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Wrap 1200AR
User Manual
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Vuzix Wrap 1200AR User Manual

Wrap™ 1200AR
Digital See-through AR Eyewear
User Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4!
Packaged, “In the Box” Contents ................................................................... 9!
“Digital Download” Contents ........................................................................ 9!
Wrap 1200AR – Setup & Install ............................................................................... 11!
Wrap Tracker .............................................................................................. 12!
Wrap Noise Isolating Earphones .................................................................. 12!
PC Hardware Connection ........................................................................... 14!
Software Installation .................................................................................... 16!
Display Configuration ................................................................................. 18!
Windows 7 Display Setup ............................................................................ 19!
Tracker Calibration ...................................................................................... 19!
Wrap 1200AR – Reference ....................................................................................... 23!
Control Buttons ........................................................................................... 24!
OSD not displayed ...................................................................................... 24!
OSD displayed ............................................................................................. 25!
Display Controls & Options ........................................................................ 25!
Audio Level & Controls ............................................................................... 28!
PC Audio ..................................................................................................... 28!
IPD Adjustment .......................................................................................... 29!
Focus Adjustment ........................................................................................ 29!
Wrap Stereo Camera .................................................................................... 30!
Wrap Tracker .............................................................................................. 31!
Nose Bridge ................................................................................................. 32!
Tether Strap ................................................................................................. 33!
Cable Management ...................................................................................... 33!
VR Manager 4 ............................................................................................. 33!
maxReality ................................................................................................... 34!
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 34!
Service & Support ..................................................................................................... 35!
Section 1
Introduction
This Introduction helps to set the stage both in terms of understanding and expectation.
It provides an overview of what AR is, how AR content is created and the roll of the Wrap 1200AR in delivering compelling AR experiences. The Introduction also explains how this Users Guide is setup and formatted to make its use easy and minimal.
Overview
The Wrap 1200AR is a digital see-through AR eyewear system that enables the wearer to see the world through a stereo camera pair and augment that view with computer-generated content.
To better understand what this means and what the Wrap 1200AR does, let’s first review some of the basics about AR.
Augmented Reality (AR) is a view of the real world augmented by computer­generated content.
The above image is of a real desktop, showing a keyboard, desk surface and a number of animation type characters.
All of these are real world objects, viewed in real time, except for the two characters circled above. The circled characters are computer generated animation characters that are augmented or overlaid in the real-world view of the desktop.
The Wrap 1200AR does not create this scene or the augmented characters but instead provides a means of viewing realistic AR content from a first-person perspective.
The above AR content was created using maxReality™ and Autodesk® 3ds Max® and recorded from the viewers visual perspective, as seen through the Wrap 1200AR. When viewed directly through a Wrap 1200AR, both the real-world and AR content are displayed in stereoscopic 3D.
Tip: A copy of the above “VuzAR” content is included in the “Wrap 1200AR Software &
Documentation Package” as a 2D QuickTime movie and AR content that can be viewed using the maxReality Viewer, a maxReality Marker paddle and your Wrap 1200AR.
Key Components
Wrap 1200AR Eyewear
The Wrap 1200 video eyewear forms the base of the Wrap 1200AR, providing a 75­inch virtual display, as seen from 10 feet. It is worn like a pair of sunglasses and can be used solely as a wearable 75-in display for viewing videos, or computer content or used with AR content. Standard 2D and 3D video are both supported. Removable earphones enhance the portable big-screen experience.
Stereo Camera Pair
The most visually striking feature of the Wrap 1200AR is its stereo camera pair mounted on the face of the eyewear. The real-world view that can be captured and displayed in the eyewear in 2D or 3D.
Image capture is a key component in augmented and mixed reality. The stereo cameras capture video at up to 60 frames per second in 640 x 480 resolution and are recognized by your computer as two independent USB webcams. No special or proprietary APIs are required to access and process what they capture.
Wrap VGA Controller
The Wrap 1200AR interfaces with a Windows based computer through the VGA Controller. It is possible to connect to some non-Windows based computers and other devices, using optional accessories, however only a Windows host system provides full compatibility and it is the only host device officially supported for this product.
Wrap T racker
Head tracking brings applications to life, placing you in the middle of the action. The Wrap Tracker is the newest and most advanced tracker system available on the consumer market and it’s included with each Wrap 1200AR. This tiny 3-DoF (degrees of freedom) tracker plugs into a small port on back of the display module and communicates head position and movement to the computer through the VGA Controller and its USB connection.
Tracker use required supporting code in an application. Software developers can utilize tracking examples provided in the Vuzix SDK to enable Wrap Tracker support in their applications.
Vuzix VR Manager™
VR Manager is a software application that provides tracker calibration, drivers for 3D stereoscopic video, and VR support for a wide variety of games, simulators and other applications.
maxReality™, optional AR plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max
maxReality is a powerful plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max. Together, 3ds Max and maxReality allow users to create virtual and augmented reality worlds, saved as VWD (Virtual World Descriptor) files. In addition to the 3ds Max capabilities maxReality enables support for ambient and 3D audio, animation and other special effects such as blue screening. The VWD files can be played back and viewed in 2D or 3D stereoscopic video using a freely distributed maxReality Viewer application.
Note: Autodesk 3ds Max (32-bit version), full or trial version, is required to use maxReality.
maxReality Viewer
The maxReality Viewer is a free viewer application for playing maxReality creations, with or without Autodesk 3ds Max installed. The maxReality Viewer supports playback of VDW files in 2D and 3D stereoscopic video, movement between scenes, object interactivity, keyboard control and more.
Tip: The Wrap 1200AR works with a great many AR authoring software packages – not just
maxReality. Use the Wrap 1200AR with the AR content creation tools of your choice.
In The Box
The Wrap 1200AR includes packaged product plus additional resource material available for download from the Vuzix website.
Packaged, “In the Box” Contents
• Wrap 1200AR Eyewear with Stereo Camera
• Wrap Tracker
• VGA Controller
• Removable Noise-isolating Earphones
• DVI-VGA Adapter
• Tether Strap
• Cable Clips
• Semi-ridged Carry Case
• Cloth Carry Pouch
• maxReality, AR Authoring Software
• maxReality Marker Paddle Set
• Wrap 1200AR Quick Start Guide
• Safety & Warranty Booklet
“Digital Download” Contents
• Wrap 1200AR User Guide
• Wrap 1200AR Quick Start Guide
• VR Manager 4 User Guide
• maxReality User Guide
• maxReality Quick Start Guide
• maxReality Marker Library
• maxReality Viewer - Key Commands
• VuzAR sample set (movie & VWD file)
Note: Download from www.vuzix.com/dd.
Using This Manual
When reading a User Guide, especially for a product as diverse as the Wrap 1200AR, you may be tempted to skip over certain portions or even entire sections. We have tried to make the important points visible and be easy to find through special formatting and organization.
Quick Start Guide
A Quick Start Guide is provided for experienced users requiring minimal assistance to get up and running. For those more comfortable with detailed instructions, please refer to the Wrap 1200AR Users Guide.
Tips & Notations
Tips and important notations are formatted for easy recognition. We suggest that even when skimming through a section, stop and check out these notes.
Note: Tips and special notations are presented in this format.
Instruction Steps
Step-by-step instructions are preceded as bullet points and shown in a slightly bolder typeface. If you are skimming over install and setup procedures, these are the key points to watch for.
! Do as directed by this instruction to avoid potential problems.
! Double-click the Wrap 1200AR software package to unpack it.
System Preparation
Note: Disable any previously installed 3rd party stereoscopic display drivers prior to proceeding.
! If your system has any prior versions of VR Manager or Vuzix VR920 support
software already installed on your computer, use the Windows Programs and Features Control Panel to uninstall it before proceeding.
Section 2
Wrap 1200AR – Setup & Install
Though the Wrap 1200AR is flexible, its installation and setup is fast and easy.
The Wrap 1200AR is designed for use with a Windows based personal computer as its host device, the source for the audio and video delivered through the eyewear.
Installation instructions are divided into three sub-sections: Peripheral Connections, Computer Connection, and System Preparation & Configuration.
Peripheral Connections
Wrap Tracker
The Wrap Tracker is a 3-degree of freedom tracker that plugs into the Wrap 1200AR video display module near the right temple hinge.
! Plug your Wrap Tracker into the small port on the back of the display
module, to the right of the earphone port.
Note: Although the Tracker connector looks much like a mini-B USB port, it is not. Do not attempt to
connect a mini-B USB connector into this port and do not attach the Wrap Tracker to a mini-B cable or device.
Wrap Noise Isolating Earphones
In addition to providing great sound quality, the earphones provided with your Wrap AR eyewear are noise isolating and removable.
The earphones come with three pairs noise isolators to allow you to choose the set that provides the best comfort and fit. The noise isolators simply slip on/off the audio post.
! Plug an earphone into the round audio ports on either side of the display
module.
Your Wrap eyewear can be used with or without the earphones. To use the eyewear without the earphones:
! Unplug the earphones from your Wrap AR eyewear and control volume using
the volume control provided by your media source.
Computer Connection
For full support of your Wrap 1200AR, you’ll want to connect it to Windows based personal computer. Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP (32-bit and 64-bit) are supported. Virtually any hardware configuration (netbook, laptop or desktop model) can be used as long as it support dual monitors.
Note: Though users have reported success connecting to other operating systems, some features and
components may not function as intended. Alternate operating systems are not supported at this time and are not eligible for technical support.
PC Hardware Connection
The Wrap 1200AR eyewear has two cables, one connected to the eyewear’s display module and the other to the camera assembly.
! Connect the cable from the display module into the VGA Controller.
! Connect the VGA cable, from the VGA Controller, to video port on your
computer.
Camera USB to
Computer
Eyewear to
VGA Controller
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