Connect Your Computer to a Projector

Video Connectors

Before connecting, make sure you know what the different connectors look like.

VGA	HDMI

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
	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.

Type 1 (Crestron)
Type 2 (Extron)
Type 3 (Russell)

How to Connect a Laptop to a Projector - Extron and Russell Systems

Step	What to Do
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: For HDMI: The button will say either "HDMI" or "Laptop 2". For VGA: The button will say either "VGA" or "Laptop".
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
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. Note Audio will not work unless you also have the VGA video cable plugged in. For this reason, iPod audio will not play through the 1/8-inch cable.
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

Step	What to Do	How It Looks
1	Tap the touch panel to power on the AV system.
2	Tap to select Wireless Laptop. 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. Don't have AirMedia installed? To download and install AirMedia, see How to Download the AirMedia Application.
5	Fill out the fields in the login window. IP/Hostname: The IP address listed on the projector screen in parentheses User Name: Your NetID Login Code: The code listed on the projector screen.
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 Connect a Laptop Using Solstice - Crestron System

Step	What to Do	How It Looks
1	Tap the touch panel to power on the AV system.
2	Tap to select Wireless Laptop. The projector screen will lower from the ceiling.
3	Make note of the IP address and Key listed on the projector screen.
4	Enter the IP address in a web browser (like Chrome or Firefox).
5	Click Get the App & Join. This will download the Solstice client app.
6	Open the Solstice client app that you downloaded.
7	Click on the Enter IP tab.
8	Enter the IP address that was listed on the screen.
9	Click Go.
10	When prompted, enter the key that was listed on the screen, and click OK.
11	Choose what you want to share on the screen.
12	Make sure Desktop Audio is turned on.
12	When you're done presenting, click Stop Sharing, and then click Disconnect.
13	When prompted, click Yes to confirm.
14	To shut down the AV system, tap the power off button.
15	Tap Yes to confirm system shutdown.