Using AV equipment in BMH-1048

Owned by Trevor Bain
Last updated: Dec 09, 2024
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BMH-1048 has a TV with two HDMI connections (one hooked up to a computer in the room and the other that can be connected to a laptop computer). There is a wireless keyboard for the computer located in the room. There is also a video conferencing bar.

There is a power cord located under the table to provide power for laptops and peripheral devices that require power

Using the computer in the room

  1. Power on the TV using the remote

  2. Power on the keyboard using the switch on edge of the keyboard

  3. Press the spacebar to wake up the computer

  4. Wait for the HDMI1 input to be detected by the TV or press the Input button at the top right of the remote until HDMI1 is selected as the source on the screen.

  5. Using the wireless keyboard, log on to the computer using your UW UserID and Password

  6. Use the keyboard and trackpad to launch programs. Use the front USB ports on the computer for memory sticks.

  7. When done: 

    1. Sign out of the computer

    2. Power off the keyboard using the switch on the edge of the keyboard

    3. Power off the TV using the remote

Using your own computer

  1. Get your computer ready to present - powered up, logged in and ready to go.

  2. Connect the cable from the TV to your computer (HDMI). If you don’t have an HDMI display port (or adapter) see the Reception area in Dean’s Office (BMH-3104) or Health Computing (BMH first floor hallway to SunLife auditorium).

  3. Power on the TV using the remote (see note below if the remote is not available)

  4. Wait for the HDMI1 input to be detected by the TV

  5. Using a Mac? We recommend setting your display preference to “Scaled” at 1080P

  6. When done:

    1. Disconnect your computer (see note below if the remote is not available)

    2. Power off the TV with the remote (see note below if the remote is not available)

    3. Neatly wrap up the cord on top of the table

Using Video Conferencing

The room is has an all-in-one videobar (built-in video cameras, microphones and speakers) that can be used with computer-based video conferencing on platforms such as Teams, Webex, Zoom. Instructions for setting up and using the videobar are on the Classroom Video Conferencing in Health page.