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General guidelines:
==== General guidelines: ====


1. Please do NOT turn off the power bar; it should have a red light
# Please do '''NOT''' turn off the power bar; it should have a red light [[File:ETB 536 pic1.png]]
# Please do NOT unplug the speakers from the provided computer
# Please do not unplug any HDMI cable shown in the picture below. There are two extra ports for HDMI connection on the top-left if necessary. [[File:ETB 536 pic2.png]]
# Please return the provided HDMI cable neatly on top of the computer and video canter
# Left-click and right-click refer to the default right-handed mouse configuration - reverse them if applicable


[[File:ETB 536 pic1.png]]
Adapters can be arranged for upon request from the [https://servicedesk.sept.mcmaster.ca ServiceDesk]


2. Please do NOT unplug the speakers from the provided computer
==== Troubleshooting Tips ====
 
3. Please do not unplug any HDMI cable shown in the picture below. There are two extra ports for HDMI connection on the top-left if necessary.
 
[[File:ETB 536 pic2.png]]
 
 
4. Please return the provided HDMI cable neatly on top of the computer and video centre
 
 
5. Please bring your own adapter if your device does not have an HDMI output port
 
 
6. Left-click and right-click refer to the default right-handed mouse configuration - reverse them
 
if applicable
 
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Using the provided computer, if you do not hear any sound:
Using the provided computer, if you do not hear any sound:


# Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up, and selected properly
## Left-click the speaker icon in your taskbar [[File:Task Tray.png]]
## Press/hold the right-arrow key on the keyboard until loud enough
## If there is a red circle with an X
### Right-click the speaker icon
### Click ''Sounds''
### Click ''Playback'',
### Right click an option on the list, and left-click Enable on the device marked with a black arrow [[File:Win 10 Sound settings.png]]
#### Repeat this if necessary for other devices
### In the ''Playback'' tab, test other devices by Clicking Set as Default Device. A green checkmark should appear [[File:Win 10 Sound Settings 2.png]]
#### Repeat if necessary
# Ensure the speakers are powered, on, and sound turned up
## The power bar should have a red light, and the speakers should have a blue light (both on the computer);
## Plug in the speakers, and press the Power button if necessary
## There is a Button Panel Crib Sheet in the drawer of the Computer and video center, follow the instructions on the crib sheet if necessary. [[File:ETB 536 pic4.png]][[File:ETB 536 pic3.png]]


1. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up, and selected properly
==== Personal Device Inputs ====
 
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
 
 
2. Ensure the speakers are powered, on, and sound turned up
 
a. The power bar should have a red light, and the speakers should have a blue light (both on the
 
computer); plug in the speakers, and press the Power button if necessary
 
There is a Button Panel Crib Sheet in the drawer of the Computer and video centre, follow the instructions on the crib sheet if necessary.
 
[[File:ETB 536 pic4.png]]
 
[[File:ETB 536 pic3.png]]
 
====== =============================================================================== ======
Using your own computer, if you do not hear any sound:
Using your own computer, if you do not hear any sound:


 
# Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up. See [https://kb.sept.mcmaster.ca/wiki/AV_Instructions:_ETB_536#Troubleshooting%20%Tips Troubleshooting Tips] above
3. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up
# Connect an Axillary (Headphone jacked) cable to the Audio Port on the cabinet.
 
# Turn up the volume on the cabinet as required.
a. Refer to 3a, 3b, and 3c
 
 
4. 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

Revision as of 11:36, 2 November 2023

General guidelines:

  1. Please do NOT turn off the power bar; it should have a red light
  2. Please do NOT unplug the speakers from the provided computer
  3. Please do not unplug any HDMI cable shown in the picture below. There are two extra ports for HDMI connection on the top-left if necessary.
  4. Please return the provided HDMI cable neatly on top of the computer and video canter
  5. Left-click and right-click refer to the default right-handed mouse configuration - reverse them if applicable
Adapters can be arranged for upon request from the ServiceDesk

Troubleshooting Tips

Using the provided computer, if you do not hear any sound:

  1. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up, and selected properly
    1. Left-click the speaker icon in your taskbar
    2. Press/hold the right-arrow key on the keyboard until loud enough
    3. If there is a red circle with an X
      1. Right-click the speaker icon
      2. Click Sounds
      3. Click Playback,
      4. Right click an option on the list, and left-click Enable on the device marked with a black arrow
        1. Repeat this if necessary for other devices
      5. In the Playback tab, test other devices by Clicking Set as Default Device. A green checkmark should appear
        1. Repeat if necessary
  2. Ensure the speakers are powered, on, and sound turned up
    1. The power bar should have a red light, and the speakers should have a blue light (both on the computer);
    2. Plug in the speakers, and press the Power button if necessary
    3. There is a Button Panel Crib Sheet in the drawer of the Computer and video center, follow the instructions on the crib sheet if necessary.

Personal Device Inputs

Using your own computer, if you do not hear any sound:

  1. Ensure your computer's sound is on and turned up. See Troubleshooting Tips above
  2. Connect an Axillary (Headphone jacked) cable to the Audio Port on the cabinet.
  3. Turn up the volume on the cabinet as required.