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IntroductionThis page explains how to make a classroom projector show your computer's screen.
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Video Connectors
Before connecting, make sure you know what the different connectors look like.
| VGA | HDMI |
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If your computer doesn't have a port to match one of these connectors, you'll need to use the video adapter that IT gave you when you received your Biola computer.
Audio Connectors
| 1/8-inch Audio for Use with VGA | HDMI Without a Video Adapter | HDMI with a Video Adapter |
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 | No additional audio connector is needed for HDMI. | If you're using an HDMI-to-VGA adapter with a Windows computer, make sure to enable sound through the 1/8-inch cable. |
Control Panels
Not all classrooms have the same control panel. The three types of control panels are shown below.
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| Type 2 (Extron) |  |
| Type 3 (Russell) |  |
How to Connect a Laptop to a Projector - Extron and Russell Systems
| Step | What to Do |
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| 1 | Plug the VGA or HDMI cable into your computer. Use a video adapter if necessary. |
| 2 | Walk over to the control panel and push the proper video button:
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| 3 | If you're using an Extron control panel, push the ON button to turn on the projector. You should now see video on the projector. |
| 4 | When you're done with your presentation, push the OFF or Projector Off button on the control panel. |
How to Connect a Laptop Using HDMI or VGA - Crestron System
| Step | What to Do | How It Looks | |||||||||||
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| 1 | Tap the touch panel to power on the AV system. |  | |||||||||||
| 2 | Tap to select HDMI Laptop or VGA Laptop. The projector screen will lower from the ceiling. |  | |||||||||||
| 3 | Plug the HDMI or VGA cable into your computer. Use a video adapter if necessary. | ||||||||||||
| 4 | If you're using VGA, plug in the 1/8-inch audio cable.
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| 5 | When you're done with your presentation, tap the power off button. |  | |||||||||||
| 6 | Tap Yes to confirm system shutdown. |  |
How to Connect a Laptop Using AirMedia - Crestron System
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| 1 | Tap the touch panel to power on the AV system. | | |||||
| 2 | Tap to select AirMedia. The projector screen will lower from the ceiling. |  | |||||
| 3 | Make note of the IP address and Code listed on the projector screen. |  | |||||
| 4 | Run the AirMedia application. If a warning window appears, click OK.
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| 5 | Fill out the fields in the login window.
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| 6 | Click Connect. | ||||||
| 7 | Click the pause button if you want to freeze the screen so that viewers can't see what you're doing on your computer. Click the stop button to disconnect from AirMedia. |  | |||||
| 8 | When you're done with your presentation, tap the power off button. | | |||||
| 9 | Tap Yes to confirm system shutdown. | |
How to Manually Raise or Lower the Projector Screen - Crestron System
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| 1 | Tap the Settings button. |  | ||||||||||
| 2 | Tap the Up or Down button to control the screen.
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| 3 | Tap the Close button to exit the settings screen. Example: If you're already using HDMI, tap the HDMI laptop button. |