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Overview
Eight SHARP LCD TVs are installed on the 1st floor of Science Hall for student use. You can use them to watch cable TV or connect a laptop for group collaboration. Two LCD TVs are located over by the student mailboxes, while the remaining six are mounted on two pillars over in the Chester HON '01 & Diane Stranczek Commons.
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| LCD TVs by Student Mailboxes |
| LCD TVs in the Commons |
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Powering Up the Equipment
The power button for the SHARP LCD TV is found at the bottom of the controls located on the right-side of the LCD TV.
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| SHARP LCD TV |
| LCD TV Controls |
If the LCD TV is not already on, press the POWER button to turn it on.
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Volume
Dangling below the SHARP LCD TV is a 1/8" audio cable for connecting a pair of headphones. The adjustment of volume is done using the VOL + and - buttons on the LCD TV.
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NOTE: You will need to supply your own headphones.
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Connecting a Laptop
A connection plate is located beneath the SHARP LCD TV. A 15-pin VGA port with accompanying 1/8" audio jack, HDMI port, and composite video with accompanying audio jacks are available. You should find a VGA cable for connecting a laptop computer already connected to the plate.
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| The connection plate is found beneath the SHARP LCD TV |
In addition to the connection plate, a power outlet is also located nearby on the wall for your convenience.
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| Using the HDMI port |
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| 1. Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port. |
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| 2. Plug the audio cable into your laptop's headphone jack. |
| 1. Plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the connection plate below the TV. | |
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| 3. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the accompanying audio jack found on the connection plate. |
| 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into your laptop's HDMI port. |
| NOTE: The audio cable is normally left unplugged, as the LCD TV will automatically switch to laptop mode if it's plugged into the connection plate. |
| 3. Turn on your laptop's power. The LCD TV will automatically switch to the HDMI 3 input. |
| 4. The LCD TV will automatically switch to the HDMI 3 input. |
| 5. Turn on your laptop's power. |
Need an adapter to connect your laptop or assistance with setting your laptop to display on the TV? Visit the Media Center Community's Training & Support page for more information.
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