Plaster 138-142 Technology Overview

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Note: This article applies to all Plaster classrooms except 201.

  • On the wall, there is an input controller for the display. The controls, starting with Power Off and going clockwise, are as follows:
    • Power off
    • Volume up
    • Hide projector display (does not power the system off)
    • Volume down
    • AirServer (for wireless connection)
    • White Board
    • HDMI
  • (NOTE: press the buttons next to the display, not the display itself)

  • Power on: select an input (HDMI, White Board, or AirServer).
  • Power off: select the OFF button.

To project with optional PC Interactivity (touch capabilities),

  • Power the system on via the HDMI button on the projection controller.
  • Connect your PC or Mac via HDMI and USB.
  • Make sure that the PC Interactivity toggle is ON on the projector display:

To project wirelessly,

  • Power the system on via the AirServer button on the projection controller.
  • On PC,
    • Press the Windows key and K at the same time.
    • Select the classroom name (i.e. Plaster 138) to project.
  • On Mac,
    • Open Control Center from the menu bar and select Screen Mirroring:
    • Select the classroom name (i.e. Plaster 138) to project.

To use the Digital White Board,

  • Power the system on via the White Board button on the projection controller.
  • Use your finger or the stylus to write or draw.

NOTES:

  • Do not use a dry-erase marker on the projection screen (middle board).
  • Room lights turn on with motion. There is a switch next to the door that you can control brightness.
  • Window blind controls are next to the windows. The top and bottom buttons raise and lower the blinds completely. The middle buttons let you control how high the blinds stop.