General Podium Instructions
To use the projector, follow these steps:
- Press the power ON button. You should hear a beep
- To switch between sources, use this button. HDMI #6 This is the only input you will ever need. All switching of sources is done automatically or via your plugging in devices.
HDMI Laptop connection input 3 on AV switcher.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to you laptop.
note: Even if the blue ray player is on, this HDMI signal override the Blu-Ray player.
The HDMI cable also sends audio to the projector. Yet , you may need to check your system preferences to verify that the audio is routed to the HDMI or Extron
Mac laptops sometimes require an adapter to connect to either HDMI or VGA cables
Blu-Ray player connection input 2 on AV switcher
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. Special menu options are available on the Blu-Ray player emote control.
4. Be sure input 2 on Extron auto switcher is selected.
VGA Laptop connection input 4 on the Av switcher.
1. To use a laptops VGA, Connect the provided VGA cable to your PC.
2. Be sure to connect the mini audio cable to your laptops headphone jack. 
3. For Wired internet connection plug in the Ethernet cable into you laptop
4. If you need help hooking up to our wireless access please click on the link Secured Wireless access or for General wireless information go to Wireless Wi-Fi/ VPN
When connecting a Laptop please remember to mirror 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 and may need further help. If so please contact us at the number below.
- Volume Control for each devise is on the bottom left of the remote
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 = Blu Ray, 3 = HDMI, 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 grey box and you can switch to your device.
Please shut down projector at end of class
• To turn off projector, press the Power OFF button on the remote control.
- You will need to press the same button again to confirm
• Please turn off the main power of the podium amplifier as well.
For help with Audio Visual Systems
AV problems Please call 773 442- 5060
For help with computer or internet problems Please call 773 442 4357 or Ext 4357