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- Page 1 Visual Poi V4 User manual V2.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What’s included ............................3 Getting started ............................4 Software installation ..........................6 Windows PC ............................6 MAC OS X ............................. 7 Using Lighttoys Composer ........................8 Overview.............................. 8 Menu options ............................9 Working with the timeline........................9 Visualization ............................11 Image tuning ............................ -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Dear customer, thank you very much for your purchase of the Visual Poi V4 product. Before you start using your new equipment, please dedicate a few minutes to the contents of this manual. Even though we strived to make the Visual Poi as durable as possible, please keep in mind that it is a sensitive electronic device and so appropriate caution is needed. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting started Visual Poi V4 is very easy to operate. All functions of the device are controlled by pressing a single button located at the end of the poi, in the handle: Main button Location of the main button on the Visual Poi Visual Poi is turned ON/OFF by pressing the main button for 2 seconds. - Page 5 Now Visual Poi enters the memory bank selection menu, where you can select which image sequence to play. It is indicated by 4 LEDs closest to the main button: Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 There are up to 4 memory banks available, each indicated by a different LED color. Press the main button repeatedly to make your selection, currently selected bank will shine with a brighter color on the LEDs: Bank 3 selected...
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Page 6: Software Installation
The software comes with the included USB flash drive. It runs on both Windows PC and MAC OS X. To download the latest version, please visit Lighttoys support page at: www.lighttoys.cz/support/. The user software consists of the following: •... -
Page 7: Mac Os X
A new window appears, asking you for permission to install the driver, click “Install”. Visual Poi driver should be now successfully installed: Successful installation of the driver MAC OS X Running Lighttoys Composer on MAC is straightforward, no driver installation is needed. -
Page 8: Using Lighttoys Composer
Lighttoys Composer on the USB flash drive Overview Lighttoys Composer is a simple to use, yet powerful program to open your images, arrange their position in the image sequence, set timing, size and repetition parameters and then upload your final image sequence into the VisualPoi device. -
Page 9: Menu Options
This setting can be changed during the composition at any time. When you connect the Visual Poi to the PC and turn it on, Lighttoys Composer automatically detects it and changes the device type accordingly. Upload menu is used to upload your prepared image sequences into the device. - Page 10 First select your music from the Music tab. A nice waveform of your song appears on the timeline. Then switch back to the Images tab. Start clicking & dragging image thumbnails with your mouse from Image Library to the timeline. When you release the mouse button, a start point is set, when you move the mouse and click again, an end point of the image is set.
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Page 11: Visualization
Visual Poi act might begin in the middle of the song, then it’s very handy. Visualization Lighttoys Composer offers unique visualizations that simulate how the image pattern will look like in real life. When you click an image on the timeline, a preview appears:... - Page 12 To tune the image, you use two sliders located in the bottom left corner of the main window: scale and spacing. Scale is used to stretch or shorten the image. Spacing is used to set the empty space between repetitions of the same image. Play with both sliders, so you get the idea how they work.
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Page 13: Uploading Your First Image Sequence
Now having learned the basics, you are ready to upload your first image sequence into the Visual Poi and start spinning your beautiful patterns! Open Lighttoys Composer and prepare your image sequence as described before (or open your saved project). Connect your Visual Poi to the computer with the provided micro USB cable and power it ON with a long press of the main button. -
Page 14: Using The Ft Remote Controller
Using the FT remote controller Visual Poi V4 is supplied with a powerful FT remote controller, which allows you to control and precisely start many Visual Pois from distances up to 200 meters away. The remote can be used in two ways: •... -
Page 15: Led Indicator
During the pairing process, the 2.4GHz radio spectrum is scanned and best channel is selected (with least interference). When performing with Lighttoys FT products in a new venue, it is recommended to perform a new pairing procedure close to the actual... -
Page 16: Perfect Sync Feature
Perfect sync feature Perfect sync is a unique functionality of the new Visual Poi V4 generation and FT products. It makes sure that your Visual Pois always start and run synchronized, no matter how strong the electronic interference at the stage is or when the performer accidentally stops the show. How it works When you press the button 1-4 on the FT remote to start the image sequence, the remote starts to constantly send this information along with the current time mark (actual position in the running... -
Page 17: Assembling The Staff Connector
Assembling the staff connector Staff module is an optional accessory that quickly turns your Visual Poi into a Visual Staff. Below you will find instructions how to assemble and use it properly. Staff connector Visual Poi staff connector First, remove the leash (ring with the chain) from the Visual Poi and align the Visual Poi with the connector: Preparations for staff attachment Next, push the Visual Poi inside, making sure the “L”... -
Page 18: Available Staff Sizes
As a last step, we recommend using a firm adhesive (or electrical) tape to secure the Visual Poi in the staff connector against rotation. Your Visual Staff is now ready for use! Securing the Visual Poi with a tape To disassemble the staff and return to the normal Visual Poi operation, follow the above steps backwards. -
Page 19: How To Spin Visual Poi
How to spin Visual Poi To create the most beautiful visual experience and clarity for your audience with the device, it’s good to know how to spin it properly. If you are a seasoned poi spinner, you can skip this part. The VisualPoi is held with the leash, each in one hand. -
Page 20: Faq
“I don’t see any images in my image library.” Please make sure your images height is exactly 80 pixels and that the folder name use only standard alphanumeric characters, no special characters or diacritics. “The software crashes at start or doesn’t display images properly.” You are probably using an old computer or operating system. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Set your camera to manual (M) mode. Next, make sure that frame rate (fps) is the same as shutter speed. That way there will be no black "gaps" in the video and the VisualPoi pattern will look smooth. Example: Let’s say your camera’s frame rate is set to 30 fps. Then you have to set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec (this is sometimes called “360 degree shutter angle”). -
Page 22: Afterword
Afterword “Team Pyroterra Lighttoys wishes you a lot of fun and amazed audience with Visual Poi V4. Enjoy the ground breaking technology, opening new worlds of visual presentation. Because, FUTURE IS NOW!” www.lighttoys.cz...
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