Frequently Asked Question
St. Leo Library AV Setup
Last Updated 6 years ago
I've got everything hooked up and set up on the TV in the library. The various inputs are labeled, and it seems that you need to pick the one you want to use each time the TV is started up. They're listed across the top of the "channel" options.
The input labelled "Laptop" is the loose HDMI cable resting on top of the desktop, which can be connected to laptops or other devices, as needed.
The computer is hooked up, as well, and it's set to mirror the display, so the same thing is on both screens. It seems that this makes it want to set the display to 150%, so when new users log in, their display might seem a bit oversized. (Faculty/Staff accounts can adjust this, but unfortunately student accounts can't, because the settings app is blocked for students to avoid tampering with sensitive settings.) You can use Windows + P to quickly change to other display modes, if desired. Extending the display will give two separate screens with separate material on each, and you can also disable one display or the other, if desired. For more information about multiple displays, please see the KB article on that topic.
The Apple TV that was purchased last year has also been connected. I believe the primary purpose for this was to be able to mirror displays over AirPlay. I've configured it to use the conference room style display, with connection instructions displayed when it's not actively in use.
Being a Roku-based smart TV, the TV remote is a bit nontraditional, more like that for a Roku than for a normal TV. There's also the Apple TV remote. Be careful with the latter one, as some brilliant designer at Apple decided it would be a good idea to make it out of glass. It also lacks a traditional D-pad style button for navigation, so you have to swipe across the frosted portion of the remote at the top (which is a touch sensitive surface like a trackpad) to navigate menus and options. The whole upper half clicks in when you want to make a selection.
The Roku/TV remote is IR-based, so it has to have line of sight to work, like a normal remote. The Apple TV remote is connected over Bluetooth or a similar wireless technology, so it can be pointed wherever.
The input labelled "Laptop" is the loose HDMI cable resting on top of the desktop, which can be connected to laptops or other devices, as needed.
The computer is hooked up, as well, and it's set to mirror the display, so the same thing is on both screens. It seems that this makes it want to set the display to 150%, so when new users log in, their display might seem a bit oversized. (Faculty/Staff accounts can adjust this, but unfortunately student accounts can't, because the settings app is blocked for students to avoid tampering with sensitive settings.) You can use Windows + P to quickly change to other display modes, if desired. Extending the display will give two separate screens with separate material on each, and you can also disable one display or the other, if desired. For more information about multiple displays, please see the KB article on that topic.
The Apple TV that was purchased last year has also been connected. I believe the primary purpose for this was to be able to mirror displays over AirPlay. I've configured it to use the conference room style display, with connection instructions displayed when it's not actively in use.
Being a Roku-based smart TV, the TV remote is a bit nontraditional, more like that for a Roku than for a normal TV. There's also the Apple TV remote. Be careful with the latter one, as some brilliant designer at Apple decided it would be a good idea to make it out of glass. It also lacks a traditional D-pad style button for navigation, so you have to swipe across the frosted portion of the remote at the top (which is a touch sensitive surface like a trackpad) to navigate menus and options. The whole upper half clicks in when you want to make a selection.
The Roku/TV remote is IR-based, so it has to have line of sight to work, like a normal remote. The Apple TV remote is connected over Bluetooth or a similar wireless technology, so it can be pointed wherever.