Room 10

AV EQUIPMENT

  • Projector
  • Ceiling speakers
  • Lapel microphone
  • HDMI cable
  • VGA cable with 3.5mm audio cable attachments
  • Mini-DisplayPort > VGA adapter

Using the Projector

1. Find the projector remote on top of the black AV box and point it toward the projector. Then press ON.

2. The projector will beep, and after a few seconds its power button will turn blue.

  • Note: When the projector turns on, you may see the following message: HDMI | No Input. Check the input terminal. Please ignore this and proceed to the next step.

3. Plug your computer into the AV box's VGA or HDMI port. (Need a cable or adapter? See the note at the end of this section.)

  • The box's input panel should automatically select the correct source. (The indicator light will turn blue for HDMI, or red for VGA.)
  • If necessary, press the Input Select button to manually switch between an HDMI or VGA connection.

4. Your screen should now be visible on the projector. If it isn't, open your computer's display settings to mirror or extend your display.

  • Mac users: Click here to learn how to mirror or extend your display.
  • Windows 10 users: press Windows Key + P to mirror (i.e. "duplicate") or extend your display. Click here for instructions.
  • Windows 7 users: press Windows Key + P to mirror (i.e. "duplicate") or extend your display. Click here for instructions.

5. Remember to turn off the projector when you're done!

  • Press STANDBY on the remote to turn it off. A confirmation request will appear on the screen. Press STANDBY again to confirm.

Finding Cables & Display Adapters

  • There should be one VGA and one HDMI cable underneath (or already plugged into) the AV box.
  • If you need a display adapter, please ask for one at Reception. If Reception is closed, please ask Facilities instead.
  • If you’re using a VGA cable and need sound, plug a 3.5mm audio cable from your computer into the AV box's AUDIO IN jack. The VGA cable under the AV box should have audio cable attachments at each end (see Fig 1):
Fig. 1. VGA cable with audio cable attachments at each end.

Using the Sound System

1. Connect your device to the AV box's input panel with either an HDMI cable, or a 3.5mm audio cable.

  • If you're using an HDMI cable, plug it into the HDMI In port.
  • If you’re using a VGA cable and need sound, plug a 3.5mm audio cable from your computer into the AUDIO IN jack. The VGA cable under the AV box should have audio cable attachments at each end (see Fig 1 above).

2. Find the sound amplifier (Factor X-7240-4) in the AV box, and turn on its POWER switch.

  • Set the AUX dial to about 80%.
  • Set the MASTER dial to about 50% (we'll turn it up more after the next step).

3. Start playing audio on your device.

  • Set your device's volume to about 90%.
  • If your media player app has its own volume control, set that to about 90% as well.

4. Turn up the MASTER dial on the amplifier to hear the audio through the ceiling speakers.

  • There are no speakers at the front, so you'll need to stand at the centre of the room to test the volume level.

Using the Lapel Microphone

1. Turn on the microphone receiver at the bottom left of the AV box.

2. Find the lapel mic on top of the AV box. Open its back cover and insert two AA batteries.

  • If there is no microphone in the room, please contact Facilities, Regent Audio, or the IT Help Desk ([email protected] — you can also find us in the lower level offices).
  • If there are no spare batteries on top of the AV box, then ask for some at Reception.

3. Turn on the mic's power switch. The indicator light will turn red.

  • Attach the lapel mic to your shirt or collar and keep the transmitter pack somewhere secure (e.g. clipped to your belt or in your pocket).

4. Set the mic's volume by adjusting the INPUT 1 dial on the sound amplifier. Start at about 50% and make adjustments from there.

  • Test the microphone to make sure it works. If it sounds muffled, move it closer to your mouth. If you can't hear it, you may need to stand in the middle of the room as there are no speakers near the front.
  • Remember to turn off the mic during class breaks (especially when using the washroom!).

Troubleshooting

If the projector remote isn't working:

  • Remember to point the remote at the projector, not at the AV box.
  • If there is still no response, the batteries may need to be replaced. There should be extra AAA batteries at Reception.
  • If the remote still doesn't work, then manually press the blue button at the bottom of the projector to turn it on.

If your computer screen doesn't appear on the projector:

  • Check if light on the projector's power button is blue. If it's red (or off), the projector needs to be powered on.
  • Make sure that the projector's input source is set to HDMI1 even if you're connected via a VGA cable.
    • Press the SOURCE button on the remote to check the input source.
  • Check if your computer's display settings are set to "Mirror" or "Extend" your display. If "Extend" is enabled, try moving the mouse cursor off to the left or right of your screen until it appears on the projector. If this doesn't work, try the "Mirror" option instead.
  • Check that you have the correct display adapter. If you don't, please ask for one from Reception, Facilities (after office hours), or the IT Help Desk (ext. 372 / [email protected]).

If the sound isn't working:

  • Try increasing the master volume on your computer.
  • If you are using the VGA cable then remember to plug a 3.5mm audio cable from your computer into the AV box's headphone jack. (There should be audio cable plugs at both ends of the VGA cable.)
  • If you're using a MacBook with a Mini-DisplayPort > HDMI adapter and there's still no sound, try using a 3.5mm audio cable to connect your computer to the AV box.
  • Try adjusting the AUX and Master volume dials on the amplifier in the AV box.