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SD-MA-029
DS2 User Guide
This user guide provides basic instructions for setting up SEADA DS2 Edge
Blending Controller and how to create eye catching video projection
screen using its management software.
Document No.
SD-MA-029
Document Version:
02

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  • Page 1 SD-MA-029 DS2 User Guide This user guide provides basic instructions for setting up SEADA DS2 Edge Blending Controller and how to create eye catching video projection screen using its management software. Document No. SD-MA-029 Document Version:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SD-MA-029 Contents SET UP CONNECTION......................1 EDGE BLENDING SETUP PROCEDURES ................2 ......................2 ET UP YOUR PROJECTORS ............... 2 ONNECT TO PROJECTORS AND OTHER DEVICES .............. 2 IND THE EDGE BLENDING OVERLAP POSITIONS ON SCREEN ....................2 LENDING ONFIGURATION III.

  • Page 3: Set Up Connection

    SD-MA-029 Set up connection 1. Set up the static IP address on control PC The default IP address of DS2 is 192.168.1.136. The control PC needs to be at the same range of controller to connect to the DS2 •...

  • Page 4: Edge Blending Setup Procedures

    Make sure the projectors cover the whole screen evenly and proper overlap is formed. 2. Connect DS2 to projectors and other devices Ensure the ‘LAN’ port on DS2 is connected, not the ‘RS232’ port 3. Find the edge blending overlap positions on screen L∗P...

  • Page 5: Edge Blending Configuration

    SD-MA-029 4. Edge Blending Configuration Step1: Parameter Settings (see detail in chapter 4.2.1) Users set up the edge blending projection screen configuration here: • Layout of the edge blending e.g. 1x2, 1x3, 2x2 and so on • Set up the overlap zone size, default is 240 pixels Step2: Geometry Correction (see detail in chapter 4.2.2) Geometry Correction (Image Warping) is the process of digitally manipulating image data such that the image’s projection precisely matches a specific projection surface or shape.
  • Page 6 It shows the layout of current windows on projection screen and users can manage the inputs windows here via mouse 4. DS2 Onboard Layout List It shows the preset layouts on DS2. Users can load and delete the layouts here on DS2.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Exit the software 1.6 Import Layouts onto DS2 Uses can load the layouts from control PC onto DS2 or delete the layouts from DS2 in this section. Right click on ‘DS2 Onboard Layout List’ area to open the dropdown menu.

  • Page 8: 2、Edit

    3、Connection Settings 3.1 Player Connection Settings All DS2 units connecting to this control PC will be shown in the list. Highlight DS to be connected and then press ‘Connect’ button to connect. A ‘connected’ message will be shown once the connection is established.

  • Page 9: 4、Configuration

    SD-MA-029 3.2 Player Network Parameter Configuration Users can change the network settings of the connected DS2 in this section. 3.3 Connection Once being pressed, control PC will reconnect to the DS2 automatically. 4、Configuration 4.1 Output Resolution Setting Users can set up the output resolution to match the projectors to be used in the edge blending.

  • Page 10: System Setup

    SD-MA-029 4.2 System Setup Users set up and tune the edge blending in this section to do Geometry and Gamma correction and eventually to get projectors to form a uniform display image wall. 4.2.1 Parameter Settings (edge blending Step 1) Users set up the layout and parameters of edge blending zone, 1) set up how many outputs and also the layout of the projectors.
  • Page 11 SD-MA-029 2) To adjust the edge blending overlap width if needed, the default is 240 pixels, a. Rules of thumb, the physical projectors’ projection overlap width on the wall needs to be bigger than edge blending width. b. if smaller edge blending zone is needed, double click on double clicking the projector box (see image above) to open the Edge...

  • Page 12: Geometry Correction (Edge Blending Step 2)

    SD-MA-029 4.2.2 Geometry Correction (edge blending Step 2) First, the software shows the first output channel with grid of 1920x1080 (default, users can change at chapter ‘4.1 Output Resolution Setting’) and it will be displayed onto the wall as well. Users can use mouse scroll wheel or hotkeys of ‘+’ and ‘-‘to change the size of the grids of current channel.
  • Page 13 SD-MA-029 Step 1: Adjust 1 Channel Move the 4 edge lines of first channel (two adjustment points for each line at 1920 x 1080 grid size) to match the 4 edges line of projection screen. Zoom out the grids to make sure all the lines and straight, otherwise move the lines or adjusting points to ensure the lines are straight and each grid’s width/length are at the same size on projection screen.
  • Page 14 SD-MA-029 Step 2: Adjust 2 channel in adjustment of Channel 2. Do the same procedures as done for the 1 channel: Move the 4 edge lines of first channel (two adjustment points for each line at 1920 x 1080 grid size) to match the 4 edges line of projection.

  • Page 15: Gamma Correction (Edge Blending Step 3)

    DS2 has two adjustment modes: Gamma Line and Custom Line a. Gamma Line Gamma line is the optimized linear adjustment method from SEADA. Users can easily do the gamma correction by adjust the value of linear gamma line. b. Custom Line...
  • Page 16 SD-MA-029 The brightness always starts from ‘256’ and finishes at ‘0’. Users can use mouse scroll wheel or hotkeys to change the amount of adjustment points. Tip: Only the ‘right’ of channel1 and ‘left’ of channel 2 need the gamma correction with this curve adjustment.

  • Page 17: 5、Video

    Users can manage the video folder and files on the built-in media player in this section. 1) Refresh To reload the video folders and files from DS2 onboard storage 2) Send Video File Users can load the video sources onto built-in media player from the control PC...
  • Page 18 SD-MA-029 Highlight the file in the File List and press this button to play the very video on 2nd edge blending wall 6) Rename Highlight the file in the File List and press this button to rename the video name in the list to the new name users entered in ‘Video File Name’...

  • Page 19: 6、Picture

    SD-MA-029 6、Picture Users can manage the images on DS2 onboard storage, USB and Cloud and set up the display of these images on the projection screen in this section. 6.1 Picture Manager Users can load the pictures from the PC to DS2 and manage them in this section.
  • Page 20 Users set up the play mode and locations on projection screen for the pictures in this section 1) Play Mode DS2 have wave and PPT two modes. Users can add as modes as they want to the play list. 2) Setting...
  • Page 21 SD-MA-029 Settings for PPT Mode AreaLeft: Position of left-side of display area HideTime Picture PPT off Interval Pictures source (Local Disk, Phone or USB AreaRight: Position of right-side of display area Control Device: stick) Phone Loop AreaTop: Top position of the picture display area Picture from smart phone loop times Times: AreaBottom:...

  • Page 22: 7、Other Commands

    DS2 via serial port live. 7.6 Scan for Devices Scan and find all the DS2 devices on the same network 7.7 Parameter Import and Export Import the previous saved parameters to DS2 or export the current DS2 parameters out for future reference...
  • Page 23 SD-MA-029 7.8 Authorization Document Load the license for the edge blending channels 7.9 Get Product Information It shows the current Firmware version 7.10 Cascading Settings 1) Independent: unit is used as stand alone 2) Master: unit is set up as master unit in the system 3) Slave: unit is set up as slave unit in the system to follow master unit 7.11 Reboot the Player...

  • Page 24: 8、Help

    To set up the QR code which enables the features of sending images, message, greetings, and emoji from smart phone via Cloud and control the DS2 using phone within local network. This feature is option. Please press ‘Apply’ to enable the changes.

  • Page 25: Control Assistant Tools

    SD-MA-029 Control Assistant Tools Run the control assistant software in the sub folder of tools’ in software folder. Users will be able to set up Scrolling Text, Video Play Control and Serial Port Settings. 1、OSD Users can set up the scrolling text in this section. BgColor: Background colour TextColor:...

  • Page 26: 2、Video Control

    SD-MA-029 2、Video Control Users can manage the videos on DS2 in this section. 2.1 Folder Click on folder, system will play videos in that folder 2.2 Video Tick the ‘Video’ and click on folder, ‘video’ area will show all the videos in this folder and users can choose which video to player.

  • Page 27: 3、Set Up Uart

    • The layout name here needs to be identical to the preset layout name in ‘DS2 Onboard Layout List (see chapter ‘III UI-No.4) 3.3 Projector Users can set up command lines here to control projectors, screens and other devices which...
  • Page 28 SD-MA-029 SEADA Technology Ltd Oak Tree Park Burnt Meadow Road Moons Moat North Industrial Estate Redditch Worcestershire B98 9NW United Kingdom Email: sales@seada.co.uk Phone: +44 (0)1527 584364 Fax: +44 (0)1527 962998...

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