ICE 224 / Simmons Conference Room - Equipment Instructions
Instructions for using the TV and media equipment, using either the in-room computer, or a laptop, or both.
Using the Media:
Presentations can be displayed on your preference of either or both of the TVs in the conference room.
The TV on the wall is labeled Output A. Turn on this TV by using the power button on the remote control labeled Output A.
The TV on the rolling cart in the corner is labeled Output B. Turn on this TV by using the power button on the remote control labeled Output B.
Note: The remote controls will only be used to turn the TVs ON or OFF. All other functionality will be controlled with the Matrix Remote, described later in this article.
The HP Mini computer is behind Output A on the left side. Note: If the computer appears shut down, the Mini power button is on the computer behind the TV.
The wireless keyboard and mouse on the counter can be used to interface with the computer. (The keyboard and mouse can be moved throughout the room as needed.)
The HP Mini computer is on the OTC network, and can be used to access network files.
The USB cable is located under Output A, for flash drive use.\
Personal Device:
HDMI
Plug the laptop in using the HDMI cable, which is hanging along the left edge of the TV labeled Output A.
There is a second wireless mouse and keyboard in the drawer below the TV that can be used with a laptop, which would give greater mobility. In the zippered case containing the mouse, there is a small USB connection to plug into the laptop this will wirelessly connect the mouse and keyboard to the laptop.
Note: Only the mouse and keyboard in the drawer will work with a laptop.
AirServer (Apple Devices)
Enables Apple users to wirelessly mirror their personal display over to the big screen.
Note: Every conference room should have AirServer capabilities. If you find that a room does not have AirServer capabilities and would like it to be added, contact the Help Desk (contact information below).
Displaying to the TVs:
For each function listed below, make sure you turn on the TV you wish to display content: Turn on Output A TV using the Sharp remote, and Output B TV using the NEC remote.
The buttons inside the box labeled Output A control what displays to the TV labeled OUTPUT A.
The buttons inside the box labeled Output B control what displays to the TV labeled OUTPUT B.
The buttons labeled IN1 in either box will direct the display to come from the HP mini computer.
The buttons labeled IN2 in either box will direct the display to come from a laptop connected through the HDMI cable.
For example:
If you want ONLY the in-room computer to display on ONLY the TV labeled Output A, you would push the IN1 button in the OUTPUT A box on the remote.
If you want the in-room computer to display on BOTH TVs in the room, you would push the IN1 button in BOTH the OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B boxes on the remote. Note: If you want the laptop to display on both TVs, you would push the IN2 button in both spaces instead.
If you want the in-room computer to display on Output A, and the laptop to display on Output B, you would push the IN1 button in the OUTPUT A box, and the IN2 button in the OUTPUT B box.
If you want the laptop to display on Output A, and the in-room computer to display on Output B, you would push the IN2 button in the OUTPUT A box, and the IN1 button in the OUTPUT B box.