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 === 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.\\
-Go here 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.