The Trackir Software; Overview; Basic Settings; Advanced Settings - NaturalPoint TrackIR 5 Manual

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TrackIR 3 & 4

Front Status LED :

Off : NO clip is being tracked, and TrackIR Enhanced output is NOT paused.

Green : A clip IS being tracked, and TrackIR Enhanced output is NOT paused.

Orange : A clip IS being tracked, and TrackIR Enhanced output IS paused.

Red : NO clip is being tracked, and TrackIR Enhanced output IS paused.

Flashing Blue or Green : Low power or stand by mode.

Blue Case LED :

Off : There is NO TrackIR Enhanced Title (game or simulation) running.

Glowing Blue : A TrackIR Enhanced Title IS running and has registered with the TrackIR software to

receive tracking data.

Note : If the Case LED has been disabled in the Tracking : Settings window, it will not turn on.

5. The TrackIR software

The TrackIR software is the interface between TrackIR, TrackIR Enhanced games and simulations, and you. It must be

running in order to use TrackIR. A list of games that are TrackIR Enhanced can be found in the Titles tab of the

software or on the

Once you have determined that a game is TrackIR Enhanced, you can continue to the next step. Verify that the TrackIR

software is running before starting the simulation that you wish to use with TrackIR. Once the game is running, it

should be possible to control the view by moving your head. Some games may require you to turn on support for the

TrackIR in the game menu or activate the virtual cockpit. If the TrackIR it does not work immediately, please consult

the game's manual or manufacturer support for more details. The Enhanced Games page of the TrackIR website

contains hints and tips for supported title compatibility.

You can access a few global tracking settings in the Basic Settings section. These settings enable you to quickly and

simply adjust the speed, smoothing, and tracking type for all games. Basic visual preview options are also available.

For details on adjusting Basic Settings, see section 5.6.

Many more settings are available to further customize your TrackIR experience. The Advanced Settings section

enables you to manage profiles, edit motion curves, preview tracking and view control, assign profiles to titles, and

adjust camera hardware settings. For details on adjusting Advanced Settings, see section 5.6.

You can choose between three layouts: Panel View, Preview Window View, and the default Panel/Preview Split View.

Enhanced Games

page of the TrackIR website.

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