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How to Use the Auditorium (IAC) AV Switcher

This guide explains how to connect laptops and the AV room desktop to the Auditorium AV system using the IAC AV switcher.

Important:

  • The top row of buttons contains outputs.
  • The bottom row of buttons contains inputs.
  • Do not touch any equipment below the AV switcher unless you have consulted IT first.

Connecting a Laptop 💻

Laptop HDMI ports are available around the Auditorium:

  • One on either side of the stage
  • Atop the stairs below the AV room window
  • Inside the AV room

Steps:

  1. On the input row (bottom row) of the AV switcher:
    • Select your HDMI port number on the left side while Video is selected on the right side.
    • Select the same HDMI port number on the left side while D-Audio is selected on the right side.

Tip: Make sure your laptop is powered on and connected to the correct HDMI port before selecting inputs.


Connecting the AV Room Desktop 🖥️

If using the desktop computer in the AV room, on the input row (bottom):

  • Select Number 1 on the left side while Video is selected on the right side.
  • Select Number 1 on the left side while D-Audio is selected on the right side.

Sending Output to the Projector 📽️

  1. On the output row (top) of the AV switcher:
    • Select Number 1 on the left side while Video is selected on the right side.
    • Select Number 1 on the left side while D-Audio is selected on the right side.
  2. Ensure the projector is powered on using the remote.

Note: There should be no need to press any other buttons on the projector remote. All AV functionality is controlled via the AV switcher.


Mirroring Your Laptop to the Desktop 💻 → 🖥️

  1. On the output row (top) of the AV switcher:
    • Select Number 2 on the left side while Video is selected on the right side.

This allows your laptop screen to display on the AV room desktop.


Reminder: If you encounter any issues, contact the IT department before adjusting any equipment below the AV switcher.