Planar SD2420W User`s Guide
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1. 593 mm Dimensions of monitor unit front and side 12 SD2420W 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 cleaning Mirror Use a dry soft cloth clean room wiper or compressed air when cleaning the mirror surface A soft cloth moistened with glass cleaner water and or mild detergent can also be used to clean the mirror Do not touch the half mirror surfaces with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for cleaning Polarized glasses Use a dry soft cloth clean room wiper or compressed air when cleaning the polarized glasses A soft cloth moistened with water and or mild detergent can also be used to clean the glasses Do not touch the surfaces of the polarized glasses with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for cleaning Software Compatibility OpenGL The SD2420W unit is compatible with OpenGL stereo An appropriate graphics card is required to drive the two monitors with DVI signals For professional applications that use OpenGL stereo support the graphics card should support OpenGL stereo as well Stereo viewing of p2. OSD menu Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu make a selection among the main menus or confirm functions The left arrow button adjusts the brightness or functions within the OSD menu The right arrow button adjusts the contrast or functions within the OSD menu The Auto Adjust button serves as an exit key to return to the previous OSD menu User s Guide 9 When the OSD menu is in the off mode pressing the Auto Adjust button for 2 seconds activates the automatic adjustment function for setting the Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock and Focus After a period of inactivity the OSD menu disappears automatically The two monitors have an OSD menu that allows control of Brightness Contrast Color Temperature red green and blue adjustments Focus picture phase to reduce horizontal line noise Clock to adjust vertical line noise Image Position OSD Location OSD Timeout Language and Factory Reset The adjustment of the brightness setting is not a direct increase or decrease to the overall luminance but a driving voltage adjustment of the LCD panel In other words setting the brightness to 0 zero does not reduce the luminance to 0 cd m NOTE Changing the Brightness setting can reduce the number of discernable gray levels To lock the OSD press and hold the Menu button while the monitor is off and press the power button to turn the monitor on To unlock the OSD press and hold the Menu button while th
3. C regulations Ferrite core interface cables are provided This device will not be in compliance with FCC regulations when a non ferrite core video cable is used User s Guide 7 Connect the power cords Two power cords shipped with the unit Use only the power cords supplied with the unit 1 Plug the 10 foot cord into the AC power jack of the top monitor Plug the 6 foot cord into the bottom monitor Then plug the power connectors into a grounded outlet 2 Turnon the soft power switch located on the front bezel of the two LCD monitors 3 Power up the computer Check the alignment Although the SD2420W unit is aligned during manufacturing it may require realignment after reassembly at your site There are two fine adjustment screws located on the mirror support arms Rotating these screws raises or lowers the beamsplitter mirror Adjust the screws so that the corners of the reflected image of the upper monitor are aligned with the corners of the transmitted image from the lower monitor You may want to use a test image during the alignment process A sample is available at www planar3d com Perfect alignment between the two images is not required for stereo viewing The human visual system is typically adept at fusing two images that are slightly shifted relative to each other This is especially true for horizontal alignment In a careful manner try to achieve vertical alignment as closely as possible Coarse vertical mis
4. N PLANAR SD2420W Stereoscopic Monitor USERS GUIDE www planar3d com Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 1992 www planar com 2007 Planar Systems Inc Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice 10 07 Usage Notice A 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 doing so 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 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and or mild detergent to clean the display housing and stand Use only high quality and safety approved AC DC power adapters Disconnect the power plug from the grounded AC outlet if the product will not be used for a long period of time Don t Do not touch the LCD panel or half mirror surfaces with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for your cleaning Do not operate the product under these conditions Inan extremely hot cold or humid environment Inareas susceptible to exc
5. alignment can cause eye fatigue or headaches since the eyes are accustomed to seeing stereo images from the same vertical position 8 SD2420W Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2420W unit can operate either as a 3D stereoscopic monitor or in the standard 2D mode Converting to 2D viewing can be accomplished by either turning off the power to one of the monitors or by putting the mirror into the locked upright position To move the mirror to the raised position use two hands to slide it up the mirror support arms and then raise it until it drops into the locked position To lower the mirror use two hands to lift it out of the locked slot and then lower it down onto the fine adjustment Screws StereoMirror in 2D mode A The mirror should not be forced down This can break the glass and damage the mirror frame The mirror must be pulled forward before lowering User controls and OSD menu The two monitors have a power switch on the right side of the bottom bezel The switch has a dual function the control for turning the monitor on or off and the LED indicator of monitor power status When the LED is green the power is on When the LED is amber the monitor is in power saving mode The Source button allows the user to select VGA or DVI input SOURCE AUTO The Menu M Auto Adjust AUTO left arrow lt and right arrow gt buttons can Controls and LED indicator be used to control the On Screen Display
6. e eae OpenGL stereo ae f Softvvare Application eatures Since the upper Driving the StereoMirror monitor display of the monitor signal processing board in the data path to the upper monitor Driving a StereoMirror monitor is identical with driving a pair of projection displays used to show stereoscopic images with crossed polarizers in the two separate scene is rendered Image identically for each Dual Output applications already Graphics Card have stereo viewing is seen in reflection a mirror flip operation must be performed on that data path In the current product this is accomplished using an auxiliary light paths An off the shelf dual output graphics card is employed to drive the two monitors again with no special preparation For more information on StereoMirror technology go to www planar com advantages whitepapers User s Guide 3 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 Remove the top monitor assembly from the shipping box Loosen the two screws on the cover of the cable management compartment and remove the cover Slide the aluminum flanges of the upper assembly into the holes on the cross bracket of the bottom mo
7. e monitor is off and press the power button to turn the monitor on 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 10 SD2420W Monitor Specifications Displays 500 cd m typical 400 cd m minimum 1000 1 typical 700 1 minimum Power consumption 80 W max per monitor 160 W total 3 W total standby Product approvals UL cUL CE CSA FCC B TOC 99 MTBF 50 000 hours at 40 C Video Input signal Analog VGA Digital 24 pin DVI D Input impedance 75 Ohm 2 Sync input signal Digital TMDS separate TTL compatible horizontal and vertical synchronization Polarity Positive negative Vertical refresh 60 Hz Digital 60 85 Hz Analog User s Guide 11 Plug and Play The unit supports the VESA DDC2B functions of Plug and Play Environment Operating conditions Temperature 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F Operating conditions Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Storage Conditions Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage Conditions Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Size and weight 23 1 588mm 23 3 593mm T22 mm S88 mm 189 mm 381 mm P 523 mm
8. essive dust and dirt Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field Indirect sunlight User s Guide iii Box Contents The SD2420W shipping box contains the following components Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Bottom cable management cover Top monitor assembly Top cable management cover Beamsplitter assembly Two power cords 6 ft and 10 ft iv SD2420YV A L Two DVI cables 6 ft and 12 ft arer mee Product user s guide Spring clip style glasses 1 ea Soft dry cloths 3 ea Two Analog VGA cables 6 ft and 10 ft Short DVI cables 14 in Captain style glasses 2 ea Terminator style glasses 2 ea Moistened cleaning pads 6 ea NOTE Both the Captain style and the Terminator style glasses for use with the SD2420W 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 User s Guide v Contents USIJE NOTICE oiia sien ua tia ah tet eae lil DO tats eee ee sateen saat cette cia dente ence teaend dee Le E EE iii DON renra iii RO cittt ene entitat tes iii BOXCON CENS tenies ae naan iv STEREOSCOPIC VIENI DO utcesunio eee enema rede sania 1 StETEOMILNON Technology eo enteses tstdtatteesdueens 2 Get Stan edanan a E E temes 4 AsseMmDIE the UNI aspects de teues A eed ners 4 Selecta graphics Caldiera
9. itor 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 Cable Not Connected message Monitor is powered on but is not detecting a video signal Input Not Supported message The signal of the computer graphics card is not compatible with the LCD monitor Warranty The SD2420W standard warranty includes a 1 year return to depot replacement warranty service Return the defective part of the system for a replacement with a comparable product e All components have a 30 day inspection warranty period e All system components have a 1 year warranty e Two business day delivery e Expedited Delivery Service available e Extended Warranty Terms are available Go to www planar com for the complete details of the warranty including support procedure returning a nonfunctioning unit extended warranty limitations and exclusion of damages Product Registration To register your product go to www planar com support cust asp User s Guide 15 CRT Recycling If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT unit keep the following in mind e Ifthe CRT unit is in good working condition consider donating it to a school or nonprofit organization It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction e Do not throw away a CRT unit Cathode Ray Tubes contain hazardous materials and cannot be discarded with other refuse A number of recycli
10. ng programs are available Do an online search of CRT Recycling for potential service providers in your area Important Recycle Instructions ff LCD lamps inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org 16 SD2420W Planar Customer Service Online Support For support available 24 7 visit our Online Technical Support web page at www planar com support Online Technical Support is where you can find solutions for common problems download documentation view answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and get troubleshooting advice Visit www planar3d com for specific questions about configuring the stereo monitor Customer First Technical Support Call a customer service representative at 1 866 PLANAR1 1 866 752 6271 Service is available Monday through Friday 5 A M 5 P M Pacific time 8 A M 8 P M Eastern time E mail Support Send your inquiries to planarsupport planar com fins PLANAR Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 1992 Customer Service E mail planarsupport planar com Online www planar com support Voice 1 866 Planar1 1 866 752 6271 020 0642 00A
11. nitor assembly until fully seated Continue to support the top monitor assembly and tighten the four thumb screws 4 SD2420W Thread the cables from the top monitor through the rectangular hole in the cross bracket Replace the top and bottom cable covers if desired 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 User s Guide 5 Select a graphics card The SD2420W 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 NVIDIA Quadro FX line and the Matrox Parhelia line have all been tested and are compatible for OpenGL stereo applications The NVIDIA GeForce line offers dual DVI output graphics cards that work well for PC gaming and DirectX applications Visit www planar3d com for more details on graphics cards software configuration and using side monitors with the SD2420W unit Install the mirror flip PCI card Proper ESD electrostatic discharge handling precautions
12. nto 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 Stereoscopic 3D viewing can help a viewer make faster more accurate and more enjoyable interpretations of imagery The SD2420W StereoMirror monitor in particular creates an unprecedented level of stereo 3D viewing quality and viewer comfort Stereo viewing is useful for the following applications e Photogrammetry and remote sensing e Geospatial image analysis e Geophysical modeling e Molecular modeling e Computer games e Oil and gas exploration e Architecture and mechanical design e Stereo photography or videography e Medical imaging not as yet FDA 510 k approved e Surgical planning e Teaching of anatomy e Simulation The StereoMirror monitor e Complex data analysis MN For some individuals prolonged use of any stereoscopic monitor l may cause discomfort Take a break from stereo viewing if you sense eye fatigue Individuals who are unaccustomed to using stereoscopic 3D monitors may require a period of adaptation StereoMirror Technology A StereoMirror monitor consists of two AMLCD Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display units oriented at a 110 angle and mounted on a specially designed stand A passive beamsplitter mirror bisects the angle formed between the two monitors and the
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14. re 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 The mirror has been treated with a hard top coating to accommodate cleaning In general the objective of a stereoscopic display is to efficiently present a left eye image solely to the left eye while the right eye image is directed to the right eye This allows the human visual system to merge the two images and results in the perception of depth or stereopsis In the StereoMirror design this stereo separation is achieved using the principle of conservation of polarization aT oft Eye eer Image Upper LCD Right Eye Image Liquid crystal displays operate based on the ability a TE Teas pa Beamsplitter of liquid crystal Fowerlo Half Mirror material to modulate plane polarized light A I The two AMLCDs in Operating principle of the StereoMirror monitor the SD2420VV model have been manufactured so that the polarized light emitted from the top monitor is 90 rotated from that of the bottom monitor The image from the lower monitor is seen through the mirror as shown in the illustration above When stereo pair images from the two monitors are viewed through crossed polarizing glasses glasses with polarizing films mounted on the eyepieces with their planes of polarization at a righ
15. rofessional applications is typically done in the so called clone mode where most of the same information is duplicated on the left and right monitor except for the stereo imagery In other words the desktop windows and menus are identical but the bottom monitor shows the left eye image while the top monitor exhibits the right eye image DirectX The SD2420W unit is compatible with the DirectX application programming interface Accessories For repetitive transportation of the SD2420W unit a reusable ruggedized shipping case is available from Planar Systems The case features a tough plastic shell locks customized foam inlay and wheels Additional polarized glasses are available from Planar in three styles Captain Terminator and Spring Clip for attaching to prescription glasses Contact Planar via the web site www planar3d com or toll free at 1 866 475 2627 Accessories can also be purchased through Planar resellers User s Guide 13 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen e Check that all the power cord connections are secure e Check that the power buttons on the side and front of both monitors are switched on and that the power indicator light is green e Check that the DVI cables are securely fastened to the graphics card the mirror flip PCI card and the two monitors e Make sure that the pins of the DVI connectors are not bent or broken e If only the bot
16. should be exercised when installing the mirror flip PCI card Consult the computer manual for proper installation of graphics cards Because the viewer will see a reflection of the top monitor this image needs to be 4 flipped on the horizontal axis A mirror flip PCI card is included vvith the SD2420VV unit Plug this card into a free PCI slot in your computer There are no drivers to load vvith the card 1 Remove the blank bracket from an available PCI slot 2 Insert the mirror flip PCI card into the slot align the connector pins and press the board down until it is firmly seated Mirror flio PCI card installed 3 Secure the mounting bracket 6 SD2420W Connect the cables The SD2420W 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 SD2420W 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 Plug one end of the 12 foot DVI cable Short DVI cable installed into the output port of the mirror flip PCI card labeled OUT Plug the other end into the top monitor of the SD2420W unit A The two monitors must be connected with an off the shelf video A1 cable to comply with FC
17. t angle to one another the user only sees the left eye image with the eyepiece having the 90 oriented polarizer and the right eye image with the eyepiece having the 0 polarizer Light with a perpendicular polarization is not transmitted The result is a single fused stereoscopic image 2 SD2420W 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 No additional modification is needed for use with the StereoMirror monitor design Any software application that uses the OpenGL quad buffered stereo features is compatible with the StereoMirror Quad buffered stereo is a feature of the OpenGL 3D graphics library that allows an application to define two separate right left eye viewpoints instead of the normal single monoscopic viewpoint The two viewpoints are defined to give the correct parallax separation for the proper stereo effect Mirror flip Once the two view PCI Card Top Monitor points have been Right defined the 3D Eye of the two view points Many commercial 3D eat odes using th
18. tom monitor appears to be working make sure the graphics card is not in the single monitor mode Partial image or incorrectly displayed image e Check to see if the resolution of the computer graphics card is higher than that of the LCD panels 1920 x 1200 e Check to see that the output timing of the video signals is within the synchronous range of the LCD panels horizontal 30 94 kHz vertical 56 75 Hz The Input Not Supported message appears on the screen if the timing is not supported by the LCD panel Both displays work but there is no stereo functionality Be certain the graphics card is properly set up for the dual monitor stereo mode If you are using a professional application make sure that OpenGL settings are enabled Refer to the owner s manual for the graphics card The stereoscopic image appears to be inverted Only one display is showing an image Be certain the video cable to the bottom display is the left channel and the cable to the top display is the right channel Also make sure that the image sent to the top monitor is mirror flipped either by software or the mirror flip PCI card Be certain that your graphics card is configured for two monitors Use clone mode horizontal span also called stretch mode or dual monitor mode configuration Be sure that all video cables are securely connected 14 SD2420W Warning Signals Green power indicator light Mon
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