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A 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.
B
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.
C
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.
D
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.
E
Edit Monitors: Small
units for previewing picture & sound prior to presentation.
Electronic Whiteboard:
Can write on it with pens, then print it out.
F
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.
G
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.
H
Headset Microphone:
Cordless radio microphone worn on head.
I
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.
K
Kilowatt: Often referred
to as ‘K’, meaning 1,000watts of audio sound level.
L
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.
M
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.
N
NTSC: The United States
broadcast standard for video and broadcasting. An older standard
and lower resolution than systems used in most of the world.
O
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.
P
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.
R
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.
S
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.
T
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.
U
Uplighters: Provide
subtle background lighting for events.
V
VGA: Is a computer or
display screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
W
Whiteboard: Used for
writing on during presentations, can be magnetic on one side.
X
XGA: Is a computer
or display screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
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