Technical Advice

IMAGE PROJECTION

If you plan to use the projector the following information is given to help you (or your favorite geek) prepare the media and show the images during your event. Failure to read and understand what follows can mean problems on the day of your event.  We want your event to go as smoothly as possible.

Sound or Audio

Audio can be heard only if you are using the HDMI connection. Your laptop or tablet will need to handle most of the controls. You can adjust the volume on the wall tablet if needed.

Slideshow or Movie?

Our projector has a built-in slide show feature but it does not have a built in movie player.  In order to play any animated set of images you must supply your own movie player.  We suggest the slideshow option.

If you choose a movie:

You must bring your own equipment to show a movie.  Most people bring a laptop and connect via the HDMI port.  For video only with no sound you can use the VGA port. Once connected to the projector you will use the laptop to control the video stream.

Slide Show Tips

Please insure your images within the slide show conform to these requirements.

 
Extension
Max Resolution
Notes
.jpg
8192x8192
Not CMYK
Not Progressive
Not Highly Compressed
.bmp
1280x800
Not Animated
.png
1280x800

Use a USB thumb drive to store your images. Insert the thumb drive into the wall panel DO NOT insert anything directly into the back of the projector.

You will want your images to appear in a set order. Our projector automatically shows each image in alphabetical order of its filename. In order for this to occur you should rename each picture with a prefix such as AA, BA, CA, DA etc.

By doing so your AA picture will always be shown first followed by BA and CA etc.

By using two letters if you later want to insert a picture then you can simply increment the second letter. So if you want to insert a picture between BA and CA then add the prefix BB to the file name.  This means you won't have to rename all the file names that follow.

Projector Control

The Tablet on the wall will be your controller for the projector.  Please follow these steps to operate the projector.

  1. If the screen shows one icon "Irule" simply click on it and the main landing page will be shown.
  2. Pull down the projection screen.
  3. Connect your media  (hdmi cable or vga cable or thumb drive)
  4. On the tablet under the renter column select the appropriate choice.
  5. Give it a few seconds and your images should appear.
  6. You should be ready for your presentation.
  7. If you are using the built-in slide show see below (Slide Show Tips)

RUNNING A SLIDE SHOW

Switch to Projector Control Screen

  • Swipe the Tablet From Right to Left

  • Now can work with the buttons that control the playing of the actual slide show
  • Swipe to the left to return to the main screen or press the Home Icon

Running the SlideShow

The following is an extract from the projector user manual.

  • Do the following as necessary to locate your files:
  • • If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlight the folder and press the Enter button.
  • To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Top and press Enter.
  • To view additional images in a folder, highlight Next page or Previous page and press Enter.

Do one of the following to start your slide show:

  •  To display an individual image, press the arrow buttons to highlight the image and press Enter. (Press the Esc button to return to the file list screen.)
  • • To display a slide show of all the images in a folder, press the arrow buttons to highlight the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen and press Enter.
  • Note: If any file names are longer than 8 characters or include unsupported symbols, the file namesmay be shortened or changed only in the screen display.

 

 While projecting, use the following commands to control the display as necessary:

  • To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button.
  • • To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow button.
  • To stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the Esc button

 

GAZEBO LIGHTING

USING THE LIGHTING CONTROLLER

  • The tablet located in the foyer will control the lights and power at the gazebo
  • Press the wake button if there are no images on the screen.  If it asks for passwords etc.
  • The buttons you see control the following:
    • Perimeter LED -  This on/off control is for the string of lights around the outside of the gazebo.
    • Gazebo Outlet -  This on/off control is for the power outlet resting on the floor of the gazebo.
    • Twin Lights -  This dimmer control is for the two flood lamps.  Note that it is both on/off and a dimmer.
    • Color LED - This controls the string of color LEDs that run around the inside ceiling of the gazebo.
    • COLORS - These buttons will change the hue of the LEDS.
  • Please turn off any lights when you are done.
  • All lights will turn off at 1 AM.