Podium instructions
To view any media device
- Power up projector by using Grey remote.
- Press (RED) button (on remote)
Select Source
The only input that you will ever need to select on the silver remote is HDMI #6 on projector remote.
- Laptop VGA (On extron is Input 2 )
- To use a laptop’s VGA connection, connect the provided VGA cable to your PC.
- Connect the mini audio cable to your PC 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 pane select “Mirror displays”
NOTE: If you do not have VGA 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 to 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**
- Laptop HDMI (On extron is Input 3 )
HDMI Laptop connection
- To use a Laptop’s HDMI connection connect the provided HDMI cable to the PC.
- 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 Extron
**Macintosh laptops sometimes require an adapter to connect to either HDMI or VGA cables**
- Blu-Ray (On extron is Input 4 )
- The Blu-Ray player will typically default to your projector screen unless it is off.
- Turn on the Blu-Ray player. The ON button is on the top/frront of the player. Special menu options are available on the Blu-Ray player remote control.
- Troubleshooting
- Each input is assigned a number in the Grey Extron 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: 2= VGA, 3=HDMI, 4= Blu-ray. 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 grey box and you can switch to your device.
- Volume control
- Use volume control buttons on remote
- Power OFF
- To turn off the projector please push the RED power button on the remote. Hit again to confirm the power off of the projector
- Please remember to turn off any other devices that you might of turned on.
Please shut down projector at end of class!
For Help Computer or internet
Please call 773 442 4357 or 4357 or H.E.L.P or email helpdesk@neiu.edu
For Help with AV please call 773 442 5060 or callctr@neiu.edu