AV how-to
Last updated: June 2009
There's a description of the current audio system under AV Setup
Contents
Basics
The television should always be set to Video 1.
The main receiver (Pioneer) controls most devices on 3W.
The secondary receiver (Technics) controls audio output to the rest of the floor.
To watch satellite television
Make sure the television and satellite box (DirectTV) are on. The receiver input should be dialed to TV/SAT. The satellite box has controls to change channel.
To play VHS
The receiver should be dialed to VCR/DVR.
To play a CD/DVD
The receiver should be dialed to DVD/LD. Turn on the television.
To listen to music from piwest.mit.edu
Use alsamixer to control which rooms hear music. Front is TV lounge. Side is Munroe bathroom. LFE is the kitchen area. The main receiver should be dialed to CD. Side and LFE are amplified from the secondary receiver (Technics), which should be set to CD.
To play video games
Consoles are located beneath the projector. Games and controllers are on shelves or in boxes. The receiver should be dialed to AUX or you can use the projector's speakers.
To use the PC
A DVI cable runs to the projector (you must be in 1024x768 mode). For sound, the receiver should be dialed to CDR/TAPE.
To use the projector
All of the necessary cables should be hanging from the projector. The projector has a remote controller for changing settings.
To receive calls with the lounge phone
1-617-225-6749
DO NOT SWAP CABLES UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED.
ASK A PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR ASSISTANCE BEFORE EXPERIMENTING.
DO NOT MAKE A LOT OF NOISE AFTER MIDNIGHT.
TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED.
