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 sound is not heard from the classroom speaker, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that the desktop computer is powered on and that you are signed in.
- For PC:
- Click on the speaker icon located on the taskbar next to the clock.
- From the "Select playback device" menu, select "SONY PJ (Intel(R) Display Audio)
- Make sure that the volume is not muted and is set at a minimum of 50%. Adjust volume as needed.
- For Mac:
- Click on the “menu bar” or “control center” tool at the top right side of your screen in the upper tool bar next to the date.
- From the “menu bar” or “control center”, hover the curser over the “Sound” volume bar and click on the bottom of the dropdown menu. From there, a small gray arrow icon will appear on the “Sound” bar, and click on it to make the audio “Output” menu appear.
- From the "Output" menu, select "SONY PJ”
- Make sure that the volume is not muted and is set at a minimum of 50%. Adjust volume as needed.
- Due to Apple product configuration, the projector display will need to be on when attempting to share audio through the classroom speakers from the Mac.
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 sound is not heard from the classroom speaker, follow the steps below:
- Make sure that the laptop is powered on and that you are signed in.
- For PC:
- Click on the speaker icon located on the taskbar next to the clock.
- From the "Select playback device" menu, select "SONY PJ (Intel(R) Display Audio)
- Make sure that the volume is not muted and is set at a minimum of 50%. Adjust volume as needed.
- For Mac:
- Click on the “menu bar” or “control center” tool at the top right side of your screen in the upper tool bar next to the date.
- From the “menu bar” or “control center”, hover the curser over the “Sound” volume bar and click on the bottom of the dropdown menu. From there, a small gray arrow icon will appear on the “Sound” bar, and click on it to make the audio “Output” menu appear.
- From the "Output" menu, select "SONY PJ”
- Make sure that the volume is not muted and is set at a minimum of 50%. Adjust volume as needed.
- Due to Apple product configuration, the projector display will need to be on when attempting to share audio through the classroom speakers from the iPad.
iPad (macOS)
An iPad 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 iPad's audio and video signal with the classroom projector and speaker. If sound is not heard from the classroom speaker, 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 are auxiliary VGA cable at the instructor's podium/desk. A USB-C to VGA or Lightning Bolt to VGA adapter will be required for this connection. Plug the adapter into the VGA cord located at the instructor’s podium/desk and plug the Lightning Bolt or USB-C side of the adapter 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 Manager.
- To "Mirror" the iPad image on the projector, navigate to the iPad's Display Settings and enable "Mirror Display".
- 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.
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.