External Monitor (Win) - Revision history

Dave at 20:34, 5 December 2022

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			Note: if you're JUST interested in TV resolution, see step 15!

	You want an external monitor (most likely a TV screen) to show the singer and the audience the lyrics screen, while you work away in the Browser window on the main screen. That way, the audience doesn't see your twiddling around, and the singer can focus on the thing they want to see, the karaoke lyrics!		You want an external monitor (most likely a TV screen) to show the singer and the audience the lyrics screen, while you work away in the Browser window on the main screen. That way, the audience doesn't see your twiddling around, and the singer can focus on the thing they want to see, the karaoke lyrics!

Dave at 20:29, 5 December 2022

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	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
	# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics		# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics
	# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix"><br>If you're using 64bit kJams, you can set it to "1920 x 1080"<br>if you're using 32bit kJams, make sure it says "720 x 480", or at MOST, set it to "1280 x 720"<br>		# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix"><br>If you're using 64bit kJams, you can set it to "1920 x 1080"<br>if you're using 32bit kJams, make sure it says "720 x 480", or at MOST, set it to "1280 x 720" (but this takes more horsepower)<br>
	# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.		# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.
	# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window		# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window

Dave at 20:28, 5 December 2022

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	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
	# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics		# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics
	# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section~~, and if you're using the 32bit kJams, make sure it says "720 x 480", or at MOST, set it to "1280 x 720"<br>~~<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix"><br>If you're using 64bit kJams, you can set it to "1920 x 1080"		# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section<img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix"><br>If you're using 64bit kJams, you can set it to "1920 x 1080"<br>if you're using 32bit kJams, make sure it says "720 x 480", or at MOST, set it to "1280 x 720"<br>
	# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.		# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.
	# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window		# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window

Dave at 20:27, 5 December 2022

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	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
	# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics		# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics
	# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section, and make sure it says "1280 x 720"<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix">		# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section, and if you're using the 32bit kJams, make sure it says "720 x 480", or at MOST, set it to "1280 x 720"<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix"><br>If you're using 64bit kJams, you can set it to "1920 x 1080"
	# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.		# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.
	# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window		# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window

Dave at 21:31, 6 November 2020

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	# you may see a "confirmation" banner like this:<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_confirm.png" width="664pix">		# you may see a "confirmation" banner like this:<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_confirm.png" width="664pix">
	# click "Keep Changes" quickly!		# click "Keep Changes" quickly!
	# now step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg" width="381pix">		# now step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg" width="381pix"><br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>
	~~https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg~~<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>
	# now go back and look at the "Rearrange your displays" section of the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side.		# now go back and look at the "Rearrange your displays" section of the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side.
	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.

Dave at 21:28, 6 November 2020

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	# [[FAQ#How_do_I_show_the_lyrics_on_a_TV.3F\|get your second screen hooked up]] to the computer.		# [[FAQ#How_do_I_show_the_lyrics_on_a_TV.3F\|get your second screen hooked up]] to the computer.
	# ~~go to~~ the ~~Start-~~>~~Control Panel-~~>~~Display->Resolution~~<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/~~win_rez1~~.png		# in the search bar, type "display"<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_search.png" width="130pix">
	# ~~Inside~~ the ~~box labeled~~ "~~Change~~ the ~~appearance of~~ your ~~display(s)~~", ~~you should see~~ one or more little boxes, each one being a "virtual screen" representing a physical display. if you do NOT see ~~two virtual screens~~, then click the "Detect"		# in the menu that comes up with search results, you should see "Duplicate or extend to a connected display", click that<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_find.png" width="272pix">
	~~# if doing so shows a "virtual screen"~~ that ~~says~~ "~~Another display not connected~~", then your monitor is not properly plugged in or turned on or connected or something. You'll have to figure out that part.<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/~~win_rez2~~.png		# you should now see a window with the small label "Settings" in the top left, and the large label "Displays" in the main area<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_settings.png" width="588pix">
	# ~~now ensure that~~ the "~~Multiple Displays~~" ~~menu shows~~ "Extend ~~These Displays~~"~~, then click~~ "~~Apply~~"<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/~~win_rez3~~.png		# You should now see a section that says "Rearrange your displays", and inside that one or more little boxes, each one being a "virtual screen" representing a physical display<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_arrange.png" width="513pix">
	# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>		# if you do NOT see that section, then scroll down to the section called "Multiple Displays" and click the "Detect" button below that. If you STILL don't see the "Rearrange" section from the previous step, then your monitor is not properly plugged in or turned on or connected or something. You'll have to figure out that part
	# now go back and look at the "~~Change the appearance of~~ your displays" section of the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side.		# Scroll down so you can see the section called "Multiple Displays". It should show a menu dropdown box with the label "Extend These Displays"<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_extend.png" width="458pix">
			# if the dropdown does NOT show "Extend these displays", click in it and pick "Extend these displays".
			# you may see a "confirmation" banner like this:<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_confirm.png" width="664pix">
			# click "Keep Changes" quickly!
			# now step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg" width="381pix">
			https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>
			# now go back and look at the "Rearrange your displays" section of the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side.
	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
	# now you should be all set! Close the ~~System Prefs~~ window		# Now, in the "Rearrange your displays" section, select the box that represents your TV or the display that will show the lyrics
			# Scroll down to the "Display resolution" section, and make sure it says "1280 x 720"<br><img src="https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win/disp_720.png" width="306pix">
			# if it does not say that, click in the dropdown box and pick it. You may need to confirm again.
			# now you should be all set! Close the Display Preferences window
	# run kJams		# run kJams
	# show the Video window		# show the Video window

Dave at 05:42, 24 April 2015

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	# now ensure that the "Multiple Displays" menu shows "Extend These Displays", then click "Apply"<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez3.png		# now ensure that the "Multiple Displays" menu shows "Extend These Displays", then click "Apply"<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez3.png
	# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>		# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>
	# now go back and look at ~~your~~ "Change the appearance of your displays" in the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side?		# now go back and look at the "Change the appearance of your displays" section of the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side.
	# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.		# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
	# now you should be all set! Close the System Prefs window		# now you should be all set! Close the System Prefs window

Dave at 17:17, 27 April 2014

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	# [[FAQ#How_do_I_show_the_lyrics_on_a_TV.3F\|get your second screen hooked up]] to the computer.		# [[FAQ#How_do_I_show_the_lyrics_on_a_TV.3F\|get your second screen hooked up]] to the computer.
	# go to the Start->Control Panel->Display->Resolution<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez1.png		# go to the Start->Control Panel->Display->Resolution<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez1.png
	## Inside the box labeled "Change the appearance of your display(s)", you should see one or more little boxes, each one being a "virtual screen" representing a physical display. if you do NOT see two virtual screens, then click the "Detect"		# Inside the box labeled "Change the appearance of your display(s)", you should see one or more little boxes, each one being a "virtual screen" representing a physical display. if you do NOT see two virtual screens, then click the "Detect"
	## if doing so shows a "virtual screen" that says "Another display not connected", then your monitor is not properly plugged in or turned on or connected or something. You'll have to figure out that part.<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez2.png		# if doing so shows a "virtual screen" that says "Another display not connected", then your monitor is not properly plugged in or turned on or connected or something. You'll have to figure out that part.<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez2.png
	## now ensure that the "Multiple Displays" menu shows "Extend These Displays", then click "Apply"<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez3.png		# now ensure that the "Multiple Displays" menu shows "Extend These Displays", then click "Apply"<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez3.png
	# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>		# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays<br>https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg<br>In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one).<br>
	# now go back and look at your "Change the appearance of your displays" in the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side?		# now go back and look at your "Change the appearance of your displays" in the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side?

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You want an external monitor (most likely a TV screen) to show the singer and the audience the lyrics screen, while you work away in the Browser window on the main screen. That way, the audience doesn't see your twiddling around, and the singer can focus on the thing they want to see, the karaoke lyrics!

# [[FAQ#How_do_I_show_the_lyrics_on_a_TV.3F|get your second screen hooked up]] to the computer.
# go to the Start->Control Panel->Display->Resolution https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez1.png
## Inside the box labeled "Change the appearance of your display(s)", you should see one or more little boxes, each one being a "virtual screen" representing a physical display. if you do NOT see two virtual screens, then click the "Detect"
## if doing so shows a "virtual screen" that says "Another display not connected", then your monitor is not properly plugged in or turned on or connected or something. You'll have to figure out that part. https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez2.png
## now ensure that the "Multiple Displays" menu shows "Extend These Displays", then click "Apply" https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/win_rez3.png
# step back and look at the physical arrangement of your displays https://karaoke.kjams.com/screenshots/dual_displays/4_physical.jpg In this example my main computer monitor (smaller) is physically on the right side and the second (larger) display is physically to the left of it (in your case the one on the left would be your TV screen, and may actually appear to be the smaller one). 
# now go back and look at your "Change the appearance of your displays" in the window. Is the physical 2nd monitor on the right side of the 1st monitor? If so, you must ensure the virtual display is on the same side?
# if it is not on the correct side, drag and drop it to be on the correct side.
# now you should be all set! Close the System Prefs window
# run kJams
# show the Video window
# drag the video window off the screen in the physical direction of your second display
# you will now see it on your second display
# double click inside the video window
# you are now in "Full Screen" mode
# move the mouse pointer back to the main screen
# play a song!
# Rejoyce!