Autocue QStart MAC Version 1.0 (35) - Manual (Page 15)

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Monitor configuration
In order to prompt out successfully, you will need to output to an external monitor. It is likely (if you have a modern Apple
Mac device) that you will need to purchase the Apple
Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter . This will enable you to connect
your MacBook Pro to a VGA cable allowing you to connect to the external monitor.
To connect to the external monitor, connect the Mini DisplayPort VGA adapter to the
Mini DisplayPort in your MacBook Pro
and then connect a VGA cable between the Mini DisplayPort adapter and the VGA monitor.
Mini DisplayPort VGA adapter Mini DisplayPort in MacBook
When an external monitor is connected and powered on, OSX will discover the monitor and automatically extend the
desktop.
Next step is to setup the display settings for the secondary monitor in the Preferences menu option.
To see the image correctly in the mirror (if using an on camera unit) we need to change the
Prompt output to Reversed
(Revers text vertically for use with an On Camera). The option is found within the Basic tab within Preferences .