Presentation Instructions and Tutorials

The Academic Technology Services (ATS) resources listed below contain information, instructions, and video tutorials about using available technology in OIT/ATS supported teaching spaces and conference rooms collectively referred to as Smart Rooms.

General Information:

• Smart Room Locations and Capabilities
• HyFlex and Conferencing Service Support
   

Wireless Presentation options:
Two additional methods to wirelessly connect and present are available offering more flexibility and accessibility when utilizing the wireless presentation system without requiring the VIA app.

1. Join Through Browser Connectivity:  Easily connect and present in a VIA-equipped room wirelessly using the Chrome browser on your Mac, Windows, or Chromebook computer.  No need to install the VIA app to use this feature. Click here for video tutorial.

2. Apple AirPlay Connectivity:  Seamlessly connect and present in a VIA-equipped room wirelessly using the built-in AirPlay feature on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.  No need to install the VIA app to use this feature. Click here for video tutorial.

Connect to a room display in a teaching space or meeting room with VIA...

1. Visit a VIA-equipped CCNY location (teaching space or meeting room) 
   • CCNY Smart Room Locations and Capabilities
2. Follow the directions shown on the room display to connect to it.  

Note: Please visit the IMEDIA Reservation Desk located at NAC 1204 for a one-on-one tutorial if assistance is needed.

Download VIA app for your Computer (MacOS and Windows OS)

• VIA Setup MAC client (.dmg) Version: 1.0.0.64 (click here)
   
• VIA Setup Windows client (exe) Version: 1.0.0.64 (click here)

Also, below are the recommended Room Device drivers to install to use a camera and/or mic.

• VIA Room Device Camera Drivers for Mac OS Clients (.dmg) Version: 1.0.1024.12 (click here)
   
• VIA Room Device Camera Drivers for Windows Clients (.msi) Version: 1.0.24 (click here)

Get VIA for your Android Smartphone or Tablet…

1. Visit the Google Play Store and search for the "Kramer VIA" app and download it.

VIA Wireless Presentation Tips

1. How to play YouTube video effectively
   • using Windows
   • using MacOS
2. How to control the volume using AV systems with flat panel non-touchscreen displays
   • Volume controllers on the computer or mobile device connected to the system can manage content volume levels.
     • If playing a YouTube video please use its video volume controller, or the computer's main volume controller to manage content volume levels.  
     • If using Zoom with VIA Versa please use the volume controller on the VIA app to manage content volume levels
3. How to use Room Device with VIA to connect to a room camera and microphone
   • Download and install Room Device driver software (see above)
   • Once the Room Device driver has been installed connect to the room VIA
   • Open your Zoom or Teams app and select Room Device camera for your Zoom or Teams camera and VIA Room Device microphone for your Zoom or Teams microphone.
   • Other video tutorials below:
     • VIA: How to Download Room Device Driver (new)
     • How to Install and Use VIA Versa / Room Device with Zoom
     • Using VIA Versa / Room Device Feature
     • About VIA Versa / Room Device
     • VIA Versa / Room Device Demonstration
     • CCNY Youtube playlist with all VIA tutorials
4. How to connect to VIA and present using a Chromebook.
   • Use Chrome browser to utilize 'Join through Browser' feature
     • NOTE: VIA app in Google Play Store is no longer supported.
5. How to Extend the Display
   • VIA: How to Extend the Display (Mac)
   • VIA: How to Extend the Display (Windows)
6. How to connect to VIA using Airplay
   • VIA: How to Use Airplay to Screen Mirror Through VIA
      

Classrooms or Lecture Halls

1. How to wirelessly present with VIA...
   • Join Through Browser using the Chrome Browser
   • AirPlay on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad
   • VIA app on a Mac or PC
   • Smartphone or Tablet
2. General Information for Wireless Presentations
3. Marshak Lecture Hall 1-4 Instructions
4. Hyflex Teaching: Meeting Owl Pro Instructions
5. VIA Multicast video tutorial at the Tech Center Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
    

Epson Brightlink Interactive Whiteboards

1. How to wirelessly save pages in whiteboard mode
2. How to wirelessly e-mail whiteboard pages
3. Find demo videos and tutorials
4. Active Learning Classrooms (ALC)
5. How to Multicast with VIA Connect
6. Locations
   • NAC 1/301 Active Learning Center
   • NAC 1/301 Flex Space - Instructions for Interactive Whiteboard Access
   • Steinman B-35B Classroom

For audio-visual assistance contact the iMEDIA Reservation Desk via phone at
212-650-5480, via email at  iMEDIA@ccny.cuny.edu , or visit us at NAC 1/204.