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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
icon for control panel
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.
icon for control panel

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