Playing video or audio using my MacBook or laptop on the Interactive Digital Display

This article will show you how to display a video or audio from your MacBook or laptop on the Interactive Digital Display which is in some of the general use classrooms.

When your MacBook or PC laptop is connected to the Interactive Digital Display via the USB-C cable, you can play a video or audio file on your computer and it will show on the large display. The audio can also be run through the display.

Laptop: Set the audio to use the Display's speakers.

If you are using a laptop, follow these steps to have the sound output to the Display's speakers. Typically, this process only needs to be done the first time you want the audio to output via the Display.

1. Once you have plugged the USB-C cable into your laptop, click on the Speaker icon.

Speaker icon selected

2. Click on the Sound Output connection icon.

Sound output connection icon

3. Click on the appropriate output device for the display.

HD Audio Driver for Display Audio selected
MacBook: Set the audio to use the Display's speakers.

If you are using a MacBook, follow these steps to have the sound output to the Display's speakers. Typically, this process only needs to be done the first time you want the audio to output via the Display.

MacBook with USB-C cable plugged in

1. Click on System Settings.

System Settings icon selected

2. Click on Sound, then click on the DisplayPort option.

DisplayPort selected

3. Play your video.

Video is playing
Adjust the volume on the Interactive Digital Display.

First adjust the volume in the app you are using to play the video or audio file.

video app volume slider is on full

Push the Volume Up or Volume Down button on the Interactive Digital Display.

These buttons are on the bottom right-hand corner of the display.

Volume buttons on the Display

Need More Help?

Contact the IT A/V Support Team at (657) 278-2277 or [email protected].

IT A/V Support Team website