When connecting to a projector, the default setting is to extend your desktop to the projector. This extended display basically creates one big desktop that is split across the two displays. Having one desktop split across two displays can be helpful - when presenting Powerpoint and Keynote both offer presenter displays that preview the next slide and other information. Sometimes you may want to project something while having the ability to work on something else on your computer's standard display. But, you may also want to have the exact same image mirrored on both displays. Follow these instructions to mirror your desktop to the projector. Open System Preferences Click the Apple icon in the top left, then System Preferences... Open Displays Click the displays icon in the Hardware section. Click arrangement Click the arrangement tab at the top of the window. Check Mirror displays Check the box for Mirror Displays. You should now see the same image on both displays. Quit System Preferences You can now quit System Preferences.

Turn on the projector and lower the projector/screen The Vinik AV system has two control panels. One is located on the left wall of the booth (pictured below), and the other is stage right near the audio rack. Press the button under "ON." You should see the projector and screen lowered into place and the projector should be on. This can take several minutes. If this doesn't happen automatically, use the "proj lift up", "proj lift down", "screen up", and "screen down" buttons to raise/lower the projector and screen. Plug your device into the wall port located near either of the two control panels If you need an adaptor or cable, please contact the help desk Adjust Resolution Ensure that the resolution is being optimized for the "Crestron" (projector) and that it is set to 1280 x 720. If it is set to a different resolution, make sure to change it to 1280 x 720. Adjust the Keynote (or other presentation) Make sure that the Keynote being used is set to display a widescreen (16:9) slide size. Note: If you would rather use a widescreen template as a starting point, click here or find the attachment at the bottom of this page. Set Zoom on Projector **NOTE: To complete the next step, you will need to leave the booth (w/ the remote pictured below) and go down directly underneath the projector. Use the zoom button specified in the screenshot below to maximize the zoom of the projector.

with Mac: Plug the mini USB into DVD drive and plug the USB into your Mac. Once connected, push the Eject button on the front of the DVD drive to open the disc tray. Insert your DVD and slide the disc tray closed. with Windows: * does not work with Windows 10 Plug the mini USB into DVD drive and plug the USB into your Mac. Download the driver here. In the top right, select "Add to Drive," then select "Open in Drive" Download the entire "SuperMulti" folder. Once downloaded, open the AutoRun folder and run AutoRun.exe Insert DVD and enjoy!

These instructions cover the installation, setup and use of Green Screen Wizard. The green screen photobooth was an attraction at the 2013 Octoberfest. Installation Instructions Click here to download and install the Windows version of the Green Screen Wizard: www.GreenScreenWizard.com/GSW1670/setupGSW7.exe Click here to download and install the Macintosh version of the Green Screen Wizard: www.GreenScreenWizard.com/GSW1670/GreenScreenWizardSetupMac.dmg Please take the time to watch the how to videos on the Product page of www.GreenScreenWizard.com/Product.aspx Serial Number When you finish the installation process, you will be asked to Activate Green Screen Wizard. You will need your unique serial number to Activate your software. Your serial number(s) are: GSWS-90730-27181 Setup the camera, computer and printing for optimal workflow A few bottle necks exist when trying to create a lot of greenscreen photos quickly. By setting up the camera and printer in the most efficient way, you can decrease the amount of time from photo capture to print. Bottlenecks to avoid: - Getting images from camera to computer The slowest method is to manually remove the SD card and copy over the images. Either tether the camera (a function on most dSLR cameras that allows connecting the camera to a computer directly with a USB cable), or use a wifi SD card to transfer the images from the camera to the computer quickly - File management Set a folder structure that works best for the work flow. For each photo, you'll have the incoming portrait, a background image selected from a menu of choices, and the standard overlay. Create a folder for the untouched portraits, the digital assets (backgrounds and overlays, and the resulting final files. - Printing Use the Epson Selphy to print the coresponding 4x6 photos. The Epson Selphy is quick and results in immediately usable prints. Setting Overlays Load any overlays here. In the past, we've used a frame overlay. Print Select the 4x6 300 Vertical (portrait) or 4x6 300 Horizontal (landscape) depending on the orientation of the photo.

On Windows Presentation mode is a built-in feature of Windows that can be activated to keep your computer awake and block notifications. It can also be used to turn off the screensaver, adjust the volume, and hide your desktop background image. To activate presentation mode follow these instructions. They also include steps to create a shortcut to presentation mode on your desktop. On Mac Do Not Disturb is a built-in feature of Mac that can disable notifications while you present. Do Not Disturb is a setting within Focus Mode. Instructions can be found here Use the Presentation Mac The Presentation Mac is stored in the closet nearest the windows in Kathy's office. To request this computer for an event please contact the help desk. The login account and password are labeled on the computer. Using this computer eliminates the chance of accidentally showing your email or other personal information on the screen when switching slides or demoing something on the web. Present Google Account There is a dedicated Google account for presentations, present@meadowbrook-ma.org, which is signed into Chrome on the Presentation Mac. The password for that account is also labeled on the computer. You can share presentations and other documents with that account, and when presenting to an audience, by using that account, there will be no chance of any personal information getting displayed on the screen. AV Mute The Faculty Dining Room, MacDowell Dining Room, and Vinik Gym all have control panels with an AV Mute button. If that button is toggled, the screen will go entirely black. Toggling it again will restore the display from the computer. This can be helpful if you need to prepare something on the screen that you'd rather not broadcast to the audience. Visiting Guests and Presenting If we have a guest presenting, they can connect their laptop to a projector if they'd like. Most on-campus projectors support both HDMI (preferred) and VGA. Another option is to have the guest email a PDF version of their slides to present@meadowbrook-ma.org, and then open that PDF in full screen on the projector computer. A PDF is nearly universal and avoids any font/display/etc issues. IT AV Event Support As always, IT is ready to help and setup any AV  needs. Please use the Event form to request AV support for an event.

In each classroom, you'll find an instruction sheet mounted on the wall with details specific to that space. Method #1 - Wired In each teaching space equipped with either a projector or display, you will find either a HDMI or VGA cable. A wired connection is the most reliable, and we highly recommend plugging in anytime a presentation is more critical. Some examples of times we recommend plugging in include: Student final presentations Presentations to parents or visitors Presentations to visiting heads of state Method #2 - Wireless via AppleTV !!To wirelessly project, you must be connected to the Meadowbrook WiFi network!! Connecting to the AppleTV from an iOS device 1. Connect to the “Meadowbrook” wireless network by opening Settings, selecting Wi-Fi and selecting the “Meadowbrook” network 2. Swipe on your device to bring up the Control Center. 3. Touch the AirPlay button, which appears when a device is connected to the same wireless network as an AirPlay enabled AppleTV 4. Select the AppleTV. The name of the AppleTV should be displayed on the projector, as well as on an instruction sheet posted in the room. At this time, depending on the AirPlay settings, you will be prompted for a 4 digit code (shown on TV) 6. When you are finished projecting, be sure to change the wireless network back to your normal setting.  Connecting to the AppleTV from a Mac 1. Connect to the "Meadowbrook" wireless network 2. Click the AirPlay Menu in the top Menu Bar. Select the AppleTV. 3. Enter the AirPlay code, it will show on the TV screen 4. You are now connected to the AppleTV. Usually, you'll want Match Desktop Size To: set to Apple TV 5. When you are finished, disconnect from the AppleTV from the AirPlay menu.

To access the digital collection of movies and tv shows: To log in to view, go to http://plex.meadowbrook-ma.org:32400/ username: plex@meadowbrook-ma.org password is MeadowbrookPlex I have a DVD I'd like digitized. How do I go about having it added to Plex? Please submit a help ticket (email help@meadowbrook-ma.org), and we'll arrange to get the physical DVD(s) from you and have them added to the digital collection.

Turn on Projector .Lower the Screen The screen should lower automatically once you turn the system on. For manual control, follow the step below: Switch the "Screen" button to the down position (pictured below). The screen will stop on its own when it has fully descended.  Plug HDMI or VGA cable into the computer A video adaptor may be needed. If the right one isn't in the room, stop by the help desk or get in touch with a member of the team. Make Sure HDMI or VGA is selected as the Input on the wall panel depending on which you are using If your image isn't showing up Make sure your computer is on and ready to present. If you plug the video cable in and nothing happens, your computer may not be getting into the system. Make sure the projector is on. You'll see light coming from the lens on the front if it's on. It may need to be turned on manually with the power button on the remote. Make sure you have the right input selected on the wall panel. It should match the cable type you are using. Double-check both ends of the cable to make sure they're plugged in. Pull both ends out and plug them back in securely. Try a different adaptor. Contact the help desk by emailing help@meadowbrook-ma.org for more assistance

Part 1: Projection 1. Power on the video system by pressing the "on" button on the wall controller. This will power on the projector and lower the drop down screen. 2. Plug the laptop into the HDMI wall port using the nearby HDMI cable. Check that the connections are pushed in all the way. For HDMI adaptors, please contact the tech department. 3. Press the "laptop" button on the wall controller. 4. When finished, press the "off" button on the wall controller. This powers off the projector and raises the drop down screen. Part 2: Speakers 1. Turn on the audio rack by pressing the red power switch at the top of the rack. The audio rack is located immediately inside the wooden double doors next to the wall controller.  2. The system can play audio through the HDMI connection, or by using the aux cord that comes out of the rack. It's best practice to test that this works properly ahead of the event.  3. The audio levels are pre-set for clear sound in Macdowell. To adjust the audio from the video system, turn the volume knob on the wall controller. Clockwise increases the volume. Counterclockwise decreases it.  Note: Unfortunately, the volume knob has to be turned many times to make audible changes. Keep spinning it if you don't hear a difference. You'll see LED lights above the knob that tell you the relative sound level. More lights means more volume. Less lights means less volume.  4. When finished, leave the audio rack on. It is used daily for announcements at lunch. Part 3: Microphones 1. Follow the directions in part 2 to turn on the audio rack. 2. The mics are stored in the drawer in the audio rack. The drawer is circled below. There are 2 handheld microphones and 1 lavalier (clip on) microphone. 3. The handheld microphones are turned on by holding the power/mute button until you see a green LED light on the microphone. The lavalier microphone works the same way, but the power/mute button is located on the top of the belt pack. To toggle between muting and unmuting the microphones, press the power button. When the mics are muted, the LED light on the microphone will be orange. To turn the microphones off, hold the power button until the LED light on the microphones goes off. 4. The mics are powered by 2 AA batteries. Fresh batteries are kept in the audio rack. If none are there, please contact the tech department. 5. When finished, turn the microphones off and return them to the drawer in the audio rack.

Part 1: Projection 1. Turn on the projector by pressing the power button on the wall controller. The wall controller is located to the right of the audio rack. 2. The Blackbox projector is equipped with an Apple TV. Apple devices can wirelessly stream to the Apple TV using Airplay. The Apple TV is called MC-105 Blackbox. For non Apple devices, there is a VGA cable that hangs down from beneath the audio rack. Plug this cable into your device. For adaptors, check the drawer in the audio rack. If the one you need isn't present, please contact the tech department.  Select the video source using the "video" and "comp" buttons. The "video" button switches to the Apple TV. The "comp" button switches to the VGA cable input.  3. If your presentation or video has audio, follow the steps in Part 2 to turn on and use the speakers. 4. When finished using the projector, press the power button on the wall controller, wait a second, and then press the power button a second time. Part 2: Speakers 1. Turn on the audio rack by flipping the switch at the top right of the rack. 2. If the audio switcher at the bottom of the rack doesn't automatically power on, press the on button and wait to see text on the screen. 3. Press the "video 3" button at the bottom of the audio switcher. 4. a. Plug the other end of the RCA to 1/4" audio cable into the headphone jack of your device. The cable dangles down from the "video 3 input" on the bottom right of the audio switcher.     b. Volume is adjusted by turning the big "volume" knob located just above the "video 3 input" on the audio switcher. Turning the knob clockwise raises the volume. Counterclockwise lowers the volume.  5. Test by playing audio from your device. If audio isn't coming out of the main speakers, check the audio settings on your device. You should have "headphones" selected. You may also need to turn up the volume on the device itself. 6. When finished using the speakers, power off the audio rack by flipping the switch located at the top right of the rack downwards. Part 3: Microphones The Blackbox has 3 wireless microphones to choose from. They all take AA batteries. For replacement batteries, please contact the tech department. There is one handheld microphone labeled hand mic 1, one headset microphone labeled boom mic 2, and one lavalier (clip on) microphone labeled lav mic 3. The handheld and headset microphones share a receiver, but can be used at the same time. The lavalier microphone has its own receiver. 1. Power on the wireless microphone receivers by pressing the "on/off" button on the receivers. They are located towards the top of the audio rack beneath the power switch.  The "on off" buttons on the microphone receivers are located in slightly different locations on each one. It's located in the center of the left microphone receiver and on the left side of the right microphone receiver. 2. Take out the microphones you want to use. The microphones are kept in the drawer in the audio rack. 3. Turn on the microphones you'll be using. The handheld microphone powers on by flipping the switch in the center of the microphone all the way up. The other two microphones power on by flipping the switch on the top of the belt pack all the way to the right.  4. Volume levels for the microphones are preset and typically should not require adjustments. If they do need to be adjusted, each mic has its own volume knob located beneath the receivers and labeled according to the mic it refers to. Turning the knobs clockwise increases the volume. Turning the knobs counterclockwise decreases the volume.  5. When finished using the microphones, power them off and return them to the drawer in the audio rack.