CompuHost Setup
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After launching CompuHost for the FIRST time, you'll be presented with the CompuHost Setup Dialog below...
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(Figure 1 - CompuHost Setup)

Performers' Display Screen Settings  

·Enter your Desired Screen Headings and Sub-Headings to be displayed on the Auxiliary (Performer's) Screen between performances. (1)  
·You may optionally designate onscreen fonts and display colors of each field by clicking the applicable "FONT" button (2).  
·Optionally Setup the Scrolling Performer Rotation Display by clicking "Scrolling Rotation Setup" (3).  
·Optionally designate a Custom "Background Image" by clicking "Optional Background Image" (4).  


Display Screen Dimensions/Position  

·CompuHost requires a minimum Host's screen resolution of 1024x768. Enter your actual Host's screen resolution. (5)  
·(CompuHost attempts to acquire your screen resolution automatically, therefore no changes may be necessary)  
·CompuHost performs best with an auxiliary (performer's) screen resolution of 640x480, however auxiliary screen resolutions of 800x600 and 1024x768 are also supported. Please select your desired auxiliary screen resolution. (5)  
·You may fine-tune the positioning of the auxiliary screen by utilizing the four Directional Buttons. (6)  


Device Setup  

·Click the "Audio Device Setup" button to select and configure your audio output device(s) (7)  
·Click the "Recording Device Setup" button to select and configure your recording options. (7) ) (Please refer to section 3.7 " Using the AutoRecord feature" for further information)  
·Click the "Change Hardware Support" button to select and configure the Operating Mode supported by your Video Device (Video Card). (7) (Please refer to section 2.2 "Selecting the Hardware Support Mode" for further information.)  
 


System Performance Settings

·The Lyrics vs. Audio Timing has been optimized within CompuHost, however you may utilize the adjustable "CDG Playback Sync Timing" to customize this setting  
·If your Computer System has sufficient speed and resources, you may leave all visual options activated. If however, you experience system lags, you may find it necessary to turn off certain visual options. Turning off the Hosts Lyrics Display will result in the greatest performance gain. (8)  


Save Settings and Exit  

·Click "Save and Exit"  


You may access these options at anytime by clicking "File | System Devices and Options" from the Main Menu.