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 ====== Projection Troubleshooting ====== ====== Projection Troubleshooting ======
 === How to approach the projector not displaying correctly === === How to approach the projector not displaying correctly ===
-There are times that, for one reason or another, when we setup our projection systems we get a distorted image, choppy video or nothing at all. These are the first steps getting everything displaying properly again.// +There are times that, for one reason or another, when we setup our projection systems we get a distorted image, choppy video or nothing at all. These are the first steps getting everything displaying properly again.\\ 
-For quick reference of settings - [[display_settings|Display Settings]]+Go here for [[display_settings|quick reference of Display Settings]]\\
  
 ==== Troubleshooting Steps ==== ==== Troubleshooting Steps ====
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 === Distorted or Choppy Display === === Distorted or Choppy Display ===
   - __**Verify Mac Display Settings**__ - We use AJA HA5 HDMI->​SDI converters to send signal to our projectors. The converters can receive signals up to 1080p but our projectors can only project 720p (Lincoln & Barracks are exceptions). Therefore if the Mac auto-detects the display resolution it will change to send the “Best for Display”, in this case 1080p. This most often happens when a display is unplugged and plugged back in after the computer is powered on. So here is what to check:   - __**Verify Mac Display Settings**__ - We use AJA HA5 HDMI->​SDI converters to send signal to our projectors. The converters can receive signals up to 1080p but our projectors can only project 720p (Lincoln & Barracks are exceptions). Therefore if the Mac auto-detects the display resolution it will change to send the “Best for Display”, in this case 1080p. This most often happens when a display is unplugged and plugged back in after the computer is powered on. So here is what to check:
-     * Go to Display Settings +     * Go to //**Display Settings**// 
-     * Select “Gather Windows” in the bottom corner to see the projector send’s settings window +     * Select ​//**“Gather Windows”**// in the bottom corner to see the projector send’s settings window 
-     * Select “Scaled” -> 720p +     * Select ​//**“Scaled” -> 720p**// 
-     * Select “60Hz” +     * Select ​//**60 Hertz (NTSC)**// 
-     * **Note** There are 2 exceptions. Barracks Row and Lincoln Theater should be set to “Best for Display” (Which translates to BR-1080i, LT-1080p)+     ​* ​//**Note**// There are 2 exceptions. Barracks Row and Lincoln Theater should be set to “Best for Display” (Which translates to BR-1080i, LT-1080p)
   - __**Verify ProPresenter Settings**__ - Once we have the Mac settings have been set properly open ProPresenter and follow these steps:   - __**Verify ProPresenter Settings**__ - Once we have the Mac settings have been set properly open ProPresenter and follow these steps:
-    * Go to “Preferences...” found under the ProPresenter 6 Menu +    * Go to //**“Preferences...”**// found under the ProPresenter 6 Menu 
-    * Select the “Display” tab +    * Select the //**“Display”**// tab 
-    * Verify that the “Output” is filling but not beyond the output screen boundaries. +    * Verify that the //**“Output”**// is filling but not beyond the output screen boundaries. 
-    * If it is press the “Full Screen” button and it should snap to the correct resolution. (Width: 1280, Height: 720, **exception BR/LT)+    * If it is press the //**“Full Screen”**// button and it should snap to the correct resolution. (Width: 1280, Height: 720, //exception BR/LT//)
     * You may need to restart ProPresenter for this to take full effect     * You may need to restart ProPresenter for this to take full effect
-=== Next Steps === + 
-If neither of these options ​work then contact Mike, Jason, or Jay Jay to help further diagnose ​what the issue is and how to help.+=== Additional ​Steps === 
 +  - __**Restart Computer**__ - Another good solution to these issues is to restart the Mac after everything is plugged in 
 +  - __**Contact Staff**__ - If after trying all the above options ​things still aren’t working ​then contact Mike, Jason, or Jay Jay to help further diagnose ​and solve the issue.