Turning Projector / Rear TV On

Introduction

This guide details how to turn on the projector and rear TV in Mackey Hall. Below, see detailed instructions.

If you need information on turning off the projector or rear TV, please refer to this article.

Note Regarding Wall Controls (Updated October 2024)

There is a touch screen on the wall that replaces the old wall controls above the church PC. This is the best way to turn the projector or TV on. Below you will see two screens are called out. A second one located under the projector is planned. As of October 2024, the one above the church PC is the only screen installed.

Power On Projector

To power on the projector, follow these steps:

1. Go to one of the two touch screens located in Mackey.
2. Either above the church PC or under the projector.
3. Locate the "Projector" button in the top left.
4. The button will be red when the projector is off, and will turn green when the projector is fully powered on.
5. Press the "Projector" button to power on the projector (see image below). This action will initiate the power-on sequence.
6. You will hear a beep from the projector and the red light on the underside of the projector will start flashing blue, indicating that it is powering on.
7. Please allow approximately 30 seconds for the projector to fully power on. During this time, be patient and avoid any further interaction with the projector.

Power On Rear TV

To power on the rear TV, follow these steps:

1. Go to one of the two touch screens located in Mackey.
2. Either above the church PC or under the projector.
3. Locate the "TV" button near the top left.
4. The button will be red when the TV is off, and will turn green when the TV is powered on.
5. Press the "TV" button to power on the rear TV (see image below). This action will initiate the power-on sequence.
6. Please allow a few seconds for the TV to fully power on. During this time, be patient and avoid any further interaction with the TV.