Media Black Box Instructions

Please follow these steps in order listed when using the media equipment.

  1. Turn on the Master Switch. Wait 15 seconds for “warm up”.
  2. If using a computer, connect VGA cable from ‘black box’ to your computer.
  3. If using DVD/VCR, press power button on front of DVD/VCR unit.
    *Select DVD or VCR using the hand held Remote.
  4. To identify equipment used with projector, press corresponding button on ‘black box’: computer 1, VCR, DVD, computer 2.
  5. Turn on projector with button on ‘black box’. At this time, your image should appear on the screen, if not repeat #4.
  6. If you have problems, refer to “ Trouble Shooting Guide” below.
  7. Turn off projector with off button on ‘black box’; fan continues to run until cool.
    *If you see a light coming from the projector it is still on. Repeat step #6.
    Projector must be turned on/off from the ‘black box’.
  8. Turn off Master Switch on ‘black box’ after shutting down the projector.

Trouble Shooting Guide

NO Image:

  • If using laptop: On Mac, change display in control panel.
    On PC, right click on the desktop, select Graphic Options, then Output To, next Intel® Dual Display Clone, then select Notebook+Monitor.
  • Make sure cables are pushed in completely to computer.
  • If you have a distorted or discolored image, the cable is not plugged in completely or check the VGA cable ends to see if a pin is broken or bent. If so the cable needs replaced. Call X1553 for replacement.
  • If viewing DVD, the DVD logo will appear on the screen. If not, use remote for DVD/VCR and select ‘DVD’. Remote is also used for selecting chapters.
  • If viewing video, blue screen will appear upon start up. If not, use remote for DVD/VCR and select ‘VCR’.
  • Occasionally you may need to reselect you source. See instructions #4.

NO Sound:

  • Make sure mute button is turned off on ‘black box’.
  • If using a computer, an audio cable needs connected to computer and plugged into computer jack on ‘black box’.

Contact Media Service X1553 for training or additional assistance.