ARFX Stage Setup

ARFX Studio Stage Setup Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your ARFX Studio Stage using the ARFX Pro System server and ARFX Pro Plugin with Unreal Engine or the ARFX Scenepack. Follow these steps to ensure a seamless first-time setup and subsequent use.

Overview of the Setup Process.

The first-time setup for the ARFX Pro System is straightforward and involves:

• Adding external display and tracker hardware.

• Configuring  the system in Unreal Engine or the ARFX Scenepack.

• Fine-tuning the system for your specific production needs.

Step-by-Step Setup.

Connect External Display and Tracker Hardware.

Attach an external display to your ARFX Pro System Server using HDMI or DP cables as required. Ensure the display is properly powered and configured for optimal output.

Connect any required tracker hardware to the ARFX Pro System Server. Ensure that all the cables are securely connected and the devices are powered on.

1.Start the Software.

Launch the ARFX Scenepack or start Unreal Engine with the ARFX Pro plugin installed.

Ensure that all the necessary software dependencies are installed prior to lauching.

2.Initial Configuration.

Allocate 50 - 60 minutes if this is your first time doing the setup.

• Configure hardware settings

• Adjust software parameters to match the production environment. \

• Once the initial setup is complete, subsequent setups will take approximately 5 minutes.

3.Fine-tune system settings.

After the scene is loaded in ARFX Scenepack or Unreal Engine. Use the in-engine menu and control system for:

• Align hardware and software settings for precise tracking and display.

• Hotkeys and button mapping: Customize controls for seamless operation.

• Color and graphics settings: Adjust visual settings for optimal rendering.

4.Select and Configure the Backdrop.

• The interface for selecting a backdrop is user-friendly and resembles a camera menu or a AAA video game interface.

• Browse through the available backdrops and select the one suitable for your scene.

• Fine-tune the backdrop settings as needed.

5.Tips for a smooth setup.    

• Hardware compatibility: Ensure all hardware (e.g., displays, cables, trackers) is compatible with the ARFX Pro System Server.

• Firmware and software updates: Before setup, check for and install the latest firmware and software updates for all components.

• Power requirements: Verify that all devices are adequately powered and securely connected.

• Testing: Run a quick test of the system after setup and identify any potential issues.

6.Troubleshooting common issues.

• Display not Working: Ensure  all cables are properly connected, and the display is powered on. Check any input source mismatches.

• Tacker Issues: Recalibrate the tracker hardware and verify secure connections.

• Software Errors: Restart the ARFX Scenepack or Unreal engine and check system logs for error details.

7.System maintenance.

• Regularly inspect cables, hardware, and software for any signs of wear or malfunction.

• Keep all software updated to the latest version to benefit from new features and fixes.

• Clean hardware components to avoid dust or debris interfering with operations.    

Once the ARFX Pro System is set up for the first time, subsequent use becomes much quicker and more efficient. The user-friendly interface and in-engine tools make it easy to customize settings and select backdrops, providing a streamlined workflow for your production needs.