AV Instructions – 180 Pomerene Hall

1. Power On the Screen

  • Ensure the screen is turned on.
  • On the left side of the screen, locate the two orange power outlets.
  • Just above the outlets, there is a power switch – make sure it is switched on.

2. Connect Your Laptop

  • Use the HDMI cable provided to connect your laptop.
  • If your laptop requires an adapter (e.g., USB-C to HDMI), use one of the available adapters at the lectern.

3. Select Display Settings

  • On your laptop, choose your display mirroring option:
    • Duplicate: Shows the same content on both your laptop and the screen.
    • Extend: Treats the screen as an additional display.
    • Second screen only: Displays content only on the screen.

4. Set the Input Source

  • On the screen system, ensure HDMI 2 is selected as the input.
  • If your laptop screen does not appear automatically, switch to HDMI 2 manually.

5. (Optional) Use the OWL Video Conferencing Device

  • The OWL device is located in the lectern.
  • Plug the OWL into your laptop using the USB-A cable.
  • Ensure the OWL is:
    • Plugged into the wall
    • Powered on
  • In your video conferencing platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams):
    • Set the video source to “OWL”
    • Set the audio input/output to “OWL”