MH 122 Projectors - Revision history

Steve410: /* Using the Main Projector with a Laptop */

2025-07-14T15:08:35Z

Using the Main Projector with a Laptop

Steve410: /* Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer */

2025-07-14T15:08:11Z

Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer

Steve410 at 15:05, 14 July 2025

2025-07-14T15:05:39Z

Pip: /* Video Configuration */

2025-03-27T14:28:31Z

Video Configuration

Pip: /* Video Configuration */

2025-03-27T14:12:19Z

Video Configuration

Steve410: /* Problems With The MH-122 Projectors? */

2025-03-21T16:02:10Z

Problems With The MH-122 Projectors?

Steve410 at 16:01, 21 March 2025

2025-03-21T16:01:35Z

Steve410 at 16:00, 21 March 2025

2025-03-21T16:00:56Z

Phil at 14:27, 7 June 2024

2024-06-07T14:27:18Z

Phil: Adapt instructions to new setup.

2019-10-28T19:06:32Z

Adapt instructions to new setup.

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 * At this point you may configure the projector as a second monitor on your laptop.  It will probably appear as a monitor named ''"Crestron Electronics, Inc 36"''.
-* {{red| '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please '''''shut it down''''' by pressing the power symbol button on the right border of the Crestron control panel to ''shut down the projector'', then press the up arrow on the screen control panel to ''raise the screen.'' }}
+* {{red| '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please '''''shut it down''''' by pressing the power symbol button on the right border of the control panel  (might be somewhat difficult to see, but it's there) to ''shut down the projector'', then press the up arrow on the screen control panel to ''raise the screen.'' }}
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 ** Touch the "Linux PC" button.
-* {{red| '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please '''''shut it down''''' by pressing the power symbol button on the right border of the Crestron control panel to ''shut down the projector'', then press the up arrow on the screen control panel to ''raise the screen.'' }}
+* {{red| '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please '''''shut it down''''' by pressing the power symbol button on the right border of the control panel (might be somewhat difficult to see, but it's there) to ''shut down the projector'', then press the up arrow on the screen control panel to ''raise the screen.'' }}
 === Video Configuration ===

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 * ''"Short-throw" projectors'' in each of the three small breakout rooms have connectors to be used with laptops.  The wall closest to each breakout room projector acts as the screen.
-The main room projector is controlled from the '''small Crestron control panel''' ''on the ugrad1/ugrad2 collaboration table''.
+The main room projector is controlled from the '''small control panel''' ''on the ugrad1/ugrad2 collaboration table''.
 {{red| '''NOTE:'''  When you are done using any of the projectors for your session, ''please remember to shut them down afterwards''.  If you were using the main room projector, please also raise the screen.}}
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 == Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer ==
-There is a '''small ''Crestron'' control panel''' on the collaboration table next to '''''ugrad1's''''' monitor.
+There is a '''small control panel''' on the collaboration table next to '''''ugrad1's''''' monitor.
 * Lower the projector screen.

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	The ugrad1 lab machine ''defaults to a side-by-side configuration'' for the monitor and projector. You can move windows to the projector by dragging them off the ''right'' side of the monitor screen. (Even though the projector screen is physically to the left of the monitor, you need to drag windows off the right side of the monitor to get them on the projector screen.)		The ugrad1 lab machine ''defaults to a side-by-side configuration'' for the monitor and projector. You can move windows to the projector by dragging them off the ''right'' side of the monitor screen. (Even though the projector screen is physically to the left of the monitor, you need to drag windows off the right side of the monitor to get them on the projector screen.)
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		+	{{messagebox\|The below information about mirroring the screen might or might not work. In Fedora 40, the OS for the 2024–2025 school year, it does not work; the option to mirror display content is disabled.\|type=warning}}

	In some cases, it may be more convenient to have the projector function as a ''mirror'' of the monitor. To activate this with the default login environment (Mate Desktop):		In some cases, it may be more convenient to have the projector function as a ''mirror'' of the monitor. To activate this with the default login environment (Mate Desktop):

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 === Video Configuration ===
-The ugrad1 lab machine ''defaults to a side-by-side configuration'' for the monitor and projector.  You can move windows to the projector by dragging them off the left side of the monitor screen.
+The ugrad1 lab machine ''defaults to a side-by-side configuration'' for the monitor and projector.  You can move windows to the projector by dragging them off the ''right'' side of the monitor screen.  (Even though the projector screen is physically to the left of the monitor, you need to drag windows off the right side of the monitor to get them on the projector screen.)
 In some cases, it may be more convenient to have the projector function as a ''mirror'' of the monitor.  To activate this with the default login environment (Mate Desktop):

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 ==Problems With The MH-122 Projectors?==
-If you have any issues with the MH 122 Projectors, please see our info on [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Audio-Visual_Support_Options#Issues_with_projector_connections_to_our_lab_Linux_system_.28ugrad1.29_in_MH-122 getting A/V support for issues with our projectors]
+If you have any issues with the MH 122 Projectors, please see our info on [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Audio-Visual_Support_Options#CS_Undergrad_Lab_MH_122_And_Its_Breakout_Rooms_Projectors getting A/V support for issues with our projectors]
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 [[Category:Audio-Visual]]

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	* {{red\| '''IMPORTANT!''' When you're done, please press the '''''"PWR OFF"''''' button on the input selection panel ''to turn off the projector''. }}		* {{red\| '''IMPORTANT!''' When you're done, please press the '''''"PWR OFF"''''' button on the input selection panel ''to turn off the projector''. }}
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		+	==Problems With The MH-122 Projectors?==

	If you have any issues with the MH 122 Projectors, please see our info on [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Audio-Visual_Support_Options#Issues_with_projector_connections_to_our_lab_Linux_system_.28ugrad1.29_in_MH-122 getting A/V support for issues with our projectors]		If you have any issues with the MH 122 Projectors, please see our info on [https://support.cs.jhu.edu/wiki/Audio-Visual_Support_Options#Issues_with_projector_connections_to_our_lab_Linux_system_.28ugrad1.29_in_MH-122 getting A/V support for issues with our projectors]

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 The undergrad lab/collaboration room in Malone Hall room 122 has various projectors available for presentation use:
-* A ''ceiling mounted projector'' in the main room is connected to the ''ugrad1'' lab machine and has video connectors on top of the ugrad1/ugrad2 table for use with laptops.  The screen for the projector automatically comes down in the front of the room when the projector is activated.
+* A ''ceiling mounted projector'' in the main room is connected to the ''ugrad1'' lab machine and has an HDMI connector on top of the ugrad1/ugrad2 table for use with laptops.
 * ''"Short-throw" projectors'' in each of the three small breakout rooms have connectors to be used with laptops.  The wall closest to each breakout room projector acts as the screen.
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 The main room projector is controlled from the '''small Crestron control panel''' ''on the ugrad1/ugrad2 collaboration table''.
-<span style="color:#ff0000"> '''NOTE:'''  When you are done using any of the projectors for your session, ''please remember to shut them down afterwards''.</span>
+<span style="color:#ff0000"> '''NOTE:'''  When you are done using any of the projectors for your session, ''please remember to shut them down afterwards''.  If you were using the main room projector, please also raise the screen.</span>
 == Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer ==
 There is a '''small ''Crestron'' control panel''' on the collaboration table next to '''''ugrad1's''''' monitor.
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 ** Press the down arrow on the screen control panel, which is on the wall below the clock.
-* Activate the Crestron panel.
+* Activate the projector.
-** If it's displaying the time and date with a dark background, touch the power icon on the right border of the display to turn it on.
+** If the projector is off, touch the power icon on the right border of the tabletop control panel to turn it on.  The green power LED on the projector will begin blinking.
-* Touch the "Linux PC" button.
+* Send ugrad1's video output to the projector.
 * <span style="color:#ff0000"> '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please '''''shut it down''''' by pressing the power symbol button on the right border of the Crestron control panel to ''shut down the projector'', then press the up arrow on the screen control panel to ''raise the screen.'' </span>
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 :** Go to the ''"Playback"'' tab in the '''PulseAudio Volume Control program''', find your program in the list and ''change its playback device to the HDMI output.''
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 ** If you only have DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA connectors on your laptop, you'll need an adapter.
-*There is a '''small Crestron''' control panel on the collaboration table next to the video input box.
+* Activate the projector.
-** If it's displaying the time and date with a dark background, touch the power icon on the right border of the display to turn it on.
+** If the projector is off, touch the power icon on the right border of the tabletop control panel to turn it on.  The green power LED on the projector will begin blinking.
-* Touch the "HDMI" button.
+* Send your laptop's video output to the projector.
 * At this point you may configure the projector as a second monitor on your laptop.  It will probably appear as a monitor named ''"Crestron Electronics, Inc 36"''.