MKPro User Manual

MKPro User Manual


OVERVIEW


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The MKPro

The MKPro is an immersive projection system to enjoy 360° media and interactive Virtual Reality applications in physical spaces, socially and headset free.

It is compact, portable and easy to use. It includes a projection module, CPU, GPU, built in audio speaker, and dual Ethernet connection. It is controlled using an iOS application or a cross-platform Web Manager, enabling users to display and navigate through an extensive catalog of included content, as well as upload and manage their personal content.



Technical Specifications




General:
  1. Power consumption: 650 Wh
  2. Size: 75x 60 x 29 cm
  3. Weight: 39Kg
  4. Size with flight case: 90 x 77 x 65 cm
  5. Weight with flight case: 74Kg

Projector:
  1. Technology: 3LCD
  2. Resolution: WUXGA 1080p, 1920x1080p, 16:10
  3. Light output: 5200 Lumens
  4. Color Depth: 1.073 billion colors
  5. Contrast ratio: 60,000:1
  6. Field of View: Horizontal: 185° / Vertical: 90°
  7. Lens Shift: Vertical
  8. Focus: Manual
  9. Video Processing: 12bits

Storage:
  1. Disk: 1TB at 3400MB/S
Total disk space is shared between factory system and content, and user content.



Connections




Identification

The identification plate is located on the rear panel of the MKPro. It contains useful information for technical support operations.

  1. Batch number
  2. Serial number
  3. Year of production


Audio Options

Please refer to the Audio Options article.


Internet Connection

Please refer to the Internet Options article.





INSTALLATION


Do not begin the installation until you have read and understood the instructions and warnings contained in this part of the user manual. If you have any questions regarding any of the instructions or warnings, please contact us.


Content of Package


  1. MKPro
  2. Ceiling mount bracket
  3. Set of Protective fillers
  4. Power cord
  5. Remote
  6. AA Batteries
  7. Flightcase 




Setup 

The setup process requires 2 persons.


Unpacking


  1. Locate the front panel of the flightcase.
  2. Open the butterfly locks located on both sides of the flightcase.
  3. Use the handles to lift the top section of the flightcase and place it on the floor next to the top section.
  4. Carefully lift the MKPro out of the flightcase and place it on top on the top section.
  5. Remove the first layer of protection fillers, then remove the ceiling mount, the power cord, the remote control and the AA batteries. Place the protection fillers back in the flightcase.
  6. Put the top section of the flightcase with the MKPro back on the bottom section. Your MKPro is now on wheels.


























Installing the ceiling mount


Never exceed the maximum listed weight capacity. Serious injury or property damage may occur.
This mounting bracket was designed to be installed and utilized ONLY as specified in this manual. Improper installation of this product may cause damage or serious injury.
This ceiling mount bracket should only be installed by someone of good mechanical ability, with basic building experience and a full understanding of these instructions. 
Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
Make sure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached hardware and components.
Tighten screws firmly but do not over-tighten. Over-tightening can damage the items, greatly reducing their holding power
If mounting to a wood joist ceiling, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the centre of the joists. The use of a stud finder is highly recommended.
When installing ceiling mounts on cinder blocks, make sure that the actual concrete thickness is at least 35 mm for using the concrete anchors. Do not drill into mortar joints! Be sure to mount in a solid part of the block, generally 25 mm minimum from the side of the block. 
It is recommended to use an electric drill on slow setting to drill the hole instead of a hammer drill to avoid breaking out the back of the hole when entering a void or cavity.
The installer must verify that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached hardware and components.

  1. Position the ceiling mount at the desired location with the arrow facing the main projection wall.
  2. Find and mark the center of each mounting slots (x 4).
  3. Drill four holes and insert the wall plugs.
  4. Position the ceiling mount, then fit the four screws through the slots into the ceiling. Do not overtighten the screws.
  5. Install the column and secure it using the screw and nut.






























Hanging the MKPro


  1. Lift and hang the MKPro to the column.
  2. Close the security hooks and tighten the security hook knobs.
  3. Insert the pins of the tilt regulator arm in the corresponding holes of the MKPro.
  4. Adjust the tilt of the MKPro by sliding the tilt regulator.
  5. Tighten the knobs of the tilt regulator.























Power & Configuration


  1. Connect the MKPro to the power socket using the power cord.
  2. Power on the MKPro using the On/Off switch on th rear panel. Wait for the image to project correctly.
  3. Adjust the position and orientation of the MKPro using the ceiling plate (pan) and the tilt regulator (tilt).
  4. Tighten the ceiling plate screws and tilt regulator knobs.
  5. Adjust the focus until image is crisp.


































MXControl



Description


The MXControl is a web-based interface to control the MKPro using any device with access to a web browser (computer, tablet, smartphone, …):
  1. Playback and navigate through the MKPro content catalog
  2. Simultaneous multi-user control of the MKPro
  3. Manage system and content updates
  4. Upload and manage user content in various formats
  5. Calibrate and adapt the projected image according to the space

Required minimum technical specifications for tablets:
  1. CPU Type: Octa-core
  2. CPU speed: 2,3GHz
  3. RAM: 4Gb


Connection


MKPro WiFi 

The MKPro provides a WiFi network available for all devices:
  1. Connect the control device to the MKPro WiFi network:
    1. Network: MK#_Service (Example: MK#33_Service)
    2. Password: MK_Service
  2. Open a web browser and enter the following IP in the URL search bar:
    1. 192.168.12.1/control



Local Network 

Advanced

Connection over a local network requires connecting the MKPro to a router/modem/repeater via Ethernet / WAN cable, and knowing the IP of the MKPro in that network. The MKPro IP appears in the “Settings” tab of the Web Manager.

Depending on your network bandwidth, using a local network will allow to upload larger files in less time.
The network must be free of Firewall or Proxy.

Configuration:
  1. Connect the control device to the same network as the MKPro.
  2. Open a web browser and enter the MKPro IP in the URL search bar, followed by :8080 (ej: 192.168.1.2:8080)



Sections


The MXControl includes 7 sections, available from the main top menu:

  1. Favorites: dynamic list of personal favorite contents.
  2. Sessions: Preloaded or user defined ordered lists of contents.
  3. Content: All immersive media and interactive applications organised in categories.
  4. Control: control options for contents being played back.
  5. Settings: general settings for the MKPro.

Access to the Settings section is password protected to avoid unintentional changes. 
The access password is: 8890.




Features


Warping

The Mesh Warp function allows to precisely addapt the projected image to the geometry of the projection space.

The default settings are designed to fit a wide range of configurations. It is recommended to avoid modifications by end users during operation of the MKPro and only apply necessary changes when the device is installed for the first time in a new space.

Warp settings can be applied either to individual contents or to all contents except those modified individually:
  1. Global: Settings > Projection > Global 360° Warping
  2. Individual: Controls > More > 360° Warping 

Applying a Warp:
  1. Select and move each breakpoint to the desired position.
  2. Click "Apply", then "Exit".

Warp presets:
  1. A default preset can be chosen which best fits the specifics of the projection space. Default presets cannot be edited by users.
  2. Users can create and save presets to be applied across contents for future use.
  3. Use the "Reset" button to reset the warping setting to factory default.


Calibration

The Calibration function allows to set the default Point Of View for all immersive videos:
  1. In the "Controls" tab, select "Calibration". A calibration grip appears.
  2. Place the horizontal red line so it is straight and parallel to the floor.
  3. Place the vertical red line at the center of the viewing area.
  4. Select a content for playback to save the calibration settings.

Blackout

The Blackout feature overlays a black window to the projected immersive image. It can be used to project a second image with an external regular video projector, or to avoid projecting on a specific surface (glass, curtain, ...). When used with the MXMirror add-on, the Blackout window displays the screen shared from an external device (PC, smartphone, tablet).

The Blackout windows shape, size and postion is defined in Settings > Projection > Blackout.
The Blackout window can be enabled / disabled using the top right selector in the Control tab.

Media Update

New contents being uploaded to the Broomx platform will automatically download to your MKPro according to your subscription plan.
As the process interrupt playback, the Media Update is disabled by default. Enable it when the unit will be out of use, the download process is displayed in the projection.





iOS Application


The minimum version to install the APP is 11.0

Download and Connection


Download

The MKPro App is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Please update the Apple device’s operating system before installing the MKPro App.

Download and install the MKPro App, or search the App Store for “Broomx Technologies”.


Connection

  1. Power up the MKPro
  2. Connect the Apple device to the MK360 WiFi network:
    1. Network: MK#_Service (Example: MK#33_Service)
    2. Password: MK_Service
  3. Launch the MKPro App.
If you have a problem with the wifi or internet connection, check out this article

Sections


The MKPro App includes 5 sections, available from the lower menu bar:
  1. Highlights: Selection of highlighted immersive media and interactive applications.
  2. Channels: Catalog of 360 videos by international artists.
  3. Apps & Ambients:
    1. Apps: Interactive applications and utilities.
    2. Ambients: Immersive 4D experiences synchronising audiovisual content playback with installed IoT elements.
  4. My Files: User provided content.
  5. Controls: General controls for the MKPro.



Controls

  1. Standby: Switch On / Off the MKPro. System remains active in the background, the image can take up to 60s to display correctly.
  2. Sleep: System enters Standby after a certain time without user action (disabled by default).
  3. Wake up: System powers on at a user-defined time and content.
  4. Refresh: Refresh the MKPro App after changes in settings or content update / upload.
    1. To refresh individual windows, slide window downwards.
    2. To refresh the entire application, quit and restart.



Playback & Navigation


The Playback & Navigation window appears when a content is selected for playback:
  1. Use the touchpad on the upper part of the screen to navigate in 360 videos or images.
  2. Use the cursor on the right to Zoom in / out. Useful for high resolution images.
  3. Use the transport functions on the lower part of the screen for traditional video playback.
To exit the Playback and Navigation window, click on the arrow in the top left corner.





User Content



User provided content can be uploaded over local network using the MXControl, or read from a USB pendrive.


The USB pendrive must be compatible with linux systems, formatted in ExFat, have a maximum capacity of 64Gb and contain in its root folder only the videos to be displayed with the MK360.


Media Specifications


360 Video:
  1. Format: .mp4
  2. Codec: H264
  3. Resolution: 3840x2160p (4K)
  4. Framerate: 30fps
  5. Geometric projection: equirectangular monoscopic
  6. Bitrate: 16-30 Mbs 

Flat Video:
  1. Format: .mp4
  2. Codec: H264
  3. Resolution: 1920x1080p (Full HD) / 1280x720p (HD)
  4. Framerate: 30fps
  5. Bitrate: 16-30 Mbs 

360 Image:
  1. Format: .jpg / .png
  2. Resolution: >3840x2160p (4K, 8K, 12K, 24K)
  3. Geometric projection: equirectangular monoscopic





Health and Safety




Before using the MKPro, read and follow all installation and operating instructions provided with the MKPro.


Your MKPro is not designed to be used with an unauthorized device, accessory and / or software. The use of an unauthorized device, accessory and / or software may result in injury to you or third parties, cause malfunctions, or cause damage to your system and related services.




General precautions


To reduce the risk of damage caused by the device falling, you must always follow the setup instructions (there are ground fixing accessories) you must always follow these instructions and take these precautions while using the MKPro:


  1. Avoid performing very dynamic or uncontrolled activities close to the MKPro. Use only in a safe environment.
  2. Remain seated or lying down unless the content experience requires you to get up.
  3. Do not look directly into the light source (projection lens).
  4. Do not look directly into the air exhaust vent. If the lamp bursts, small pieces of scattered glass and released gas could cause injury. If the glass comes in contact with the eyes or mouth, contact a local doctor immediately.
  5. During projection, do not place your face or hands near the air vent, or objects that can be damaged or deformed by heat. The hot air emitted by the exhaust ventilation can cause burns, deformations or accidents.



Interference with medical devices 


Both the MKPro and its control device contain magnets and components that emit radio waves that could affect the operation of nearby electronic devices, including pacemakers, headphones, or defibrillators. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the MKPro and its controller without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device. Maintain a safe distance between these devices and your medical devices, and discontinue use if you observe persistent interference with your medical device.




Electric Shock


To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Do not alter or open any of the supplied components.

• Do not use the product if any cable is damaged or any wire is exposed.




Damaged or Broken Device

  1. Do not use the device if any part is broken or damaged.
  2. Do not attempt to repair any part of any of your devices yourself. Repairs should only be done by an authorized service.


Regulatory Information


This product has been tested and complies with worldwide applicable regulations, including directives 2014/35 UE (Electric Safety. Low Voltage Directive. LVD 2014/30 / UE (EMC); harmonized standard UNE-EN-ISO 12100 : 2012 - Safety in Machines, UNE-EN-ISO 12100: 2012 standard. It also complies with all the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex I of Royal Decree 1435/1992, or Royal Decree 1644/2008 for machines manufactured as of December 2009, as the minimum health and safety provisions set out in Annexes I and II of Royal Decree 1215/1997


Hereby, Broomx Technologies declares that this product meets the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53 / EU To access the complete declaration of conformity visit the web www.broomx.com


This device has the CE mark, complying with the minimum legal and technical requirements regarding the safety of the Member States of the European Union.







Warranty



Limited Consumer Warranty



Whose Warranty is this?

This limited consumer warranty (the "Warranty") has been issued by Broomx Technologies ("Broomx", "we" or "our").

Who is this Guarantee for?

Broomx has issued this Warranty to you, as a consumer who has purchased from Broomx, or from an authorized seller, a new product covered by warranty (“you”). This Warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to any buyer or subsequent user and is not available for products that are purchased already used or from a source other than Broomx or an authorized seller.

What does this Warranty do?

This Warranty gives you certain legal rights, regardless of other rights that you may have, which vary from state to state and from country to country. This Warranty does not affect any of the rights that you have recognized under the laws of your jurisdiction in relation to the sale of consumer goods (including, without limitation, national laws that implement the European Directive 1999/44 / EC).

How long does the coverage last?

This Limited Warranty covers one (1) year from the date of purchase or shipment of the Product, whichever is later (the "Warranty Period"). However, if you purchased the Product within the European Union, the Warranty Period will be two (2) years.

What will Broomx do if there is a problem with the product?

If your Product is defective or malfunctions, we will repair or replace such Product or update software or support so that the Product behaves substantially in accordance with the Guaranteed Functionality. The criteria adopted to resolve these matters will be chosen solely by us. If we decide that a product should be replaced, the replacement may be for a new or remanufactured Product. If we decide, in our sole discretion, that none of the means referred to is reasonably adequate for the defect or malfunction, then we may refund the price you paid for the purchase of the Product.

How can I get assistance?

First, by informing us of the problem. If you have a problem with your Product, please visit us at www.broomx.com or send an email to hello@broomx.com for useful assistance and contact information and to submit a claim form and obtain warranty service.

If it is necessary to send your Product to receive assistance, you will be responsible for the shipping costs, attaching the purchase receipt with the Product.


By shipping the Product, you agree to transfer possession of the Product to Broomx. Upon receipt of the product, we will assess whether there is a defect or malfunction that is covered by this Warranty. If we find a defect or malfunction covered by this Warranty, we will proceed to repair or replace the Product to provide it with the Guaranteed Functionality and we will send you the repaired or replaced Product assuming only the shipping costs. We may not return the original Product to you. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to repair the Product without risk or loss of content or files; Any replacement of Product will not contain the files saved in the original Product. Any repair or replacement of Product will continue to be covered by this Warranty during the remaining Warranty Period of the original Product or for ninety (90) days after receipt of the replaced or repaired Product, whichever is longer.


What does this Warranty not cover?

This Warranty is limited and does not apply to: (i) wear and tear, (ii) damage caused by improper use, accident (for example, accidental blow, exposure to liquids, food or other contaminants, etc.), negligence, abuse, Improper or unauthorized alteration, repair or modification, manipulation or use with inappropriate equipment, devices, software, services or other article (s) of unauthorized third parties; (iii) use not in accordance with the Product documentation; (iv) commercial use; (v) use in connection with a trade, business or profession; (vi) used or resold products; (vii) Products purchased from sources other than Broomx or Broomx authorized vendors (including unauthorized online auctions), (viii) Products other than Broomx; (ix) use of the Product in violation of any law, regulation or standard in force in the place where the Product is used; or (x) characteristics or behavioral parameters that pertain to any software or assistance beyond the Guaranteed Product Functionality.

This Warranty does not include a specific warranty that the product will be free from errors or a specific warranty regarding uptime or continued availability, security features of software data or online accounts, or the uninterrupted or error-free operation of any software, firmware or online site. This limited warranty is void if the Product is returned with labels removed, damaged or tampered with or with any alteration (including the unauthorized removal of any component or outer covering).


This Warranty does not cover loss of files; You are responsible for regularly making copies of your data, electronically or physically, if you wish to keep them. Any damage or costs related to data recovery, deletion or installation are not recoverable under this Warranty.


In this Warranty, Broomx does not extend any implied or legal warranties, conditions or statements regarding the Product or any related software or online assistance.


UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, BROOMX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIFIC, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OF ANY KIND, PURSUING (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) INJURY, PAYMENT OF LOSS, LOSS AND LOSS LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF ANY ITEM REPLACEMENT OR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD IN WHICH THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPLACED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, IN NO EVENT SHALL BROOMX BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIFIC, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, DAMAGES, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF BROOMX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS WARRANTY CERTIFICATE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, WHETHER UNDER CONTRACT, EXTRA-CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.


IN NO EVENT SHALL BROOMX'S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS WARRANTY CERTIFICATE EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF ANY CONTRACT, LIABILITY ), OBJECTIVE LIABILITY FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OR LEGAL OR EQUITY THEORY.