Podium instructions
(Web cart is in front)
Podium Connection Instructions.
Use the Silver remote to turn on the projector.
Source Selection
- The only input that you will ever need to select on the silver remote is HDMI.
- All switching of sources is done automatically or via your plugging in device.
Blu-Ray player
- The Blu-Ray player will typically default to your projector screen unless it is off.
- To turn on the Blu-Ray player. The ON button is on the top/front of the player.
- Special menu options are available on the Blu-Ray player remote control.
HDMI Laptop connection
- To use a Laptop’s HDMI connection connect the provided HDMI cable into your laptop.
- Even if the Blu-Ray player is on, This HDMI signal will override the Blu-ray player.
- The HDMI Cable also sends audio to the projector yet you may need check your system preferences to verify that audio is routed to HDMI or Crestron.
**Macintosh laptops sometimes require an adapter to connect to either HDMI or VGA cables**
Troubleshooting:
Each input is assigned a number in the black Crestron box on the shelf next to the Blu-Ray player. Each number has an LED light that shows signal to that input. Typically the following applies: 1. = Blank, 2. = HDMI , 3. = Blu-Ray, 4. = VGA. If you do not see a light then no input is detected and you have a connection issue. Otherwise, the input being displayed shines green, and any other source waiting to be selected shines orange. If you need another input to display, push the designated button (if Orange) on the black box and you can switch to your device.
- For Wired internet connection connect the Ethernet cable to your laptop.
- If you hook up to our wireless access please click on the link General Wireless access. If you are trying to connect to the Unsecured wireless access click on this link We suggest this link.
VGA Laptop
- To use a laptop’s VGA connection, connect the provided VGA cable into your laptop.
- Connect the mini audio cable to your laptops head phone jack.
Be sure the audio is routed the headphone or external speaker.
- Turn off the Blu-Ray player. The ON/OFF button is on the top front of the player.
If the Blu-Ray player is on, it will always override the VGA connection!
- Please remember to mirror your image by either pressing FN + F8 or
+ P ( Select mirror or Duplicate image). If these options do not work you might have to go to Graphic display options and may need further help. If so please contact us at the number below.
- Mac users click the Mac symbol
choose System Preferences. Choose displays click arrangement tab. In lower left corner of the Arrangement panel select “Mirror displays”
NOTE: If you do not have a VGA port you will need to get your own adapter. Click on the ADAPTERS link and you can see the different types of adapters that are available and will have to purchase.
IF you need help finding the adapter you need. Please set up a meeting with us and we will be happy to help you find the adapter you need
**Macintosh laptops sometimes require an adapter to connect to either HDMI or VGA cables**
Hybrid web carts directions
Web cart instructions. (This TV is a Touch screen TV.)
1) Turn on the TV. Either by the power button on TV or remote. Aim remote at power button area on TV.
Remotes are stored in storage bin on TV cart or at the podium. PLEASE RETURN REMOTE WHEN DONE.
2) Turn on camera using the remote. Press the power button.
(Vaddio is the camera)(aim remote at camera)
3) When camera has power a white light along the side of the camera will turn on.
4) Be sure the correct source is selected.
On board PC.
On the remote, be sure to select OPS (on board computer)
If it is not on when you turn on the TV push the OPS button on the TV remote.
HDMI (you can use this to connect your own laptop.) hdmi 2
1) Be sure the correct HDMI port is selected. Push HDMI button on remote 2 times. HDMI 1 is first. HDMI 2 is second.
2) Connect the HDMI Cable provided into your laptop. This is located on the or in the shelf on the TV cart.
3) Turn ON your Laptop
4) If you wish to let the Newline interact with your laptop plug in the USB cable provided. This is located on the or in the shelf on the TV cart. This will not connect the camera to your laptop. This will allow the Tvs touch screen feature to act like a mouse to your laptop.
When Connecting a Laptop Please remember to mirror/duplicate your image by either pressing FN + F8 or 
+ P (Select Mirror image). If these options do not work you might have to go to Graphic display options
Web services
1) Be sure the Tv is on. If using Onboard computer push the OPS button on the remote. The PC button on remote does not mean the Onboard computer on the TV.
2) Put finger on middle of screen and swipe up.
3) Do not use any log in with name or password just tap the arrow on the password box.
4) On the TV’s built in computer go to a search engine by touching the tv where the search engine icon is located. Touch the tv where zoom icon is twice give it a few seconds to start.. If there is no zoom icon go to a search engine and on the address bar type neiu-edu.zoom.us.
5) Touch the search engine address bar. A keypad screen will show up. Touch the Tv on the keypad and type neiu-edu.zoom.us or zoom log in.
6) Use your log in to log into zoom.
7) Be sure to run a test of the camera and the mic to be sure the camera and mic on the system is working.
Remember to log out of your account when you are finished.
Camera
Use the remote to control the camera. The lens on the camera is a stationary lens. The camera moves by digital moving and zooming.
Use the arrow keys to move image left or right or up and down.
To use auto tracking use auto button on the remote. This will enable the auto features on the camera.
The auto features are auto tracking which will track any person moving within the cameras view. It also auto focus and auto zooms.
To Disable the Auto feature push the Man (manual button on the remote or any of the control buttons for the camera)
You can use the camera presets to set a camera view you would like to have the camera remember.
Hold the set button while pushing one of the number buttons for a few seconds. The camera will now remember that view.
Push the button for the saved view and the camera will go to the preset views you have saved.
Note the remote goes to standby mode after a brief period of inactivity. Press a button to wake it up.
Newline Cast / Display note
Go to the Newline onboard computer or OPS. Push OPS button on remote.
Put finger on middle bottom of screen and swipe up.
Log in screen will appear DO NOT ENTER A PASSWORD. Just hit the arrow next the box.
Window system will start up.
Go to the Newline cast Icon. Tap it twice.
Newline cast will start up.
Note: if you are planning to do multi view grid we suggest that you be sure to set DNS to Moderator mode. Do this by going into the settings icon. Touch system Icon.
If you do not have the app on your device. Go to a search engine such as google chrome. In the address bar type displaynote.com/join
This will bring up a page that will direct you to an app store
Go to app store and download app.
If you already have the app just open up the app.
Open the DN app.
Once the DN app opens you will see the following screen.
Type in the Session number on the TV into the app box that says Session ID.
Enter in a name.
The TV will now connect your device to the TV.
If you already have the app just open up the app.
Tap on the name you wish to have present. Tap invite.
The presenter will have to accept the invite.
Your presenter can now share there devices pic, mirror image, files. You can have a Max of 6 waiting presenters.
Presenters need to remember to disconnect their device when done presenting.
If doing several Presenters go to the settings and tap on settings.
Tap on session management. Select Moderator mode. Set to on.
Once set tap on x on upper right of pop up window.
Have presenters log into DN(display note).
Tap on Grid
Tap the names you want to join.
This will allow you to have a max of 4 presenters at a time at the same time. (Sound will not work with this option)
Presenters will have to accept to log on.
Once done presenters will need to disconnect for DN when finished or the moderator can tap the x in the upper right corner of presenters box.
If wanting to add a new presenter tap on the name you wish to add.
When finished tap on exit grid view.
When done with Newline cast/DN tap Exit.
Power down
When powering down the TV push the power button once and then a second time to confirm that you wish to shut down the TV. The computer will shut down with the TV.
Please shut down projector at end of class
- To turn off projector, press the power OFF button.
- You will need to press once again to confirm.
- Please turn off the main power to any other device that you might have turned on.
For help with Audio Visual System call 773 442 5060 or email callctr@neiu.edu For problems with the INTERNET or Computer problems.
Call 773-442-4357 or Ext 4357 (or HELP) or email helpdesk@neiu.edu
or use our teamdynamix system location on the NEIUportal.