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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