Vuzix STAR 1200XLD, User Manual

Page 1: ...STAR 1200XLD AR Eyewear System User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Connecting the Eyewear Controller 14 Mini B USB 14 HDMI 14 Camera USB 15 Step 4 Fit Adjustment 15 Video Display 15 Audio 16 Eye Separation Adjustment 16 Accutilt Display Angle Adjustment 16 Nose Bridge 17 Tether Strap 17 Step 5 Head Tracker Calibration 17 Installing VR Manager Windows only 18 Tracker Calibration 18 CONTROLLER OSD 21 Controller Buttons 21 OSD Display Controls 22 Display Mode 22 STA...

Page 3: ...lation 29 Wrap Noise Isolating Earphones 29 Windows Lost Audio 30 Tether Strap 30 Wrap Tracker 31 USB Charger 31 MHL Adapter Micro USB to HDMI 32 Connecting a MHL Adapter 33 DEVELOPER TOOLS AND SUPPORT 36 Vuzix AR VR SDK 36 Acquiring Vuzix VR AR SDK 37 CLEANING 38 SUPPORT SERVICES 39 WASTE ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 42 ...

Page 4: ...Read the Safety and Warranty information before proceeding ...

Page 5: ...eo eyewear helping you to better understand its functions and capabilities It provides an overview of what AR is how AR content is created and the roll of the STAR 1200XLD in delivering compelling AR experiences The Introduction also explains how this Users Guide is setup and formatted for fast and easy access to information ...

Page 6: ...200XLD provides what appears to be a 75 inch flat panel screen as seen from 10 feet 3m and is able to display 2D or 3D video from a Windows computer through virtually any graphics card with HDMI output A 1080p high definition UVC Universal Video Class compliant video camera is integrated onto the face of the eyewear It connects independently through its own USB connection for maximum flexibility a...

Page 7: ...eo feed to the AR application on the user s host computer The AR application recognizes the AR Marker paddle with a black white pattern and displays the animation content in the STAR 1200XLD displays For the user the AR characters come to life and seemingly perform on the desktop Note The above AR example can be viewed in a video VuzAR Introduction available on the Vuzix website The STAR 1200XLD s...

Page 8: ...apabilities are not supported on non Windows devices and compatibility is not guaranteed The video eyewear display has been demonstrated to work with all HDMI compliant devices tested but compatibility with all devices and content cannot be guaranteed Some components such as the camera and tracker require a powered USB 2 0 port and compatible host device and operating system In some cases these co...

Page 9: ...ng mobile phones tablet Blu ray players or set top entertainment and gaming systems AR processing requires a host device able to accept the AR camera feed process the data and send the content out to the STAR eyewear through the host device s HDMI port Note The STAR s camera and tracker components are not compatible with HDMI equipped host devices that do not provide compatible data input ports an...

Page 10: ... 1200XLD installation and setup is fast and easy there are specific requirements A Quick Start Guide is provided for those very familiar with hardware and accessory installations but for most people these more complete instructions are more appropriate ...

Page 11: ... noted and may be skipped over The STAR 1200XLD connects to a host device such as a HDMI equipped computer through the Controller The Controller provides an interface to the host device provides video and data processing and power for the eyewear Power is provided through a rechargeable lithium ion battery in the Controller The battery can be charged using a mini B USB cable connected a powered US...

Page 12: ... USB charger Plug the stereo earphones into the jacks above each of the eyewear displays The noise isolating earphones are not required for the proper operation of the eyewear Unplug the earphones if you prefer to use an alternate speaker system Note Be sure to adjust the volume to a safe and comfortable level before inserting the earphones into your ears The volume is controlled through the plus ...

Page 13: ...r STAR 1200XLD See the VR Manager section of this User Guide for calibration details Tip Additional drivers and resources for alternate host devices may become available over time Periodically check the Vuzix website for additional information Your STAR 1200XLD includes a UVC plug n play USB compliant 1080p HD camera Tip UVC compliant video cameras are meant to provide basic functionality on Windo...

Page 14: ... is being used it must be a powered Unpowered USB hubs do not provide the amount of power required to operate the STAR components and or charge its battery Tip A USB extension cable can be used as long as it is meets USB 2 0 specifications Some lower quality USB extension cables are know to adversely affect performance The STAR 1200XLD supports HDMI 1 4a and connects to your host device using the ...

Page 15: ...our eyewear camera and other components will be operational but require adjustment or calibration for optimal performance The STAR 1200XLD generally does not require additional configuration for displaying standard 2D video When the eyewear is turned on it will self configure to mirror your desktop display Press the Power Menu button to turn the eyewear on Press and hold the Power Menu button to t...

Page 16: ...ing your pupils This distance varies from one person to the next and if your eyes are not correctly aligned with the displays the image in a misaligned display may appear dark or disappear entirely Each display adjusts independently by sliding its display screen left or right Close one eye and slide the display box for the other eye to the left or right to provide the clearest and brightest image ...

Page 17: ...e arms of the nose pads are designed for adjustment for a single user Excessive and or frequent adjustment or sharp bends in the wire arms may weaken and break them Replacement nose pads are available from Vuzix For active applications a tether strap can be used to provide a more secure fit Attached each end of the tether strap to the eyelets on the eyewear temples Adjust the strap synch for a com...

Page 18: ...tem and utilized by tracker enabled software Tip Vuzix provides a free SDK to assist in enabling tracker support in software applications Go to www vuzix com developer for additional information The gyros and magnetic field sensors require calibration The gyros generally do not require re calibration zeroing unless the tracker is connected to a different computer The magnetic field sensors require...

Page 19: ...ize earphone movement or remove them and position your eyewear as close as possible to the position it will be in when used upright and facing your desktop computer monitor Rotate your eyewear fully through each of the three axes This process captures tracker data through its full range of movement The indicator bars will move while new data is being received and stop progressing when no additiona...

Page 20: ...evel and facing your computer and then press the Set Zero button The Set Zero button establishes the Tracker s home or centered position As you move your head you will see the indicators and values in the Yaw Pitch and Roll indicators reflect movement relative to that centered position ...

Page 21: ...leted Controller can take up to 11 hours at 2 5W A 5W charger will reduce this time significantly Use the provided USB charger for the shortest charge time Its available power is divided among it four ports Use only one port to minimize the charge time The Vuzix icon will flash while the Controller is charging Allow it to fully charge before using your STAR eyewear for the first time Power Menu Po...

Page 22: ...splayed With the display on double press the Power Menu button to display the OSD The specific items displayed will vary depending on your host device and prior menu selections The display resolution is displayed in the top left corner along with the current display mode The battery level is displayed in the top right corner The display mode menu options titled 3D are shown in white above the brig...

Page 23: ...hoose from 2D for standard 2 dimensional content SxS for side by side formatted 3D content and T B for top bottom formatted 3D content Tip You can toggle between the current and prior display mode by double pressing the Go Back button ...

Page 24: ...is User Guide provides a collection of information on various aspects of the STAR 1200XLD and its software and accessories This detailed information is provided to assist you in getting the most out of your eyewear and overcoming obstacles that you may encounter ...

Page 25: ...configuration For the STAR 1200XLD display to function correctly on a Windows based PC the computer s display settings must be configured as follows The computer must be configured for two monitors displaying the same image Depending upon the version of Windows being used this might be referred to as using the duplicate mirrored or clone display mode The following display resolutions are supported...

Page 26: ... viewing experience your displays should be centered in front of your eyes By sliding the nose bridge assembly s stem in or out of the display module you can adjust the resting height of the displays By bending the wire nose pad arms you can address the angle and spread of the pad to achieve optimum comfort To adjust the nose bridge Slide the nose bridge assembly in and out to adjust its reach to ...

Page 27: ...ays the image in one eye or the other may darken or disappear entirely Each display adjusts independently by sliding it left or right To adjust the IPD Close one eye and slide the display box for the other eye left or right to provide the clearest and brightest image Repeat the process to adjust the other display Your STAR 1200XLD is equipped with a patented view angle adjustment called Accutilt T...

Page 28: ...s over two removable collars mounted onto the display assembly The camera body slides over the collars and is secured by two Allen keys Note Take care not to over tighten the camera securing screws Your STAR 1200XLD is provided with clear and tinted lens covers Each lens cover is held in place by four tabs that allow it to snap in and out of the frame The first step in replacing a lens is to remov...

Page 29: ...sily lifted out of the frame Insert tabs 1 and 2 into their slots in the frame Insert tab 3 into its slot Press the front of the cover inwards to pop tab 4 into its slot Examine the fit of the cover in comparison to the other lens Press more firmly to seat tab 4 if the lens is not completely locked into the frame Remount the camera as shown above Remount the camera and wipe away any fingerprints w...

Page 30: ...ects a new speaker system it assumes that is the speaker system you want to use and automatically configures it as the selected audio out device If you are listening for audio other than through the eyewear earphones it may appear that you ve lost audio You have not Windows has just reset the audio to play through the eyewear s earphones You can change this to your preferred audio configuration by...

Page 31: ... For additional information see Developer Tools and Support in the following chapter The Tracker requires calibration before being used and periodically thereafter If you connect your Tracker to a different computer you should reset or zero the Tracker s gyro If you move the tracker to a different location or rearrange nearby electronic devices we suggest re calibrating the tracker as the resultin...

Page 32: ...ear models Many MHL devices require an external power source to drive the adapter and to power the eyewear In many cases this power requirement exceeded the output of typical USB ports on a computer Though connecting to a computers USB will charge the eyewear Controller s battery if the eyewear is not in use it may not provide sufficient power for indefinite use For the shortest charge time and to...

Page 33: ...ream Infuse Sensation 4G EVO View 4G EVO 3D Sensation Flyer Note Some MHL devices such as the Samsung Galaxy SIII may require an additional 5 pin to 11 pin Micro USB Adapter for MHL Adapter Connect the MHL Adapter s MHL Micro B USB connector into the MHL port on your video device Connect a Mini B USB cable between the HML Adapter and a USB power source HDMI Output Mini B USB MHL Micro B USB ...

Page 34: ...dapter and the eyewear s HDMI Controller to a power source such as the USB Power Adapter provided For maximum output do not connect other devices to the USB Power Adapter Connect a HDMI cable between the HDMI port on the MHL Adapter and the HDMI port on the eyewear Controller ...

Page 35: ...ime you may have a question or you might encounter a challenge that requires assistance This Service and Support section is able to answer many of the commonly asked questions or direct you to someone able to assist with the less common questions ...

Page 36: ...ad from the Vuzix website and can be used royalty free in any non competing application including commercial software S Vuzix AR VR SDK examples are provided in C C and XNA The Vuzix AR VR SDK demonstrates support for OpenGL Full screen and windowed mode DirectX Full screen and windowed mode XNA Full screen and windowed mode MFC windowed mode application demonstrating head tracking only support Th...

Page 37: ...ed in a separate installer It demonstrates the use of OpenCV for camera support The Vuzix AR VR SDK is available for download and royalty free use in not competing applications including commercial products It can be downloaded from the Vuzix website s Support Developer Program web page www vuzix com developer ...

Page 38: ...wear or any of its components or immerse them in water If required spray a small amount of optical lens cleaner on a microfiber cloth and use that to clean stubborn marks or oily film Never use solvents abrasive cleaners or paper towel on your eyewear These items will damage the lens coatings permanently degrading the eyewear s image quality ...

Page 39: ... U S product is provided exclusively by our U S Customer Service facilities If you are unsure of the correct region to contact for these services please refer to the following list of distribution regions or ask the vendor providing the product Japan Japan only United Kingdom United Kingdom Europe Russia Middle East and Africa United States United States Canada Central South America Asia other tha...

Page 40: ... related to your support needs Detailed explanation of the symptoms you are experiencing Note Vuzix manufactures several models of eyewear often with similar number sequences and model series name As an example a 1200 could refer to no less than 6 different models and STAR could refer to 4 very different models Please provide the complete model name such as the STAR 1200XLD when seeking technical ...

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Page 42: ...ssure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way 3 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems 4 If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration 5 You...

Page 43: ...roperty of their respective owners Vuzix Corporation accepts no responsibility for errors that may appear in this manual Information contained within is subject to change without notice Items represented by illustration or photograph may not be exactly as shown 2013 Vuzix Corporation All rights reserved Designed by Vuzix in New York Made in USA rev1 20130402 ...