
- Check correct input source is selected - press "Source Search" on white projector remote.
Fixed PC not responding
- Check mouse is turned on (see above).
- Ensure you are close enough to the PC for the wireless keyboard and mouse to be in range.
- Replace keyboard and/or mouse batteries.
No Sound
- Check Speakers are turned on - (switch by orange arrow, light indicated by blue arrow should be lit)
- Check volume knob (red arrow) is above zero, and set to a reasonable level.
- Check Input Select switch (green arrow) is set to position "A".
Sound too quiet
- Turn up using the volume up button on the projector (white Epson) remote as pictured below.
- If still not loud enough, turn the main volume up (right) on the speaker.
Please keep in mind there are other teaching rooms and study bedrooms located near by.
Sound too loud
- Turn down using the volume down button on the projector (white Epson remote) as pictured below.
- If still not loud enough, turn the main volume down (left) on the right hand speaker.
Sound from Laptop is a Loud Buzzing
- Try unplugging laptop from the mains and running on battery only.
More Help
Contact - Worcester College IT Team helpdesk@worc.ox.ac.uk, 01865 288343 (core working hours 9am - 1pm, 2:15pm - 5pm).
