The AVS team has over 50 years combined experience in all things audiovisual. Multi-camera video production, podcasts, transferring analog media such as film and tape to digital, streaming content, setting up projection, and amplification for an event are just a few of the services AVS offers. Come down to Stuart Hall, Room 004, to talk about what the AVS team can do for you. The AVS team has the experience and knowledge to help you with any project you can imagine. Visit the Audio-Visual Services at UChicago page for further information.
Select a topic from the list below to read more answers to the most frequently asked AVS questions.
The majority of our media classrooms are equipped with region-free DVD players that handle most flavors of PAL and NTSC. VHS decks are no longer available, but contact us to have any VHS tapes digitized.
Yes, all of our media classrooms have HDM, VGA, or USB-C cables in the cabinet. If you use a Mac, you will need the adapter that is shipped with your laptop to plug into the VGA or HDMI cable. Also, some Windows laptops are shipped with an adapter to attach to a VGA cable. If you need an adapter, send an email to avs@uchicago.edu to arrange to borrow an adapter.
You can try. We recommend Windows 10 and higher.
Linux is not a supported operating system, but you are welcome to try connecting it to the media cabinet.
If you're using a Mac laptop, after you connect the VGA or HDMI cable to the media cabinet, go to the System Preferences > Display > Detect Displays.
If you using a Windows laptop, after you connect the appropriate cable (e.g., VGA, HDMI, USB-C), Windows should detect the monitor and display what's on your screen. If this doesn't happen, make sure the monitor is set to the correct input. If you're still not seeing an image on the monitor, go to the Windows Display Settings on your laptop. Select Start > Settings > System > Display, then click on Detect to get your laptop to recognize the monitor. If these instructions do not work, you should check with the computer manufacturer for assistance.
Absolutely, just call us at 773.834.4499 and we can schedule training in one of our classrooms or in our office.
Yes, for $90 you can have your AV equipment orders delivered and picked up by the AVS team.
Yes, during regular business hours, the AVS technicians can set up your event for an hourly fee, based on the nature of the request and technician availability. If you are renting AVS equipment for the event, equipment rental charges will apply. Contact the AVS team at 773.834.4499 for setup details.