Processor – Intel Core2 Duo 2.6GHz or greater Memory - 2GB or greater Hard disk – 1GB or greater Firmware - V01.61, A00.51, G01.41 for RICOH PJ KU12000 (If the firmware version is old, please contact your service representative.) <Note>...
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1. 1. 1. 1. Install Install Install the Install the Warping and Blending Warping and Blending Warping and Blending Tool Warping and Blending Tool Tool Tool (i). Download the Warping and Blending Tool from our website in advance. (ii). Double-click [Setup Warping and Blending Tool.msi] and click [Next]. (iii).
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2. 2. 2. 2. Connect the projectors to a PC Connect the projectors to a PC Connect the projectors to a PC Connect the projectors to a PC (i). Connection diagram <Notes> Connect two of the same projector models Configure the projectors to use the same resolution and light source settings Confirm that both projectors are connected to the same network Use Cat5 or higher cables Enable a RS232 connection with a crossover cable...
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(ii). Connection for image projection <Notes> DVI-D, BNC, and Video cables can also be used It is necessary to output the Edge Blending image through an image processor...
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3. 3. 3. 3. Configuring the Configuring the Configuring the Warping and Configuring the Warping and Warping and Warping and Blending Tool Blending Tool Blending Tool Blending Tool This software provides three major functions: Warp, Edge Blending, and Black Level. If the software cannot connect to the projector, please continue adjustments after reconnecting.
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You can check the connection status between a PC and the projectors on the network in the lower left portion of the screen. (The following screenshot shows that two projectors are connected to the network.) <Indication icon> Disconnected: Connected: In sleep mode: Selected channel (Will be displayed in the blue box): * Press [Ctrl+Shift+Delete] on the keyboard to delete the selected channel.
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(a). General 1) Projector Output Resolution Change the output resolution. (Please select an output resolution that meets the projector specifications.) 2) Connect Setting Edit the IP address and click [Connect] to connect to a projector. 3) Function Settings Click [Reset All] to apply the default settings to the projectors. Click [Reconfigure] to apply the current software settings to the projectors.
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(b). Warp 5&6 1) Cursor Right-click on [Color] to change the cursor color. 2) Warp Select [Enable] to display a test pattern* that can be displayed in either red or green. 3) Grid Number Use [Ctrl] and [+], [Ctrl] and [-] on the keyboard or use the mouse to increase/decrease the grid number and to increase/decrease the cursor number at the same time.
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* Test pattern Before adjustment Adjustment finished...
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<Notes> Start with a small grid number (2x2 for example) and gradually increase it to ensure that the proper size is achieved. Earlier settings will be lost if a lesser grid number is chosen after a larger grid number. Adjust the outer cursors like the red ones shown below and then adjust the inner cursors like the green ones shown below.
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(c). Edge Blending 1) Right/Left – Start, Width, Enable (Seen in the green boxes above.) Press [▲] or [▼] to set the start position and the corresponding width of the blending area. If you select [Enable], each edge will darken to become seamless. 2) Right/Left –...
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<Notes> Confirm that all projectors are using the same settings, such as power mode, display mode, etc.. Set the same blending gamma value as the blending area of the adjacent projector. Whether the blending area matches another also depends on the results of the warping adjustments.
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(d). Black Level 1) Enable Select [Enable] to adjust the black level. 2) Transparent Press [▲] or [▼] to set the transparency. 3) Control point Use [W], [A], [S], [D] on the keyboard or use the mouse. Use the mouse to drag and set the control point in the desired position.
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Apply the settings. <Notes> Make adjustments while in a dark room. Project an all-black test pattern. Set per the blending area for each projector*. Adjust the black level so that it has the same brightness as the blending area. * Black level setting area (Seen in the yellow box below.)
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(e). Save/Open This function allows for saving the current settings for each projector and opens the settings for them next time. Click [Open] or [Save] under [File].
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