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1. Projector Projector Projector S video cable S video cable S video cable 1 2 3 L S video output S video signal divider S video input S video cable VIDEO S O output Video output DVD player Video deck A Reference e Connections can also be made via network using Image Express Utility 2 0 14 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Starting the Stacking Correction Tool The same Stacking Correction Tool starting method is used for Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Start All Programs NEC Projector User Supportware and start it Names of the Stacking Correction Tool Screen Stacking Correction Tool Main Screen IZ Stacking Correction Tool File Options Help IP Address Projector Hame Resolution E E INP3250 Seres 1024x768 2 Te ie E OUT INP3250 Seres 024x768 Destination of Geometric Correction Data Cie 2 Calibration Mode Master Projector C Auto Next do S d 4 List of Connected Projectors Displays the connection order IP address projector name and resolution for the currently connected projectors Destination of Geometric Cor Select settings 1 to 3 of the projector s GEOMETRIC CORRECTION onscreen menu as rection Data the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data storage location after stacking correction Master Projector T
2. ec Es im p es Sees e File Options Help IP Address Projector Hame Resolution 1 Tm re Oe INP3250Seres o oera 2 ME TH TT Nps250Sees pozara 3 TE TH OP NpssoSeres pozara 4 TE TH OTS NP50 Series poaae Destination of Geometric Correction Data M Calibration Mode f Master Projector fi Auto Next Exit 6 Performing Stacking Correction 5 Select the Type of Stacking Correction IZ Stacking Correction Tool ce lfm File Options Help When the master projector has been determined and IP Address Projector Name Resolution l l 1 TT e NPS250 Series 124x768 stacking correction is going to be performed this set 2 M Te E Ti NP3250Seres ff 24x768 ting selects which projector in the group will be made the eT ee master E ey i ference Destination of Geometric Correction Data I e When Display Output Connector was selected the projector cea connected to the computer s display output terminal is set as A a Sle ad the master projector C Auto Next When Display Output Connector was selected j A Exit switch the master projector s input signal to the pe computer 6 Click Next bt Scalable Display Help The calibration screen will be displayed Calibration Click Camera Setup and perform the camera adjustments Camera Setup _ Page 18 26 Quit When the web camera is connected perform the required ene settings with the utility software tha
3. 444 7a l 1 Ms diero 9 ha 4 z i Somes Q Q V d oD V e i VW A O d A U LLJ A O C O 4 o oD See Sees O J OQ xX o iJ US Introduction Thank you for using the Stacking Correction Tool Please read this User s Manual carefully to aid in the proper use of this product before using the Stacking Correction Tool e The Stacking Correction Tool is software that uses the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION function of the NEC projector to easily perform stacked projection This manual mainly describes operations on NP3250 series projectors feos See Sle m 1em in eee Sen Terminology In this manual the term stacking correction is used to describe the following processes performed by the Stacking Correction Tool 1 Photographing the projected images of multiple projectors with a digital camera or a web camera lt y uy 2 Perform comparisons and calculations so that the content of the projected images is Superimposed and create the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data 3 Send the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data to each projector NOTE 1 Unauthorized reproduction of a part of or all of the content of this manual is prohibited 2 The content of this manual is subject to change without notice 3 Great care has been given to the creation of the content of this manual however should you notice any questionable points errors or omissions please contact us
4. To displayed output connector Mini D Sub 15 pin VGA signal cable A Note e When the projectors are connected with a daisy chain connection the RGB video signal will be attenuated and its projection might not be possible Use an RGB signal divider as illustrated in the above connection diagram Daisy Chain Connection COMPUTER1 IN MONITOR OUT INF MONITOR OUT ger ION Ego 8e9998888888888890 88 To Computer 1 input RGB output of the next projector connector of PC A Reference e Connections can also be made using commercially available BNC cable 13 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment Make connections as illustrated in the diagrams below when connecting video equipment other than the computer e g DVD players S video etc Component Signal Projector Projector Projector Component video cable Component video cable Y Cb Cr Y Cb Cr Y Cb Cr LOutput1 LOutput2 Outputs DVD component signal divider m Input Y Cb Cr Component video cable 2 output Component output DVD player S video signal apoapoai Coa e 5
5. 4 Notwithstanding section 3 NEC will not bear any responsibility for claims due to loss lost profit or other matters for reason of the use of this software 2 Precautions in Projector Installation e Please pay attention to the installation so that the positioning of the ventilation outlet and the ventilation inlet of adjacent projectors is not too close A projector taking in the exhaust of an adjacent projector will result in overheating or other faults e Do not physically stack projectors one above the other Projectors that are physically stacked could fall causing damage and breakdown of the projectors Installation Example Using 2 Projectors In consideration of using this software we recommend an installation like the following when the installation combines 2 pro jectors Installation Examples Left side Front Right side Ventilation outlet Ventilation inlet Exhaust Intake Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet e Please request ceiling mount and other special installation at your store of purchase In stallation should never be undertaken by the customer Doing so could result in the projec tors falling or in injury A strong cabinet that will support the weight of the projectors should be used in this installation Do not stack the projectors directly one upon the other no e Please see the user s manual of the projector for information about the range of projection distance e Leave sufficient space to the
6. 6 update 10 or later and NET Framework 3 5 are required 1stelshield wizara i Stacking Correction Tool requires that the following requirements be installed on your in the use of the Stacking Correction Tool If these terms have not been ag computer prior to installing this application Click Install to begin installing these requirements satisfied the screen to the right will be displayed when starting SCTxxx aeeaanricies Pending Java 2 Runtime Environment 6 0 Update 10 Pending Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 FX x86 exe When Install is selected a connection will be made with the Internet and downloading of the required component files from the distribution source site will begin When the download is completed the setup program will start automati cally Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the setup Java Installation Screen J Java Setup Welcome When making a new installation of NET Framework 3 5 on Windows DUA XP i e an older version of NET Framework has not been installed imersie meda and content agross al De saene the required component files will have a size of about 63 MB and Sere about 20 MB when using Windows Vista It could take a considerable Java iaa time from the start of downloading to the completion of installation ae Also if requested to restart Windows after installing NET Framework 277 he Accept button to domnaa be modi
7. Selects the type of camera Camera Settin 9 To connect QuickCam Pro for Notebooks select Logitech2 Geometric Cor en Changes the geometric correction settings of the projector Help This displays the help file of the Stacking Correction Tool Displays the version of the Stacking Correction Tool 16 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Names of the Calibration Screen Calibration Screen C Scalable Display Help Calibration 4 Starts the stacking correction Start Calibration When using a web camera clicking Start Calibration will start the utility software of the web camera Camera Setup Performs the angle of view check and other camera checks Quit Discontinues the correction and returns to the Stacking Correction Tool Calibration Progress Displays the progress of the calibration as a percentage 17 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Camera Setup Screen Camera Setup Connected tothe Camera CanonEOS Please 1 Set the manual mode of the camera settings and adjust its focus 2 Make sure the camera can see all of the projected images 3 Make sure the gain is set for sufficient contrast between dark regions and bright regions CEES Hint Show Test Pattern on Projecto Take Another Picture Aperture Shutter Current ISO Speed Unknown Current Resolution High Change Zoom
8. Stacking Correction Tool Sereen eee eeeee tees teen eeeeeeeeeenes 15 Stacking Correction Tool Menu secesa2ssoeticts osiciessiestsuicetin e tise tate ncitetsanchansitesetis sucssdutalesdbatnnchedt 16 Names of the Calibration Screen c cccccsccecsssesssseeessseeesseescseescsneesesteeseseeeessneesseeeess 17 4 Preparation of the Projectors cecccascssttcs seis tetavsens cxtatnscausdenzoeduetataaetasctenetarmesenannennceetaen 19 5 Preparation of the Digital Camera or Web Camera sssssssssnsssssrnsisrsrnnnn 20 6 Performing Stacking Correction cece eee eee recesses este ee tennessee 21 TA Ose 2 g eee eee ne cen en ne ee ee 24 Cautions when using the display Output connector ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 25 8 Listof EMV Ob IWCSS ACCS vicar traswrters ges ea a anaa 27 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Preparation Save the downloaded Stacking Correction Tool file to the desired location The same installation procedure is used for Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP Installing the Stacking Correction Tool 1 Double click SCTxxx exe Installshield Wizard Preparing to Install Stacking Correction Tool Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the program setup process Please wait SGTA aE Configuring Windows Installer The installation screen will be displayed A Note Java version
9. left and right of the projectors so that there is no obstruction of projector air intake and exhaust Obstruction of air intake and exhaust will result in a rise of the internal temperature of the projector and will cause breakdown Please read the projector User s Manual for other installation precautions 3 Restrictions on Projectors that Are to Be Installed e Install all projectors on the same network e Set all projectors to the same resolution e Use the same model to the extent possible When there is a difference in the brightness of the projectors the digital camera or web camera might not accurately read the projection image at the time of calibration There will also be a difference in brightness depending on the setting of the LAMP MODE therefore set the LAMP MODE to a uniform setting of either NORMAL or ECO for the projectors that are being installed Please note that use of models in different lineups such as an NP3250 series model with a model in the NP PA600 se ries is not supported The projected images may shift out of position when the mouse pointer is moved or when playing animated images e Please note that the use of this software for DESKTOP REAR and CEILING REAR projector projection methods is not supported Application Environment of the Stacking Correction Tool The following personal computer environment is recommended to provide convenient use of digital cameras or web cameras when calibr
10. photographic image of the camera and adjust the camera or move the camera position so that the entire test pattern can be read Also darken the peripheral illumi nation as much as possible S PR e Check whether the screen has become too bright from out Insufficient Camera Contrast The contrast is insufficient side light striking it 27 Found Maximum Colors of rrr ggg There is insufficient brightness bbb with a highest possible value of and the test pattern cannot be de 255 tected The correction points cannot be Unable to find a grid from the spots properly detected from the test pattern Trademarks e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista NET Framework and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micro soft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries e Powered by Scalable Display Technologies Protected by US Patent 6 456 339 and patents pending scalable ae DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES e Canon and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon Inc e Logitech and QuickCam are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Inc NEC Display Solutions Ltd 2009 2011 Ver 4 08 11 28
11. required in the operation of the Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield E r 3 Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield Wizard Installing Stacking Correction Tool The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Stacking Correction Tool This may take several minutes Status Writing system registry values InstallShield k 5 Click OK A screen for verifying the installation location will be displayed Note If a language selection screen is displayed select the lan guage and click OK 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool 6 Click Install The installation will start To change the installation location click Browse and specify the installation location Note DirectX 9 or later is required in the use of this application If these terms have not been satisfied the screen to the right will be displayed Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the setup of DirectX 9 7 Click Close This completes the installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Click Finish on the screen and close the setup program r k Scalable Display EasyStack Setup Choose Install Location T Choose the folder in which to install Scalable Display EasyStack H Setup will install Scalable Display EasyStack in the following folder To install in a different folde
12. GEOMETRIC CORRECTION To perform the KEYSTONE adjustment hold down the 3D REFORM button for 2 seconds or longer and clear the CORNERSTONE adjustment values arr eeeeoeoeoeeoeeoeeeoeeeedeeoeeeoeeaeeea eee eee eaeeaeaeeoaeaeeoeaeeeoeaeeeeoeeeeeeee eee eee eee eee EE e When making settings on a number of projectors it will be convenient to use the optional remote control NPO2RC Us ing the projector CONTROL ID function one optional remote control will permit the operation of individual projectors or the operation of all projectors at once Please see the projector user s manual for information about the CONTROL ID setting e Setting a PROJECTOR NAME to a projector in advance will aid in recognition even in the list displayed in the Stacking Correction Tool Communication Settings and will be convenient at the time of installation Please see the projector user s manual for information about the PROJECTOR NAME setting 19 5 Preparation of the Digital Camera or Web Camera The digital camera or web camera used in the stacking correction will now be prepared Please refer to the user s manual of the digital camera or web camera in conjunction with the description given in this manual 1 Perform Settings of the Digital Camera or Web Camera that Will Be Used Optimal camera settings will be made for the stacking correction Set the digital camera or web camera as described below Digital Camera Select M Manual expo
13. Out Zoom In Depending on the camera items marked with might not function Sends a 15 x 15 dot test pattern to the projector of the specified number Show Test Pattern on Projector The number of connected projectors is displayed Maximum of 4 Zoom Out Zoom In Adjusts the zoom of the digital camera The photographs that have been taken will be displayed A RT Note Either when using a digital camera or a web camera set up so that the projection image fits this preview screen Even though the projection image fits the preview screen of the utility software supplied with the web camera the projection image might extend beyond the photographic range in the Camera Setup preview Preview Screen screen If this occurs adjust the position or angle of the web camera take a photograph with Take Another Picture and perform the setup while checking When using a digital camera the results of adjusting the gain shutter speed resolu tion and zoom will be photographed automatically and will be displayed on the preview screen Finish Closes the Camera Setup 18 4 Preparation of the Projectors The projectors used in the stacking correction will now be prepared Please refer to the user s manual of the projector in con junction with the description given in this manual 1 Install and connect the projectors that will be used and project them onto the screen The portion of projector
14. Please move the camera The projec tons OTHE Wy IN VIEW e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible The brightness at the periphery is low and the test pattern cannot be detected Unable to find a usable camera The camera that was specified and with the camera settings cannot No Camera Found be found e Check that the model has been correctly selected with Camera Setting under Options e Check the connections of the camera power supply and USB cable e Check that the model has been correctly selected with Camera Setting under Options The camera that was specified with the camera settings cannot be found Could not initialize the Canon cam era e When calibration is performed with the preview screen started on the utility software of the web camera the pro jection image of the test pattern cannot be photographed with Calibration Screen of the Stacking Correction Tool Close the preview screen of the utility software and per form the calibration again Camera Initialization Error Camera initialization error e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much a
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16. arefully COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS IT PROVIDES THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE BY CLICKING ON THE I accept the terms in the license agreement co i BUTTON YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THIS A screen for verifying the installation location will be displayed AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CLICK THE I do not accept the terms in the license agreement BUTTON AND THE INSTALLATION PROCESS WILL NOT _ COWNTTIAT TC I accept the terms in the license agreement I do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield k 3 C i C k N ext f Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield Wizard Destination Folder Click Next to install to this folder or dick Change to install to a dif To change the installation location click Change and specify cal Install Stacking Correction Tool to the installation location C Program Fes WC Projector User Supportware Stading A screen notifying that the installation preparation has been completed will be displayed InstallShield k 4 Cli ck In stall E Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The installation will begin ee Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard As the installation proceeds installation will start for applica tions
17. ating Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Pentium 4 2 4 GHz A processor of 2 8 GHz or higher is rec Pentium 4 1 4 GHz or AMD Athlon 1 GHz A Pentium 4 2 4 ommended GHZ processor or higher is recommended 512 MB RAM 1 GB or greater is recommended 128 MB RAM 256 MB or greater is recommended 1 GB or more of free hard disk space 1 GB or more of free hard disk space a Note Use of the Stacking Correction Tool should be performed by an Administrator for Windows 7 Windows Vista and a Computer Administrator for Windows XP Required Components NET Framework 3 5 DirectX 9 Java Version 6 update 10 or later Supported Equipment NP3250 NP2250 NP1250 NP3250W Projector 2 NP PA600X NP PA500X NP PA550W NP PA500U NP PX750U Canon EOS Rebel XTi in North America Canon EOS Rebel XSi in North America Digital camera Canon EOS Rebel T1i in North America Canon EOS 400D in Germany Canon EOS 450D in Germany Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 Logitech Webcam C600 1 An NP905 series NP905 NP901W or NP3150 series NP3151W NP3150 NP2150 NP1150 projector can be used as the master projector page 12 Only NP3250 series projectors can be used as the projector for stacking correction 2 It is not possible to use projectors with different resolutions simultaneously Use projectors with the same resolution Web camera Supp
18. ce 3 5 please follow the instructions and restart Windows The installa ERER tion of the Stacking Correction Tool will continue after restarting Win NET Framework 3 5 Installation Screen dows L Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 Setup eleka Welcome to Setup Net Framework If connection cannot be made with the Internet use another computer se sure to carey read and understand al the rights and restrictons descrbed in the license terms You must accept the license terms before you can install the software that can connect with the Internet and access the URL listed below E MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL then download the required component files and use them se areinn me Press the Page Down key to see more text I have read and ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement I DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement Java l F Send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation http www java com en me eee Download File Size 10 MB NET Framework 3 5 ad ae eee http msdn microsoft com en us netframework default aspx 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool 2 Select I accept the terms in the license agree 1 stacking covection Tool Installshield Wizard License Agreement ment and click Next Please read the following license agreement carefully Please read the content of the END USER LICENSE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT E AGREEMENT c
19. function When using the web camera even when the entire projection image is gath ered within the photographic range in the supplied utility software preview screen the projection image might be shifted outside of the photographic range in the Camera Setup preview screen If this happens it will not be possible to complete stacking correction and a message will be displayed to move the camera If the image size can be changed on your utility software change the setting so that the image is the same size as the photographic range at Camera Is the entire screen gathered within the photographic range of the digital camera or web camera 24 Cautions when using the display output connector Be careful of the following when calibrating with the projector connected to the display output connector To turn off the projector s image in order to check the camera setup screen use the projector s remote controller Before starting calibration check the projector s input connector and the image mute mode and check that the computer s screen is displayed If the on screen menu of the projector connected to the display output connector is displayed set so that it is not dis played Make sure that nothing other than the test pattern is displayed on the computer s screen while calibration is being per formed If the camera utility or other screen is displayed either set so that it is not displayed or minimize it 25 7 Calibrati
20. he projector that will serve as the master is determined and the projection image of another projector undergoes stacking correction so that it is in agreement with the pro jection image of the master projector In this instance the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION of the master projector does not change When Display Output Connector was selected the projector connected to the com outer s display output terminal is set as the master projector Auto When there is a screen frame the projection image is corrected so as to fit inside that Calibration Mode frame When there is no frame correction is applied so that the area of the rectangle is maxi mized within the superimposed portion of the projection area The aspect ratio of the input signal is not maintained at this time Next Display the calibration screen Page 17 Exit Closes the Stacking Correction Tool 15 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Stacking Correction Tool Menu File This opens the GCXS file with gcxs extension that was saved with Save as and sends the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data to each of the connected pro jectors When using a GCXS file to reproduce a projection that has undergone stacking correction the installation and connection condition of each projector must be the same as when the GCXS file was saved Sotiemmnticie When there has been a change of the projector connection order installation po Open ia As sit
21. ing correction Connect the projector to the computer s display output terminal then on the Stacking Correction Tool select Display Output Connector under Calibration Mode Master Projector page 15 For the NP905 and NP3150 series there is no need to connect the projectors to the LAN Install the digital camera or web camera facing the projection image Note The photographic coverage of the digital camera or web camera is 30 Plug each projector into a power outlet e Set the computer s display resolution to match the resolution of the projector for stacking correction NP3250 se ries Correction cannot be performed properly if the resolutions are different e Set the projected image of the projector connected to the display output terminal to the same display as the computer s primary display dual view Correction is not possible using an extended desktop view e When the projector is connected to the display output terminal and calibration starts the test pattern being ad justed is also displayed on the computer s primary display Press the ESC key on the keyboard to cancel calibration Cautions when calibrating with the projector connected to the display output connector page 25 12 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment Connections for Projecting an Image RGB Signal VGA signal cable 3 8 Mini D Sub 15 pin Computer Analog RGB input
22. ion projection angle including tilt foot adjustment projection position including lens shift adjustment or other settings projection that has undergone stacking correction cannot be reproduced Save as can be selected This gathers the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data and the connection order of a ia each projector and saves it as stacking correction data in a GCXS file completed Closes the Stacking Correction Tool Options The projectors that will be used in stacking correction are selected with this screen Select the type of network type of NIC network interface card with the topmost pull down menu Detects a projector that is connected to the network and dis Connect l plays it on a list Updates the list display when there has been an increase or Update decrease of the number of network projectors when there P has been a change in the type of projector or some other ee change Communication J Help Settings Specifies and searches the IP address of the projector eee The search method can be selected from the following two Geometric Correction Input Address eS e Direct input and searching of the projector IP address e Specification and searching of a range with start address and end address Specifies an address and registers on a list the projectors Edit List that have been searched This also permits post registration editing and deletion and additions and searches by address specification
23. neously been adjusted Use projectors with the same resolution To the extent possible use the same model of projector in the stacking cor rection When there is a difference in brightness between projectors recogni tion of the contour or the position and form of the test image may not be pos Has the brightness of each of the projec sible with one of the projection images tors been adjusted Note also that a difference in brightness may arise from a difference of the setting of the projector LAMP MODE therefore each projector should be set to the same setting See the projector user s manual for information about the LAMP MODE setting Please use a model that is supported by the Stacking Correction Tool as list Is the digital camera or web camera com ed on Page 4 Note also that even though a supported model is used please patible with the Stacking Correction Tool check whether the model is properly selected with Camera Setting under Options CE Page 16 21 When the automatic adjustment function of the digital camera or web camera is enabled an error may occur during calibration Please set the digital cam era or web camera as described on Page 20 Is the digital camera or web camera set as specified by the Stacking Correction Tool Make adjustments so that the overall projection image can be photographed as large as possible for example move the setup position of the digital cam era or web camera or use the zoom
24. ninstall it Windows XP Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Add Remove Programs under Control Panel and uninstall it 10 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment Connections for Stacking Correction To perform stacking correction with LAN connections only See page 4 for projectors supporting stacking correction LAN Projector Projector seueeueee me i aiaia of o s To digital NP3250 series NP3250 series NP3250 series connector LESH To USB port To LAN port Computer for stacking correction A Note e Install the digital camera or web camera facing the projection image e The photographic coverage of the digital camera or web camera is 30 e Plug each projector into a power outlet e Connect each of the projectors to the same network e Use LAN cable that supports Category 5 or higher for the connection to the network 11 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment To perform stacking correction using the display output terminal Only the NP905 and NP3150 series projectors support connection to the display output terminal Also only the NP3250 series projectors support stacking correction LAN Projector een neeeeeee P E E a o ot ot eee PP Pee eee eee ee ee NP3250 series NP905 series To digital NP3250 series connector To display output con nector To USB port Computer for stack
25. on After checking the items on the previous pages if an error still occurs during calibration it is possible that the quality of the im age photographed by the digital camera or web camera is insufficient and cannot be recognized Please pay attention to the points described below and make adjustments of the photographic image using the camera setup screen or the utility of the web camera then try the calibration Set a higher resolution of the camera e Perform the gain adjustment while observing the preview screen e Set up and adjust the camera so that the background of the screen e g walls etc does not enter the photographic range of the camera When there is a difference in brightness between the screen and the background an error may Occur during calibration Camera Preview Screen Camera Adjustment Examples Aim at the right image and adjust the camera so that the difference in brightness T between the test image and the screen becomes distinct E j SOC Satages SSCS ee aeces FSSC PROe hee i PEGS PRP eae ee PEC ESSE PRA Di Completion of calibration may not be possible in situations such as the following Extraneous Light Enters the Photo Photographic Screen is too Bright graphic Range The Contour of the Projected Image Falls Out side of the Photographic Range iia SR tienns ie FSeeistanen E a i PRR PS i sip eR ES Be PRR Rh e PRB SES Better rne Adjust the installati
26. on position of the camera so that the contour of the pro jection image fits into the photographic Use the camera zoom function or adjust the installation position so that extraneous light does not enter the Adjust the gain and the exposure photographic range range A Note If the adjustment values are not reflected after adjustments are performed with the web camera s utility software close the Calibration and Camera Setup screens then perform the web camera adjustments 26 8 List of Error Messages When an error occurs during the calibration and a message is displayed please refer to the table below and respond as indi cated A Reference eeeeeoeeoeoeeaeaeaeoaeaeaeoaeaeaeoaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeaeeaeaeaeaeaeeaeeaeeeee eee eee ee e Error messages extract a portion of the display content e Rarely an error message that is not listed in this manual may be displayed If this happens check the photographic image of the camera or the adjustment and position of the camera according to the error message eeeeeeoeeoesoaoeaeoeseeoaeaoeaeaeseeaoeseoeaeoeeaeeeoaeseoedeoeeaeeaeaeeaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eee E e Make adjustments so that the overall projection image can be photographed as large as possible for example move the setup position of the digital camera or web camera or use the zoom function The projection image does not fall within the photographic range of the camera
27. ort of the computer 20 6 Performing Stacking Correction The stacking correction will be performed after completion of the connections of the projectors digital camera or web camera and the computer 1 Start the Stacking Correction Tool 2 Select the Projectors Select Communication Settings of the Options menu then select the network type enter a check mark for the projectors that will be used click Connect and add to the list Up to a maximum of 4 projectors can be used in stacking correction 3 Select the Camera Select the camera type with Camera Setting un der Options 4 Select the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data storage location The default setting is 1 A Note In the projector GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data has already been registered in 1 to 3 as the default setting The existing GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data of the selected number will be overwritten in the saving location by the Stacking Correction Tool gt Stacking Correction Tool 21 Ss Communication Settings Resolution Camera Setting Geometric Correction Destination of Geometric Correction Data z Calibration Mode f Master Projector fi Auto Mest E Projector List Projector List Intel R PRO 1000 MT Network Connection NPS250 Series NP3250 Series Update Input Address Edit List IP Address BA ae LT BA Se LETH Ea Type a Cancel ID Camera Setting
28. orted Screens Only flat screens are supported Curved screens are not supported Note also that proper calibration might not be possible for rear projection screens and other screens in which there is a large difference in brightness between the center and peripheral areas 4 Steps up to Stacking Correction Install the Stacking Correction Tool Page 7 Install and connect the computer projector digital camera or web camera Page 11 Setup the Stacking Correction Tool Page 15 Make adjustments to the projector digital camera or web camera Projector preparation Page 19 Digital camera or web camera preparation Page 20 Perform the Stacking Correction Page 21 Table of Contents Precautions in Projector Installation c ccccccceeeceeeseeeeeneeeecneeeneeeseeneeeeeeseens 3 Installation Example Using 2 Projectors ccccccceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 3 Restrictions on Projectors that Are to Be Installed 0 000 eee 4 Application Environment of the Stacking Correction TOOI ccccceeeee 4 Windows 7 Windows Vista cccianscnsictsnzccncneacsdcnanssdextsencintdnbsunsandstadansaddsddavensdciatanedactoeianunde 4 MUI OWS A Poe a E E E A tenant 4 Required COmponentS sssini iaiia a ee enrete Se nee eer tre ee emer one ee re 4 Supported GUID GIG Il aimions inn nenie Naon ni A ir a aii 4 S pported Screen S sessen likieru Eese sade sonatas Eaa Ea DEEE NEEE e
29. r dick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation C Program Files Scalable Display r Scalable Display EasyStack Setup T Scalable Display EasyStack uses DirectX 9 August 2008 it will now be WP installed ok DirectX Installation Screen Installing Microsoft R DirectX R Welcome to setup for DirectX The DirectX setup wizard guides you through installation of ii Runtime Components Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement You must accept the agreement to continue the setup MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT DIRECTX END USER RUNTIME m These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation or based on where you live one of its affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it if any The terms also apply to any Microsoft dont accept the agreement Installation Complete Setup was completed successfully InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Stacking Correction Tool Click Finish to exit the wizard 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Uninstallation of the Stacking Correction Tool Windows 7 Windows Vista Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Uninstall a program under Control Panel and u
30. r projector s input signal if nec essary after stacking correction is completed This completes the stacking correction Note e When GEOMETRIC CORRECTION is set KEYSTONE and CORNERSTONE cannot be selected e Hold down the 3D REFORM button for 2 seconds or longer to clear the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data that has been set e GEOMETRIC CORRECTION performs an electrical correction and as such there may be a resultant drop in brightness or deterioration of picture quality e Exceeding the limits of the correction or other factors may result in distortion of the picture or correction not be ing applied at all A Reference e After correction fine adjustment is permitted with lens shift or lens zoom focusing e Changes of conditions following installation and other factors may result in a shift of the image on the screen Regu lar use of Stacking correction will maintain the accuracy 23 7 Calibration In calibration differences in brightness on the screen are identified and calculations are performed Also for the purpose of the calculations the contour of the projection image and the position and shape of the test image are photographed with a digital camera or a web camera If an error message is displayed during the calibration first check the items listed below Item to Check Cause and Action to Take Has the resolution of each of the projectors It is not possible to use projectors with different resolutions simulta
31. s possible The programmer called a function A function not supported by the e Press the Dismiss button and return to the original that is not implemented camera was used screen Maximum value reached cannot in crease more The maximum value or the and minimum value of the adjustment Minimum value reached cannot de range has been reached crease more Too many spots found The correction points cannot be and properly detected from the test Too few spots found pattern e Press the Dismiss button and return to the original screen e Check whether the screen has become too bright from out side light striking it An appropriate photographic e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the range cannot be detected gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible The region found seems to use a very small using roughly xx by yy pixels in the camera e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible Error Writing Image NEC Projector There is an error in communica e Check the condition and connections of the projector and IP address tion with the projector perform the calibration again e Check the
32. s that will be used Connection of the Equipment Page 11 2 Adjust the Projectors Refer to the projector user s manual and perform the following ad justments e Adjust so that the projection image of each projector enters the screen e Set LAMP MODE to the same setting for each of the projectors e Make image quality adjustments projection position adjustments and zoom and focus adjustments as re quired e When performing the stacking correction in conjunction with the projection screen of the master projector perform the CORNERSTONE adjustment for the projector that will be the master If the projection image of the master projector is distorted stacking correction will be also performed for the other projectors in conjunc tion with the distorted projection image When there has been a selection of By detecting the most extreme corners i e stacking correction at the maximum allowable size the CORNERSTONE setting of all of the projectors will be reset and there will be no need to make the setting Note e The CORNERSTONE screen will not be displayed when making adjustments with the KEYSTONE screen or when setting GEOMETRIC CORRECTION To perform the CORNERSTONE adjustment hold down the 3D RE FORM button for 2 seconds or longer and clear the KEYSTONE adjustment values Likewise the KEYSTONE screen will not be displayed when making adjustments with the CORNERSTONE screen or when setting
33. sure from among the five applicable E E E onan digitateaniera bod exposure modes of A DEP automatic depth of field priority g AE M manual exposure Av aperture priority AE Tv shut ter priority AE and P program AE Focus mode switch on the digital ME Select MF manual focus from among the two modes of AF camera body automatic focus and MF manual focus Stabilizer switch on the digital cam OFF Set the stabilizer switch to OFF era body Web Camera Install the utility software that comes with the web camera and after startup perform the settings as described below Webcam Manual Focus Change to Manual Focus when Auto Focus is selected Settings White Balance Uncheck the Auto check mark l l Automatic Right a l RightLight Set l Off Select Do not use automatic RightLight settings r Light Settings i Manual Exposure Gain Uncheck the Use Automatic Settings check mark Advanced E Select Off from among Off 50 Hz Europe and 60 Hz North l Anti Flicker Off Settings America There is no Focus setting item when using models with no auto focus function The terminology used here is for the web camera s utility software version 1 10 Terms may differ with other versions 2 Make a Connection to the Computer Using the USB Cable Connection of the Equipment Page 11 Use the USB connection cable that comes with the digital camera or the web camera To the USB p
34. t came with the web camera Page 26 7 Click Start Calibration Calibration will start Four types of test image illustrated below will be projected onto the screen in order Note e During the calibration please pay attention to the following points Do not touch the installation platform of the camera or projector Do not cut across in front of the camera Do not let shadows from outside light fall upon the screen e Press the ESC key on the keyboard to cancel calibration e Cautions when calibrating with the projector connected to the display output connector O page 25 First Completely black image Second Completely white image E Third Image of dots Five dots at screen center Fourth Image of dots Screen full of dots 22 6 Performing Stacking Correction Test images for the number of projectors connected will be sent and projected Screens on which test images are projected will be photographed by digital camera or web camera and will be used as data for the calculation of stacking correction When an error message is displayed at the time of sending the test image and calibration cannot be com pleted please see Calibration Page 24 and Error Message List Q Page 27 There will be a return to the Stacking Correction Tool screen upon completion of the calibration 8 C i C k O K Stacking Correction Tool When Display Output Connector was selected switch the maste

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