CWAC Classroom Equipment
All CWAC classrooms are equipped with AV systems that include a digital projector and screen, loudspeakers, microphones, a DVD-Blu-Ray player, and input panels to connect your device. Mini-DisplayPort to HDMI, USB-C to HDMI, Lightning to HDMI, and Mini-DisplayPort to VGA adapters are tethered to the cables.
Videoconferencing
CWAC 152 and 156 have videoconferencing equipment in CWAC 152 and 156 that can be used in conjunction with the University’s WebEx web conferencing software.
Assisted Listening Devices
CWAC 157 is equipped with assisted listening devices that made available by reservation. Please email visualresources@uchicago.edu at least one week before the scheduled event to request the devices.
VRC Equipment Reservations
Classroom Equipment Reservations
To make a standing or single reservation for the following equipment, please write to visualresources@uchicago.edu.
The VRC can provide:
- Mac laptops
- Laser pointers (classroom sets and individual remotes)
- Google Cardboard VR viewers (set of 25)
- 3D glasses (classroom sets)
Optimal Projection Settings
Color profile
The VRC recommends the color profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1 on Mac computers.
Image sizes for classroom projection
Images should be at least 1500 pixels on the long edge. The “Medium” export option in LUNA creates images that are optimally sized for use in slide decks for projection. For images that are very wide and skinny, such as a hand scroll painting, please use the “Large” export option.
For equipment rental or services not listed here, please contact Academic Technology Solutions.