D-BOX Coded Video Mode (Computer & HaptiSync Center)

Premium haptic experience for D-BOX coded movies, TV shows, using audio synchronization. All this using your computer as a HaptiSync controller.



1.

ACCOUNT & SUBSCRIPTION (1st time only)

If not already done, create your D-BOX Connect account and ensure you subscribe to an HaptiSync subscription to get access to haptic codes for more than 2,800 movies and shows.

2.

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD (1st time only)

If not already done, download and install the latest version of D-BOX HaptiSync Center Software Suite.  It is available in the Software Downloads section of our website.   

If you have a Motion 1 chair and have installed MasterPlus+ already, you can skip this step.

3.

Open the HaptiSync Center.

The app can be launched either from your desktop shortcut, the Windows Start Menu or from MasterPlus (software available if you own a Cooler Master Motion 1 chair).

4.

ACTIVATION (1st time only)

Make sure your computer is activated and linked to your D-BOX Connect account.

5.

LOG IN (1st time only)

When prompted by the HaptiSync Center, login to your D-BOX Connect account.

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6.

In the HaptiSync Mode section, set the HaptiSync Mode to D-BOX Coded Video.

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7.

Click on Library (Watch section) to see the list of haptic codes available and validate the content you want to watch is available.

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8.

Back in the HaptiSync Mode section, in the Adjust Settings section,  select your Active Audio Source to be used to listen the sound coming out of your PC.

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  • If watching a movie on your computer, devices tagged with the prefix "OUT" should be chosen.
  • If using your computer with your home theater set-up (watching a movie on your TV as an example). choose a device tagged with a prefix "IN", like a microphone or an audio line-in input.
9.

TESTING & CALIBRATION (1st time only)

Open your browser and go to the D-BOX Haptic Experiences YouTube channel

  • Start the test clip and wait 30 seconds to confirm that everything works 
  • Start the calibration clip to verify that there is no unpleasant delay. If yes, you can adjust the Haptic Delay Calibration as explained in next step.
10.

In the Advanced Settings section, you can adjust the Haptic Delay Calibration and the Recognition Tolerance.

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Haptic Calibration Delay:

  • External factors may influence synchronization delays (distance from your screen, sound transmission, etc.). We suggest calibrating your haptic system as described in previous step.  Delay can be set between -200 to 200 milliseconds.

Recognition Tolerance:

  • Audio recognition tolerance can be set between 0 and 100 seconds. If a recognition failure occurs during the specified delay (foreign languages, ambient noise, etc.), the synchronization will be maintained and the haptic feedback will not be interrupted. When pausing or stopping playback, haptic feedback will continue for the same number of seconds.
11.

Start your movie and wait for the audio synchronization to complete. Haptic feedback should start within a minute.  You will see the movie title appear in the Current Status/"Now Playing" section.