Podium Connection Instructions
Use silver remote to turn on the projector
**Volume control: Use volume control buttons on the silver remote.
SOURCE SELECTION
1. The only input that you will ever need to select on the silver remote is Digital Link (#5).
a. All switching of sources is done automatically or via your plugging in devices.
2. Be sure Switcher is selected to correct input
1= Blu ray, 2= Guest HDMI
Blu-Ray Player
1. The Blu-Ray player will typically default to your projector screen unless it is off.
2. To turn on the Blu-Ray player. The ON button is on the top/front of the player.
3. Be sure input 1 is selected on AV switcher.
4. Special menu options are available on the Blu-Ray player remote control.
3. HDMI Laptop connection
1. To use a laptop’s HDMI connection, connect the provided HDMI cable to your Laptop.
2. Be sure Input 2 is selected on AV switcher.
2. Even if the Blu-Ray player is on, this HDMI signal will override the Blu-Ray player.
3. The HDMI cable also sends audio to the projector. Yet, you may need to 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** PLEASE NOTE: Mac users when using a newer Mac and hdmi connection you must have a 4K adapter for image to work in this room.
VGA Laptop connection
1. To use a laptop’s VGA connection, connect the provided VGA cable to your laptop.
a. 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!
2. Connect the Mini audio cable to send audio to the projector. Verify in your system preferences that audio is routed to the headphone or external speaker.
- When connecting a laptop Please remember to mirror or duplicate your image by either pressing FN + F8 or Windows key
+ 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.
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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”
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NOTE: If you do not have a VGA or HDMI 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**
--------------Please shut down projector at end of class---------------
You will need to press the power button a second time to confirm shutdown sequence
For assistance Av Equipment call 773 442 5060 or email callctr@neiu.edu. For help with Internet connectivity or computer problems dial the help desk at EXT. 4357
or call 773-442-4357