5DT HMD 800
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1. not adhere to the warranty claim instructions and 5DT has to incur costs to release the shipment from customs these costs will be for your account 5DT will not return your product until these costs are paid 5DT is not responsible for any damage that may occur during shipping Ship via courier to your supplier or if arranged to US and Americas 5DT Inc 15375 Barranca Pkwy G 103 Irvine CA 92618 Tel 1 949 450 9044 Fax 1 949 450 9045 e mail support us 5dt com Rest of World 5DT Fifth Dimension Technologies 25 De Havilland Crescent P O Box 5 Persequor Park 0020 Pretoria South Africa Tel 27 12 349 2690 Fax 27 12 349 1404 Email support 5dt com 202. using a soft cloth To remove stains or dirt wipe the HMD with a soft cloth dampened with a neutral detergent Do not use solvents like paint thinner benzene or other products that may damage the surface of the product Personal Hygiene Alcohol wipes are useful for cleaning the HMD between users for multiple user applications Alcohol will remove skin oil and makeup that has been transferred to the HMD The front back and top foam inserts should also be cleaned or replaced as necessary Soak the foam inserts in a mild detergent rinse lightly and leave in the sun to dry There have been anecdotal reports of lice pest transmission between HMD users in multiple user applications There are sprays available that will kill the lice on furniture and clothing These sprays are hazardous and you need to judge the benefits versus the risks of using these sprays Make sure to switch the HMD off and to cover the optics before wiping it or spraying it 3 X Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following 5DT HMD with connected interface cable e Power supply e This manual 4 Connecting the HMD To connect your 5DT HMD 800 to a PC follow these steps see Figure 1 a Connect the supplied D sub SVGA connector of the 5DT HMD 800 26 to the output of your video card b Connect the audio connection cable of the 5DT HMD 800 26 to the audio out line of your soundcard c Connect the power supply pl
3. 16 The image seems to darken over time The micro display used in the 5DT HMD 800 26 may darken in color as they heat up over time Minor adjustments can be made by accessing the OSD functions Please make sure that you are using the HMD in an environment within the operating tolerances of the unit Avoid long periods of direct sunlight exposure Please Note The micro displays will NOT be damaged if they do overheat during operation If you experience problems or have complaints suggestions or other comments please feel free to contact your supplier preferably via e mail Please have the following information available or include it in your written correspondence a Computer processor make and model e g Pentium V 2 8GHz b Computer graphics card e g GeForce FX C Operating system and version e g Windows 2000 d The symptoms of the problem and what was happening when the problem occurred e Can you reproduce the problem easily Describe how f Actions taken by yourself to solve the problem You may also contact 5DT directly at support 5DT com 17 Appendix B Specifications Model 5DT HMD 800 Signal System VGA SVGA LCD 0 49 inch 1 44 million Dot Micro Display Dot Number panel 800 H x 600 V Virtual Image Size 44 inch at 2m Viewing Angle 26 Diagonal PC Input RGB Positive Sync in SGVA Mode Connectors PC Input PC Input D sub 15 pin Audio In
4. Month Product Warranty Exclusions Warranty Claim Instructions 19 19 19 19 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing this product We trust that you will have a lot of fun and satisfaction using it The 5DT Head Mounted Display HMD 800 26 offers the user an affordable immersive viewing experience with 1 44 million pixels of resolution This product is particularly useful for research and development virtual reality simulation computer graphics applications 3D CAD systems virtual showrooms personal entertainment Features e Affordable quality e Adjustable top back ratchets 2D and 3D models e Cable organizer Mounting base for head trackers e Crisp SVGA image e Extreme comfort e User configurable immersivity lightweight e Flip up mode for reality checks e High quality headphones 2 Safety First Please take CAREFUL NOTE of the following SAFETY ISSUES Due to medical safety reasons this product should not be used by the following persons 2 1 Individuals with Epilepsy Individuals who have been diagnosed with Epilepsy or who have a personal or family history of Epilepsy should not use this product because it may trigger epileptic seizures you have any doubts about this consult with a medical doctor and or neurologist before using the product 2 2 Individuals Younger than 10 Years of Age The eyes of a person younger than 10 years of age are still developing the ability to focus
5. Power Menu button once to save the setting Alternatively you may save the setting by simply waiting for about 5 seconds The main OSD screen will reappear and you can then make additional adjustments to any display function BRIGHTNESS 55 41 Up Down t Enter Figure 7 The Brightness OSD menu Selecting the Contrast icon allows you to make adjustments to the display contrast When the Contrast submenu is displayed as shown in Figure 8 you may change the setting between 0 100 by pressing the Vol buttons Once the desired level of contrast has been determined you may save by pressing the Power Menu button once or by simply waiting about 5 seconds The main OSD screen will reappear and you can then make additional adjustments to any display function CONTRAST 51 B Contrast 44 riboun e Enter Figure 8 The Contrast OSD menu C Audio Balance Audio Balance allows you to adjust the sound between the left and right earphones When the Audio Balance submenu appears see Figure 9 you may change the balance by pressing the Vol buttons until you achieve the desired balance Press the Power Menu button to save any changes you have made to the settings 10 AUDIO BALANCE LL 1 JR Left Right e Enter Figure 9 The Audio Balance OSD menu D Centering Screen If the image on the screen appears to be off center you can make adjustments by selecting this function Again
6. SDT HMD 800 26 Series User s Manual pu Fifth Dimension Technologies www 5DT com 5DT HMD 800 26 2D Head Mounted Display 5DT HMD 800 26 3D Stereo Head Mounted Display User s Manual All rights reserved No part of this manual software or hardware may be copied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable format without the written consent of 5DT Fifth Dimension Technologies All trademarks and trade names are the respective property of their owners Unless otherwise indicated the term 5DT HMD 800 26 in this manual refers to both the 2D and the 3D HMD The stereo HMD will be indicated as 5DT 800 26 where there are differences between the two devices Version 3 0 August 2004 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SAFETY FIRST 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Individuals with Epilepsy Individuals Younger than 10 Years of Age Termination of Usage Electrical Safety Cleaning the Product Personal Hygiene 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 CONNECTING THE HMD 5 USING YOUR HMD 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Basic Use Donning the Headset PC Setup Using the HMD 800 Controls Accessing the On Screen Display Menu OSD On Screen Display OSD Menu Options 6 ABOUT 5DT 7 CONTACT INFORMATION APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS N Cc N N N N o 10 13 15 16 18 APPENDIX C PRODUCT WARRANTY 3
7. Therefore individuals younger than 10 years of age should not use this product because it may adversely affect the focusing ability of their eyes 2 3 Termination of Usage STOP using this product IMMEDIATELY if e You experience discomfort of any nature e You develop a headache e You start feeling nauseous e You start experiencing vertigo dizziness Do not wear the product for longer than one hour at a time When this period has expired take a break for at least 10 15 minutes before wearing the device again A warning to stop using the device will appear in the displays after two hours 2 4 Electrical Safety e Make sure that the line voltage of the power adapter AC adapter is the same as the line voltage of the country where the HMD will be used For example if the line voltage of the power adapter is 100 120V AC it should not be used in a country where the line voltage is 220 240V Using an incorrect power adaptor may cause it to explode e Unplug the power adapter when the unit is not in use e Always use the designated AC power adapter included with the product e To prevent electric shock and or fire do not unplug by pulling on the cord and do not touch the power plug with bare hands Do not use the product in a wet environment such as a bathroom 2 5 2 6 Cleaning the Product Always unplug the power adapter before cleaning the product to prevent electric shock and or fire Remove dust on the headset by
8. age quality Changes that can be made include BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR AUDIO BALANCE HORIZONTAL CENTERING as well as a FACTORY RESET option You can activate and deactivate the 3D mode by accessing the OSD at any time To access the OSD press and hold down the Power Menu button for approximately 3 seconds and then release The on screen display window will appear on your screen see Figure 6 NA xx 0 ESC 20 BRIGHTNESS D select Enter Figure 6 The OSD main menu display Use the Vol buttons to select the icon for the display function you would like to activate Notice that the selected icon is highlighted Once you have highlighted the desired icon press and release the Power Menu button once to activate Once activated a new screen will open Use the Vol buttons to increase or decrease the setting between 0 and 100 Once you are satisfied with the new setting depress the Power Menu button to save the changes and the main OSD menu will appear To select another display function icon use the Vol buttons to scroll between icons 5 5 On Screen Display 050 Menu Options A Brightness AX Selecting the Brightness icon allows you to make adjustments to the display brightness When the brightness submenu is displayed as shown in Figure 7 you may change the setting between 0 100 by pressing the Vol buttons Once the desired brightness level has been determined you may press the
9. at the screen refresh is set up correctly The refresh rate should be 60Hz for 2D mode The picture is dark and fuzzy e Make sure that the external source is connected and is turned on Adjust the brightness of the display There is no sound e Check that the volume is not set to zero e Check that the control is not muted The color appears incorrect Check the color control settings e Check that the VGA connector is properly inserted The image rolls has static or is jumpy The 5DT HMD 800 is looking for a very precise 800 x 600 input signal at 60Hz Some computers may output a signal at a frequency other than 60Hz despite the fact that your computer is set at 60Hz Many computer monitors offer a view meter function that will tell you the exact signal output See your monitor manual for details Try raising or lowering your refresh rate slightly to see if this solves the problem The image flickers in 3D mode The 5DT HMD 800 operates at a refresh rate that is double the input refresh rate up to 60Hz The headset will operate at the input refresh rate if the input rate is above 60Hz If you experience image flicker make sure the input refresh rate is 60Hz or less Alternatively reset the refresh rate on your computer to a minimum of 85Hz preferably 100Hz or higher Generally at a refresh rate above 85Hz the human eye should not be able to detect image flicker
10. b Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display fi ViewSonic 5 790 on NVIDIA GeForce2 400 Colors High Color 16 bit Em Apply Figure 4 Setting the display resolution for Windows 95 98 Me XP GeForce2 MX MX 400 3 Twinview Stereo Properties General Adapter Monitor Performance Color Management BH NVIDIA GeForce MX MX 400 Adapter Driver information Manufacturer NVIDIA Features DirectDraw 1 00 Software version 4 0 Current files nvdisp drv vdd nvmini v d NVDD32 DLL r Refresh rate 60 Hz m OK Cancel Apply Figure 5 Setting the refresh rate for Windows 95 98 Me XP 5 3 Using the HMD 800 Controls Turn on the 5DT HMD 800 Press and release the Power Menu button located on the middle right hand of the headset This will illuminate the green LED above to the Power Menu button and within a few seconds an image will appear on the headset Your 5DT HMD 800 26 has been preset at the factory and no further adjustments should be required Audio Controls If you have an audio source you can increase or decrease the volume level using the Vol buttons on the bottom right side of the headset 5 4 Accessing the On Screen Display Menu OSD Access to the ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD allows the user to make additional image corrections and adjustments to the im
11. ct to your supplier or to 5DT without first contacting them b Your supplier or 5DT will issue you with a Return Material Authorization RMA number Do not return a product to your supplier or to 5DT without an RMA number c Pack the items to be returned securely using the original packaging material if possible d Please enclose the following e Your original sales bill e Name address contact telephone fax numbers e E mail address e Reason for returning the item e RMA number e Mark your shipping container with the RMA number to expedite handling by customs or your supplier at 5DT f Ship prepaid to your supplier or to 5DT Shipping charges to 5DT are your responsibility COD shipments will not be accepted by 5DT 19 9 When completing customs or courier documentation please clearly indicate Unit returned for repairs under warranty Not for resale No commercial value Amount shown is for customs purposes only h If you are shipping the unit internationally you must supply attach a commercial invoice with your shipment otherwise the customs authorities in the destination country will not release the shipment The invoice must indicate a value We suggest that you assign a value of US 50 maximum on the invoice so that 5DT is not required to pay excessive import taxes on this product i It is important that you assign the same maximum value of 05850 to both the invoice and the courier waybill j If you do
12. enu G 3D mode 5DT HMD 800 26 3D Only Selecting this icon allows you to switch your 5DT HMD 800 26 3D between 2D and 3D modes Please Note Before switching to 3D mode you will want to increase the refresh rate to a minimum of 85Hz but 100Hz or higher is preferable Please see section 5 2 Once the HMD is set to 3D mode the user cannot make changes to the refresh rate or the resolution settings without first going back into 2D mode 3D Modes 3D1 and 3D2 The 5DT HMD 800 26 3D supports two 3D modes In both modes full resolution frame sequential image input is required BEE CSLI 42 select Enter Figure 13 The 3D Mode Selection OSD menu Mode 1 DDC Line Protocol The DDC line protocol is used principally by the nVIDIA Stereo drivers If nVIDIA stereo drivers are active and outputting a 3D signal the headset will automatically detect the DDC line and stay locked on the signal Note The DDC Line Protocol is the highest priority 3D function If this signal is present the headset will function correctly in either 3D1 or 3D2 modes Mode 2 Frame Sequential Stereo With frame sequential stereo input the user can select either 3D1 or 3D2 to activate the frame swapping function However if the image on the headset is in reverse stereo simply switch to the opposite mode 12 6 About 5DT 5DT Fifth Dimension Technologies is a high technology company specializing in Virtual Reality VR 5DT deve
13. ion Program e High Voltage Line Inspection Training System e High Voltage Line Repair Training System High Voltage Yard Training Simulator Industrial e Crane Operator Training Simulator Marine e Marine Technology Demonstrator e Unmanned Underwater Vehicle UUV ROV Training Simulators Medical e Bronchoscope Training Simulator Exposure Treatment Phobia Simulator Gastroscope Training Simulator Mining e Continuous Miner Training Simulator Mechanized Coal Mining Surface Mining Training Simulator Visualization e Flight Visualization System e Flow Visualization System Other e Landscape Generation and Real time Rendering Technology Information on these systems may be supplied on request 14 7 Contact Information US and Americas 5DT Inc 15375 Barranca Pkwy G 103 Irvine CA 92618 Tel 1 949 450 9044 Fax 41 949 450 9045 e mail info us 5dt com Web www 5dt com Rest of World 5DT Fifth Dimension Technologies 25 De Havilland Crescent P O Box 5 Persequor Park 0020 Pretoria South Africa Tel 27 12 349 2690 Fax 27 12 349 1404 Email info 5dt com Web www 5dt com 15 Appendix Troubleshooting There is no video Signal e Check that the power adapter is plugged in and the POWER LED is lit e Check that the resolution of the input signal is 800x600 e Check that the video cable is plugged into the PC VGA output port e Check th
14. lops produces and distributes affordable virtual reality hardware software and systems 5DT can also develop custom systems for all your VR needs 5DT s focus is Virtual Reality Training Systems and Virtual Reality Peripherals The Virtual Reality Hardware currently produced by 5DT includes e 501 Data Glove 14 Ultra Right and Left e 501 Data Glove 5 Right and Left e 5DT Data Glove MRI 5 For Magnetic Resonance Imaging environments e 5DT Data Glove MRI 14 For Magnetic Resonance Imaging environments e 501 Data Glove Ultra Wireless Kit e 5DT Head Mounted Display 800 40 e 5DT Head Mounted Display HMD 800 26 2D e 5DT Head Mounted Display HMD 800 26 3D e 5DT Virtual Binoculars 2D and 3D Some of the Training Systems Computer Based Training Training Simulators and Technology Demonstrators that have been developed by 5DT include Automotive e Driver Training Simulator Road Safety Training System Aviation Airspace Visualizer Air Traffic Control ATC Training Simulator e Experimental Avionics Testbed e Flight Visualization System e Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV Training Simulator Defense e Air Defense Training Simulator e Fiber Optic Guided Missile Training Simulator e Integrated Virtual Battlefield 13 Rocket Launcher Training Simulator e Stand off Weapon Training Simulator and Visualizer High Voltage e High Voltage Line Inspection Logging System e High Voltage Line Inspect
15. ows go to Display Properties found in your control panel When the Display Properties window appears click on the Settings tab When the Display Settings window appears adjust your Desktop Area control to 800 x 600 pixels When you have selected the desired screen resolution click on Apply to accept the change Step 2 Set Color Resolution For best results make sure that your computer is set for a minimum of 16 Bit color resolution The color resolution settings are found in the Settings tab of Display Properties Click Apply once the desired color resolution has been selected Step 3 Set Refresh Rate Set your refresh rate to 60 2 For Windows NT and 2000 users this is done on the same screen in Display Properties as display resolution see Figure 3 For Windows 95 98 ME XP users go to the Settings tab as outlined in Step 1 then click on Advanced then Adaptor Set the refresh rate to 60Hz and then click Apply to accept the change see Figure 4 and Figure 5 Display Properties Background Screen Saver Appearance Plus Settings Color Palette Desktop Area True Color Less More 800 by 600 pixels Font Size Refresh Frequency List All Modes Test Display Type Cancel Figure 3 Setting the display properties for Windows NT 2000 Display Properties BEG Background Screen Saver Appearance Effects We
16. put Stereo Mini Jack Power Consumption Approx 4W Operating Temperature Range 10 50 Storage Temperature Range 0 60 C Dimensions 300 mm L x 200 mm W x 240 mm H Weight 600 grams 18 Appendix Product Warranty 3 Month Product Warranty 5DT warrants to the original purchaser of the 5DT HMD 800 26 2D or 5DT 800 26 3D that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 months from the original date of purchase During the warranty period 5DT will at their discretion repair or replace with a reconditioned unit components that are defective Exclusions The above warranty is provided for private use only and shall not apply to any commercial use of the product including but not limited to Location Based Entertainment applications e Trade show demonstrations This warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from the following e Misuse e Improper or inadequate maintenance e Unauthorized modification Warranty Claim Instructions We will try our best to get your repaired product back to you as soon as possible In order to do this we request your full cooperation with respect to the warranty claim instructions below Please adhere strictly to the following instructions a Contact your supplier to determine if you need to return the product If your supplier is unable to determine this contact 5DT directly Do not return a produ
17. ug of the 5DT HMD 800 26 to the supplied 9V Power Supply Unit D PC Audio Out gt PSU Figure 1 Connecting the 5DT HMD 800 5 Using your HMD 5 1 Basic Use Donning the Headset Warning If the headset is not adjusted properly it can lead to fatigue of the eyes or blurred vision In general the headset should not be worn if the user is experiencing discomfort and should not be worn longer than one hour at a time without taking a break for 10 15 minutes To don the HMD follow these steps a Place the headset on top of the head and gently slide it down b Adjust the top and back ratchets see Figure 2 so that the headset is comfortable and that the displays are as close to the eyes as possible Take care not to tighten the back ratchet too much c Adjust the angle of the headset so that the optical display is 5 to 10 degrees below the horizontal d Adjust the earphones so that they are in a comfortable position Figure 2 Adjust the headset using the top and back ratchets 5 2 Setup The 5DT HMD 800 26 will accept either a VGA 640 x 480 or an SVGA 800 x 600 computer input at 60Hz If the resolution output and refresh rate of your computer is set at something other than 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 at 60Hz please follow the instructions below before connecting the 5DT HMD 800 to the port of your computer Step 1 Set your computer to 800 x 600 Resolution In Wind
18. use the Vol buttons to position the image on the screen as desired Press the Power Menu button to save any changes you have made to the settings E RGB Color Balance Selecting the RGB Red Green Blue Color Balance icon allows you to make individual changes in the primary colors in each eye From the main OSD menu select the RGB icon which brings up the next sub menu see Figure 10 RGB COLOR BALANCE BERE RIGHE EXIT 441 select Enter Figure 10 The RGB Color Balance OSD menu Use the Vol buttons to select which eye LEFT or RIGHT you want to adjust or EXIT to return to the main OSD menu Then use the Vol buttons to select one of the RGB colors notice that the color name Red Green Blue toggles as you press one of the Up or Down buttons Press the Power Menu button to go into the next sub menu see Figure 11 Using the Vol buttons make the necessary adjustments to the color you have chosen Once you have made the adjustments press the Power Menu button to save the setting and return to the main OSD menu LEFT EvE RED nuum _ 55 select 9 Enter Figure 11 The RGB Color Balance OSD sub menu 11 To reset all settings to the original factory preset levels highlight the Factory Reset icon and select YES as shown in Figure 12 F Factory Reset Option PESET SYSTEM TO FACTORY SETTINGS Yes No Yes Enter Figure 12 The Factory Reset OSD m
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