Nureva Span ideation system

NAM2-1 Image alignment module installation guide

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How it works
The image alignment module (NAM2-1) takes the video signal from the PCs connected to the projectors
and allows you to control the geometry of each image separately to bring them together in a single
seamless projected image. The adjustment of the image is done using the image alignment software
which is downloaded onto a configuration PC (see page 3). The configuration PC is wirelessly connected
to a router that is connected to the NAM2-1 via the Ethernet jacks.
NOTE: The NAM2-1 will not expand or enlarge the images.

Before you begin

Before you install the NAM2-1 image alignment module, ensure you have

Installed the projectors and wall mounts

Adjusted the projected images using the dials on the wall mounts to get the images level, squared
and overlapping by a minimum of 2 inches
Installed the surfaces (flexible roll mat HPL or hardboard)
Installed and laser-aligned the touch modules

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Materials
Provided

NAM2-1 image alignment module

Image alignment software
Power adapter

You must supply (see Figure 1)

2 Ethernet cables to connect Wi-Fi router to NAM2-1

1 HDMI cable per projector PC to connect the PC(s) to NAM2-1
2 HDMI cables to connect the projectors to NAM2-1
Configuration PC A laptop separate from the PC(s) connected to the WM220i projectors. This
PC must have an operating system that is Windows 8 or higher.

Wireless router

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Step 1: Connect the NAM2-1

Figure 1

Direct connect
The configuration PC can also be connected directly to the NAM2-1 via an Ethernet cable. This
configuration will require you to manually switch the single Ethernet cable between the two
Ethernet jacks to adjust the two images sequentially. It also requires the configuration of the
Ethernet adapter on the control PC.
We recommend using the Wi-Fi router configuration as it allows you to readjust the image whenever
necessary without having to access wiring.
Once you have connected the NAM2-1 per Figure 1, you will see two separate desktops projected on the
surfaces.

The full desktop image may not be visible at this point because the display resolution for the NAM2-1 and
the PCs has not been set. This will be done in step 5.

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Step 2: Set up communication between the configuration PC, the

wireless router and the NAM2-1

Ensure the wireless router is set up to use the IP address range 192.168.0.xx. This is the typical
default setting for wireless routers.
Connect the control PC wirelessly to the wireless router. If you need to configure the SSID,
security or IP address range, contact your IT department for assistance.

The image alignment module has factory setting IP addresses:

Channel A 192.168.0.11

Channel B 192.168.0.12

Step 3: Download and install the NAM2-1 software

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Step 4: Create two channels on the NAM2-1 software

Launch the NAM2-1 software on your configuration PC

To create Channel 011 (Ch A), Click File New Multi-Function. An icon will appear at the bottom
panel.
To create Channel 012 (Ch B), repeat

There will now be two icons with a red x on the bottom panel

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Step 5: Synchronize the two channels

Click Synchronize All

Wait until both the icons on the bottom channel have green checkmarks instead of a red x

Step 6: Set the display resolution for the PC(s) connected to the
projectors
At this point, the NAM2-1s resolution has been synchronized to 1920 x 720. The projector PC(s) must be
set to match this resolution.
NOTE: A magenta screen may flash every 20 seconds. You will not be able to see the full display when the
resolution settings on the image alignment module and the projector PCs do not match.
Right-click on the desktop of one of the projected images and navigate to the menu for screen resolution.

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If your system has one PC:

NAM2-1 (CH A) will automatically be selected as the Display option. Select 1920 x 720 from the
Resolution drop-down menu.

Click on the image of the second display. NAM2-1 (CH B) will automatically be selected as the
Display option. Select 1920 x 720 from the Resolution drop-down menu again.

NOTE: Windows may provide a warning that some application might not display correctly. This does not

affect the behavior of the Span ideation software.

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If your system has two PCs:

Select 1920 x 720 from the Resolution drop-down menu
Move over to the second display and repeat the steps to set the resolution

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Step 7: Image alignment

Select the channel from the bottom panel for whichever projector has the larger image, either
011 (CH A) or 012 (CH B)
Click the Warp tab. This will overlay a grid on each projected image.

Move Pitch: The slider adjusts how many pixels the grid point moves each time you make an adjustment.
The default setting is 1.0 pixels. We suggest moving the slider to a larger number initially to make larger
adjustments first, then move the slider to a smaller number for precise adjustments to bring the images
together.

Start by selecting the alignment grid square in the top left corner. Use the arrow control on the
keyboard to move the grid point.
Select each of the remaining three grid points one at a time and adjust the image horizontally and
vertically
If necessary, repeat the process for the other channel by clicking the icon on the bottom panel

The screen will refresh every time a grid point position is moved. It is important to wait after
each adjustment for the screen to refresh before making the next adjustment.
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Step 8: Save the settings

Once the two images are aligned, you must save the settings as a file on the configuration PC. If you do
not save the settings, the warp settings you have applied will be lost the next time the NAM2-1 goes
through the power cycle.
You will also need to access the saved files for any future adjustments.
To save the settings

Click File
Click Save

To access the settings in order to make adjustments:

Click File
Click Open Config File and choose the file you saved previously
Click Synchronize All at the bottom of the panel to apply the saved settings to both channels
Make any necessary adjustments
Click File
Click Save

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