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    VGA Deprecation Schedule

    The following locations no longer have VGA as an available input.  If you have a device that only allows for VGA as it's signal output, a VGA to HDMI adapter may be checked out from the IT Support Center located in the basement of Cabell Library (B-30) on the Monroe Park Campus or the VMI Building (3rd floor) on the MCV Campus.

    2020 Locations

    Harris Hall 2129
    Harris Hall 2118
    Harris Hall 2123
    Harris Hall 2125
    Harris Hall 2128
    Harris Hall 2132
    Harris Hall 2135
    Harris Hall 2136
    Harris Hall 2137
    Harris Hall 2138
    Hibbs Building 207
    Hibbs Building 216
    Hibbs Building 262
    Hibbs Building 264
    Hibbs Building 260
    Hibbs Building 405
    Hibbs Building 431
    Hibbs Building 440
    Hibbs Building 441
    Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A 335
    Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A 435
    Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A 535
    Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A 635
    Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A 735
    Smith Building, Robert Blackwell 466
    Smith Building, Robert Blackwell 362

    Auxiliary Connections

    All classroom podiums provide auxiliary connections so instructors and students can bring in alternative devices such as laptops or other mobile devices to connect to the podium system.  If an instructor is planning to bring an external device to class, please ensure the device has one of the connections below.  If the device does not have these connections, please consider purchasing the necessary adapter.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: These resources are available only for in-room instruction.  They are not available to the Zoom application on the computer.  

    Digital Input

    Most centrally scheduled VCU classrooms have been standardized on the HDMI connection to transport digital signals into podium systems.  If a device has a digital output, but no HDMI, please obtain an adapter or cable that will convert the device output connector to HDMI.

    Don't know what type of digital output your device has? View a list of different types of digital connectors.

    HDMI

    HDMI is the most adopted digital signal connection available.  It is widely used on anything from televisions, laptops, tablets, and Blu-Ray players to LCD displays and projectors.  There are a variety of other digital signal connectors used by a variety of devices.  Most (if not all) digital devices that do not have this HDMI connection are capable of connecting to it by way of an adapter.  For a list of digital connectors, go here.

    Analog Inputs

    VGA with Audio (being phased out)

    Starting January 2020 we will not be reintegrating VGA into any new installations.  We do not plan on removing the VGA interface from all classrooms immediately, but as a room gets updated, the interface would not be included in the updates. 

     

     

    Other resources available on or near the Auxiliary Interface

    Power and Network

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    This plate is also known as Plan B.  Most of the presentation sources such as laptops and tablets have decent battery life and wireless network connectivity.  This plate is available for occasions when you forgot to charge up your batteries, or the wireless card is acting up.  You might not need them, but they're there in case your Plan A device battery runs low before the presentation is over.

    Computer USB Ports

    With the growing number of USB driven devices being used by instructors, we are integrating computers in the podium with multiple USB ports on the front of them.  

     

    Interfaces and Hardware no longer available in Centrally Supported Classrooms

    RCA Connectors for Video and Stereo Audio

     

    VHS Players

    If you have a device that requires the usage of one of these resources, please contact the VCU IT Support Center.  They have a selection of AV equipment available for checkout to Faculty and Staff.

     

     

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