VIOSO Anyblend 1.1 User Manual
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1. 3 2 Toolbar The toolbar provides frequently used functions in the form of tools ANYBLEN Files Multidisplay Extras Help T ag TE Home Colors Blending Desktop Hooking Device Warping Options Manager e Home Overview over the main functions of VIOSO Anyblend e Device Manager This is where you can change the settings for connected devices e Colors This is where you can correct color rendering on the projectors e Warping This is used to adjust the shape of the projection image e Edge Blending This is used to adjust the blending area of the multi display manually and to adjust how far how far the geometric correction is used e Options This is where you can change the program settings such as the language and startup behavior e Desktop Hooking This button hooks the Windows Desktop on to your calibrated multi display DIE vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 3 3 Using Devices VIOSO Anyblend also allows you to access connected input devices e g a live camera for playback in addition to files In addition the selected output devices projectors or displays can be changed and adjusted Click the Device Manager tool or select Settings gt Device Manager from the menu to open Device Manager and display all available input and output devices Use the mouse to select the input device blue on the screen and output device green on the screen to be used s soon as the corresponding device2. Changes the magnification level CTRL G DONNY Shifts the area of the image selected for magnification Closes VIOSO Anyblend Displays the next element in the playback list DIZ vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 10 2 Direct Warping Keyboard Commands Projector or Display These keyboard shortcuts are available when the mouse pointer is over the output display i e over the content being presented This is indicated by the mouse pointer which changes into red crosshairs The Direct Warping option also has to be selected F8 i h Jump to the previous support point VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 12 VIOSO contacts Should there be any questions which cannot be answered in the help section please tell us about them If you have any questions or suggestions you can reach also us on the phone on weekdays from 9 00 am to 17 00 pm Please have the serial number of your copy protection dongle ready VIOSO GmbH Ronsdorferstr 77a D 40233 Dusseldorf Tel 49 211 544 75 33 0 Fax 49 211 544 75 33 33 E mail info vioso com Internet www vioso com Documentation Status Last reviewed 22 02 2012 VIOSO Anyblend version 1 1
3. Windows Desktop to Compound Display 1 SAMO37C Display and apply De activate hooking by clicking the Desktop Button E smooth border E keep aspect ratio After the desktop hooking is enabled you can start your applications on the whole blended display Please note For an optimal user experience the display management should be set to a spanned display ATI Display Group NVIDIA Mosaic VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 8 2 Defining a Region of Interest ROI When combining multiple displays to a Display Group or Mosaic the graphic card adds the resolution of the single displays Since we have an overlap between the projectors the resolution the graphic card sends is higher than the actual resolution Example Resolution of three displays Native resolution created when displays are combined 3072x768 Actual resolution resulting from the graphic card resolution minus overlap 2772x768 This difference between the output resolution and the native resolution causes a deformation of the hooked Desktop The option Desktop ROI allows you to prevent the deformation effect by cutting parts of the desktop content The field Left and Top describe the starting point of the region to be displayed Thus the value 0 0 means the upper left corner The next two fields specify the number of pixels in height and ANYBLEND 2s width that are to be dis
4. 4 1 Warping There are four typical cases for manual distortion correction Case 1 The sides of the projected image are of different length e g the projector is angled laterally Drag the red corners to the smallest size of the projected image Projertionsfldche Case 2 The upper and lower sides of the projected image are of different length e g the projector is tilted vertically Drag the red corners with the mouse in order to straighten the sides Projextionsfidche Case 3 H The projected image is larger than the projection surface e g the projector is too far away from the projection surface Drag the red corners to the size of the projection surface using the mouse Projextionsfidche VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Case 4 All 4 sides of the projected image are of different length e g the projector is tilted laterally and vertically In this extreme situation only VIOSO Presenter can generate a rectangular projected image In order to do so drag the red corners as shown in the illustration Projektionsflache Function overview LAMAER Warping toolbar Files Multidisplay Extras Help Corner point keystoning Side point scaling Move projection Rotate projection ul i 2 166 show test image Options via right click on drag area e Grid size X Y Increase and decrease number of grid points for manual distortion e Interpolation and extrapol
5. start from selected item Shift F5 start slideshow F6 stop slideshow add images amp video Open context menu via right import PowerPoint vV keep aspect ratio click screen shaping reset screen test image blank screen Live off Select LIVE off from the context menu to close the presentation area VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 4 Manual Image Correction VIOSO Anyblend offers a number of useful tools that greatly simplify the use of your projectors For example you can straighten the projected image in seconds or adjust specific color values to the respective environment with a few mouse clicks Troublesome adjustments using the projector menu e g keystone settings are eliminated VIOSO Anyblend supports true color geometrically correct projections onto unconventional surfaces e g masonry painted walls etc This requires connecting a digital video camera see system requirements to your notebook or PC in addition to your projectors All of the image correction functions are described below Manual correction options are described below followed by a more detailed explanation of automatic image correction Note e Some functions are only supported and or activated after automatic image correction Until this process is completed those functions are grayed out and therefore inactive e To change the output device use Device Manager as described in Section 3 5
6. E EEE JICA ki R Geometry 100 N Contrast 34 a Bnightness Lod camera based color BB stacking harmdedge After all projectors are calibrated a compound display can be created Therefore start the calibration assistant choose the singularly calibrated displays now marked with an asterisk Select preceeding setup on the next window VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual VIOSO Anyblend will now calculate a compound display out of the selected prior calibrated projectors The result will only be satisfying if the camera and the projectors were not moved during the whole calibration process The camera must capture the whole scenery and is not allowed to move during the calibration of all single projectors Calibrating each projector one by one allows you to optimize your for each projector more efficient without having to run the calibration for the other ones Besides it offers the chance to enhance the calibration of a distinct display in a compound display without having to run the calibration for all included displays again This feature is very helpful when you want to create a compound display on difficult surfaces VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 7 Manual Multi Display Setup 2 Select surface Sometimes it is not possible to use a camera for Simple surface is suitable for all plain and slightly curved white ie Goes To aaa I E me based e use the calibration e p if the camera
7. e Interpolation method Here you switch between linear and cubic support point interpolation Linear interpolation is suitable for corners edges etc while cubic interpolation is suitable for rounded surfaces Cubic interpolation is the default VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Projektionsbild cubic j Projektionsflache Linear support point interpolation For Cubic support point interpolation For corners stairs etc cycloramas columns etc e Extrapolation method This is where you select the extrapolation method used for cubic warping The changes affect the details Making changes to these settings is generally not required Directly on the Projector Once you check off On Projector you can easily warp the projection image directly by using the mouse In order to do so select the checkbox and then use the available support points see preceding section visualized as red spheres in the projection image O Support point smar a ojeerne Q Active support point Support point visualization on the projector Now move the mouse out of the main screen onto the projector VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Bewegen Sie Ihren Cursor rechts aus dem Bildschirm SEN cay i projecting fi pe BE 1 w ns Der Cursor wird zum Fadenkreuz The mouse pointer appears as crosshairs Position the crosshairs close to the support point you want to move An inverse selection shows wh
8. is not able to Preceeding setup For any other kind select any surface capture all the projectors or the canvas reflects DE e too much interfering light Any surf hrati i A cuea Therefore a calibration can be accomplished L Simple surface Preceding setup manually without camera KManual setup Start the calibration assistant as described in chapter 6 After selecting the target displays on the next window the manual calibration type can be chosen by selecting manual setup and clicking next This window then will show up 9 Manual setup Warp every projector to make overlapping zones match Scale Deform mode click to toggle Mouse inverted Show Test image ESET Wes Select Display to align Calculate calibration mu VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual This window contains the tools know from the warping chapter In addition there is the mouse invert button that should be activated when working looking at the projected image The test image must be arranged in position and size so that aberrations in the overlap area of the projectors can be identified easily 9 Manual setup Warp every projector to make overlapping zones match amp UE WD Ai Ii 0 259 94 440 FEAE 2 Planar geometry I Caleate Blending K 7 wl Use the tools to position the test image for an optimal better visualization of the alignment of the projectors 9 Manual setup Wa
9. to get a more ie OTT ET pong realistic image of the surface Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 6 Adjusting the camera interference level In the next step select the interference level used for rastering the test patterns The objective is to obtain continuous lines with no visible camera interference see illustration below Experiment with the controls in order to achieve optimum results 6 Threshold adjustment Lx a Sos Lines are too thin Adjust the threshold to make all lines continuous and distinguishable 3 2 a nd not Adjust the line width if this is not possible continuously visible Lines are too thick and no longer visible at the top edge J Line width centre of the image The level is set too high VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Note regarding the Line Weight control The line weight should primarily be selected so that the lines are continuous However thin lines are preferable since thick lines are related to the risk of excessive camera brightness Note regarding the Level Control Set the level control so that all lines are easily visible at the edges and in the corners of the test image striped pattern However be sure to avoid visible interference patterns Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 7 Inspecting the test pattern size Adjust the dot size to make sure all of them can be ident
10. to verify the settings e Automatic focus off e Automatic white balance AWB off e Exposure Manual set e Shutter speed manual set e Shutter speed set to the lowest value e g 1 50 Hint How to test whether Autofocus or AWB is deactivated Move your hand up and down right in front of the camera If the camera does not automatically adjust the image automatic settings are disabled which is mandatory for camera based wall correction You also should mask the live picture shown in the alignment window with the tools on the left side so that the camera only recognizes the important areas 4 Camera alignment Align the camera to the entire projection area and focus it Ajust Masking tools shutter and aperture to produce a bright but not outshined image Mask all areas outside the actual desired projection Masking RGB 1280x1024 10 0 Fps Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 5 Adjusting the camera brightness You can manually adjust the brightness using the corresponding control The color of the surface visible in the camera image must be optimized for color rendering that is as realistic as possible not too dark or too bright 5 Brightness adjustment Adjust the brightness of the projector The camera image should neither be outshined nor obfuscated Live image for instant feedback Avoid a bad camera image Try
11. Filename RoC amp _ OSG FullHD Background AVi0 O FullHD CompleteTest Start a new camera based 250 FullHD Whit ae acme setup for a blended desktop lOSO FullHD Black Load and apply a previous saved blended desktop H device a EEEE manager settings Playlist With this list you can manage the media files you want to show Drag amp drop and a context menu on right click are available Minimize program Clicking this icon minimizes the program interface offering you a full view of your desktop You do not have to close the program in order to edit your projection slides or carry out other tasks on your computer Launch Help Clicking this icon launches this help manual DI vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Close program Please click this icon once you have successfully completed your projection or presentation and wish to close the program You are asked to confirm this choice before the program closes Main menu and toolbar Use the items in the menu to access program functions directly the currently selected tool is identified in color Please see Section 3 2 for more information about the toolbar Note Some of the functions described here may not be available depending on the version of VIOSO Anyblend you selected Function area and function bar This is the main part of the program Various windows buttons and input fields are displayed in this area depending on the selected function
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13. a and projectors Tips for optimum camera setup are also included Hardware Setup In order to begin projecting or carrying out automatic image correction all required components notebook PC projectors and camera if applicable must be connected properly and the software must be installed DI vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Projector Configuration Ensure all projectors are properly connected to your PC Focus the projectors onto the desired projection surface The projection should be as clear as possible and the brightness of the surroundings should be adapted according to the light output of the projectors Ensure that the projectors are set up so they are stable since they should not be moved during and after calibration VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 3 Using VIOSO Anyblend The fundamental use of VIOSO Anyblend is easy to explain Simply drag amp drop images videos and PowerPoint presentations into the program pane in order to display them Images and videos can be output to the projectors quickly and easily This section of the manual explains specific VIOSO Anyblend functions The manual is based on the structure of the 3 main categories Playback Image Correction Extras in the user interface First the essential program components are first described in more detail 3 1 Program Components Minimize Launch Close Playlist program Help program ANYBLEND E Files Multidisplay Extras Help
14. at startup to local conditions for example in case of fixed installations The following description of command line parameters is based on calling the program using the Windows prompt Consult your Windows documentation for other ways to call the program using command line parameters 9 1 Calling the Program File from Commandline By default the VIOSO Anyblend program files are located under C Program Files VIOSO Anyblend If you selected a different directory during installation the program files will be found there First switch to the program directory example cd C Programme VIOSO VIOSO Anyblend The name of the executable file that launches the program is anyblend exe A simple program start is accomplished with the following command anyblend VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 9 2 Overview of Command Line Parameters The following command line parameters are available and may be combined as desired Applies the configuration file FILE c FILE blend Fig m Displays the media file FILE1 video FILE1 FILE2 i l or image file in Media Manager anyblend m movie avi additional files are added to the list Minimizes the program s user h prog anyblend h interface at startup repeat plays the show unlimited times Shows the content in fullscreen at anyblend f startup Shows the media file zoomed in anyblend z z Note It s mandatory to specify one C k
15. ation method Toggle between linear and cubic interpolation cubic is for projection on curved surfaces e Reset Resets all grid points to their initial positions e Rotate to Rotates the projected image to fixed angles e Mirror Flips the projected image vertically or horizontally VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 4 2 Extended Warping Options In addition to the basic warping functionality VIOSO Anyblend offers additional projection warping tools These tools allow you to adapt the projection to cycloramas corners stairs etc This extended functionality is available in two places Context Menu Warping Dialogue Right Click grid size grid size Y interpolation method extrapolation method rotate to d mirror d w Warping w on projector Extended warping functionality VIOSO Anyblend Right click anywhere in the warping dialogue The context menu is displayed It contains the entries Grid Points X and Grid Points Y in addition to two entries to select the interpolation and extrapolation method all of which refer to the extended warping functionality You can also change these settings in the warping dialogue You will find it by selecting Warp and then clicking Options e Grid points Use this function to insert warping support points on the horizontal and vertical axis Support points correspond to nodes on the warping grid Refining the warping grid with 4x4 support points
16. ctly from http download vioso com In either case you may test our software for 30 days free of charge The installation wizard starts when double clicked Please refer to the installation procedure for further details Activation In order to prevent unauthorized use of ViIOSO Anyblend the software you have purchased must be activated The activation dialogue is automatically displayed when V OSO Anyblend is started You may choose to activate the software immediately or test it for up to 30 days Please note that activation should take place within the 30 day trial period in order to guarantee a smooth activation process Activation of smartprojecting warp X N ote i S The VIOSO Anyblend software can only be I have a Serial Number and I want to activate smartprojecting wal ETSA activated once If you wish to use VIOSO Anyblend sorsi runber You donithavo a Serisi iber on a second computer or if you delete the software you require a new license prior to installation I want to evaluate smartprojecting warp there are 30 day s left to evaluate vary activate you can use the evaluation version in a time imited You can evaluate smartprojecting warp for another 30 day s After that you have to activate nod smartprojecting warp to further use the product Next 2 2 Hardware Setup and Configuration This section contains all required information regarding the setup and configuration of the camer
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18. egarding suitable projection surfaces e The projection surface and projectors have to remain motionless e The surface must not be so dark that the projectors are unable to create an image of sufficient brightness and contrast e Reflecting surfaces such as shimmering or gleaming synthetic materials cannot be used Metal and glass surfaces are also unsuitable e Ambient light must be reduced to a minimum The correction effect becomes more pronounced as ambient light is reduced VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 6 2 Executing camera based setup for edge blending Before starting the calibration the projectors should be adjusted manually so that the overlap of the projectors is as accurate as possible Choose menu item Settings gt Wall Correction in the main menu Click button 1 in order to launch the calibration wizard ANYBLEND Files Multidisplay Extras Help T o BEng edge blending gradient gamma plateau surface correction After h contrast l Toggle correction of brightness surface geometry detail i camera bas d wall correction 1 Click here to start calibration After setup Toggle correction of surface color VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 1 Select your projectors Choose the projectors you want to combine to a entire display by selecting them from the list shown Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 1 Select projector s a Select projector
19. ess and color of the displayed content as required under the menu item Color Settings You can also format the shape of the projection as desired via Warping display VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 6 3 Creating a compound display from singularly calibrated projectors When creating a multi display on difficult surfaces it can be helpful to handle each projector individually To do so simply choose only one of the available projectors form the list of the calibration assistant Proceed as described in chapter 6 1 Select projector s 1 Select projector s e Select projectors El Display 3 E WE Display Z SANDE D E Display 1 SAMMIT a Select projectors E Display 1 SAMITA W Display SANDE E Display 3 SANDED Extended desktop Extended desktop Calibrate the projectors one by one 1 Select projector s 2 Sehect surlace E 9 Final Adjustments Adjust brightness contrast positon and warping of the propection image All this settings can be adjusted later tas Simpe surtace is Sustable for all plain and Shghthy curved white canvas types To combine previously made camera basad setups use Preceeding sefug For any other kird select any surface Select surface Any surlace eo Select propector s Extended desktop E E E Cisplay 1 SAMO g Dieplay SANLE zO B Display 3 SANDEZD Simple surtace Preceding setup E Manual setup
20. ich support point is currently active IMPORTANT NOTE Warping directly on the projector is not supported following camera based calibration However all warping functionality in the warping dialogue remains available VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Keyboard Control Directly on the Projector You may use the keyboard as an alternative to moving support points using the mouse In order to do so select the corresponding options in the Warp dialogue You can also move the support points using the keyboard in this window This is even more accurate The following keyboard commands are now available to you Shows the user interface when hidden behind the output a Jump to the previous support point F8 Increase the horizontal control points X axis VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 4 3 Color Settings Manually Adjusting Projection Colors You can use the Colors tool or select Settings gt Colors from the menu to quickly solve typical projection color issues ANYBLEND Files Multidisplay Extras Help e Contrast brightness The sliders allow you to control the contrast and brightness of the projected image in detail e Color channels Three sliders allow you to control each color channel of the projected image This affects the overall brightness until the sliders are synchronized VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 5 Screen Split Feature Some multihead graphics cards allow the combination of distinct di
21. ified correctly Avoid red dots these mean mismeasurement Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 7 Inspect surface Lx 7 Inspect surface ez Adjust dot size to make sure all of them can be identified correctely Adjust dot size to make sure all of them can be identified correctely whithin the unmasked area whithin the unmasked area E proceed hands off mz E proceed hands off VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 8 Processing the calibration The calibration process is fully automated The progress bar visualizes the current status of the calibration process The process of sampling the entire surface takes approximately 1 minutes per projector used in the multi display Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration IMPORTANT NOTE The projectors and camera must not be moved while calibration is in progress indicated by the output of moving test patterns from the projector In addition the measurement process must not be interrupted by external influences e g changes in ambient light persons between the projector and projection surface 9 Calibrating further projectors are errors in the displayed image simply go back to the adjustment of the parameters and optimize them for the next measurement Repeat until the result is satisfying NO ma Continue by clicking the next button The calibration assistant will Inspect this single projection Changes zam pi here wi
22. is active and the corresponding functions are available the box below the device 3 is activated so that additional settings can be selected ANYBLEND Files Multidisplay Extras Help FTeevwlt amp What do you want to show 3 Device specific functions B anti aliasing keep aspect ratio Note If the desired devices are not available check the connections and ensure the drivers are properly installed There may be a brief recognition delay after a new device is connected VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 3 4 Options In order to change general program settings choose this tool by clicking the button on the toolbar or select Extras gt Options from the menu ANYBLEND FTeevwt amp s sbeabions screen split cee Device 1 SNYOSFA v 1x1 single display Felitelirere teem English US E run in show mode E run with system startup check for updates at next startup E auto load configuration file e Screen split This setting splits a compound display created by the graphics cards into physical distinct displays for a camera based setup see chapter 5 for more details about splitting displays e Language This is where you can change the language for the program interface e Run minimized If activated the program minimizes immediately after startup as a taskbar icon This comes in handy when setting up a kiosk or installation e Run with system startup If activated the program starts immedia
23. ition an warping of the projection image All this settings can be aciusted later too Adjust geometry use i gern e This contrast refers to the calibrated images ey SS sristiness Vie See This brightness is adjusted on the camera Sp 919 A measured values 11 Finishing the calibration process 8 Processing The automatic setup is finished A new compound display has been created Use the device manager to put a testing image on the compound display and do final adjustments IMPORTANT NOTE Put a testing image on the compound image first before activating windows desktop hooking Click this button to complete the calibration process After calibration is complete you have to assign your input to the new camera based output in the device manager VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual ANYBLEND Files Multidisplay Extras Help What do you want to show Windows Desktop Files Datapath VisionRGB E Dat Where to display it Display 1 SAMO37C Display 2 SANDE2D 0 0 Display 2 SANDE2D 0 1 Display Compound 174 smooth border keep aspect ratio Assign designated input to compound output and apply LZ options s After that you can play back your digital content as usual by dragging your images or videos under the menu item Pics Videos or directly from the desktop via Device Manager During playback you can manually adjust the brightn
24. lidesh 1 r t ontent playback as a slideshow anyblend s repea s repeat or more media files to show use m or c Examples of command line parameter combinations anyblend h m movie avi VIOSO Anyblend is minimized on startup h and launched in LIVE mode r the video file movie avi is played back once anyblend f z h c config sps s repeat VIOSO Anyblend starts in fullscreen mode f and fully zoomed in without 3D effect it s user interface is minimized on startup h and the previously saved configuration file config sps is applied c confic sps the playlist specified in the configuration file is played back continuously s repeat Note The command line parameters may be used in any sequence VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 9 3 Control via TCP IP Network HTTP Interface A basic control interface via HTTP interface Ethernet is available During the program s runtime a TCP IP server is opened on port 9013 and listening to HTTP requests Syntax for the URL is ip is the IPv4 address of the particular machine running ViIOSO Anyblend This interface allows to change the program s behavior by loading a sps save file from the data folder within the programs application directory Such sps files have to be named settings x sps x numbers from 0 9 Parameters of the HTTP Interface Method Type of HTTP request use GET RL to th hich l
25. ll only affect this ee ee pause after each projector So the adjustments of the parameters can be optimized for each projector individually The evaluation window contains the tools known from chapter 4 4 All changes to the virtual canvas taking place her with these tools will not affect the compound display to be created E ri al esi i Geometry 0 Evaluating the result of each projector scanning singly is helpful on Contrast 34 the creation of a compound displays on difficult surfaces Brightness 100 proceed hands off With the option proceed hands off activated the parameters for the calibration will be set once for all projectors The assistant will not pause after the calibration of each projector To achieve the blended multi display steps 5 to 8 must be repeated for every projector contained in the multi display After the calibration of the first projector the assistant will pause and show you the result of the measurement If there VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 10 Adjusting the calibration results You can test the contrast and brightness before completing the calibration process Also you can decide how far the geometrical corrections are used Furthermore there are the tools known from the Warping window to adapt the calibration to the canvas The settings established at this point are retained Warping tools 9 Final Adjustments Adjust brightness contrast pos
26. oad ma j anal Pa control htm settings 1 predefined sps file HTTP version use 1 0 Example of a HTTP request GET control htm settings l1 HTTP 1 0 This command instructs ViIOSO Anyblend to load and apply data settings1 sps within the applications directory e g C Program Files VIOSO VIOSO Anyblend data settings1 sps Use this syntax e g to program third party media control devices or other control interfaces Example of a local HTTP request via Browser e g Internet explorer http 127 0 0 1 9013 control htm settings 1 Enter this text in the address bar of an internet browser e g Microsoft Internet Explorer to accomplish the same task Use this procedure if you have to control ViIOSO Anyblend without a third party control device Note Currently all requests return an HTTP status of 200 OK regardless of its effect to VIOSO Anyblend VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 10 Overview of Keyboard Shortcuts Here you will find all ViOSO Anyblend keyboard shortcuts 10 1 Keyboard Commands for the Program and Projection Interface These keyboard shortcuts are available when the focus is on the program window Puts the program interface in the foreground only available in the presentation area Displays the previous next element in the playback list IMAGE IMAGE Switches the display of the current image between full screen mode presentation view SPACEBAR RETURN CTRL
27. omen eae eaaaceieeaine emu enndeceaeond 45 VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual DI vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 1 Preface We are pleased you have decided to purchase the VIOSO Anyblend software from VIOSO With VIOSO Anyblend you have acquired a versatile projection tool that will significantly simplify the use of your projectors and offer entirely new projection options This user manual will help you configure and operate the system It describes the functions of the VIOSO Anyblend software For help with specific hardware specifications please consult the documentation provided by the respective manufacturer Do you have suggestions for improvements Do you require additional information We are always working on our documentation and appreciate your assistance Please send your suggestions complaints constructive criticism or compliments to info vioso com Note Please be advised that this e mail address is not intended for technical support We take your feedback seriously and use it to improve the VIOSO Anyblend documentation All the best with your projections Your VIOSO team VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 2 Installation Setup This chapter contains information for setting up and configuring the projectors and camera as well as installing and uninstalling VIOSO Anyblend 2 1 Software Installation and Activation You can install VIOSO Anyblend by inserting the product CD or download it dire
28. on file ings sps Browse List of available graphics cards Examples ANYBLEND ZS ever amp screen split run minimized 3x1 horizontal span 1x3 vertical span check for updates at next startup fo 4x1 horizontal span 2x2 grid alignment 1x4 vertical span C Wsers VIOSO DEMO Wesktop faa 5x1 horizontal span 1x5 vertical span 6x1 horizontal span 2x3 grid alignment 3x2 grid alignment 1x6 vertical sp run with system startup auto load configuration file List of possible display arrangements Projector alignment Windows desktop Split setting 2x1 horizontal span 2x2 grid alignment In order to use the split feature all projectors must be set to the same resolution Important Hint VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 6 Camera based Multi Display Setup VIOSO Anyblend allows you to create a projection out of multiple displays The program is able to identify the position and overlap of the used displays and blends them to create a big single display Please ensure that both the projector and your camera are properly connected to your PC or notebook 6 1 Important Hints and Considerations The visual result of a projection onto a non white and non even surface will not ever match the result as if projecting onto a white canvas because of physical reasons Please consider this fact whenever you plan to project onto an unusual surface There are some limitations r
29. played Files Multidisplay Extras Help Teer amp What do you want to show gt Windows BEH Top Files Datapath VisionRGB E2 Datapath VisionRGB E2 na mitm nk Mala Mee ON Define source rect Display 1 SAMO3 C Top Display 2 SANDE2D 0 0 lay 2 0 1 EI 3120 Height 1OS0 Default l 0 t 0 w 3120 h 1050 smooth border E keep aspect ratio EW VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manua Principle of ROI Original content without ROI 2 SE EE gi i wma O BR TE 9 ve a Pall s Left Top Starting Point described by Height Width left and top is a as O EE ES oS Ts m m E TE man i in aa anne n i 22 8 bal B BA 7 x L V i Bi fl E BE EN E ae VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Changes to the ROI parameters are applied instantly if desktop hooking is activated The changes must be confirmed within 15 seconds keep this new desktop region settings In 13 seconds previous settings will be restored Hint e Make sure that important areas like the taskbar not get cut out e If accidently the ROI was set to values so that nothing can be identified anymore or applications can not be reached press Ctrl Alt Del and restart your system PIs vioso Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 9 Program automation Command line parameters can be used to modify the startup behavior of VIOSO Anyblend This allows you to adapt the program behavior
30. rp every projector to make overlapping zones match DOL yu ENM ii a 6 010 950 207 FEAM 2 Use the tools to position the projectors so that the test image is aligned on all projectors the overlapping area is visible with higher brightness As soon as the alignment is done click on calculate blending to create the compound display This manual calibration can be reworked as often as required Please note Every time the alignment is touched the softedge blending has to be calculated anew VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 8 Applying softedge blending on a Windows 7 desktop VIOSO Anyblend is intended to create compound displays out of multiple projectors and comes with an integrated player to show images and videos on such compound displays But VIOSO Anyblend additionally allows you to use a wide range of applications on the whole blended corrected and calculated compound display Therefore the soft edges with content duplications and all corrections are embedded into the render chain of the Windows 7 desktop This is called Desktop Hooking 8 1 Desktop Hooking After accomplishing the calibration as described in chapter 6 and 7 the compound display is found in the display list of the device manager ANYBLEND Files Multidisplay Extras Help What do you want to show Wy in dows De S kto 7 Files Datapath VisionRGB Ee Datapath VisionRGB Ee itn bo alr ee Fee OO eae Assign
31. s Dual view desktop W Display 1 SCFC21 Display 3 SANDE2D T Display 4 SANDE2D M Display 5 SANDE2D M Display 6 SANDE2D Select projectors Now click this button to proceed to the next step VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 2 Select surface and calibration type Select your surface as described in the Select surface window The options proceeding setup and manual setup will be explained in chapter 6 3 and 7 Further options for the Calibration are available under More options Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 2 Select surface laagi Simple surface is suitable for all plain and slightly curved white canvas types To combine previously made camera based setups use Preceeding setup For any other kind select any surface Select surface Any surface Simple surface Preceding setup Manual setup Surface type Calibration type free E content aspect ratio compute beyond camera view More Options repair scanlines repair scan failures E perform additional line scan E use high quality edge blending E do hands off setup initial area size lt j 2 7 3 Select camera Choose from the list of connected cameras the one you want to use for the calibration Click on the Continue button in order to proceed with calibration 3 Select camera Select camera Datapath Yision iGD E lt UI Datapa
32. splays to one entire display so that the Windows desktop is spanned over all outputs The look and native behavior of all programs is adapted on the dimension of the entire display e g a maximized window is covering entire desktop This feature is not supported by all graphics cards and is called different by each manufacturer Manufacturer Product Creating an entire Desktop NVIDIA GeForce X not supported Quadro supported as Mosaic Radeon FireProo ooo vo Matrox Dualhead2Go v standard support Triplehead2Go v supported as Eyefinity Display Group Triplehead2Go VIOSO Anyblend enlists such entire displays as one display per default For this reason the split feature is available so that the distinct displays can be used again for the camera based calibration ANYBLEND MEE a 5 7 p screen split language E run in show mode run with system startup E check for updates at next startup E auto load configuration file Options Selection of possible display arrangments Selection of available graphics cards VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual The split feature determines how many projectors were combined to an entire desktop as well as how they are arranged and to which graphic they are connected ANYBLEND EEIT Files Multidisplay Extras Help Teew i amp screen split E run minimized run with system startup check for updates at nexi startup auto load configurati
33. tely after Windows startup This comes in handy when setting up a kiosk or installation e Check for updates at next startup If activated the program checks via internet if there is an update or patch for the current installed version In this case an appropriate notice is displayed e Load configuration file automatically If this option is activated the program and projector settings are automatically loaded from the specified sps file when the program starts VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 3 5 Load and Save The load save function allows you to save your correction settings as a project and load them at a later date In order to do so select Files gt Load settings or Files gt Save all settings from the menu File Manager opens Please select the desired target directory ANYBLEND Multidisplay Extras Help Load settings Save all settings EEIE View Playlist Add images amp videos to playlist Import PowerPoint to playlist Exit ir saved blended desktop device manager Note The playback list is also saved and loaded correctly as long as the image and or video files are still found at the location where they were upon saving 3 6 Presentation Area The presentation area includes a context menu displayed by right clicking This menu contains the main functions you require during a presentation minimize show user interta toggle zoom start show F5
34. th VisionRGB E2 02 Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Decklink Video Capture O uEye Capture Device 1 Select camera VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual 4 Align your camera with the projection surface The camera is an essential component for whole calibration process Configure the camera so that the entire surface being used is visible and the entire projection is captured by the camera Correct camera image Incorrect camera image Incorrect camera image Important considerations regarding the use of a camera The more realistic the camera image the better the calibration results In many cases automatic calibration fails as the result of incorrect camera settings To adjust the camera right use the Options and Options 2 Button 4 Camera alignment Align the camera to the entire projection area and focus it Ajust shutter and aperture to produce a bright but not outshined image Mask all areas outside the actual desired projection Alignment of the live camera Picture RGB 1280x1024 10 0 Fps m pt ONS Options VIOSO Anyblend 1 1 User Manual Deactivate the camera s auto focus feature and focus the camera manually Deactivating other automatic camera settings such as white balance or brightness adjustment is also essential Experiment with different brightness levels on your camera in order to achieve optimum correction results Some examples and hints
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