Optoma TouchBeam Interactive User Manual

TouchBeam Interactive

TouchBeam interactive

User manual

Usage Notice…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Precautions...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

How it works…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2

Package overview……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

Before Installation – Environment Check…………………………………………………………………………………….4

TouchBeam installation information……………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Whiteboard guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Measuring projection surface flatness……………………………………….....……………………………………………..10

Installation Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

Installation workflow………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…11

Installing the mount……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………….….12

Step 1: Attach the wall plate to the wall….………………………………………………………..……………..…………..12

Step 2: Attach the projector to the mount plate.……………………………………………………………..…………..13

Step 3: Attach the projector to the mount…..…………………………………………………………………..…………..14

Step 4: Adjusting the projected image size………………………………………………………………….…..……………15

Step 5: Adjusting the tilt (vertical keystone)...…………………………………………………………………..……..…..16

Step 6: Adjusting the tilt (yaw)…………………....…………………………………………………………………..……..…...17

Step 5: Adjusting the tilt (horizontal keystone)...……………………………………………………………..……..…..18

Installing the whiteboard…………..……………………………………………………………………………………….…...19

Installing the TouchBeam module………………………………………………………………………………..……….….20

Step 1: Mounting the TouchBeam module………………………………………………………..……………..…………..20

Step 2: Install Utility Software………………..………………………………………………………………………..…………..22

Step 3: Initial Setup………………………………..………………………………………………………………………..…………..23

Step 4: Operation Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..24

Step 5: TouchBeam Alignment……………….………………………………………………………………………..…………..25

Step 6: Touch Area Setting………………………..……………………………………………………………………..…………..28

Step 7: Calibration………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..…………..30

Step 8: Touch Sensitivity…………..……………….……………………………………………………..……………..…………..31

Step 9: Troubleshooting Viewer……………….……………………………………………………..……………..…………..32

Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33

Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……33

Interactive cable layout…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………38

Distance Calculator ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39

Specification………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...41

Usage Notice

Please follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's manual.

 Warning - Do not disassemble the TouchBeam module.  Warning - Do not use, store, or leave the TouchBeam module near fire, or in places with a

high temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or in sun-heated cars.

 Warning – Use a standard USB cable (maximum length: 5m). To extend the USB cable

length over 5m, a certified active extension USB cable is required.

 Warning - Do not allow liquid or foreign material to enter the TouchBeam module.

Precautions

The IR camera on the projector receives infrared signals from the TouchBeam module which is

attached to the whiteboard.

To operate normally:

 The IR camera should face the projection area of the whiteboard.  Remove any obstacle in between the IR camera and the TouchBeam module.  Do not place other infrared communication devices, lighting equipment, or residential

heating equipment etc., nearby.

Maintenance: Gently clean the optical port with dust blower.

How it works

 TouchBeam covers the entire whiteboard with a thin invisible IR light.  When a finger or stylus breaks the TouchBeam, IR light reflects to the IR camera.  The camera module tracks multiple touch points and reports positions to a PC or laptop

via USB.

 To optimize the touch function the whiteboard needs to be flat and in good condition,

without dents or warping.

Package Overview

Interactive cable 2x (M6 6mm) screws 2x (M2 6mm) screws TouchBeam module

TouchBeam bracket 2x Alignment Card

Double sided tape

5m USB cable

CD user manual 2x Passive pens

Before Installation - Environment Check

Before setting up and installing the projector and TouchBeam module ensure that the power

supply and wiring work for the installation location of the mount in advance.

Note:

• Install the projector away from other electrical devices such as florescent lights or air

conditioners. Some kinds of florescent lights could interfere with the remote control of the

projector

• We recommend to keep source cable length less than 20 meters to reduce external noise

• We recommend using a steel backed whiteboard

• Make sure the projector is installed under the following conditions

- the projected image is a rectangular shape without any distortion

- the projector is tilted at an angle no more than +/-3 degrees vertically and horizontal in

relation to the screen

• When using the interactive function install the projector so that the projected image is

within reach

• Do not install the projector or screen in a location subject to direct sunlight. If the projector

and screen are subject to direct sunlight, the interactive function may not operate correctly.

TouchBeam installation information

Image area

Before installing the TouchBeam module, the projection surface must meet the following

conditions/criteria:

1. The screen surface is a flat, smooth surface with no unevenness of more than 5mm. The

surface can either be a flat wall or a whiteboard. For details on how to check surface

flatness see page 8.

2. The surface must be magnetic or allow for the TouchBeam module to be secured with

screws above the ‘projector image.”

If the projection surface meets the requirements above, the projector and TouchBeam module can

then be installed using one of the two methods listed below:

1. Mount the projector and TouchBeam module to the wall.

2. Mount the projector to the wall and attached the TouchBeam module to the whiteboard.

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FullHD 1080p -

Minimum Image is 80” / Maximum Image Size 100”

• WXGA 1280x800 - Minimum Image is 85” / Maximum Image Size 115”

• From the top of image area, a 1” to 7” gap must exist between the top of the

projector image and the bottom of the laser curtain module.

• For the best performance when using a whiteboard with a 3mm frame or smaller –

ensure there is a .5-inch gap around the projector image (between image and

whiteboard frame).

• For the best performance when using a standard whiteboard (ex: aluminum frame)

ensure there is a 2-inch gap around the projector image (between image and

whiteboard frame). Failure to ensure the gap around the projector image is 2 inches will

result in issues laser curtain alignment AND OR calibration.

Whiteboard Setup for Frames 0.12” (3mm) or smaller

When installing the TouchBeam module on a whiteboard please follow the guidelines below for standard aspect ratio (4:3, 16:10 and 16:9) image sizes.

Whiteboard Setup for Aluminum Frames larger than 0.12” (3mm)

When installing the TouchBeam module on a whiteboard please follow the guidelines below for standard aspect ratio (4:3, 16:10 and 16:9) image sizes.

Notes

If the whiteboard frame thickness is greater than 0.12” (3mm) the light can reflect off the whiteboard (detected by IR camera) resulting in interference -- compromising touch/interactive functionality. To prevent this from happening, we recommend a 2” (50mm) border/gap around the projector image -- instead of 0.40” (10mm) as shown in diagram on the previous page.

If the whiteboard frame thickness is less than 0.12” (3mm), ensure the reflected light interference is not observed when completing TouchBeam alignment.

It is suggested that a whiteboard with a frame of less than 0.12” (3mm) is used. However, if a

larger frame size is required it must follow the conditions shown below:

- Surface treatment: Matte, with mold texture ≥11010

- Shape: as figure on next page

Measuring projection surface flatness

Point1

Point2

Point3

Point4

Point5

Point6

Point7

Point8

Point9

 Criteria: overall surface flatness should have variance of less than 5mm.  Equipment: leveling instrument (1.2~1.5m) and thickness gauge.

Split projection area into 16 segments equally as shown on chart below. Place leveling instrument

on whiteboard.

Insert the 5mm thickness gauge at point 1~9 positions following below order:

Horizontal:

- Measure point 1, 2 & 3.

- Measure point 4, 5 & 6.

- Measure point 7, 8 & 9.

Vertical:

- Measure point 1, 4 & 7.

- Measure point 2, 5 & 8.

- Measure point 3, 6 & 9.

If a 5mm thickness gauge cannot be inserted between the whiteboard and the level then the

whiteboard is not suitable for finger touch control.

Installation guide

Installation workflow

o Install the projector mount (See mount installation guide) o Attach the projector to mount (See mount installation guide) o Connect sources to the projector o Adjust projected images (See mount installation guide) o Install the whiteboard (See whiteboard installation guide) o Install the TouchBeam module

 Attach to board  Connect to projector / PC  Calibrate

Note: If the whiteboard is already installed please see page 36.

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