Soft Edge Blending
Put them all together!
Look and Listen have been researching some break through technology.
Spanish Translation
Song Pro Going Latin
Look & Listen will be bringing you many worship songs translated into spanish as the latin church continues to grow in the UK.
FAQs
Which Projector?
Which Screen?
How do I work out the lumens required?
How do I connect my computer to my projector?
How do I control my projector by my computer?
What is the difference between SVGA and XGA?
What resolution is my computer?
What is native resolution?
Suppose my computer’s resolution is not the same as my projector’s native resolution?
How far away from the projector should the computer be?
How do I hear the Song or DVD?
Do you offer warrantees?
Screen size?
What can I project?
Can I see or try out a projector before buying it?
Do I have to be good technically or computer literate to operate it?
Can I control the projector without the use of a remote?
Which Projector?
We supply the projector we think is right for your environment. Over the last several years, we have found that Hitachi projectors are the best, in our opinion, in a bright environment, especially for video. Also Hitachi do not overstate the brightness rating of their projectors. We offer a range of projectors, which differ primarily in the number of lumens (the measurement of light) projected. There are more features on the larger projectors, but they are all engineered to a high standard and do a very good job.
Which Screen?
There are free standing and attached screens, floor screens, wall screens, tripod screens, rear projection screens and electrically powered screens. They can be mounted on a swing arm, for invisibility when not in use. See the Screens page.
How do I work out the lumens required?
Every church or hall has its individual layout and ambient lighting status. Deciding on the power of projector needed is where we come in. You may well have an idea of the approximate lumens required through having seen other systems. We can refine that estimate based on our experience over many years, and offer you the right projector, taking into consideration future requirements where known. We offer to demonstrate the projector in your environment, so that you can see it working. It is advisable to err on the side of the more powerful projector, as the lamp loses brightness over the years.
How do I connect my computer to my projector?
All projectors are supplied with a data cable to connect to your laptop or PC. This is invariably the 15 pin VGA cable. This cable will not let you control the projector from the laptop, it just sends the data. We also provide longer (10 metre) cables with the cable kit.
How do I control my projector by my computer?
We supply a unique control cable, the RS232. This enables you to a) freeze the image on the projector, whilst working live on adjusting the service plan, so the congregation doesn’t see this, or b) to blank the image, or c) to change the source of the image. Now you have d), you can even turn the projector off using this RS232 cable!
What is the difference between SVGA and XGA?
These mnemonics describe the native resolution of the projectors. This is measured in pixels and is expressed as the number of pixels horizontally multiplied by the number of pixels vertically. A pixel is a little square which can show red, green or blue, or a combination. SVGA measures 800 x 600 and XGA is 1024 x 768. SVGA is perfectly adequate for all types of presentations, but if fine detail is needed, such as in Excel displays, XGA is better.
What resolution is my computer?
On the desktop, right click and select Properties, Settings. The currently selected resolution of your PC is displayed in the ‘Screen resolution’ panel near the bottom.
What is native resolution?
Projectors, plasma screens, and LCD screens have a designated number of pixels. This is called the ‘native resolution’. This is the resolution at which image looks best, because the projector doesn’t have to expand or compress the input signal.
Suppose my computer’s resolution is not the same as my projector’s native resolution?
You can choose the resolution on the computer. So it is best to adjust this to that of the projector. If that is inconvenient when using the computer alone, you can change it back later. We suggest you have a laptop or PC with dual screen capability. This way you can coincide the resolution of the laptop’s second (virtual) screen with the projector’s where necessary, without ever having to change the resolution of the laptop’s primary screen. It is recommended that you get the projector with the best p[possible native resolution.
How far away from the projector should the computer be?
We suggest that the audience or congregation is not distracted by the presenter being close to the projector. We supply a 10 metre cable kit, just so that this is not an issue. If the hall is large enough to require longer cables, we supply any length required. However when the distance exceeds about 15m, a signal booster may be required.
How do I hear the Song or DVD?
Most projectors have some audio speakers, but these are suitable only for small audiences. We also supply amps and speakers if louder amplification is required. If you are looking at an installation of the equipment, we have specialist sound engineers who will provide just what is required. SongPro has the facility to play the music from the hymns and songs.
Do you offer warrantees?
Projectors come with a minimum 36 months parts & labour warrantee. Laptops are also covered for a year, but we recommend that you take out a three year accident warrantee, at near to trade price, as mishaps can happen, and replacing motherboards (say) is expensive.
Screen size?
This is a factor of the distance from the projector. Higher range projectors can also be fitted with short throw or long throw lenses, making this more flexible. It is preferable that the front row of the congregation is not too close to the screen, say a minimum of 12 feet.
What can I project?
Everything your feeder devices can output. Still photos, songs, hymns, Bible readings, videos, DVDs, films and camera images. Projectors have to option to switch from the normal 4:3 format to 16:9 (cinema or wide screen) aspect ratio.
Can I see or try out a projector before buying it?
We do have demonstration projectors, and projectors available for hire, together with screens, cables and stands etc. Rather than lend these out on spec., we prefer to visit you to survey and demonstrate. Generally we ask for a contribution of £70 including VAT to cover our time for the visit.
Do I have to be good technically or computer literate to operate it?
No. We supply our own detailed instructions, not only on how to operate the projector but also how to connect it to the computer, video recorder or DVD player and amplifier. The video leads we supply will fit the majority of video equipment and we make up and supply a special 30 foot lead which will plug into PA systems and guitar amplifiers for example. (We supply an Alto 80 watt powered speaker which is compact and of excellent quality). We also include a list of leads etc. so that a check can be made on its return when it is used by different people in the organisation. With the right insurance, lending the projector not only helps other organisations but can bring in an income to offset the original cost of the projector.
Can I control the projector without the use of a remote?
Yes, we have developed special control cables which enable certain projector functions to be controlled directly from the computer keyboard. These cables are available in many different lengths and we supply a 10m one with all new free standing projectors.
If you have any other questions, please contact us.