DESKTOP COMPUTER
The desktop computer is the default computer source for the classroom. The Atlona's auto-switch will automatically share the desktop computer's audio and video signal with the classroom projector and speaker. If it does not, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that the desktop computer is powered on.
- Make sure that the desktop computer's desktop is duplicated (PC) / Mirrored (Mac).
- For PC: Press the "Windows" and "P" keys simultaneously, then select "Duplicate" from the menu. The PC's desktop will be duplicated.
- For Mac: Press the "Command" and "F1" keys simultaneously. The Mac's desktop will be mirrored.
- Make sure that the Atlona auto-switch is turned on. If the display button is lit red, the unit is off. Press the display button to turn it on, the display button will be lit blue.
- Make sure that the Sony projector is on the correct input. Point the white Sony remote at the projector and press the Input button until Input B is selected.
LAPTOP
A laptop is a secondary computer source for the classroom. Once connected to the AV system with the auxiliary HDMI or USB-C cables, the Atlona's auto-switch will automatically share the laptop's audio and video signal with the classroom projector and speaker. If it does not, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that the laptop is powered on.
- There is an auxiliary HDMI and USB-C cable at the instructor's podium/desk. Plug the appropriate cable into your laptop.
- Make sure that the laptop's desktop is duplicated (PC) / Mirrored (Mac).
- For PC: Press the "Windows" and "P" keys simultaneously, then select "Duplicate" from the menu. The PC's desktop will be duplicated.
- For Mac: Press the "Command" and "F1" keys simultaneously. The Mac's desktop will be mirrored.
- Make sure that the Atlona auto-switch is turned on. If the display button is lit red, the unit is off. Press the display button to turn it on, the display button will be lit blue.
- Make sure that the Sony projector is on the correct input. Point the white Sony remote at the projector and press the Input button until Input B is selected.
Once the auxiliary HDMI or USB-C cable(s) are disconnected from the laptop, the desktop computer will automatically share it's audio and video signal with the classroom projector and speaker.
iPad (macOS)
Like a laptop, an iPad is a secondary computer source for the classroom. Once connected to the AV system with the auxiliary USB-C cable, the Atlona's auto-switch will automatically share the laptop's audio and video signal with the classroom projector and speaker. If it does not, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that the iPad is powered on.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the iPad screen while in landscape mode to reveal the Control Center. Ensure that the Stage Manager button is toggled on.
- There is an auxiliary USB-C cable at the instructor's podium/desk. Plug the USB-C cable into your iPad.
- A pop-up banner will appear at the top of the iPad screen, indicating that the external display has been automatically enabled with Stage Manger.
- To "Mirror" the iPad image on the projector, navigate to the iPad's Display Settings and enable "Mirror Display".
- Make sure that the Atlona auto-switch is turned on. If the display button is lit red, the unit is off. Press the display button to turn it on, the display button will be lit blue.
- Make sure that the Sony projector is on the correct input. Point the white Sony remote at the projector and press the Input button until Input B is selected.
** Please note that the above steps are for iPads with the M1 and M2 chip set. **
TOGGLING BETWEEN DESKTOP COMPUTER AND LAPTOP / iPad
The desktop computer is the default computer source for the classroom. However, the auto-switch will automatically send the audio-video signal from the most recent connected device. If that device is disconnected, the auto-switch will revert to the last connected device / next available source.
If there is a need to manually toggle between the desktop computer and the laptop, press the HDMI OUT button until the desired source is selected.