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Connecting a Laptop using HDMI or USB-C

The best way to connect to Cynap is using a wireless connection. This will leave the wired input open for using your document camera or Blu-ray player. If your computer shows a green screen when connected with HDMI or USB-C , try using wireless screen mirroring instead. If you do prefer connecting to Cynap using the HDMI or USB-C cable, you can follow these instructions.

On the Control Panel

Step 1: Turn the Projection System OnControl Panel main page with buttons for Turn System On, Audio Only, and Turn System Off
Step 2: Select the Cynap Option

This will be located under the screen menu. Ensure your Cynap is selected to MIRROR display is ON
Step 3: Select the HDMI (or or USB-C ) Input You Chose for Your Laptop

On the Control Panel, under Cynap Input, select the HDMI (or USB-C ) input you chose for your laptop. If you have more than one HDMI inputs to choose from, the top input will be HDMI 1.

On the Instructor’s Cynap Monitor

Step 1: Look at the Instructor Podium Monitorinstructor podium monitor showing Cynap
Step 2: Choose the Plus button

Touch the desktop on the Instructor’s Cynap monitor with the pen or your finger to bring up the + menu. If you do not have a touch monitor, use the mouse located within the top drawer of the podium.
plus sign from Cynap
Step 3: Select Cynap Input

Select Cynap Input from the menu options that appear. Note in some classrooms, this icon might be labeled HDMI – even if you connected with USB-C or VGA. Just look for the icon with the plug symbol.
picture of the cynap input icon