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Using Classroom Tech


Steps to Connect to Equipment:

  1. Turn on the projector(s) with the Epson remote at the podium or by pressing the power button on the bottom of the projector(s).
  2. Plug the podium USB cable into your laptop.
    • This should connect you to the projector(s), a touchscreen monitor, ethernet, and an audio system via the docking station in the podium.
    • For windows users, this process should be plug-and-play.
    • If you are on a Mac, you will need to install DisplayLink drivers to connect to the displays.
  3. If there is an aux (3.5mm) audio cable on the podium, you may also need to plug this into your laptop to get sound.

Notes:

  • It is normal to hear a pop when connecting the cables.
  • You can arrange the displays and choose which displays are mirrored in your system display settings.
  • The audio device for your computer should be set to the Dell docking station.
  • The projectors will turn themselves off after 15 minutes with no connection, but they can be turned off manually by pressing the power button twice on the remote or on the projector itself.

Do not move the podium.  Moving the podium without the proper care can damage cables underneath resulting in degradation of projector services.

College Center Display Panels

  1. On the wall panel with orange button press the “on” button to turn on the center projector.
    • If you’d like to use both projectors, use the remote instead.
  2. Connect your computer to the USB cable at the desk.
  3. The volume of the in-speaker ceilings can be controlled via the volume knob on the wall panel.


Troubleshooting


If the projectors are not receiving any video signal, make sure the input selector on the wall panel is set to “Laptop”.


Double check cables are seated correctly.


If the speakers are not receiving any audio signal, make sure that the selected audio device is “Dell USB Audio”, and that the volume is turned up.


Notify the Helpdesk so we can get it checked out.


Important Notes


If you are using the wall panel to turn off the projector you will need to press the “Off” button twice. This is also the case when using the remote or the physical button on the projector.


The projectors require 5 minutes of cooldown after being turned off before turning on again. It is better to leave the projector on if there is a class immediately after yours. Please discuss with the next teacher if they will need it or not.


Do not yank on any VGA, Audio, or HDMI cable(s). Please pull gently and stop when resistance is felt. Continued pulling damages the cables and will lead to a degradation of services.


Notify Helpdesk of any issues immediately so we can address it as soon as possible.


Phone: 267-502-2680


Email: helpdesk@brynathyn.edu

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