Using devices in 10 Bay’s Amenity Spaces
Using devices in 10 Bay’s Amenity Spaces
Below are instructions for how to connect different devices to the 10 Bay Residence audio/visual (AV) equipment. These instructions are useful for situations like sharing media for a presentation, or even something as simple as hooking up a game console to the Theatre Room TV.
Guides available:
For the purposes of clarity, we will be using the term “Casting” to refer to wirelessly broadcasting your screen to a TV. In certain cases, there are HDMI cables in the room that enable you to display your device on the screen. Instructions for those devices vary, but instructions can be found for Windows and Mac. Further support for university devices can be found by contacting University Technology Services (UTS) or your department’s IT department, if applicable.
Please be mindful of others in shared spaces (such as the Senator’s Lounge) before using remote devices. If reservation of a space is needed to ensure access, please get in touch with the Service Desk on Floor 1.
Disclaimer: McMaster University and Housing & Conference Services are not responsible for the damage potentially caused by improper use of third-party devices with our screens. Action will be taken to prevent abuse or improper use of our facilities, including the use of our screens, cables and devices.
This document is a living document, maintained by the McMaster Housing & Conference Services Communications team. If something needs to be changed or fixed, or information could be made clearer, feel free to email 10bayres@mcmaster.ca.
Fitness Centre
Workouts on the Peloton bikes can be displayed on the television in the Fitness Room. This can be used for group workout sessions with others in the room.
Video – Wireless
- Turn on the Samsung Television.
- Press the “Input” button on the remote control.
- Select the Source for “Screen Mirroring.”
- On the Peloton Bike, make sure you are logged into your account.
- Select the Settings in the top right corner of the screen by tapping the time.
- Select “Cast Screen.”
- Select the Samsung TV from the list.
Senator’s Lounge
The TV in the Senator’s Lounge can be connected to either by a cable, or wirelessly.
Video – Wired
- Turn on the television
- Connect your device to the television using the HDMI cables. There should be two cables: one with an HDMI connector, and one with a USB-C connector for laptops, or other devices which support it.
- If your device does not show up on the screen, press the “Input” button, located in the top-left of the remote, and choose another input.
Video – Wireless (Windows)
- Make sure you are on the “McMaster Graduate” wireless internet (WiFi) network.
- Turn on the television using the remote.
- Press the “Input” button on the top-left of the television’s remote control.
- Select the Input for “Screen Mirroring.”
- Press the Windows Key + K shortcut, or open start and search for “Connect to a wireless display”
- Select the Senator’s Lounge television from the list
Video – Wireless (Mac)
- Make sure you are on the “McMaster Graduate” wireless internet (WiFi) network.
- Turn on the television using the remote.
- Press the “Input” button on the top-left of the television’s remote control.
- Select the Input for “Screen Mirroring.”
- On your Mac, click the “Control Center”
icon in the top-right of the screen. - Click the “Screen Mirroring” option.”
- Select the TV from the list of devices.
Board Room (Floor 2)
The TV in the Board Room can be connected to either by a cable, or wirelessly.
Video – Wired
- Turn on the television
- Connect your device to the television using the HDMI cables. There should be two cables: one with an HDMI connector, and one with a USB-C connector for laptops, or other devices which support it.
- If your device does not show up on the screen, press the “Input” button, located in the top-left of the remote, and choose another input.
Video – Wireless (Windows)
- Make sure you are on the “McMaster Graduate” wireless internet (WiFi) network.
- Turn on the television using the remote.
- Press the “Input” button on the top-left of the television’s remote control.
- Select the Input for “Screen Mirroring.”
- Press the Windows Key + K shortcut, or open start and search for “Connect to a wireless display”
- Select the Board Room television from the list
Video – Wireless (Mac)
- Make sure you are on the “McMaster Graduate” wireless internet (WiFi) network.
- Turn on the television using the remote.
- Press the “Input” button on the top-left of the television’s remote control.
- Select the Input for “Screen Mirroring.”
- On your Mac, click the “Control Center” icon in the top-right of the screen.
- Click the “Screen Mirroring” option.”
- Select the TV from the list of devices.
Theatre Room (Floor 2)
The Theatre Room can be used to play music, or display video/audio from a device, such as a laptop or game console.
Audio
The audio system in the theatre room can be used to play music via Bluetooth.
- On the Sound Bar remote, select “Bluetooth.”
- Place your device into pairing mode (instructions depend on your device)
- Pair your device with the Bluetooth speakers; control the volume from the device itself, or with the Sound Bar’s remote
Video – Wired
- Turn on the television
- Connect your device to the television using the HDMI cables. There should be two cables: one with an HDMI connector, and one with a USB-C connector for laptops, or other devices which support it.
- If your device does not show up on the screen, press the “Input” button, located in the top-left of the remote, and choose another input.
If you’d like to use the Sound Bar with your device:
- Ensure the TV, your device and the Sound Bar are on.
- Ensure the TV is on the Input/Source “HDMI-1.”
- Press the “HDMI” button on the Sound Bar’s remote.
- Control the volume using the Sound Bar’s remote.