Unable to Connect via HDMI to Projector or TV

Summary

Requesting assistance with HDMI cable in Smart Classroom

Body

Issue/Question

  • The HDMI laptop cable to the projector doesn't appear to work. I can get it to work with the VGA cable. but with the HDMI cable, it projects a gray screen.
  • Something wrong with the HDMI cable

Environment

  • USD Classroom
  • Small group room

Cause

No Display showing when connecting the laptop through the HDMI cable

Resolution

  1. In XPanel select HDMI Input
    Note: if the room is not equipped with Xpanel, Locate for the TV remote to power on the TV
  2. Disconnect and reconnect HDMI cable
    Note: If using an adapter, reconnect adapter as well
  3. If the instructions did not address the issue, please contact the Servicedesk with below information
    1. Name
    2. Location
    3. Room number

Details

Details

Article ID: 1944
Created
Fri 1/11/19 2:01 PM
Modified
Mon 8/24/20 12:50 PM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
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