Computer Facility • 53 Church Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

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Support for Brattle Street

Scheduling

To schedule audiovisual requests, please send an e-mail to brattlemedia@extension.harvard.edu.

Set up

If necessary, unlock the podium top and front panel using the silver key and turn on the power on the lectern laptop. (The power button is above the keyboard, upper left).

Press the “Display Power” button. Hold for two to three seconds. Do not repeatedly hit the power button because the projector will receive a power down command.

Do not turn on the power directly from the ceiling unit.

Next, select the source from the control panel.

1. Lectern Computer: Permanently attached, staff-maintained laptop. This laptop contains the main Church Street laptop image and is reimaged every day.
2. Auxiliary PC: You can use the extra monitor cable to connect a personal laptop.
3. DVD/VCR: Choose DVD or VHS on the deck inside the cabinet. Also, use this setting to connect when using the video and audio ports next to the control panel (e.g., projecting a camcorder image).

Troubleshooting

Source not correct.
If “Lectern Computer” is chosen on the control panel and the DVD is projecting, please choose the lectern computer again to reselect.

Laptop not projecting.
Most laptops can toggle through three display states (LCD, CRT, and both). Use the F8 key to toggle through viewing modes. Some laptops use the F5 key as the toggle option.

Audio problems.

• Use the round knob labeled “Volume” to control the audio level. Clockwise increases the volume.
• Check the audio control panel on the laptop; make sure the computer is not set to mute.
• Check the audio cable to make sure the small audio cable (connected to monitor cable) is in the audio jack.

Network Connection

Brattle Street has two types of network jacks:

• gray: FAS network (Church Street network)
• blue: Brattle Street administrative network (includes HILR)

By default, the lectern laptop will be on the FAS network with Internet access.

Shutdown

Press the “Display Power” button. Hold for two to three seconds.

Support

Support is available at (617) 998-8595. E-mail brattlemedia@extension.harvard.edu for questions or to report problems.