Bensen 351: Hyflex Classroom

Bensen 351 is a hyflex classroom seating 10 people.

Image showing the Bensen 351 classroom layout

Connecting a laptop

  1. Wake up the touch screen panel by tapping it anywhere. You may need to tap harder than you think.
  2. Tap the Laptop input button. The projector will turn on and the screen will come down automatically.
  3. Ensure your laptop is on and ready. Connect the HDMI cable to the correct port on the laptop. A USB-C adaptor is provided if needed.
  4. If the laptop display is not shown within 10 seconds, configure the laptop to send output to a second display.
    1. On Windows, hold the Windows key and press the "P" key to bring up your extended monitor options. Choose "Duplicate" or "Extend" depending on your needs.
    2. On MacOS, click the Screen Mirroring icon in the top bar and select the Extron display.
  5. Adjust the volume of your laptop content using the touch screen volume controls.

Image showing the instructor station in Bensen 351

Using the Mobile Zoom Room cart

This room has a cart-mounted Zoom room setup. It is plugged into the wall for power and for Internet access. There is a TV remote on the shelf which also holds the Zoom touch controller.

Using the Blu-ray player

  1. Tap the Blu-ray input button on the touch panel.
  2. Turn on the Blu-ray player inside the media cabinet.
  3. Insert the DVD you wish to play, and use the black Sony remote to control playback.
  4. Use the touch panel buttons to control the volume.