Johnson
School
Cornell University
Atrium Sound System
(aka PA System)
Instructions for Operation
NOTE: These instructions are to be used as a reference guide. We recommend arranging a meeting with the AV staff (by emailing AV@johnson.cornell.edu for more in-depth instructions prior to your event.
I. BASICS
II. USING A MICROPHONE
III. USING THE CD PLAYER
For more advanced operations (i.e. Main Dining Room Sound, Subwoofer/Additional Speakers), contact AV@johnson.cornell.edu . Last Modified:
March 31, 2006
1. Open the cabinet
2. Flip the green switch to the on position. This will turn on everything except the amplifier.
3. Flip the power switch on the amplifiers to the right. This will turn on the amplifier.
4. Hit the buttons with the red lights next to them to unmute the speakers (labeled North, East, and West). If the light goes away, the speakers are live. If the light stays red, the speakers are muted.
5. Turn the labeled master volume knob to the right to increase the sound for the whole system.
6. To turn off the system, follow the above steps in reverse. 1. All the microphones (3 handheld, one lavaleire) have tape with a letter on it. The letter corresponds to the volume knob used for the microphone. Make sure the letters on the microphone and the volume knob match.
2. Turn the microphone on using the switch on the bottom of the microphone.
3. Turn the corresponding volume knob top the right to increase sound.
4. If you want a microphone stand, make sure you include a request for one when you email AV for your event. 1. After following the steps in section 1, make sure the CD player is turned on.
2. Insert the CD into the player.
3. Make sure the volume knob marked "CD" is at least somewhat up to ensure sound will come out of the speakers.