iWear ® VR920 Video Eyewear User’s Manual
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................... 2 Battery Safety Instructions......................................................................................................... 2 FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 2 Vuzix Hardware Product Limited Warranty ..................................
Important Safety Instructions 3. Close supervision is needed when this product is by or near children. 8. Always be aware of the world around you. This product will immerse you in realistic sights and sounds, possibly causing you to forget about the real world around you and the threats to your well being and the well being of others. DO NOT use this product near stairs, balconies, or other things that can be tripped over, run into, knocked down or fallen over.
Vuzix Hardware Product Limited Warranty Vuzix warrants that your Vuzix hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the length of time specified in the Warranty Period (one year), beginning from the date of purchase. If your Vuzix hardware product is used for commercial purposes (including rental or lease) the Warranty Period shall be reduced to only ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Vuzix™ iWear® VR920 Video Eyewear and welcome to a new world of virtual reality. Your iWear VR920 video eyewear incorporates the latest in virtual reality technology. It utilizes two high resolution LCD displays that appear as a 62 in. screen as viewed from a distance of 9 ft. Standard 2D monoscopic video is displayed by default and 3D stereoscopic video when used in conjunction with supporting software and graphics card.
System Requirements • Standard PC or laptop computer with VGA or DVI graphics port • 32-bit Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system* • USB 2.0 port * May function as a 2D wearable display system with other operating systems such as Macintosh, 64-bit Windows and Linux. Some features are not supported or available on these non-supported operating systems.
Installation n Install the iWear Software ► DO NOT connect your eyewear hardware yet – install the software first. Tip: A newer version of iWear VR920 software may have been released since your VR920 was manufactured and packaged. Now would be a good time to check the “Downloads and Drivers” section of the Vuzix website for a free download of our latest software.
► For Windows XP, press the “Continue Anyway” button and for Vista, press the “Install this driver software anyway” button. These messages may appear a couple of times. ► When the installer advises you that it is finished, press the “Finish” button and proceed to step 2.
The eyewear can also be connected to a single VGA port as the only monitor. To do this, ensure the display device settings are for 1024 x 788 resolutions or lower at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. ► Connect the eyewear’s USB connector to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. One or more information balloons will appear momentarily above your System Tray, advising you that devices are being installed. Windows Vista will then post a window advising you when the devices are ready to be used.
► Close any open windows or message balloons and then connect the eyewear’s video connector to a graphics port on your PC. ► Now would be good time to remove the clear protective film off the lenses and outside face of the display. Your iWear VR920 video eyewear may display a blank blue screen. This is normal as your graphics setting are likely not configured for a second display and/or a compatible resolution.
► Open your graphics card control panel’s Resolution controls. ► Set your resolution to any of those supported; 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, or 640 x 480. ► Set your eyewear’s Refresh Rate to “60 Hertz.” Graphics Settings Recap If your VR920 does not display your desktop image, recheck your graphics settings. They should be as follows: Display Configuration: Resolution: Refresh Rate: q Clone (same on both displays) with eyewear set as the ‘primary’ display.
► When you have completed rotating the eyewear fully through all 3 axes, and then press the “Lock Calibration” button. The last step in the calibration process is to set a center point -- the forward direction you normally face when using your eyewear. ► Place the eyewear on your face as you would normally wear it. ► Face your desktop monitor and press the “Set Zero” button.
Tracking Head tracking can be enabled in two ways; either through an iWearMonitor Extension or through native iWear support contained in an application. Applications with head tracking enabled through an iWear Extension are listed in the iWearMonitor. iWearMonitor iWearMonitor is an application populated with iWear Extensions that adds 3D stereoscopic video and/or head tracking support to applications that do not have native iWear support.
notes sometimes refer to files that must moved be added. The iWearMonitor does it all automatically for you when it Enables a Title and adds it into the Enabled Titles list. The list of iWear Extensions is updated frequently and made available to eyewear users free of charge. Go to the Vuzix website’s “Downloads and Drivers” Drivers page to get the latest version of the installation software, including iWearMonitor and all available Extensions.
than 3 seconds brings up the OSD along the bottom of the iWear displays. Note: The OSD automatically closes if the OSD Control is unused for more than 5 seconds. When the On Screen Display (OSD) is shown, the OSD Control wheel is used to access and select OSD menu items. Pressing the wheel accesses menu and sub-menu options and adjustments or executes menu commands.
Audio System The iWear VR920 video eyewear contains a complete audio system. It installs as a separate USB audio device on your PC. VR920 Video Eyewear will appear in your sound and audio control panel and can be selected as your default audio device or you can select any alternate audio device listed. Microphone The built-in microphone is located under the left-front of the eyewear.
The nose bridge is designed to be adjusted to your personal needs – not to be readjusted repeatedly for multiple users. Sharp angles and excessive bending can result in metal fatigue and premature failure of the nose bridge stems. AccuTilt® Viewer Adjustment AccuTilt viewer adjustment is a Vuzix technology that allows you to adjust the angle of the display housing 15 degrees to ensure optimum alignment.
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