Presentation Systems

Chromecast Usage

Make sure your projector is set to the HDMI input.
The Chromecast homescreen will appear, displaying it's name.

a. The Chromecast is named by the room it's located in (usually a number, letter, or combination).
On your computer, open Google Chrome browser, right-click anywhere on the page, and select "Cast…".
At the bottom of the small window that appears, click on "Sources ▼" and choose either "Cast tab" or "Cast desktop".

a. "Cast tab" will cast only the current tab, even if you switch to a new tab or window.

b. "Cast desktop" will cast everything on the screen, including when you change windows, tabs, and even programs.
On the list of Chromecast devices, scroll down until you find the one labelled with your room number/letter, and click on it.

a. If you chose "Cast tab", the cast session should begin immediately with your tab appearing on the projection.

b. If you chose "Cast desktop", you will need to select the display in the small window that pops up first, then click on "Share" to begin the cast session.

Plug in power and USB on Document Camera
Connect USB to Computer
Download and run the software:

a. Windows: Download EIT software here

b. Windows(if above software doesn't work): Download ImageMate here

c. MacOS 10.13 High Sierra or older: Download ImageMate here

d. MacOS 10.14 Mojave or newer: Download EIT software here
Open the software and wait for a new window to open with the camera feed
Share the feed your usual way:

a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

Make sure cables to your computer and projector are plugged in

a. RGB Out goes to the projector

b. RGB In goes to your computer
Ensure power cable is plugged in
Turn on camera and use the "PC" or "Camera" buttons to switch which is displayed

Plug in power and USB on Document Camera
Connect USB to Computer
Download and run the software:

a. Windows: Download Aver software here

b. MacOS: Download Aver software here
Open the software and wait for a new window to open with the camera feed
Share the feed your usual way:

a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

Make sure cables to your computer and to the projector are plugged in. Only use one of the below setup options:

a. HDMI IN for laptop, HDMI OUT for projector

b. RGB IN for laptop, RGB OUT for projector
Ensure the power cable is plugged in on the Rear Panel.
Ensure the small switch on the Left Panel is set to RGB, not TV.
See below for controls:
1. Press the POWER button (1) to turn the unit on.
2. Use the CAMERA/PC button (3 on left, 10 on right) to switch between the camera and your computer.
3. Use the LAMP button (5 on left, 14 on right) to turn on a light.
4. Use the AF button (10 on left, 12 on right) to auto focus the camera.

Press MENU (8) then use the directional buttons to navigate to the SYSTEM tab in Settings
Move the selection down to "Output Display" and press the center "Enter" button
Change the resolution to "1024x768" and hit the "Enter" button again

If you don't already have it, download the Hovercam software.

a. Flex 10 for MacOS

b. Flex 11 for Windows
Open the Hovercam Flex application
Plug in your Hovercam's USB cable
Wait a few seconds for the camera feed to appear
Share the feed your usual way:

a. Zoom/Google Meet: Select "Share Screen" and choose the window containing the camera feed

b. In-Class: Cast to your classroom Chromecast device

Note: This camera can act like the Solo 8 Plus with a USB cable for remote learning

Make sure the HDMI cable for your projector is plugged into "HDMI Out" and the HDMI to your computer is in "HDMI In" or "VGA"
Make sure power is connected, and turn the unit on by pressing the power button on the front.
Make sure the switch next to the power button is set to the monitor, not the mouse.
To toggle between showing the camera feed and displaying your computer screen, use the switch located on the side opposite the power button.