Steps in this Helpsheet:

Turn on the Projector

Touch the touch panel screen to wake it up.

Press the Source you want to use to begin. The Projector will power on automatically.

Be sure to press the LAPTOP button on this screen.

There are three ways to connect your laptop

HDMI w/ mini Plug Audio (analog)
HDMI w/ Digital Audio (embedded audio) - RECOMMENDED
Wireless Presentation (AirPlay for Mac and iOS users)

Press the corresponding button on the screen to choose how you are connected.

Locate Cables

Locate the cable bundle on top of the desk. This cable bundle contains an HDMI connection for audio and video, and a 1/8" mini audio plug for analog audio.

Connect Cables

Direct HDMI Connection

If your laptop has an HDMI port you will use this port and cable. Plug the HDMI cable on the desk directly into the HDMI port on your laptop.

NOTE: you may have to disconnect the HDMI to USB-C adapter that is attached to the HDMI cable.

HDMI to USB-C Adapter Connection

If your laptop only has USB-C, or doesn't have a HDMI port, you can use the HDMI to USB-C adapter that is attached to the cable on the desk.

If you do not have the correct inputs on your laptop to plug in the HDMI to USB-C adapter, please contact the Help Desk (512-471-1199) in CMA 3.104.

The mini audio plug is used for audio only. If your computer's sound doesn't work when using the HDMI cable you can plug the mini audio cable into the headphone jack on your laptop and choose one of the options on the touch panel with the mini audio cable.

If you have never used your laptop in one of our Moody classrooms, you will need to set the OUTPUT of the laptop to CRESTRON.

How to change the Audio Output on your Mac laptop

You will only need to change this setting the very first time you connect your laptop to a classroom AV system

Click on the Apple icon and
go down to System Settings

Click on SOUND from the left side menu.

Under the Output & Input section:

choose Output and click on Crestron

This will send your laptop's audio to the speakers in the room.

Adjust the Volume

PLEASE NOTE: The volume controls and the menu across the bottom persist regardless of what screen you are on. The laptop screen is shown here only as an example.

	Press the PLUS sign as indicated near the top right corner turn up the volume Press the MINUS sign as indicated near the center right of the touch panel to turn down the volume
	Press the MUTE AUDIO button to silence the audio. Press it again to restore the audio.

Blank the Screen

Press the *BLANK SCREEN *button at the bottom right to blank the screen. Press it again to restore the picture.
Even though the class won't see anything on the screen, you will still be able to see the picture on the teaching console monitor.

Turn off the Projector

Touch the touch panel screen to wake it up, if needed.

Please note the Laptop screen is shown for example purposes only. You may press the OFF button from any page as the bottom menu persists across all screens.

	From any screen, press the OFF text in the lower left-hand corner.
	Confirm that you want to shut down the projector by pressing YES. The projector will need to cool down for several minutes before it can be turned on again.

Get Help

Emergencies

Call 911 for all emergencies

Call UT Police at 512-471-4441 for all other security concerns

Technology and Classroom Equipment

Contact Moody College of Communication Technology Services for issues with classroom equipment, checkout equipment, and computing.

Call us at 512-471-1199, e-mail us at comm-help@austin.utexas.edu, create a ticket in Moody College Service Manager or come see us at our walk-in helpdesk which is located in CMA3.104.
When you get off the elevator on the 3rd floor of CMA, we're immediately to your right.

Facility

Contact Jeff Bachschmid, the College Facilities Manager, by creating a ticket in Moody College Service Manager.

Moody College of Communication

How to Connect a Laptop in a College of Communication Classroom