Crestron Touch Panel Interface (click here to try simulation)
Ceiling-mounted LCD projector
Macintosh computer (dual boot)
Document camera (click here for more info)
VHS VCR
DVD/CD player
Ability to connect a presenter's laptop
Internet and network access
Motorized projection screen
Chalkboard x2


The equipment is controlled using a Crestron Touch Panel Interface.

If the touch panel's screen is black, touch the screen to wake the display. When the Canisius Logo Screen appears, tap the screen and enter the required Password. (Authorized users can request the Password from the Help Desk by calling x2299).

After successfully entering the Password, the equipment will power-up and the Crestron will display the message "Please Wait. Projector is warming up." Once the warm up message disappears, select your source and your display destination.


Use the Crestron panel to operate the motorized screen. UP, DOWN, and STOP buttons are located in the upper-left corner of the touch panel.


Volume is controlled using the Crestron panel. UP, DOWN and MUTE buttons are located in the lower-right corner of the touch panel. NOTE: Computers have their own volume controls which may need to be adjusted separately.


Press the POWER button on the resident computer to turn it on (see Picture 3 above). OM 115 is equipped with an iMac, an all-in-one desktop computer.  USB and firewire ports are located on the back of the unit. An additional USB port is found beneath the keyboard tray.

Additionally, the computers in this lab are configured to boot into either the Mac OS or Windows. Simply select the desired operating system at startup.

Once the computer has been powered up, press the COMPUTER button on the Crestron, and select the display destination (Monitor Only or Monitor and Projector). NOTE: You must select a display destination before an image will be displayed.


The Doc Cam’s power and lights must be turned on manually using the controls located on the camera itself. Click here for more information regarding the document camera found in this classroom.

Once the camera's power is on, press the ELMO CAMERA button on the Crestron, and select the display destination (Monitor Only or Monitor and Projector). NOTE: You must select a display destination before an image will be displayed.


Simply insert your tape into the VCR and press the VCR button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the device from the Crestron. You must select the display destination (Monitor Only or Monitor and Projector) before the image will appear. The only time you ever touch the VCR itself is to insert or eject your tape.


Simply insert your disc into the DVD player and press the DVD/CD button on the Crestron to display the appropriate touch-screen controls. Touch-buttons are provided which allow you to control the device from the Crestron. You must select the display destination (Monitor Only or Monitor and Projector) before the image will appear. The only time you ever touch the DVD player itself is to insert or eject your disc.


The cables needed for connecting a laptop computer are found on the instructor's lectern. Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port and tighten the thumbscrews to ensure a good connection. If you require access to the Internet or your campus-network resources, plug the Ethernet cable into your laptop's network jack (if equipped). If you need to play computer-audio, you will need to plug the audio cable into your laptop's headphone jack. Be sure the laptop's volume is not too low or muted.

For best results:

1. Power-up the equipment as described above.
2. Connect the required cables to your laptop as described above.
3. Plug in your laptop's AC power adaptor
4. Press the LAPTOP button on the Crestron.
5. Turn on your laptop's power.


To display images from a video camera or other external device, use the External Audio/Video cables located on the instructor's lectern; S-video and composite audio/video cables are provided.


Press the Room Shutdown button, which is located on the right side of the Crestron panel. When prompted, "Are you sure?", press the "Yes" button to proceed with shutdown or the "No" button to cancel. Be sure to remove any media from the equipment before shutting it down.