iWear® VR920 Video Eyewear User Manual
Table of Contents System Requirements.................................................................................... 4! Installation & Setup.......................................................................................... 5! iWear VR920 Hardware .................................................................................... 8! On Screen Display (OSD) ............................................................................... 8! OSD Menu Options........................................
IMPORTANT NOTICE 1 . R e a d th e S a f e ty & W a r r a n ty i n f o r ma ti o n b o o k l e t b e f o r e pr o ce e di ng. 2 . I n s ta l l th e VR M a n a g e r s o f tw a r e B E F O R E c o n n e c ti n g th e VR 9 2 0 to y o u r c o m p u te r . System Requirements: • Windows* based desktop PC or laptop computer • Windows* compatible graphics card with VGA or DVI graphics port • USB 2.
Installation & Setup The CD provided with your VR920 video eyewear includes required support software, documentation and optional Bonus Software. Portions of this software may have been updated since your CD was created so we suggest you check the Vuzix website (www.vuzix.com) and download the latest version if an update is available. Updates are complete applications installs that do not require the prior version. It is suggested that any older version be uninstalled before a new version is installed.
The on-screen instructions and messages will vary, based upon the version of Windows installed on your computer. Enable all actions and permissions requested by the installation program. The VR920 video eyewear requires the latest version of DirectX, is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) provided by Microsoft. The installation program may request you install the latest version of DirectX, provided on the CD. 4. If presented with the DirectX installer, enable its installation.
If your graphics card came with its own Control Panel for display configuration, we suggest using that rather than the Display Control Panel provided with Windows. Consult the provider of your graphics display Control Panel for information of accessing the required configuration options. • Configure your display setting for dual monitors, sometimes referred to as Cloned or Duplicate displays, with the VR920 set as the Primary display. • Set the display resolution to 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768.
iWear VR920 Hardware On Screen Display (OSD) The VR920 contains an On Screen Display (OSD) for adjusting volume and display options. It is accessed and controlled through an OSD Control located under the right corner of the eyewear’s display. This is a multi-function control that can be pressed like a button or turned like a dial. • When no on-screen display is shown in the eyewear, turning the OSD Control adjusts the volume. • Press the OSD Control to access and display the OSD.
Display Mode: When viewing 2D applications, the Display Mode should be set to 2D Monoscopic - the submenu icon furthest to the left. When using 3D Stereoscopic applications choose one of the 2D Stereoscopic display modes. Most applications use the Left eye setting, indicated by the icon with the “L”. If its 3D imagery does not appear correct, select the Right eye setting.
microphone. If you wish to use alternate microphone or speakers, open the Sound Control Panel and select the microphone and/or speakers of your choice. If you choose to use alternate speakers, you can remove and reinstall the earphones by grasping the rubber section of the earphone connector and drawing it straight back. Reverse the process to re-install them.
Care & Maintenance Your iWear is designed to provide trouble free, low-maintenance use. There are a few things that you can do to main it in prime conditions and steps to take should you encounter difficulties. Cleaning Abrasive cleaners such as glass cleaner, paper towels and facial tissues can scratch the coating on your iWear lens and the finish on the eyewear’s frame. To clean the lens, fog them with your breath and use a microfiber cloth or the cloth pouch to gentle wipe them clean.
VR Compatible Applications For applications to provide 3D stereoscopic video and/or head tracking, these capabilities must be enabled specifically for each application. Types of VR Support Vuzix VR support can be enabled in two ways: Native Support: Stereoscopic 3D video and/or head tracking support written directly into an application by the application’s creator. Vuzix Extension: Stereoscopic 3D video and/or head tracking support added to the program by a 3rd party or independent programmer.
VR Manager 3.0 VR Manager 3.0 is a software application provides support for Vuzix video eyewear using in VR applications on Windows based personal computer. It Currently supports the Vuzix iWear VR920 virtual reality system and the Wrap 920 when accompanied by a Wrap VGA Adapter. Note: VR Manager 3.0 also supports 3D video display and head tracking for the Wrap 920 series of Vuzix video eyewear, when enabled with a Wrap VGA Adapter and Wrap Tracker 6TC.
Calibrator Vuzix trackers use multiple sensors for calculating movement and positioning, including magnetometers. Magnetometers utilize the earth’s magnetic field and are influenced by nearby objects that influence the magnetic field such as items containing magnets, large metallic masses and certain electronic devices. To compensate for these influences the tracker must be calibrated.
Position your eyewear/tracker in a position similar to where it will be used, and move it fully through each of the yaw, pitch and roll axis. Yaw and roll support a full 360º of movement whereas pitch is only 180º. Continue moving the eyewear/tracker through it full range on movement, on each axis, until the progress bars stop progressing. Note: The calibration progress bars will not fill completely – this is normal. 2. When the indicator bars stop moving, press the “Lock Calibration” button. 3.
The Set Zero button establishes the eyewear/tracker’s home or centered position. As you move your head you will see the indicators and values in the Yaw, Pitch and Roll indicators change to reflect the tracker’s current positioning. Drift Some degree of drift in the Yaw axis is normal. You can use the Set Zero button to re-center the tracker from time to time, without going through the complete calibration process. Monitor Stereoscopic 3D video and head tracking require support within each application.
Extension Notes Not all Vuzix Extension includes both stereoscopic 3D video and tracking support plus some include support for additional features, such as Hot Keys for zooming in your view. An Extension Note describing its supported capabilities and manual installation instructions accompanies each Vuzix Extension. To access the Vuzix Extension Notes: • Double-click on any Extension title, or • Right-click on an Extension title and choose “View Extension Info” from the pop-up menu.
To better manage the long list of available Extensions, you can enable the “Show Installed Titles Only” option, in the lower-left corner of the window, to restrict the list to only titles found on your computer. To Enable the Extensions you can right-click each detected Extension (yellow) and choose “Enable Title Support” from the menu options. You can also press the “Enable All Detected” button to enable all the detected (yellow) Extension in a single action.
Misc. Tools This section of the VR Manager has been provided primarily to assist you and Vuzix Customer Service in quickly resolving technical problems. Test Stereoscopy: This runs a simple 3D video display that enables you and Customer Service to determination if stereoscopic video support is enabled and functioning correctly. It displays a simple stereoscopic display. View Logfile: The VR Manager creates a log file of recent activity.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting No video display or a blank blue screen on the VR920: • Unplug and reconnect the USB cable. • Recheck the above settings: Clone/Mirror/Duplicate display VR920 set as primary display 640x480, 800x600, or 1024x768 resolution 60 Hertz refresh rate No 3D video: • Check for 3D video using the test application in the Misc. Tools section of the VR Manager. • Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version. • If you have another 3D video driver installed, disable it.
Contacting Customer Support Vuzix Customer Support Services is available to assist you should you encounter difficulties with any Vuzix products. Prior to contacting Customer Service, we request to read this manual and the available troubleshooting tips and FAQs. If you require Customer Support assistance, please provide the following information: • Serial number, complete model name, and model number of your video eyewear. • Make and model number of the audio video device being used.
FCC Compliance NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Subject to change without notice. Items may not be exactly as illustrated. Vuzix, the Vuzix logo, View the Future and iWear are trademarks of Vuzix Corporation registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. © 2010 Vuzix Corporation. All rights reserved. Designed by Vuzix in New York.
