Barco DC Toolset User's Guide

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1. Introduction6 R5976476 VIEWSCAPE TOOLSET 01/07/2004

10. ViewScape ConfigurationImage 10-18Image 10-19Gamma value1. Set the gamma value the same as the gamma value of the projector.10.2.5.3 Black level a

11. Input Slots for ViewScape11. INPUT SLOTS FOR VIEWSCAPEOverview• General info• Input D320 DVI-D• Input D320 YUV/RG(s)B• Input D320 SDI• Input D320

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeThe following inputs are available for the D320:•DVI•YUV/RG(s)B•SDI• CVBS/S-Vid• RGB analog (SXGA)• RGB analog (UXGA)Clic

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeWhat can be adjusted?This window consists out of 3 parts:• Image processing• Frequency reclock•RGBContrast11.2.2 Image Pr

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeImage 11-4Settings YUV/RG(s)B input slot D320What can be adjusted?This window consists out of 3 parts:• Image processing•

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeClip To Subblack will filter spurious LSB’s in low lights under black-level, to prevent that spurious pixelsappear in bla

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeLuma Transient Improvement (LTI)LTI accentuates the transient between two parts of the image with different intensity. Th

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeFor low video quality sources choose Luma On/ Chroma On (preferable) for video sources of high qualitychoose Luma Off/ Ch

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeWhat can be adjusted?This window consists out of 3 parts:• Image processing• Video Equalizing• Dynamic Image Stabilizer11

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeFreezeFreezes the content of this source only.Color MatrixSelect a Color Matrix suitable for the material being viewed:AU

2. Installation2. INSTALLATIONOverview• General Requirements• Software installation•Startingup•Closing2.1 General RequirementsBefore you beginIt assum

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeDIS filterSelect the frequency sensitivity of the DISFor low video quality sources choose Luma On/ Chroma On (preferable)

11. Input Slots for ViewScape11.5.2 Image Proces singSaturationAdjustable from 0 to 15 with the corresponding slider.Saturation is the intensity of th

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeFast LockWay of locking of the PLL of the sync generator.Default position : ONWhen interference is visible on the image,

11. Input Slots for ViewScape11.6 Input D320 CVBS/S-Vid11.6.1 Settings start upHow to start up1. Click against CVBS/S-Vid input on the Input Slots par

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeSaturationAdjustable from 0 to 15 with the corresponding slider.Saturation is the intensity of the color, 0 will be black

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeFilm Detection ThresholdSelect the level at which the film detection and processing is activated. Four levels exist. Usef

11. Input Slots for ViewScape3 values, -3dB, 0dB, +6dB or preprogrammed and can be selected by clicking on the corresponding indi-cation.The slider ju

11. Input Slots for ViewScape11.7 Input D320 RGB analog11.7.1 Settings start upHow to start up1. Click against RGB input on the Input Slots part of th

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeThe graphic card will boot up in the selected display mode as far as the selected display mode is withinthe card’s capabi

11. Input Slots for ViewScape5007501500PLL DividerDefault value. Fine adjustment of the image possible by changing the value up or down. Change by one

2. Installation8. For a new installation select ’Typical’.With ’Typical’, everything necessary to run the program will be installed (Tomcat webserver,

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeImage 11-9What can be adjusted?This window consists out of 4 parts:• Image processing• Resolution Settings•RGBContrast• R

11. Input Slots for ViewScapeClamp DurationThis sets the duration of the clamp. These both adjustments, providing considerable flexibility, to have ag

11. Input Slots for ViewScapePLL DividerDefault value. Fine adjustment of the image possible by changing the value up or down. Change by onedigit up o

GlossaryGLOSSARYAlpha BlendingAlpha Blending enables the ability to add transparency to any selected source.Aspect ratiohorizontal & vertical dime

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IndexINDEXAAlpha Blending 64Aspect ratio 52Autodectection 26Serial Numbers 26Autodetect page 45Start up 45Autodetection page 46RS232 46Serial numbers

IndexNNew configuration 14–15, 17–18Based on the output requirements 17–18Set up 18Based on the resolution 17Based on ViewScape devices 14–15, 17Getti

IndexRemoving 70saving 67Scaling windows 49Select window 48Settings 66ViewPort 55–56, 58–60Copy settings 60Create for multiple background 58–59Create

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List of imagesLIST OF IMAGES2-1 Set up choices... 82-2 Internet opt

2. InstallationImage 2-2Internet options Settings2.3 Starting u pStart upTo start up the ViewScape Toolset software, the following steps are involved:

List of images4-1 The different window parts...414-2 Display selection ...

List of images8-2 Configuration manager page ...738-3 Saving a configuration on the s

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2. InstallationImage 2-5Start up of the wizardImage 2-6Start up when configuration known10 R5976476 VIEWSCAPE TOOLSET 01/07/2004

2. Installation2.4 ClosingHow to close1. Close the browser always as first by clicking on the browser close button (cross in the right upper corner)2.

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3. Configuration Wizard3. CONFIGURATION WIZARDOverview• The wizard window• Set up paths• Creating a new configuration• Loading a saved configuration3.

3. Configuration Wizard3.3 Creating a new configurationOverview• Based on ViewScape devices• Based on the output requirements (resolution)• Creating a

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-1Create new configurationImage 3-2New configuration based on ViewScape devices3.3.1.2 Set upWhat will be doneDuring the

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3. Configuration WizardImage 3-3Device setupResolution per screenThe same resolution for each screen can be set up:1. Click on the drop down box next

3. Configuration WizardHow to setup1. Click in the horizontal input field of the maximum overlap for entering an overlap for two images next toeach ot

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-8Resolution definition window3.3.2.2SetupWhat will be doneThe desired screen dimension in pixels should be entered toge

3. Configuration Wizard5. Select with your mouse the actual indicated value.6. Enter a new value with the keyboard.The entered value will be de maximu

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-12Current configurationA small overview gives :•Thesetuptype• Device setup• Resolution per screenTo get a more complete

3. Configuration Wizard3.3.6 Defining the working windowsWhat should be doneThe deferent desired windows and/or background can be defined for each inp

3. Configuration Wizard3.3.7 Removing windows out of the listHow to remove1. Do you want to delete all?If yes, Select first All in the combo box next

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-18Communication connectionsWhen more devices are used, use the Next>> and <<Previous button on top of the w

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-19RS232 communication settingsParameter valuesAdjust the parameter values to suit the serial RS232 communication values

3. Configuration Wizard3.3.9.2 Start AutodetectionStart up1. Click on to initiate the detection process.Start addressThe start address can be filled o

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3. Configuration Wizard3.3.9.3 Serial NumbersStart up1. Click on to initiate the serial detection process.2. A pop up screen appears to ask to display

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-24Serial numbers on Autodetect page3.3.10 Compare Autodetected configuration – Created c onfigu ra tionResult infoThe a

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-26Configuration messageClick OK to proceed.Click Cancel to perform an autodetect.3.3.11 Updating the configurationWhat

3. Configuration WizardHow to select1. If you want to upload everything in the list, just check the checkbox on top of the window next to UpdateSelect

3. Configuration Wizard4. Is the result OK?If yes, go to step 5If no, follow the set up procedure in the installation manual of the projector and cont

3. Configuration Wizard7. If the result is Ok, check the check box next to Result is OK.8. Click Next>> to continue.Image 3-32Visual output chec

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-34Adjustment of Phase3.3.13 Mechanical overlap setupOverlap zoneThe common area of 2 projector images next to each othe

3. Configuration Wizard4. The OVERLAPPATTERN test pattern is by default selected. To select another pattern, click on the dropdown box next to Test pa

3. Configuration Wizard3.3.14 Input Balance AdjustmentConsult the user guide of your projector for a more detailed description of how adjustingthe inp

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-40Update test pattern log windowGamma setup1. Select the test pattern by clicking on the drop down box and selecting th

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-43Contrast and color equalization3.3.17 Black level Adjustment of the imagesWhyFor dark images, the overlap zone will b

3. Configuration WizardImage 2ACBImageImage 3-46Black level adjustmentA image 1 execpt overlapB Overlap area image 1 and image 2C image 2 execpt overl

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-48Wizard result window3.3.19 Finishing t he wizardFinish wizard1. Click on Finished.A save question will be displayed.

3. Configuration WizardImage 3-51File download window3.4 Loading a saved configurationHow to load1. Select Open an existing file. (image 3-52)2. Click

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4. The ViewScape application4. THE VIEWSCAPE APPLICATIONOverview• Menu structure overview• Display selection4.1 Menu structure overviewWindow partsThe

4. The ViewScape application4.2 Display selectionDisplay selectionThe drop down box below Display contains all available screens. To select a display

5. RS232 Set up5. RS232 SET UPOverview•Startup• Quick status change of RS2325.1 Start upTo to start up1. Click on RS232 in the Control menu.The RS232

5. RS232 Set upWhen the Status is set to ’off-line’, during some adjustments in system configuration a message will appearto asked if you want to go o

6. Autodetect page6. AUTODETECT PAGEOverview• Start up of the Autodetect page• Actions on the Autodetection page6.1 Start up of the Autodetect pageHow

Table of contentsTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction...51.1 Genera

6. Autodetect page6.2 Actions on the Autodetection pagePossible actionsRS232 Setup see "RS232 Set up", page 43Start Autodetection see "

7. Windowing7. WINDOWINGOverview• Input and Display configuration• Selecting a Window• Moving a window• Scaling Windows• Making group changes to a win

7. Windowing7.2 Selecting a WindowOverviewThere are two ways to select activate a window. One via the workspace and one via the Window inputbox.Window

7. WindowingImage 7-4Moving via the output box7.4 Scaling WindowsScaling via the w orkspa ce1. Move your mouse to the corner of a window.The cursor wi

7. WindowingWhen a typical aspect ratio is associated with the selected window, the height and widthare linked to each other. When changing one of the

7. WindowingZ-order change via the workspaceIt is possible to adjust the Z-Order or layering scheme of the windows in relation to one another.1. Click

7. Windowing7.7 Aspect RatioAspect ratiohorizontal & vertical dimension in which the window will be displayed, e.g. 4 by 3 or 16 by 9.How to chang

7. WindowingHow to change1. Select first the window (source) you want to change the name.2. Click on the name change icon. (image 7-15)A user prompt w

7. WindowingImage 7-17Background message7.10 Locking a windowWhyA window can be locked so that no changes can be made to dimensions and the relative p

7. WindowingImage 7-19Full window selectionImage 7-20Full window settingsImage 7-21Select full sizeEntering the settings1. Click on the Full size on d

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7. WindowingImage 7-22Viewport set up forIE5.5 or lowerImage 7-23Viewport set up forIE6.0XHorizontal start position of source window in pixels referen

7. WindowingImage 7-24View control selectedImage 7-25View control windowImage 7-26Resizing a viewportImage 7-27Moving a viewportWhile in the Viewport

7. WindowingImage 7-28Selecting defaultviewportImage 7-29Default viewport settings will be loadedImage 7-30Default viewport settings7.12.3 Creating a

7. WindowingImage 7-33Viewport set up for multiple background7.12.4 Creating a viewport for a multiple ’overlapped’ backgroundBy entering th e coordin

7. WindowingImage 7-35Viewport for multiple ’overlapped’ background7.12.5 Making group changes to the viewportMaking group changes1. Click on the grou

7. WindowingHow to apply1. Select the source from which you want to copy the viewport settings.2. Click on the Viewport Control icon and hold down the

7. Windowing7.14 Color keyColor keySometimes also called chroma key. This is a method of combining two video images. An ex-ample of chroma keying in a

7. WindowingImage 7-42Color key windowactivationImage 7-43Color key window status OFFImage 7-44Color key window status ONStatusindicates color key sta

7. WindowingRangeDefinition of color key value range. This range can be used to avoid color keying on one specific colorvalue.E.g. when the value is 1

7. WindowingImage 7-45Image 7-46Image 7-47Start up1. Click on the or button of the Window Input Box. (image 7-48)The Alpha blending window opens.Image

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7. WindowingAlpha ValueThe lower the value the image is solid.0 = solid image255 = transparent or invisibleApply changesClick on to store any change a

7. WindowingSize adjustment of the resolutio n1. Adjust the size of the resolution of the work area using the buttons to either zoom in or outof the w

7. Windowing4. Click on to save the configuration.If preset is empty, the configuration will be saved.If the preset is not empty, a message appears. (

7. WindowingWhen m oving your mouse over a preset button, info about this preset will be displayedin the info window next to the buttons.Image 7-58Pre

7. WindowingImage 7-627.18.4 Loading a configuration, way 3Way 31. Click on the keyboard icon ( ).A keyboard representation is displayed. This represe

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8. Configuration Manager8. CONFIGURATION MANAGEROverview• Overview of the configuration manager• Saving a Configuration• “Save as” a Configuration• De

8. Configuration ManagerWhat is a Config Mgr. ?A Config Mgr is a collection of system settings, that can be saved under a specific config name.Setting

8. Configuration ManagerImage 8-3Saving a configuration on the same nameImage 8-4Save OK8.3 “Save as” a ConfigurationTo Save as1. Click on on the Conf

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8. Configuration ManagerImage 8-5Image 8-68.4 Deleting a ConfigurationTodeleteTo delete a configuration, follow the next steps:1. Select a configurati

8. Configuration ManagerImage 8-7Select a configuration to deleteImage 8-8Image 8-9Delete messageR5976476 VIEWSCAPE TOOLSET 01/07/2004 77

8. Configuration Manager8.5 Loading a ConfigurationTo loadTo load a configuration, handle as follow:1. Select the configuration in the list with the m

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9. Preferences9. PREFERENCESOverview• Purpose of the preferences set up• Start up the preferences• Adjusting the window offset• Changing the Screen po

9. Preferences9.3 Adjusting the window offsetHow to adjust.1. Select an screen by clicking on the drop down box next to Screen.(image9-3)2. Select an

10. ViewScape Configuration10. VIEWSCAPE CONFIGURATIONOverview• ViewScape Configuration start up• ViewScape Settings10.1 ViewScape Configuration start

10. ViewScape Configuration10.2 ViewScape Settings10.2.1 Operational ModeOverview3 operation modes are possible:• Master : the addressed device is the

10. ViewScape ConfigurationVideo InputsRS232Local Control PCwith Control SoftwareControlDataDisplayInput 4ViewScape(Slave)RS232ViewScape(Master)Backgr

1. Introduction1. INTRODUCTION1.1 General introductionOverviewViewScape Toolset software has a guided set up menu with clear wiring diagrams for a har

10. ViewScape Configuration10.2.3.1 Using predefined timings for digital or analog outputHow to select1. Click on the drop down box. (image 10-7)2. Se

10. ViewScape Configuration8. Vertical sync polarity can be positive or negative. The position depends on the display.9. You have checked Lock on inpu

10. ViewScape ConfigurationImage 10-10Display Interface timings windowTune last line length : only active if Frame rate conversion and Hsynclockare no

10. ViewScape ConfigurationSchematic overviewTotal number of pixelsWidth Active pixelsHor. Sync widthTrailing blanking pixelsTotal number of linesHeig

10. ViewScape ConfigurationHeight active pixelsThe number of lines that are really used (= actual height of the image/video that will be shown).Total

10. ViewScape ConfigurationWidth active pixelsThe number of pixels that are really used (= the actual width of the image/video that will be shown) Thi

10. ViewScape ConfigurationUse the ‘pattern’ button to go to the pattern page. On this page you can activate the pattern generationand change the patt

10. ViewScape Configuration10.2.4.2 Test pattern set upHow to configure a test pattern1. Click on of the 6 available patterns.The name of the selected

10. ViewScape Configuration10.2.5 Soft Edge and Bla ck level adjustmen tOverview• Overview and activation• Soft Edge Settings• Black level adjustment1

10. ViewScape Configuration10.2.5.2 Soft Edge SettingsHow to set up1. Enable the blending status by checking the check box.2. Do you want to use posit