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1. AAA Channet Channel 491 Channel_34 0 ye g a a a eo oe ee sa b a oo ee oe e444 4 4 4 OE a aaa A e o A AAA e e e e o e o a TT TT e e o e eoe e o e e s ee e o ooo 4 4 4 4 sena save cise Figure 3 35 Tweak Warp 2 Select the channel to tweak the warp on 3 Select the desired grid point to adjust NOTE Only one point can be selected at a time The selected grid point is shown on the projector 4 Move the point as follows e Click and drag the selected point with the mouse e CTRL arrow key will move the selected point 1 pixel e ALT arrow key will move the selected point 10 pixels e CTRL ALT arrow key will move the selected point 0 1 pixels 5 To preview the warp changes click Send 6 To save the warp changes to the projector and the generated twist file click Save CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 15 Intrinsic Parameters Each camera used with AutoStack has intrinsic parameters which must be registered with the software before use These parameters define the technical characteristics of a camera lens combination that do not change for example lens distortion and image center The camera calibration process defines the extrinsic variable parameters of a camera such as position and orientation For cameras shipped with AutoStack 1 2 or later the intrinsic parameters are stored onboard the camera so that AutoStack ca
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3. CHAISTIE Licensee s Remedy The Licensor s entire liability and the Licensee s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the Software that does not meet the Warranty Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty days whichever is longer Exclusions and Limitation of Liability In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any loss of data or profits or special incidental indirect or consequential damages including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or any other pecuniary loss arising out of or in connection with the use of or inability to use the Software even if the Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event will the Licensor be liable for any damages caused by the Licensee s failure to meet Licensee s responsibilities which responsibilities include without limitation the provision of properly functioning and compatible hardware operating systems or applications software or arising out of incomplete or inaccurate information provided to the Licensor In any case the Licensor s entire liability under this Agreement shall be limited to CDN 1 000 Termination and Default Termination The Licensor may terminate this Agreement if the Licensee breaches or is in default of any obligation Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason the Licensee agrees to
4. Help Windows Internet Explorer loj xj Ce gt Te C Program Fles triste Digital Systems MutoStackdatathelpAutostadi slx Googie 2 We Be Sats 1 2Heb tit E dv eb paoe G Toos y MES a mee GB Search Pint Tone CHAISTIE x AutoStack 1 2 gt Welcome About AutoStack e x CHAISTIE AutoStack AutoStack 1 2 Copyright 2010 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc www christiedigital com Figure 3 37 On line Help 3 32 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 4 1 4 2 Troubleshooting If the software does not appear to be operating properly note the symptoms and use the following guide for assistance If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer service representative for assistance e 4 1 Unable to Search for Cameras or Channels e 4 2 Unable to Connect to Genie Camera e 4 3 Projector Not Responding 4 4 Invalid Calibration File Loaded e 4 5 High Average x y Tolerance During Camera Calibration 4 6 Location of Generated Images and Log Files e 4 7 Grid Markers Are Not Drawn 4 8 Genie Camera Status Unable to Search for Cameras or Channels Ensure PC network connectivity e Check cable connections PC camera projectors etc Ensure the computer is on the same subnet as the camera projector e Check the Ethernet firmware version on the projector Unable to Connect to Genie Camera Ensure the c
5. Points Automatically AutoStack can calculate the location of the 4 corners automatically when you click the Find Corners button see Step 3 below 3 18 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Before using the Find Corners feature ensure that the following is true The screen has a well defined border with a high degree of contrast between the screen area and the border There are no objects between the camera and the screen that would obscure the camera s view The camera s aperture and focus settings are set properly Set Calibration Points Manually Figure 3 22 Camera Calibration 1 If the physical screen type is set to Manual make sure that the physical dimensions of the screen are defined See Manual Definition on page 3 10 To make choosing calibration points easier make sure that image of the screen is as clear as possible See Capture an Image on page 3 15 To have AutoStack automatically locate the corners of the screen click Find Corners If the corners shown are accurate then stop this procedure and proceed to 3 8 2 Test Camera Calibration If the corners shown are not accurate double check the Find Corners checklist see Find Calibration Points Automatically on page 3 18 before proceeding with manual selection of calibration points To select a specific point either enter a value in the Po
6. and maintenance drawings provided to enhance understanding of the accompanying text These graphics representations only they not necessarily drawn to scale and may not represent parts of your specific machine TRADEMARKS AUTOSTACK AUTOCAL and TWIST trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All other trademarks used in this manual the property of their respective owners CHRISTIE SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT This Software License Agreement the Agreement is a legal Agreement between the end user either an individual or business entity Licensee and Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie or Licensor for the software known commercially as Christie AutoStack Integration Tools 1 2 Software If Licensee does not accept the terms of this Agreement Licensee shall return the Christie product and the Software to the vendor License and Restrictions Ownership of Software Christie and its third party suppliers retain title and ownership of all rights including copyright and all other intellectual property rights in and to the Software and accompanying written materials the Documentation and all copies thereof regardless of form or media This License is not a sale of any rights in or to the Software or the Documentation or any copy thereof Licensee acquires no right whatsoever to the Software or the Documentation except the right to use the Software and the Documentation in accor
7. be projected in the correct position and you must adjust the configuration 3 22 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation System Layout Confirmation AutoStack 1x2 stack xi Invalid position of left projector seat aso E ee aja v 820 Clos Figure 3 27 Invalid Position of Left Projector Before confirming system layout make sure that e The camera s control parameters such as binarization threshold and exposure and the camera s physical settings such as focus and aperture are set properly The camera is set up and calibrated The layout has been defined The horizontal and vertical overlaps are defined Each step in the Steps Completed section has a green check To confirm system layout 1 Click Confirm System Layout AutoStack Turns off warping blending Displays a grey test pattern on all screens Superimposes a red bounding box on the screen for each channel in the image e Displays a blue bounding box that represents the defined screen 2 Confirm that the inside of the blue bounding box is within the projected images shown by the grey test pattern 3 Ifthe bounding box is not within the grey test pattern try the following steps to correct the configuration e Re calibrate the camera e Adjust the horizontal and vertical overlaps e Adjust the physical target
8. click Next The Destination Folder page appears E Christie AutoStack 1 2 Setup lol x Destination Folder Select a folder where the application will be installed N j CAS Wise Installation Wizard R The Wise Installation Wizard will install the files for Christie AutoStack 1 2 in the following folder You can choose not to install Christie AutoStack 1 2 by clicking Cancel to exit the Wise Installation Wizard Destination Folder C Program Files Christie Digital Systems Figure 2 6 Destination Folder Page 6 7 8 Click Next The Ready to install page appears Click Next The wizard installs the AutoStack software When prompted click Finish NOTE AutoStack automatically installs the following required software if it has not already been installed on your computer Bonjour Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable and Java Runtime Environment It also installs the USB drivers required for the Point Grey USB camera Uninstall AutoStack Software There are two different methods for uninstalling AutoStack depending upon whether you are using Windows XP or Windows 7 Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs 2 Inthe Add or Remove Programs window select Christie AutoStack 1 2 and click Remove 3 When prompted to confirm uninstallation click Yes AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 0
9. depending on your current network configuration Press Recover Camera Projector Not Responding Check power Check cable connections Check ability to search for projectors Invalid Calibration File Loaded A stack file is valid when the following conditions are met An intrinsic file is registered for the desired camera The camera is on the network The appropriate lens is selected for the camera At least 1 projector is being used The projector layout with overlaps has been specified The screen has been defined if done manually Camera has been calibrated 4 2 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHIS TIE i Section 4 Troubleshooting 4 5 High Average x y Tolerance During Camera Calibration 4 6 4 7 1 Ifthe x y tolerance is greater than 1 0 adjust the 2D calibration points via the image preview until a lower tolerance is achieved 2 Ifthe tolerance remains greater than 1 0 after adjusting the 2D calibration points ensure screen dimensions are correct e ensure 3D calibration points are defined accurately e ensure proper lens is selected from the Lens drop down menu NOTE These adjustment only apply when the screen is defined manually Location of Generated Images and Log Files AutoStack software generates images and log files which may be useful when troubleshooting To view images start AutoStack and then press CTRL SHIFT I Wind
10. exit 3 11 Run Calibration 1 From the main interface click Run to begin system calibration The Calibration dialog box appears x gt gt gt aj eT 41 Lal z Live View Pause Cancel Running Calibration Busy To Figure 3 29 Calibration Dialog Box This dialog box provides details on the calibration being run The status of the current calibration is displayed at the bottom The text box gives details regarding the calibration for example what step the calibration is on or any errors that may occur 2 To view continually updated images during the geometric calibration click Live Preview 3 26 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Calibration Live Preview xj Calibration Live Preview xj C Binarized Image y Binarized Image Active Camera Active Camera Scale 25 00 7 x Scale 25 00 7 x a Y ala Y Figure 3 30 Non binarized Image Left Binarized Image Right 3 To interrupt the calibration e Click Pause at any point to pause the calibration Click Resume to resume the calibration e Click Cancel at any point to cancel the current calibration You must confirm the cancellation 4 To review the calibration results scroll the text in the Calibration dialog box Figure 3 31 shows a successful calibration Calibration x fe gt gt
11. gt a 4 I iD reven Ready o Figure 3 31 Successful Calibration Calibration complete AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 27 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHK ISTIE 3 12 Automatic Ordering Algorithm The automatic ordering algorithm attempts to order the projectors in the system to the layout defined within the AutoStack calibration This algorithm displays a test pattern of 4 large grid points for each channel in the system Figure 3 32 Auto ordering Algorithm Image processing sorts the location of each channel with respect to the desired layout For example if the defined layout is a 1x2 using 2 projectors the auto ordering algorithm attempts to determine which projector is in the 1 1 location and which projector is in the 1 2 location The Confirm System Layout feature see 3 9 Confirm System Layout uses this algorithm If the image displayed in these confirmation steps is not correct i e a red channel boundary is displayed for only one of the 2 channels or the boundary is in the wrong location relative to the physical screen it is likely an issue with the auto order algorithm The following adjustments may be needed e Screen layout e Physical target screen parameters e Overlap percentages e Camera calibration e Binarization threshold or exposure control e Physical camera settings focus aperture direction Numb
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13. is supported for M Series firmware version 2 1 and StIM firmware version 1 4 5 projectors Twist Filename Click Select and specify the twist filename and location to save the TWIST file generated by AutoStack 3 10 1Saving and Accessing Warps and Blends To select how to save warps and blends from the Additional Options dialog box enter a name in the Name field select a memory location for the warp or blend in the Location drop down menu and then click OK To access the saved warp or blend from the projector menu 1 Press the MENU button from the projector s built in keypad or remote If the remote is not available use the up and down arrow keys from the built in keypad 2 Select 4 CONFIGURATION Select 8 GEOMETRY AND COLOR AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 25 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 4 Select one of the following two options e Ifyou want to access warps select 2 KEYSTONE AND WARPING or 2 GEOMETRY CORRECTION depending upon your projector model Select 1 WARP SELECT to access a drop down menu containing all saved warp locations Select a warp to view e If you want to access blends select 4 EDGE BLENDING Select 1 BLENDING SELECT to access a drop down menu containing all saved blend locations Select a blend to view NOTE Index 3 on the projector maps to memory location 1 in the AutoStack interface 5 Press the MENU button again to
14. or create a new one Christie AutoStack 1 2 x Would you like to open a new or existing Auto Stack project r het ite ome Exit Figure 3 2 Initial Dialog Box Once you click New or Open you can access all the setup variables in the main interface 3 2 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Pe chrine AutoStock A ica A gt file Jools Help Steps Completed Camera Bo 1 Register camera intrinsicfiles y 5 Specify overlap percentages Pe Y Select camera y 6 Specily screen size Y 3 Selectvalid lens v 7 Calibrate camera Active Camera F 4 Select projector Y dao Model Chameleon CMLN 13S2M 10060272 Projector laa Projector Search Lens Kowa 5 0mm K5 0F v gt Active Channels w Manual Camera Control S Isis Desenpnon Dan Bnatzaton eos eS 5 Exposure is _ 70 165 260 355 450 Image Preview Layout Overlap G nigh x swide txt stacked INN i Screen Specify Screen D gt Calibration Points Point 17 3 NOTE Press amp hold the CTRL key to zoom into the image area under the cursor ne E Scale 25 0 hel W H Yvalue 2827 dae ala Y Bs Close Find Corners Confirm System Layout Run y y Figure 3 3 AutoStack Interface Overview A Menus E File Management and Control Buttons B Configuration S
15. 20 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 2 Installation amp Setup 2 4 2 4 1 2 4 2 Windows 7 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Programs and Features 2 Inthe Programs and Features window select Christie AutoStack 1 2 and click Uninstall 3 When prompted to confirm uninstallation click Yes NOTE The supporting software may be used by other programs and therefore is not uninstalled by the wizard To uninstall these programs use the procedures above for your operating system The supporting software includes Bonjour Microsoft Visual C 2005 Redistributable Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable and Java Runtime Environment Connect the Cameras AutoStack supports the Point Grey Chameleon camera connected over USB 2 0 as well as the Genie camera connected over GigE The software will only run if at least 1 camera and an AutoStack enabled projector are connected The camera cannot be connected through a serial connection NOTE To connect a USB camera you need an available USB 2 0 port If you use a USB 1 0 port the camera will not be able to communicate with AutoStack Point Grey USB Camera Connect the camera directly to the control PC USB 2 0 port using the USB cable The software drivers required to use the the Point Grey USB camera are installed with AutoStack So the first time the camera is connected to the computer your Windows operating system will recognize the camera as a ne
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17. 6 Layout Overlap high x wide 1x2 y MA 254 1x2 ME 2x1 1 x 1 stacked Figure 3 8 Defining Layout 1 From the Layout drop down menu select the layout of the particular projector configuration The Layout field options reflect the number of projectors in the Active Channels list 2 Specify the horizontal and vertical overlaps of the blend region as a percentage of the projected area of a single projector For example for a 2x2 array of projectors with a resolution of 1400x1050 specify a horizontal overlap of 25 percent to create a blend region of 350 pixels between the left and right projectors and specify a vertical overlap of 10 percent to create a blend region of 105 pixels between top and bottom projectors 25 Top Left Horizontal Top Right Overlap 10 Vertical Overlap Bottom Left Bottom Right Figure 3 9 Specify Overlaps NOTE This feature is disabled for single projector configurations The vertical overlap is disabled for projectors in a single row The horizontal overlap is disabled for projectors in a single column Screen Setup The Screen section of the AutoStack window lets you define the size of the screen the insets to the target screen and the calibration points The screen preview displays a model of the screen 3 8 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 6 1 Screen Spe
18. AutoStack A INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL 020 100168 05 CHRISTIE AutoStack INSTALLATION amp USER MANUAL 020 100168 05 Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is accurate and reliable however due to constant research the information in this document is subject to change without notice COPYRIGHT NOTICE O 2007 2010 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc and may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transferred to other documents disclosed to other manufacturers or used for manufacturing or for any other purpose in whole or in part without prior written permission of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc Christie Digital Systems USA Inc reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time without notice The information furnished in this publication was believed to be accurate and reliable Christie Digital Systems USA Inc makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Christie Digital Systems USA Inc shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS All drawings including system layout hardware devices controls and indicators screens
19. E f camera alignment brightness or focus are not correct manual camera adjustments may be required For example you may need to move the camera to center image on desired location adjust aperture ring on lens or adjust focus ring on lens Recapture and repeat until satisfied with the results Adjust Binarization Threshold To specify a binarization threshold value select the Show Binarized Image check box The selected projectors in the Active Channels table draw calibration grid markers and the camera captures a new image which is then binarized For more information see Adjust Binarization Threshold Exposure on page 3 17 Image Preview Any time a camera is added or an image is captured this window displays the image You can work with the image as follows e Use the Scale feature to change the scale of the image by manually entering a value or selecting from the pre defined values in the drop down menu Image scale can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel amp Click these buttons to zoom in and out on the image Select the Live View option to view a live video feed from the camera The live view option displays 2 to 3 frames per second The X and Y fields display the current coordinates of the crosshair in the image preview 3 16 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Adjust Binarization Threshold Exposu
20. amera Search in the main AutoStack window The Select a Camera dialog box appears see Figure 3 16 AutoStack searches for cameras connected to your computer by your local network or by USB cable and displays any located cameras in the dialog box AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 13 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3 7 2 x Available Cameras Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 11 2A 169 254 44 15 Chameleon CMLN 1352M 9471128 Cancel Intrinsic File Manager Select Camera Figure 3 16 Select a Camera 2 Select the camera from the Available Cameras list and click Select Camera to return to the main interface Once a camera is added a snapshot of the camera s image is automatically shown in the image preview 3 Select the Lens from the list of lenses available for the selected camera AutoStack can compensate for lens distortion when different lenses are used such as a wide angle lens This option is not available for all cameras NOTE fthe camera you want to add is grayed out or the lens you want to use is not available then its intrinsic file has not been registered with AutoStack For more information see 3 15 Intrinsic Parameters Change Camera IP Address NOTE This functionality is only available to the Genie camera because it is Gigabit Ethernet GigE enabled 1 To change the network configuration of the camera cli
21. amera is connected to a dedicated router with DHCP enabled The camera should be assigned an IP address automatically Also ensure that your computer has a 32 bit version of Windows XP or Windows 7 Genie camera drivers are not compatible with 64 bit operating systems If the camera cannot be detected on the network a camera recovery step may need to be performed 1 Ensure any wireless network connections have been disabled AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 4 1 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Troubleshooting CHIS TIE 3 4 3 4 4 Use an Ethernet cable to plug the Genie Camera directly into your machine s network port It should be plugged into the only enabled NIC disable all other NICs NOTE Ensure that the NIC which the camera is directly connected to is set to DHCP To launch Genie Camera Network Configuration Tool click Start gt Programs gt DALSA gt Sapera Network Imaging Package gt DALSA Network Configuration Tool Click Advanced gt Recover Camera NOTE t may take a few minutes before the camera is detected Ensure that an IP address is established for the NIC that the camera is directly connected to If the camera is found enter in the MAC address for the camera The MAC address is located on the bottom of the camera NOTE The MAC address is also part of the filename of the associated intrinsic file for the camera Set the camera to either DHCP or Persistent IP mode
22. ation Once the test is initiated a pop up window appears providing users with feedback of the camera calibration Camera Calibration Results E xj Good calibration results will have an ave 1 0 lif this tolerance is greater than 1 0 then adjust 2D calibration points until a lower tolerance is acheived Ensure that the ration is saved before testing c ci n Running Camera Calibration Camera Calibration Results Camera 00 01 0D 11 06 E2 calibration info Calibration point tolerance Point 4 xy tolerance is 0 513402 0 572347 Point 2 xy tolerance is 0 785050 0 066144 Point 3 xy tolerance is 0 894789 0 080661 Point 4 xy tolerance is 0 585078 0 687169 gt Avg x y tolerance is 0 694580 0 351580 _ Close Figure 3 25 Camera Calibration Results 3 Ifthe average x y tolerance for a camera is greater than 1 0 adjust the 2D image calibration points until a lower tolerance is achieved The results of Test Camera Calibration differ depending on whether the screen is defined manually or automatically as follows e Ifthe screen is defined manually the results are a good indicator of which calibration points require adjustment Adjust the points that have high tolerance values e Ifthe screen is defined automatically the calibration tolerances indicate how rectangular the calibration points are Tolerances greater than 1 0 may occur given the locations of the calibration poin
23. cify Screen Calibration Points Point 4b X value 10027 Y value 6177 Figure 3 10 Screen Setup To set screen parameters click Specify Screen The Specify Screen dialog box appears see Figure 3 11 xl Physical Screen A Type Automatic al Unit Width Height Target Screen Unit Screen le Top 0 0 Bottom 0 0 Left 0 0 Right 0 0 Size 100 0 x 100 0 oK cancel Figure 3 11 Specify Screen dialog box Define the Physical Screen The physical screen is the total extent of the flat rectangular area that you want to project onto using your projector s The Physical Screen section of the Specify Screen dialog box allows you to describe the dimensions of this area and to calibrate the camera Automatic Definition AutoStack can automatically calculate the physical screen dimensions during camera calibration It analyzes the calibration points defined in the camera s image and calculates an aspect ratio for the screen To define the screen dimension manually see Manual Definition on page 3 10 1 Click Specify Screen The Specify Screen dialog box appears see Figure 3 12 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 9 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE x Physical Screen Type Automatic v Unit Width Height Target Screen Unit Screen v Top 0 0 Righ
24. ck Change IP Address The Change Camera IP Address dialog box appears change camera 1r address E MAC 00 01 0D 11 06 E3 DHCP Static IP IP 192 168 0 10 Subnet 255 255 255 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 J OK IN Cancel Figure 3 17 Change Camera IP Address dialog box 2 Select one of the following modes e Choose DHCP to have the network assign a dynamic IP address to the camera e Choose Static IP to manually assign a specific IP address to the camera Enter the IP Subnet and Gateway information 3 14 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 Click OK NOTE An incorrect IP address assignment can make it impossible to connect to the camera If the network settings of the camera are changed such that they differ from your current machine s network settings the machine may no longer be able to detect the camera on the network If you have lost communication with the camera see 4 2 Unable to Connect to Genie Camera NOTE The camera is MAC Address cannot be changed 3 7 3 Image Control Camera Camera Search Active Camera Model Chameleon CMLN 13S2M 10060272 5 Capture Image Lens Kowa 5 0mm K5 0 F v v Manual Camera Control Show Binarized Image Exposure us i 70 165 260 355 450 Image Preview NOTE Press amp hold the CTRL key to zoom into the
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26. ent meaning when a screen is defined automatically vs manually See 3 8 2 Test Camera Calibration for more detail Define the Target Screen The target screen is the area of the physical screen that you want to project onto with your projectors The Target Screen section of the AutoStack window allows you to describe the target image warped displayed by the calibrated projectors Typically the physical and target screens are the same however this dialog box allows the physical and target screens to differ For example if the physical screen has an aspect ratio of 4 3 but the final image should have an aspect ratio of 16 9 you can specify a top and bottom inset to change the target screen to 16 9 contained within the 4 3 physical screen AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 11 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHRISTIE 1 Click Specify Screen The Specify Screen dialog box appears Figure 3 14 Specify Screen xj Physical Screen Type Unit Width Height Manual Meters Target Screen Unit Top Right Size 5 52 23 25 0 80 0 80 0 3 92 mx1 8 m Centimeters 25 0 ox L Cancel Figure 3 14 Target Screen with Insets 2 Inthe Target Screen section select a Unit of measurement NOTE f the physical screen is defined automatically Unit is set to Screen and t
27. er of channels in the system For details open the generated trueimage log file See 4 6 Location of Generated Images and Log Files 3 28 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 13 Test Pattern The test pattern generation tool draws a test pattern directly to the projectors Figure 3 33 Test patterns are useful for verifying that AutoStack has generated a correct warp and blend Figure 3 33 Drawn Test Pattern on a 1x2 Display The Test Pattern tool controls The number of horizontal and vertical lines drawn over the final display e The color of the lines The selection of the internal test pattern to draw the pattern over e Whether or not the blend is disabled To access the Planar Test Pattern tool dialog box select Tools gt Test Pattern Planar Test Pattern Dialog x Lines Horizontal Lines 35 Vertical Lines 53 GridColor E Additional Options v Disable Blend Clear Draw Exit Figure 3 34 Planar Test Pattern Dialog Box AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 29 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 3 14 Tweak Warp After a calibration has completed you can tweak the warp generated by AutoStack 1 Right click on a projector in the Active Channels list and click Tweak Warp The Tweak Warp dialog box appears
28. f minimum Warping firmware version 2 0 e XPort firmware 3 5 NOTE Later versions of the firmware will likely work with no issue Earlier versions should not be used NOTE 70 check firmware versions access the projector s Status window Press MENU on the projector 5 built in keypad or the projector remote and press 6 STATUS In the corner of the Status window check the version of Software and Xport SW respectively AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 2 1 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation amp Setup CHK1STIE 2 2 1 Connect the Projectors Serial Connection 1 Connect a standard serial cable from COM1 on your PC to the RS 232 IN connector on the projector For multiple projectors connect the RS 232 OUT connector from the previously connected projector to the RS 232 IN connector on the next projector with another standard serial cable Repeat Step 2 for each additional projector in a daisy chain fashion Figure 2 1 Each projector must have a unique projector ID Figure 2 1 Serial Connection Ethernet Connection 1 3 4 Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your PC to the network hub Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the projector into the network hub Repeat Step 2 for each additional projector Figure 2 2 Each projector must have a unique projector ID NOTE The software will only run w
29. gure 3 7 Device Selection List xj Detected Devices Select _ Name j ID Connection _ Location O Mirage S 2k E Ethernet 192 168 0 3 5555 O Matrix S 2KM 4 Ethernet 192 168 0 4 5555 _ selectan o Back Cancel 4 Select the Select check box for the projectors you want to include in the configuration Click Finish The selected projectors are displayed in the Active Channels list An error condition icon appears in the Steps Completed section of the interface beside Select Projectors Ensure that the projector is connected and then click Projector Search to refresh the list When the connection is found the error icon disappears You can change the Description field in the Active Channels list to reflect the layout Define the Channel Layout The contents of Layout list change to reflect the number of projectors selected for the configuration For example when 2 projectors are active the Layout drop down menu contains the selections 1x2 2x1 and 1x1 stacked When 4 projectors are selected the drop down menu selections include 2x2 1x2 stacked and 2x1 stacked Users must define the layout configuration of the application before continuing NOTE AutoStack supports a maximum of 12 projectors and can calibrate projector arrays 3 wide by 2 high AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 7 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3
30. hapter contains the following sections e 3 1 Before You Begin e 3 2 AutoStack Interface e 3 3 Shortcut Keys 3 4 Configuration Files e 3 5 Projector Setup e 3 6 Screen Setup e 3 7 Camera Setup 3 8 Camera Calibration e 3 9 Confirm System Layout 3 10 Additional Options e 3 11 Run Calibration e 3 12 Automatic Ordering Algorithm 3 13 Test Pattern e 3 14 Tweak Warp 3 15 Intrinsic Parameters 3 16 On Line Help AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 1 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3 1 3 2 NOTE We recommend that you run the AutoStack application on a user account with full administrator privileges Before You Begin Before you begin using AutoStack ensure that the following items are complete e Ensure that your projectors and cameras are connected to your computer as shown in Section 2 Installation amp Setup Ensure that the camera is positioned so that it can see the entire screen e Adjust the camera s aperture so that it is not closed To start you could adjust it to approximately halfway open and adjust as necessary through the calibration process e Position the projectors so that they appear to cover the areas they are supposed to AutoStack Interface AutoStack is designed to work with configuration files When the software starts up you can open an existing configuration
31. he target screen insets can only be specified by screen percentages U Specify the inset values for the Top Bottom Left and Right edges NOTE f you want to project outside of the boundaries of the physical screen you can specify negative inset values For example to have the target screen s top boundary be 5 centimeters above the top boundary of the physical screen select Centimeters and type 5 in the Top field a Click OK 3 12 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 7 Camera Setup The Camera section of the AutoStack window allows you to identify the available cameras select an active camera and view and manipulate the camera s image Camera Camera Search Active Camera Model Chameleon CMLN 13S2M 10060272 r Capture Image Lens Kowa 5 0mm K5 0 F Manual Camera Control C Show Binarized Image Exposure ys 70 165 260 355 450 Image Preview NOTE Press amp hold the CTRL key to zoom into the image area under the cursor Scale 25 0 Ix x i Live View a a Y Find Corners Confirm System Layout Run Figure 3 15 Camera Setup 3 7 1 Add Cameras to Your Configuration AutoStack searches for all available cameras and allows you to select which ones you want to have as part of your current configuration 1 To add cameras click C
32. hen 1 camera connected over the Ethernet and an AutoStack enabled projector are connected 2 2 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 2 Installation amp Setup 2 2 2 192 168 200 4 Ma A Figure 2 2 Ethernet Connection Projector ID Configuration When connected serially each projector must have a unique ID number 1 From the projector s built in keypad or remote press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 The menu of number options appears on the projected screen You select menu items either by using the up and down arrow buttons and pressing ENTER or by pressing the option number on the number pad 3 Select 4 CONFIGURATION 4 Select 7 COMMUNICATION 5 Select 3 PROJECTOR or 4 PROJECTOR ADDRESS depending upon your projector model 6 Specify a unique identification number 7 Press the MENU button to exit the projector s menu structure NOTE f you do not have a remote use the arrow keys on the built in keypad to select a number AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 2 3 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation amp Setup CHAISTIE 2 2 3 Projector Port Number Configuration 2 3 2 3 1 When using an Ethernet connection the port number set through the projector must match the port number set using the Communication Setup dialog box which appears when searching for available projectors Figure 2 3 F
33. hts in respect of that particular default or omission or any subsequent default or omission of the same or different kind In any event time shall continue to be of the essence without the necessity of specific reinstatement Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein The Parties hereby will attorn to the non exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Ontario AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CH IS TIE i Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Document Contents sisisi anaia 1 1 1 2 Document Conventions ccconcccnncnncnonnnaninnncnnnann nro cncnanananananann 1 1 1 3 Related DocuMentS oocococcccoconocncnononannnnononnn anno accion nono n conan nrnnnannss 1 1 2 Installation amp Setup 2 1 Recommended System Requirements cooocococccnocncnoncnacnnannn nn 2 1 2 2 Projector Set eeciosionoioiarno sado iarnecadio edessacsentuessshnsdvsdenedesitesees 2 1 2 2 1 Connect the Projectors ooooccnoccnoocononcnnonononananncnnnccnnncnnn nos 2 2 Serial CONNECTION sicer eissii 2 2 Ethernet Connection essesi srerire sirean 2 2 2 2 2 Projector ID ConfiguratiON ocococinconocnncncononononacinncnanonnnns 2 3 2 2 3 Projector Port Number Configuration eseese 2 4 2 3 Install and Uninstall AutoStack Software eese 2 4 2 3 1 Install AutoStack Software oooooocncn
34. image area under the cursor Scale 25 0 xj X ae C Live View a a Y Find Corners Confirm System Layout Run Figure 3 18 Image Preview Capture an Image Click Capture Image at any time to take a snapshot from the selected camera The image preview is automatically updated AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 15 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE Automatic Exposure and Binarization Calculation AutoStack is designed to automatically calculate the correct exposure and binarization setings based upon your camera s image preview and the other AutoStack parameters that you specify Because of this the Manual Camera Control option is not selected by default This automatic camera control feature should produce satisfactory results in the majority of cases If you run the calibration see 3 11 Run Calibration and encounter problems related to exposure or binarization you can change these settings manually see Manual Exposure and Binarization Settings on page 3 16 Manual Exposure and Binarization Settings Although AutoStack is designed to automatically calculate the correct exposure and binarization settings you can manually control these settings To do so select the Manual Camera Control option Adjust Exposure Settings Move the slider up and down to adjust image exposure The longer the exposure time the brighter the image NOT
35. int field or click on the point in the image preview window The point selected turns yellow when active and its X and Y co ordinates appear below the image preview Calibration Points point a X value 1002 Y value 677 Figure 3 23 Define Points AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 19 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 5 To change the X and Y coordinates of the selected point use the X value and Y value fields to enter specific values or click and drag the point in the image preview window to its new position The X value and Y value fields are automatically updated to reflect the points position NOTES For greater accuracy position the cursor where you want to map the point to and press and hold the CTRL key A window opens with an enlarged image of the section at the cursor position Click in the advanced zoom window to reposition the selected calibration point When you are finished repositioning release the CTRL key to removed the zoom window Figure 3 24 Advanced Zoom 3 20 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 8 2 Test Camera Calibration Once the camera has been calibrated it is good practice to test the accuracy of the camera calibration 1 Make sure that the current configuration is saved before testing 2 Click Tools gt Test Camera Calibr
36. layout and define overlaps Setup physical and target screen shape Calibrate cameras Test camera calibration fm he aogp Confirm system layout NOTE The Steps Completed panel displays the status of required information Each step displays an error condition icon for wrong or missing information or a check for completed information Click Save In the Save dialog box browse to the location where you want to save the file specify a name and click Save The file is saved in the stack format NOTE 70 save the current file to a different filename click File gt Save As Load an Existing Configuration File l 2 From the Welcome window click Open Browse to the folder where your configuration files are stored AutoStack configuration files always have a filename extension of Stack Select the file and click Open Projector Setup Select Projector s Use the Projector section of the AutoStack window to locate available projectors and to select and set up the projectors for the configuration AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 5 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE Projector Projector Search Active Channels IP Address Draw Binarization 1D Model COM Port Description Maa 003 Mirage S 2K 192 168 0 3 5555 Channel_4E Pa 1004 Matrix S 2K M 192 168 0 4 5555 Channel_64 lv Layout Overlap high X wide 1
37. leshoot the most common generated errors Document Conventions KEYPAD COMMANDS PC KEYSTROKES E G POWER ENTER Content Reference e g Section 4 Troubleshootin Document Reference e g Using 3D in Mirage Figure Table References e g Figure 2 1 Table 4 3 Software Menus Options e g Camera Settings Screen Definition Onscreen Messages e g No Signal OPERATIONAL STATES E G POWER ON OFF Related Documents All of the information in the Installation and User Manual is also included in the on line help AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 1 1 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 2 1 2 2 Installation amp Setup NOTE We recommend that you run the AutoStack application on a user account with full administrator privileges Recommended System Requirements PC running an Intel or 100 compatible processor e Windows XP SP1 or Windows 7 either 32 or 64 bit NOTE Dalsa Genie cameras are not compatible with 64 bit Windows operating systems e 200 MB of free disk space e 512 MB of RAM 1 GB recommended e Gigabit Gbit network connection e An available 2 0 USB port for USB camera e An available serial port optional e Dedicated router with DHCP enabled Projector Setup AutoStack requires the following firmware versions to function correctly e M Series tested with projector firmware version 1 6 1 5 0 minimum e All other projectors tested with e Projector firmware version 1 6f 1 2
38. n Wizard It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this setup program Click Cancel to quit the setup program then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue the installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any partion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel lt Back Figure 2 4 AutoStack Installation Wizard 4 Inthe Welcome window click Next The User Information page appears i Christie AutoStack 1 2 Setup User Information Enter the following information to personalize your installation Full Name lohn Smith Organization esc Ltd The settings for this application can be installed for the current user or for all users that share this computer You must have administrator rights to install the settings for all users Install this application for Anyone who uses this computer Only for me Christie Wise Installation Wizard R lt Back Next gt Cancel Figure 2 5 User Information Page AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 2 5 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation amp Setup CHK1STIE 2 3 2 5 Enter your Full Name and the name of your Organization Select Anyone who uses this computer and
39. n access the information directly However in many cases intrinsic parameters are stored in a file on your computer If a camera you are trying to add is grayed out in the Select a Camera dialog box see 3 7 1 Add Cameras to Your Configuration or if the lens you want to use is not available from the Lens dropdown list you must register an intrinsic file 1 To register a camera s intrinsic file select Tools gt Intrinsic File Manager or click Intrinsic File Manager from the Select a Camera dialog box see Figure 3 16 x Register File Registered Files ___CameraModel_ CameraMAC_ 4 __ LensName LensType __ Lens SerialNo Imperx 1600 00 11 1C 00 22 D0 _ Navitar 8 0mm mm _ N8 0 D Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 11 2A__ Kowa 5 0mmmm K5 0 D Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 06 E3_ Kowa 5 0mm mm_ K5 0 C Figure 3 36 Intrinsic File Manager dialog box 2 In the Intrinsic File Manager dialog box click Register File 3 In the Open File dialog box browse to the camera intrinsic file xml and click Open The registered file appears in the Intrinsic File Manager dialog box 4 Click Close to return to the main interface or the Select a Camera dialog box AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 31 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKI1STIE 3 16 On Line Help To access the on line help select Help gt Christie AutoStack 1 2 Help AutoStack 1 2
40. nocnocccononononncnanananonnnns 2 4 2 3 2 Uninstall AutoStack Software 2 6 Windows XP disini a iA 2 6 WING OWS T 725 Secs cialis tentir eiie EE EEE 2 7 2 4 Connect the Cameras cocooccncccoconoconononcnnnnonanonncnonanncranann conan 2 7 2 4 1 Point Grey USB Camera coocccinnoccconcccnnnonanonananananacananininns 2 7 2 4 2 Dalsa Genie GigE Camera ccccoconocnnocnononcconaconnncnnncnnn conoces 2 7 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 1 Before You Begin ciin oa sin 3 2 3 2 AutoStack Interface oonccnonnnconoconcccncnoncnncnanannanacanna cnn nnnncna nino 3 2 3 3 SHOFMCUt KEYS errereen setssaes eect eae ed red edad 3 4 3 4 Configuration Files ee ceseeccesseeceseeeseeeseceeeeecnaeeeeeeaeeeneeaee 3 4 3 4 1 Create a New Configuration File seeen 3 4 3 4 2 Load an Existing Configuration File 3 5 3 5 Projector AA aai Ease AEn na aa 3 5 3 5 1 Select Proje CtOr s sesscscsiitvcsscadeseeatatecieredntdsiadecacennaanseverace 3 5 To find available projectors oonoconconicnnnccoccnocononcnnanancnnnon 3 6 3 5 2 Define the Channel Layout coconocnnconnccccnoncccononncnanannccnnans 3 7 A ciasanbsereaceonte 3 8 3 6 1 Define the Physical Screen ee eeccsseseeceteeeeeeeceeeeneeeeees 3 9 Automatic Definition oo ccc eeeseeseeseceeeteceeeeeeceeeeaeeneeeaes 3 9 Manual Definition 0 cece ceeeeseeseeetecneeeeecneeeeeceeeeaeeneeeaes 3 10 3 6 2 Define the Target Screen eeeeecceseeseeeteeteeeeeneeeneeneees 3 11 3 7 Camera Setup cssiisccecndeiseesisscet
41. or more information refer to Zo find available projectors on page 3 6 x Please select the method to communicate with the projector Communication Type Serial Ethernet Serial RR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RRR RRR ERE SEE Ethernet Port 3002 ot coo ee n Figure 2 3 Port Number 1 From the projector s built in keypad or remote press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Select 4 CONFIGURATION 3 Select 7 COMMUNICATIONS 4 Select ETHERNET SETTINGS either 5 or 6 depending upon your projector model 5 Inthe ETHERNET SETTINGS submenu ensure the correct port number is entered 6 Press the MENU button to exit NOTES 1 Jf you do not have a remote use the right and left arrow keys on the built in keypad to select a number 2 All projectors used in an AutoStack configuration must have the same port number Install and Uninstall AutoStack Software Install AutoStack Software 1 Insert the installation CD to start the installation wizard application 2 4 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 2 Installation amp Setup 2 Ifthe installation wizard does not start automatically select Start gt Run 3 Inthe Run dialog box type D Setup exe where D is the specific CD ROM DVD ROM drive letter The installation wizard appears i Christie AutoStack 1 2 Setup lol Welcome to the Christie AutoStack 1 2 Installatio
42. ows Explorer opens showing the location of the images To view log files start AutoStack and then press CTRL SHIFT L Windows Explorer opens showing the location of the log files Grid Markers Are Not Drawn When connected serially to projectors grid markers may not be drawn when Show is pressed This likely will occur when a grid size greater than 5x5 is selected in the Additional Options dialog box If this occurs select a grid size of 5x5 before running calibration AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 4 3 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 4 Troubleshooting CHRISTIE 4 8 Genie Camera Status Table 4 1 outlines the camera status of the Genie camera Table 4 1 Genie camera status indicators LED Status Blue Solid IP address assigned Blue Slow Waiting for IP address Blue Fast Ethernet cable connected Green Solid Application linked to camera Green Slow Trigger acquisition in progress Green Fast Acquisition in progress Red Slow Camera initialization problem Red Fast Camera overheating 4 4 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE INDEX B binarization adjust threshold and geometry 3 17 adjustments 3 17 blends saving 3 25 C calibration advanced point selection 3 20 iterations 3 25 points 3 18 running 3 26 system layout 3 22 test camera 3 21 cameras calibration points 3 18 connecting 2 7 image manipulation
43. points in the grid using the Width and Height drop down lists NOTE Twist PRO is required to read a twist file with a grid size greater than 10 3 24 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Projector Grid Box Size Identifies the size of the grid boxes in projector pixels using the drop down list Do Iterations Indicates whether or not iterations should be done to converge on a solution Do one of the following e Clear this check box to use initial calculations only This speeds up the system but may produce a suboptimal result e Select this check box to process multiple iterations to converge on a more accurate solution NOTE There may be no perceivable difference in the end result Max Iterations Indicates the maximum number of iterations used to converge points to their targets Specify a value between 5 and 100 The default value is 50 A typical calibration can take between 20 and 30 iterations A low value speeds up the calibration but can produce a suboptimal result Send Data in Parallel Select this option to send warps blends and masks to all projectors at the same time Clear this option to send warps blends and masks to one projector at a time Do Tiling Select this option to have a single input image spread over multiple screens with each screen displaying a fraction or tile of the image NOTE The tiling feature
44. re The Binarization Threshold slider defines the threshold of the black dark and white bright pixels of the projected image All pixels with brightness above the binarization threshold value are binarized to full white and all pixels below this value are binarized to full black The ideal outcome is to diminish image background noise and have all calibrated points of the grid displayed Figure 3 19 illustrates when binarization thresholds are too low or too high and what users should see when binarization is correct Original Image Binarization Threshold Set Correctly Binarization Threshold Too Low Binarization Threshold Too High Figure 3 19 Examples of Binarization Levels If overlapping projectors make selecting the binarization threshold difficult as shown in Figure 3 20 clear the Draw Binarization Markers column in the Active Channels list for some of the projectors Only projectors with a check draw the grid pattern Markers drawn on two projectors Markers drawn on one projectors Figure 3 20 Turning Markers On Off AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 17 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3 8 3 8 1 Before setting the binarization threshold make sure that The required camera is imported and activated The screen is defined The required channels are imported and activated The camera is calibrated 1 In the Camera section use the Expo
45. re or the Documentation Use Restrictions Licensee shall not a modify adapt decompile disassemble reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive the source code for the Software or create derivative works based on the Software or the AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE Documentation b assign this License or redistribute encumber sell transfer lease or grant a sublicense of the Software or the licenses granted herein or otherwise transfer rights to the Software to any person or entity except as and when authorized by the Licensor in writing c directly or indirectly export or transmit the Software either alone or bundled with other software to any country to which such export or transmission is restricted by any applicable laws without the appropriate prior written consent of the applicable government entity or department Licensee will make reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized use of the Software or Documentation by third parties and will advise Licensee s employees of the restrictions upon use restrictions herein Maintenance and Support Term of Maintenance and Support The Licensor shall provide maintenance and support services related to the Software Support Services for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software Support Services governed by the Licensor s policies and programs described in materials provided by the Licensor An
46. s 3 15 importing 3 13 IP address 3 14 test calibration 3 21 channel layout 3 7 configuration files 3 2 3 4 connections cameras 2 7 projectors 2 2 corners find 3 18 D document conventions 1 1 F file test 3 25 create new 3 4 load existing 3 5 find corners 3 18 G grid 3 24 to 3 25 l ID number 2 3 3 6 image manipulations 3 15 installation AutoStack software 2 4 interface overview 3 2 iterations 3 25 K keyboard shortcuts 3 4 L layout 3 8 O on line help help 3 32 ordering 3 28 P physical screen 3 9 pixels 3 17 port number 2 4 projectors channel layout 3 7 do tiling 3 25 Ethernet connection 2 2 ID configuration 2 3 port configuration 2 4 requirements 2 1 selecting 3 5 send data 3 25 serial connection 2 2 R requirements projector 2 1 system 2 1 S screen setup 3 8 physical screen 3 9 target screen 3 11 shortcut keys 3 4 software installation 2 4 system layout 3 22 system requirements 2 1 T target screen 3 11 test pattern 3 29 tiling 3 25 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Index 1 CHRISTIE WwW name 3 24 warps saving 3 25 location 3 24 Index 2 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Worldwide offices United Kingdom Hungary Eastern Europe Beijing ph 44 118 977 8000 ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 ph 86 10 6
47. screen parameters AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 23 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE e Physically move the projector or apply a lens shift zoom so the native image is covering the target area 3 10 Additional Options The Additional Options dialog box enables users to modify extra parameters used by the AutoStack system Additional Options xj Warping amp Blending Name AutoStack Location 1 y Calibration Grid Size Width ls Height ls y Projector Grid Box Size lat x21 ls Do Iterations r Max Iterations 50 Send Data in Parallel v Do Tiling Twist Filename SavedAutoStackWarp twist Select oK Cancel Figure 3 28 Additional Options Warping Blending Name Specifies the warping and blending name to use The name can be up to 15 characters The default value is AutoStack When a warp and or blend is saved to the projector they are added to the list of available warps and blends See 3 10 1 Saving and Accessing Warps and Blends Location Identifies the memory location on the projector to which the warp and or blend settings can be saved M series projectors can store up to a total of 16 custom warp and blend definitions All other projectors can store up to a total of 4 custom warp and blend definitions See 3 10 1 Saving and Accessing Warps and Blends Calibration Grid Size Specifies the number of
48. ssialevvesdesslianeeeds TEE AE an 3 13 3 7 1 Add Cameras to Your Configuration s 3 13 3 7 2 Change Camera IP Address 3 14 3 73 Image Control siasvecrseessiveniees tostada race sess 3 15 Capture an Mage misicne anain 3 15 Automatic Exposure and Binarization Calculation 3 16 Manual Exposure and Binarization Settings 3 16 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual v 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Table of Contents CHIS TIE j 3 8 Camera CalibratiON ooononcccinnnccnoncccnnonccononcnnnnncnnnnnnconnnccnnnnconns 3 18 3 8 1 Calibration Points ooooncconocinccnoccnaconncnononononnccnnonononacnnnonnos 3 18 Find Calibration Points Automatically 3 18 Set Calibration Points Manually sesser 3 19 3 8 2 Test Camera Calibration ee eeceesecessecsseceseeseeeeeeeeees 3 21 3 9 Confirm System Layout ooconoconcncocococioncnonannncnnnonnonanonnann conc non nonos 3 22 3 10 Additional Options ooocococcocinnocanocnnonncnancnnonanono cora ccnn corn n conan 3 24 Warping amp Blending cocoocnnoccnncncnocnnonncnonccnnnccn nc con ncnna conos 3 24 Calibration siiderin bass lvsensetedsouvescinenazes renee 3 24 3 10 1 Saving and Accessing Warps and Blends 3 25 3 11 Run Calibration vicccsvssivetecscciazscssntee incon svbssnceestes iaceusenssadevaecveales 3 26 3 12 Automatic Ordering Algorithm ooonconocnnncnicnnnconancnnanancnnnonos 3 28 Sel Test Pate ccleire yPasasauss ERE EBEREN 3 29
49. sure slider to specify the camera shutter time in micro seconds 2 Select the Binarized Image check box NOTE Projectors with the Draw Binarization Markers column selected in the Active Channels table automatically turn markers ON OFF when the Binarized Image check box is selected or cleared Active Channels IP Address Draw Binarization ID Description Markers 003 cd 004 Model Mirage S 2K 5555 Channel_4E MatrixS 2KM _ 192 168 0 4 5555 Channel_64 Figure 3 21 Draw Binarization Markers Selection 3 Use the Binarization Threshold slider to specify threshold value The key is to find a balance between the correct exposure and binarization threshold where all ambient light is filtered out and the image displayed shows only the grid points in their sharpest context It is essential to avoid losing points when making adjustments See Figure 3 19 4 Select File gt Save to save these settings to the configuration Camera Calibration Calibration Points Camera calibration determines the camera s position relative to the screen by matching 4 calibration points in the camera s image to the 4 corners of the physical screen as defined in 3 6 Define the Physical Screen NOTE f the physical screen type is set to Auto Automatic Definition on page 3 9 adjustments to the calibration points will automatically adjust the aspect ratio of the physical screen Find Calibration
50. t 0 0 Size 100 0 x 100 0 ok cancel Figure 3 12 Screen Dimensions Automatic 2 To determine the screen dimensions automatically make sure that the Type in the Physical Screen section is set to Automatic U Follow the steps for camera calibration See 3 8 Camera Calibration As the user calibrates the camera to the corners of the physical screen the physical screen dimensions will automatically adjust to the correct aspect ratio NOTE The results of the camera calibration test have a slightly different meaning when a screen is defined automatically vs manually See 3 8 2 Test Camera Calibration for more detail Manual Definition If you know the physical dimensions of the screen you can enter them manually 1 Click Specify Screen The Specify Screen dialog box appears see Figure 3 13 3 10 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 6 2 Specify Screen x Physical Screen Type Manual y Unit Meters z Width 552 O Height 2 3 Target Screen Unit Meters v Right 0 0 Size 552mx23m Figure 3 13 Screen Dimensions Manual 2 Inthe Physical Screen section select Manual from the Type list 3 Select the Unit of measurement and enter the screen Width and Height 4 Click OK NOTE The results of the camera calibration test have a slightly differ
51. tatus F Camera Setup Projector Setup G Image Preview Window Screen Setup H Image Preview Setup AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 3 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3 3 Shortcut Keys Key Control Command CTRL S Save changes to the document CTRL N Open a new document CTRL O Open an existing document ALT F4 Exit the application CTRL SHIFT L Open the log folder CTRL SHIFT I Open the images folder 3 4 Configuration Files Configuration files specify camera settings projector settings screen definitions and mapped points 3 4 1 Create a New Configuration File 1 From the initial AutoStack dialog box click New The Configuration Wizard opens with an Untitled Document containing the set defaults Y Christie AutoStack 1 2 Untitled Document stack o Elle Tools Help Steps Completed Image Preview Specify Screen Calibration Points Point X value Y value E save Close Figure 3 4 Configuration Wizard Untitled Document 3 4 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 4 2 3 5 3 5 1 2 To define the configuration complete the following tasks in order before running a calibration file Specify a camera to use Specify the projectors to use Setup projector
52. ts however AutoStack can still be run in this situation as it will fit the warp to within the area defined by the calibration points 4 When camera calibration is complete perform the procedure outlined in 3 9 Confirm System Layout AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 3 21 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation CHKISTIE 3 9 Confirm System Layout Use this feature to confirm the system layout when you load a valid calibration file It provides feedback to validate that the calibration is set up as desired Specifically it is useful to determine that the channel extents have been correctly set up and that the physical location of each projector is correct i e that it covers its defined channel extents area System Layout Confirmation C AutoStack be2 stack x seae famo ln ala Y 710 0 Close Figure 3 26 Valid Layout For the camera in the system it superimposes the boundary of the screen section blue and channels red that it sees This confirmation step initiates the automatic ordering algorithm See 3 2 Automatic Ordering Algorithm Having each of the boxes within the grey test pattern confirms that the screens have the correct dimensions the overlaps are correct and the layout was defined accurately If the superimposed image does not match the layout of the physical screen as illustrated in Figure 3 27 then the image will not
53. w device but should not require any other action NOTE 7o connect a USB camera you need an available USB 2 0 port If you use a USB 1 0 port the camera will not be able to communicate with AutoStack Dalsa Genie GigE Camera Connect the camera to a network hub using Ethernet cable Connect the network hub to the control PC AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 2 7 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 Section 2 Installation 8 Setup CHK lt 1STIE Figure 2 7 Camera Ethernet Connection Genie cameras are configured for DHCP network connection Your network will automatically assign an IP address to the camera when it is plugged in To set up a static IP address on the camera see 3 7 2 Change Camera IP Address NOTE AutoStack can be used on a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Windows 7 but the Genie camera drivers are not compatible with 64 bit operating systems To use a Genie camera you must be using AutoStack on a 32 bit operating system 2 8 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHRISTIE 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation Christie AutoStack software quickly and easily calibrates multiple projection displays onto a flat screen using 1 camera It automatically creates and manages digital warps and blend definitions to stitch images from multiple projectors into a single seamless image Figure 3 1 Before and After Calibration 4 Projectors 1x2 Stacked Layout This c
54. x2 v MA 25 LE Figure 3 5 Projector Setup Before adding a projector make sure you have the following information e the Projector ID e the COM port and baud rate if the projector is serially connected e the projectors s IP address and port if the projector is connected to an Ethernet hub NOTE 7o find the IP address and port number use the projector keypad Press MENU press 4 CONFIGURATION press 7 COMMUNICATIONS and press 5 ETHERNET SETTINGS To find available projectors 1 Click Projector Search The Communication Setup Wizard dialog box appears x Please select the method to communicate with the projector Communication Type Serial Ethernet Serial Ethernet Port 30 a r mca Reay Figure 3 6 Communication Setup Wizard 2 Choose one of the following communication types Serial Specify the COM Port and the Baud Rate Ensure that each projector has a unique ID number 3 6 AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010 CHAKISTIE Section 3 AutoStack Setup and Operation 3 5 2 e Ethernet Specify the Port number Ensure the port specified matches the port number on the projector For more information refer to 2 2 Projector Setup NOTE All of your projectors must be connected using one method either all Ethernet or all serial Click Next to continue AutoStack searches for devices After a few moments the Device Selection List appears Fi
55. y supplemental software code provided to the Licensee as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Software and subject to the terms and conditions of this Software License Agreement Warranty and Limitation of Liability Product Warranties The Licensor warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 90 days from the date of receipt of the Software This warranty is void if the Licensee or any third party changes or modifies the Software The liability of this Licensor under this section is limited to the correction of any error or malfunction and shall not include liability for loss of data loss of computer time any direct damages or any indirect or consequential damages This warranty only extends to those failures communicated to the Licensor in writing within 90 days of the receipt of the Software The Licensor does not warrant that the Software is free from any minor defects or that it will operate uninterrupted The Licensor does not make any other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose title and non infringement with regard to the Software Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations or duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you AutoStack 1 2 Installation and User Manual 020 100168 05 Rev 1 11 2010

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