NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started (Click here for the web formatted version) NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual version 5.3 Complete Table Of Contents 1. Introduction 1. Forward 2. About NaturalPoint 2. How to use the Manual 1. Quick Start 2. Further Reading 3. Getting Started 1. Minimum Requirements 2. What's Included 3. Hardware Compatibility 4. Software and Hardware Installation 1. System Restore Point 2. Software & Drivers Installation 1. Windows Vista and newer 5.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 2. Camera View (2D Tracking Data) 10. Status Bar 1. Hot Keys 2. Software Status Indicators 6. Gaming Environment 7. Limited Warranty 8. Trouble Shooting 1. Introduction 1.1 Forward Information in this Users Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of NaturalPoint.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started as possible. If that describes you, then you can get going by doing the following: ◊ Read the Installation section thoroughly and follow the instructions described there. Otherwise your TrackIR may not work. ◊ Once the software is installed, connect the TrackIR directly to one of the free USB ports of your computer. ◊ The TrackIR 5 should not be used with unpowered USB hubs. ◊ Launch the TrackIR software. There will be a shortcut for it on your desktop.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 3.3 Hardware Compatibility The TrackIR version 5.x software can only be used with the TrackIR 3 (with Vector Expansion only), TrackIR 4, and TrackIR 5 hardware. Older versions of the TrackIR are not compatible, and will not work with this software. The software will present a warning if incompatible hardware is detected 3.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 6. Place the unit on top of your monitor with the front facing the same direction as the monitor screen. 7. Double click on the newly created TrackIR icon on your desktop to open the TrackIR software program. 8. Hold the TrackClip in front of the TrackIR unit. With the reflective material facing the TrackIR unit, slowly move the vector clip back and forth in front of the TrackIR unit from about an arm s length away.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Place the unit on your monitor facing you. Adjust the legs on the base to either clip to your monitor or sit atop it. Position the camera so your head is in the center of its view. Position the device further away if you d like more room to move around. (We recommend between 2 and 5 feet.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started PRO s LEDs are in the center of the camera's view. Once you have positioned the camera, secure the USB cable with the strain relief clip in the base. 4. Using the TrackIR TrackIR is a head tracking input device designed for use with gaming and simulation PC titles. It is an infrared camera that tracks the position of your head using one of two track clips.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 4.1 Getting Started Before using your TrackIR gaming controller you should make sure to have all software and hardware properly installed as described in chapter 3. Once the software is installed, you can begin using your TrackIR by doing the following: ◊ Place the TrackIR on a surface directly in front of your face, and as close to level with the top of your head as possible.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 4.2 Tracking Types There are two types of tracking in the TrackIR software: one for use with the standard TrackClip and one for the TrackClip PRO headset accessory. For information about how to change the "Tracking Target", please see section 5.7. 4.3 Camera Status LED indicators The TrackIR camera has status LEDs which give you visual cues about the status of the TrackIR software.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started TrackIR website. Once you have determined that a game is TrackIR Enhanced, you can continue to the next step. Verify that the TrackIR software is running before starting the simulation that you wish to use with TrackIR. Once the game is running, it should be possible to control the view by moving your head. Some games may require you to turn on support for the TrackIR in the game menu or activate the virtual cockpit.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Minimize to System Tray When selected, minimizing the software will send it to the System Tray instead of the Taskbar. Check for News Updates When selected, the software will check for news updates immediately. Check for Software Updates When selected, the software will check for software updates immediately. Check for Game List Updates When selected, the software will check for game list updates at startup.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Minimize to System Tray When selected, minimizing the software will send it to the System Tray instead of the Taskbar at startup. Submit Error Reports To NaturalPoint When selected, the software will automatically send NaturalPoint information about errors that occur. Check for News Updates When selected, the software will check for news updates at startup. Check for Software Updates When selected, the software will check for software updates at startup.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started About TrackIR This menu item launches a window with information about the version of the software you are using, and contains a link to the NaturalPoint website. Help Manual This menu item launches the TrackIR 5.x software manual. Support This menu item directs you to the NaturalPoint Customer Support web page. 5.6 Information Pane Device Identifies which generation of TrackIR (3, 4, or 5) is active, as well as its serial number.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Tracking Target Select the TrackClip button for the standard hat clip or the TrackClip PRO button for the headset clip upgrade. Speed Adjust the Speed slider above 1 to multiply responsiveness on all axes. Adjust the slider below 1 to decrease responsiveness for all axes. Speed adjustments are global and will be applied to all profiles. You can see a visual representation of the multiplier on the curve graph in the Advanced Settings.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started The TrackIR ships with some default profiles which have been tuned to perform well for a wide variety of games and simulations. The default profile provides a good starting point for customizing the motion to suit your needs as you become more familiar with using TrackIR. ◊ Default Optimized for the broadest range of genres and game play styles. It has a fairly strong dead zone to prevent unintended head movements from being tracked.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started You can save changes to a profile by pressing the Save button. Unsaved profile changes can be kept or discarded by responding to the prompt that appears upon state change or shutdown. Note: Profiles are stored in the directory "%AppData%\NaturalPoint\TrackIR 5\Profiles". 5.8.1.2 Profile Settings Name To change a profile name, type the new name and then press enter. Exclusive Load When selected, the profile is locked as the only global profile.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Toggled hotkeys are enabled by a single key press and disabled by a second key press. Non-toggled hotkeys require the key to be held down for the hotkey to be enabled and released for the hotkey to be disabled. • Trap Checkbox Trapped hotkeys will not be available to any other programs.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started The Y value of a control point represents its multiplication. So, a control point with a Y value of 4 would multiply your actual head movement by 4 at that position. A control point with a Y value of 1 would result in 1:1 head/game movement at that position. A control point with a Y value of .5 would reduce your in game movement to 50% of your actual head movement.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started • One:One Adapted from the One:One default profile, this template is completely unscaled, giving an exact 1:1 ratio between actual and in-game head movement. • Deadzone Inspired by the Default profile, this template has moderate speed of motion with a large dead zone. When head movement is relatively stationary, in-game view will not move. Movement will slow when crossing the mid-point of axes.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started To isolate a specific group of titles (either by genre or your favorites list), select the category from the Filter dropdown menu. Note : You can add/remove titles on your favorites list by highlighting the title and clicking the + or button. Click the X button to clear your favorites list. 5.8.3 Global Camera Settings Status LEDs Enabled Turns the camera status LEDs on or off. Status LEDs Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the camera status LEDs.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Camera Rotation Choose the correct rotation of the TrackIR unit if you have clipped the unit to any part of your monitor. If TrackIR is upright, then the rotation should be set to 0. If the unit is positioned on its left or right side or is upside down, then the rotation should be set to 90, 270 or 180 degrees respectively. Video Processing Mode ◊ Standard Standard mode is intended for use with TrackIR 3 or 4.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started ◊ Third Person There are many third person viewpoints available, and you can manipulate each by left-clicking and dragging to change the angle or using the mouse wheel to zoom in or out. Preset viewpoints include: Front, Top, Left, Right, and Rear. The smooth rendered head model represents your real-life head movement, and the wire-frame overlay represents the in-game view control.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 6 DOF Data This shows the raw head tracking data that TrackIR is detecting. 5.9.2 Camera View (2D Tracking Data) The Camera View is a larger version of the Camera Window. It shows what the TrackIR camera is tracking, and what is in its field of view. This helps you adjust the position of yourself and the TrackIR camera to get the best range of motion and tracking results. Undesired light sources in the camera s view will also be exposed in this window.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Distance between the TrackIR and the user The optimum distance between the user and the TrackIR is 24-36 inches. Using the TrackIR within this range will achieve the best balance between range of motion and tracking precision. We recommend having no more than 4 feet between the reflective target and the front of the TrackIR.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started 8.1 Problem : Software loads and runs, but LED indicator light on unit does not come on; OR you receive a message saying, The system cannot find the file specified or the software could not connect with the TrackIR device Possible Causes 1. Improper software/ hardware installation. 2. Improper unit alignment. (for solution, see placement instructions in section 3.5) Solutions If you connected the TrackIR unit before installing the software, do this: 1a.
NaturalPoint TrackIR Users Manual : Getting Started Possible Causes Interference from another light source. Solutions 1. Click Display then Camera View. 2. You should see three green dots in the window. If you see more than three objects in this window, check for highly reflective items or direct light sources in the background. Move these objects, move the camera, increase the light filtering on the Camera tab, or reposition your monitor. 8.3 Problem : All or some of my Hot Keys will not work.
