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1. may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV PC technician for help According to FCC regulations use of the Product is subject to the following conditions The Products may not cause harmful interference and the Product must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation i glasses and Personal Display System are trademarks of 1 O Display Systems LLC or Personal Display Systems Inc All other trademarks are property of their respective owners All rights reserved Numerous US and International patents issued and pending Please check the www i glasses com web page for a list of issued patents Personal Display Systems shall not be held liable for technical or editorial omissions or errors made herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing performance or use of this material This d2. AIR WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS TECHNICIANS AT A FACILITY OF PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR SHIPMENT OF THE PRODUCT TO PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS FACILITY FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS Personal Display Systems will pay for shipment of the Product to you from Personal Display Systems facility after warranty repairs are made If you suspect that the Product is not working properly or if you have questions about the performance pf your Products call Personal Display Systems customer service department at 800 778 1759 from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding holidays or write our customer service department at the following address Personal Display Systems Inc 1338 N Market Blvd Sacramento California 95834 LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Use Warning All of Personal Displays Systems Products have been designed with precision optics to minimize the potential for motion sickness Certain individuals may experience nausea or disorientation while viewing certain games or videos If you feel a sense of dizziness or light headedness discontinue use Do not use any Products near balconies or stairs or on uneven ground In addition do not use the unit while moving walking standing driving swimming operating machinery or doing anything else that requires your full attention Warni
3. CLAIMS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS REGARDING THE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES AGAINST CLAIMS THAT THE PRODUCT INFRINGES ON PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL TERMINATE 180 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so above limitation may not apply to you TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT WILL PEFRSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OR DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR EXAMPLE DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABLILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT A DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM EVEN IF PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH CLAIMS IN NO EVENT WILL PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON REGARDLESS OF THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM OR ACTION FOR ANY AMOUNT EXCEEDING PURCHASE PRICE 2 5 02 8 of 8 SVGA User Manual ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Warranty Service ALL WARRANTY REP
4. by pressing the left right up down buttons until you find the right balance This adjustment is easier when you have the audio volume set to an appropriate level AUDIO BALANCE LL_ JR A Left Right E Enter 7 CENTERING SCREEN If the screen is off center you can center the image using this function The HMD will remember up to five custom settings SHIFT IMAGE A Lett Right O Enter 8 SETTING RGB COLOR BALANCE You can set each of the primary colors Red Green and Blue for each eye using the RGB color balance control 9 SELECTING THE FACTORY RESET OPTION The Factory Reset returns all off the settings to the original settings when the unit was manufactured PESET SYSTEM To FACTORY SETTINGS Yes Sp ioes Enter 10 SETTING THE 3D OPTION This allows you to set your SVGA Personal Display to accept and display 3Dimensional images This option will only work on those units 2 5 02 6 of 6 SVGA User Manual with the 3D option installed When the 3D submenu appears select 3D1 3D2 or turn the 3D off NOTE THAT FOR 3D YOU WILL WANT TO INCREASE YOUR REFRESH RATE TO 85 or 100Hz Do this prior to activating the 3D OFF ADL aDe B select Enter Using the 3D Function The i glasses SVGA 3D supports two 3D modes In both modes full resolution frame sequential images are required Mode 1 DDC line protocol The DDC line protocol is used principally by the nVidia stereo drivers If nVidia ster
5. eo drivers are active and outputting a 3D signal the unit will automatically detect the DDC line and stay locked to this signal Note that this is the highest priority 3D function If this signal is present the unit will automatically make the corrections to maintain a stereo image Thus it does not matter whether you select 3D1 or 3D2 for this application Mode 2 Frame sequential stereo the user can select 3D1 or 3D2 to activate the frame swapping function If the images are reverse stereo switch between 3D1 and 3D2 The i glasses SVGA will also support line interlace 3D if the line blanking is done by IOD s Cruiser or MMGamer dongles or other similar hardware Contact IOD to get more detail on how to do this Note that if the HMD is 3D mode the user cannot change the refresh rate or resolution of the HMD this function is temporarily disabled If you wish to change these settings exit the 3D mode then change the settings Troubleshooting and FAQs Q don t get an image on the screen What can do A Confirm that the resolution and refresh rate on your computer are set to 800 x 600 60Hz If you are connecting to a laptop make sure that the VGA out port is enabled Usually this is done with FN F5 or SHIFT FN F5 simultaneously If you boot the laptop with the HMD attached to the VGA out port then the laptop should detect the presence of the HMD If you still do not have an image contact IOD Q The image rolls is jum
6. iD Spa l glasses SVGA User Manual The highest performance Personal Display System Congratulations on your purchase of an i glasses SVGA Head Mounted Display The I glasses SVGA functions like a high resolution Plug and Play portable monitor The optional stereo version supports frame sequential stereo supplied by nVidia game drivers or other applications For best results please read these instructions before installing your i glasses SVGA Specifications Resolution 1 44 million pixels 800 x 600 RGB color sequential system Input VGA 640x480 or SVGA 800x600 at 56 100Hz Display Refresh rate Double the input refresh rate up to 60Hz Above 60Hz the display refresh rate equals the input refresh rate Field of View 26 5 degrees diagonal Brightness 13 fL Contrast 25 1 Eye Relief 25 mm IPD Adjustment None Required Exit Pupil 3mm V x 10mm H Color Depth 18 bit Focus Distance 13 feet at the center 100 Overlap Convergence 7 5 feet Operating Temperature 0 to 90 degrees F Power Consumption 4W Input Voltage 7 18VDC Components included with i glasses SVGA Unit 1 each i glasses SVGA Personal Display Unit 1 each Power Cube Output 9VDC at 800 mA 1 each Combination of VGA Audio Power cable 1 each User s Manual 2 5 02 1 of 1 SVGA User Manual Set up your computer The SVGA Personal Display system works best when the video source is a VGA 640 x 480 or SVGA 800 x 600 format at 60Hz To set yo
7. ices 3 SELECTING A SETTING TO CHANGE Once you have chosen the function you would like to change momentarily press the power button to open the submenu window 4 CHANGING BRIGHTNESS Brightness allows you to make adjustments to the display brightness When the Brightness submenu is displayed you may change the setting by pressing the up down buttons from 0 to 100 Once you find a value setting that you like you may press the power button to immediately return to your main screen or wait about 2 seconds and the program will return to your main screen automatically Regardless your new setting takes places immediately after you make the adjustment BRIGHTNESS 55 A orron O Enter 5 CHANGING CONTRAST Contrast allows you to make adjustments to the display contrast When the Contrast submenu is displayed you may change the setting by pressing the up down buttons from 0 to 100 Once you find a value setting that you 2 5 02 5 of 5 SVGA User Manual like you may press the power button to immediately return to your main screen or wait about 2 seconds and the program will return to your main screen automatically Regardless your new setting takes places immediately after you make the adjustment COM TRAST annem 61 A Up towm Enter 6 CHANGING AUDIO BALANCE Audio Balance allows you to balance the sound between the left and the right earphones When the Audio Balance submenu appears you may change the balance
8. ng Consult your physician before using any Personal Display Systems Products if you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition A very small portion of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily environment These persons may experience seizures while watching certain kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games including viewing through Personal Display Systems Products Persons who have not had any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition Discontinue use immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms while using any Personal Display Systems Products eye or muscle twitching involuntary movements disorientation loss of awareness of your surroundings mental confusion dizziness sickness and or convulsions FCC STATEMENT Changes or modifications to any FCC tested Personal Display Systems Product not expressly approved by Personal Display Systems void the users right to operate the Product unless it has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B 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
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10. other person Personal Display Systems LLC warrants to you that for a period of one hundred and eighty 180 days with respect to labor charges and for a period of one hundred and eighty 180 days with respect to parts the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with documentation supplied by Personal Display Systems LLC in the original packaging for the Product Exclusive Remedy PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE AT PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS OPTION EITHER A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR B A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THIS REMEDY IS AVAILABLE TO YOU ONLY UPON RETURN BY YOU TO PERSONAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS OF THE PRODUCT AND YOUR RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT If a failure to conform to this limited warranty is reported to Personal Display Systems during the first one hundred and eighty 180 days after the date of purchase the Personal Display Systems will either a replace the Product or the labor and parts necessary for the repair of the Product or b refund the purchase price for the Product INNO EVENT DOES THE WARRANTY COVER DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTIONS DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO ACCIDENT MISUSE OR NEGLECT OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE PRODUCT OR AN ACT OF GOD All Other Warranties EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED ABOVE THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
11. py or has static on the screen What can do 2 5 02 7 of 7 SVGA User Manual A This is probably caused by an incorrect input setting Also ensure that you computer s resolution and refresh rate are set to 800 x 600 60Hz If the problem persists change the refresh rate up or down Q The text in the image is illegible A Set the resolution to 800 x 600 60HZz Text should be legible at this resolution setting Q The image flickers A If the unit is a stereo unit make sure that the stereo is off If the image is still flickering make sure that the incoming refresh rate is 60Hz At this frequency the display refresh rate is doubled to 120 Hz which should be flicker free Q The image darkens after using the HMD for a period of time A The LCDs are overheating because the unit is operating in an environment outside its operating temperature range Make sure that the unit is used within it specifications and that it is kept out of direct sunlight when running The LCDs will not be damaged if they overheat during operation Q am trying to play 3D on my laptop and it is not working A Turn off the LCD flat panel If the image still is not correct contact IOD at the above number Limited Warranty and Product Use Warning Personal Display Systems LLC Limited Warranty and Product Use Warning Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is provided only to you as the original consumer purchaser of the enclosed Product and no
12. ton This will illuminate the LED next to the button and within a few seconds the display will show your video Your SVGA Personal Display unit has been preset at the factory and no further adjustments should be necessary 2 ADJUSTING AUDIO If you have an audio source you can increase or decrease the volume level using the Up Down buttons 3 ADJUSTING VIDEO OR AUDIO BALANCE If you need to make video or audio balance changes to your unit please see Using the OSD below 2 5 02 4 of 4 SVGA User Manual Using the OSD On Screen Display The OSD allows the user to make some changes to the way the SVGA Personal Display works and performs Changes that can be made through the OSD include Brightness Contrast Audio Balance Horizontal Centering Color Settings set the system to 3D If your unit includes the 3D option and Resetting the unit to Original Factory Settings 1 SELECT THE OSD FUNCTION Press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds or until a small window appears in the middle of your screen as shown below Release the button after the screen appears Os ZK SOK KO x ra i Esc Esc BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESA A select A select Enter Enter 2D On Screen Display 3D On Screen Display 2 SCROLLING BETWEEN SETTINGS Notice that the Brightness Icon is highlighted and the word Brightness appears just under the icons Pressing the up down button allows you to scroll through all the Main Menu cho
13. uency Smal Fonts eo Hertz List All Modes Test Display Type Screen Shot from Windows NT Resolution is contained in Desktop Area and should be set to 800 x 600 Refresh Frequency should be set to 60Hz 2 5 02 2 of 2 SVGA User Manual Display Properties 1 ViewSonic PS 790 on NVIDIA GeForce Mx Mes 400 nm le i Ertend Ty Sho oe desktop antatie mantar Screen shot from Win 95 98 ME Set Screen Area to 800 by 600 and apply Click Advanced button to set Refresh Rate NVIDIA GeForce WAMA 400 Properties Re Screen shot from Win 98 98 ME Set Refresh Rate to 60 Hz 2 5 02 3 of 3 SVGA User Manual Connect your HMD to any Desktop Laptop or other VGA source 1 CONNECT VGA SOURCE Connect the video source plug into your VGA output port 2 CONNECT POWER SUPPLY Connect the power supply plug into the power source jack Plug power cube into an AC socket 3 CONNECT AUDIO Connect the audio plug into your audio source jack This may be the audio output jack from your computer This is required only if you wish to hear sound Otherwise you may leave it disconnected 4 CONNECT CABLE TO HMD Firmly seat cable connector into headset header located above the left eye display TO WALL SOCKET VGA OUT m e Ba COMPUTER REAR VIEW Using the SVGA Personal Display 1 TURN ON YOUR PERSONAL DISPLAY Press the power but
14. ur PC to these settings see below 1 SET MONITOR TO 800X600 PIXELS In Windows click on the Start button on the Windows taskbar select Settings then Control Panel then Display The Display Properties pop up screen will appear Click on the Settings tab at the top right Make sure your monitor screen area lower right is set to 800X600 pixels If you have changed the resolution click the Apply button to accept the change 2 SET COLOR RESOLUTION You may want to adjust the number of colors shown in the color box to improve the quality of their appearance Color should be set to a minimum of 16 bit resolution High Color 3 SET THE REFRESH RATE Set the refresh rate to 60 Hz In Windows NT and Win2000 this is done from the same screen as the resolution setting For Windows 95 98 ME go to the Settings tab as outlined above and press the Advanced button then click on the Adapter tab when it appears Set the refresh rate to 60Hz If you have changed the refresh rate click the Apply button to accept the change 4 CLOSE THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES WINDOW After accepting the changes to resolution and refresh rate close the display properties window 5 DISCONNECT MONITOR IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE VGA PORT Display Properties Background Screen Saver Appearance Plus Settings Desktop 4rea Less Fo More B00 by 600 pixels Font Size Refresh Freq
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