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AirMedia is a system that allows users to wirelessly cast their laptop/phone/tablet screens to a conference room's displays.  AirMedia is now built into some of our A/V conference rooms.  Currently supported rooms include:
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[https://www.crestron.com/Products/Featured-Solutions/Airmedia AirMedia] is a system that allows users to wirelessly cast their laptop/phone/tablet screens to a conference room's displays.  AirMedia is now built into some of our A/V conference rooms.  Currently supported rooms include:
 
 
* MH-107
 
  
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* MH-122 (CS Undergrad Lab.)
 
* MH-122 (CS Undergrad Lab.)
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Let's say you're in a meeting in MH-107 with your laptop.  MH-107 has two side-by-side large TV monitors.  You have a slide presentation that you want displayed on the screens.  Simply activate AirMedia on laptop and you can cast to those screens.
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==Configuring AirMedia in a Supported CS Conference/Meeting Room or the MH-122 Ugrad Lab==
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==Configuring & Running AirMedia In The MH-122 Ugrad Lab==
  
 
Please follow these steps to connect your laptop to the display screens in AirMedia-supported rooms:
 
Please follow these steps to connect your laptop to the display screens in AirMedia-supported rooms:
  
* Turn on the TVs/projector using the Crestron touch panel.
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* Turn on the TVs/projector using the Crestron touch panel.  
  
 
* On the Crestron's touch panel, choose AirMedia source.
 
* On the Crestron's touch panel, choose AirMedia source.
  
* The TV/projector will display some information.
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* The projector will display some information on the bottom left corner.
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<pre>Present Using Wireless
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  Visit:http://<some IP address>
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  Code:<4 digit code></pre>
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* On your laptop, in a web browser, enter the URL that is provided to you by the TV/projector.
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* Your browser will display a ''Download AirMedia Utility'' window.
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* Choose ''Client for Mac'' or ''Client for Windows'', as appropriate.  
  
* On your laptop, enter the URL that is provided to you by the TV/projector.  For example, in MH-107, you'll enter http://10.161.160.230
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* Save and run the downloaded program.
  
* The TVs/projector will also provide a code.  
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* A Crestron AirMedia interface will appear on your screen. (If you don't see it, it might be hidden behind existing windows.)
  
* On your laptop, enter the code provided by the TVs/projector.
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* A second window, ''Enter the code for <IP address displayed on the TV/Projector>'' will appear.
  
* A driver will automatically load onto your laptop if this is the first time you're using AirMedia.
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* In the "Enter the code" window, enter the 4-digit code found at the bottom left of the Projector (same Code mentioned earlier) and click ''OK''.
  
* Your laptop's display will appear on the TVs/projector.
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* AirMedia will display your laptop's display on the TV/projector.
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** This includes sound, so make sure your laptop's audio is not too loud when connecting to AirMedia.
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* You can use the Crestron AirMedia interface on your laptop to control your connection.
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==Shutting Down Your AirMedia Connection==
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Once your presentation is completed...
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* Stop the connection using the Crestron AirMedia interface on your laptop.
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* At the Crestron tablet display at the front of the room, click ''Exit'' to begin shutting down the Projector system.  
  
 
==IMPORTANT NOTES!==
 
==IMPORTANT NOTES!==
  
* Only one device can be shared to the TVs/projector at a time.
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* ''Only '''one''' device'' can be shared to the projector at a time.
  
* AirMedia will have a ''control window'' on your device to end the connection when you are finished.
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* A brief version of the above directions can be found in the rooms supporting AirMedia.
  
* A brief version of the above directions can be found in the rooms supporting AirMedia.
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[[Category:Audio-Visual]]

Latest revision as of 16:55, 22 April 2022

AirMedia is a system that allows users to wirelessly cast their laptop/phone/tablet screens to a conference room's displays. AirMedia is now built into some of our A/V conference rooms. Currently supported rooms include:

  • MH-122 (CS Undergrad Lab.)


Configuring & Running AirMedia In The MH-122 Ugrad Lab

Please follow these steps to connect your laptop to the display screens in AirMedia-supported rooms:

  • Turn on the TVs/projector using the Crestron touch panel.
  • On the Crestron's touch panel, choose AirMedia source.
  • The projector will display some information on the bottom left corner.
Present Using Wireless
  Visit:http://<some IP address> 
  Code:<4 digit code>
  • On your laptop, in a web browser, enter the URL that is provided to you by the TV/projector.
  • Your browser will display a Download AirMedia Utility window.
  • Choose Client for Mac or Client for Windows, as appropriate.
  • Save and run the downloaded program.
  • A Crestron AirMedia interface will appear on your screen. (If you don't see it, it might be hidden behind existing windows.)
  • A second window, Enter the code for <IP address displayed on the TV/Projector> will appear.
  • In the "Enter the code" window, enter the 4-digit code found at the bottom left of the Projector (same Code mentioned earlier) and click OK.
  • AirMedia will display your laptop's display on the TV/projector.
    • This includes sound, so make sure your laptop's audio is not too loud when connecting to AirMedia.
  • You can use the Crestron AirMedia interface on your laptop to control your connection.

Shutting Down Your AirMedia Connection

Once your presentation is completed...

  • Stop the connection using the Crestron AirMedia interface on your laptop.
  • At the Crestron tablet display at the front of the room, click Exit to begin shutting down the Projector system.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

  • Only one device can be shared to the projector at a time.
  • A brief version of the above directions can be found in the rooms supporting AirMedia.