Operation Manual: Before First Session
Complete this checklist before the first session in the room. Repeat the relevant checks after long breaks or major setup changes.
Event Presenter and PowerPoint
- Correct event, venue, date, session, and topic order are visible on the primary laptop.
- Backup laptop is open to the same Event Presenter session when backup is part of the room plan.
- All required presentations are downloaded and test-opened on every laptop that may be used.
- PowerPoint trusted location has already been configured on every presentation laptop.
- PowerPoint output, Presenter View, fonts, media, audio, and slide size are verified.
- Holding Slide is tested according to the room scenario, including full-screen display on the assigned output.
- Speaker Launch Window is tested according to the room scenario, including full-screen display when assigned to an output.
4321 Timer
- 4321 Timer Console has joined the correct event and venue.
- All required 4321 Timer Displays have joined the same room.
- Correct Console and Display member counts are visible.
- Presets are synchronized from Event Presenter and checked against the topic sequence.
- Q&A automatic transitions are verified where configured.
- Timer is visible only on approved speaker, chair, Presenter View, or operator devices.
- Audience screen remains timer-free unless organizer-approved.
Recording and Media
- Recording device receives the intended programme picture and audio.
- Storage capacity is sufficient for the planned recording period.
- Organizer-approved recording format is selected.
- For Blackmagic, use 1080p ProRes Proxy when that is the approved event profile.
- A test recording confirms picture, audio channels/levels, and file creation.
- Advertising video and approved music track are ready.