If you sponsored a Crested Butte Open Virtual Gala Watch Party:

Please be on the lookout for an email which will provide you with all the Zoom connection instructions. These instructions will be sent to the email address that we have on file. 

If you are viewing the Crested Butte Open Virtual Gala and aren't part of a Watch party:

On the night of the event, starting  with our kick-off event at 6:30 p.m. MDT, visit adaptivesports.org and the gala can be viewed from the website's home page. 

How to connect a PC laptop to a TV with an HDMI cable

This is the simplest and easiest way to connect your laptop to a TV. All you need to get the job done is an HDMI cable, which can be found at stores that sell electronic supplies. An HDMI cable can handle both audio and high-resolution video, so it’s great for streaming. Here is what the end of an HDMI cable looks like:

To make this work, both your laptop and TV have to have an HDMI port. If they aren’t super old (or super new for that matter), there’s a good chance both have it on board. Turn on both devices and connect them using an HDMI cable. Then just select the correct HDMI input on your TV with the help of the remote control and you’re good to go.

Keep in mind that some laptops have a micro HDMI or a mini HDMI port, so you’ll need a different sized HDMI cable.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect the laptop to the TV with an HDMI cable.
2. Turn on both devices.
3. Select the correct HDMI input on the TV with the remote.

The connection between the two devices should be established automatically. But in case it doesn’t, go to Settings > System > Display and make sure “TV” is selected. You can also adjust the resolution to match the one of your television. One that’s done, press the Windows key and the P key and then select the “Duplicate” option.

How to connect a PC laptop to a TV with a VGA cable

If you have an older laptop and TV, you’ll likely find a VGA port on both of them. 

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect the laptop to the TV with a VGA cable.
2. Connect the two devices with a 3.5mm audio cable.
3. Turn on both devices.
4. Select the PC or RGB input on the TV with the remote.

The connection between the two devices should be established automatically. But in case it doesn’t, go to Settings > System > Display and make sure “TV” is selected. You can also adjust the resolution to match the one of your TV. One that’s done, press the Windows key and P key and then select the “Duplicate” option.

How to connect a MacBook to a TV with an HDMI cable

Mac computers that have any of the following ports can connect to HDMI devices. Learn how to identify the ports on your Mac.

• HDMI port: Connects directly to HDMI using an HDMI cable.
• USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port: Connects to HDMI using an adapter, such as the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
• Mini DisplayPort: Connects to HDMI using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable.

If your Mac doesn't recognize your HDTV, display, or other HDMI device after making the connection:

1. Turn off the HDMI device while your Mac is turned on. 
2. Unplug the HDMI cable from your Mac, then plug it in again.
3. Turn on the HDMI device.

If the video on your HDTV or display extends beyond the borders of the screen, open Displays preferences and adjust the Underscan slider for a better fit. Use any of these methods to open Displays preferences:

• Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Displays.
• Press Shift-Command-A to open the Applications folder. Then double-click System Preferences, then click Displays.
• If your keyboard has brightness controls, press Option–Brightness Up or Option–Brightness Down.

If your HDMI device isn't receiving audio from your Mac:

• Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sound. In the Output pane, make sure that your HDMI device is selected.
• If you're connecting using a Mini DisplayPort adapter, make sure that your Mac can send audio over Mini DisplayPort.
• If you're connecting from a Mac mini, unplug any audio device that is plugged into your computer's Audio-Out port.

If your Mac goes to sleep while a video is playing or paused, you might see an HDCP error. Quit the app that is playing the video, then open the app again. If the issue continues, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Energy Saver and adjust the settings so that your display doesn't turn off.

How to connect a MacBook to a TV via AirPlay

1. Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. 
2. On your Mac, open the app or website that you want to stream video from.
3. In the video playback controls, click .
4. Select your Apple TV or smart TV. Need help?

To stop streaming video, click  in the video playback controls, then choose Turn Off AirPlay.

How to connect an iPhone, iPad, or iPodTouch to a TV via AirPlay

1. Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV.
2. Find the video that you want to AirPlay.
3. Tap . In some third-party apps, you might need to tap a different icon first.* 
4. Choose your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Need help?

5. To stop streaming, tap  in the app that you're streaming from, then tap your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from the list.

For technical support questions leading up to and during the event, please call (970) 349-2296.