Vuzix Wrap 1200AR User manual

Wrap™1200AR
Digital See-through AR Eyewear
User Guide

Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................4!
Overview ...........................................................................................................5!
Key Components...............................................................................................7!
In The Box ........................................................................................................9!
Packaged, “In the Box” Contents...................................................................9!
“Digital Download” Contents........................................................................9!
Using This Manual..........................................................................................10!
Wrap 1200AR – Setup & Install............................................................................... 11!
Peripheral Connections....................................................................................12!
Wrap Tracker ..............................................................................................12!
Wrap Noise Isolating Earphones..................................................................12!
Computer Connection ....................................................................................14!
PC Hardware Connection ...........................................................................14!
System Preparation & Configuration...............................................................16!
Software Installation ....................................................................................16!
Display Configuration .................................................................................18!
Windows 7 Display Setup............................................................................19!
Tracker Calibration......................................................................................19!
Wrap 1200AR – Reference....................................................................................... 23!
VGA Controller...............................................................................................24!

Control Buttons...........................................................................................24!
OSD not displayed ......................................................................................24!
OSD displayed.............................................................................................25!
Display Controls & Options........................................................................25!
Audio Level & Controls...............................................................................28!
PC Audio.....................................................................................................28!
IPD Adjustment ..........................................................................................29!
Focus Adjustment ........................................................................................29!
Wrap Stereo Camera....................................................................................30!
Wrap Tracker ..............................................................................................31!
Nose Bridge .................................................................................................32!
Tether Strap.................................................................................................33!
Cable Management......................................................................................33!
VR Manager 4 .............................................................................................33!
maxReality...................................................................................................34!
Cleaning ......................................................................................................34!
Service & Support ..................................................................................................... 35!
Vuzix Developer Program................................................................................36!
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................37!
Support Services ..............................................................................................39!
FCC Compliance ............................................................................................42!
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) .........................................43!

Section 1
Introduction
This Introduction helps to set the stage both in terms of understanding and
expectation.
It provides an overview of what AR is, how AR content is created and the roll of the
Wrap 1200AR in delivering compelling AR experiences. The Introduction also
explains how this Users Guide is setup and formatted to make its use easy and
minimal.

Overview
The Wrap 1200AR is a digital see-through AR eyewear system that enables the
wearer to see the world through a stereo camera pair and augment that view with
computer-generated content.
To better understand what this means and what the Wrap 1200AR does, let’s first
review some of the basics about AR.
Augmented Reality (AR) is a view of the real world augmented by computer-
generated content.
The above image is of a real desktop, showing a keyboard, desk surface and a number
of animation type characters.

All of these are real world objects, viewed in real time, except for the two characters
circled above. The circled characters are computer generated animation characters
that are augmented or overlaid in the real-world view of the desktop.
The Wrap 1200AR does not create this scene or the augmented characters but
instead provides a means of viewing realistic AR content from a first-person
perspective.
The above AR content was created using maxReality™ and Autodesk® 3ds Max® and
recorded from the viewers visual perspective, as seen through the Wrap 1200AR.
When viewed directly through a Wrap 1200AR, both the real-world and AR content
are displayed in stereoscopic 3D.
Tip: A copy of the above “VuzAR” content is included in the “Wrap 1200AR Software &
Documentation Package” as a 2D QuickTime movie and AR content that can be viewed using the
maxReality Viewer, a maxReality Marker paddle and your Wrap 1200AR.

Key Components
Wrap 1200AR Eyewear
The Wrap 1200 video eyewear forms the base of the Wrap 1200AR, providing a 75-
inch virtual display, as seen from 10 feet. It is worn like a pair of sunglasses and can
be used solely as a wearable 75-in display for viewing videos, or computer content or
used with AR content. Standard 2D and 3D video are both supported. Removable
earphones enhance the portable big-screen experience.
Stereo Camera Pair
The most visually striking feature of the Wrap 1200AR is its stereo camera pair
mounted on the face of the eyewear. The real-world view that can be captured and
displayed in the eyewear in 2D or 3D.
Image capture is a key component in augmented and mixed reality. The stereo
cameras capture video at up to 60 frames per second in 640 x 480 resolution and are
recognized by your computer as two independent USB webcams. No special or
proprietary APIs are required to access and process what they capture.
Wrap VGA Controller
The Wrap 1200AR interfaces with a Windows based computer through the VGA
Controller. It is possible to connect to some non-Windows based computers and
other devices, using optional accessories, however only a Windows host system
provides full compatibility and it is the only host device officially supported for this
product.
Wrap Tracker
Head tracking brings applications to life, placing you in the middle of the action.
The Wrap Tracker is the newest and most advanced tracker system available on the
consumer market and it’s included with each Wrap 1200AR. This tiny 3-DoF
(degrees of freedom) tracker plugs into a small port on back of the display module
and communicates head position and movement to the computer through the VGA
Controller and its USB connection.

Tracker use required supporting code in an application. Software developers can
utilize tracking examples provided in the Vuzix SDK to enable Wrap Tracker
support in their applications.
Vuzix VR Manager™
VR Manager is a software application that provides tracker calibration, drivers for 3D
stereoscopic video, and VR support for a wide variety of games, simulators and other
applications.
maxReality™, optional AR plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max
maxReality is a powerful plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max. Together, 3ds Max and
maxReality allow users to create virtual and augmented reality worlds, saved as VWD
(Virtual World Descriptor) files. In addition to the 3ds Max capabilities maxReality
enables support for ambient and 3D audio, animation and other special effects such
as blue screening. The VWD files can be played back and viewed in 2D or 3D
stereoscopic video using a freely distributed maxReality Viewer application.
Note: Autodesk 3ds Max (32-bit version), full or trial version, is required to use maxReality.
maxReality Viewer
The maxReality Viewer is a free viewer application for playing maxReality creations,
with or without Autodesk 3ds Max installed. The maxReality Viewer supports
playback of VDW files in 2D and 3D stereoscopic video, movement between scenes,
object interactivity, keyboard control and more.
Tip: The Wrap 1200AR works with a great many AR authoring software packages – not just
maxReality. Use the Wrap 1200AR with the AR content creation tools of your choice.

In The Box
The Wrap 1200AR includes packaged product plus additional resource material
available for download from the Vuzix website.
Packaged, “In the Box” Contents
•Wrap 1200AR Eyewear with Stereo Camera
•Wrap Tracker
•VGA Controller
•Removable Noise-isolating Earphones
•DVI-VGA Adapter
•Tether Strap
•Cable Clips
•Semi-ridged Carry Case
•Cloth Carry Pouch
•maxReality, AR Authoring Software
•maxReality Marker Paddle Set
•Wrap 1200AR Quick Start Guide
•Safety & Warranty Booklet
“Digital Download” Contents
•Wrap 1200AR User Guide
•Wrap 1200AR Quick Start Guide
•VR Manager 4 User Guide
•maxReality User Guide
•maxReality Quick Start Guide
•maxReality Marker Library
•maxReality Viewer - Key Commands
•VuzAR sample set (movie & VWD file)
Note: Download from www.vuzix.com/dd.

Using This Manual
When reading a User Guide, especially for a product as diverse as the Wrap 1200AR,
you may be tempted to skip over certain portions or even entire sections. We have
tried to make the important points visible and be easy to find through special
formatting and organization.
Quick Start Guide
A Quick Start Guide is provided for experienced users requiring minimal assistance
to get up and running. For those more comfortable with detailed instructions, please
refer to the Wrap 1200AR Users Guide.
Tips & Notations
Tips and important notations are formatted for easy recognition. We suggest that
even when skimming through a section, stop and check out these notes.
Note: Tips and special notations are presented in this format.
Instruction Steps
Step-by-step instructions are preceded as bullet points and shown in a slightly bolder
typeface. If you are skimming over install and setup procedures, these are the key
points to watch for.
!Do as directed by this instruction to avoid potential problems.
!Double-click the Wrap 1200AR software package to unpack it.
System Preparation
Note: Disable any previously installed 3rd party stereoscopic display drivers prior to proceeding.
!If your system has any prior versions of VR Manager or Vuzix VR920 support
software already installed on your computer, use the Windows Programs and
Features Control Panel to uninstall it before proceeding.