[Bino-list] Bino general question: can I use Bino with computer X and projector/display Y ?

[Frédéric Devernay]

Hi Sebastien,

It really depends on two things:
a- The projector/display specs, and what it expects as "3D" input.
it can be any combination of side-by-side, HDMI 1.4a frame packed, above-below, 
checkerboard, alternated VGA, alternated HDMI... Just read the documentation 
for your projector.

b- The computer and graphics card specs, and whether or not it can output these 
modes.
HDMI1.4a frame packed is a special thing, and can usually be triggered by 
setting the graphics card resolution to 1920x2205p or 1280x1470p. Sometimes, 
this requires setting a custom resolution on your display driver. You can 
usually find that kind of information on 3D gaming forums, such as 
http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=84&t=10072
Alternated modes can usually be obtained either using either OpenGL quad-buffer 
or alternating modes, see http://bino3d.org/doc/bino.html#Output-Techniques for 
a list of supported output modes in Bino.

Unfortunately, we can't answer this kind of question, as there are too many 
projectors and displays to test Bino with.
However, if you have a configuration that works, please report it (on the 
bino-list?), and we will gladly add this combination and the settings you used 
to the list of "known-to-work" combinations on the Bino web site.

The report could be:
- computer make/model/year
- graphics card or graphics chipset
- operating system
- display settings on the computer (resolution and other settings)
- link between the computer and the display (HDMI, VGA, other)
- display or projector make/model/year

Martin, could we add this FAQ on the Bino web site, maybe with your 
modifications ?

Best regards,
Frederic

Le 15 août 2014 à 01:59, Sébastien LE ROC'H <address@hidden> a écrit :

> Hi!
> I just bought a Vivitek 3D ready DLP-LINK video projector QUMI Q5, and would 
> like some help to operate the 3D function, as I don’t have any idea of how it 
> works, and don’t know anybody able to help me.
> 
> Here is the material that I use :
> I have a Macbook Pro 13" 2010, connected to the QUMI through a adaptor 
> Minidisplay port / HDMI.
> I also have a module OPTOMA 3D-XL, which can be connected between the 
> computer and the projector, but Apple confirmed I should be able to run the 
> 3D directly from the Macbook. Don't know if I need it or not...
> And finally 3D active shutter DLP-LINK glasses, model G05-DLP.
> 
> As MacBooks are not fitted with Bluray player, I'm reading 3D video files 
> downloaded from Bluray 3D 1080p (which have good reviews on the internet, I 
> assume the files are not corrupted).
> 
> After searching a little bit on the internet I found your app, which I 
> understood should convert the source video with 2 screens side by side into 
> only 1 video, with different Input / output options. Of course I don't know 
> what configuration is compatible with the QUMI and/or the glasses (vertical 
> lines, horizontal lines, checkered, Open GL, etc…). Even for the Input 
> signal, I don’t know what to choose...
> 
> I tried many combinations, but couldn't find the one that allows me to 
> activate the 3D option in the QUMI Menu (stays grey). According to the QUMI 
> user manual, it means that something is wrong in the video Input signal, but 
> I don't know what. As a consequence, the glasses naturally do not sync with 
> the screen, as I guess the sync signal is not emitted by the QUMI…
> 
> If you could help, I would really appreciate.
> Thanks in advance
> Best regards
> Sebastien
> +33 6 07 36 99 16