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Connecting to the Neat Bar

1. Connect Your Computer:

  • Locate the provided USB-C and HDMI cables on the desk.

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  • Locate the corresponding ports on your computer and plug the cables in.

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  • Ensure the cables are securely connected.

2. Select Video Outputs:

  • For Mac:

    1. Configure Video Output: Ensure your computer is set to output video to the HDMI-connected display.
      You can do this by selecting the screen mirroring option in the control center and selecting the Neat Bar.
      Choose the appropriate display option (Mirror Built-in Retina Display or Use As Separate Display).

  • For Windows:

    1. Configure Video Output: Ensure your computer is set to output video to the HDMI-connected display.
      You can do this by pressing Windows + P and selecting the appropriate display option (Duplicate or Extend).

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  • Verify Display: After successful connection, your desktop should be displayed on the screens connected to the Neat Bar.

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  • If the screens are off, locate a remote control behind each screen..

Picture of TV with arrows pointing to the location of the remote controls behind the TV
Picture of a remote control attached to the back of a TV

  • Turn on the screens using the remote control by pressing the round, red power button.

Picture of a remote control

3. Launch Your Conferencing Application:

  • Open your preferred video conferencing app (e.g., Zoom, Teams…).

  • Select the “Neat Camera” as your camera.

  • Select the “Neat Microphone” and “Neat Speakers” as your microphone and speaker.

4. Start Your Meeting:

  • Begin your call or presentation. The Neat Bar will work seamlessly with your computer.

Using the Neat Control Pad

  • Volume Control: Use the Neat Pad to adjust the volume of the speakers.

  • Microphone Control: Mute or unmute the microphones as needed.

  • Camera Framing: Adjust camera auto-framing settings for optimal video capture.

    • Group framing: focuses on the meeting room participants and groups them together.

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    • Multi-focus framing: focuses on each participant in the room and places them side-by-side

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    • No auto-framing: shows the entire frame captured by the camera.

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Troubleshooting

No Video or Audio:

  • Check that all cables are securely connected

  • Ensure you have selected the correct devices (Neat Camera, Microphone, and Speakers) in your conferencing application.

  • Verify that the HDMI output is selected for both video and audio on your computer

For additional support, contact infotechsupport@umd.edu

This guide can be accessed online at go.umd.edu/HBK4115, or following this QR code:

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