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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