Auditorium Quick Set
The MNMS Auditorium QUICK SET system has the availability of 4 microphones:
2 wireless handheld microphones
1 wired microphone
1 podium (gooseneck) microphone
Using 4+ microphones will require the use of the MIDAS console located in the booth of the auditorium.
Please contact IT services for additional microphone requests.
Turning on Audio Power
Locate the tall black tower in the booth of the auditorium
TowerTurn the tower on by pushing the white Main Power button
Push the toggle switch under the power button to the left towards Quick Setup Mixer
Power Switch
Be sure to check the display in the window to ensure it says MNMSQuickSetup
Using the Projector and Screen
Locate the tall black tower in the booth of the auditorium
Turn the power on by pushing the white Main Power button
Push the toggle switch under the power button to the left towards Quick Setup Mixer (make sure screen says MNMSQuickSetup)
Open bottom doors of the podium - push, RED toggle switch to the ON position
Push the ON button located on the podium console under PROJECTOR
Select the input source on the podium console that you'll be using by doing the following:
Select LAPTOP to connect your laptop
Connect your laptop using the cable located in the pocket on the right side of the podium desk to your laptop
Connect the sound cable to your laptop's headphone jack if your presentation requires sound
Select VCR or DVD if you are playing a video using a media player located in the bottom of the podium (see Example 3)
Press the power button for the desired media player
Insert DVD or VHS, and control the media from the player itself
Push the OFF button on the podium console under PROJECTOR to power off the projector when you are finished
Using the Microphones
All microphones are located on the shelves inside the podium
A 25' XLR microphone cable is also located on the shelves for the wired mic if needed
Using the Lights
Important info regarding the MN Auditorium Lights
The following are instructions for basic House Lighting of the MN Auditorium. This will be adequate for basic presentations, meetings and/or events using the projector. More intricate lighting; including colors and special lighting features will require the assistance of IT Services.
Push PANIC to turn on all house lights. This works the same as the EXIT door keypad
Push the ON button on the left side of the panel (under PANIC) to activate the dimmer slides. You are now able to dim or brighten sections of the house lighting
Master Control to brighten or dim all lights at the same time (similar to PANIC)
Adjust the front row of house lights closest to the stage
Adjust the middle row of house lights
Adjust the rear row of house lights
Adjust the Sconces located on the house walls
This House Lighting Control Panel is located on the wall on Stage Right. This will actually be the LEFT side stage wall as you're looking at the stage.
There are also lighting keypads located at every EXIT door of the auditorium to control the house lighting. These keypads will NOT control the lighting electrics over the stage
Push PANIC to turn on all lighting in the house
Push OFF to turn all lighting off in the house
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