3D Perception CompactView X10 User manual

CompactView X10
USER MANUAL
VERSION 2

3D Perception CompactView X10 Projector and
accessories
CompactView X10
Communication cable
EVC Cable
Figure 1.CompactView X10 and accessories
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1BEFORE YOU START ......................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Insert batteries in the remote control ..........................................................................................................................................4
2IMPORTANT NOTICE ......................................................................................................................................................................5
3CONNECTING A SOURCE SIGNAL TO THE COMPACTVIEW X10 PROJECTOR ......................................................................................6
3.1 Connecting an image generator to the CompactView X10 Projector .........................................................................................6
3.2 Connecting a Computer Graphics Source to the CompactView X10 Projector ..........................................................................6
4COMPACTCONTROL AND COMPACTDESIGNER SOFTWARE PACKAGE ..............................................................................................8
4.1 About CompactControl................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 About CompactDesigner.............................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 Installation...................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.4 Software License ........................................................................................................................................................................9
5GETTING STARTED WITH COMPACTVIEW X10...............................................................................................................................10
5.1 Connecting a single projector ...................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Connecting Projectors in a Chain .............................................................................................................................................11
6USING THE COMPACTVIEW X10 PROJECTOR ...............................................................................................................................12
6.1 Different program modes for the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.................................................................................................12
6.2 COMPACTVIEW X10 Remote Control .........................................................................................................................................13
6.3 Using the touch panel on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector......................................................................................................15
6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the COMPACTVIEW 10 projector ...........................................................................................16
6.5 Adjusting Focus/Zoom on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.....................................................................................................16
7USING THE MENUS ......................................................................................................................................................................17
7.1 Main menu ................................................................................................................................................................................17
7.2 Set-up menu .............................................................................................................................................................................18
7.3 Control panel menu...................................................................................................................................................................21
7.4 Product information...................................................................................................................................................................24
8MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................25
9WHAT TO DO IF (TROUBLE SHOOTING) .........................................................................................................................................26
9.1 Further assistance ....................................................................................................................................................................27
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................28
11 LIMITED WARRANTY, ‘FCC STATEMENT’ AND ‘TRADEMARKS COPYRIGHT’.....................................................................................30
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1 BEFORE YOU START
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE 3D PERCEPTION COMPACTVIEW X10 PROJECTOR
The COMPACTVIEW X10 projector will display high brightness images with vivid colours, even
under normal light conditions. As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, CD-ROM, Photo
CDs, Laser Disks, DVD, normal VCRs or computers. You can have multiple inputs connected
simultaneously for high impact multimedia presentation.
1.1 Accessories
Please take a few minutes to make sure that your COMPACTVIEW X10 projector contains all the
necessary parts: see figure 1.
1.1.1 Cables for control through CompactDesigner software
• Communication cable – 2m/6ft Spiral cable with RJ12 connectors
• EVC cable
• 3 x Power cable – (Europe, U.S.A. and U.K.)
1.1.2 Other accessories
Please refer to our website at www.3d-perception.com
1.2 Insert batteries in the remote control
Figure 2 shows the remote control
with the battery lid removed.
Slide off the battery lid and insert
the batteries with the + and - poles
correct.
Slide the battery lid back on again.
Figure 2: Inserting batteries in the remote
control
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2 IMPORTANT NOTICE
The warranty card or copy of invoice is your proof of purchase. Please make sure that the
warranty card is returned in order to get the warranty service you are entitled to.
Failure to return the warranty card may void your warranty.
NOTE! PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN TRANSPORTING THE UNIT.
WARNING! TAMPERING WITH OR OPENING THE COMPACTVIEW X10 CAN BE DANGEROUS. FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE LAMP SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS SUPPORT WITH THE REPLACEMENT LAMP.
LEAVE MAINTENANCE TO AUTHORISED 3D PERCEPTION SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR VALUE ADDED RESELLER WITH ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.
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3 CONNECTING A SOURCE SIGNAL TO THE COMPACTVIEW X10
PROJECTOR
3.1 Connecting an image generator to the CompactView X10
Projector
The procedure for connecting an image generator to the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector is
the same for all types.
1. Make sure that the image generator; the monitor and the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector are
switched off.
2. Identify the RGB out connector on the back of your image generator (where you would
normally connect a monitor).
3. Connect the image generator to the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector using the
communication cable.
4. Turn on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector and then the image generator. The image
should now be projected from the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.
3.2 Connecting a Computer Graphics Source to the
CompactView X10 Projector
The procedure for connecting a computer graphics source to the COMPACTVIEW X10
projector is as follows:
1. Make sure that the computer graphics source and the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector are
switched off.
2. Connect the VGA cable from the computer graphics source to the enhanced video
connector on the COMPACTVIEW X10.
3. When connection has been achieved and verified, switch on the computer graphics
source and the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.
4. The COMPACTVIEW X10 projector will now automatically display the pictures from the
computer graphics source. If not, see the section ‘What do I do if’.
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Control chain out
Control chain in
Enhanced video connector
Figure 3: Connection Panel
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4 COMPACTCONTROL AND COMPACTDESIGNER SOFTWARE
PACKAGE
The CompactControl and CompactDesigner software may be installed either directly from a CD-
ROM or by downloading from the Internet. After registering with 3D Perception, and depending
on the type of software license purchased, you will have either CompactControl or
CompactDesigner loaded on your PC.
CompactControl provides the user with full geometry correction, edge control, gamma control
and colour control of projectors whereas CompactDesigner, as well as offering all that
CompactControl offers, also facilitates the complete design of projection theatres along with in-
depth analysis.
4.1 About CompactControl
CompactControl allows the user to set up a model of the actual theatre scenario and to place
the projectors in the theatre model at the correct physical locations.
CompactControl then allows the user to perform geometry adjustment, edge blending, gamma
correction and colour balancing in order to create a continuous picture with evenly distributed
light intensity.
Projection theatre geometry is downloaded to the projectors for easy calibration of geometry,
soft edges and hot spot compensation.
4.2 About CompactDesigner
CompactDesigner, whilst offering all the same facilities as CompactControl, also assists in the
designing of Projection Theatres based on known room measurements, specifics of projectors
and screen geometry. Many of the processes are automated.
The designer may input various types of screens or screen elements, projector types, position
both screen and projectors, define eye point, or even multiple eye points for simulation activities
that require this.
CompactDesigner calculates the parameters for very accurate Non-Linear Image Mapping
(NLIM) in order to provide a high quality image as seen from the selected eye points.
Between projectors, the designer is free to select edge blending zone and the intensity fall off
characteristics, hot spot compensation level, and gamma correction and colour balance. All to
create a seamless continuous picture with evenly distributed light intensity.
4.3 Installation
The CompactControl and CompactDesigner software is delivered on CD-ROM media, or may
be downloaded from the Internet. You may either have a CD with software, or a downloaded
self-extracting executable file.
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1. Installation from CD-ROM
Insert the CD. Depending on your computer’s set-up, the installation program may start
automatically.
If it does not, you need to locate the set-up program on the root
directory of the CD:
Double-click the icon to start the set-up procedure.
2. Installation from self-extracting executable
Locate the executable file and double-click its icon to start the set-up procedure. The installation
procedure will now guide you through the set-up process.
NOTE: There is an on-line ‘Help’ that is delivered with the CompactDesigner software, including
a ‘Quick Guide’, which gives detailed step-by-step instructions on the setting-up and use of the
system.
4.4 Software License
The set-up program requires you to enter a valid software license serial number.
The first time you run the set-up program, the serial number will be set to a dummy value:
CV0000-0-0000-00000000-00000000.
Use this default value to calculate the machine ID.
The serial number is based on a unique ID of the target computer. To obtain a full license, you
will need to run the set-up program once to calculate the ID, which must be sent to your
distributor for a license serial number to be generated.
When you have received the serial number for your machine, run the set-up program again.
The serial number must be entered exactly to allow set-up to continue.
The set-up program will not allow you to continue until a valid license serial number has been
entered.
Depending on the type of software license purchased, you will now have either CompactControl
or CompactDesigner loaded on your PC.
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5 GETTING STARTED WITH COMPACTVIEW X10
5.1 Connecting a single projector
Control chain out
Control chain in
Enhanced video connector
1. Connect the projector to a video signal
source using the supplied cables. The
video signal must be connected to the
‘Enhanced Video Connector’ Port on
the projector.
2. Connect the Control PC (running
CompactDesigner or CompactControl)
to the projectors ‘Control chain in’
input. The supplied 6-lead cable
(Figure 4) plugs into the PC’s serial
port using an adapter (Figure 5).
3. Connect the projector to AC power and
switch on.
Figure 3. Connection panel
4. Start CompactDesigner or CompactControl (depending on your software configuration). If
the software has not yet been installed on the target machine, it will have to be installed first.
See chapter 4.3.
Figure 4. Communication cable Figure 5: Serial port adapter
For detailed instructions on using the software, please refer to the on-line Help, section ‘Quick
Guide’.
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5.2 Connecting Projectors in a Chain
Multiple projectors may be connected together in a ‘daisy chain’ by using the input and output
connectors on each projector.
The first projector is connected to the host PC using a 6-lead cable with RJ-12 connectors on
both ends. This cable connects to the PC through the supplied adapter (9-pin to RJ-12). The
other end plugs into the ‘Control Chain in’ port on the first projector.
From the first projector, another 6-lead cable connects between the ‘Control Chain out’ port on
the first projector to the ‘Control Chain in’ port on the second projector. This chain can be
extended up to the theoretical limit of 255 projectors in a single chain.
Figure 6: Connecting projectors in a ‘Daisy chain’.
In In In
Out Out
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6 USING THE COMPACTVIEW X10 PROJECTOR
6.1 Different program modes for the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector
The COMPACTVIEW X10 projector has different modes of operation:
1. Stand-by mode
2. Normal mode
3. Quick mode
4. Menu mode
5. Blank mode
6.1.1 Stand-by mode
In stand-by mode the projector is turned off and can be turned on by using defined keys, see
section 6.3
6.1.2 Normal mode
In normal mode a picture will be shown on the screen.
6.1.3 Quick mode
Quick mode is used with the interactive remote control (quick key). You assign functionality for
the quick key on the remote control in the quick menu (see section 7.2.5). When clicking on the
Quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu.
6.1.4 Menu mode
In menu mode the menu system is activated and you use the mouse pad and the mouse
buttons on the remote control to navigate in the menu.
6.1.5 Blank mode
In blank mode the screen is blanked out (black).
6. Using the 3D Perception projector
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6.2 COMPACTVIEW X10 Remote Control
The COMPACTVIEW X10 remote control provides access to the Main Menu, which in turn
facilitates control of the various image adjustments and utility functions of the COMPACTVIEW
X10 projector
Pointing it towards the projection screen operates the remote control. An infrared beam
bounces from the screen to an infrared receiver on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.
NOTE!
Make sure nothing is blocking the IR receiver in front of projector located beside the
lens, as this will prevent the communication between the remote control and the
COMPACTVIEW X10 projector.
To ensure smooth operation, the combined distance from the remote control to the
screen and back to the projector should not exceed 10 meters (33 ft). If the distance via
the screen is longer, you should point the remote control directly towards the IR receiver.
The remote control works with Macintosh and with Microsoft Windows, for interactive distance
control of your computer. A unique pressure-sensing pad on the remote makes it very easy to
control.
The Remote control is very easy to operate. It has only six keys in addition to the pressure
sensing mouse pad.
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Figure 7: The remote mouse
Key underneath the control
Enter.
Small grey key
Interrupt/break an action (right mouse key)
Menu
The menu key gives access to the
COMPACTVIEW X10 menu control functions.
To move within the various menu functions,
position the arrow cursor by pressing the
sensitive mouse pad and click with the left
mouse button which is located underneath
the remote control. If you are in menu mode
and press the menu key you will return to
normal mode
Zap
The two zap keys can be programmed to
perform an assigned function. To assign a
function to the zap keys, select the Zap icon
from the menu. The zap keys can be
programmed to do the same function. See
section 7.2.5 for further explanations of the
zap menu.
Quick
When pressing the Quick key you can
switch between all selected functions
for the Quick key. See section 7.2.4
for how to select functions for the
Quick key.
Figure 8: The remote mouse communicates with the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector via
the projection screen
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6.3 Using the touch panel on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector
The touch panel gives you direct access to the most important functions of the COMPACTVIEW
X10 projector. It is very handy to use when the remote control has low batteries, or you simply
have forgotten to bring it with you. Remember, these controls are also available from the
software. The key functions are as follows:
Source
The COMPACTVIEW X10 projector has direct keys for input
selection, PC being the norm.
Brightness
The Brightness key is used to control the brightness in
data and video image.
Contrast
The Contrast key is used to control the contrast in data
and video image.
Figure 9: The keys on the touch
panel on the COMPACTVIEW X10
Stand by
The stand by key will set the COMPACTVIEW
X10 projector in stand by mode. The lamp
will turn off, and the fans will run for a little
while cooling the projector before stopping.
To return to normal mode, press the Stand
by key once more, or press the Menu key
on the remote control.
Automatic set-up
The automatic set-up key will set up the
projector with optimal settings for the
connected source. If you want to do manual
adjustments you can do this by using the
menus (see section 7).
NOTE!
Some features of the screen menu system can only be accessed via the remote control.
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6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the COMPACTVIEW 10
projector
You can adjust the height and angle of the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector by adjusting the four
small feet underneath the product.
NOTE!
The COMPACTVIEW X10 projector should never be left with an angle of more than 15
degrees over a longer period of time. This will shorten the lifetime of the lamp.
FOCUS
6.5 Adjusting Focus/Zoom on the COMPACTVIEW X10 projector
To adjust focus, turn the outer part of
the lens (1).
To adjust zoom, turn the inner part of
the lens (2).
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7 USING THE MENUS
The following menus are accessed through the IR remote control:
1. Main menu
2. Set-up menu
3. Control panel menu
7.1 Main menu
The main menu is divided into two
parts:
• Icons
• Help text
Icons
The icons illustrate a function and are grouped into groups with similar functionality. Clicking an
icon activates it. Some icons have a direct function and some will activate a second level menu.
Help text
By moving the cursor over the icons the text area will give a short description of the icon.
Stand by
This function sets the projector in stand-by mode
Auto set-up
Auto set-up will do automatic set-up of the projector:
• Horizontal and vertical position
• Sampling clock
• Phase
• Chooses between available video formats and
NTSC/PAL auto detection (Video option only).
Source (Video option only)
You can connect three different sources to the
COMPACTVIEW X10 projector, one computer source and
two video sources. You select the source you want to
use by clicking on the icon representing the source. Use
the pressure-sensing pad on the remote mouse to move
the mouse pointer to an icon and click the button (left
mouse) underneath the remote mouse. In this menu you
can make adjustments for picture and sound.
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Set-up menu
In this menu you set up the projector with settings that will not be
changed often, e.g. language, mouse system or picture orientation.
Control panel
In this menu you can make adjustments for picture and sound.
Removing the main menu
To remove the menu system, press the MENU key on the Interactive Remote control. The menu
will disappear when active for 40 seconds.
7.2 Set-up menu
In the set-up menu the following sub-menus are available:
• Picture orientation
• Language
• Mouse system
• Quick key assignment
• ZAP keys assignment
• Lamp hours
7.2.1 Picture orientation
NOTE: Although picture orientation is possible from the set-up menu it is strongly recommended
that this function be performed from within the CompactDesigner software.
The picture orientation menu is used for rotating and mirroring the picture.
Normal
Normal is used when the projector is standing
on a table projecting a picture on a screen.
Mirror
Mirror is used when the projector is projecting
the picture from the back of the screen
Rotate
Rotate is used when the projector is ceiling
mounted and projecting image from the front.
Rotate and mirror
Rotate and mirror is used when the projector is
ceiling mounted and projects the picture from
the back of the screen.
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7.2.2 Language
This menu allows you to choose between six
different menu languages:
 English
 Norwegian
 German
 Italian
 French
 Spanish
Click in the box next to the language you want
to use. Click on the OK button. The window
will disappear, and the selected language will
be used in the main menu and in all other
menus.
7.2.3 Mouse system
Not applicable.
7.2.4 Quick menu settings
In the quick menu you can
assign functionality for the
quick key on the remote
control. When clicking on the
quick key you will be able to
switch between all the
functions you have selected in
this menu.
In this example, the first time
you click on the quick key you
will activate the volume
function.
A volume bar will be displayed at the bottom of the projected image where you can adjust the
volume up and down. You adjust the bar by either pressing the pressure-sensing pad right or
left or you may use one of the two zap keys on the remote control. To accept the adjustment,
and terminate the quick menus click on the left mouse button. To get back to the original
volume, click on the right mouse button.
The next click on the quick key will accept the volume adjustment and activate the brightness
function and a brightness bar will be shown at the bottom of the page. When you have gone
through all assigned functions the menu will disappear.
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7.2.5 Zap menu
The Zap menu is used to assign functions to the zap keys on the remote control. The menu
consists of two columns of buttons where the left column assigns the functions to the Zap 1 key
and the right column assigns the functions to the Zap 2 key.
Volume
Not applicable
Pointer
Not applicable
Blank
Activates blank mode by pressing the Zap key.
First click will activate Blank mode and second
click will deactivate it.
Mute
Not applicable
Computer
Selects Computer as source.
Video (Optional)
Selects video sources. Both Zap keys can be
programmed to select Video (video input 1 or 2).
Tuner
Not applicable.
TV channel
Not applicable.
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