FAQs

Audio Visual Tech Hints & Tips

Problem: The image on our screen is fine for pictures and video, but text is hard to read.
Possible Solution: Try showing fewer lines of text at a time using a larger font.  You may need to reconsider the size of the screen at the next budget meeting.

Fault	Possible Causes	Solution
Touch Screen not working	Power at source has been switched off or plugged out	Check connections
Remote not working	Battery dead	Battery to be replaced
No Picture	Wrong data source selected	Select correct data source
Laptop displaying on screen only	Notebook Configuration	Reconfigure notebook using Fn key

Function keys to change display settings on Data projector with notebook

Notebook Make	Function Keys
Dell	Fn + F8
IBM	Fn + F7
Toshiba	Fn + F5
Gateway	Fn + F3
Panasonic	Fn + F3
Sony	Fn + F7
Fujitsu	Fn + F10
Nec	Fn + F3
Apple Macintosh	Mirroring is set up with control panel - Monitor adjustments after restarting the system.

Sound Tech Hints & Tips

Problem: Is it possible to get audio from a room that is detached from another room without drilling holes, digging trenches, or stringing cables overhead?

Possible Solution: There are various wireless loudspeakers available.  Consult a professional for proper frequency allocation and operational considerations.

Problem: The wireless lavaliere microphone volume rises and falls when the talker moves their head.
Possible Solution: Move the microphone closer to the talker’s chin, or switch to an over-the-ear style microphone.

Problem: It’s time to upgrade our sound system.  How do we know which system will best suit our needs?
Possible Solution: The room in which a sound system operates is a fundamental part of that sound system.  It is very possible that excellent equipment will provide disappointing results in some rooms.  When a sound system is designed for a space, the room’s dimensions, surface materials, background noise, humidity, temperature, and several other parameters must always be considered. You cannot make a proper selection of the necessary electronics without a thorough understanding of the construction and acoustics of the room in question.  Talk to a consultant before you buy anything.