Projection Setup

Projection Setup

AnchorCast displays content on a second screen — a projector, TV, or monitor connected to the operator's computer.

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Quick Setup

1. Connect your projector or second screen to the computer
2. Open AnchorCast
3. Press Ctrl+P (or go to Display → Open Projection)
4. The projection window opens — drag it to the projector display
5. Press F11 inside the projection window to make it fullscreen
6. The screen stays black until you press Project Live

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Windows Display Settings

If your projector is not showing as a second screen:

1. Right-click the desktop → Display settings
2. Make sure the projector appears as Display 2
3. Set arrangement to Extend these displays (not Duplicate or Show only 1)
4. Click Apply

Then reopen the projection window in AnchorCast (Ctrl+P) and drag it to the projector.

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Projection Window Controls

The projection window has its own toolbar in the Live Display panel (right panel):

Control	Description
LOGO	Toggle the church logo overlay on/off
BG	Toggle the background overlay
🔔	Send an alert/announcement overlay
⭐	Toggle a lower-third caption overlay
✕	Close the projection window
⛶	Expand to fullscreen

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Clearing the Screen

• Clear Screen button (bottom-right) — blanks the projection screen completely
• Ctrl+Backspace — keyboard shortcut to clear
• The screen automatically goes black when you close a song or verse without sending a new one

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Logo Overlay

To display your church logo on the projection screen:

1. Go to Settings → Appearance
2. Upload your church logo (PNG with transparent background recommended)
3. Use the LOGO button in the Live Display panel to toggle it on/off

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NDI Output

AnchorCast can send the projection feed to OBS, vMix, or Wirecast via NDI. See the [NDI & Streaming] page for setup instructions.

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Troubleshooting

Projection window opens on the wrong screen

• Drag it manually to the correct screen, then press F11

Screen goes black unexpectedly

• Check that the ON AIR button (top-right) is active (red)
• Make sure you have pressed Project Live on an item

Fullscreen not working

• Click inside the projection window first to give it focus, then press F11

Projector not detected by Windows

• Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable
• Try pressing Win+P and selecting Extend