How to Setup in PHR 7007
Summary
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the TVs and Owls with the built-in PC or an external laptop
If you encounter any issues, please contact phr-it@uwaterloo.ca
Warning for Owls
Please do not move/rotate or unplug the Owls or the TVs
The Owls must be βfacing each otherβ to work, if the eye sticker on each device is facing the other one and they are on their labelled area on the table, they are in the correct position
Please turn off TVs when finished
Table of Contents
- 1 Computer Setup
- 1.1 Using the PC
- 1.2 Using a Laptop
- 2 Display Settings
Computer Setup
Using the PC
Turn on all TVs
Ensure all TVs are set to HDMI 1 using the remotes located in the trays below the TVs
Ensure switch on the table is set to PC
The blue LED indicates which mode is currently active
Click any button on the keyboard to wake up the PC
Log in using your WatIAm credentials (username@uwaterloo.ca and password)
Note for Extra Connections
If needed, there is an extra USB port that connects to the PC (useful for slide clickers, external drives, etc.), an ethernet port for laptops and extra outlets
The taped off ports cannot be used
Using a Laptop
Laptop Requirements
Laptop will need to have a functional USB-A and USB-C port (connections pictured below in step 3)
If your laptop does not support 2 displays, an HDMI port will also be required
Compatibility Issues
Some laptops do not support 2 displays over one USB-C port
If you experience flickering from the TVs or display issues, you can try plugging one HDMI cable into the USB-C adaptor and one into the HDMI port in your laptop
Turn on all TVs
Ensure all TVs are set to HDMI 2 using the remotes located in the trays below the TVs
Ensure switch on the table is set to LT
The blue LED indicates which mode is currently active
Locate the following cables and plug them into your laptop
Cable A is for video to the TVs
Cable B is for Owl cameras, speakers and microphones
Log into laptop
Note for Owls
Ensure that Meeting Owl Pro is selected for video and audio use in your video conferencing app
Display Settings
Windows
All TVs Showing Same Thing
Monitor will display image A
Front TV and side TVs will display image B
Right click on the home screen to bring up the context menu and click Display settings
Click on 2 and then click on Extend desktop to this display
Click on Duplicate desktop on 2 and 3
All TVs should now be showing the same image
Front TV Different From Side TVs
Monitor will display image A
Front TV will display image B
Side TVs will display image C
Right click on the home screen to bring up the context menu and click Display settings
Click on 2|3 and then click on Duplicate desktop on 2 and 3
Click on Extend desktop on 2 and 3
The front TV can now show a different image than the side TVs
Mac
Compatibility Issues
MacBooks with M1 or M2 chipsets do not support multiple displays, this means you can only use the front TV or only use the side TVs but they cannot be used together
All TVs Showing Same Thing
Laptop will display image A
Front TV and side TVs will display image B
Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen then click System Settings
Click on Displays then click the arrows from the Use as dropdown menu
Select the Mirror option (will not appear as SAMSUNG)
TVs should now display the same image
Front TV Different From Side TVs
Laptop will display image A
Front TV will display image B
Side TVs will display image C
Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen then click System Settings
Click on Displays then click the arrows from the Use as dropdown menu
Select Extended display
TVs can now show different images