Computer HDMI is connected to Input C (usually via HDMI)
DVD Player is connected to Input B
Sound plays through the speaker on the cart
To use the main speakers, make sure the headphone cable is plugged into the splitter behind the projector
Turn up sliders 15 and 16
Turning On the Projector
Find the power button (furthest to the left).
Press it once. The projector will take about 30 seconds to warm up.
The image should appear on the screen automatically.
Choosing the Right Input
You’ll need to tell the projector what you want to watch:
To show the computer screen:
Press the “Input” button until “Input C” is shown
Wait until the projector switches
To show the DVD player:
Press the “Input” button until “Input B” is shown
Wait until the projector switches
If nothing happens, check that the computer or DVD player is turned on.
Adjusting the Picture
Use the Focus and Zoom rings on the projector lens.
Where’s the Sound?
Sound comes from the speaker on the cart.
Use slider 15 and 16 to add more sound into the big speakers.
Make sure the volume is up on your computer or DVD player, and the sound system is turned on.
See Module 2 if you need to review how to use computer audio
Turning It Off
Press the power button on the projector.
Quick Tips
No image? Make sure the input source is selected and the device is powered on.
Blurry picture? Adjust the focus ring on the lens.
The Projector Screen
Location of the Screen Control
The rocker switch for the projector screen is located behind the proscenium arch on stage right, directly next to the touchscreen lighting controller.
How to Operate the Screen
The switch has three positions:
Press Down – Lowers the screen.
Press Up – Raises the screen.
Center Position – Stops movement.
⚠️ Important: The screen will automatically stop at the fully up or fully down positions, but always return the switch to the center when not actively raising or lowering the screen. Leaving it up or down can damage the motor over time.
Baby Beluga is a song by Raffi about an imaginary beluga whale. We pass my belgua puppet around the room on the beat while we sing.
I keep the beat using a hotel bell and we pass, hug, pass, hug, pass, hug, pass, hug…
Lyrics: Baby beluga in the deep blue sea Swim so wild and you swim so free Heaven above and the sea below And a little white whale on the go
Baby beluga, baby beluga Is the water warm Is your mama home with you, so happy
Way down yonder where the dolphins play Where you dive and splash all day Waves roll in and the waves roll out See the water squirtin’ out of your spout
Baby beluga, oh, baby beluga Sing your little song Sing for all your friends, we like to hear you
When it’s dark, you’re home and fed Curl up, snug in your water bed Moon is shining and the stars are out Good night, little whale, good night
Baby beluga, oh, baby beluga With tomorrow’s sun, another day’s begun You’ll soon be wakin’
Baby beluga in the deep blue sea Swim so wild and you swim so free Heaven above and the sea below And a little white whale on the go You’re just a little white whale on the go
Good afternoon! I’m sorry I haven’t been doing daily updates, but I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone.
Here’s what I’m going to do: Daily updates here on my website. You do NOT need to do everything. All I want you to do for now is to visit the site when you want to sing something. Don’t worry about missing something. There are no assignments at the moment, just opportunities to sing some songs we normally do together in class!
Let’s start with a song I had my daughter Emma help with. I needed a child’s voice to do the repeats so you could sing along.
Next, I sang a German song I love doing in class. Try to follow along with Mein Hut:
Lastly, here is one of my favorite Just Dance videos: