Ricoh PJ KU12000 User manual

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RICOH PJ KU12000/LU8000
Warping and Blending Tool
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Before using
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Warping and Blending Tool
To ensure correct usage, be sure to read this user’s manual before using this software.
The Warping and Blending Tool is software that can make stack projections with the
“Geometric correction” feature and tiling projections with the “ dge Blending” feature on
the PJ KU12000 or LU8000.
<System requirements>
 Supported OS - Windows 7 (64-bit, 32-bit)
 Processor – Intel Core2 Duo 2.6GHz or greater
 Memory - 2GB or greater
 Hard disk – 1GB or greater
 Firmware - V01.61, A00.51, G01.41 for RICOH PJ KU12000 (If the firmware version
is old, please contact your service representative.)
<Note>
 This software does not support Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10.

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1. Install
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(i). Download the Warping and Blending Tool from our website in advance.
(ii). Double-click [Setup Warping and Blending Tool.msi] and click [Next].
(iii). Click [Next].
(iv). Click [Next].

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(v). Click [Close].

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2. Connect the projectors to a PC
Connect the projectors to a PCConnect the projectors to a PC
Connect the projectors to a PC
(i). Connection diagram
<Notes>
 Connect two of the same projector models
 Configure the projectors to use the same resolution and light source settings
 Confirm that both projectors are connected to the same network
 Use Cat5 or higher cables
 nable a RS232 connection with a crossover cable
LAN
LAN
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(ii). Connection for image projection
<Notes>
 DVI-D, BNC, and Video cables can also be used
 It is necessary to output the dge Blending image through an image processor

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3. Configuring the
Configuring theConfiguring the
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Blending Tool
This software provides three major functions: Warp, dge Blending, and Black Level. If
the software cannot connect to the projector, please continue adjustments after
reconnecting.
(i). Configuring the Warping and Blending Tool
For Windows 7
Activate the Warping and Blending Tool from [All programs] in the start menu.
(ii). New ulti-Function
This function is for registering controllable projectors with the software, one by one.
Please select this function from the menu [File] > [New Multi-Function].

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You can check the connection status between a PC and the projectors on the network in
the lower left portion of the screen. (The following screenshot shows that two projectors
are connected to the network.)
<Indication icon>
 Disconnected:
 Connected:
 In sleep mode:
 Selected channel (Will be displayed in the blue box):
* Press [Ctrl+Shift+Delete] on the keyboard to delete the selected channel.

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(a). General
1) Projector Output Resolution
Change the output resolution. (Please select an output resolution that meets the
projector specifications.)
2) Connect Setting
dit the IP address and click [Connect] to connect to a projector.
3) Function Settings
Click [Reset All] to apply the default settings to the projectors.
Click [Reconfigure] to apply the current software settings to the projectors.
<Notes>
 Check if the output resolution meets the projector specifications.
 When using the stacking and edge blending functions, please set the positioning of
the projectors while adjusting the lens shift and zoom functions. Then, use this software to
finish the adjustments.
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(b). Warp
1) Cursor
Right-click on [Color] to change the cursor color.
2) Warp
Select [ nable] to display a test pattern* that can be displayed in either red or green.
3) Grid Number
Use [Ctrl] and [+], [Ctrl] and [-] on the keyboard or use the mouse to increase/decrease
the grid number and to increase/decrease the cursor number at the same time.
4) Move Pitch
Use [+] and [-] on the keyboard or use the mouse.
5) Select Cursor
Use [W], [A], [S], [D] on the keyboard or use the mouse. The selected cursor will be
change to blue.
6) Move cursor
Use [↑], [↓], [←], [→] on the keyboard.
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* Test pattern
Before adjustment
Adjustment finished

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<Notes>
 Start with a small grid number (2x2 for example) and gradually increase it to ensure
that the proper size is achieved.
 arlier settings will be lost if a lesser grid number is chosen after a larger grid
number.
 Adjust the outer cursors like the red ones shown below and then adjust the inner
cursors like the green ones shown below.
 The inner cursor settings will be lost if you adjust the outer cursors after adjusting the
inner cursors.
 It is easier to achieve homogeneous deformation by using a lesser grid number.

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(c). Edge Blending
1) Right/Left – Start, Width, nable (Seen in the green boxes above.)
Press [▲] or [▼] to set the start position and the corresponding width of the blending
area.
If you select [ nable], each edge will darken to become seamless.
2) Right/Left – Start, nd, nable Marker (Seen in the blue boxes above.)
If you right-click on [Start] or [ nd], you will see “Red/Green/Blue”. After selecting a
color, you will see the marker for the Start Line or nd Line in the blending area.
Select [ nable Marker] to always display the Start Line and nd Line.
3) Blending area (Seen in the cyan box above.)
4) Gamma (Seen in the purples box above.)
Input the gamma value to control the gamma curve in the blending area.
5) Channel status
Select a channel to adjust the setting for each projector.
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<Notes>
 Confirm that all projectors are using the same settings, such as power mode, display
mode, etc..
 Set the same blending gamma value as the blending area of the adjacent projector.
 Whether the blending area matches another also depends on the results of the
warping adjustments.
 Overlap the two markers as shown below.
Before adjustment
Adjustment finished

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(d). Black Level
1) nable
Select [ nable] to adjust the black level.
2) Transparent
Press [▲] or [▼] to set the transparency.
3) Control point
Use [W], [A], [S], [D] on the keyboard or use the mouse. Use the mouse to drag and set
the control point in the desired position. Use [↑], [↓], [←], [→] on the keyboard to fine tune.
4) Color setting of the selected area
If you click on the first row, the color palette will be displayed. Adjust the black and
white gradation bar. (Seen in the orange box above.)
5) Overwrite
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Apply the settings.
<Notes>
 Make adjustments while in a dark room.
 Project an all-black test pattern.
 Set per the blending area for each projector*.
 Adjust the black level so that it has the same brightness as the blending area.
* Black level setting area (Seen in the yellow box below.)

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(e). Save/Open
This function allows for saving the current settings for each projector and opens the
settings for them next time. Click [Open] or [Save] under [File].