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A B Block: Used to link 2 x 35mm projectors to 1 remote control, to enable 2 slides to be shown simultaneously. Used mainly for medical presentations to display before & after pictures.

Acetate: Type of transparency used on overhead projectors.

ANSI Lumens: A standard for measuring light output, used for comparing projectors.

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Barrier Ropes: Red barrier ropes with chrome stanchions used for crowd control.

Beamer: This is a term used for an LCD or Data Projector.

Blackout: This is usually a curtain, used to blackout natural light in a room, improves quality of images being projected.

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Camcorder: Used for filming, usually supplied with a tripod.

Carousel: Sits on top of 35mm Projectors to put slides in.

C.C.T.V: Closed circuit television system used for surveillance/security, (see also role-play).

Combi Unit: Television and video unit combined.

Conference Telephone: Starfish shaped unit which is placed in middle of table, enables multiple participants to have conversation with caller.

Cue Light: Prompt light for people giving speeches.

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DAT Machine: Digital Audio recording on to tape.

Delegate Units: Press to speak delegate units – personal microphone & speaker.

D.I. Box: Direct Injection boxes are a box which interfaces with various equipment into a pa system.

Digital Camera: Takes digital images and can be downloaded and edited via computer.

Drape Kit: Full or part to surround large projection screens to enhance aesthetic appearance.

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Edit Monitors: Small units for previewing picture & sound prior to presentation.

Electronic Whiteboard: Can write on it with pens, then print it out.

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Fast-fold Screen: Larger type of presentation screen.

Fax Machine: For sending/receiving data through the telephone line.

Flipchart Easel: Used for writing on during presentations can be used with or without paper.

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Gaffer: Tape used for temporary securing of cables which conforms to Health & Safety requirements.

Ghetto Blaster: Type of portable CD/Tape player.

Gyro Mouse: Wireless remote controlled mouse for use with computer presentations.

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Headset Microphone: Cordless radio microphone worn on head.

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Inductance Loop: A cable system round a room to enable people with hearing aids to pick up sound from the audio outputs.

Infra-red Remote: The traditional remote control, it transmits infra-red, like a television remote. Typical range is limited to 30 or 35ft. Infra-red requires line of sight or a bounce off a hard surface.

ISDN: Is a specific telephone line required for video conferencing and fast internet access.

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Kilowatt: Often referred to as ‘K’, meaning 1,000watts of audio sound level.

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Lapel Microphone: Term used for a wireless microphone worn on the lapel, or tie of clothing.

Laptop: Portable computer which is commonly used with an LCD projector for PowerPoint presentations.

Laser Pointer: A small pen or cigar sized pointer, that contains a small battery powered laser, which can project a small, red (typically), high intensity beam of light that is immediately very visible on the screen. Excellent for pointing to objects or text, to make a point.

LCD Projector: Term used for Data projector.

Lectern: A piece of furniture for speakers to stand behind and rest either their notes or laptops on.

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Minidisk Recorder: Form of Digital Audio recording, playback on to disk.

Mixer: Audio equipment for combining multiple signals.

MON/VID/STD: Monitor and video on portable wheeled stand.

Multiplay CD: Can hold and play multiple compact discs for continuous music.

Multicore Cable: 1 thick cable with several audio cables running through it.

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NTSC: The United States broadcast standard for video and broadcasting. An older standard and lower resolution than systems used in most of the world.

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OHP: Overhead Projector: A device consisting of a light source, a transmissive or reflective platform, and a focusable lens assembly. An OHP is designed to project images from transparencies onto a screen.

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PAL: A European and international broadcast standard for video and broadcasting. Higher resolution than NTSC.

PA System: Public Address system, which amplifies sound.

Plasma Screen: A flat multi-purpose screen (3” deep) used for displaying computer and video images.

Podium: Term used for small stage.

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Radio Microphones: Wireless, can be either hand-held, tie-clip or headset.

Rear Screen Projection: Using an opaque screen, the projector is placed behind the screen, invisible to the audience. It projects onto the screen and the audience sees it on the other side.

Redhead: Light used in video filming and photography to give colour corrected output.

Roleplay Systems: Camcorder, monitor & video used to record and playback role-plays for instructional, educational purposes.

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SECAM: A French and international broadcast standard for video and broadcasting. Higher resolution than NTSC.

Simultaneous Translation: Cordless Headsets are provided for delegates so that an interpreter (usually located in a separate booth), can translate a speech from the speakers language to other languages.

Slide Projector: A term used for 35mm projectors, to show photographic slides.

Smartfade: Device for combining multiple video and computer signals to a single output.

Speakerphone: Normal desk-top telephone with speaker and microphone to enable caller to speak to 1 or 2 people simultaneously.

Stage: Raised platform

SVGA: Is a computer or display screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels.

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TFT Screens: This stands for ‘Thin Film Transistor’ screen, they are much flatter than traditional monitor screens.

Tie-clip: Term used for wireless radio microphone, attaches to clothing (same as lapel mic)

Tribune Table: Top table used by speakers, chairpersons etc.

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Uplighters: Provide subtle background lighting for events.

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VGA: Is a computer or display screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.

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Whiteboard: Used for writing on during presentations, can be magnetic on one side.

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XGA: Is a computer or display screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.