User’s Manual 0020D1.01
Image AnyPlace IA-200
1 Introduction
1.1 General Description
The Image AnyPlace IA-200 is a high performance video signal processor intended for use in Pro
AV applications. In addition to top ranked scaler features, the IA-200 adds Keystone Correction
capability (i. e. the ability to correct for the distortion caused by projecting off-axis onto a flat
screen). Variations on the IA-200 design add Image Geometry Correction (ability to correct for
projection onto a curved or irregular screen) and Edge Blending (the ability to invisibly blend
the overlapping output of 2 projectors) to the product. All IA-200 processors can be updated in
the field to add Image Geometry Correction and/or Edge Blending. Choosing the SDI option
(available at slight extra cost at the time of purchase) enables the user to add HD-SDI (and SDI)
input capability.
As a Scaler, the IA-200 offers the top quality image scaling provided by the Silicon Optix Realta
IC. All popular resolutions are supported on both input and output. In addition, the IA-200
functions as a switcher, supporting several different signal input types (see section 1.3.1).
As a Keystone Corrector, the IA-200 enables precision Keystone Correction for projection onto
any flat screen. All flat screen Keystone adjustments may be made with just 4 corner controls
internally available from the OSD (i. e. the user adjusts each corner of the projected image to
match the desired projection area in real time). In addition to off axis distortion, this approach
also simultaneously corrects for Screen/Projector Rotation, Screen Slant, and incorrect Screen
Aspect Ratio. The IA-200’s sub-pixel precision makes it an ideal choice of multiple projector
applications such as Projector Stacking for added brightness, and 2 projector 3D applications.
As a Geometry Correcter, the IA-200_EX extends precision Geometry Correction to image
shaping onto curved, spherical and even irregular screens. The IA-200_EX accomplishes this
sophisticated Geometry Correction using the eWarp Designer 200 PC based program. eWarp
Designer 200 enables the user to precisely shape the screen using a flexible grid
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As an Edge Blender, IA-200_BEX adds Edge Blending to Keystone Correction and Geometry
Correction. Any number of projectors’ output may be blended on any type of surface. Edge
Blending is controlled by the Edge Blending 200 PC based program.
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For Image AnyPlace IA-100 users: IA-100 grid files larger than 7x9 are compatible with IA-200; use the internal 4
point method of IA-200’s for 4 point Keystone Correction.
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