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Bouwhuis Library Conference Room

Bouwhuis Library Conference Room

Owned by Nathan Johnson
Last updated: Feb 23, 2024Version comment

EquipmentRoom Features
  • Wall Mounted Flat Panel TV
  • Windows Desktop
  • Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
  • Ability to connect a presenter's laptop - HDMI
  • BluRay Player, also plays DVDs
  • Web camera connected to the Windows PC
  • Maximum Capacity 20
  • Conference Tables and Chairs
  • Light switches by door
  • Internet and network access
  • Phone 
     

Powering Up the Equipment
The flat panel TV is controlled with the Samsung remote control tethered to the conference table.  Press the power button to turn the display on.  If necessary press the SOURCE button to bring up the list of inputs, and select PC.  The PC desktop, BluRay player and HDMI switcher are located in the equipment rack, and must be turned on with their respective power buttons.  

Samsung remote controlEquipment rackHDMI switcher

Volume

The room audio level is adjusted by using VOL + and - rocker on the Samsung remote control.  In addition, computer volume is controlled by the laptop or desktop.  On the start bar, to the right side is a volume widget.  Clicking here will allow the volume level to be adjusted up, down, or muted.

Playing a BluRay or DVD

  1. Insert your disc into the BluRay Player. Use the Sony remote control to operate the BluRay Player. The remote control should be located inside the drawer at the bottom of the equipment rack.
  2. Press the button labeled BluRay on the HDMI switcher located in the equipment rack next to the PC.
  3. If the image from the BluRay player does not appear, make sure the TV is set to PC.  Press the SOURCE button to bring up the list of inputs, and select PC.

BluRay playerSony remote control

Connecting a Laptop - HDMI

  1. Plug the HDMI cable into your laptop's HDMI port.  If your laptop does not have an HDMI port, click on Laptop/Tablet Display Adapters to find out what type of adapter is needed to connect your laptop.
  2. Press the button labeled HDMI on the HDMI switcher located in the equipment rack next to the PC.
  3. If the image from the laptop does not appear, make sure the TV is set to PC.  Press the SOURCE button to bring up the list of inputs, and select PC.
  4. If needed, set your laptop to display on a secondary display.

An HDMI cable, ethernet cable, and power extension are located at the right side of the conference table.

Using the Windows Desktop

  1. Turn on the PC desktop with the
  2. power button on the front of the unit.
  3. Turn on the wireless keyboard with built in track pad with the power switch located on the back of the unit.
  4. Press the button labeled PC on the HDMI switcher located in the equipment rack next to the PC.
  5. If the image from the PC does not appear, make sure the TV is set to PC.  Press the SOURCE button to bring up the list of inputs, and select PC.

Dell Windows PCWireless keyboard with track padPower switch for wireless keyboard

Powering Down the Equipment

To turn off the TV, press the Power button on the Samsung remote control. 

The PC desktop, and BluRay player must be powered off separately.  Remember to remove any media from the BluRay player before leaving.  Instructions for shutting down the computer are found below.

Powering Down the Resident Desktop
1. Open the Start Menu (click on  in the lower-left corner).

2. Click the "Shut Down" button.

Below is the old projection guide for Regis North.

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