This article will deal with A/V equipment instructions for Li Ka Shing Auditorium.
Touch the AMX screen to turn on the projection system. There is one large center screen and two side screens that display a second source. Use the touch panel to select the screen and the desired source.
Computer Display
| 1.VGA Cable with Mini Display |
| Securely connect the VGA cable to the control panel nd your computer. |
| ***Older PCs can directly connect to the VGA cable, some may require an adapter |
| ***Macs require a VGA adapter in order to connect to the VGA cable |
| ***There is also a HDMI cable that can be used if your laptop has the appropriate output |
| 2.Press the corresponding "Laptop" input button on the touch panel. |
| 3.The optimal display setting on your computer is 1200 x 800 (60Hz). |
Mac
| Under the Apple icon click System Preferences |
| Click Display |
| Click Detect Displays |
| Click on Arrangement Tab and Click Mirror Display |
| If the computer will not display, unplug the Mac adapter while plugged into the AV system. Upon reconnecting the mac adapter, the laptop should recognize the external display. |
PC Display (F) Keys
Toggle between the different presentation modes by pressing both the Fn and specific F key at the same time slowly until you find a suitable display option. Computers typically have three presentation modes which cycle from the laptop screen only, the projector only or both simultaneously.
- The Fn key is located between the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys
- The Display Function (F) key - located among the top row of keys labeled as either "CRT/LCD" or has an icon of a monitor (see photo for variations)
- If the computer will not display, try restarting it while plugged into the AV system.
Computer (or iPod) Audio
The mini cable at the lectern is used to play audio (see photo above). Plug it into the headphone port on your computer or mobile device.
The volume control is on the AMX touch panel. There is also a "mute" button next to the volume slider. The volume on the computer or device must also be turned up.
Blu-ray DVD Display
- Touch the "Blu-ray DVD" button on the AMX screen
- Make sure the DVD player is turned on; insert media and press play.
- The volume control is on the AMX touch panel. There is also a "mute" button next to the volume slider.
TIP: The remote is located in the lectern.
NOTE: The installed Blu-ray DVD player only plays DVDs. There is no VCR in this room and no Auxiliary Video Display capabilities.
Turn OFF the system power on the touch screen.
Display Troubleshooting Tips (no image on screen):
- Check if the "Blank Screen/Picture Mute" button is activated.
- Touch another source button on the AMX screen and then select the original source again.
- Check the "Projector Status" at the bottom of the touch panel. The projector can take a couple of minutes to cool down and warm up again.
- In some cases your device may need to be restarted when connected to the VGA/HDMI cable.
- Call 510-643-8637 for support