La Grange: A/V How-To

Using A/V Technology in La Grange Satellite Office

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for using the Audio/Video (AV) systems in the five classrooms at the La Grange satellite office.

La Grange Classrooms: 125, 126, 127, 128, and 123.

This document ensures that users can effectively operate the AV systems and manage the modular features of the rooms.

Classrooms 125, 126, 127, and 128 are adjoining spaces with moveable partitions, allowing them to accommodate up to three separate events or be combined for a larger event.
Classroom 125 serves as the lead room for this setup.
Classroom 123 is a standalone room located across the hallway.

Connect the HDMI Cable:
- Locate the HDMI cord on the podium at the front of the room and plug it into your laptop.
Adjust Display Settings:
- Press the F8 key (or the relevant key for your device) to adjust display settings.
- Select "Duplicate" to mirror your laptop screen on the classroom display.
Select Sound Output:
- On your laptop, choose "Extron" as your audio output device to ensure sound plays through the room speakers instead of your laptop.
Use the Wall-Mounted Control Panel:
- Refer to the control panel at the front of the room for additional settings.

On: Turns the AV system on.
Off: Turns the AV system off.
Main Volume: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone through the room speakers.
Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone through the room speakers.
Blank On/Off: Press to temporarily turn off the screen display.
CONF: Press and hold to enable audio and video for an online conference platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
Audio Mute: Mutes audio from the laptop only (microphone audio remains enabled).

On: Turns the AV system on.
Off: Turns the AV system off.
Combine All:
- Press and hold to combine all classrooms (125, 126, 127, 128).
- Press and hold to release all classrooms and return to 125 only.
Combine 128:
- Press and hold to combine classroom 125 with classroom 128.
- Press and hold to release 128 and return to 125 only.
Main Volume: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone through the room speakers.
Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone through the room speakers.
Blank On/Off: Press to temporarily turn off the screen display.
CONF: Press and hold to enable audio and video for an online conference platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
Audio Mute: Mutes audio from the laptop only (microphone audio remains enabled).

On: Turns the AV system on.
Off: Turns the AV system off.
Combine All: Do not use in room 126. Move to room 125 to combine all spaces.
Combine 127:
- Press and hold to combine classroom 126 with classroom 127.
- Press and hold to release 127 and return to 126 only.
Main Volume: Press this button before adjusting volume using the knob below the On/Off buttons.
Mic 1: Activates the lapel microphone through the room speakers.
Mic 2: Activates the handheld microphone through the room speakers.
Blank On/Off: Press to temporarily turn off the screen display.
CONF: Press and hold to enable audio and video for an online conference platform (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Slack).
Audio Mute: Mutes audio from the laptop only (microphone audio remains enabled).

No Display on Screen:
- Ensure the HDMI cable is securely connected to both the podium and your laptop.
- Verify that "Duplicate" is selected in your display settings.
No Audio Output:
- Check that "Extron" is selected as your audio output device on the laptop.
- Ensure the volume on both the laptop and the control panel is turned up.
Microphone Not Working:
- Verify that the correct microphone is activated on the control panel (Mic 1 or Mic 2).
- Ensure the microphone is turned on and the batteries are charged.