Individual Classroom Technology Guide

Adapters and cables can be checked out from the IT Help Desk in order to connect a personal laptop to a projector, computer, or Mobile Presentation Unit (MPU) in any of Classrooms.

Dry Classroom (109):

• An NEC projector is available facing the screen wall, and is powered on with a white NEC remote located on the podium.
  
  • Personal computers connect to the projector via an HDMI cord available at the podium. 
  • There is an HDMI cable connected to the wall port. You can connect via HDMI or the two attached adapters (USB-C and Mini DisplayPort). Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need a different adapter.
  • The speakers on the wall are connected to the projector. When you plug your computer into the HDMI cable, it will switch to using the speakers. You can control the volume using the projector remote.
• A VISIO TV is also available on the opposite wall, and is powered on by pressing and holding the power button located on the back in the bottom left corner, or with a remote checked out from the IT Help Desk.
  • To change the input of the TV, press the power button repeatedly to cycle through input menu options, or using the input button on the checked out VISIO remote.
  • The TV can be used with a personal laptop via an HDMI connection. The port for the HDMI cable is located on the wall directly below the TV. You can connect via HDMI or the two attached adapters (USB-C and Mini DisplayPort). Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need a different adapter.
  • The TV is also connected to and can be used with a Mac Mini. A designated mouse and keyboard for the Mac Mini are stored under the TV.
  • The TV is also a touchscreen, which will only work when connected to the Mac mini.
  • The TV’s speakers will only work with a personal laptop when the computer is connected via HDMI port. Volume must be adjusted on the TV with the VISIO remote, not on the user’s computer.
• A Jabra Bluetooth microphone/speaker is available at the IT Help Desk for remote or hybrid classes.
  
  • For instructions on how to use the microphone/speaker, click here.

Group Study Room (103):

• One projector is available for use, facing the screen in the back corner.
  • The projector is only accessible via personal computer, which connects with an HDMI cord in either of two available wall ports - one next to the screen, one on the back wall.
  • Only one port may be used at a time.
• A Cisco Mobile Presentation Unit (MPU) is available for use.
  • You can share your computer screen with the HDMI cable, or use the MPU to join Zoom meetings with its integrated camera and microphone system.

Seminar Room (101):

• One projector is available for use in the seminar room through a MacBook located on the podium:
  • An Epson projector facing the screen
    • Turn it on with an Epson remote pointed from the podium (it could take a while to warm up once powered on).
    • Connect with an HDMI cable (with HDMI to mini DisplayPort adapter) plugged in to the left port on the podium.
  • The NBC projector facing the sidewall is unavailable.
• A MacBook Air connected to the main projector is located on the podium and should be powered on or woken up.
  • **Use of a personal computer instead of the MacBook is allowed with the aid of IT Help Desk staff for proper setup and adapters.**
  • If you are using your personal computer, please place it on top of the closed MacBook. Do not move the MacBook or unplug its power cable.
  • An audio cable protrudes from the podium for audio connection on the side of the MacBook.
• A Jabra Bluetooth microphone/speaker is available at the IT Help Desk for remote or hybrid classes.
  
  • For instructions on how to use the microphone/speaker, click here.
• Audio is enabled and controlled with an amp from the A/V control room located in the back of the seminar room. The A/V room can also be used to stream and record presentations.
  • **This room is kept locked, and requires assistance from the IT Help Desk staff for entry.

Student Conference Room (414):

• Do not enter. The Student Conference Room is currently unavailable for use. It is undergoing maintenance. Future re-opening status: TBD
• A single Epson projector is available for use, facing the screen.
  • The projector can be used only with a personal laptop via VGA connection.
  • **Currently, use of this projector requires setup assistance from IT Help Desk staff. Please submit an IT Helpdesk Ticket if you wish to use the projector.**
• A Cisco Mobile Presentation Unit (MPU) is available for use.
  • You can share your computer screen with the HDMI cable, or use the MPU to join Zoom meetings with its integrated camera and microphone system.

Think Tank (202):

• Two Epson projectors are available for use with a personal computer, both facing the opposite wall of the TV.
  • An HDMI wall port is located underneath each Epson projector for connection via an HDMI cord.
  • Projector 1 must be turned on manually. Projector 2 can be turned on with either the grey Epson remote, or manually.
  • Volume level must be adjusted with the remote
• A VISIO TV is also available on the opposite wall, and is powered on by pressing the power button located on the back in the bottom left corner, or with a remote checked out from the IT Help Desk.
  • To change the input of the TV, press the input button near the power button, or using the input button on the checked out VISIO remote.
  • The TV can be used with a personal laptop via an HDMI connection. There is an HDMI cable connected to the wall port. You can connect via HDMI or the two attached adapters (USB-C and Mini DisplayPort). Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need a different adapter.
  • The TV is also connected to and can be used with a Mac Mini. A designated mouse and keyboard for the Mac Mini is located in a basket beneath the VISIO TV .
  • The TV is also a touchscreen, which will only work when connected to the Mac mini.
  • The TV’s speakers will only work with a personal laptop when the computer is connected via HDMI port. Volume must be adjusted on the TV with the VISIO remote, not on the user’s computer.
  • Wireless connectors are available for use with the TV and have components that plug into the back of the TV as well as the USB port on your personal computer.
• A conference phone is available and it connects to the front wall port.
• A Jabra Bluetooth microphone/speaker is available at the IT Help Desk for remote or hybrid classes.
  
  • For instructions on how to use the microphone/speaker, click here.

Oceanography Classroom (214):

• An NEC projector is available in the Oceanography Classroom. It is hung from the center of the room, facing the screen, and is powered on with a white NEC remote.
• The projector is accessible via HDMI. There is an HDMI cable connected to the wall port. You can connect via HDMI or the two attached adapters (USB-C and Mini DisplayPort). Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need a different adapter.
• The speakers on the wall are connected to the projector. When you plug your computer into the HDMI cable, it will switch to using the speakers. You can control the volume using the projector remote.

Wet Classroom (508):

• An NEC projector is available in the Wet Classroom. It is hung from the center of the room, facing the screen, and is powered on with a white NEC remote.
• The projector is accessible via HDMI. There is an HDMI cable connected to the wall port. You can connect via HDMI or the two attached adapters (USB-C and Mini DisplayPort). Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need a different adapter.
• The speakers on the wall are connected to the projector. When you plug your computer into the HDMI cable, it will switch to using the speakers. You can control the volume using the projector remote.