2nd display not working

[Roy Dennis]

Originally Posted by carljohn

went into control panel, display, settings, highlighted the second monitor (#2) checked on extend my display apply and ok. nothing showed on the tv

After you checked on extend my display does the highlighted 2nd monitor stay highlighted or does it go back to unhighlighted ?

Your Second display if it is a TV has to be set to Svideo if using svideo lead or Av if using a composit lead. The screen should show your wallpaper or background colour of your computer until you set up Hoster.

[billyo]

make sure the 2nd ( singers's screen )is on, e1505 takes a 7 pin s-video cable ( i have one too), you might need to get the cable..go to www.s-video.com and you can order one , they have diff. lenghts and also an instructional video on how to set up (extend )your dual display...

[Musicman51]

Carl, don't think any question is foolish. These guys and gals don't mind helping out at all. Thats what this forum is all about, helping, and exchanging ideas. You did the right thing by purchasing Hoster. It won't take long and you will be an old pro at this. Now, as far as old dogs new tricks..ummm do you have a bone you can spare???? Welcome here George

[Roy Dennis]

Originally Posted by billyo

you might need to get the cable..go to www.s-video.com and you can order one , they have diff. lenghts and also an instructional video on how to set up (extend )your dual display...

Nice find billyo, thats a good site especially with all the video instructions. I did'nt realize there were so many different ways to hook up to an external TV.

Roy.

[carljohn]

first let me say im sorry for not responding as i went away for the past 5 days to get away from the hectic life we lead. Thanks to all for your help -- i was finally able to get my 2nd monitor working. it was a combination of not having the external monitor plugged in before i booted and not dragging the singers screen onto the monitor. i was also lucky enough to make it work with a dlp projector as that is the direction im heading. discs to hard drive (no discs case to lug around) a yamaha powered mixer (1000 watts) with my yamaha s115 speakers. Lastly a dlp projector (no tv's to lug around) thats the plan -- because of your help it is comming closer to reality. I also forgot the most important part -- Hoster -- which i love -- thanx everyone once again for your support --- carljohn

[bryant]

Originally Posted by carljohn

Lastly a dlp projector (no tv's to lug around) thats the plan -- because of your help it is comming closer to reality. I also forgot the most important part -- Hoster -- which i love -- thanx everyone once again for your support --- carljohn

Don't forget; you will need something to project on. So you may have to lug around a projector screen (bigger than a small TV). Or, if you're lucky a white wall (or a white sheet hanging on a black wall )on the back wall, but that'll make the singer's back face the audience. Good Projectors are expensive (I use 'em for other places to show visuals/slideshows, etc.); however, a good 13 -15 inch TV is small and inexpensive.

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by bryant

Don't forget; you will need something to project on. So you may have to lug around a projector screen (bigger than a small TV). Or, if you're lucky a white wall (or a white sheet hanging on a black wall )on the back wall, but that'll make the singer's back face the audience. Good Projectors are expensive (I use 'em for other places to show visuals/slideshows, etc.); however, a good 13 -15 inch TV is small and inexpensive.

I have a setup now for portable that uses one of those paperback book size business projectors for the singer's display. I have it attached to the floor monitor. It uses a folding cardboard screen that i velcroed to a mic stand. The whole setup weighs in at less than a pound. I quit lugging a TV around for the audience. If the venue doesn't have one, I just go without.

Of course I don't play videos either.

[Musicman51]

I use a little 15" LCD flat screen, my daughter found a case used for hobbies at Hobby Lobby, a local craft store. I just strap it over my shoulder and carry it in during an unload. I make it clear to the venue, if you don't have an audience screen, you better get one. I won't do karaoke without one. I do play video's & other visuals. Mostly during the time i play "Guitaroke".If i can bring my guitar, amp, effects, guitar stand, mic stand and other goodies, least they can do is have an audience TV.

[admin]

Originally Posted by carljohn

first let me say im sorry for not responding as i went away for the past 5 days to get away from the hectic life we lead. Thanks to all for your help -- i was finally able to get my 2nd monitor working. it was a combination of not having the external monitor plugged in before i booted and not dragging the singers screen onto the monitor. i was also lucky enough to make it work with a dlp projector as that is the direction im heading. discs to hard drive (no discs case to lug around) a yamaha powered mixer (1000 watts) with my yamaha s115 speakers. Lastly a dlp projector (no tv's to lug around) thats the plan -- because of your help it is comming closer to reality. I also forgot the most important part -- Hoster -- which i love -- thanx everyone once again for your support --- carljohn

Carljohn, you done good! You're not such an "old dog" as you might think! All it takes is a willingness to try and solve your problem.

The amount and excellent quality help our members gave you is really impressive. If you think about it, the cumulative knowledge and wisdom posted here comes only from experience and testing. That's what MTU.Community is here for!

A big THANK YOU to those who helped here!