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1. LF S s ery EIE pauls te abl pei 9 ha 4 z i Somes Q Q V d oD V e i VW A O d A U LLJ A O C O 4 o oD See Sees O J OQ xX o iJ US Introduction Thank you for using the Stacking Correction Tool Please read this User s Manual carefully to aid in the proper use of this product before using the Stacking Correction Tool e The Stacking Correction Tool is software that uses the GEQMETRIC CORRECTION function of the NEC projector to easily perform stacked projection 900 00000 8 gt te ed Terminology In this manual the term stacking correction is used to describe the following processes performed by the Stacking Correction Tool 1 Photographing the projected images of multiple projectors with a digital camera or a web camera 2 Perform comparisons and calculations so that the content of the projected images is Superimposed and create the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data 3 Send the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data to each projector NOTE 1 Unauthorized reproduction of a part of or all of the content of this manual is prohibited 2 The content of this manual is subject to change without notice 3 Great care has been given to the creation of the content of this manual however should you notice any questionable points errors or omissions please contact us 4 Notwithstanding section 3 NEC will not bear any responsibility for cl2. NEC Projector User Supportware and start it Names of the Stacking Correction Tool Screen Stacking Correction Tool Main Screen m Stacking Correction Tool File Options Help IP Address Projector Hame Resolution 1 TE tm E E WNP3250 Series 10244768 y TT INP3250 Series 024 768 E NP3250 Series 024 FB I NP3250 Series 1024x768 Destination of Geometric Correction Data O ee r Calibration Mode Master Projector C Auto Next ee 4 List of Connected Projectors Displays the connection order IP address projector name and resolution for the currently connected projectors Destination of Geometric Cor Select settings 1 to 3 of the projector s GEOMETRIC CORRECTION onscreen menu rection Data as the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data storage location after stacking correction Master Projector The projector that will serve as the master is determined and the projection image of another projector undergoes stacking correction so that it is in agreement with the pro jection image of the master projector In this instance the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION of the master projector does not change Auto When there is a screen frame the projection image is corrected so as to fit inside that frame When there is no frame correction is applied so that the area of the rectangle is maxi mized within the superimposed portion of the projection area The aspect ratio of the input signal is not maintained at this time
3. Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings dick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard InstallShield pal si CKING Correctio n Too InstallShield Wizarc Installing Stacking Correction Tool The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Stacking Correction Tool This may take several minutes Status Generating script operations for action Po InstallShield 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool 6 Click Install Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Scalable Display EasyStack The installation will start Setup will install Scalable Display EasyStack in the following folder To install in a different folder dick Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation To change the installation location click Browse and specify the installation location gram Files Scalable Disp Note DirectX 9 or later is required in the use of this application Sakis Disploy EnsyStack Setup If these terms have not been satisfied the screen to the right will aca aa WY installed be displayed Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the setup of DirectX Installation Screen DirectX 9 Welcome to setup for DirectX The DirectX setup wizard guides you
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5. been a selection of By detecting the most extreme corners i e stacking correction at the maximum allowable size the CORNERSTONE setting of all of the projectors will be reset and there will be no need to make the setting Note e The CORNERSTONE screen will not be displayed when making adjustments with the KEYSTONE screen or when setting GEOMETRIC CORRECTION To perform the CORNERSTONE adjustment hold down the 3D RE FORM button for 2 seconds or longer and clear the KEYSTONE adjustment values Likewise the KEYSTONE screen will not be displayed when making adjustments with the CORNERSTONE screen or when setting GEOMETRIC CORRECTION To perform the KEYSTONE adjustment hold down the 3D REFORM button for 2 seconds or longer and clear the CORNERSTONE adjustment values arr eeeeoeoeoeeoeeoeeeoeeeedeeoeeeoeeaeeea eee eee eaeeaeaeeoaeaeeoeaeeeoeaeeeeoeeeeeeee eee eee eee eee EE e When making settings on a number of projectors it will be convenient to use the optional remote control NPO2RC Us ing the projector CONTROL ID function one optional remote control will permit the operation of individual projectors or the operation of all projectors at once Please see the projector user s manual for information about the CONTROL ID setting e Setting a PROJECTOR NAME to a projector in advance will aid in recognition even in the list displayed in the Stacking Correction Tool Communication Settings and will be con
6. has been an increase or Update decrease of the number of network projectors when there P has been a change in the type of projector or some other ee change Communication J ere ee EEN Settings Specifies and searches the IP address of the projector ee ee The search method can be selected from the following two Input Address aie e Direct input and searching of the projector IP address e Specification and searching of a range with start address and end address Specifies an address and registers on a list the projectors Edit List that have been searched This also permits post registration editing and deletion and additions and searches by address specification Camera Setting Camera Setting Selects the type of camera Geometric Cor Changes the geometric correction settings of the projector rection Help This displays the help file of the Stacking Correction Tool Displays the version of the Stacking Correction Tool 15 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Names of the Calibration Screen Calibration Screen G Scalable Display mea Help Calibration ee 4 Starts the stacking correction Start Calibration When using a web camera clicking Start Calibration will start the utility software of the web camera Camera Setup Performs the angle of view check and other camera checks Quit Discontinues the correction and returns to the Stacking Correction Tool Calibrat
7. or more of free hard disk space A Note Use of the Stacking Correction Tool should be performed by an Administrator for Windows Vista and a Computer Administrator for Windows XP Required Components NET Framework 3 5 DirectX 9 Java Version 6 update 7 or later Supported Equipment NP3250 NP2250 NP1250 NP3250W Canon EOS Rebel XSi in North America Digital camera Canon EOS 450D in Germany Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Web camera Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks The number of pixels of the LCD panel of model NP3250W differs from that of the other 3 models therefore please use model NP3250W projectors with others NP3250W projectors Supported Screens Only flat screens are supported Curved screens are not supported Note also that proper calibration might not be possible for rear projection screens and other screens in which there is a large difference in brightness between the center and peripheral areas Steps up to Stacking Correction Install the Stacking Correction Tool Page 7 Install and connect the computer projector digital camera or web camera Page 11 Install the Stacking Correction Tool Page 14 Make adjustments to the projector digital camera or web camera Projector preparation Page 18 Digital camera or web camera preparation Page 19 Perform the Stacking Correction Page 20 Table of Contents Precautions in Projector Installation cc cc
8. projector connector of PC A Reference e Connections can also be made using commercially available BNC cable 12 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment Make connections as illustrated in the diagrams below when connecting video equipment other than the computer e g DVD players S video etc Component Signal Projector Projector Projector Component video cable Component video cable Y Cb Cr Y Cb Cr Y Cb Cr LOutput1 LOutput2 Outputs DVD component signal divider m Input Y Cb Cr Component video cable 2 output Component output DVD player S video signal apoapoai Coa e 5 Projector Projector Projector S video cable S video cable S video cable 1 2 3 L S video output S video signal divider S video input S video cable VIDEO S O output Video output DVD player Video deck A Reference e Connections can also be made via network using Image Express Utility 2 0 13 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Starting the Stacking Correction Tool The same Stacking Correction Tool starting method is used for Windows Vista and Windows XP Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Start All Programs
9. software of the web camera the pro jection image of the test pattern cannot be photographed with Calibration Screen of the Stacking Correction Tool Close the preview screen of the utility software and per form the calibration again Camera Initialization Error Camera initialization error e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible The programmer called a function A function not supported by the e Press the Dismiss button and return to the original that is not implemented camera was used screen Maximum value reached cannot in crease more The maximum value or the and minimum value of the adjustment Minimum value reached cannot de range has been reached crease more Too many spots found The correction points cannot be and properly detected from the test Too few spots found pattern e Press the Dismiss button and return to the original screen e Check whether the screen has become too bright from out side light striking it An appropriate photographic e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the range cannot be detected gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible The region found
10. through installation of DirectX Runtime Components Please read the following license agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement You must accept the agreement to continue the setup MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT DIRECTX END USER RUNTIME These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft J Corporation or based on where you live one ofits affiliates and you Please read them They apply to the software named above which includes the media on which you received it ifany The terms also apply to any Microsoft updates a I accept the agreement don t accept the agreement Back Ne xt gt E ince 7 Click Close 3 Scalable Display EasyStack Setup Installation Complete Setup was completed successfully This completes the installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Click Finish on the screen and close the setup program InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Stacking Correction Tool Click Finish to exit the wizard 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Uninstallation of the Stacking Correction Tool Windows Vista Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Uninstall a program under Control Panel and uninstall it Windows XP Select the Stacking Correction Tool from Add Remove Programs under Control Panel and uninstall it 10 2 Installation and Connection of Equi
11. Geometric Correction Data 1 Calibration Mode fe Master Projector f Auto Mert Scalable Display Help Calibration Start Calibration Four types of test image illustrated below will be projected onto the screen in order Note During the calibration please pay attention to the following points e Do not touch the installation platform of the camera or projector e Do not cut across in front of the camera e Do not let shadows from outside light fall upon the screen First Completely black image Second Completely white image E Third Image of dots Five dots at screen center Fourth Image of dots Screen full of dots 21 6 Performing Stacking Correction Test images for the number of projectors connected will be sent and projected Screens on which test images are projected will be photographed by digital camera or web camera and will be used as data for the calculation of stacking correction When an error message is displayed at the time of sending the test image and calibration cannot be com pleted please see Calibration Page 23 and Error Message List Page 25 There will be a return to the Stacking Correction Tool screen upon completion of the calibration 8 C i C k O K Stacking Correction Tool This completes the stacking correction Note e When GEOMETRIC CORRECTION is set KEYSTONE and CORNERSTONE cannot be selected e Hold do
12. Next Display the calibration screen Page 16 Exit Closes the Stacking Correction Tool Calibration Mode 14 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Stacking Correction Tool Menu File This opens the GCXS file with gcxs extension that was saved with Save as and sends the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data to each of the connected pro jectors When using a GCXS file to reproduce a projection that has undergone stacking correction the installation and connection condition of each projector must be the same as when the GCXS file was saved Fle options When there has been a change of the projector connection order installation po AA sition projection angle including tilt foot adjustment projection position including lens shift adjustment or other settings projection that has undergone stacking correction cannot be reproduced Save as can be selected This gathers the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data and the connection order of when stacking gach projector and saves it as stacking correction data in a GCXS file correction is completed Closes the Stacking Correction Tool Options The projectors that will be used in stacking correction are selected with this screen Select the type of network type of NIC network interface card with the topmost pull down menu Detects a projector that is connected to the network and dis Connect l plays it on a list Updates the list display when there
13. aims due to loss lost profit or other matters for reason of the use of this software Precautions in Projector Installation e Please pay attention to the installation so that the positioning of the ventilation outlet and the ventilation inlet of adjacent projectors is not too close A projector taking in the exhaust of an adjacent projector will result in overheating or other faults e Do not physically stack projectors one above the other Projectors that are physically stacked could fall causing damage and breakdown of the projectors Installation Example Using 2 Projectors In consideration of using this software we recommend an installation like the following when the installation combines 2 pro jectors Installation Examples Left side Front Right side Ventilation outlet Ventilation inlet Exhaust Intake Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet e Please request ceiling mount and other special installation at your store of purchase In stallation should never be undertaken by the customer Doing so could result in the projec tors falling or in injury A strong cabinet that will support the weight of the projectors should be used in this installation Do not stack the projectors directly one upon the other no e Please see the user s manual of the projector for information about the range of projection distance e Leave sufficient space to the left and right of the projectors so that there is no obstruction of projector
14. air intake and exhaust Obstruction of air intake and exhaust will result in a rise of the internal temperature of the projector and will cause breakdown Please read the projector User s Manual for other installation precautions 3 Restrictions on Projectors that Are to Be Installed e Install all projectors on the same network e Set all projectors to the same resolution e Use the same model to the extent possible When there is a difference in the brightness of the projectors the digital camera or web camera might not accurately read the projection image at the time of calibration There will also be a difference in brightness depending on the setting of the LAMP MODE therefore set the LAMP MODE to a uniform setting of either NORMAL or ECO for the projectors that are being installed e Please note that the use of this software for DESKTOP REAR and CEILING REAR projector projection methods is not supported Application Environment of the Stacking Correction Tool The following personal computer environment is recommended to provide convenient use of digital cameras or web cameras when calibrating Windows XP Pentium 4 2 4 GHz A processor of 2 8 GHz or higher is rec Pentium 4 1 4 GHz or AMD Athlon 1 GHz A Pentium 4 2 4 ommended GHZ processor or higher is recommended 512 MB RAM 1 GB or greater is recommended 128 MB RAM 256 MB or greater is recommended 1 GB or more of free hard disk space 1 GB
15. check the photographic image of the camera or the adjustment and position of the camera according to the error message eeeeeeoeeoeoaeoeaeoeseoaeaeaeoaesaeoaeseoenaeoaeaoeeoaeseeaoeaeeoeaeeaeaoeaeeoe edeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee eee e Make adjustments so that the overall projection image can be photographed as large as possible for example move the setup position of the digital camera or web camera or use the zoom function The projection image does not fall within the photographic range of the camera Please move the camera The projec hie DOLCE a view e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible The brightness at the periphery is low and the test pattern cannot be detected Unable to find a usable camera The camera that was specified and with the camera settings cannot No Camera Found be found e Check that the model has been correctly selected with Camera Setting under Options e Check the connections of the camera power supply and USB cable e Check that the model has been correctly selected with Camera Setting under Options The camera that was specified with the camera settings cannot be found Could not initialize the Canon cam era e When calibration is performed with the preview screen started on the utility
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17. en there is a difference in brightness between projectors recogni tion of the contour or the position and form of the test image may not be pos Has the brightness of each of the projec sible with one of the projection images tors been adjusted Note also that a difference in brightness may arise from a difference of the setting of the projector LAMP MODE therefore each projector should be set to the same setting See the projector user s manual for information about the LAMP MODE setting Please use a model that is supported by the Stacking Correction Tool as list Is the digital camera or web camera com ed on Page 4 Note also that even though a supported model is used please patible with the Stacking Correction Tool check whether the model is properly selected with Camera Setting under Options Page 15 20 When the automatic adjustment function of the digital camera or web camera Is the digital camera or web camera set as l S o is enabled an error may occur during calibration Please set the digital cam specified by the Stacking Correction Tool l era or web camera as described on Page 19 Make adjustments so that the overall projection image can be photographed as large as possible for example move the setup position of the digital cam era or web camera or use the zoom function When using the web camera even when the entire projection image is gath ered within the photographic range in the supplied util
18. ion Progress Displays the progress of the calibration as a percentage 16 3 Stacking Correction Tool Settings Camera Setup Screen Camera Setup Connected tothe Camera CanonEOS Please 1 Set the manual mode of the camera Settings and adjust its focus 2 Make sure the camera can see all of the projected images 3 Make sure the gain is set for sufficient contrast between dark regions and bright regions Show Test Pattern on Projecto 1 2 3 4 Take Another Picture Hint Aperture Shutter Current ISO Speed Unknown Current Resolution High Change Zoom Out Zoom In Depending on the camera items marked with might not function Sends a 15 x 15 dot test pattern to the projector of the specified number Show Focus Pattern on Projector The number of connected projectors is displayed Maximum of 4 Zoom Out Zoom In Adjusts the zoom of the digital camera The photographs that have been taken will be displayed A 7 Note Either when using a digital camera or a web camera set up so that the projection image fits this preview screen Even though the projection image fits the preview screen of the utility software supplied with the web camera the projection image might extend beyond the photographic range in the Camera Setup preview Preview Screen screen If this occurs adjust the position or angle of the web camera take a phot
19. ity software preview screen the projection image might be shifted outside of the photographic range in the Camera Setup preview screen If this happens it will not be possible to complete stacking correction and a message will be displayed to move the camera eile CMe A Wihin tie Preview Screen of the Web Camera Setup Preview photographic range of the digital camera Camera Utility Software Screen or web camera 7 Calibration After checking the items of the previous page if an error still occurs during calibration it is possible that the quality of the im age photographed by the digital camera or web camera is insufficient and cannot be recognized Please pay attention to the points described below and make adjustments of the photographic image using the camera setup screen or the utility of the web camera then try the calibration Set a higher resolution of the camera the camera e Perform the gain adjustment while observing the preview screen e Set up and adjust the camera so that the background of the screen e g walls etc does not enter the photographic range of When there is a difference in brightness between the screen and the background an error may occur during calibration Camera Adjustment Examples Aim at the right image and adjust the camera so that the difference in brightness between the test image and the screen becomes distinct Photographic Screen is too Bright Adjust the gain and the e
20. jeCtoOrs ccceseceessesenseeesensceseesenscesecsessonsenseseoaes 18 5 Preparation of the Digital Camera or Web Camera ccscssscsseceeesseeeeeees 19 6 Performing Stacking Correction ccscccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesescneeeeeeeeeeeeneseneees 20 PAN DV AO Er EE E E E E 23 8 List of Error Messages sannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 25 1 Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool Preparation 1 Double click SCTxxx exe The installation screen will be displayed A Note Save the downloaded Stacking Correction Tool file to the desired location The same installation procedure is used for Windows Vista and Windows XP Installing the Stacking Correction Tool bar SCALENE Preparing to Install Stacking Correction Tool Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the _ program setup process Please wait Extracting Stacking Correction Tool msi Java version 6 update 7 or later and NET Framework 3 5 are required in the use of the Stacking Correction Tool If these terms have not been sat isfied the screen to the right will be displayed when starting SCTxxx exe When Install is selected a connection will be made with the Internet and downloading of the required component files from the distribution source site will begin When the download is completed the setup program will start automati cal
21. ly Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the setup When making a new installation of NET Framework 3 5 on Windows XP i e an older version of NET Framework has not been installed the required component files will have a size of about 63 MB and about 20 MB when using Windows Vista It could take a considerable time from the start of downloading to the completion of installation Also if requested to restart Windows after installing NET Framework 3 5 please follow the instructions and restart Windows The installa tion of the Stacking Correction Tool will continue after restarting Win dows If connection cannot be made with the Internet use another computer that can connect with the Internet and access the URL listed below then download the required component files and use them Java http www java com en NET Framework 3 5 http msdn microsoft com en us netframework default aspx Stacking Correction Tool requires that the following requirements be installed on your computer prior to installing this application Click Install to begin installing these requirements Status Requirement Pending Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 Fx x86 Pending Java 2 Runtime Environment 6 0 Update 7 Java Installation Screen Ta IS Java Setup Welcome Welcome to Java and JavaFX Java will make your Internet experience richer JavaFX extends the power of Java and delivers imme
22. ng location by the Stacking Correction Tool 20 oe 1 f Resolution Destination of Geometric Corection Data zi r Calibration Mode f Master Projector Auto Ment Ey Projector List Projector List Intel R PRO 1000 MT Network Connection IP Address BA ae LT BA Se LETH Connect Update Input Address Edit List NPS250 Series NP3250 Series IO Camera Setting m Camera Type Selection Canon ka Canon Logitech Logicoal D agi IH Stacking Correction Tool File Options Help 5 IF Address Resolution 024768 M NP3250 Series 024768 Projector Hame INP3250 Series 5 Select the Type of Stacking Correction When the master projector has been determined and stacking correction is going to be performed this set ting selects which projector in the group will be made the master 6 Click Next The calibration screen will be displayed Click Camera Setup and perform the camera adjust ments Page 17 24 When the web camera is connected perform the required settings with the utility software that came with the web camera Page 24 7 Click Start Calibration Calibration will start 6 Performing Stacking Correction O Stacking Correction Tool E E File Options Help IP Address Projector Hame Resolution 1 E te OO INP3250Seres 1024768 2 E mE E N NP3250 Series TD a A GQ a a a CENT Destination of
23. ocation click Change and specify the installation location A screen notifying that the installation preparation has been completed will be displayed Click Install The installation will begin As the installation proceeds installation will start for applica tions required in the operation of the Stacking Correction Tool 5 Click OK A screen for verifying the installation location will be displayed Note If a language selection screen is displayed select the lan guage and click OK Installation of the Stacking Correction Tool 4 Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield Wizara License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCESS IT PROVIDES THE AGREEMENT CLICK THE I do not accept the terms in the license agreement BUTTON AND THE INSTALLATION PROCESS WILL NOT _ CONNTTIAT TOC I accept the terms in the license agreement I do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield Click Next to install to this folder or dick Change to install to a diffe Install Stacking Correction Tool to C Program Files NEC Projector User Supportware Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield lt Bak J next gt cancel JH Stacking Correction Tool InstallShield Wizarc Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation
24. ograph with Take Another Picture and perform the setup while checking When using a digital camera the results of adjusting the gain shutter speed resolu tion and zoom will be photographed automatically and will be displayed on the pre view screen Finish Closes the Camera Setup 17 4 Preparation of the Projectors The projectors used in the stacking correction will now be prepared Please refer to the user s manual of the projector in con junction with the description given in this manual 1 Install and connect the projectors that will be used and project them onto the screen The portion of projectors that will be used Connection of the Equipment Page 11 2 Adjust the Projectors Refer to the projector user s manual and perform the following ad justments e Adjust so that the projection image of each projector enters the screen e Set LAMP MODE to the same setting for each of the projectors e Make image quality adjustments projection position adjustments and zoom and focus adjustments as re quired e When performing the stacking correction in conjunction with the projection screen of the master projector perform the CORNERSTONE adjustment for the projector that will be the master If the projection image of the master projector is distorted stacking correction will be also performed for the other projectors in conjunc tion with the distorted projection image When there has
25. pment Connections for Stacking Correction LAN seueeeeeee cae ot ot ot s Digital camera Web camera E oe To digital connector mE To USB port To LAN port Computer for stacking correction A Te A OET Note e Install the digital camera or web camera facing the projection image e The photographic coverage of the digital camera or web camera is 30 e Plug each projector into a power outlet e Connect each of the projectors to the same network e Use LAN cable that supports Category 5 or higher for the connection to the network 11 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment Connections for Projecting an Image RGB Signal i Projector l VGA signal cable 3 8 Mini D Sub 15 pin Computer Analog RGB input To displayed output connector Mini D Sub 15 pin VGA signal cable amp Note e When the projectors are connected with a daisy chain connection the RGB video signal will be attenuated and its projection might not be possible Use an RGB signal divider as illustrated in the above connection diagram Daisy Chain Connection G MONITOR OUT D ken olleg 8e9e988888888888904 88 To Computer 1 input RGB output of the next
26. rsive media and content across all the screens of your li As part of the installation and update process some non personal information is sent to Sun to help us improve our performance For more details induding how to disable this transfer see http java com data Java View License Agreement k You must accept the license agreement by dicking S un Java Fx the Accept button to download the product T change destnaton fer NET Framework 3 5 Installation Screen g 3 Microsoft NET Framework 3 5 SP1 Setup Welcome to Setup Net Framework Be sure to carefully read and understand all the rights and restrictions described in the license terms You must accept the license terms before you can install the software MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPLEMENTAL a e e Press the Page Down key to see more text I have read and ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement I DO NOT ACCEPT the terms of the License Agreement Send information about my setup experiences to Microsoft Corporation Details regarding the data collection policy Download File Size 151 MB Download Time Estimate 6 hr 8 min 56 kbps 40 min 512 kbps Select I accept the terms in the license agree ment and click Next Please read the content of the END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT carefully A screen for verifying the installation location will be displayed Click Next To change the installation l
27. seems to use a very small using roughly xx by yy pixels in the camera e Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in bright ness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible Error Writing Image NEC Projector There is an error in communica e Check the condition and connections of the projector and IP address tion with the projector perform the calibration again e Check the photographic image of the camera and adjust the camera or move the camera position so that the entire test pattern can be read Also darken the peripheral illumi nation as much as possible Found Maximum Colors of rrr ggg There is insufficient brightness bbb with a highest possible value of and the test pattern cannot be de 255 tected The correction points cannot be Unable to find a grid from the spots properly detected from the test pattern Trademarks Microsoft Windows Windows Vista NET Framework and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Micro soft Corporation in the United States and other countries Java is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Powered by Scalable Display Technologies Protected by US Patent 6 456 339 and patents pending scalable ae DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES Canon and EOS are registered trademarks of Canon
28. tomatic RightLight Settings Off mark Exposure Gain l l l Uncheck the Use Automatic Settings check mark adjustment Advanced l o Select Off from among Off 50 Hz Europe and 60 Hz North Settings Anti Flicker Off l America LED Control Off Select Off from among Off On and Automatic 2 Make a Connection to the Computer Using the USB Cable Connection of the Equipment Page 11 Use the USB connection cable that comes with the digital camera or the web camera To the USB port of the computer 19 6 Performing Stacking Correction The stacking correction will be performed after completion of the connections of the projectors digital camera or web camera and the computer 1 Start the Stacking Correction Tool 2 Select the Projectors Select Communication Settings of the Options menu then select the network type enter a check mark for the projectors that will be used click Connect and add to the list Up to a maximum of 4 projectors can be used in stacking correction 3 Select the Camera Select the camera type with Camera Setting un der Options 4 Select the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data storage location The default setting is 1 A Note In the projector GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data has already been registered in 1 to 3 as the default setting The existing GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data of the selected number will be overwritten in the savi
29. venient at the time of installation Please see the projector user s manual for information about the PROJECTOR NAME setting 18 5 Preparation of the Digital Camera or Web Camera The digital camera or web camera used in the stacking correction will now be prepared Please refer to the user s manual of the digital camera or web camera in conjunction with the description given in this manual 1 Perform Settings of the Digital Camera or Web Camera that Will Be Used Optimal camera settings will be made for the stacking correction Set the digital camera or web camera as described below Digital Camera Select M Manual exposure from among the five applicable EE EEE nana digitateaniera bod exposure modes of A DEP automatic depth of field priority g AE M manual exposure Av aperture priority AE Tv shut ter priority AE and P program AE Focus mode switch on the digital ME Select MF manual focus from among the two modes of AF camera body automatic focus and MF manual focus Stabilizer switch on the digital cam OFF Set the stabilizer switch to OFF era body Web Camera Install the utility software that comes with the web camera and after startup perform the settings as described below Webcam Focus Manual Focus Change to Manual Focus when Auto Focus is selected Settings White Balance Manual Uncheck the Auto check mark a l l Uncheck the Use Automatic RightLight Settings check Use Au
30. wn the 3D REFORM button for 2 seconds or longer to clear the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data that has been set e GEOMETRIC CORRECTION performs an electrical correction and as such there may be a resultant drop in brightness or deterioration of picture quality e Exceeding the limits of the correction or other factors may result in distortion of the picture or correction not be ing applied at all A Reference e After correction fine adjustment is permitted with lens shift or lens zoom focusing e Changes of conditions following installation and other factors may result in a shift of the image on the screen Regu lar use of Stacking correction will maintain the accuracy 22 7 Calibration In calibration differences in brightness on the screen are identified and calculations are performed Also for the purpose of the calculations the contour of the projection image and the position and shape of the test image are photographed with a digital camera or a web camera If an error message is displayed during the calibration first check the items listed below Item to Check Cause and Action to Take l l The number of pixels of the LCD panel of the model NP3250W differs from Has the resolution of each of the projectors l l other projectors therefore the NP3250W cannot be used at the same time as been adjusted models NP3250 NP2250 and NP1250 To the extent possible use the same model of projector in the stacking cor rection Wh
31. xposure Note Completion of calibration may not be possible in situations such as the following Camera Preview Screen ihe TERPS CO Sa Pee i E E 8tieags ALLL TTT Stisaen s SAAL S8etteeans SERFS eee ee een SPCC eeees FRECEP Eee eee TECC Cee ewes The Contour of the Projected Image Falls Out Extraneous Light Enters the Photo side of the Photographic Range graphic Range TESS Eee eee ee E PERSE eewes PERS ERP ee Adjust the installation position of the camera so that the contour of the pro jection image fits into the photographic Use the camera zoom function or adjust the installation position so that extraneous light does not enter the photographic range range When making adjustments with the web camera utility software perform the adjustments after exiting the Calibra tion Screen and the Camera Setup screen to permit the post adjustment values to be reflected Making adjust ments while the Calibration Screen or Camera Setup screen is displayed will result in the values returning to what they were at the time of beginning the correction 24 8 List of Error Messages When an error occurs during the calibration and a message is displayed please refer to the table below and respond as indi cated A Fn OOO e Error messages extract a portion of the display content e Rarely an error message that is not listed in this manual may be displayed If this happens
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