Currently, LF2 does work as a typical projector via an HDMI connection, however, the main functionality of the LF2 is projection mapping.
Remote Required
Please note -- The LF2/2+ Remote is Required to switch the input
As of the 2.1.15 Lightform Creator release, your remote is required to use HDMI as a source. Plugging in the HDMI will not automatically switch the source. You must trigger the input to switch using your remote.
The remote that comes with the LF2/2+ is required to swtich inputs and to manually put your device into pairing mode.
If you lose your remote, a usb universal remote will work as well. We have tested the following remote from amazon:
-
- Press the power button 1x to pull up the projection menu and a second time to turn the projector off completely.
- Press the back button to display the test card.
- Press the back button 3x to put the device into pairing mode.
We do not sell replacement batteries, however, here is one on amazon and here is another you can purchase online. You can also use your remote without a battery by plugging it in to a charger port via mini-USB.
Projector Menu
With the latest firmware release, you can use your remote to open a new projector menu, now with basic keystone correction, projection modes, and more.
Projection Mode
Update the projection mode by clicking on "Picture" in the projector menu" or by going to the control page in Lightform Creator to change the projector mode (front, rear, etc.) to invert the image accordingly. See here:
Notice for LF2 and LF2+ users (only):
- A firmware update is required to correct potential fire risk and device damage. Please complete the update procedure to safely update your device to the latest firmware version (2.4.1), and do not otherwise use the device until you perform a firmware update. See more about this issue here.
Comments
9 comments
How does this function work ? The remote has no function but power on/of + focus?
To use this, you'd plug your video player into the LF2 via HDMI cable. However, at this time features like volume control and input switching are not guaranteed.
Could there be an update to add more functions to also use it as a normal beamer?
With an AppleTV 3 (1080p) it's very buggy. it works but:
Sound is LOUD! Would be nice to use the remote for this (which is now very minimal)
Lot of buttons without function.
Would love to see keystone correction, this could be possible via a firmware update I guess..
Hi Dennis,
Thank you for the feedback. I can definitely see how that would be useful. We get many requests and while we would love to address them all, our product team has a process to evaluate each. I have made sure to add this to their list.
In the meantime, could you tell me which priority you'd give to the following features?
- ability to adjust keystone
- more flexibility with remote features (sound, input control)
- flipping / mirroring the projector image
Hi Ashley, thanks for the reply! 🙏🏼
Don't make it hard on me now.. 😉 I guess the above two would be much appreciated.
adjusting keystone for playing content via my Apple TV would be great..
Is this happens, it would be great the adjust the volume..
And flipping/ mirroring not so, BUT! Using the LF2 what its build for, a would love to hang it on the ceiling, so a 180 degrees option, I guess the will be the first priority..
I hope the product team has some extra time to handle all this 😋
Thanks in advance!
In Lak'ech Ala K’in, Dennis.
Hi. I would also like to comment and make a request for the ability to adjust the keystone and also perhaps how big the image is being displayed for an external video source.
Hi
A similar request to use the HDMI input as a layer so it would be possible to use a live stream at the same time!
Following up from Ashley comment above. Sadly my LF2 is not getting the use I was hoping for given the Covid shutdown, but it would be great to also make use of it as a standard projector
I think you have the order spot on in terms of priority
1. ability to adjust keystone
2. more flexibility with remote features (sound, input control)
3. flipping / mirroring the projector image
Thanks,
Tom
No news ? very attende
Please sign in to leave a comment.