Using Master Classrooms Touch Panel Control

All BAS Master Classrooms utilize an AMX Touch Panel remote control that simplifies operation of the various audio, computer, and video equipment.

To use the Overhead Projector:

• Touch the AMX Touch Panel screen to start a session in the room. A welcome screen will appear.
• Touch [Select Video or Computer] button to select the video source you want to use.
• The projector will automatically turn on and the screen will lower
  • Showing the Computer
    • On the AMX Touch Panel menu, press the [PC] button.
  • Showing a DVD
    • On the AMX Touch Panel menu, press the [PC] button.
    • Insert the DVD in the drive.
    • Click on PowerDVD icon on desktop to show the DVD.
  • Showing a Video (VCR)
    • Place the videotape in the VCR
    • Touch the [VCR] button on the AMX Touch Panel menu.
    • A menu of VCR controls will appear in the AMX touch Panel
      [ ■ ] [►] [ ▌▌] [◄◄] [►►]
    • Touch the [►] to play the tape .
    • You can control all VCR playback functions as well as the volume from the AMX Touch Panel menu.
  • Showing a Document (Document Camera / ELMO)
    • On the AMX Touch Panel, press [DOC CAM] button. The Document Camera power will automatically turn on. In some rooms you may have to power on the Document Camera manually.
    • Place the object to be shown on the unit.
    • Observe the image on the screen and adjust size, focus, lights, etc. using the front panel buttons on the Document Camera.
    • The FULL/SCROLL feature of this unit is very useful in navigating through parts of a document.
  • Showing A Laptop Computer
    • Connect the Laptop: Use either a VGA cable or VGA to MAC cable to connect the VGA output connector on the back of the laptop to the VGA IN connector on the back of the Document Camera unit.
    • The laptop must have a resolution of 1024 x 768 or lower.
    • Touch the [LAPTOP] button on the AMX Touch Panel menu.
• You can use the [VOLUME CONTROL] button to control the volume.
• When you are finished:
  • Touch [EXIT]
  • Touch [YES] to turn off all equipment.
    • The overhead projector will turn off.
    • The screen will come up.
    • The computer will remain on.

System Control Tips

• Return the remote to the charging base when not in use. Insure that the charging light in the base is on. You might need to reposition the remote to get the light to come on.
• Leave AMX remote in charging base when not needed. Light in base will light when positioned correctly.
• Furman PL-8 Power Conditioners in rack have lighted "Switched Outlets" switch on the right side which should remain on at all times.
• The "Lights" switch and dimmer control on the left of the Furman PL-8 are for controlling the 2 pull out lights for easy viewing when room lights are down. Please switch off when not in use.
• All other controls in rack are preset and should not require adjustment.
• Use of individual VCR or projector remotes will scramble the control system and require a hard reset.
• Do not exit the system before finished with the projector. Exiting the system will shut the projector off. The projector requires a cool down period before it will allow itself to be restarted.