SD2020 Stereoscopic Monitor USER’S GUIDE www.planar.
Usage Notice To prevent the risk of fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not open or disassemble the product, as this may cause electric shock. Follow all warnings, precautions, and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life and performance of your unit. Do • Turn off the monitors before cleaning. • Use only a dry, soft cloth or clean room wipe when cleaning the LCD panel surface or the half-mirror.
Box Contents The SD2020 shipping box contains the following components.
Mirror-flip PCI card Short DVI cables (14-in) Two AC adapters Product user’s guide Planar CD-ROM Captain-style glasses (2 ea) Spring clip-style glasses (1 ea) Terminator-style glasses (2 ea) Soft, dry cloths (3 ea) Moistened cleaning pads (6 ea) NOTE: Both the Captain-style and the Terminator-style glasses, for use with the SD2020 monitor, feature the Planar logo on each side and white arm tips. These two markers differentiate the glasses from those shipped with other stereo monitors.
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Stereoscopic Viewing We live in a three-dimensional world. The human visual system can process the slightly different views of the world and translate the views into the perception of depth. This process is called stereopsis. In the last two centuries much effort has been devoted to the reproduction of depth perception, primarily with photography and more recently with computer graphic images.
StereoMirror™ Technology A StereoMirror™ monitor consists of two AMLCD (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display) units, oriented at a 110º angle and mounted on a specially designed stand. A passive beamsplitter mirror bisects the angle formed between the two monitors, and there is a fine mechanical adjustment for the mirror angle between the two displays. One side of the glass mirror has a reflective coating, and the other side has an anti-reflective coating to minimize secondary reflections.
A block diagram describing the process of driving a StereoMirror™ monitor with a computer is shown in the illustration below. The left eye and right eye images are sent to their respective AMLCDs independently and without any special treatment (with the exception of accommodating for the fact that the upper monitor is seen in a mirror; see discussion below). Presenting the stereo pair of images requires a setup or software application that accommodates dual-monitor stereo viewing.
Getting Started Read all instructions before assembling the monitor. Improper assembly can result in damage to the display components. Assemble the unit 1. Remove the bottom monitor assembly from the shipping box and place it on a sturdy table or desktop. To keep the display surface clean, avoid touching the screen. 2. Remove the top monitor assembly from the shipping box. Remove the cover of the cable management compartment. 3.
4. Thread the cables from the top monitor through the rectangular hole in the cross bracket. 5. Replace the top and bottom cable covers, if desired. 6. Remove the beamsplitter from the shipping case. With the StereoMirror™ logo oriented to the lower right, insert the pins located on either side of the mirror frame into the corresponding slots on the mirror support arms. The pins should rest in the fully forward position of the mounting arm slots.
Select a graphics card The SD2020 unit requires a dual-output graphics card to drive the two monitors with a DVI signal. For professional applications that use OpenGL quad-buffered stereo, the graphics card should support OpenGL stereo as well. Typically, the two monitors should be in clone mode for these applications. There are several compatible graphics card families. The Matrox® Parhelia™ line, the nVidia® Quadro™ FX line, and the 3Dlabs® Wildcat Realizm™ line have all been tested and are compatible.
Connect the cables The SD2020 unit comes with one 6-foot DVI cable, one 12-foot DVI cable, and one 14-inch DVI cable. 1. Plug one end of the 6-foot DVI cable into the primary port of the dual-channel DVI graphics card. Plug the other end into the bottom monitor of the SD2020 unit. 2. Plug one end of the 14-inch DVI cable into the secondary output of the dual-channel graphics card. Plug the other end into the input port (labeled “IN”) of the mirror-flip PCI card. 3.
Connect the power cords Two power cords and two AC adapters shipped with the stereo monitor unit. Use only the power cords and adapters supplied with the unit. 1. Plug an AC adapter into the DC power jack on one monitor. Attach the power cord to the AC adapter. Then plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. Repeat for the other monitor. 2. Turn on the soft power switch located on the front bezel of each LCD monitor. 3. Power up the computer.
Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2020 unit can operate either as a 3D stereoscopic monitor or in the standard 2D mode. There are two options to convert to 2D: • Simply turn off the power to one monitor. • Lift the mirror and slide it into the locked, upright position. To return to 3D/stereo, simply reverse the procedure. StereoMirror in 2D mode. User controls and OSD menu The two monitors have a soft DC power switch near the center of the bottom bezel.
Monitor Specifications Displays Size Display type Resolution 20.1” diagonal (510 mm) Active matrix color TFT LCD panel 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) Display dot Display area (mm) Pixel pitch 1600 x (RGB) x 1200 408 x 306 (H x V) 0.
Power management This LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power-saving modes through detection of a horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD monitor is in power-saving mode, the monitor screen is blank and the power LED indicator light is amber.
System Care Monitors. Turn off the monitors before cleaning. Use a dry, soft cloth, clean room wiper, or compressed air when cleaning the LCD panel surface. A soft cloth moistened with water and/or mild detergent can be used to clean the display housing and stand. Do not touch the LCD panel surfaces with sharp or hard objects. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents for your cleaning. Mirror. Use a dry, soft cloth, clean room wiper, or compressed air when cleaning the mirror surface.
CRT Recycling If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT, keep the following in mind: • If the CRT is in good working condition, consider donating it to a school or non-profit organization. It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction. • Do not throw away a CRT unit. Cathode Ray Tubes contain hazardous materials and cannot be discarded with other refuse. A number of recycling programs are available. Do an online search of “CRT Recycling” for potential service providers in your area.
Warning Signals Green power indicator light. Monitor has a signal and is working properly. Amber power indicator light. Monitor is in power-saving mode. LED power indicator is out. Monitor power is off. “Out of Range” message. Video input has an output timing that is outside the synchronous range of the monitor. “No Input Signal” message. Monitor is powered on, but is not detecting a video signal. Warranty The SD2020 standard warranty includes a 1-year return to depot replacement warranty service.
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