2.2.1 Harnessing the River #

📝 Summary #

Two ultra‑short‑throw projectors fill the exhibit surface with a cohesive animated narrative about why the Colorado River was harnessed and the need for Hoover Dam. Audio is focused to the viewing area with an induction loop for accessibility.

📦 Equipment #

🎨 Renders #

🔌 Wiring Diagram #

🎛️ Controls #

🛠️ Operation #

1. The system will come on automatically based on a global schedule, or you can override it using the control tablet.
2. Verify the 7thSense server playback and confirm both projectors display the content.
3. Check audio coverage at the viewing area; adjust volume as needed.
4. If a source needs to be changed, use DeltaGUI, located on the Admin PC in the rack.
5. End of day: projectors and server power down via global schedule.

🧰 Maintenance #

• If content fails to play, restart Harnessing the River via control tablet.
• If no image is present, verify HDBaseT link, projector input, and network connectivity.
• Periodically clean projector filters and confirm loop driver status.

⚙️ Configuration #

Applications Used #

• 7thSense Delta GUI / Web UI – content management and playback control.
• Epson Projector Professional Tool (EPPT) – power, input, status.

Connection Details #

• Epson Projector (PRJ01-01) — 10.10.0.30
• Epson Projector (PRJ01-02) — 10.10.0.31
• 7thSense Proton (DVP03-01) — 10.10.0.32

Updating Media #

1. Connect to the 7thSense Proton using Delta GUI.
2. Load updated assets and publish to the timeline.
3. Verify playback on both projectors and save the show file to backups.

Adjusting Wall Geometry #

1. Use EPPT for automated geometry tools for precision alignment.
2. Fine‑tune alignment around hard edges on the 7thSense via DeltaGUI.
3. Re‑verify focus and alignment after any projector service.