Sound

There are multiple places where volume can be adjusted

When sound isn’t working the way you expect, it’s often because one of several volume controls is turned down or muted. Before assuming something is broken, check each of the following:

🖥️ 1. The Main Volume on Your Computer

On Windows devices, the main volume slider is located in the bottom-right corner of your taskbar, next to the date and time.

Make sure the volume is turned up and not muted.

🎵 2. The Volume Control Inside Your Media Player

Many apps and websites have their own volume sliders. Even if your computer’s volume is up, the player itself may be muted or set very low.
Check the volume inside:

Windows Media Player
VLC Media Player
YouTube
Any other video or streaming site

🎚️ 3. The Front Row Touch Panel (If Your Room Has One)

If your classroom has a Front Row Touch Panel that controls your projector and audio:

Tap the Volume button on the panel
Ensure it’s not muted
Adjust the slider to raise the room’s master audio level

The Front Row system can override your computer’s volume, so it’s important to verify this setting.

📡 4. The Projector Remote Volume

Some projectors have independent volume controls built into the projector itself.
If your setup includes a projector remote:

Press the Volume + button to raise the audio
Ensure the projector is not muted
Look for volume icons appearing on the projection screen

A low or muted projector volume can prevent sound from coming through—even if everything else is turned up.

🖥️ Check Your PC Speaker Output

If you’re not hearing any sound, the computer may be sending audio to the wrong speaker. Windows devices often have multiple output options—built-in speakers, projectors, monitors, headphones, or soundbars—so it’s important to make sure the correct one is selected.

Click the speaker icon in the bottom-right corner of your taskbar.
Click the arrow ( > ) next to the volume slider to view all available audio devices.
The device currently in use will be highlighted.
If you see another speaker or output option listed above the highlighted one, click it to switch audio to that device.
Make sure your volume is turned up, and keep a video or sound clip playing while you test each option.

If there is still no sound, try selecting a different output device from the list—sometimes Windows selects a projector or monitor speaker by mistake.

💬Pro Tip Keep audio playing while you test. It’s much easier to hear when the correct speaker is selected if something is actively making sound.

🎚️ Front Row Volume Control

Sometimes you may find that your computer volume is at 100% and the video or media player volume is fully turned up, yet the sound in the room is still much quieter than expected.

In many classrooms, this happens because the Front Row Classroom Control Panel also has its own volume level, which can override your computer’s audio.

Even if the panel hasn't been adjusted recently, the Front Row system may occasionally need a small volume boost to "wake up" the speakers.