FAQs

Here we try to answer some of our clients more common questions. However, if you can’t find the answer you’re looking for then why not talk to one of our friendly team members on
+44 (0) 020 8568 1999.

1. How does your audience response system work? >

2. How much does an Audience Response System cost? >

3. Can I just rent a system? >

4. Can the software be loaded on more than one laptop / PC?

A: Yes, the software is provided free of charge and with the license embedded on the receiver, the system is truly portable.

5. Why am I getting a message indicating that my receiver is not licensed to work with TurningPoint? On click answer appears immediately below:

A: If the software has been upgraded from TurningPoint 2006 to TurningPoint 2008, then you will also need to upgrade the receiver with a 2008 license code. Please call our support team on 020 8569 1999 for further information.

6. What are the system requirements to run TurningPoint? >

7. Can the software be used on a Mac?

A: Yes, to download the Mac version of the TurningPoint software please Click here

NOTE: TurningPoint® 2008 software is only compatible with Mac Office® 2004. To use TurningPoint in a Mac environment without Office 2004, you can use TurningPoint Anywhere which is a free download from www.turningtechnologies.co.uk, or run in a Windows Environment through Mac.

8. My keypad just blinks orange and isn't registering my vote.

A: The channel of the receiver and keypad may not be the same. Check the following settings:

For RF handsets:

1.Check to see if your receiver is registering in TurningPoint®.

1.Select Tools from your TurningPoint® toolbar.

2.Select Settings.

3.Select Response Device.

4.The receiver will be displayed in the right hand pane. It will list the receiver ID, version and channel.

5.Note the channel number.

2.Make sure your ResponseCard® is on the same channel as your receiver.

1.To program the ResponseCard® RF.

2.Press Ch.

3.Enter your channel number as a two digit code. The default channel is '41'.

4.Press Ch.

For XR handsets:

1.Press Menu.

2.Arrow down to Change Channel.

3.Press Enter.

4.Type in the channel number.

The ResponseCard® IR does not use channels.

9. How is the voting data displayed 'on-screen'?

A: Data will be immediately displayed in the for of a chart pre-selected by you. You can choose from a vertical bar chart, horizontal bar chart, pie chart, off-set chart and more. You can even choose to just display the voting figures without any graphical representation.

10. Can individual participant responses be tracked/identified?

A: Yes, by creating and implementing a Participant List you can track the performance of individual participants. Each keypad has a unique identification number to allow every response to be recorded and assigned to an identifiable individual.

11. Are you able to accept 'multiple responses'?

A: Yes, the software can accept up to 10 responses which allows the participant to provide more than one answer. The system can also prioritise multiple responses in order of their importance.

12. What are the on-site A.V. requirements?

A: We provide most of the equipment so all that is required from you is a power source, VGA cable to link directly into a projector or switcher, and a little bit of space at the A.V. desk for our laptop.

Please note: We do not provide any other audio visual equipment (i.e. screen or projector) as these are normally supplied by the assisting A.V company.