Optoma TouchBeam Interactive User manual

TouchBeam interactive
TouchBeam Interactive
User manual

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Table of contents
Usage Notice…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Precautions...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2
How it works…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Package overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Before Installation – Environment Check…………………………………………………………………………………….4
TouchBeam installation information……………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Whiteboard guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Measuring projection surface flatness……………………………………….....……………………………………………..10
Installation Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Installation workflow………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…11
Installing the mount……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………….….12
Step 1: Attach the wall plate to the wall….………………………………………………………..……………..…………..12
Step 2: Attach the projector to the mount plate.……………………………………………………………..…………..13
Step 3: Attach the projector to the mount…..…………………………………………………………………..…………..14
Step 4: Adjusting the projected image size………………………………………………………………….…..……………15
Step 5: Adjusting the tilt (vertical keystone)...…………………………………………………………………..……..…..16
Step 6: Adjusting the tilt (yaw)…………………....…………………………………………………………………..……..…...17
Step 5: Adjusting the tilt (horizontal keystone)...……………………………………………………………..……..…..18
Installing the whiteboard…………..……………………………………………………………………………………….…...19
Installing the TouchBeam module………………………………………………………………………………..……….….20
Step 1: Mounting the TouchBeam module………………………………………………………..……………..…………..20
Step 2: Install Utility Software………………..………………………………………………………………………..…………..22
Step 3: Initial Setup………………………………..………………………………………………………………………..…………..23
Step 4: Operation Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..24
Step 5: TouchBeam Alignment……………….………………………………………………………………………..…………..25
Step 6: Touch Area Setting………………………..……………………………………………………………………..…………..28
Step 7: Calibration………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..…………..30
Step 8: Touch Sensitivity…………..……………….……………………………………………………..……………..…………..31
Step 9: Troubleshooting Viewer……………….……………………………………………………..……………..…………..32
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……33
Interactive cable layout…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
Distance Calculator ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39
Specification………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...41

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Usage Notice
Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's manual.
Warning - Do not disassemble the TouchBeam module.
Warning - Do not use, store, or leave the TouchBeam module near fire, or in places with a
high temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or in sun-heated cars.
Warning – Use a standard USB cable (maximum length: 5m). To extend the USB cable
length over 5m, a certified active extension USB cable is required.
Warning - Do not allow liquid or foreign material to enter the TouchBeam module.
Precautions
The IR camera on the projector receives infrared signals from the TouchBeam module which is
attached to the whiteboard.
To operate normally:
The IR camera should face the projection area of the whiteboard.
Remove any obstacle in between the IR camera and the TouchBeam module.
Do not place other infrared communication devices, lighting equipment, or residential
heating equipment etc., nearby.
Maintenance: Gently clean the optical port with dust blower.
How it works
TouchBeam covers the entire whiteboard with a thin invisible IR light.
When a finger or stylus breaks the TouchBeam, IR light reflects to the IR camera.
The camera module tracks multiple touch points and reports positions to a PC or laptop
via USB.
To optimize the touch function the whiteboard needs to be flat and in good condition,
without dents or warping.

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Package Overview
CD user manual2x Passive pens
5m USB cable
Double sided tape
TouchBeam bracket2x Alignment Card
Interactive cable2x (M6 6mm) screws2x (M2 6mm) screwsTouchBeam module

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Before Installation - Environment Check
Before setting up and installing the projector and TouchBeam module ensure that the power
supply and wiring work for the installation location of the mount in advance.
Note:
•Install the projector away from other electrical devices such as florescent lights or air
conditioners. Some kinds of florescent lights could interfere with the remote control of the
projector
•We recommend to keep source cable length less than 20 meters to reduce external noise
•We recommend using a steel backed whiteboard
•Make sure the projector is installed under the following conditions
-the projected image is a rectangular shape without any distortion
-the projector is tilted at an angle no more than +/-3 degrees vertically and horizontal in
relation to the screen
•When using the interactive function install the projector so that the projected image is
within reach
•Do not install the projector or screen in a location subject to direct sunlight. If the projector
and screen are subject to direct sunlight, the interactive function may not operate correctly.

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TouchBeam installation information
Before installing the TouchBeam module, the projection surface must meet the following
conditions/criteria:
1. The screen surface is a flat, smooth surface with no unevenness of more than 5mm. The
surface can either be a flat wall or a whiteboard. For details on how to check surface
flatness see page 8.
2. The surface must be magnetic or allow for the TouchBeam module to be secured with
screws above the ‘projector image.”
If the projection surface meets the requirements above, the projector and TouchBeam module can
then be installed using one of the two methods listed below:
1. Mount the projector and TouchBeam module to the wall.
2. Mount the projector to the wall and attached the TouchBeam module to the whiteboard.
Image area
Image area

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• FullHD 1080p - Minimum Image is 80” / Maximum Image Size 100”
•WXGA 1280x800 - Minimum Image is 85” / Maximum Image Size 115”
•From the top of image area, a 1” to 7” gap must exist between the top of the
projector image and the bottom of the laser curtain module.
•For the best performance when using a whiteboard with a 3mm frame or smaller –
ensure there is a .5-inch gap around the projector image (between image and
whiteboard frame).
•For the best performance when using a standard whiteboard (ex: aluminum frame)
ensure there is a 2-inch gap around the projector image (between image and
whiteboard frame). Failure to ensure the gap around the projector image is 2 inches will
result in issues laser curtain alignment AND OR calibration.
Whiteboard Setup for Frames 0.12” (3mm) or smaller
When installing the TouchBeam module on a whiteboard please follow the guidelines below
for standard aspect ratio (4:3, 16:10 and 16:9) image sizes.

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Whiteboard Setup for Aluminum Frames larger than 0.12” (3mm)
When installing the TouchBeam module on a whiteboard please follow the guidelines below
for standard aspect ratio (4:3, 16:10 and 16:9) image sizes.

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Notes
If the whiteboard frame thickness is greater than 0.12” (3mm) the light can reflect off the
whiteboard (detected by IR camera) resulting in interference -- compromising touch/interactive
functionality. To prevent this from happening, we recommend a 2” (50mm) border/gap around
the projector image -- instead of 0.40” (10mm) as shown in diagram on the previous page.
If the whiteboard frame thickness is less than 0.12” (3mm), ensure the reflected light interference
is not observed when completing TouchBeam alignment.
It is suggested that a whiteboard with a frame of less than 0.12” (3mm) is used. However, if a
larger frame size is required it must follow the conditions shown below:
-Surface treatment: Matte, with mold texture ≥11010
-Shape: as figure on next page

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Measuring projection surface flatness
Criteria: overall surface flatness should have variance of less than 5mm.
Equipment: leveling instrument (1.2~1.5m) and thickness gauge.
Split projection area into 16 segments equally as shown on chart below. Place leveling instrument
on whiteboard.
Insert the 5mm thickness gauge at point 1~9 positions following below order:
Point1
Point2
Point3
Point4
Point5
Point6
Point7
Point8
Point9
If a 5mm thickness gauge cannot be inserted between the whiteboard and the level then the
whiteboard is not suitable for finger touch control.
Horizontal:
-Measure point 1, 2 & 3.
-Measure point 4, 5 & 6.
-Measure point 7, 8 & 9.
Vertical:
-Measure point 1, 4 & 7.
-Measure point 2, 5 & 8.
-Measure point 3, 6 & 9.

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Installation guide
Installation workflow
oInstall the projector mount (See mount installation guide)
oAttach the projector to mount (See mount installation guide)
oConnect sources to the projector
oAdjust projected images (See mount installation guide)
oInstall the whiteboard (See whiteboard installation guide)
oInstall the TouchBeam module
Attach to board
Connect to projector / PC
Calibrate
Note: If the whiteboard is already installed please see page 36.

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Installing the whiteboard
•Please refer to the whiteboard installation instructions
Note: The whiteboard and projector should be installed centrally to each other. The bottom of the
image must be a minimum of 0.40” (10mm) from the bottom of the whiteboard border. Enough
room must be left on top for the TouchBeam module.
Note: If the whiteboard is already installed please proceed page 36

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Installing the TouchBeam module
Step 1: Mounting the TouchBeam module
1. Open top cover with a screwdriver.
1.2 Mount bracket to whiteboard or wall
The module must be installed ABOVE the top of the projected image
-There MUST be at least 4” (13.5cm) between the top of the projected image and the
bottom of the TouchBeam module therefore the mounting bracket for the
TouchBEAM module should be installed 5” ABOVE the top of the projected image. It
is easiest to achieve when the bracket and TouchBeam module are installed inside of
the bezel/frame (directly onto the whiteboard).
If the bracket and TouchBEAM module must be installed above the whiteboard’s
bezel/frame – the bracket and TouchBEAM must be FLUSH (level) with the
bezel/frame and whiteboard. The bracket and TouchBEAM cannot reside “lower”
(closer to the wall than the bezel/frame and whiteboard).
Failure to install the mounting bracket and TouchBeam module correctly will result in
erratic performance and or the inability (dead zones and unresponsive corners) to use
the interactive touch features.
1.3a Short-term installation (few days to a few weeks):

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Adhere double-sided tape (enclosed in accessory box) onto bracket, then attached onto
the whiteboard.

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1.3 3b Long-term use:
Use screws to fix the TouchBeam bracket onto the whiteboard:
-Drill tip: ΦO=2.3mm
-Screw type: M3x6L
-Screw head: ΦO<5.5mm, thickness <2.5mm
1.4 Attach the module to the bracket with screws
1.5 Connect the interactive cable into the TouchBeam module
Note: The right-angle connector must plug directly into the TouchBeam module.

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Step 2: Install TouchBEAM Utility Software
1. System requirements
To ensure normal operation of the touch function, your computer must meet the system
requirements shown in the table below.
System requirement
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP (SP3)/Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)/Windows 8
(Must be installed. NET Framework 4.0)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i3 or above
Memory
2GB or higher
Min. hard disk space
110 MB
2. Install the software utility from the CDROM. The status of the software is shown in the task bar,
the icons shown below describe the mode the software is set to:
Touch mode
Pen mode
Disconnected

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Step 3: Initial Setup
For first time setup, follow the installation guide to complete the installation procedure ( ).