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The undergrad lab/collaboration room in Malone Hall room 122 has various projectors available for presentation use:
 
The undergrad lab/collaboration room in Malone Hall room 122 has various projectors available for presentation use:
  
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:* 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.
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* 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.
  
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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.
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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.
  
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The main room projector may be controlled from either the '''Crestron panel''' ''in the wall to the right of the screen (and to the right of the printer)'' or from the '''''small'' Crestron control panel''' ''on the ugrad1/ugrad2 collaboration table''.  These instructions will only cover the latter panel, as it's generally more convenient.
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The main room projector is controlled from the '''small Crestron control panel''' ''on the ugrad1/ugrad2 collaboration table''.
  
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'''NOTE:  When done using the projector for your session, ''please remember to shut down the projector''.'''
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'''NOTE:  When done using the projector for your session, ''please remember to shut down the projector at the Crestron panel''.'''
 
  
  
 
== Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer ==
 
== Using the Main Projector With The ugrad1 Linux Lab Computer ==
  
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'''''NOTE:  As of September, 2018, the projector is undergoing new configuration work and is currently unavailable.  We will update when it becomes available, which we think will be soon.  The following instructions will probably change once the system becomes available again.'''''
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There is a '''small ''Crestron'' control panel''' on the collaboration table next to '''''ugrad1's''''' monitor.
  
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The following instructions will probably change once the system becomes available again.
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* Lower the projector screen.
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** Press the down arrow on the screen control panel, which is on the wall below the clock.
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There is a '''small ''Crestron'' control panel''' on the collaboration table next to '''''ugrad1's''''' monitor.  
 
  
 
* Activate the Crestron panel.
 
* Activate the Crestron panel.
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** If it's blank, touch anywhere on the screen to turn it on.
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** 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.
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** If it is displaying the message ''"Welcome to the Computer Science UG Lab"'' and has a button labeled '''"START"''', press the Start button.  
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** If it's displaying the time and date with a ''light'' background, touch the computer icon in the lower lefthand corner (right next to the home icon).
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** If it already has a bunch of control buttons visible, go the the next step.
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** If it's already shows "Present a Source", go the the next step.
  
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* Press the "PC" button in the "Input Select" group.  The screen should lower (if it's not already down) and the projector will turn on (if it's not already on).  It will take about 30 seconds before the projector starts displaying an image.
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* Touch the "Linux PC" button.
  
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* '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please press the "System Shutdown" button on the Crestron control panel, then press "Yes" when asked if you're sure.  This will turn off the projector and raise the screen.
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* '''IMPORTANT!'''  When you're done with the projector, please press 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.
  
 
=== Video Configuration ===
 
=== Video Configuration ===
  
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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.
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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 left side of the monitor 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):
 
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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== Using the Main Projector with a Laptop ==
 
== Using the Main Projector with a Laptop ==
  
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* Plug your laptop into the white box on top of the table closest to the printer.  
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* Lower the projector screen.
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** The box accepts either '''VGA''' or '''HDMI''' connections.
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** Press the down arrow on the screen control panel, which is on the wall below the clock.
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**  If you only have DVI or DisplayPort on your laptop, you'll need an adapter.
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**  If you use the VGA connector and you want to use the room's speakers, you'll need to connect an audio cable from your laptop's speaker or line out jack to the audio jack on the box.
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* Plug your laptop into the HDMI cable on top of the table closest to the printer.  
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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.  
 
*There is a '''small Crestron''' control panel on the collaboration table next to the video input box.  
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** If it's blank, touch anywhere on the screen to turn it on.  
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** 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.
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** If it is displaying the message ''"Welcome to the Computer Science UG Lab"'' and has a button labeled '''"START"''', press the Start button.
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** If it's displaying the time and date with a ''light'' background, touch the computer icon in the lower lefthand corner (right next to the home icon).
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** If it already has a bunch of control buttons visible, go the the next step.
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** If it's already shows "Present a Source", go the the next step.
  
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*Press the "Laptop" button in the ''"Input Select"'' group.
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* Touch the "HDMI" button.
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**  The screen should lower (if it's not already down) and the projector will turn on (if it's not already on).
 
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** It will take about 30 seconds before the projector starts displaying an image.
 
  
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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"''.
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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"''.
  
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* '''IMPORTANT!''' When you're done with the projector, please press the "System Shutdown" button on the Crestron control panel, then press "Yes" when asked if you're sure.  This will turn off the projector and raise the screen.
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* '''IMPORTANT!''' When you're done with the projector, please press 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.
  
 
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Revision as of 15:39, 27 September 2018

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.
  • "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.

NOTE: When done using the projector for your session, please remember to shut down the projector.


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.

  • Lower the projector screen.
    • Press the down arrow on the screen control panel, which is on the wall below the clock.
  • Activate the Crestron panel.
    • 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 it's displaying the time and date with a light background, touch the computer icon in the lower lefthand corner (right next to the home icon).
    • If it's already shows "Present a Source", go the the next step.
  • Touch the "Linux PC" button.
  • IMPORTANT! When you're done with the projector, please press 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.

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.

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):

  • Go to the "System" menu at the top of the screen.
  • Open the "Preferences" submenu.
  • Open the "Hardware" submenu.
  • Click on the "Displays" entry.
  • In the "Monitor Preferences" window that opens, check the checkbox labeled "Same image in all monitors".
  • Click the "Apply" button.
  • In the "Does the display look OK?" dialog box that comes up, click the "Keep This Configuration" button.

If you make changes to the monitor and projector layout, those changes will be remembered and reapplied every time you log into ugrad1.

Audio Configuration

The audio for ugrad1 can be directed through the room's speaker systems, but it is not set to do that by default. Here's how to set it up:

  • From the "Applications" menu, go to "Sound & Video" and start "PulseAudio Volume Control".
  • Go to the "Configuration" tab.
  • For the "GK106 HDMI Audio Controller" device, select the "Digital Stereo (HDMI 3) Output" profile. It should be the only one that is not "Unplugged".
  • To make all sounds go through the room's speakers:
    • Go to the "Output Devices" tab, find the HDMI controller and click its button with a checkmark in a green circle. (The tooltip for the button is "Set as fallback".
  • If you only want one program to use the room's speakers (e.g. a video playback program):
    • Start that program.
    • 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.


Using the Main Projector with a Laptop

  • Lower the projector screen.
    • Press the down arrow on the screen control panel, which is on the wall below the clock.
  • Plug your laptop into the HDMI cable on top of the table closest to the printer.
    • 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.
    • 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 it's displaying the time and date with a light background, touch the computer icon in the lower lefthand corner (right next to the home icon).
    • If it's already shows "Present a Source", go the the next step.
  • Touch the "HDMI" button.
  • 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".
  • IMPORTANT! When you're done with the projector, please press 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.


Using the Breakout Room Projectors

Each breakout room has VGA and HDMI connectors on the wall. There are also audio jacks to be used in conjunction with the VGA connectors.

  • Connect your laptop to either the HDMI or VGA connector.
  • Press the appropriate button on the input selection panel to the left of the connectors.
  • IMPORTANT! When you're done, please press the "PWR OFF" button on the input selection panel to turn off the projector.