Room 2

AV EQUIPMENT

  • Projector
  • Speakers
  • HDMI cable
  • VGA cable
  • 3.5mm audio cable

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.

Using the Sound System

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. If you're playing audio from a phone/iPod, connect it to the AV input panel with a 3.5mm audio cable. If you're playing video from a computer, connect it with an HDMI cable instead. (You can also use a VGA cable + 3.5mm audio cable if necessary.)

  • If you're using an HDMI or VGA cable, the 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. Start playing audio on your device. Adjust the volume by pressing the ＋ or − buttons on the projector remote.

⚠️ NOTE: The master volume controls on your device (i.e. the controls on your keyboard) will have no effect.

  • However, the in-app volume controls in your media player (e.g. iTunes/YouTube) should still work.

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 projector volume using the projector remote.
  • 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.
  • Contact the IT Help Desk (ext. 372 / [email protected]) for support.