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1. If you are able to see the image click Yes Stereo is now enabled If you are not able to see the image click No Any further attempts to enable stereo launches the Medical Test Image again Inability to see in stereo might be due to hardware problems or visual problems See Possible Cause Eyewear Hardware Not Set Up Properly or Eyewear Driver Support not Installed Properly on page 44 in the Troubleshooting chapter for help in diagnosing a problem with the eyewear setup or driver installation Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereo 12 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Step 4 Set Up Basic Stereo Parameters Verify the Hot Keys Make sure the hot keys are set up so you can control stereo functions during gameplay 1 From the Stereo Properties sheet click the Additional Properties button Advanced Stereo Properties General Anaglyph a ME Hot Key Setup Toggle Stereo on off Set Less Stereo Separation CF3 Set More Stereo Separation CF Set New Hot Key Save Image ar Set Po Increase Gamma Cut Set Decrease Gamma Alt G Set Laser Sight On for Configured Games Off for All Games Transparency Figure 2 4 3D Stereo Driver Hot Key Setup 2 Get familiar with the hot keys If they are not assigned set up each hot key as follows a Click in the New Hot Key box then enter keystrokes corresponding
2. ei 4 ae a a a OE a A a 10 Step 3 Enable the Stereo Function 2 2 e e 10 Step 4 Set Up Basic Stereo Parameters 2 0 ee 13 Step 5 Play Games IM Stereo gt a a cus ae e ia ee ee eer ee Awe Go ee 16 Game Ratings forStereOcec oo bee ba Ree Se oe BERANE Si POA GS EES A ee ee aed 17 Understanding the Game Ratings 17 Viewing the Game Ratings 22 6 sa sinemde Ree a o a A 17 Stereo Test and Refresh Rate Setup 18 Gontrolling the Refresh Rat ci cs y be a Od aa a e a eS bes 18 Testing Display Combinations ricas a os ARA De 20 SD Stereo Laser Sight e 8 446645 44 24 pd tbe bbe bad de od de a dice de ee 21 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature The Purpose of Game Configurations 2340 84 cars 4886 ene PY oe ee De eee a Sed 23 Characteristics of Good Stereo Viewing ooo e 23 What the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Provides 2 2 2 eo 23 Creating and Modifying Game Configurations 2 0 e 24 Hints to Keep IR Mind 6 05 arae Gowen a e Ge ald ae Ak oe dae gee ee eee a 24 To View the Current Configuration o e 24 To Perform In Game ConfiguiinG s s aras s a A BEE DE REE a Ee eS 25 Configuration Guidelines unio aed wal a ae Be eR ates a By Oey lg ace Dee 26 About the Configuration Hot Key Functions 2 27 Assigning Configurations to Games e 29 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer About the Stered VIEWER 2 doa a 6 H ae ek ear eee
3. b Follow the instructions on the screen The purpose of the stereo image shown here is to allow you the user to verify your ability to see stereo rendered images To perform this test you will need to put on and activate the stereo glasses From the many fragments of magenta and white you should be able to see a large square about 6 x6 and a smaller square about 1 x1 in front of the large square If you cannot see the smaller square after re checking your hardware then Nvidia recommends that you do NOT use the stereo product and that you consult your eye doctor for any possible vision anomalies you may have Press the Esc key to exit Figure 2 3 Medical Test Image If you do not see the image immediately allow a few seconds for your eyes to adjust while changing your viewing distance from the screen If the page flipping method is used and the image is blurred verify that the stereo eyewear is functioning The view through the eyewear should darken because each eye view is cycling on and off If the eyewear does not darken check the hardware installation and setup NVIDIA Corporation 11 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver c Press ESC when you are finished viewing the image The Stereo Test Result dialog box asks whether you can see the image in stereo Stereo Test Result Were you able to see the smaller square Should Stereo Applications be enabled d Confirm your ability to see the image in stereo
4. e NVIDIA DRIVERS FOR WINDOWS NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide for Detonator XP Revision 2 0 NVIDIA Corporation November 8 2001 Drivers for Windows NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 Confidential Information Published by NVIDIA Corporation 2701 San Tomas Expressway Santa Clara CA 95050 Copyright O 2001 NVIDIA Corporation All rights reserved This software may not in whole or in part be copied through any means mechanical electromechanical or otherwise without the express permission of NVIDIA Corporation Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable However NVIDIA assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No License is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of NVIDIA Corporation Specifications mentioned in the software are subject to change without notice NVIDIA Corporation products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA the NVIDIA logo GeForce3 GeForce GeForce2 Ultra GeForce2 MX GeForce2 GTS GeForce 256 Quadro2 NVIDIA Quadro2 Quadro2 Pro Quadro2 MXR Quadro NVIDIA Quadro Vanta NVIDIA Vanta TNT2 NVIDIA TNT2 TNT NVIDIA TNT RIVA NVIDIA RIVA NVIDIA RIVA 128ZX and NVIDIA RIVA 128 are registered
5. 400 Pro 2 X g GeForce2 MX MX 400 g Device Selection General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Color Correction A Stereo Properties Stei able Mode C Enabled by Hot Key Disabled Stereo Viewer box Stereo Type Page Flipped Anaglyph Stereo Separation Stereo Viewer Window me i i Beginner 30 Advanced Stereo Gamma Setting I 1 00 AA Test Image Stereo Setup amp Test 2 nVidia Stereo Viewer DER File View Help Game Configurations Additional Properties Figure 4 1 Starting the Stereo Viewer 2 Load the left and right eye views into the Stereo Viewer Option 1 Loading Both Eyes Simultaneously a From the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer window click File gt Open Hot Key Ctrl O b Locate and choose a stereo file jps h3d or jpg then click Open 32 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Both left and right images are displayed in the Viewer window Figure 4 2 Stereo Viewer Windowed View JPS and true H3D files are treated as page flipped stereo images with the left and right images corresponding to each respective page If a JPEG file is opened and the filename contains the letter r before the extension the Viewer searches for a similar filename that contains the letter 1 instead of r Conversely if the filename that is opened contains the letter 1 be
6. Convergence setting not good for all parts of the game Toggle Auto Convergence Ctl FF8 Stereo unclear but not sure what needs to be adjusted or Suggest Settings Ctrl F2 where to start Minimum RHW depth information provided by the game No Stereo RHW Lesser screen Objects behind this depth are repositioned to the screen depth Adjust using Backplane hot keys Zero parallax Screen depth Adjust using Convergence hot keys Convergence RHW greater screen Objects in front of this depth are repositioned to the screen depth Adjust using Screen Depth hot keys Maximum RHW depth information provided by the game User s View Figure 3 3 Graphical Illustration of Stereo Parameters 26 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature About the Configuration Hot Key Functions Table 3 2 lists the functions in the Game Configuration Hot Keys sheet Use the information in the table as well as the illustration in Figure 3 3 to gain an understanding of each game configuration hot key Table 3 2 Stereo Configuration Hot Key Functions Label Hot Key Hot Key Action Comments Tonale Stereo Alt T Toggles Stereo Default ON Stereo Default ON Stereo is Default ON on or off always enabled for configured y g games Overrides the Enable Stereo Mode setting Stereo Default OFF Stereo enable disable is control
7. IMG nvsttest01_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest02_50 jpg CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest02_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest03_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest04_50 jps Select All C ANYSTEREO IMG nvysttest05_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest06_50 jps C ANVSTEREO IMG nvsttest07_50 jps C ANVSTEREO IMG nysttest08_50 jps C ANVSTEREO IMG nysttest09_50 jps C A NVSTEREO IMG nvsttest1 0_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMG nvsttest 1_50 ips Unselect All C ANYVSTEREO IMG nvsttest1 2_50 jps CANVSTEREO MGAnvsttestl 3_50 ps CANVSTEREO IMGAnvsttestl 4_50 ps CANVSTEREO IMGinvsttest15_50 jps CANVSTEREO IMGAnvsttest16_50 ps CANVSTEREO IMGAnvsttestl 7_50 ps x Cancel i Begin Figure 4 4 Stereo Viewer Slide Show Files Selection b To view another directory either edit the entry in the directory box using the keyboard or click the drop down arrow and choose from the list of previously accessed directories or click the Change button select a different directory where the files are located then click OK 3 From the list of files choose the files to be displayed in the slide show 4 Click Begin to start the slide show The images will appear in full screen stereo view If you chose Manual viewing use the following hot keys to switch images Next image exit after the last image Space bar or left mouse button Next image repeat the cycle after the last image Right arrow or page down key Previous image Left arrow page up key or
8. can be found at the NVIDIA website www nvidia com in the 3D Stereo section under driver downloads Page Flip Stereo The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver can be used with a number of stereo eyewear models as well as auto stereoscopic LCD or flat panel displays Some eyewear may require additional configuring of its hardware in order to work properly The NVIDIA website lists those products that have been tested and verified by NVIDIA to work without requiring additional hardware configuring Anaglyph Stereo The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver can be configured for anaglyph stereo viewing The default orientation and color is left eye red and right eye blue 3 OpenGL stereo is not supported on the TNT family of products 4 The 3D Stereo Driver in page flip mode is not designed for LCDs or flat panel displays with the excep tion of those that are auto stereoscopic For notebooks an external monitor can be connected and used to view page flip mode stereo 5 With the 3D Stereo Driver in anaglyph mode stereo images can be viewed on a flat panel LCD 4 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Safety Read Before Using WARNING Do not wear stereo glasses in any situation where unimpaired visual perception is necessary Maximizing Safe Use Under normal conditions stereo viewing is safe for any duration that you would normally view your PC monitor However some peop
9. eee dde Se e ide de we 46 Stereo Viewer Troubleshooting s s s sos cana de a ad eee a Bone ake 47 Problem Stereo Image Not Clear o e e 47 NVIDIA Corporation ii CONFIDENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO THE NVIDIA 3D STEREO DRIVER About the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver when used with compatible hardware allows full screen stereo viewing of many Direct3D or OpenGL based games No other stereoscopic driver software is required How the Driver Works When 3D games are played and the driver is enabled the driver converts the image to 3D stereo and displays it on the screen You can set up the driver to use either the page flipping or anaglyph method of stereo imaging With compatible viewing hardware you ll see the image with the perception of depth Driver Features Stereo Game Playing The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver comes with a number of controls for use with games e Stereo Separation Adjustment to suit individual adaptation to stereo viewing Hot keys for in game stereo control e 3D Laser Sight for added realism in first person shooter games e Stereo Test process for determining the best screen mode to use e Custom Game Configurations tailor the stereo process to a wide range of games 1 For brevity the term stereo in this manual pertains to stereoscopic viewing of images and games 2 Actual stereo quality depends on each game NVIDIA has rated most games fo
10. image files are viewed as a set Both filenames must be identical except for the last letter When one of the files is opened see Viewing Images on page 32 the Stereo Viewer searches for the complementary file in the same directory and opens both files If a complementary file does not exist in that directory the first file is opened without any stereoscopic properties Must be a true H3D file and not another file type renamed with the h3d extension Created by the Stereo Capture utility from anaglyph stereo or provided by an outside source JPEG files that are not anaglyphs are opened without any stereoscopic properties Capturing Images The NVIDIA driver includes a stereo image capture function that takes a snapshot of a stereo video or game It saves page flipped images as a JPS file and anaglyph stereo images as a JPEG To capture a stereo image press Alt F1 while playing a game in stereo e The hot key for Save Image is defined under the Stereo Properties gt Additional Properties sheet e The driver assigns the image a sequential filename based on the original application and stores it in the folder Nvstereo img NVIDIA Corporation 31 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Viewing Images Starting the Viewer and Opening an Image File Procedure 1 Start the Stereo Viewer In the Stereo Properties sheet click the Stereo Viewer box Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX MX
11. or whichever hot key is defined to decrease stereo separation Adjust the Stereo Gamma Setting The On Off action of LCD shutter glasses page flipped stereo darkens the display To compensate for this effect the gamma can be adjusted as follows 1 In the Stereo Gamma Setting section of the Stereo Properties page move the slide bar to the desired gamma value 0 5 6 00 See Figure 2 6 This value is added to the gamma that is already set by the game NVIDIA recommends a value of 1 2 One setting should work for all games 2 Click Apply You can also adjust the stereo gamma during a game This is useful when the game has no gamma adjustment of its own press Ctrl G to increase the gamma brightness of the stereo display press Shift G to decrease the gamma brightness of the stereo display NVIDIA Corporation 15 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver 16 Step 5 Play Games in Stereo Basic Gameplay You can now play compatible games in stereo 1 Determine the suitability of your game for stereo viewing See Viewing the Game Ratings on page 17 2 Set the stereo refresh rate for your game a In the Stereo Properties sheet click the Stereo Test button b Set the color depth and resolution to correspond to the display mode that your game will be set to c Set the refresh rate and then click the Set Rate for All Resolutions button Set the refresh rate to 120 Hz if it is available otherwise use 1
12. their game will look in stereo Understanding the Game Ratings Ratings for each game are provided in two areas e Stereo Value Indicates how much added entertainment value the game has in stereo Some games are rich in 3D information while others are little more than 2D e Stereo Compatibility Indicates how well the game translates to stereo Some games may contain issues that interfere with good stereo viewing such as placing objects at depths that are difficult to view Viewing of games that have a low rating can result in adverse symptoms such as headaches and visual problems It is the user s responsibility to decide whether to view certain games in stereo based on the information provided Viewing the Game Ratings To view the Stereo Value and Stereo Compatibility rating for particular games 1 From the Stereo Properties sheet click the Game Configuration button 2 In the Game Name drop down menu locate your game then click the name Game Configuration 21 x Stereo Value and Compatibility Ratings Stereo Value Rating 1 tereo Compatibility Rating 2 The Comments section describes RE Yo E issues in the game that interfere with ad choice of depth for op Up Screens Text HUD is at wrong depth can t adjust good stereo viewing Advanced Settings Configure Hot Keys Close Figure 2 7 Game Configuration Sheet Windows 98 NVIDIA Corporation 17 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D
13. to the desired hot key b Click the Set button corresponding to the hot key function you want to set NVIDIA recommends using the following hot keys Toggle Stereo on off Ctrl T Less Stereo Separation Ctrl F3 More Stereo Separation Ctrl F4 Save Image Alt F1 Increase Gamma Ctrl G Decrease Gamma AlIt G 3 Click OK to return to the Stereo Properties sheet NVIDIA Corporation 13 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Adjust the Stereo Separation Stereo separation refers to the difference in horizontal position between the right and left images The greater the stereo separation the greater the stereo effect Too much separation however can be uncomfortable if your eyes are not adjusted to stereo 1 Adjust separation according to the diagonal screen dimension of your monitor The driver calculates the maximum stereo separation 100 based on the screen size a In the Stereo Properties Control Panel click the Stereo Setup amp Test box b In the Monitor Size section of the Stereo Setup amp test page move the slide bar to a position corresponding to the diagonal screen dimension of your monitor See Do not exceed the size of your monitor as this can result in too much stereo separation and cause visual problems and headaches Stereo Setup Test Monitor Size selection to establish the maximum stereo separation appropriate for your monitor Bit Depth 16BPP 32BPP Resolution 640x4
14. trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Microsoft Windows Windows NT Direct3D DirectDraw and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CDRS is a trademark and Pro ENGINEER is a registered trademark of Parametric Technology Corporation OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc SPECglperf and SPECviewperf are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Version Revision 2 0 O Table of Contents 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver About the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver 1 Flow the Driver WOKS o wea 2 644 pa e Ak A IR de de e a a Sots 1 Driver FoatUrE S sona eum a A A e A 1 New Features in the 3D Stereo Driver for Detonator XP 2 o e 0 2 System Requirements 2 524 2 00 2 840625 A a A A A 4 Safety ReadiBefofeUSIMO lt c o c ii oo io de eee we o a eae 5 Maximizing Sale USE vrai ss leds e e a A A 5 Eplepsy i262 a AA GANA a A do oh IeS 6 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Getting Stated aviva an do E Mai RA ee AS A EA 8 Step 1 Install the Drivers and the Stereo Viewing Hardware o e e 9 Step 2 Set Up the Stereo Type 2
15. viewing functions Changing the Display Resolution 1 From the main menu click View gt Options 2 Under Display Settings click the arrow button then choose from the list of available display options then click OK Adjusting the Brightness To accommodate different monitor and lighting conditions e press Ctrl G to increase the gamma brightness of the stereo display e press Shift G to decrease the gamma brightness of the stereo display Viewing a Set of Images as a Slide Show You can view a set of JPS JPG or H3D images in either automatic or manual sequence 1 Choose Automatic or Manual viewing a From the main menu click View gt Options m Display Settings __ p Slide Show Settings Resolution Manual Automatic Frame Time fi Anaglyph Page Flipped m Miscellaneous Settings Move To Directory es Change Figure 4 3 Stereo Viewer Slide Show Settings b In the Slide Show Settings section choose either Manual or Automatic If you choose Automatic enter the length of time in seconds to display each frame c Click OK 36 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer 2 Locate the images to view a From the main menu click View gt Slide Show Hot Key Ctrl S The Slide Show Files window appears JCANVSTEREO IMG Change T Include Subdirectories C ANVSTEREO IMG nvsttest01_50 jpa C ANVSTEREG
16. 00 Hz as a minimum d Click the Close button For instructions on how to test the capabilities of your monitor before setting the stereo refresh rate refer to Testing Display Combinations on page 20 3 Start the 3D game and set to full screen display mode For setting up the 3D laser on first person shooter games see 3D Stereo Laser Sight on page 21 4 Use the hot keys to toggle stereo view ON OFF or to adjust the stereo separation to a comfortable level Press Ctrl T to turn stereo ON or OFF Press Ctrl F4 to increase stereo separation Press Ctrl F3 to decrease stereo separation Press Ctrl G to increase gamma Press Alt G to decrease gamma Advanced Features and Help Refer to other sections of this manual for instructions on how to maximize the stereo display quality e Creating and Modifying Game Configurations on page 24 provides instructions for advanced users on how to adjust various stereo parameters such as screen depth convergence and backplane positioning e Tips and Troubleshooting on page 40 provides suggestions to help you successfully play games in stereo and maximize the stereo quality of your games NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Game Ratings for Stereo The level of effective stereo viewing varies from game to game NVIDIA has evaluated a number of games and provides information to help users determine how well
17. 80 Stereo Refresh Rate Misc Options I Always use Stereo Refresh Rate Save Setting Revert To Saved Set Rate For All Resolutions Launch Test Application Close Figure 2 5 Selecting the Monitor Size 2 Adjust the separation according to your stereo viewing comfort level You can set the stereo separation in advance and also adjust it later during the game a In the Stereo Properties sheet under Stereo Separation see Figure 2 6 move the slide bar to the expected comfort level then click OK or Apply 14 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver A recommended starting point is at 30 You can increase the separation over time as your eyes grow accustomed to stereoscopic viewing Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX MX 400 Pro 2 X GeForce2 MX MX 400 Device Selection General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Color Correction amp Stereo Properties Stereo Enable Mode C Enabled by Hot Key Disabled Sered Tine Stereo Separation Setup Farar Stereo Separation Stereo Gamma Setup Stereo Viewer Medical Test Image Stereo Setup amp Test Game Configurations Additional Properties Figure 2 6 Stereo Separation and Stereo Gamma Setup Controls b During gameplay use the hot keys to adjust the stereo separation Press Ctrl F4 or whichever hot key is defined to increase stereo separation Press Ctrl F3
18. Beginner then click OK or Apply e Possible Cause Too much flicker Increase the stereo refresh rate Under Stereo Properties click the Stereo Test button then select the Bit Depth and move the Resolution slide bar to correspond to the mode that your game plays in Set the Stereo Refresh Rate slide bar to 120 Hz then press the Launch Test Application button If the stereo image looks OK press F6 then press the key to test using a higher refresh rate Continue testing until an acceptable display is achieved at the highest refresh rate that your monitor can handle WARNING If symptoms persist discontinue viewing in stereo and consult a physician Problem No Laser Sight e Possible Cause Laser sight not enabled Enable the laser sight Under Stereo Properties click Additional Properties then select On for Configured Games in the Laser Sight section e Possible Cause Stereo not enabled Turn stereo On While playing the game press Ctrl T to toggle stereo on and off e Possible Cause Transparency set too high Decrease the laser transparency Under Stereo Properties click Additional Properties then move the Transparency slide bar to a lower setting towards the left 46 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting Stereo Viewer Troubleshooting Problem Stereo Image Not Clear e Possible Cause Side by side images are set up for cross eyed view
19. Image Not Clear Possible Cause Eyes not adjusted Your eyes may take some time to adjust to stereo viewing Possible Cause Too much stereo separation Decrease the stereo separation Press Ctl F3 while in the game Alternatively in the Stereo Properties control panel move the Stereo Separation slide bar to a lower setting towards Beginner then click OK or Apply Possible Cause Display mode not optimal Adjust the stereo refresh rate Under Stereo Properties click the Stereo Test button then select the Bit Depth and move the Resolution slide bar to correspond to the game display mode Set the Stereo Refresh Rate slide bar to 120 Hz then press the Launch Test Application button If the stereo image looks OK press F6 then press the key to test using a higher refresh rate Continue testing until an acceptable display is achieved at the highest refresh rate that your monitor can handle Possible Cause Game configuration no settings exist for any version of the game You can verify this by checking the Game Name list under Stereo Properties gt Game Configuration If your game is not listed use the hot keys as defined under Stereo Properties gt Game Configurations gt Configure Hot Keys to create various stereo settings while viewing the game Refer to Table 3 2 Stereo Configuration Hot Key Functions on page 27 and Table 3 1 Stereo Improvement Suggestions on page 26 Possible Cause Ga
20. Make sure to press F6 before the time runs out if you want to save the current settings Suggested Approach 1 Set desired bit depth then select an optimum refresh rate such as 120 Hz 2 Click Set Rate for All Resolutions This forces the selected refresh rate on all resolutions in the test If the rate is not available the driver will select the closest available refresh rate for that resolution 3 Launch the test 4 Press the key to increase the refresh rate or the key to decrease it as needed to find the highest refresh rate that will pass the test then press F6 to save this setting 5 Press the Home End key to test the next highest lowest resolution 20 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver 3D Stereo Laser Sight Cross hair sights in first person shooter games are usually positioned at screen depth when view in stereo making it difficult to aim To resolve this NVIDIA provides a selection of 3D laser sights that appear on the targeted object The NVIDIA laser sights work in properly configured first person shooter games with screen centered sights To use the NVIDIA laser sight 1 From the Stereo Properties sheet click the Additional Properties button Advanced Stereo Properties General nagyph VIDIA Hot Key Setup Toggle Stereo on off Set Less Stereo Separation Em3 Set More Stereo Separation CF Set New Hot Key Save Image j
21. RS ee ee A eh oo a e ee A 30 Functional OVErviEW e sog o ar Re a we PARE A AS Ee Pa ee ae 30 Viewable IMagesS suas bbe Rata de ooo ERS HE Oe OR ES eA BAR Ee 31 Capturing IMAG S lt lt ceed ot ah 8G ee be ew hE DAWA wae rt ew a ee he SO 31 VIGWING IMAGES ses e aa eked eee a ee We Se ee hk ee Gone eA A ee ae 32 Starting the Viewer and Opening an Image File 2 2 2 0 0 a 32 Reversing Left and Right Page Flipped Images o 35 Viewing Page Flipped Images as Anaglyphs ee 35 Setting Resolutomand Gamma lt ice paraos a a a a ad 36 Viewing a Set of Images as a Slide Show 2 2 e e oe 36 Moving the Image Fios so 2 4 4 mt aaa Ka a A BES 38 Summary of Stereo Viewer Hot Keys 2 e 39 5 Tips and Troubleshooting NVIDIA Corporation i CONFIDENTIAL NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Version Revision 2 0 Stereo Viewing TIPS s 602 A A AA a A AA A AA 40 Viewing Practices that Effect Stereo Quality 2 2 o o e 2 o o 40 System and Game Settings that Effect Stereo Quality 0 41 Adjustments for Slower Systems 41 Stereo Game Playing Troubleshooting e e e 42 Problem No Stere cai rr a ei aes aha A ar Gee a e 42 Problems Image Not Clear suis oa a e a a Ga A doe a A ee 43 Problem Eyestrain Headache ee 46 Problem No Laser Sights ii ioicaria 4a dard bob e
22. Stereo Driver Stereo Test and Refresh Rate Setup The Stereo Setup amp Test feature allows you to e Test different color depth resolution and refresh rate combinations to determine the limitations of your system and the optimum display mode for your games e Set the stereo refresh rate for your games This refresh rate overrides the display adapter control panel refresh rate setting Stereo must be enabled and a mode change performed for the stereo refresh rate to go into effect Controlling the Refresh Rate Specifying the Refresh Rate 1 From the Stereo Properties sheet click the Stereo Setup amp Test button The Stereo Setup amp Test page appears Stereo Setup amp Test a MA Monitor Size fao Bit Depth 16BPP C 32BPP Resolution 640x480 Stereo Refresh Rate Misc Options I Always use Stereo Refresh Rate Save Setting Revert To Saved Set Rate For All Resolutions Launch Test Application Close Figure 2 8 Stereo Setup amp Test Page 2 Select the color depth using the Bit Depth radio buttons then move the Resolution slide bar to the desired resolution 3 Set the refresh rate using the Stereo Refresh Rate slide bar The best stereo image is achieved at high refresh rates preferably over 100 Hz 4 Click the Save Setting button 18 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver The New Refresh Rate Behavior The
23. ae Set OoOo Increase Gamma Ca Set Decrease Gamma al Set Laser Sight Enable NVIDIA Laser Sight Dn for Configured Games C Off for All Games MRE Select choice of sight design Adjust sight transparency Figure 2 9 Additional Stereo Properties Sheet 2 Enable the NVIDIA laser sight Select On for Configured Games 3 Select a laser sight design Click the up or down arrow button to scroll through the selection of sights 4 Move the Transparency slide bar to adjust the laser transparency from 0 solid laser sight to 100 almost see through sight The recommended setting is at 25 5 When finished click OK or Apply The laser sight appears when stereo is turned on during a game To avoid confusion disable the sight provided by the game Refer to the Config Values section under Stereo Properties gt Game Configurations gt Advanced Settings for any special instructions NVIDIA Corporation 21 USING THE GAME CONFIGURATION FEATURE This chapter describes the advanced game configuration feature of the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver It contains these sections e The Purpose of Game Configurations on page 23 explains the purpose of the game configurations e Creating and Modifying Game Configurations on page 24 explains how to change the configuration parameters and save the changes e Assigning Configurations to Games on page 29 explains how to use demo version configurations for th
24. ation using the Stereo Separation slide bar Adjust the Stereo Gamma Setting The default setting should be adequate for all games but can be adjusted by moving the Stereo Gamma slide bar in the Stereo Properties sheet e Step 5 Play Games in Stereo Under the Stereo Properties gt Stereo Setup amp Test sheet set the stereo refresh rate you want to use for your games then start the game in full screen mode and use the hot keys to control the stereo display 8 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Step 1 Install the Drivers and the Stereo Viewing Hardware Installation 1 Install the NVIDIA Detonator XP v22 90 or later Display Drivers Refer to the installation instructions that came with the new drivers or the display card 2 Install the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver a Locate the executable stereo file StereoE exe on your hard drive b Double click the file to launch the installation program then follow the instructions to complete the installation 3 Install the stereo viewing hardware Refer to the documentation that came with your stereo eyewear for instructions The Stereo Control Panel The driver installs a Stereo Properties sheet in the Display Properties Control Panel under Settings gt Advanced To access it 1 Right click on the Desktop then choose Properties or click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel then double click Display from the Co
25. ck the Advanced Settings button to open the Advanced Game Configuration sheet The Advanced Game Configuration sheet shows the current settings for the game Advanced Game Configuration A VIDIA Game Name Emperor s New Groove Contig Values Demo ID Key Change Clear NOT AVAILABLE Custom configuration data appears here Full Game ID Key a StereoConvergence 0 19 RHWGreaterAtScreen 4 79 RHWLess amp tS creen 1 068223792 Figure 3 1 Advanced Game Configuration sheet 24 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature To Perform In Game Configuring 1 Set up and get familiar with the Game Configuration Hot Keys a From the Stereo Properties sheet click the Game Configurations button then click the Configure Hot Keys button from the Game Configuration sheet Game Configuration Hot Keys E re Toggle Stereo Default On AT o Set Cycle Frustum Adjust ee Set Increase Convergence Ce Set Decrease Convergence Cer Set Restore Original Convergence altre Set Toggle Auto Convergence ere Set Increase Screen Depth CF Set New Hot Key Decrease Screen Depth CF Set Increase Backplane faleFIO Set Decrease Backplane Aero Set Suggest Settings Ctrl F2 Set Unsuggest Settings jat Set Write Config Ctl F Set Delete Config fAlteF7 Set Help Cancel Figure 3 2 Game Configuration Hot Keys 7i b If a hot key is not set click in the N
26. display switches to the new refresh rate under the following conditions e Ifthe Always Use Refresh Rate check box is checked The refresh rate is set when you click OK at the dialog box Stereo Applications Enable Please close any DirectX or OpenGL applications and hit OK e If the Always Use Refresh Rate check box is not checked The new refresh rate is set when the corresponding resolution is set by the game or if the resolution is set during the display test procedure described below Note There must be a mode change for any refresh rate changes to go into effect If stereo is disabled the stereo refresh rate will continue until a change is made to the desktop resolution NVIDIA Corporation 19 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Testing Display Combinations Basic Instructions 1 Choose a new combination using the Stereo Test Configuration sheet then click Launch Test Application DirectX 8 is required to view the test screen A blank screen appears while the refresh rate is measured then the test screen appears To change settings while viewing the test screen press F1 A hot key menu appears instructing how to change settings while viewing the test screen You can then select view and save different combinations from this screen 2 If the image is a clear stereo image press F6 to save this combination The settings will revert to a safe refresh rate such as 60 Hz after 15 seconds
27. e full game version of a game or visa versa NVIDIA Corporation 22 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature The Purpose of Game Configurations Characteristics of Good Stereo Viewing Optimum stereo is achieved when the game display consists of the following e Meaningful range of depth or distance between the nearest and farthest objects e Nearest objects which are not too close for comfortable viewing e Heads up displays HUDs which are positioned so as not to interfere with the stereo experience Ideally HUDs should be at screen depth The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver takes certain 3D information contained in the game and uses it to generate the stereo display Since most games are not designed with stereo in mind the resulting stereo display quality will vary from game to game In some cases the game is not viewable at all in stereo without making adjustments based on observation What the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Provides Preset Configurations For most games NVIDIA has established settings that adjust the display to achieve meaningful stereo based on the needs of each game After you launch a game and enable the NVIDIA stereo support the driver compares the game executable name with its own list If the driver finds a match it applies the adjustments to that game to improve the stereo display You can view the list of these games in the Stereo Properties gt Game Configuration sheet under Game Name H
28. e left eye position and the right side of the image in the right eye position or NVStereo h3d Set of Left and Right JPEGs Method A Tf the filenames for the left and right eyes are 5 gt 7 identical except for the T and r designation right before the extension then open one of the files with the Stereo Viewer The Viewer opens both files and places the I file in the left eye position and the r file in the right eye position Sample filename Sample filename NVStereo_l jpg NVStereo_r jpg Set of Left and Right JPEGs Method B You can place any two JPEG files in the left and gt 7 right eye positions one at a time For each eye view right click in the corresponding Viewer window choose Load Eye from the menu then select the JPEG file you want to use for that eye view Sample filename Sample filename NVStereoleft jpg NVStereoright jpg Anaglyph JPEG Just open the file Instead of opening another graphics application you can use the Stereo Viewer as a graphics viewer for JPEGs Since the left and right eye views are identical the image does not have stereo properties unless it is an anaglyph Sample filename NVStereoanaglyph jpg 34 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Reversing Left and Right Page Flipped Images Page flipped images created by the NVIDIA stereo image capture utility will display c
29. ed View Stereo View Open Stereo Image Ctrl O X Display Image in Stereo Ctrl V X Switch Left and Right Images Ctr W X X Switch Display Type Ctrl T X Increase Gamma Ctrl G X Decrease Gamma Shift G X Move the Image File Ctrl M X X Set Up the Slide Show Ctrl S X NVIDIA Corporation 39 TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to this chapter for ideas on how to maximize the stereo quality or for help 1f you have difficulty using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver This chapter covers the following topics e Stereo Viewing Tips on page 40 lists suggestions to help maximize the stereo quality of your games e Stereo Game Playing Troubleshooting on page 42 lists suggestions to help you successfully play games in stereo e Stereo Viewer Troubleshooting on page 47 list suggestions to help you successfully use the Stereo Viewer Stereo Viewing Tips Viewing Practices that Effect Stereo Quality Stereo Separation A recommended starting point is 30 but always adjust the separation to a comfortable level You can increase it over time as your eyes get used to stereo viewing e Viewing Distance Maintain a distance no closer than 2 to 2 5 feet away from the monitor Viewing from too close a distance can cause too much strain on your eyes and reduces stereo quality e Viewing Angle Keep your eyes parallel to the screen The imaginary line connecting your eyes should be parallel to the horizontal level of the sc
30. ew Hot Key box enter the desired hot key key strokes then click the corresponding Set button Avoid assigning hot keys that are needed by your game or that are already assigned for the basic stereo functions listed under Stereo Properties gt Additional Properties c Make sure the Enable In Game Configuration box is checked d Click OK or Apply when finished 2 Use the hot keys to alter the stereo presentation while viewing the game See About the Configuration Hot Key Functions on page 27 for a description of each function and Configuration Guidelines on page 26 for a suggested method of finding the optimum settings for your game 3 To save the setting press Ctl F7 The driver saves the settings in the registry and creates a log file in the folder Nvstereo log 4 To delete all settings and start over press Alt F7 This removes all stereo configuration settings including the original NVIDIA settings NVIDIA Corporation 25 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature Configuration Guidelines Play a game to see how it looks in stereo Make adjustments using Table 3 1 as a guide Table 3 1 Stereo Improvement Suggestions Problem Suggestion Objects are too close Decrease Convergence Ctl F5 HUD items too close Increase Screen Depth Ctl F10 HUD items in the background Increase Backplane Alt F9 Side borders blurred not clear not visible Cycle Frustrum Adjust until borders are clear Ctl F11
31. fore the extension the Viewer searches for a similar filename that contains the letter r instead of 1 The Viewer then opens both files and treats them as a single page flipped stereo image Example filenames NVIDIA_1 jpg and NVIDIA r jpg Other JPEG files are not treated as stereo images and the left and right images will be identical However you can use the stereo viewer to open and view anaglyph JPEGs without the need for paint programs or other graphics viewers Option 2 Load Each Eye Individually Pairs of JPEGs that are stereoscopic when viewed alternately page flipped can be loaded into each eye of the Viewer individually a Click in one of the eyes of the Stereo Viewer window then choose Load Eye from the menu If left right black eyes do File View Help not appear resize the Viewer window Open Ctr O Slide Show Ctrl S b Locate the JPEG that corresponds to the eye you clicked left or right select it then click Open c Repeat steps a and b for the other eye view 3 Click View gt Stereo View to see the full screen stereo display of the image Hot Key Ctrl V 4 When finished viewing press the ESC key to return to the windowed view NVIDIA Corporation 33 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Summary of How to View Files Type of Image How to View JPS or H3D Image Just open the file i gt The Stereo Viewer places the left side of the image in th
32. ge 15 e Stereo Refresh Rate You now have the option of activating the refresh rate immediately or only when stereo is enabled during a game This lets you run the desktop at a lower refresh rate instead of the higher rate required when viewing page flipped stereo The New Refresh Rate Behavior on page 19 e Game List Expanded Hundreds of games have been added to the list of games that NVIDIA has evaluated for stereo viewing Where possible NVIDIA has preset a number of stereo parameters for these games in order to optimize the 3D stereo experience NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver New Stereo Viewer Features Anaglyph Stereo Viewing Anaglyph pertains to the red blue method of creating stereo images The Stereo Viewer can now display JPS files as anaglyph stereo images for viewing with red blue 3D glasses See Viewing Page Flipped Images as Anaglyphs on page 35 e Full screen Aspect Ratio Maintained When viewing images in full screen stereo mode the image is displayed with its original proportions aspect ratio and is no longer stretched to fill the screen e New File Handling The Stereo Viewer handles image files differently in this version H3D viewing capability There is a new capability for viewing H3D formatted files h3d See Starting the Viewer and Opening an Image File on page 32 JPEGs are viewed as is The
33. hole that is cut out of a larger square Your eyewear left right setup is configured incorrectly You can confirm this by pressing Ctrl W The medical image should now display properly as a small square in front of a larger square You will have to switch your eyewear setting when playing games Refer to your eyewear documentation for instructions If you cannot see a stereo image Press Ctrl W If the image can now be seen as a small square in front of the larger square you will have to switch your eyewear setting when playing games Refer to your eyewear documentation for instructions Eyewear without Left Right Hardware Switch Eyewear that does not have a manual switch for left right orientation is completely controlled by the NVIDIA driver to ensure left right consistency with the screen image provided the driver is configured properly To verify launch the medical image test If the image consists of a small square hole that is cut out of a larger square The driver is configured incorrectly You can confirm this by pressing Ctrl W The medical image should now display properly as a small square in front of the larger square Obtain the latest stereo drivers recommended by the stereo hardware manufacturer and reinstall the drivers If you cannot see a stereo image Press Ctrl W If the image can now be seen as a small square in front of the larger square obtain the latest stereo drivers recommended by the ste
34. ing Reverse the images While viewing the image press Ctrl W Alternatively from the Stereo Viewer window click View gt Swap Eyes e Possible Cause Image is a single image JPEG Use a JPS image instead NVIDIA Corporation 47
35. le may experience discomfort To minimize the potential for experiencing visual problems or any adverse symptoms e Adjust the monitor refresh rate to the highest possible setting preferably over 120Hz Consult your monitor manual for instructions Take the stereo medical test to verify your ability so see stereo images e Take regular breaks at least 5 minutes after every hour of stereo viewing e If you experience any of the following symptoms nausea dizziness or queasiness headache or eyestrain blurry vision double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds refer to Tips and Troubleshooting on page 40 for suggestions on how to correct the problem Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity for example driving a vehicle until your symptoms have completely gone away If symptoms persist discontinue use and do not resume stereo viewing without discussing your symptoms with a physician NVIDIA Corporation 5 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Epilepsy WARNING If you or any member of your family has a history of epilepsy consult a physician before using computer game products A small percentage of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain types of TV images or video games that contain flashing patterns of light The following people should consult a physician before viewing in stereo Children under 5 years of age Anyone with a hist
36. led by the Enable Stereo Mode setting Cycle Frustum Ctl F11 Cycle through three different Use to fix problems with the left Adjust frustum settings and right borders First setting No frustrum adjustment Second setting Expand the display in the x direction Third setting Clear left or right edges of each eye view Increase Ctl F6 Move objects towards you Use along with the Decrease Convergence Maximum convergence places Convergence hot key to achieve a all objects in front of the good balance between objects in screen in user space front of the screen and objects behind the screen Decrease Ctl F5 Move objects away from you Use along with the Increase Convergence Minimum convergence places Convergence hot key to achieve a all objects behind the screen good balance between objects in in CRT space front of the screen and objects behind the screen Restore Original Alt F8 Clears any convergence Use to undo changes made by Auto Convergence changes made by the Auto Convergence Convergence function Toggle Auto Ctl F8 Toggles Auto Convergence ON Use when the range of depth varies Convergence or OFF When ON quite a bit from scene to scene dynamically adjusts the throughout the game convergence according to the position of objects in the game Increase Screen Ctl F10 Progressively repositions Use if the closest objects are Depth NVIDIA Corporation objects to the screen depth starting with the closest objects Move
37. me configuration no settings exist for your game version You can verify this by finding your game in the Game Name list under Stereo Properties gt Game Configurations then clicking Advanced Game Configuration If no ID key exists for your version of the game refer to Assigning Configurations to Games on page 29 for instructions on how to use the configurations of the listed ID for your game NVIDIA Corporation 43 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting 44 e Possible Cause Game configuration settings exist but are not optimal If stereo configurations exist for your game but the stereo image is still not clear you may need to adjust the configuration settings further Use the hot keys as defined under Stereo Properties gt Game Configurations gt Configure Hot Keys to adjust various stereo settings while viewing the game Refer to Table 3 2 Stereo Configuration Hot Key Functions on page 27 and Table 3 1 Stereo Improvement Suggestions on page 26 Possible Cause Eyewear Hardware Not Set Up Properly or Eyewear Driver Support not Installed Properly Eyewear with Left Right Hardware Switch Some eyewear must be manually set so that the left and right lenses correspond to the respective left and right screen images If set incorrectly stereo images may be difficult to see To verify whether your stereo eyewear is switching correctly launch the medical image test If the image consists of a small square
38. n appropriate level Adjusting the brightness and contrast settings of your game can also reduce screen persistence and improve stereo quality Game Cursor Cross hair Sights If you are using the NVIDIA 3D laser sights be sure to turn off the sight that the game provides The game sight is usually positioned at screen depth and interferes with useful viewing of the NVIDIA laser sight Ambient Lighting The intensity of surrounding lighting can effect stereo quality and comfort Lighting conditions that improve stereo viewing vary from one person to the next so experiment with brighter or darker room lighting to find what works best for you Adjustments for Slower Systems To Improve Game Performance Since the graphics system must generate twice the number of images you might notice a decrease in game performance in slower systems To improve game performance reduce the monitor resolution for your game Don t worry about losing display quality The display quality at any given resolution is actually enhanced when viewed in stereo NVIDIA Corporation 41 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting Stereo Game Playing Troubleshooting Problem No Stereo e Possible Cause Stereo not enabled Make sure stereo is enabled Under Stereo Properties click either the Enable or Enable by Hot Key radio button then click OK or Apply Make sure hot keys are set up Under Stereo Properties click the Additional Properties button
39. ntrol Panel window 2 Click the Settings tab then click the Advanced button in the Settings sheet 3 Click the Stereo Properties tab Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX MX 400 Pro 2 EA GeForce2 MX MX 400 g Device Selection General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management g Color Correction E Stereo Properties Stereo Enable Mode gt Enabled C Enabled by Hot Key Disabled Stereo Type Page Flipped Anaalyph Stereo Separation 30 Beginner Advanced Stereo Gamma Setting 1 00 Stereo Viewer Medical Test Image Stereo Setup amp Test Game Configurations Additional Properties Figure 2 1 Stereo Properties Control Panel NVIDIA Corporation 9 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Step 2 Set Up the Stereo Type Choose Page Flipped or Anaglyph Stereo Type In the Stereo Type section of the Stereo Properties page choose either Page Flipped or Anaglyph by clicking the corresponding radio button and then clicking the Apply box See Figure 2 2 e Page Flipped Choose this type if you have LCD shutter glasses e Anaglyph Choose this method if you have Red Blue 3D glasses Step 3 Enable the Stereo Function 1 Choose the Stereo Enable Mode In the Stereo Properties sheet under Stereo Enable Mode see Figure 2 2 click either the Enabled or Enabled by Hot Key radio button then click Apply Enabled If you select Enabled stereo turns on as soon a
40. orrectly Images obtained from other sources however may be designed for cross eyed viewing and will not display correctly In this case the left and right images must be switched To do this Open the stereo image then from the main menu click View gt Swap Eyes Hot Key Ctrl W The left and right images will switch positions This effects the display of the current image only not the image file itself Note The stereo viewer cannot reverse the display of JPEG images However anaglyph displays of JPS or H3D images can be reversed Viewing Page Flipped Images as Anaglyphs To view a JPS file as an anaglyph 1 Open a JPS file 2 Switch the display type using any of the following methods From the main menu click View gt Switch Display Type Press the hot keys Ctrl T From the main menu click View gt Option then in the Display Settings section of the the Options page choose Anaglyph and click OK or Apply The viewer display changes from page flipped to anaglyph RE 3 Click View gt Stereo View to view the full screen anaglyph stereo image Hot Key Ctrl V Note You can convert the page flipped file to an anaglyph JPEG While viewing the image in full screen anaglyph stereo mode save the image as an anaglyph JPEG using the stereo capture utility Alt F1 NVIDIA Corporation 35 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Setting Resolution and Gamma The Stereo Viewer application contains additional
41. ory of epilepsy or who has a family member with a history of epilepsy Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic seizures or sensory disturbances triggered by flashing light effects WARNING Some light patterns may induce seizures in persons with no prior history of epilepsy Discontinue stereo use if you experience any of the following symptoms while viewing stereo images Involuntary movements eye or muscle twitching Muscle cramps Nausea dizziness or queasiness Convulsions Disorientation confusion or loss of awareness of your surroundings e Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity for example driving a vehicle until your symptoms have completely gone away e Do not resume stereo viewing without discussing the symptoms with your physician 6 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 USING THE NVIDIA 3D STEREO DRIVER This chapter describes the basic functions of the 3D Stereo Driver Control Panel and contains the following sections e Getting Started on page 8 describes how to install the 3D stereo driver and how to use the control panel to play 3D games in stereo e Game Ratings for Stereo on page 17 describes how to determine if your game is suitable for viewing in stereo e Stereo Test and Refresh Rate Setup on page 18 describes how to test different color depth resolution and refresh rate combinations to determine the best display modes to use when playing games in ste
42. ot keys to Change or Create Configurations Configuring game parameters for stereo is a complex process and should be performed only by persons who are thoroughly familiar with the parameters involved in creating stereo images See Creating and Modifying Game Configurations on page 24 for instructions on how to e Create settings for games which are not listed Note The game will not appear in the Game Name list e Change the settings for listed games The NVIDIA provided settings are designed for optimum stereo viewing and should not require further adjustments It is possible though to change these settings to suit individual tastes NVIDIA Corporation 23 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature Creating and Modifying Game Configurations You can change the stereo parameters for 3D games When you save the changes the driver uses the saved settings automatically the next time the game is launched Hints to Keep In Mind e To undo changes that have not been saved just exit the game e To undo changes that have been saved you must uninstall and then re install the 3D Stereo Driver e To restore original configurations that have been deleted you must uninstall and then re install the 3D Stereo Driver To View the Current Configuration 1 Find the listed games a From the Stereo Properties sheet click Game Configuration b Scroll through the Game Name list to find your game then click it 2 Cli
43. poration 29 USING THE NVIDIA STEREO VIEWER About the Stereo Viewer Functional Overview The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver comes with a Stereo Viewer application for viewing and manipulating static stereo images The Stereo Viewer is designed to display images created using the NVIDIA stereo image capture utility and can also display JPS images from other sources H3D images left and right image sets of JPEG images and anaglyph JPEG images The following sections describe the capabilities of the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Capturing Images on page 31 Viewing Images on page 32 Setting Resolution and Gamma on page 36 Viewing a Set of Images as a Slide Show on page 36 Moving the Image Files on page 38 NVIDIA Corporation 30 Viewable Images CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Table 4 1 lists the types of files that can be viewed with the Stereo Viewer and provides a brief description of applicable requirements Table 4 1 File Types Viewable with the Stereo Viewer File Type extension Stereo Type JPEG Stereo jps Page Flipped JPEG l jpg or r jpg Page Flipped H3D h3d Page Flipped JPEG jpg Anaglyph Comments Created by the Stereo Capture utility from page flipped stereo or provided by an outside source Regular JPEGs that consist of a side by side image must be renamed with the jps extension in order to be viewed as a stereo image Both left and right
44. previous driver version viewed JPEGs the same as JPS images See Starting the Viewer and Opening an Image File on page 32 JPEG Pair Viewing Sets of left right view JPEG files can be viewed as page flipped images Summary of How to View Files on page 34 Improved file search windows The file search window under File or View gt Slideshow now includes a list of recently opened files or paths See Viewing a Set of Images as a Slide Show on page 36 NVIDIA Corporation 3 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver System Requirements e 3D Accelerator Card using chipsets from one of the following NVIDIA product families TNT including any TNT2 and Vanta products GeForce including any GeForce256 GeForce2 and GeForce3 products GeForce2 Go products require an external monitor that meets the requirements for page flip stereo viewing Quadro including any Quadro2 products e Multiscan monitor capable of at least a 100 Hz vertical sync refresh rate at 640x480 For page flip stereo viewing Pentium 90 MHz or greater but also refer to specific game requirements e 8 MB System Memory but also refer to specific game requirements Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows Me with DirectX 8 runtime installed The NVIDIA Detonator XP v22 90 or later driver must be installed e Compatible Stereoscopic Viewing System A list of compatible viewing products
45. r stereo viewing quality NVIDIA Corporation 1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Stereo Image Viewing The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver also includes functions for viewing still images in stereo e Stereo Image Capture Utility takes a screen shot of a stereo game and stores the image on your hard driver e Stereo Viewer Application takes any JPS or H3D formatted image and displays the stereo image on the screen New Features in the 3D Stereo Driver for Detonator XP This release of the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver contains new features not present in the previous release Support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP The NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver can now be used under Windows 2000 and Windows XP New Stereo Game Viewing Features e Anaglyph Stereo Viewing Anaglyph pertains to the red blue method of creating stereo images The 3D Stereo driver can now present games in anaglyph stereo for viewing with red blue 3D glasses This is especially useful for stereo viewing of games on flat panel LCD monitors which cannot be used to view page flip stereo See Step 2 Set Up the Stereo Type on page 10 e Gamma Control You can now adjust the gamma setting for games When shutter glasses are used to view page flipped stereo images the screen appears darker due to each LCD lens turning on and off With the gamma setting preset this effect is compensated automatically See Adjust the Stereo Gamma Setting on pa
46. reen The stereo effect is based on side to side or horizontal displacement of each image If you tilt your head side to side your eyes no longer see the displacement as NVIDIA Corporation 40 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting horizontal and the stereo effect is diminished or even eliminated While your brain may adjust to this viewing it must work harder resulting in eye strain and fatigue Viewing Time Take regular breaks As with any time spent looking at a computer screen it is good practice to give your eyes a rest after a period of time At a minimum rest for 5 minutes after every hour of stereo viewing Viewing with Prescription Glasses If you normally wear glasses when viewing a computer screen keep them on during stereo viewing You can put on most stereo eyewear over your regular glasses The sharper the image on the screen the better the stereo quality System and Game Settings that Effect Stereo Quality Refresh Rate Set your monitor to the highest refresh rate possible preferably 120 Hz or higher The refresh rate for each eye should be higher than 40 60 Hz in order for flicker to be imperceptible Any perceived flicker degrades the image quality and can lead to eye strain and fatigue Display Lighting The amount of light reaching each eye is cut in half and causes the screen to appear darker under stereo viewing To compensate be sure to set the gamma setting in the Stereo Properties page to a
47. reo e 3D Stereo Laser Sight on page 21 describes how to use the NVIDIA laser sight feature for first person shooter games NVIDIA Corporation CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Getting Started Perform the following steps to use the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver Each step is explained in greater detail later in this section e Step 1 Install the Drivers and the Stereo Viewing Hardware Make sure the NVIDIA Detonator XP v22 90 or later driver is installed then install the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver e Step 2 Set Up the Stereo Type In the Stereo Properties sheet click either Page Flipped or Anaglyph stereo type depending on the type of stereo glasses you have e Step 3 Enable the Stereo Function In the Stereo Properties sheet under Stereo Enable Mode select either Enabled or Enabled by Hot Key then click Apply Be sure to take the stereo medical test e Step 4 Set Up Basic Stereo Parameters Verify the Hot Keys Under Display Properties gt Stereo Properties click Additional Properties then set up or verify setup of the six hot keys Toggle Stereo On Off Less Stereo Separation More Stereo Separation Save Image Increase Gamma and Decrease Gamma Adjust the Stereo Separation Under Stereo Properties click Stereo Setup amp Test then in the Monitor Size section of the Stereo Setup amp Test page move the bar to your monitor size In the Stereo Properties sheet preselect the stereo separ
48. reo hardware manufacturer and reinstall the drivers NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting e Possible Cause Eyewear lenses are the wrong color anaglyph viewing The default anaglyph configuration is for standard left eye red and right eye blue glasses If the colors are reversed or different colors are used in your glasses customize the anaglyph settings as follows refer to Figure 5 1 Advanced Stereo Properties NVIDIA Creating Custom Colors Position cross hair to choose hue and saturation Color tet a a Bee ee A i Position slider to choose Amini i imi i5 luminosity A BEEBE EEE EER EEE E EEC eEEE e 7 Enter values directly CAM Figure 5 1 Anaglyph Setup Page a Click the Additional Properties box then from the Advanced Stereo Properties page click the Anaglyph tab b In the Anaglyph page click the drop down menu arrow then select Custom c Click the left or right color box corresponding to the left or right lens of your glasses The Color Setup page appears d Click a Basic Color or a Custom Color then click OK NVIDIA Corporation 45 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting Problem Eyestrain Headache e Possible Cause Too much stereo separation Decrease the stereo separation Press Ctl F3 while in the game Alternatively in the Stereo Properties control panel move the Stereo Separation slide bar to a lower setting towards
49. right mouse button NVIDIA Corporation 37 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Moving the Image Files Sometimes filenames do not give a good indication of the subject matter making 1t difficult to organize files The Move function allows you to view the image and then immediately move the file to a specified folder 1 Set up the destination folder a From the main menu click View gt Options b From the Miscellaneous Settings section in the Options window click Change then use the Browser window to select the destination location for the file s Browse for Folder 128 x Select New Folder Downloads El Drivers C e mail O ad C Hexen II Demo 3 Lotus 2 Msdownld tmp E mssdk 45 My Documents C My Installations My Music PA Nwsteren lan Figure 4 5 Stereo Viewer Move function destination folder c Click OK in the Browser for Folders window then click OK in the Options window 2 Open the stereo image to view it using File gt Open Stereo Image Hot Key Ctrl O Both left and right images will be displayed in the Viewer window CB 3 Move the file to the destination folder Click View gt Move Image Hot Key Ctrl M The file is now stored in the new folder 38 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 4 Using the NVIDIA Stereo Viewer Summary of Stereo Viewer Hot Keys Function Hot Key Works in Works in Full Screen Window
50. s the game starts Some programs start with simple startup screens that are best viewed with stereo off The driver attempts to detect this case and waits until the triangle rich game starts before turning stereo on Hot keys are functional when Enabled is selected Enabled by Hot Key If you select Enabled by Hot Key you must use the hot keys to turn stereo ON or OFF after starting a game This is useful if you want to view game menus and setup screens in non stereo mode Default Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce2 MX MX 400 Pro 2 X Stereo Enable Setup GeForce2 MX MX 400 Device Selection General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Manag Color Correction Stereo Type Setup tereo Type Page Flipped Anaalyph SteresSeparation 30 Medical Test Button Beginmer Advanced Stereo Gamma Setting Stereo Viewek Medical Test Image Stepeo Setup amp Test Game Configurations Additional Properties Figure 2 2 Stereo Enable Setup Controls 10 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 2 Using the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver 2 Take the stereo medical test Each user should take the stereo medical test before playing games in stereo for the first time a Launch the test When you enable stereo for the first time the test is launched automatically To launch the test at any other time click the Medical Test Image button The Medical Test Image appears on the screen
51. s the most forward plane RHW greater screen farther back positioned inconsistently with the game such as HUDs 27 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature 28 Table 3 2 Stereo Configuration Hot Key Functions continued Label Hot Key Hot Key Action Comments Decrease Screen Ctl F9 Reverses the Increase Screen Use to maximize the range of Depth Depth action depth in front of the screen Moves the most forward plane RHW greater screen closer Increase Backplane Alt F10 Progressively repositions Use if the farthest objects are objects to the screen depth positioned inconsistently with the starting with the farthest rest of the game objects Moves the backplane RHW lesser screen closer to the screen Decrease Backplane Alt F9 Reverses the Increase Use to maximize the range of Backplane action depth behind the screen Move backplane RHW lesser screen away from the screen Suggest Settings Clt F2 Sets configurations based on Use as a starting point to improve data collected during the game undesirable configuration settings Unsuggest Settings Alt F2 Reverses any changes made by the Suggest Settings function Write Config Ctl F7 Saves settings to the registry Use when you wish to use the new settings at another time Delete Config Alt F7 Removes the stereo CAUTION This hot key clears all configuration settings from the registry settings including original NVIDIA provided
52. settings NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 3 Using the Game Configuration Feature Assigning Configurations to Games If only one version of a game contains configuration settings such as the demo or full game version you can apply the settings to another version of the game For example if the demo version looks good with the current configuration the full game version should also look good with the same configuration To use a particular configuration for another version of the game or for another game 1 Find the listed configuration a From the Stereo Properties sheet click Game Configuration b Scroll through the Game Name list to find the configuration you want to use then click it c Click the Advanced Settings button to open the Advanced Game Configuration sheet 2 Select the game to assign to the configuration a Inthe Advanced Game Configuration sheet click the Change button b Locate the new game executable file and select it c Click Open The current configuration is now assigned to the chosen game Advanced Game Configuration DS Click to locate unconfigured game Game Name Emperors New Groove Click to clear the assignment Contig Values Demo ID Key Change NOT AVAILABLE Full Game ID Key a StereoConvergence 0 19 RHWGreaterAtScreen 4 79 RHWLessA amp tS creen 1 068223792 Figure 3 4 Assigning Configurations to Unconfigured Games NVIDIA Cor
53. then verify the hot keys are defined in the Hot Key Setup section NVIDIA recommends using Ctrl T for Toggle stereo on off Ctrl F3 for Less Stereo Separation Ctrl F4 for More Stereo Separation Alt F1 for Save Image Ctrl G for Increase Gamma and Alt G for Decrease Gamma Turn stereo On While playing the game press Ctrl T to toggle stereo on and off e Possible Cause Stereo separation too small Increase the stereo separation Press Ctrl F4 while in the game Alternately under Stereo Properties move the Stereo Separation slide bar to a higher setting towards Advanced then click OK or Apply Possible Cause Problem with hardware installation Check to make sure the eyewear is connected and operating Some eyewear have an on off switch or operate on batteries The view through the eyewear should darken when stereo is turned on Refer to the instructions for your stereoscopic viewing hardware e Possible Cause Problem with driver installation Check driver documentation e Possible Cause Game is not in full screen mode Set the game to play in full screen not windowed mode e Possible Cause Game is not configured for Direct3D or OpenGL Set the game to play using Direct3D or OpenGL hardware rendering Do not use software rendering Games which do not use Direct3D or OpenGL are not support by the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver 42 NVIDIA 3D Stereo User s Guide Revision 2 0 CHAPTER 5 Tips and Troubleshooting Problem

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