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Usage
==Room Overview==


1 . The desktop is automatically connected to the projector
The image below highlights the location of the 3 main components of the AV system:


# Projector control panel (mounted on wall)
# Instructor's desk and computer (already connected via HDMI)
# The pull down projector screen


a. If the desktop and the projector are on, but there is no image, press HDMI or Source Search on the remote to switch the source (may need to be pressed a couple of times
[[File:ETB 537 room overview annotated.png|521x521px]]


[[File:ETB 537 projector remote.jpg|305x305px]]
==Control Panel==


3. To use a separate device, connect it to the extra HDMI cable, and switch Source as needed
The control panel has 3 main functions, described and shown below.


a. Please bring your own adapter if your device does not have an HDMI output port
# Turn the projector On and Off. Press the LHS to turn On and RHS to turn Off (while it looks like 1 button it is actually 2)
# Toggle between the 2 sources (HDMI cable connected to desktop, and free HDMI cable that can be connected to laptop)
# Turn volume up / down (RHS up, LHS down)
[[File:ETB 537 control panel annotated.png|520x520px]]


[[File:ETB 537 podium HDMI cable.jpg|243x243px]]
==Projecting from Desktop==


# The desktop at the Instructor's desk is already connected to the projector. Just log in.
# On the control panel (reference [insert ref]):
## Press the ON button
## If you only see a blue screen, press the input toggle button to switch input to desktop


Using provided computer, if you do not see any image on the screen:1. Ensure the projector is on
==Projecting from Laptop==


a. The POWER and LAMP lights will be green if the projector is on as well as the fans
# Locate the free (unplugged) HDMI cable at the instructor's desk. This should be around the back of the monitor, see image below.
# Plug the HDMI cable into your laptop
# On the control panel (reference [insert ref]):
## Press the ON button
## If you see a blue screen or the desktop computer screen, press the input toggle button to switch input to the laptop


Location of the free HDMI cable:


2. Ensure the HDMI splitter is powered and plugged in
[[File:ETB 537 HDMI cable location annotated.png|693x693px]]
 
a. There should be 4 plugs with 4 red lights (bottom left is for power - do NOT unplug, bottom
 
right is for input, top left is for projector - do NOT unplug, top right is for monitor - do NOT
 
unplug)
 
[[File:The projector7.png]]
 
b. Ensure each cable is properly plugged in - remove and replug (ensure correct orientation)
 
 
Using the provided computer, if you do not hear any sound:
 
3. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up, and selected properly
 
a. Left-click the speaker icon in your taskbar, press/hold the right-arrow key on the keyboard
 
until loud enough
 
b. If there is a red circle with an X, right-click the speaker icon, left-click Sounds, left click
 
Playback, right click an option on the list, and left-click Enable; repeat this + 3a if necessary
 
c. On the same menu as 3b, left-click Set as Default Device, test by repeating 3a , and repeat
 
this if necessary
 
 
Using your own computer, if you do not hear any sound:
 
4. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up
 
a. Refer to 3a, 3b, and 3c
 
 
 
5. Bring your own speakers, and ensure they are selected properly
 
a. Ensure your speakers are properly powered and connected to your computer (this varies
 
according to your speakers)
 
b. Repeat 3a, 3b, and 3c as necessary

Latest revision as of 16:05, 5 February 2026

Room Overview

The image below highlights the location of the 3 main components of the AV system:

  1. Projector control panel (mounted on wall)
  2. Instructor's desk and computer (already connected via HDMI)
  3. The pull down projector screen

Control Panel

The control panel has 3 main functions, described and shown below.

  1. Turn the projector On and Off. Press the LHS to turn On and RHS to turn Off (while it looks like 1 button it is actually 2)
  2. Toggle between the 2 sources (HDMI cable connected to desktop, and free HDMI cable that can be connected to laptop)
  3. Turn volume up / down (RHS up, LHS down)

Projecting from Desktop

  1. The desktop at the Instructor's desk is already connected to the projector. Just log in.
  2. On the control panel (reference [insert ref]):
    1. Press the ON button
    2. If you only see a blue screen, press the input toggle button to switch input to desktop

Projecting from Laptop

  1. Locate the free (unplugged) HDMI cable at the instructor's desk. This should be around the back of the monitor, see image below.
  2. Plug the HDMI cable into your laptop
  3. On the control panel (reference [insert ref]):
    1. Press the ON button
    2. If you see a blue screen or the desktop computer screen, press the input toggle button to switch input to the laptop

Location of the free HDMI cable:

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