Not hearing sound in classroom

Summary

What to do when there is no sound coming from the room's speakers

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Where's the sound?

If you can't hear any sound when audio is playing in a smart classroom, there are a few places to check that the volume is not muted or turned down:

  • Extron panel
  • Computer desktop
  • Video/audio playback tool

Extron panel

Ensure that the volume on the panel is turned up
Extron wall panel with the volume area highlighted

Computer desktop

Click the audio icon (bottom right, next to the date and time) and ensure that the volume is turned up.

  • Also check that ExtronScalerD is selected for the output.
    If ExtronScalerD isn't selected, click the up chevron on the right, and select it from the list.
    Audio menu open from the taskbar with "ExtronScalerD" highlighted

Video / audio playback tool

Check the volume in the app that is playing the video (YouTube, embedded videos, Windows Media Player, VLC or PowerDVD).
video playback is muted (sound icon with a line through it) arrow pointing to unmuted icon (sound icon with no line)

Classroom Support Hotline:

If a technology issue disrupts your class or meeting, please call for immediate assistance: 614-287-HELP (4357)
To learn more, see the article on Classroom Technology Support.

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Article ID: 536
Created
Wed 3/24/21 9:50 AM
Modified
Tue 9/19/23 12:27 PM
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