Setting up the video projector

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Items needed

  • The projector itself. This comes in a storage box complete with
    • An extension cord
    • A powerboard
    • The remote control
    • A cord to connect to a computer
  • The screen. This can be found in the choir vestry. There are four parts
    1. The screen itself
    2. A pole that looks like a basketball hoop holder-upper.
    3. An overhead projector stand
    4. A suitable coloured cloth to cover the base when you are done (in the cupboard on the northern wall)
  • About 5 books for adjusting height of things
  • A table to put the projector on
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Where to put the screen

There are a number of places the screen can be put, each have their pros and cons

  • On the high pulpit, left hand side
  • In the sanctuary area, left hand side (but this may disrupt the choir)
  • To the left of the sanctuary (but this means the projector must be located there as well)
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Assembling the screen

  1. Put the overhead projector stand in position. If in the high pulpit one leg may need to be supported on books
  2. Put the hook stand on the overhead projector stand
  3. Put the screen on the hook (this may be done prior to the second step)
  4. Make sure the screen is not going to sway, use books or gaffer tape to secure
  5. Cover the base with a cloth to make it look nice
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Putting it all together

  1. Put the projector on a table about 4m from the screen
  2. Put the computer/video player etc on the same table or near to it
  3. Get the computer/video player playing. Note that on most laptops Fn+F7 or similar must be pressed to get output from the VGA port at the back.
  4. Connect the computer/video player to the projector using the video cord
  5. Turn on the projector. After about 20 seconds the projector should find the video source. If it doesn't check your cabling. The source can be manually selected
  6. Adjust the focus and height of the image. Use books under the front of the projector if necessary for adjusting the height
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Getting sound through the main PA system

To get sound through the main PA system use a DI Box and suitable connectors (stored with the DI box) to connect the computer/video player etc to the DI Box. The DI box converts from high level inputs to microphone level inputs.

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Before the service

  1. Run through what you are going to do and make sure it is all working
  2. Leave everything with the first slide showing
  3. Press the 'AV Mute' button on the remote control to get a black screen
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During the service

  1. Press the 'AV Mute' button on the remote control to get the screen back
  2. Do your presentation
  3. When done either press the 'AV Mute' button to immediately mute or alternatively press Standby, then Standby again on the projector to turn off. It will take a few minutes to switch off.
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Packing up

  • Turn off the projector and allow to cool down (it switches off)
  • Put everything away!
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