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Using a Presentation Room

Identify your need in the list below:

I want to play a CD

I want to play a DVD

I want to play a VHS tape

I want to project from my computer (e.g. Powerpoint Presentations)

I want to play a CD

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Part I

1. Turn the VCR/DVD combo unit ON using either the unit’s remote or the unit’s switch  (Toshiba or JVC).
2. Insert the CD into the DVD side of the VCR/DVD combo unit.
3. Notice the green LED backlight on the unit that indicates either “VCR” or “DVD”.  You want “DVD”.
4. Use the unit’s remote or the unit’s switch to select DVD (as opposed to VCR) if it is not already in this state.

Part II

1. Turn the Amplifier on using the amplifier remote or the amplifier switch (amp is BLACK - Sherwood brand).
2. Notice the LED indicating either CD, VCR, Auxiliary or AM/FM (tuner).
3. Use the unit’s remote or the amplifier switch to select VCR.
4. Adjust volume as needed using the amplifier’s remote or the unit’s large knob on the right.

I want to play a DVD

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Part I

1. Insert the DVD into the DVD side of the VCR/DVD combo unit.
2. Notice the green LED backlight on the unit that indicates either “VCR” or “DVD”.  You want “DVD” (Toshiba or JVC).
3. Use the unit’s remote or the unit’s switch to select DVD (as opposed to VCR) if it is not already in this state.

Part II

1. Turn the Amplifier on using the amplifier remote or the amplifier’s switch (amp is BLACK - Sherwood brand).
2. Notice the LED indicating either CD, VCR, Auxiliary or AM/FM (tuner).
3. Use the unit’s remote or the amplifier’s switch to select VCR.
4. Adjust volume as needed using the amplifier’s remote or the amplifier’s large knob on the right.

Part III

1. Point the projector remote at the projector and press the ON button.
2. Point the projector remote at the projector and press the source button.  This will cause the projector to search for the DVD as the input source. 

Q:         It’s not finding my DVD?

A:         The VCR/DVD combo unit may not be turned on.

A:         The VCR/DVD combo unit may not be directed to send from the proper source (VCR vs. DVD) (re-read part I)

I want to play a VHS tape

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Part I

1. Insert the VHS tape into the VCR side of the VCR/DVD combo unit (Toshiba or JVC).
2. Notice the green LED backlight on the unit that indicates either “VCR” or “DVD”.  You want “VCR”.
3. Use the unit’s remote or the unit’s switch to select VCR (as opposed to DVD) if it is not already in this state.

Part II

1. Turn the Amplifier on using the amplifier remote or the amplifier’s switch (amp is BLACK - Sherwood brand).
2. Notice the LED indicating either CD, VCR, Auxiliary or AM/FM (tuner).
3. Use the unit’s remote or the amplifier’s switch to select VCR.
4. Adjust volume as needed using the amplifier’s remote or the amplifier’s large knob on the right.

Part III

1. Point the projector remote at the projector (on the ceiling) and press the ON button.
2. Point the projector remote at the projector and press the source button.  This will cause the projector to search for the DVD as the input source. 

Q:         It’s not finding my VHS tape?

A:         The VCR/DVD combo unit may not be turned on.

A:         The VCR/DVD combo unit may not be directed to send from the proper source (VCR vs. DVD) (re-read part I)

A:         You need to press the PLAY button on the remote or the unit.

I want to project from my computer (e.g. Powerpoint Presentations)

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1. Point the projector remote at the projector and press the ON button.  Assuming that the VCR/DVD combo unit is off, the projector should warm up (takes a minute) and show your computer screen.
2. If you want to re-direct from VCR/DVD input to computer input without turning off the VCR/DVD combo unit, then just press the source button to find alternative sources.
3. If your presentation has sound, then use the amplifier remote, or the amplifier’s switch, to change to CD.