Transdimensional Test Card: User manual

Augmented mini-scenography in vintage (1960's) TV set

Download manual (pdf)

Description

Artist: Nourathar Studio

Authors: Caen Botto & Marta Rupérez

Title: Transdimensional Test Card

Date: 2017

Medium: Augmented Reality

Dimensions: 41 (h) x 57 (w) x 38 (d) cm

Loop duration: 2'27"

1- Unpacking & Setup

Box Contents:

- Transdimensional Test Card (artwork)

- Power cable

1.1 Open the TOP of the box using a screwdriver where indicated:

1.3 Unpack the artwork:

Remove bag containing power cable.

Hold both belts and steadily pull upwards to lift the artwork out of the box

(2 people recommended

Remove wrapping.

1.4 To move the artwork, lift by firmly holding from the bottom, front and back

(2 people recommended)

2- Basic operation

Turning ON:

- Plug piece to electric grid (100 - 240V)

- Press switch on.

- Wait 20 seconds

Turning OFF: *

- Press & release red button

- Wait 10 seconds

- Turn switch off

(see *WARNING below)

3- Warnings

* Warning:

Temperature:

To ensure the durability of the electronic components, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the piece is turned off following instructions (above)

Under 25ºC, recommended ambient temperature.

4- Exhibition Recommendations

Ambient light:

Stand:

The artwork will be best viewed under controlled lighting conditions.

For best viewing, stand should be between 70cm and 1,10m high.

Width and depth should be slightly larger than artwork's (57 x 38 cm)

5- Care & Support

This User Manual can be accessed using the QR code on the back of the artwork (QR reader app necessary; these can be found for android or iPhone).

This online version will include further additions, details and updates.

Maintenance:

Preservation:

Support:

Isopropyl alcohol can be used to clean the TV's front glass (apply gently with anti-static cloth)

Use wax to polish and protect the artwork's wooden box.

Purchase of replacement screen and Raspberry Pi are recommended (see Technical Specifications below)

nourathar_dot_m_at_gmail_dot_com

skype: universomente

+34 687 049 717

6- Technical Specifications

Technology:

Warranty:

SXGA Screen 17", 5:4

ACER V176Lbmd. Model No: V176L

LCD, LED. Resolution: 1280 x 1024, DVI

Dimensions: 30,8 x 36,9 x 5,5 cm

Spec sheet (pdf)

http://www.acer.com

Barebone computer:

Raspberry Pi 3 model B

1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A53, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0)

Technical specs (pdf)

http://www.raspberrypi.org

All technology included with the piece is new.

The warranty of each component is provided by its supplier.

7- Concept

Transdimensional Test Card uses a vintage (1960s) TV set, re-tuned into an augmented, multidimensional test card, with various layers of refraction, diffraction and reflection. The familiar test pattern, from omnipresent old TV sets, becomes unfamiliar; it jumps out at the viewer, as it becomes 3D through these different layers and includes even the time dimension (image in motion).