https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Projection%2520Setup/Recent changes to Projection SetupenThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:54 -0000https://sourceforge.net/p/anchorcastapp/wiki/Projection%2520Setup/<div class="markdown_content"><h1 id="h-projection-setup">Projection Setup</h1> <p>AnchorCast displays content on a second screen — a projector, TV, or monitor connected to the operator's computer.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-quick-setup">Quick Setup</h2> <ol> <li>Connect your projector or second screen to the computer</li> <li>Open AnchorCast</li> <li>Press <strong><code>Ctrl+P</code></strong> (or go to <strong>Display → Open Projection</strong>)</li> <li>The projection window opens — drag it to the projector display</li> <li>Press <strong><code>F11</code></strong> inside the projection window to make it fullscreen</li> <li>The screen stays black until you press <strong>Project Live</strong></li> </ol> <hr/> <h2 id="h-windows-display-settings">Windows Display Settings</h2> <p>If your projector is not showing as a second screen:</p> <ol> <li>Right-click the desktop → <strong>Display settings</strong></li> <li>Make sure the projector appears as <strong>Display 2</strong></li> <li>Set arrangement to <strong>Extend these displays</strong> (not Duplicate or Show only 1)</li> <li>Click <strong>Apply</strong></li> </ol> <p>Then reopen the projection window in AnchorCast (<code>Ctrl+P</code>) and drag it to the projector.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-projection-window-controls">Projection Window Controls</h2> <p>The projection window has its own toolbar in the <strong>Live Display</strong> panel (right panel):</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Control</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>LOGO</strong></td> <td>Toggle the church logo overlay on/off</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>BG</strong></td> <td>Toggle the background overlay</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>🔔</strong></td> <td>Send an alert/announcement overlay</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>⭐</strong></td> <td>Toggle a lower-third caption overlay</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>✕</strong></td> <td>Close the projection window</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>⛶</strong></td> <td>Expand to fullscreen</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr/> <h2 id="h-clearing-the-screen">Clearing the Screen</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Clear Screen button</strong> (bottom-right) — blanks the projection screen completely</li> <li><strong><code>Ctrl+Backspace</code></strong> — keyboard shortcut to clear</li> <li>The screen automatically goes black when you close a song or verse without sending a new one</li> </ul> <hr/> <h2 id="h-logo-overlay">Logo Overlay</h2> <p>To display your church logo on the projection screen:</p> <ol> <li>Go to <strong>Settings → Appearance</strong></li> <li>Upload your church logo (PNG with transparent background recommended)</li> <li>Use the <strong>LOGO</strong> button in the Live Display panel to toggle it on/off</li> </ol> <hr/> <h2 id="h-ndi-output">NDI Output</h2> <p>AnchorCast can send the projection feed to OBS, vMix, or Wirecast via NDI. See the <span>[NDI &amp; Streaming]</span> page for setup instructions.</p> <hr/> <h2 id="h-troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</h2> <p><strong>Projection window opens on the wrong screen</strong></p> <ul> <li>Drag it manually to the correct screen, then press F11</li> </ul> <p><strong>Screen goes black unexpectedly</strong></p> <ul> <li>Check that the <strong>ON AIR</strong> button (top-right) is active (red)</li> <li>Make sure you have pressed <strong>Project Live</strong> on an item</li> </ul> <p><strong>Fullscreen not working</strong></p> <ul> <li>Click inside the projection window first to give it focus, then press F11</li> </ul> <p><strong>Projector not detected by Windows</strong></p> <ul> <li>Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable</li> <li>Try pressing <code>Win+P</code> and selecting Extend</li> </ul></div>Achorcast TeamThu, 14 May 2026 05:30:54 -0000https://sourceforge.netf7600e5d7e4ae3b0103d81023fe2db0a02869010