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University Technology

University Technology

Access key technology resources to support teaching and presentations at LTU. Learn how to set up and operate projectors, navigate the Hybrid Classroom Media System for blended learning environments, and utilize Multimedia Rooms equipped with advanced audio-visual tools for a seamless instructional experience.

More Information?

Please contact the help desk at ehelp@ltu.edu

How to Setup a Projector

Setup to use your laptop with a projector at LTU is very easy. Depending on what room you are using, your laptop can connect to the projector using several methods including: USB-C, HDMI, and VGA cabling.

Turning on the projector

In most rooms you will use a remote control to turn the projector on and off. Other rooms and auditoriums you will use a Crestron touchscreen to control the projector functions. You may use the touchscreen or remote control to switch between using different input sources to the projector in addition to volume control.

Which cable do I use?

Depending on which LTU machine you are using, you will connect to the projector differently. Please see below for further elaboration:

  • HP X360: With the HP X360, plug in the HDMI cable directly to the HDMI port located on the side of the machine. You will not need to connect the audio cable as HDMI also transmits audio.

  • Fujitsu Lifebook: With the Fujitsu Lifebook, plug in the HDMI cable directly to the HDMI port located on the side of the machine. You will not need to connect the audio cable as HDMI also transmits audio.

  • Apple Macbook Pro: With your Macbook, you will need a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Connect the HDMI cord to the adapter, then plug the adapter into one of the USB-C ports on the side of the machine. You will not need to connect the audio cable as HDMI also transmits audio.

  • HP Z Book: With the HP Z Book, plug in the VGA cable directly to the VGA port located on the back right of the machine. If audio is required, connect the audio cable to the audio port located on the right side of the machine.

  • Macbook: With your Macbook, plug in the HDMI cable directly to the HDMI port located on the right side of your machine. As stated above, you will not need to connect the audio cable as HDMI also transmits audio.

  • Lenovo Yoga: The Lenovo Yoga comes with a mini HDMI port located on the right side of the machine. To connect this port with the standard size HDMI cable, you will need an adapter.

Syncing the laptop and projector

If no image displays on the projector screen after turning on the projector and connecting the cable, you may need  to synchronize the laptop and projector. In Windows, this is done by pressing the “Windows” key and the “P” key at the same time and selecting the “Duplicate” option.

If using a Mac, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Click on the Apple Menu in the top left corner of your screen
  2. Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu
  3. Select the “Displays” icon
  4. When the “Displays” window appears, click the Detect Displays button

Remember, please make sure that the projector is set to the correct input mode (either VGA or HDMI).  To change the input mode, press “Input” on the projector remote until the correct mode is selected.

 

Individual projector instructions

Please see below for individual projector instructions prepared by eLearning:

Many people think hybrid teaching means teaching your campus class AND having it sent out to remote students at the same time – like the broadcast of a live TV show or event. This is NOT true. Hybrid can mean any combination of online and on-campus instruction.

During the Covid-19 pandemic LTU implemented systems in classrooms as a form of hybrid teaching through broadcasting. The below goes over the equipment the rooms have and how to use it.

The Equipment and How To Use It

Wireless Microphone

  1. Connect your lavalier microphone* to the Jack on the top of the belt pack
  2. Switch the belt pack power to the ON position. Allow five seconds to establish connection
  3. When finished teaching, turn belt pack power OFF, disconnect your lavalier, and place belt pack where you found it.

DO NOT adjust belt pack or receiver frequencies
Frequencies have been specifically chosen for each room to prevent interference

*Contact your department or college to obtain a lavalier

Computer Connections

Connect this cable to any USB port on your computer to use the wireless microphone as an audio source for web conferencing (Zoom) or lecture capture (Kaltura)

MacBooks may require a USB-C adapter (not provided)

3.5mm Converter

Connect this cable to the headphone jack on your computer to play audio from your computer through the loud speaker

NOTE : If you are connected to a projector or monitor via HDMI at the same time, make sure “Headphones” or “Line Output” is selected in your computer’s audio output settings. Most computers will route output audio via HDMI by default if possible.

Connecting with Zoom

  • Once Zoom is open and a meeting has been joined or started, click the arrow next to the microphone in the lower right corner
  • Select the microphone source and speaker output as shown in this image
  • Adjust computer audio volume using the “CH2” knob on the back of the speaker.
Classroom Technology Request

eLearning Services provides technologies for classrooms such as projectors, speakers, video players, and more.  Please fill out the Classroom Technology Request Form and submit it to elearning@ltu.edu

  • Provides support for classroom display technologies
  • Supports campus streaming media service, teleconferencing, and “smart” classrooms
  • Collaborates with Media Services for video capture of academic events
  • Provides consulting in design of learning spaces
 

Digital projectors, overhead projectors, televisions, DVD/VCR players, sound systems, and “SMART Boards” are only a few of the services offered by Classroom Technology services. We can also provide classroom lecture capture and camera and microphone support for recording classroom presentations. The lectures and presentations can later be viewed by students at their convenience. If you need to communicate face to face with a colleague or students any where in the world, our teleconferencing and streaming media may provide a solution for you.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.