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1. Clear Draw Exit Figure 4 45 Planar Test Pattern dialog box left and Spherical Test Pat tern dialog box right The Planar Test Pattern Tool controls The number of horizontal and vertical lines drawn over the final display The color of the lines e Which internal test pattern to draw the pattern over e Whether the blend is disabled NOTE Figure Figure 4 44 is an example of a planar test pattern that was drawn for a 1x2 display AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 43 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 13 The Spherical Test Pattern tool controls e Which degree lines should be drawn their color and point sizes e Which internal test pattern to draw the pattern over e Whether the blend is disabled e Whether a border should be drawn around the warp boundary Tweak Warp After completing a geometric calibration you have the option of tweaking the warp generated by the AutoCal Software 1 Click Tools gt Tweak Warp The Tweak Warp dialog box appears xi Channel Channel 494 channel 49 1 1340 Figure 4 46 Tweak Warp dialog box 1 From the Channel drop down list select the channel to tweak the warp on 2 Select the desired grid point to adjust The selected grid point is shown on the projector NOTE Only one point can be selected at a time 3 Mov
2. 3 16 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface Camera Do Image Masking Check this option to use image masking Image Masking Indicates how much to increase the mask shape relative to the screen size in the camera s image If 0 0 sets the mask to the size of the screen then a value of 0 1 would set the size at 10 greater than the size of the screen System Available BlackBox Power Ports Indicates the number of power ports available on the BlackBox Refer to the hardware 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 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 17 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 4 1 Shortcut Keys for 3D Screen Preview Table 4 1 Shortcut Keys for 3D Screen Preview KEY CONTROL COMMAND X Reset the viewpoint to centre on the X axis Y Reset the viewpoint to centre on the Y axis Z Reset the viewpoint to centre on the Z axis UP Arrow Zoom the viewpoint forward DOWN Arrow Zoom the viewpoint backward NOTE Press F1 to access the on line help from any tab 4 2 File Configuration AutoCal works with configuration files which contain camera settings projector settings screen definitions and camera calibration points When you start the so
3. 4 Define the minimum and maximum horizontal angle of the screen in degrees The minimum horizontal angle is measured from the center of the screen to the left side The maximum horizontal angle is measured from the center of the screen to the right side 5 Define the minimum and maximum vertical angle of the screen in degrees The minimum vertical angle is measured from the center of the screen to the bottom The maximum vertical angle is measured from the center of the screen to the top AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 5 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 3 3 Cylindrical Screen Geometry 4 3 4 Configuration Wizard Untitled Document E Select Cylinder from the Screen Shape drop down list The preview window displays a graphical representation of the screen Figure 4 6 SereenDetintion Camera Setings Channel Setings Point Calbraton Binarization Threshold Screen Shape Eylinder Geometry Definition unit Meters x Radius 21 Height 1 0 Angle Unit Degrees v Horizontal Angie Minimum 45 0 Maximum 45 0 Auto Masking Advanced Options E sue amp Close Figure 4 6 Screen Definition Tab Cylindrical Screen Geometry Select the Unit of measurement The available units of measurement are millimeters centimeters inches feet and meters default Specify the Radius of the screen Specify
4. Figure 2 5 Ethernet Connection of the Dual Port Network Power Switch 2 4 Installing AutoCal Integration Tools 2 4 1 Uninstalling the Previous Versions Before upgrading to AutoCal 2 2 uninstall the previous version of AutoCal and the supporting software e Christie AutoCal e Dalsa Genie Framework e Dalsa Sapera LT 1 Click Start and type Add or Remove Programs in the search bar 2 Click Add or Remove Programs in the resulting list 3 For each of the listed programs a Double click the program you want to remove in the Add or Remove Programs dialog box b Click OK to confirm the uninstall AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 2 5 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 4 4 Starting the Installation NOTE During the installation process you might be prompted to restart your machine If so select No and restart the machine after the full AutoCal installation process is complete 1 Insert the installation CD to start installing the first component NOTE f the installation does not start automatically click Start gt Run In the Run dialog type D Setup exe substitute D with the CD ROM DVD ROM drive letter The AutoCal installation wizard starts the following installations in order e Genie Framework e Dalsa Sapera LT e AutoCal NOTE The machines network connection may be temporarily interrupted during this installation Installing Genie Framework If the CD ver
5. 2 5 1 NOTE Genie Framework SaperaLT Bonjour Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable and Java Runtime Environment may be used by other programs and are not uninstalled by the wizard To uninstall these programs see 2 4 1 Uninstalling the Previous Versions AutoCal License Key The AutoCal software must be activated with a Christie provided software license key Activating the software with a registered license key enables geometric calibration warping and blending If you have also purchased Advanced Color Calibration the registered license key also enables that functionality To view a list of features registered by the currently registered license key 1 Click Help gt View Licensed Features Request AutoCal License Key 1 Click Help gt Request License 2 Save the generated request file to a known location on your machine 3 Contact Christie with the generated request file request dat to receive a valid license key NOTE ChristieLicenseRequest exe is included on the installation CD To generate a license key request file using the program directly first copy the program to the local machine then run the program The generated file is located in the same directory as the program 2 5 2 Register AutoCal License Key 1 Click Help gt Register License Key 2 Browse to the license key file key provided by Christie and click OK 2 8 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CH
6. Cartesian Cylindrical or Spherical See Point Calibration Features on page 3 9 3 From the side panel click on the 2D Coordinates drop down list and select the camera to map the points to 4 To map the point change the crosshairs position in the Image Preview window e Manually enter an exact position in the 2D Coordinates XY fields OR e Use the mouse to reposition the crosshairs The XY coordinates under the Image Preview track the position of the cursor Left click to assign the position The crosshair turns red to indicate the position is mapped The coordinates of the position are displayed in the 2D Coordinates XY fields NOTES For greater accuracy position the cursor where you want to map the point to and press the CTRL key A window opens with an enlarged image of the section at the cursor position Figure 4 24 Click in the window to place the cursor Figure 4 24 Advanced Zoom Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for each point that requires mapping 6 To remove a 2D point from being mapped to a 3D point select a specific point in the 3D preview window and press Remove 2D point The 2D mapping for this 3D point will be removed 7 Click Save to save the settings To test the camera calibration see 4 6 5 Perform Camera Calibration 4 6 3 Change Image Scale Manually enter a value in the Scale field or use predefined values from the drop down list Image scale can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel OR Click the Zoom
7. MAC Address IP Address Name Lens J EE 192 168 230 244 Camera 82 Navitar 8 0mm RA sy Figure 4 10 Camera Settings Tab Active Cameras List NOTES 1 To manually change the camera name double click on the Name field until the cursor key appears and type in the new information 2 To manually change the IP address click on the IP Address field the Change Camera IP Address dialog box appears 3 The MAC Address cannot be changed 4 Most cameras have an IP address assigned automatically For cameras that do not have an IP address the software prompts you to enter a valid IP address Accept the prompted values or change the IP address and click OK Only a valid IP address will be accepted x MAC 00 11 1C 00 0E 82 Static IP IP 192 168 230 244 Subnet 255 255 252 0 Gateway ok Cancel Figure 4 11 Change Camera IP Address Dialog Box AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 9 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 Ifknown select the correct lens type for the particular camera from the Lens drop down list 5 Use the arrow keys beside the Active Cameras list to reorganize the list NOTE When a camera connection is lost the following icon A appears beside the specific camera Position the mouse over the icon to view the status of the error Check to ensure the camera is connected and then click amp to ref
8. terminated for any reason the Licensee agrees to immediately cease using the Software and to return to the Licensor all copies of the Software The Licensee s obligation under this section shall survive the termination of the Agreement General Notices Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement all notices demands or other communications to the Licensor hereunder shall be in writing including telecopy and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered during normal business hours by hand Federal Express United Parcel Service or other reputable overnight commercial delivery service by telecopy confirmation of receipt received or by mail with return receipt requested addressed as follows Christie Digital Systems USA Inc 0 Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc Legal Department 809 Wellington Street North Kitchener Ontario N2G 4Y7 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual iii 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Copyright and License CHKISTIE Severability If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement Waiver No waiver by the Licensor of any particular default or omission committed by the Licensee shall affect or impair the right of the Licensor in respect of any subsequent default or omission of the same or a different kind No delay or failure by the Licensor to exercise any rights in connection with any default or omission committed by the L
9. 0 a amp Y 665 0 Refresh Close Figure 4 43 System Layout Confirmation Ifthe bounding box is not within the white test pattern it indicates the image will not be displayed within the target position Ifthe superimposed image does not match the layout of the physical screen re calibrate the camera adjust the horizontal and vertical overlaps or adjust the physical target screen parameters 4 12 Test Pattern The test pattern generation tool draws a test pattern directly to the projectors Figure 4 44 Test patterns are useful for verifying that the calibration has generated a correct warp and blend 4 42 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Figure 4 44 Drawn planar test pattern on a 1x2 display To access the Test Pattern tool dialog box click Tools gt Test Pattern Depending on the type of calibration that was run either the spherical or planar test pattern dialog box appears Planar Test Pattern Dialog Xx Spherical Test Pattern Dialog E Lines Major Horizontal Lines a Color Vertical Lines B Size 4 Degree 5 Grid Color O Minor Additional Options Color C Disable Blend Size 1 Degree 1 Ea x Zero Color E Clear Draw Exit Size 4 Degree 90 Additional Options _ Draw Border Disable Blend Black z
10. 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRIS TIE 4 Copyright and License 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
11. All cameras that are located appear in the Available Cameras list Add to Active List Select the camera in Available Cameras list that you want to add and click this button to add it to the Active Cameras list Repeat this step for each additional camera to be used by AutoCal If no IP address is assigned to the camera a prompt appears requesting this information The prompt already contains a valid IP address You can accept the suggested IP address or enter a different address Only a valid IP address will be accepted Use Cameras When selected AutoCal uses cameras during the calibration process This is selected by default and should normally be selected Clear this check box only if you are using a setup without cameras for instance if you are using advanced color with no geometry correction Active Cameras Once a camera is added it appears in the Active Cameras list and a snapshot of the camera s image is shown in the image preview To change the IP Address or Name fields click on the field and enter the new information See 4 4 3 Change Camera IP The MAC Address cannot be changed If available the Lens field provides a drop down list listing the lenses that were registered for this camera through the Intrinsic File Manager These selections enable the software to compensate for lens distortion when different lenses are used such as a wide angle lens NOTE f there is an error the following icon A appears beside
12. Diagnostics gt Show Images Folder 5 9 Frequent Time outs Check that Network Routing is set to Separate See 2 2 3 Projector Network Configuration AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 5 3 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Index Numerics 2D coordinates 3 11 4 23 3D coordinates 3 11 A active cameras 3 5 active channels 3 7 add cameras to active list 3 5 auto masking 3 3 4 7 auto calibration initiating 4 29 available cameras 3 4 available channels 3 7 B background noise 3 13 binarization level adjustments 4 26 binarization threshold 3 14 4 27 binarization adjust threshold and geom etry 4 26 binarization setup 4 25 binarization threshold and geometry 4 25 C camera connection 2 3 camera control 3 14 4 26 camera search 3 5 camera visible markers 3 10 cameras image capture 4 10 cameras image manipulation 4 10 cameras import 4 8 cameras power settings 4 11 cameras remove 4 10 cartesian 3 11 channel extents 3 8 4 14 channel settings tab 3 7 channels remove 4 13 configuration files 4 1 configuration wizard 3 2 cylindrical 3 11 E exposure 3 14 4 27 F file create new 4 1 file load existing 4 2 G geometry exposure 3 14 global settings 3 8 grid 3 8 I image preview display 3 6 IP address 3 5 L live view 3 6 M markers 3 14 O orientation 3 8 P pixels 3 12 point calibration tab 3 9 point calibration mapping 4 22 points deleting 4 22 por
13. Planar Advanced AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 15 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 3 Define the configuration from the Layout drop down Refer to Define the Layout on page 4 14 4 Enter the channel extents for each channel specified in screen relative percentages For example setting up a 1x2 might have the following advanced planar information both channels have a starting Y of 0 ending Y of 100 channel 1 1 has a starting X of 0 ending X of 55 channel 1 2 has a starting X of 45 ending X of 100 Y 0 Top edge of screen 100 Bottom edge of screen X 0 Left edge of screen 100 Right edge of screen NOTE 4 setup which has a screen relative overlap of 10 is NOT the same as a 10 channel relative overlap as would be specified in Planar Basic mode Percentages below 0 and above 100 are valid and will result in projector pixels being lost outside the defined screen Projecting Spherical Data When shooting spherical data onto a spherical screen a warp is required to project the content accurately When Spherical is selected the overlaps for each channel must be specified This is done by defining the angular extents of each channel by Heading and Field of View A non zero Eyepoint may also be specified 4 16 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Dis
14. Scale field e Select a value from the Scale drop down list e Click the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons 4 8 Main AutoCal Window The main AutoCal application window Figure 4 27 allows you to choose between doing geometry and blend correction and or color and brightness correction AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 27 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Christie AutoCal 2 2 20110803 1537 cal A J E1 File Tools Help Geometry amp Blend Options No Calibration 8 Automatic Calibration Reuse Mapper Data Load Existing Settings from twist file Color Options 8 No Calibration Advanced Color Calibration alculating common color gamit lesetting projectors Verifying cameras Setting up channels alibrating cameras 4 Il Figure 4 27 Main AutoCal Window NOTE Geometry calibration can only be run if the GEOMETRY feature is enabled by the registered license key Advanced Color calibration can only be run if the ADVANCED COLOR feature is enabled by the registered license key Geometry and Blend Options If Automatic Calibration is selected the information defined in the Configuration Wizard is used for the calibration NOTES 1 Depending on the options selected geometric correction is done first followed by color correction 2 The calibration can be cancelled or paused and resumed at any point while a calib
15. out and can not be added to the active camera list until the file is registered amp Open Intrinsic File Manager Used to register unregister intrinsic files for a camera Figure 3 5 An intrinsic file contains intrinsic characteristics of the camera lens combination such as lens distortion image center and so on The camera calibration process defines the extrinsic parameters of a camera such as position and orientation You must register an intrinsic file for the camera you wish to use provided with the camera before adding the camera to the active camera list When a camera has intrinsic files registered for it the registered lenses appear in the Lens dropdown field on the Active Cameras table See Figure 3 5 3 4 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface E Register File Unregister File Registered Files CameraModel CameraMAC Lens Name _Lens Type Lens Serial No Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 06 BD Kowa 5 0mm mm_ K5 0 B Imperx 1600 00 11 1C 00 09 0B Pentax 6 5mmmm P6 5 B Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 06 C9 Kowa 5 0 mm K5 0 A Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 06 E3 Kowa 5 0mm mm K5 0 ID Genie C1024 00 01 0D 11 06 E3 S3521134 Kowa5 0mm K5 0 C Figure 3 5 Intrinsic File Manager dialog box 8 Search for Available Cameras When you click this button AutoCal searches the network for all connected cameras
16. preview NOTE You can click Cancel and Pause Resume at any time during a calibration 4 10 Advanced Color Calibration The Advanced Color Calibration feature is used to match the color and brightness of the projectors using a color meter Figure 4 30 instead of a camera A valid cal file must be loaded and must contain the information for the projectors that are to be calibrated Brightness and color matching ensures that all of your projectors can reach the same brightness and color levels 4 30 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHAISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup A Display B Function Key C Power ON OFF Switch D Trigger E Digital Output Terminal Figure 4 30 Minolta Color Meter Components NOTE This procedure assumes that you are performing both a brightness and color matching calibration If you are not performing one of these then the wizard leads you through appropriate steps for your selections 1 In the AutoCal window under Color Options select the Advanced Calibration option and then click Run The Advanced Color Calibration dialog box appears Figure 4 31 Advanced Color Calibration x Setup Welcome to Advanced Color calibration please select the calibration steps to perform from the options given below x Run brightness matching 3 Run color matching Input Twist File 20110805_1109 twist
17. projected image inward specify insert percentage values percentage in screen space A positive inset value will create a black border around the final full image Define the Layout NOTE The layout only needs to be specified if Planar Basic mode is selected The layout of channels changes to reflect the various options associated with the number of projectors selected for the particular configuration For example when two projectors are active the Layout drop down list contains the selections 1x2 and 2x1 When four projectors are selected the list include 1x4 2x2 4x1 Users must define the layout configuration of the application before continuing Projecting Planar Data Advanced Select Planar Data Advanced when displaying a view with a single viewport but when you want to control the area covered by each projector The projected area of all channels can exceed the screen area resulting in loss of some pixels off the screen 1 Ensure that all required cameras and channels are active Refer to 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras and 4 5 1 Import Available Channels 2 Select Planar Advanced from the Data Type drop down list Channel Extents Data Type Planar Advanced z Layout 1x2 Starting X Ending X Starting Y Ending Y Screen Area Screen Area Screen Area Screen Area Channel 62 0 00 98 0 channel C0 1 7 2 98 Channel C0 1 5325 100 0 20 980 Name Figure 4 17
18. 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 ensure 3D calibration points are defined accurately ensure proper lens is selected from the Lens drop down list 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 7x7 is selected in the Addition Options dialog If this occurs select a grid size of 7x7 before running calibration 5 2 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 5 Troubleshooting 5 7 Genie Camera Status Table 5 1 Genie Camera Status outlines the camera status of the Genie camera Table 5 1 Genie Camera Status 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 5 8 Location of Generated Images and Log Files AutoCal generates images and log files which may be useful when troubleshooting Log files To view log files select Tools gt Diagnostics gt Show Logs Folder Images To view image folder select Tools gt
19. the Height of the screen Define the minimum and maximum horizontal angle of the screen The minimum horizontal angle is measured from the center of the screen to the left side The maximum horizontal angle is measured from the center of the screen to the right side Custom Screen Geometry The Custom option lets the system work with user specified screen shapes It requires a valid wrl file vrm197 produced in photogrammetry or CAD software This option requires frustum corrected data i e spherical channel extents Select Custom from the Screen Shape drop down list Click the file button to open the file browser 4 6 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Navigate to the wrl file and click OK to load the file The preview window displays a graphical representation of the screen Figure 4 7 Sereen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Einarization Threshold Screen Shape Custom w Geometry Definition Fiat Sphere Cylinder Custom 3D Geometry File Filename toCall_ADMINiterations AC terationswrmitulldome wr NE Status Success Calibration Points No Auto Masking Advanced Options E save Close Figure 4 7 Screen Definition Tab Custom Screen Geometry NOTE 4 Status of Invalid File indicates that the wrl file is invalid or missing Ifthe w
20. threshold of the black dark and white bright pixels of the captured image 3 12 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface To change the binarization threshold and camera exposure at least 1 projector and 1 camera must be connected and activated Once a camera is activated from the Camera Settings Tab users are able to adjust the binarization threshold and camera exposure of the selected Camera NOTE AutoCal can automatically determine exposure and binarization threshold settings in most cases To have AutoCal do this select Automatic under Camera Control on this tab When a binarized image is taken the projector s in the system displays a black background with a white grid If Camera Markers are selected the camera visible markers i e screen LED are turned ON to select correct binarization and exposure values to detecting these markers The ideal outcome is to diminish image background noise and to have all grid points fully captured For more information see 4 7 Binarization Threshold Setup Procedures rd C _AUTOCAL_ 1x2 Cylinder cal Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Advanced Options E save Camera A1 Ir Camera Control Automatic Manual Exposure us 70 165 260 355 450 Binarization Threshold Binarize Image Capture imag
21. wireless network connections have been disable 2 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 3 To launch the Genie Camera Network Configuration Tool click Start gt Programs gt DALSA gt Sapera Network Imaging Package gt DALSA Network Configuration Tool 4 Click Advanced gt Recover Camera 5 Ifthe camera is found enter in the MAC address for the camera The MAC address is located on the bottom of the camera 6 Set the camera to either DHCP or Persistent IP mode depending on your current network configuration AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 5 1 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 5 Troubleshooting CHAISTIE 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 7 Press Recover Camera Projector Not Responding e Check power e Check cable connections e Check ability to search for projectors Invalid Calibration File Loaded A cal file is valid when the following conditions are met The selected camera is currently on the network e the screen has been defined e each projector within the configuration is currently on the network e each camera has the minimum number of calibration points 4 for flat screen 6 for non flat screen and e binarization and camera exposure values have been specified High Average x y Tolerance During Camera Calibration 1 Ifthe x y tolerance is greater than 1 0 adjust
22. 0 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRIS TIE 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 Connecting the Projectors 1 Connect the PC to the network hub using an Ethernet cable or a wireless connection 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from each projector to the network hub NOTES 1 The software will only run if at least one camera and one AutoCal enabled projector are connected 2 Each projector must have a unique projector ID 192 168 200 2 192 168 200 1 Amm 192 168 200 3 Figure 2 1 Ethernet Connection Projector ID Configuration If the software detects two projectors connected serially with the same ID both projectors are flagged with an error status and no attempt to communicate is made 1 Press MENU on the keypad or the remote 2 Select 4 CONFIGURATION 3 Select 7 COMMUNICATION 4 Select 4 PROJECTOR ADDRESS 5 Specify a unique identification number 6 Press the MENU button to exit Projector Network Configuration 1 Press MENU on the keypad or the remote 2 Select 4 CONFIGURATION 3 Select 7 COMMUNICATION 2 2 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup 4 Select 5 NETWORK ROUTING 5 Select 1 SEPARATE NOTE Alternative network routing options can cause time outs and interfere with proper function of the software 6 Press the MENU button to exit 2 2 4 Projector Port Number Configuration 2 3
23. 0 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Advanced Color Calibration Results Brightness Color ProjectorControl Channel OrigB _ Lamp Power Aperture EB Final B Channel 1 56 416665 287 15 0 9882352 53 409999 Channel 54 983334 300 15 1 0 53 380001 Figure 4 39 Advanced Color Calibration Results Brightness 14 To view information about the common color gamut achieved by the calibration click the Color tab Figure 4 40 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 38 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Advanced Color Calibration x Results Brightness Color ProjectorControl Common Gamut Color i y Red 0 647 0 349 Green 0 336 0 573 Blue 0 140 0 107 White 0 321 0 375 Channel Gamuts Channel 1D 0 Color x y Red 0 650 0 350 Green 0 336 0 577 Blue 0 136 0 102 White 0 322 0 371 0 0 00 o Figure 4 40 Advanced Color Calibration Results Color 15 To further adjust projector settings click the Projector Control tab Figure 4 41 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 39 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE g 16 Advanced Color Calibration
24. 2 3 1 When using an Ethernet connection the port number set through the projector must match the port number set via the Communication Setup Wizard dialog box which appears when searching for available projectors For more information see 4 5 1 Import Available Channels Communication Setup Wizard xj Ethernet Search Please enter the port on which the projector search will be performed Port 300 e Figure 2 2 Communication Setup Wizard dialog box Ready 1 Press MENU on the keypad or the remote 2 Select 4 CONFIGURATION 3 Select 7 COMMUNICATION 4 Select 5 ETHERNET SETTINGS 5 Ensure correct Port number is entered 6 Press the MENU button to exit Camera Setup Requirements Connecting the Cameras The cameras are connected to the control PC via Ethernet connection which includes one cable per camera each connected to a network hub Power to the camera s can be controlled automatically by connecting to a dual port network power switch For more information see Section 3 1 3 Camera Settings Tab Genie cameras are configured for DHCP network connection Your network will automatically assign an IP address to the camera when it is plugged in AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 2 3 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 2 3 2 To set up a static IP address on the camera see 4 4 3 Change Camera IP NOTES 1 The software will only run if at least one camera and
25. AutoCal 2 2 E User Manual 020 100057 03 CHRISTIE AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 NOTICES COPYRIGHT 2008 2011 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc 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 GENERAL 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 GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS All drawings including system layout hardware devices controls and in
26. Browse Output Twist File 20110805_1109 twist Browse Colorimeter Type Minolta CS100 v Projector selection Back Calibrate Cancel Figure 4 31 Advanced Color Calibration Dialog Box AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 31 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 2 Select one or both of the following options To have AutoCal perform a brightness matching calibration select Run brightness matching To have AutoCal perform a color matching calibration select Run color matching 3 Specify the TWIST input and output files to use Click Browse to locate the files 4 From the Colorimeter Type drop down list select the color meter you are using 5 To select the projector s you are going to use in the calibration click Projector selection The projector selection dialog box appears Figure 4 32 x Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to select the set of projectors you wish to include in the calibration Projectors to calibrate Projectors to skip g OK Cancel Figure 4 32 Advanced Color Calibration Projector Selection 6 Specify which projectors to calibrate and which to skip by using the double arrow buttons to move the projectors into the desired column When you are finished click OK If you chose to calibrate brightness the Brightness Setup window appears Fi
27. In and Zoom Out buttons AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 23 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 6 4 Camera Visible Markers This feature on the Point Calibration Tab enables users to specify the connection method to the Dual Port Network Power Switch which controls the power to the connected visible markers such as LED screen markers You can choose to turn the LED screen markers on or off yourself use a BlackBox network power switch or use an ACT device For more information about these settings see Point Calibration Features on page 3 9 4 6 5 Perform Camera Calibration 1 Ensure the current configuration is saved before beginning the calibration 2 Click Perform Calibration The Camera Calibration Results window provides calibration information for each camera Camera Calibration Results y toleranc ole c s than 2D calibrati oints until a lower tolerance is acheived Running Camera Camera Calibration Results Camera 00 11 Calibration po Point 1 xy te Point 2 x y te Point 3 x y te Point 4 x y te Point 5 x y te Point 6 x y te Po 7 xX y tc Point 8 x y te Point 9 x y te Point 10 xy tole Point 11 xy toler Point 12 xy tol Close Figure 4 25 Camera Calibration Results If the average x y tolerance for a camera is greater than 1 0 adjust the 2D calibration points
28. No Calibration 8 Automatic Calibration C Reuse Mapper Data Load Existing Settings from twist file Color Options 8 No Calibration Advanced Color Calibration Run Calculating common color gamut g sretting projattors Done Verifying cameras Setting up channels Calibrating cameras K Il gt Valid Calibration file loaded Ready Figure 4 3 Christie AutoCal Main Window 4 Torun the current file click Run For more information see 4 9 Run Auto Calibration To edit the current file click File gt Edit 6 To save the current file to a different filename click File gt Save As 4 3 Screen Definition Setup Procedures This section outlines procedures for setting up the geometry definitions that define the characteristics of the physical projection screen Do the following to change the size position and orientation of the screen representation in the preview window To rotate the image click the left mouse button and drag To change the position of the image click the right mouse button and drag AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 3 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE To zoom in out click the middle mouse button and drag or use the UP DOWN arrow keys To return to the default position press the X Y Z keyboard keys 4 3 1 Flat Screen Geometry 1 Select Flat from the Scr
29. Options Esae Close Figure 3 2 Configuration Wizard Screen Definition Tab The Screen Definition Tab Figure 3 3 lets you define the physical characteristics of the screen You can view a model of the screen from different perspectives in the Image Preview e To rotate the image click the left mouse button and drag e To change the position of the image click the right mouse button and drag To zoom in out click the middle mouse button and drag or use the UP DOWN arrow keys To return to the default axis positions press the X Y Z keyboard keys For details on how to set up the various screen definitions see 4 3 Screen Definition Setup Procedures 3 2 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface Configuration Wizard Untitled Document xj Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Screen Shape Cylinder Flat Sphere lcytinder Custom Geometry Definition Dimensions Unit Meters X Radius 21 Height 15 Angle Unit Degrees Horizontai Angle Minimum 45 0 Maximum 45 0 Auto Masking Advanced Options E save Close Figure 3 3 Screen Definition Tab Screen Definition Features Screen Shape Select a screen shape from the list or select Custom to import a new screen shape Geometry Definition Use this feature to
30. RISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 2 9 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE 3 The AutoCal Interface AutoCal automatically creates and manages digital warps and blend definitions to stitch images from multiple projectors into a single seamless image It has the capability to perform color and brightness matching and can automatically calibrate almost any arrayed projection display solution to its optimal viewing configuration regardless of size or shape from keystone corrections on flat screens to spherical or cylindrical curved screens Figure 3 1 Before L and After R Calibration AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 1 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE 3 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 Interface Overview Configuration Wizard Before initiating automatic calibration you must define the parameters for the particular application The interface consists of five tabs which are used to setup and define the individual components and the relationships between the cameras screens and projectors Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Screen Shape Sphere Geometry Definition Dimensions unit meters w Radius 21 i Angle unit Degrees gt Horizontal Angle Vertical Angle Minimum 45 0 Minimum 18 0 Maximum 45 0 Maximum 18 0 Auto Masking ir Advanced
31. al world coordinates X Y Z The system uses these points to calibrate both the position and orientation of the camera For more information see 4 6 Point Calibration Setup Procedures Configuration Wizard Cl AUTOCAL Vix2 Cylinder cal xj Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Image Preview 3D Coordinates Auto Configure cylindrical R 0 2 Point Selected 1 H 2D Coordinates Camera 82 le Ee Tol petia EE EE Manual t E Uve View Remove 2D Point a a Y 28 0 Visible Markers controlled by ACT Capture Image Addresses Status 192 168 0 50 IP Address ACT Association a EEE h9z168051 Relay State Advanced Options E save Close Figure 3 7 Point Calibration Tab Point Calibration Features Preview Windows 3D Preview Window This window displays a 3D model of the screen as defined via the Screen Definition Tab and displays the markers once they are defined Image Preview This window displays the image from the active camera Scale Use this feature to change the scale of the image by manually entering a value or using the drop down list amp 8 Use these buttons to zoom in and out on the image Live View Stream the output from the camera selected in the 2D Co ordinates panel AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 9 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 T
32. amera Visible Markers 4 6 5 Perform Camera Calibration 4 7 Binarization Threshold Setup Procedures Saving Twist File vi AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 7 1 Binarization Threshold and Camera Exposure Adjustments 4 25 Camera SeleCh Onis sorsra a aE US setas E 4 26 4 7 2 Adjust Binarization Threshold Camera Exposure 4 26 Change Im ge Scale gs pesiiieesteninieaasemrsonis eim canes PER ESR Ee 4 27 4 8 Main AutoCal Window ceceecceesseessesceseeeeeeceecnsesereeeeecaesateaesaceaeenees 4 27 Geometry and Blend Options 4 28 Advanced Color Calibration 4 29 4 9 Run Auto Calibration rrenan 4 29 4 10 Advanced Color Calibration es 4 30 4 11 Confirm System Layout rrenan 4 41 4 12 Test Pattern vs wiccccsesecccsceicscnscestess seiak ai io E E 4 42 4 13 Tweak Walp ssssesssccciceisiesisesanssssnsestasssnidedanstend sens aE Lob EEEE ERCOR ERER 4 44 4 14 Automatic Ordering Algorithm 4 45 415 Online Helpen e aa Ea REE 4 46 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Unable to Search for Cameras or Channels 5 1 5 2 Unable to Connect to Camera e seseesesesseseseeiersrrririersrrreesisrressrsreree 5 1 5 3 Projector Not Respondine eras 5 2 5 4 Invalid Calibration File Loaded 5 2 5 5 High Average x y Tolerance During Camera Calibration 5 2 5 6 Grid Marke
33. an AutoCal enabled projector are connected 2 The cameras cannot be connected through a serial connection 192 168 200 2 192 168 200 1 192 168 200 4 y M SHOR Figure 2 3 Camera Ethernet Connection Dual Port Network Power Switch SSBLACK BOX Dual Port Ne 724 746 5500 Figure 2 4 Dual Port Network Power Switch To automatically control power to the camera s they must be connected to a dual port network power switch The control settings for this feature are located on the Camera Settings Tab For more information see Section 3 1 3 Camera Settings Tab NOTES 1 LEDs can also be connected to the dual port network power switch For more information see Section 3 1 5 Point Calibration Tab 2 Refer to the third party Black Box Network Services Dual Port Network Power Switch manual for information on how to setup the IP address and subnet mask 2 4 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Figure 2 6 illustrates an Ethernet connection via the dual port network power switch This includes e 1 Network hub Ethernet cable connecting the PC to the network hub e 1 Ethernet cable connecting the dual port network power switch to the network hub e 4 Cameras powered through a power bar connected to a power port on the dual port network power switch ET C2 3 ca Power Bar DUAL PORT NETWORK POWER SWITCH GE EE
34. ata Type drop down list Channel Extents Data Type Spherical Collimated Mirror Location Meters Eyepoint offset from mirror Meters Channels Heading Degrees Field of View Degrees Figure 4 20 Collimated Spherical 3 Specify the mirror location settings the radius and the yaw pitch and roll 4 Specify the eyepoint offset from the mirror 4 5 4 Global Settings This section of the Channel Settings Tab is used to specify warp and blend settings grid resolution and projector orientation The information for both warps and blends is stored under one name You specify whether or not you want to include blend calculations 4 18 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Global Settings Warping amp Blending Orientation Name AutoCal Location 1 mal 8 Normal 7 Blend Calculations Enabled lt Portrait CCW Portrait CW Grid Size width mn M Height 11 M Twist Filename Blinders SavedAutocaiwarp twist Select C Motoblend Figure 4 21 Global Settings Saving Warps and Blends 1 In the Name field enter the warp blend name to be sent and saved to the projector From the Location drop down list specify the memory location of the warp blend To include blend calculations select the Blend Calculations Enabled check box If you clear this check box blend calculations are not d
35. ation of the projector may be saved by overriding the max drives entry Please specify the color matching options User Color Entry User1 v Overwrite max drives Back Calibrate Cancel Figure 4 34 Advanced Color Calibration Brightness Setup 8 From the User Color Entry drop down list select the user defined color space where you want to save the common color space found by the calibration process If you want to override the default maximum drive settings for the projector s select Overwrite max drives Click Next The Calibrate window appears Figure 4 35 4 34 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Advanced Color Calibration q x Calibrate Please ensure that the colorimeter is attached and powered on During the calibration you will be asked to aim the colorimeter at various targets if a target cannot be properly seen you can change it size before the sample is taken Please press the Calibrate button when you are ready to begin The progress of the calibration will be shown below haracterizing channels Matching brightness Correcting uniformity Matching color Calibrate Figure 4 35 Advanced Color Calibration Calibrate 9 When you have the colorimeter attached and powered on click Calibrate to start the calibration process A target appears on
36. brate geometry and blend via auto calibration Load Existing Settings Select this option to load a previously generated TWIST file Ensure the projector s is set up accordingly NOTE When you select either Automatic Calibration or Load Existing Settings warps blends and masks are applied to the projector s Specify the color options No Calibration Select this option to skip color calibration Advanced Color Calibration Select this feature to color match the projectors using a color meter instead of a camera For more information see 4 10 Advanced Color Calibration Click Run to begin system calibration AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 29 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 5 The script box on the AutoCal window Figure 4 28 runs each time a calibration file is saved and run If the calibration file is incorrect the script box will display the reason for the failure i e no camera enabled Cancel Pause Running Calibration Busy Figure 4 28 Run Calibration Script Box 6 During a calibration click Live Preview to view continually updated images taken during the geometric calibration process Binarized on Left Raw on Right x x W Binarized Image Binarized Image Active Camera Active Camera Scale 25 00 x x Scale 25 00 x x a Da Y a amp Y Close Close Figure 4 29 Live
37. brated brightness and color it repeats the brightness calibration step to ensure that color matching has not changed any brightness settings 12 When the calibration is complete the wizard shows that it was successful Figure 4 38 4 36 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Advanced Color Calibration k xj Calibrate Please ensure that the colorimeter is attached and powered on During the calibration you will be asked to aim the colorimeter at various targets if a target cannot be properly seen you can change it size before the sample is taken Please press the Calibrate button when you are ready to begin The progress of the calibration will be shown below w Characterizing channels w Matching brightness Correcting uniformity w Matching color Calibration successful If the calibration results are acceptable press the Save amp Close button to persist the changes to the projector Otherwise press Cancel and the calibration results will be reverted e mm Figure 4 38 Advanced Color Calibration Success 13 Ifyou are satisfied with the calibration results click Save amp Close The wizard window closes If you want to view detailed information about the calibration results click Next The results window appears showing the Brightness tab Figure 4 39 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 37 02
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39. define the dimensions of the physical screen The options change according to the selected screen shape For information about the options available for each screen shape see 4 3 Screen Definition Setup Procedures Auto Masking Use this feature to fit an image to a specific screen shape without distorting the image geometry by masking the extraneous information at the edge of the image Auto masking is only available when shooting frustum corrected data i e spherical channel extents AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 3 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE 3 1 3 Camera Settings Tab The Camera Settings Tab Figure 3 4 is used to locate all available cameras and activate the cameras that you want to use with AutoCal For specific camera setup information see 4 4 Define Camera Settings Configuration Wizard Untitled Document xj Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Available Cameras Image Preview Active Cameras mac Address Address Name Lens C Power Settings Ethernet Exposure Control Advanced Options E save Close Figure 3 4 Camera Settings Tab Camera Settings Features Available Cameras This section of the interface displays all the cameras that have been located on the network Cameras that do not have intrinsic files registered or stored on the camera are grayed
40. dicators screens and maintenance drawings are provided to enhance understanding of the accompanying text These graphics are representations only they are not necessarily drawn to scale and may not represent parts of your specific machine TRADEMARKS AUTOSTACK AUTOCAL and TWIST are trademarks of Christie Digital Systems USA Inc All other trademarks used in this manual are 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 AutoCal Integration Tools 2 0 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 Sof
41. diminish image background noise and to have all grid points fully captured Figure 4 26 illustrates when binarization thresholds are too low or too high and what users should see when binarization is correctly set up NOTE AutoCal can automatically determine exposure and binarization threshold settings in most cases To have AutoCal do this select Automatic under Camera Control on this tab Before completing this procedure ensure the screen is defined e the required cameras are imported and activated e the required channels are imported and activated channel extents are defined all points are mapped AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 25 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 7 2 Binarization Threshold Original Binarization Threshold Set Correctly Binarization Threshold Too Low Binarization Threshold Too High Figure 4 26 Binarization Levels Camera Selection 1 Ensure at least one camera and one channel are connected and selected For more information see 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras and 4 5 2 Remove Channels 2 From the drop down list select a specific camera From the Markers drop down list select from Grid or Camera Grid markers is the grid pattern projected by the projectors associated with the selected camera Camera markers is the visible camera markers specified on the Point Calibration Tab i e LEDs If visible camera markers are not being us
42. e Figure 3 11 Binarization Threshold Tab Binarization Threshold Features Image Preview The image preview displays the image of the selected camera e Scale Enter a scale value or select a scale value from the drop down list Image scale can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel 8 Click these buttons to zoom in and out on the image AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 3 13 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHAISTIE e Live View Select this check box to show a live view of what the cam era is seeing e X Y These fields display the current XY coordinates of the crosshair in the image preview Markers From the drop down list select whether to set binarization and exposure levels using the Projector or the Camera Projector binarization exposure levels are used during the display calibration process when test patterns are being projected onto the screen Camera binarization exposure levels are used while automatically calibrating the cameras Camera From the drop down list select a specific camera When multiple cameras are incorporated users must set up binarization and exposure values for each one NOTE The camera markers option is available only when the Visible Markers option is selected on the Point Calibration tab This feature enables users to define separate binarization threshold and camera exposure settings for capturing grid points and camera visible mark
43. e AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE B 1 2 3 c 1 2 3 Figure 3 13 Alternative arrangements for 1x3 projector array Table 3 1 Possible blend combinations for a 1x3 projector array Blend Stored Blends Per Projector Regions ES Proj 2 Proj 3 A 1x3 2 Right Left Right Left B 1x2 1 1 Right Left None C 1 1x2 1 None Right Left Do Spherical Blend When dealing with spherical content AutoCal performs spherical blending by default when this option is selected If spherical blending is not producing the results that you want you can clear this check box to use edge based blending instead This option is only available when spherical content is selected Projector Projector Grid Box Size Width Height Size in projector pixels of grid points drawn during calibration The default is 21x21 pixels The camera s ability to distinguish the points is affected by the size of the points the ambient light and the distance between the camera and the projected image Mapper Spacing Identifies the spacing multiplier between grid points used to by the Mapper extrapolation engine Scaling Options From this drop down list select whether you want to display content at full screen Full Scaling or the resolution specified by Image Resolution Image Resolution Specify the resolution at which you want to display content This setting is not available if Full Scaling is selected in the Scaling Options drop down list
44. e the point e Click and drag the selected point with the mouse e CTRL arrow key moves the selected point 1 pixel ALT arrow key moves the selected point 10 pixels e CTRL ALT arrow key moves the selected point 0 1 pixels 4 To preview the warp changes click Send 4 44 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 5 To save the warp changes to the projector and the generated twist file click Save 4 14 Automatic Ordering Algorithm The automatic ordering algorithm attempts to auto order the projectors in the system to the layout defined within the AutoCal calibration This algorithm is only used in a single camera setup in Planar Basic mode When executed it displays a test pattern of 4 large grid points for each channel in the system Figure 4 47 Auto ordering algorithm raw grid 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 Running a geometric calibration as well Confirm System Layout use this algorithm If the image displayed by Confirm System Layout 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 i
45. e the shape that is applied to the projected image All 4 screen masking areas do not need to be selected and the values do not have to be symmetrical 4 4 Define Camera Settings 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras The Camera Settings tab lets you specify the cameras to be used in the application It also lets you check each active camera s image 1 Click 98 to search for all available cameras The software detects cameras that are properly connected and displays them in the Available Cameras list Figure 4 9 NOTE f additional cameras are added to the network click 5 at anytime to update the list Click to select a camera from the Available Cameras list 4 8 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Available Cameras Imperx 1600 00 11 1C 00 0E 82 192 168 230 244 Ei Figure 4 9 Camera Settings Tab Available Cameras List NOTE Cameras listed in black have a registered intrinsics file that identifies information about the camera including the lens For information about registering a camera see Camera Settings Features on page 3 4 3 Click to add the selected camera to the Active Cameras list The selected camera is added to the Active Cameras list A snapshot from the camera is displayed in the image preview and the controls for the preview are activated Only one camera can be added at a time Active Cameras 4 7 ist
46. each channel covers See Projecting Planar Data Advanced on page 4 15 Spherical Select this option when displaying frustum corrected data The Heading and Field of View angles of each channel must be defined See Projecting Spherical Data on page 4 16 and Projecting Collimated Spherical Data on page 4 18 Projecting Planar Data Basic Select Planar Data when displaying a view with a single viewport such as a multi headed windows desktop Channel layouts are defined by the overlaps between adjacent channels The projected area of all channels will fill the entire screen 1 Ensure all required cameras and channels are active Refer to 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras on page 4 8 and 4 5 1 Import Available Channels on page 4 12 Select Planar Basic from the Data Type drop down list Channel Extents Data Type Planar Basic z Layout 1x2 A Overlap HH fo Insets Left 1 0 Right 1 0 Top 2 0 Bottom 2 0 Figure 4 16 Planar Basic 4 14 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup NOTE Twist 1 6 1 is required to open the twist file generated by AutoCal 2 2 3 Define the configuration from the Layout drop down See Define the Layout on page 4 15 4 Depending on the Layout selected enter the horizontal and or vertical overlap percentages percentage in channel pixel space 5 To further inset the
47. ed this option is not available in the list 4 Once a camera is selected the image preview displays an image from the selected camera that has been binarized Adjust Binarization Threshold Camera Exposure Camera Control Select whether you want Automatic or Manual control over the camera AutoCal can automatically determine exposure and binarization threshold settings in most cases so you should select Automatic If you select Manual then the following controls are available 4 26 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Exposure Drag the handle to set the amount of time micro seconds the camera shutter remains open while capturing images Binarization Threshold Drag the handle to adjust binarization threshold This value determines how bright an image pixel must be before it appears in the binarized image i e before it flips to white NOTE When multiple cameras are used binarization and exposure settings must be adjusted individually for each one NOTE When making adjustments the key is to find a balance between the correct exposure and binarization threshold until 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 Change Image Scale To change the scale of the image do one of the following Enter a value in the
48. een Shape drop down list The preview window displays a graphical representation of the screen Configuration Wizard Untitled Document Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Screen Shape Flat v Geometry Definition width 10 Height 10 Auto Masking Advanced Options B save Close Figure 4 4 Screen Definition Tab Flat Screen Geometry 2 Select the unit of measure from the Unit drop down list Specify the Width and Height The preview window automatically updates when the dimensions are changed AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 4 3 2 Spherical Screen Geometry 1 Select Sphere from the Screen Shape drop down list The preview window displays a graphical representation of the screen configuration Wizard Untitled Document E E Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Geometry Definition ot oe Radus 27 Anjo unt Degrees v Horizontal Angle Vertical Angle Minimum 450 Minimum 18 0 Maximum 45 0 Maximum 18 0 Auto Masking Advanced Options E save Close Figure 4 5 Screen Definition Tab Spherical Screen Geometry 2 Select the unit of measure from the Unit drop down list Specify the Radius of the screen
49. el Ensure that the projector is connected and then click amp from the Channel Settings Tab to refresh the list When the connection is found the error icon disappears Use the arrow buttons to move items in the Active Channels list Remove from Active List Click this button to remove a channel from the Active Channels list Channel Extents These settings define the dimensions of the projected content from each channel For setup information see 4 5 3 Define Channel Extents Data Type From this drop down list select one of Planar Basic Planar Advanced Spherical or Spherical Collimated data For more information see 4 5 3 Define Channel Extents Global Settings This section is used to specify a name and a location for the warp and blend information saved to the projectors For more information see 4 5 4 Global Settings Warping and Blending Name Through this field the warp and blend name can be specified The name defaults to AutoCal To change the file name double click in the designated field and enter the specific warp name When a warp is saved to the projector it is added to the list of available warps For more information see Saving Warps and Blends The naming convention is limited to 15 characters Location This field identifies the memory location on the projector to which the warp settings can be saved M series projectors can store up to 16 custom warp definitions All other projecto
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51. ers e Camera Control Select whether you want Automatic or Manual con trol over the camera AutoCal can automatically determine exposure and binarization threshold settings in most cases so you should select Automatic If you select Manual then the following controls are avail able Exposure Drag the handle to set the amount of time micro seconds the camera shutter remains open while capturing images Binarization Threshold Drag the handle to adjust binarization threshold This value determines how bright an image pixel must be before it appears in the binarized image i e before it flips to white e Binarize Image Click this button to display the image binarized When you click the selected markers are turned on If you selected projector markers all active projectors in the system display a grid test pattern If you selected camera markers the LED markers are turned ON e Capture Image Click to captures an image from the currently selected camera 3 1 7 Advanced Options Advanced configuration options let you change some settings directly when setting up irregular arrays or when troubleshooting Caution These options require an advanced understanding of the software Do not attempt to change these settings if you do not understand their interaction with the generated data 3 14 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface Advanced Options x WARNING Cha
52. es e g No Signal e OPERATIONAL STATES E G POWER ON OFF Related Documents All of the information included in the User Manual is also included in the on line help AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 1 1 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE 2 1 2 2 Installation and Setup Recommended System Requirements e PC with Intel or 100 compatible processor e Windows XP SP3 or Windows 7 e 200 MB of free disk space 512 MB of RAM 1 GB recommended e Gigabit Gbit network connection e Dedicated router with DHCP enabled Projector Setup Requirements AutoCal requires the following firmware versions to function correctly e Matrix StIM SIM Mirage WU L and Entero tested with projector firm ware version 1 4 5 1 0 minimum e M Series tested with projector firmware version 1 7 1 5 0 minimum e All other projectors tested with e Projector firmware version 1 6f 1 2f minimum e Warping firmware version 2 0 e XPort firmware version 3 5 NOTE Later versions of the firmware will likely work with no issue Earlier versions should not be used NOTE To check firmware versions press MENU on keypad or remote Select 6 STATUS to display version in the lower right corner of the Status window NOTE Twist files generated by AutoCal 2 2 require Twist 1 6 1 or later To install the required version of Twist navigate to D Twist Setup exe substitute D with the CD ROM DVD ROM drive letter AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 2 1 02
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54. etup as desired when a valid calibration file is loaded Figure 4 42 For each camera in the system it super imposes the boundary of the screen section and channels that it sees This confirmation step will initiate the automatic ordering algorithm if the Planar Basic option is chosen to define the channel extents For more information see 4 4 Automatic Ordering Algorithm on page 4 45 1 Click Tools gt Confirm System Layout Warping blending is turned OFF a white test pattern is displayed on all screens and a red bounding box is superimposed for each channel in the image Figure 4 42 A blue bounding box represents the defined screen System Layout Confirmation C _AUTOCAL_ 2x2 planar basiccal oi x Camera_0B x Image Preview Scale 40 00 w x 755 0 ala Y 1145 0 Refresh Figure 4 42 Confirm System Layout 2x2 on Dome AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 41 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 2 Confirm that the inside of the bounding box is within the projected images white test pattern By having each of the boxes within the white test pattern it confirms the screens have the correct dimensions the overlaps are correct and the layout was defined accurately Figure 4 43 System Layout Confirmation C _AUTOCAL_ 1x2 Cylinder cal x Camera 08 v Image Preview 4 b Scale 40 00 z x 1497
55. exposure changes a new image is displayed in the image preview reflecting the change Power Settings This section enables users to set up the connection to the dual port network power switch which allows power to the camera s to be automatically controlled IP Address Specify the IP address of the dual port network power switch NOTE AutoCal does not support serial connection to the power switch Power Port From this drop down list select which power port on the dual port network power switch the cameras are connected to Status This field displays the connection status to the dual port network power switch Power oN or Use these buttons to turn power to the camera s ON and OFF 3 6 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface 3 1 4 Channel Settings Tab The Channel Settings Tab Figure 3 6 is used to locate all available projectors as well as set up and define the projectors selected for the application For details see 4 5 Channel Setup Procedures Configuration Wizard Untitled Document xl Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Available Channels Channel Extents Data Type Planar Basic lz a Overlap Active Channels Insets ID Mac Address IP Address Name Global Settings Warping amp Blending TEE Name aca Location Norma x Blend Calcula
56. ftware you can create a new configuration file or open an existing one x Would you like to open a new or existing AutoCal project Exit O New amp Open Figure 4 1 Welcome Dialog Box 4 2 1 Create a New File 1 Click Bnew to open the Configuration Wizard with default settings AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 1 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Configuration Wizard United Document 7 xi Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Screen Shape Sphere v unit meters Radius 2 1 Angle Unit Degrees x Horizontal Angle Vertical Angie Minimum 45 0 Minimum 80 Maximum 45 0 Maximum 18 0 Auto Masking Advanced Options E save Close Figure 4 2 Configuration Wizard Untitled Document 2 Change the settings on each tab for your display 3 Click Es to save the configuration file 4 2 2 Load an Existing File 1 Click Bon 2 Browse to the folder where your configuration files are stored 3 Select the cal file and click Open The AutoCal window displays device information and status 4 2 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Christie AutoCal 2 2 20110803 1537 cal ioj xj File Tools Help Geometry amp Blend Options
57. gure 4 33 4 32 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup Advanced Color Calibration i E Brightness Setup Brightness matching will attempt to match the overall brightness of the configured projectors The projectors have various methods of controlling brightness such as lamp power aperture or iris control and electronic brightness Please select the options you wish to employ for brightness matching The calibration process will only use the selected options and will prioritizes them in the order they appear C LED Light Module x Lamp Power C Aperture Control y Electronic Brightness Back Calibrate Cancel Figure 4 33 Advanced Color Calibration Brightness Setup 7 Select the options to use for brightness matching and clear the ones you do not want to use If a setting is grayed out it is not available for your projector s Click Next If you chose to perform color calibration the Color Setup window appears Figure 4 34 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 4 33 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Advanced Color Calibration 4 x Color Setup Color matching will attempt to find a common color space among the configured projectors The resulting color space will be placed in a desired user color entry Additionally the characteriz
58. he AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE X Y These fields display the current XY coordinates of the crosshair in the image preview Calibration Type Manual Select this option to perform the calibration manually with no visible markers on the projection screen Visible Markers Select this option to calibrate using visible markers Specify how the visible markers will be turned on and off with the controlled by drop down list Checking this option indicates that the points displayed in the 3D pre view window represent visible markers such as screen LED markers that can be detected by the system It is still necessary to specify which 3D points are seen by each camera This is done by selecting a 2D image location for each 3D point that a camera sees The location of the 2D image points are not important the selection is used as a mechanism for telling the system which 3D points are seen by which camera since each camera may only see a subset of all of the 3D calibration points When Visible Markers option is selected the Markers drop down list on the Binarization Threshold Tab includes the choice to select Cameras This enables users to specify the binarization and camera exposure settings for the cameras and grid separately This is essential since the binarization thresholds and camera exposure settings may not be the same for camera marker detection and projector grid detection In the controlled by drop down list select how the visible mar
59. icensee shall affect or impair the Licensor s rights 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 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section CHRISTIE 1 Introduction 1 1 Contents of Manual ccccccecsscccesceeesseceeesseccesseeecssecsesseeseaees 1 1 1 2 Document Conventions eee eee rereaeeeeeneos 1 1 1 3 Related Documents eee eereeeeerenereranees 1 1 2 Installation and Setup 2 1 Recommended System Requirements ia 2 1 2 2 Projector Setup Requirements eee 2 1 2 21 Connecting the Projectors i cc ccsasesasscestecsececeadecsecteeseseeecseeees 2 2 2 2 2 Projector ID Configuration eee 2 2 2 2 3 Projector Network Configuration c cccceseeeeseesseeeeeseeeeeenes 2 2 2 2 4 Projector Port Number Configuration 2 3 2 3 Camera Setup Requirements ccccceecesseescesceeseceeceseeeecetesereseeenes 2 3 2 3 1 Connecting the Cameras ccccccceese
60. ion 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 5 The camera can be set up in either DHCP mode or Static IP mode If set to DHCP the camera will receive an IP address as given by the network configuration that the camera is currently connected to If set to Static IP the user has full control over changing the network configuration of the camera 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 5 2 Unable to Connect to Camera within the troubleshooting guide Channel Setup Procedures The Channel Settings Tab is used to Select the projectors to be used for the application Set layout options for the projectors and data Before adding a projector have the following information e the projector s ID e the projector s IP address and port NOTE To find the IP and port press Menu from the projector keypad or remote Select 4 Configuration 7 Communications and 5 Ethernet Settings 4 5 1 Import Available Channels 1 On the Channel Settings Tab click 98 to search for all available projectors The Communication Setup Wizard dialog box Figure 4 14 appears prompting users to specify which how the projectors are connected Communicati
61. kers are turned on and off from one of these options BlackBox This indicates that a Black Box dual port network power switch will control the connected camera visible markers Specify the IP Address of the switch the Power Port on the switch that the LEDs are connected to and use the Power buttons ON OFF to turn the power to the marker s on and off e User This indicates that a user will manually turn the visible markers on and off when prompted by AutoCal This mode is meant to be used only within the configuration wizard After that manual calibration must be selected to use the new 2D values ACT This indicates that an ACT device will control the connected camera visible markers Use the Add and Delete buttons to add and delete device addresses Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the order of the device addresses Use the ON and OFF buttons to turn the markers for the specified device on and off ACT Association ACT From the drop down list select which ACT device to associate a relay with 3 10 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface e Relay From the drop down list select which relay to associate to the selected ACT device 3D Coordinates Use this field to define the 3D coordinates of the points in the 3D preview window Anytime a point is activated the coordinates for that point are displayed in the XYZ fields To alter a point s po
62. n click Finish to continue it could take up to a minute for the next window to appear NOTE f prompted to restart the machine do so after fully completing the AutoCal installation process 2 4 5 Installing Autocal Software No ag O JO At the Welcome window for AutoCal click Next Fill in the Full Name and Organization fields Select from the user setting options then click Next On the Destination Folder page click Next Click Next once again to start the installation After installation is complete click Finish to exit NOTE AutoCal automatically installs the following required software Bonjour Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributable and Java Runtime Environment 2 4 6 Uninstalling AutoCal You can uninstall AutoCal by re running the installer and choosing the Remove option 1 mo oeo ws Insert the installation CD to start the installation wizard The Welcome window displays Modify Repair and Remove options NOTE f the installation does not start automatically select Start gt Run In the Run dialog type D AutoRun exe substitute D with the specific CD ROM DVD ROM drive letter Select the Remove option then click Next Click Next again to begin the uninstall process Click Finish to exit Once the software has been uninstalled click Finish to close the installation wizard AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 2 7 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 2 Installation and Setup CHRISTIE 2 5
63. nd out To view the primary axes positions activate the X Y Z keyboard keys For details on how to setup the various screen definitions refer to Screen Definition Setup Procedures D Connecting the Cam Dual Port Network P J Installing TruelMAGE Int 9 Matrox Imaging Libra 1 TruelMAGE Software E About TruelMAGE Integr oc Interface Overview 9 Configuration Wizard 9 Camera Settings Tal D Screen Definition Tal D Channel Settings Ta Cy Point Calibration Tat 9 Binarization Thresho D Shortcut Keys File Configuration a Create a New File Load an Existing File J Define Camera Settings D Import Available Cam Remove Cameras 4 gt Figure 4 48 Online Help 4 46 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Troubleshooting 5 1 Unable to Search for Cameras or Channels Ensure PC network connectivity Check cable connections PC camera projectors etc Ensure the computer is on the same subnet as the camera projector Check the Ethernet firmware version on the projector Ensure that no other Christie software application is running 5 2 Unable to Connect to Camera Ensure the camera is connected to a dedicated router with DHCP enabled The camera should be assigned an IP address automatically Ifthe Genie camera cannot be detected on the network a camera recovery step can be performed 1 Ensure any
64. nging these advanced options should be done with great caution An advanced understanding of the software is recommended Geometry Projector Maximum Iteration Count 50 Do Iterations 47 Persist All Blend Combinations C Camera System Le Available BlackBox Power Ports a Send Data in Parallel Y Reset OK Cancel Geometry Maximum Iteration Count 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 Do Iterations The Mapper uses the available information to calculate initial targets Select this option to fine tune the calibration Clear this option to use the initial calculations This option is available only when you choose Mapper in the Extrapolation Engine dropdown list Persist All Blend Combinations Indicates whether or not all possible blend combinations are to be saved to the projector Select this option to store each edge blend in its own blend memory location See Figure 3 13 Clear this option to calculate and store all edge blends in a single blend memory location default See Figure 3 12 A 1 25 3 Figure 3 12 Default blends for 1x3 projector array AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 15 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 Th
65. of the twist file that is generated by AutoCal If an absolute path is not provided the twist file is generated at the same location as the cal file 1 In the Twist Filename section of the Channel Settings Tab click the Select button The save dialog box appears 2 Enter a filename and click Save Orientation Select Normal when the projector images are not physically rotated Use the Portrait CCW counter clockwise or Portrait CW clockwise options when the projector images are physically rotated in the configuration Blinders Indicates if Moto Blend Blinders are being used or not If Blinders are used AutoCal needs to move the blinders out of the way when doing a calibration 4 20 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 4 6 4 6 1 Point Calibration Setup Procedures Configuration Wizard C _AUTOCAL _ ix2 Cylinder cal x Screen Definition Camera Settings Channel Settings Point Calibration Binarization Threshold Image Preview Cytinaricat R 0 2 e Ba e 1350 z 075 Ada 30 Point Remove 30 Point Point Selected 1 H 20 Coordinates Camera_e2 Ir Tr ve 1380 E Y 2080 EH Remove 20 Point Calibration Type x 40 0 Manual Y 280 Visible Markers controlled by act Capture image Addresses Status ACT Association 92200050 IP address feas
66. on Setup Wizard x Ethernet Search Please enter the port on which the projector search will be performed Port 3002 e Figure 4 14 Communication Setup Wizard Dialog Box Ready 2 Specify the Port number on which you want AutoCal to search for projectors 4 12 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup NOTE Ensure the port number matches the port number set on the projectors For more information see 2 2 4 Projector Port Number Configuration 3 Click Next to begin the search The software detects the projectors that are properly connected and displays them in the Available Channels list Figure 4 15 NOTE 1 Click 98 at anytime to update the list 4 Clickto highlight a projector in the Available Channels list and click to add the projector to the Active Channels list Only 1 projector can be added at a time Available Channels 001 00 20 4A 84 D3 1D 192 168 232 168 000 00 20 4A 8A 00 5D 192 168 232 010 000 00 1A D7 00 35 89 192 168 233 165 002 00 1A D7 00 79 C4 192 168 233 45 000 00 1A D7 00 4A 5C 192 168 233 59 000 00 1A D7 00 7D 83 192 168 233 43 001 00 1A D7 00 97 07 192 168 233 44 Ki Figure 4 15 Channel Settings Tab Available Channels NOTES 1 To manually change the Name double click in the field until the cursor key appears and type the new inf
67. one and no blending information is sent to the projectors To access the saved warp 1 a E 6 Press the MENU button from the projector s built in keypad or the remote NOTE f you do not have a remote use the up and down arrow keys from the built in keypad to select a number Select 4 CONFIGURATION Select 8 GEOMETRY AND COLOR Select 2 KEYSTONE AND WARPING Select 1 WARP SELECT to access a drop down list containing all saved warp locations Each projector can store up to 10 custom warp definitions Users can select any number from 1 to 10 Press the MENU button again to exit To access the saved blend 1 Press the MENU button from the projector s built in keypad or the remote 2 NOTE fyou do not have a remote use the up and down arrow keys from the built in keypad to select a number AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 19 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Select 4 CONFIGURATION Select 8 GEOMETRY AND COLOR Select 4 EDGE BLENDING Select 1 BLENDING SELECT to access a drop down menu containing all saved blend locations Each projector can store up to 5 custom blend definitions Users can select any number from 1 to 5 NP Ye 7 Press the MENU button again to exit Grid Size Use the drop downs to specify the number of grid point to be drawn by the projector the warp resolution sent down to the projector Saving Twist File Specifies the name
68. ormation 2 The MAC Address cannot be changed 3 The IP Address can not be changed from the AutoCal software 4 An error icon A beside a projector indicates that the connection with the projector was lost Position the cursor over the icon to view the status of the error Check to ensure the projector is connected and then click to refresh the list When the connection is found the error icon disappears 5 Use the arrow buttons beside the Active Channels list to reorganize the list 4 5 2 Remove Channels 1 Select the projector from the Active Channels list 2 Click to return the selected projector to the Available Channels list AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 13 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 5 3 Define Channel Extents This section outlines how to setup the projected area of a particular channel The projected area is the section on the screen in which each projector projects its image There are three different ways in AutoCal to define the channel extents for a system Planar Basic Select this option when displaying a view with a single viewport such as a multi headed windows desktop The vertical and hori zontal overlaps of each channel must be defined See Projecting Planar Data Basic on page 4 14 Planar Advanced Select this option when displaying a view with a single viewport but where you want to control the section of the screen that
69. play Setup Vertical lt Field of View Horizontal Field of View Eyepoint Figure 4 18 Defining Spherical Channel Extents 1 Ensure all required cameras and channels are active Refer to 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras and 4 5 1 Import Available Channels 2 Select Spherical from the Data Type drop down list Channel Extents Data Type Spherical ml Eyepoint Cartesian x o o y 0 0 z oo Channels Heading Degrees Field of View Degrees Yaw 18 0 Vert 18 0 00 20 4A 81 75 C0 Pitch 0 0 Horz 210 e 210 Roll 0 0 iso Figure 4 19 Spherical Enter the Eyepoint Cartesian value 4 Select each channel defining the Heading and Field of View information for each NOTE 4 values are specified in degrees AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 17 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Projecting Collimated Spherical Data Collimated spherical projection is the projection of spherical data onto a mitror which the viewer then sees In addition to the settings required for spherical data you must also specify other parameters for collimated projection such as the position of the mirror relative to the screen the radius of the mirror and so on 1 Ensure all required cameras and channels are active Refer to 4 4 1 Import Available Cameras and 4 5 1 Import Available Channels 2 Select Spherical Collimated from the D
70. ration is running If you are making minor configuration changes between calibration attempts you can skip the mapper stage of the calibration process by selecting Reuse Mapper Data You should only use this feature if the projectors and cameras in your setup have not moved 4 28 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup If Load Existing Settings is selected the specified twist file is loaded Geometry and Blending correction is not done with AutoCal but the warp and blend information in the twist file is applied to the projectors on load This option is used if Color Correction is to be done but Geometry Correction is not Advanced Color Calibration This uses a color meter in a semi automated process See Section 4 10 Advanced Color Calibration 4 9 Run Auto Calibration Before initiating automatic calibration ensure 4 The screen is defined The required cameras are imported and activated The required projectors are imported and activated Channel extents are defined All points are mapped Binarization and camera exposure levels are set up From the Configuration Wizard click Save to save the current configuration The main AutoCal window appears Figure 4 27 Specify the geometry and blend options e No Calibration Select this option to skip geometry and blend calibration Automatic Calibration Select this option to automatically cali
71. resh the list When the connection is found the error icon disappears Remove Cameras 1 Click to select the camera in the Active Cameras list 2 Click to remove the selected active camera from the Active Cameras list NOTE Only one camera can be removed at a time Capture an Image 1 To capture an image select the camera in the Active Cameras list 2 Click dg to view an updated image in the image preview NOTES 1 To view a live feed from the camera click the Live View option This runs two to three frames per second 2 Click for an expanded view of the image Press ESC or close the window to return to the Configuration Wizard Manipulate an Image 1 To change image scale either enter a value in the Scale field select a predefined value from the drop down list or use the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons Image scale can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel 2 To increase or decrease image exposure drag the slider to adjust the camera exposure Each time a slider is adjusted a new image is captured and displayed in the image preview window NOTE f camera alignment brightness or focus are not correct manual camera adjustments may be required i e move camera to center image on desired location adjust aperture ring on lens adjust focus ring on lens Recapture and repeat until satisfactory results are achieved 4 10 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Au
72. rl file includes calibration points click the Import button NOTE f Calibration Points displays NO the wrl file does not include calibration points and the Import button is not available Enter the calibration points manually See Add Points Manually on page 4 22 4 3 5 Auto Masking Auto Masking is only available when shooting frustum corrected data for example spherical channel extents 1 To enable auto masking click the Channel Settings tab and select Spherical from the Data Type drop down list in the Channel Extents panel 2 Click the Screen Definition tab AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 7 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE Auto Masking Masking Type Disabled Disabled LJ By Angle E To Screen Geometry From Twist File Figure 4 8 Auto Masking Under Auto Masking select the Masking Type to use from the drop down list Disabled no masking By Angle masking is specified by absolute angular values Check the edge s of the projected image to mask for example Top and Left and specify the masking area in degrees To Screen Geometry masking is applied to the shape of the screen geometry From Twist File masking settings are set by the Twist file specified under Global Settings on the Channel Settings tab Using this setting you could customize masking settings in TWIST and then use these settings in AutoCal The masking guidelines simulat
73. rs Are Not Drawn 5 2 5 7 Genie Camera Stats neos cripta rare nes ina 5 3 5 8 Location of Generated Images and Log Files 5 3 Log fils srona AP A RP RR 5 3 oo Fofo ERROR OR RR o 5 3 5 9 Frequent Time out 00 0 sscescseesessecesescnseseneecnnenensevsnenensesosencesenenens 5 3 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 vii CHRISTIE 1 1 1 2 1 3 Introduction Contents of Manual Section 1 Introduction Current chapter Outlines the document contents and conventions Section 2 Installation and Setup This section describes the system charac teristics required to run the AutoCal software the installation require ments and how to properly set up the cameras and projectors Section 3 The AutoCal Interface This section describes the options available in the software Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup This section outlines how to use the software including how to create and run AutoCal configuration files Section 5 Troubleshooting This section lists some common issues and solu tions that might be encountered during advance use of the software DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS e KEYPAD COMMANDS PC KEYSTROKES E G POWER ENTER CHANNEL Content Reference e g Section 5 Troubleshooting Document Reference e g Using 3D in Mirage e Figure Table References e g Figure 2 1 Table 4 3 e Software Menus Options e g Show Warp Control Point Properties Onscreen Messag
74. rs can store up to 10 custom warp definitions For more information see Saving Warps and Blends Blend Calculations Enabled If left unchecked blend calculations will not be done and no blending information will be sent to the projectors Grid Size Use the drop down lists to specify the number of points in the grid NOTE Twist Pro is required to read a twist file with a grid size greater than 10 Twist Filename Specify the output twist file generated by AutoCal NOTE Twist 1 6 1 is required to open the twist file generated by AutoCal 2 2 Orientation When projector images are physically rotated you can specify the orientation through this on screen selection which causes AutoCal to calibrate the image accordingly Options are clockwise CW counter clockwise CCW and none Alternatively you can set the roll component in the channel extents settings see 4 5 3 Define Channel Extents 3 8 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 3 The AutoCal Interface Blinders Indicates if Moto Blend is being used in the setup 3 1 5 Point Calibration Tab Once the physical characteristics of the screen are defined the camera can be calibrated Figure 3 7 Defining the screen coordinates is essential to accurately performing automatic projector calibration Using this tab you can define a series of calibration points These are points whose locations are accurately known in re
75. s likely an issue with the auto order algorithm detecting an incorrect setup Adjustments to the screen layout physical target screen parameters overlap percentages camera calibration binarization threshold number of channels in the system etc might need to be made to correct any issues that may arise For details open the generated AutoCal log file See 5 8 Location of Generated Images and Log Files AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 45 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 15 Online Help To access the online help click Help gt Christie AutoCal 2 2 Help Figure 4 48 F Christie AutoCal 2 2 Help xd lt gt lala i 7 Bjurarals Screen Definition Tab a ID Recommended System S The Screen Definition Tab enables users to define the physical characteristics of the screen IES Projector Setup Require i e shape size and radius In the image preview users can view a model of the screen C Connecting the P from different perspectives To change the screen s position in the viewer hold down the ainneciigt og right mouse button drag to the new position and release the mouse To rotate the screen in Projector ID Configui the viewer hold down the left mouse button drag in the direction of the rotation and release 9 Projector Port Numb the mouse Activate the center mouse button and move the mouse up or down to zoom in I Camera Setup Requirert a
76. scribed in materials provided by the Licensor Any 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 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020
77. sion of Genie Framework is already installed click Cancel to skip this procedure NOTE AutoCal requires the Genie Framework If you are unsure whether the Genie Framework software is installed on your machine install this software 1 At the Welcome window for the Genie Framework click Next 2 Read the License Agreement and then click Yes to proceed 3 Click Browse if you want to change the default install folder and then click Next to begin installation 4 Click Next at the Program Folder window 5 Click OK on the popup that is displayed to indicate that the installation has completed NOTE f prompted to restart the machine do so after fully completing the AutoCal installation process Installing SaperaLT If the CD version of SaperaLT is already installed click Cancel to skip this procedure NOTE AutoCal requires the Genie SaperaLT If you are unsure whether the SaperaLT software is installed on your machine install this software 1 At the Welcome window for the SaperaLT click Next 2 6 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 2 Installation and Setup Read the License Agreement and then click Yes to proceed Click Browse if you want to change the default install folder then click Next to begin installation Install SaperaLT with CamExpert Click Next at the Program Folder window After installation is complete select No I will restart my computer later and the
78. sition select the point type in a new coordinate and press ENTER e Cartesian A coordinate system that defines positions based on their projection onto a series of perpendicular axes Three coordinates X Y Z represent the position along the perpendicular X Y Z axes e Cylindrical A system of coordinates in which the position of a point in space is determined by its distance from the Z axis R its distance from the XY plane Z and its angular distance from the X axis D when projected onto the XY plane Spherical A system of coordinates in which the position of a point in space is designated by its distance from the origin R the angle between the positive Z axis and the line formed between the origin and point and the angle between the positive X axis and the line from the origin to the point projected onto the XY plane Cartesian A Cylindrical A Spherical z z A x Figure 3 8 3D Coordinates 2D Coordinates Through this field the 2D coordinates of the points are defined For more information see 4 6 1 Define Points Point Selected Identifies the selected point Add Point Adds a point to the center of the model in the 3D preview window 0 0 NOTE When inserting multiple points ensure the position of each point is altered so it is not in the center of the image This allows you to easily identify the next added point Remove Point Click this button to dele
79. ssost Relay state l mm Advanced Options GA save Clos Figure 4 22 Point Calibration Tab Ensure that you have completed these procedures before point calibration 4 3 Screen Definition Setup Procedures 44 Define Camera Settings e 4 5 1 Import Available Channels e 4 5 3 Define Channel Extents e 4 5 4 Global Settings Define Points For flat cylinder and sphere screen geometries see Add Points Automatically on page 4 21 Custom screen geometry files wrl may include calibration points which are imported on the Screen Definitions tab see 4 3 4 Custom Screen Geometry If the wrl file does not include calibration points see Add Points Manually on page 4 22 The Auto Configure function is not available for custom screen geometry Add Points Automatically Adding points with Auto Configure removes existing points and mapping and add a new grid of points 1 On the Point Calibration Tab Figure 4 22 click Auto Configure The Auto Configure dialog box appears AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 21 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 4 6 2 F Auto Configure x Please specify the number of horizontal and vertical points Horizontal Points 5 Vertical Points 3 Cancel Figure 4 23 Auto Configure Define Points 2 Specify the number of horizontal and vertical points to be used and click OK The poin
80. t number 2 3 power settings 3 6 power settings ethernet 4 11 projecting collimated spherical data 4 projecting planar data 4 14 4 15 projecting spherical data 4 16 projector ID configuration 2 2 projector orientation 4 20 S scale 3 13 4 23 screen definition tab 3 2 screen geometry cylindrical 4 6 screen geometry flat 4 4 screen geometry spherical 4 5 shortcut keys 4 1 spherical 3 11 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Index 1 Index CHRISTIE system requirements 2 1 U use cameras 3 5 W warp location 3 8 warps saving 4 19 Index 2 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 000 102752 071 ASSY SFW AutoCal v2 2 Corporate offices USA Cypress ph 714 236 8610 Canada Kitchener ph 519 744 8005 Worldwide offices United Kingdom ph 44 118 977 8000 France ph 33 0 141 210036 Germany ph 49 2161 664540 For the most current technical documentation Eastern Europe ph 36 0 1 47 48 100 Middle East ph 971 0 4299 7575 Spain ph 34 91 633 9990 please visit www christiedigital com Singapore ph 65 6877 8737 Beijing ph 86 10 6561 0240 Shanghai ph 86 21 6278 7708 Japan ph 81 3 3599 7481 South Korea ph 82 2 702 1601 CHRISTIE
81. te the selected point in the 3D preview window Auto Configure Click this button to open the Auto Configure dialog box AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 11 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHAISTIE 3 1 6 F auto Configure x Please specify the number of horizontal and vertical points Horizontal Points 5 H Vertical Points 3 H Figure 3 9 Auto Configure Dialog Box Use this dialog box to define the number of 3D points to use as reference for camera calibration The number of horizontal and vertical points are automatically generated according to the screen definition Click OK to create the points The points are evenly distributed across the screen surface Afterwards you can add move or remove points Capture Image Click this button to snap an image from the currently selected camera Tescamain Click this button to test the location of the 3D and 2D points The goal is to achieve a low calibration tolerance See section 4 6 5 Perform Camera Calibration for details Advanced Zoom Press the CTRL key when the mouse is in the Image Preview window to display a pop up dialog box containing a zoomed section of the image This allows points to be quickly selected at greater accuracy Figure 3 10 Point Calibration Advanced Zoom Binarization Threshold Tab The Binarization Threshold Tab Figure 3 11 is used in conjunction with geometry correction It lets users define the
82. the designated camera in the Active Cameras list Ensure that the camera is connected and then click 48 from the Camera Settings Tab to refresh the list When the connection is found the error icon disappears AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 5 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE A 24 m Use the arrow buttons to move items in the Active Cameras list s order Remove from Active List Click this button to remove a camera from the Active Cameras list i Capture Image Click this button to snap an image from the currently selected camera x Expand Image Click this button to open an expanded view of the image Image Preview Anytime a camera is added or selected or an image is captured this window displays an image from the specific camera Scale Use this feature to change the scale of the image by manually entering a value or using the drop down list amp 8 Use these buttons to zoom in and out on the image NOTE The mouse scroll wheel can also be used to zoom the image in out Live View Activate this feature to view a live video feed from the camera The live view option runs 2 to 3 frames per second X Y These fields display the current XY coordinates of the crosshair in the image preview Exposure Control Select Automatic to have AutoCal calculate the exposure automatically Select Manual and drag the slider to manually adjust the camera exposure rate in us Each time the
83. tions Enabled Portrait CCW Portrait CW Grid Size wman 14 Height 14 Twist Filename Blinders SavedAutoCalWarp twist Select E Motoblend Advanced Options Gi save Close Figure 3 6 Channel Settings Tab Channel Settings Features Available Channels This section of the interface displays the available channels 4 Search for Available Channels When you click this button the Communication Setup Wizard dialog box appears Specify the port to search for projectors For more information see 2 2 4 Projector Port Number Configuration Once the search is complete all the located projectors are displayed in the Available Channels list Add to Active List Once the specific projector from the Available Channels list has been selected click this button to add the selected projector to the Active Channels list Repeat this step for each additional projector to be added to the system Active Channels Once a projector is added it appears in the Active Channels list as well as the Channel Extents list for Advanced Planar Spherical and Collimated Spherical To change the name double click on the Name field in the Active Channels table and enter the new name The MAC and IP address cannot be changed AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 3 7 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 3 The AutoCal Interface CHRISTIE NOTE f there is an error the following icon A appears beside the designated chann
84. tomatic Display Setup 4 4 2 Define Power Settings To automatically control power to the camera s it must be connected to a dual port network power switch The control settings for this feature are located on the Camera Settings Tab as shown in Figure 4 12 7 Power Settings Ethernet Power Port 2 z IP Address Status Not Connected 192 160 228 190 Power Figure 4 12 Camera Settings Tab Power Settings Ethernet Setting 1 Check Power Settings to activate the option 2 Specify the IP address assigned to the dual port network power switch Select the Power Port that the camera is connected to on the dual port network power switch The port must be correctly identified to control the camera s power 4 Use the Power ON OFF buttons to control power to the camera s NOTE f multiple cameras are used they should all be powered through the same power port on the dual port network power switch i e via a power bar 4 4 3 Change Camera IP 1 To change the network configuration of the camera click on the IP Address field for the camera in the Active Cameras table The Change Camera IP Address dialog box appears x MAC 00 11 1C 00 0E 82 Static IP IP 192 168 230 244 Subnet 255 255 252 0 Gateway OK Cancel Figure 4 13 Change Camera IP Address Dialog Box AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 11 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Sect
85. ts appear in the 3D preview window NOTE To adjust the position or orientation of the 3D preview click on the image and drag To adjust the position of a single point select the point and adjust the XYZ values in the 3D Co ordinates panel Add Points Manually 1 Click Add 3DPoint on the Point Calibration Tab A point is added to the center of the image in the left preview window 2 Use the 3D Coordinates fields to assign a position for each point NOTE 70 avoid multiple overlapped points in the center define the position for each point as it is added Delete Points Click Auto Configure from the Point Calibration tab to access the Auto Configure dialog box Enter the specific horizontal and vertical points and press OK Each time points are added using this option any previous points are lost OR Select a specific point in the 3D preview window and click Remove 3D Point The minimum number of points required is 4 Map Points Complete the following steps for each camera in the system NOTE Do not map points with Live View switched ON 1 Click a point in the 3D preview to select it The point turns red 2 To move the selected point change the values in the XYZ fields in the 3D Coordinates panel 4 22 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup NOTE The calculation to move a point is based on the option selected in the 3D Coordinates drop down
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87. until a lower tolerance is achieved 4 24 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 4 7 4 7 1 NOTE f Camera Visible Markers are being used or if improving the 2D calibration points does not reduce the tolerance check the accuracy of the 3D locations of the calibration points 3 Ifcamera calibration is low perform the confirm system layout test For details see 4 1 Confirm System Layout on page 4 41 Binarization Threshold Setup Procedures Binarization Threshold and Camera Exposure Adjustments The Binarization Threshold Tab is used in conjunction with geometry correction It enables users to define the threshold of the black dark and white bright pixels of the captured image Once a camera is activated from the Camera Settings tab you can adjust the binarization threshold and camera exposure of the selected camera To alter the binarization threshold and camera exposure at least one camera and one projector must be connected and activated Otherwise the features on this tab are disabled When a binarized image is taken the projector s in the system display a black background with a white grid If Camera Markers are selected the camera visible markers i e screen LEDs are turned on to select a correct binarization and exposure value to detecting these markers The ideal outcome exposure value and binarization threshold value is to
88. x Results Brightness Color ProjectorControl Projector list 000 PRJ 000 Shutter v 002 PRJ 002 Test Pattern NA Color Enable Vv Color Adjustment v Warping v Blending v Uniformity v lext Save amp Close Cancel Figure 4 41 Advanced Color Calibration Results Projector Control To change projector settings select the projector s from the Projector List and select options from the following drop down lists Ifyou select more than one projectors the changes are applied to all selected projectors Shutter Select whether the shutter is Open or Closed Test Pattern Select which test pattern to display on the projector s Off Grid Grey 16 White Grey Black Checker or 13 Point e Color Enable Select which color to enable on the projector s White Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan or Magenta e Color Adjustment Select whether to apply the color adjustment to Max Drives User 1 User 2 User 3 or User 4 e Warping Select whether warping is Enabled or Disabled Blending Select whether blending is Enabled or Disabled e Uniformity Select whether uniformity is Enabled or Disabled 4 40 AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 CHRISTIE Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup 4 11 Confirm System Layout Use this feature to validate that the calibration is s
89. your screen and you are prompted to point the colorimeter at it Figure 4 36 Advanced Color Calibration i x Please position the colorimeter to point at the target on Channel_1D 0 Change Target Size Cancel Figure 4 36 Advanced Color Calibration Proceed with Calibration IMPORTANT When powering the color meter ON ensure the Function key is held down to ensure COMMUNICATION mode is enabled The letter C is shown on the color meter display when COMMUNICATION mode is ON Point the meter at the screen and activate the trigger once the target is made AutoCal 2 2 User Manual 4 35 020 100057 03 Rev 1 8 2011 Section 4 AutoCal Automatic Display Setup CHRISTIE 10 11 If necessary change the size of the on screen target Click Change Target Size The Target Size Selector dialog box appears Figure 4 37 Choose the Width and Height of the target Click Apply and OK Target Size Selector x Specify the target box size wiath 150 H Height 150 OK Apply Cancel Figure 4 37 Advanced Color Calibration Target Size Point the colorimeter at the specified target and click Proceed to take a measurement from the designated projector The wizard continues to prompt you to gather information from each projector and calibrate the brightness and or color as specified of each projector Continue to click Proceed as prompted NOTE Once Autocal has cali

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