Science Hall - TVs for Student Collaboration
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 |
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.
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.
Cable Television
Press the CH ^ and v buttons on the SHARP LCD TV to change channels. These buttons are located on the right-side of the LCD TV.
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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| 1. Plug the VGA cable into your laptop's VGA port. | NOTE: You will need to supply your own HDMI cable. | |
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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.
Powering Down the Equipment
The LCD TVs can be left on. However, if you wish to shut one off simply press the POWER button on the right-side of the TV.
If you had connected a laptop, please unplug the VGA cable's audio cable from the connection plate / unplug and take your HDMI cable with you before leaving. Doing so will set the LCD TV back to displaying cable TV.