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1. NVIDIA TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Welcome About this Guide System Requirements Safety Requirements Epilepsy Unpacking Equipment Equipment 3D Vision Pro Glasses Charging the Glasses Using the Glasses Changing the Nose Piece 3D Vision Pro Hub Installation and Setup Installation Connecting the Display Installing the Drivers Windows Vista and Window 7 Installing the Drivers Windows XP 0 0 PR NN S E ss 0 N TABLE OF CONTENTS Configure OpenGL Stereo Quadro Only Configure DirectX Stereo Installing the Drivers Linux Quadro Only Working With 3D Vision Pro Accessing the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel Set Up DirectX Stereoscopic 3D Driver Stereoscopic 3D Display Type Set Keyboard Shortcuts Hide Stereoscopic 3D Effects When Game Starts Test Stereoscopic 3D Pairing Glasses to the Hub Pairing with the Control Panel Pairing with the Buttons DirectX Stereoscopic Driver Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel Tips and Troubleshooting Stereoscopic 3D is not Working Image is not Clear Eyestrain Headache Compliance and Certifications US Federal Communications Commission Compliance Canada Compliance Australia and New Zealand Compliance European Union Compliance UL CUL Compliance CB Scheme Important Safety Information Important Safety Information General Precautions Precautions for Installation Maintaining and Servicing Installation Mainta2. vos cuia dap or d voyons D erating v ar aie utt urb PU Pe eri we De MOTA DR ers We Pow o Fue SC X eec age moraran eect Da estes you mart to erable D Cam tee Seddon you wart ts stareco ID You may need to click on the in front of Stereoscopic 3D to 24 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Set Up DirectX Stereoscopic 3D Driver This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel provides all the adjustments needed to enhance your experience Each of the adjustments on this screen is discussed Apply the following stereoscopic 3D settings V Enable stereoscopic 3D Depth Min 0 15 Default Stereoscopic 3D display type nVIDIA samsung 3D 120Hz LCD Mi aaa V Hide stereoscopic effects when game starts Test stereoscopic 30 v Adjusting the Depth The depth amount in an application is the depth that the farthest object is placed in a scene When 3D Vision is first installed on your system the Depth is set at the default of 1595 If you are new to 3D gaming 1596 is a good point to start with Viewing depth at a higher setting can be uncomfortable to some users As you use 3D Vision your eyes will become more accustomed to viewing stereoscopic 3D and you can incrementally increase the depth amount without eye strain NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL 25 On the Set Up Stereoscopic 3D screen you adjust the depth amount by
3. or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Ji O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Back Next gt Cancel 6 Select and install the recommended drivers The wizard will find the files need automatically 7 Finish the Wizard Upon completing the wizard the logo on the front button of the hub will be glowing a dim green dim green logo INSTALLATION AND SETUP 15 Configure OpenGL Stereo Quadro Only 1 Verify the display refresh rate Unless your display device is designed to support stereo at a lower refresh rate make sure to select a refresh rate of 100Hz or higher EE More Def St Fe mot dstomaton pong on De sown kang Yau can so ns og tn P fos can most ar vang n and set a carey specie for you andi GO Y 1 Select the you meid the to change Depending on the lighting in your environment you may experience a pulsing of the image when looking through the glasses If you notice this you can adjust the refresh rate to an align on an even multiple with your lighting refresh rate e g 60Hz lighting gt 120Hz display refresh 50Hz lighting 100Hz display refresh 16 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE 2 Select the Stereo Output Format in Manage 3D Settings Select the correct output format for your device Tn aan charge Pe ges sarge d eria meron tr ae pene De nom a ae a may ae
4. 3D images Maintain a distance no closer than 2 to 2 5 feet away from the display Viewing from too close a distance can strain your eyes gt Take regular breaks at least 5 minutes after every hour of stereoscopic 3D viewing gt Ifyou experience any of the following symptoms nausea dizziness or queasiness headache or eyestrain blurry vision double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds 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 stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing your symptoms with a doctor WELCOME 4 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Epilepsy WARNING IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF EPILEPSY CONSULT A DOCTOR 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 doctor before viewing in stereoscopic 3D gt Children under 5 years of age gt Anyone with a history of epilepsy or who has a family member with a history of epilepsy gt 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 EPILEP
5. Manage 3D Vision Pro from the topics in the left window pane You may need to click on the in front of Stereoscopic 3D to expand the topics 20 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Pairing Glasses to the Hub You can pair the glasses to the hub through the control panel or with just the buttons on the hub and glasses Either version of pairing can be done while stereo applications are running or not You can pair ad ditional glasses without disrupting already paired glasses Pairing with the Control Panel 1 Open the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel Navigate to the 3D Vision Pro control panel entry in the NVIDIA control panel 2 Press the Add Glasses Button 3 Press and hold the button on the glasses until the light next to the button blinks green Holding the button on the glasses until it blinks green and then releasing the button places the glasses into their pairing mode You can pair multiple glasses at one time 4 Glasses name and battery level appear and glasses start to operate Pairing is usually a very quick operation and the light on the glasses will turn solid green when paired If a stereo application is running the glasses will start operating as well NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL 21 Pairing with the Buttons 1 Press and Release the button on the Hub The light on the hub will start alternating between green and cyan press and release 2 Press and hold the button on the glasses until the light next to the button bl
6. and consult a doctor 30 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS 31 COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS The NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro system 3D Vision Pro Hub P753 3D Vision Pro Glasses P703 Is compliant with the following regulations gt Australian Communications and Media Authority C Tick gt Conformit Europ enne gt Federal Communications Commission FCC gt ECEE CB Scheme CB gt Industry Cananda ICE ICES gt Underwriters Laboratories UL cUL 32 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE US Federal Communications Commission Compliance FCC Federal Communications Commission 3D Vision Pro Hub P753 FCC ID VOB P753A 3D Vision Pro Glasses P703 FCC ID VOB P703A This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada Compliance IC Industry Canada 3D Vision Pro Hub P753 IC 7361A P753A 3D Vision Pro Glasses P703 IC 7361A P703A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 th
7. tne ae mtn e Nout the ho ene tht 20 netting kad saa tmm LCD Panels or Single Channel Projectors On Board DIN Connector with NVIDIA 3D Vision or Active Stereo with NVIDIA 3D Vision Dual Pipe Clone Mode nView Clone Mode with NVIDIA 3D Vision using external DIN signal Real Projection DLP TV s 3D DLP display with NVIDIA 3D Vision 3 Enable Stereo Turn on stereo for supported applications You can charge fe geb 30 and cate cuendes lar pras The comes wl be uand automaticaly each dme fa ected pogane ws ares would Mee to woe the following 30 settings Gta rears INSTALLATION AND SETUP 17 Configure DirectX Stereo The DirectX Stereo driver does not need to be enabled When enabled it will enable compatible applications including games 3D BluRay players and supported professional applications There is more information on the DirectX Stereoscopic driver in DirectX Stereoscopic Driver section of this manual 1 Run the Configuration Wizard Launch the Setup Wizard from the 3D Stereoscopic entry in the NVIDIA Control Panel 18 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Installing the Drivers Linux Quadro Only On Linux 3D Vision Pro requires the VESA stereo sync to be pres ent and active either from a supported Quadro Graphics board or display device Only the display driver is needed on Linux 1 Download and Install Display Driver Install the Linux display driver 260 19
8. 36 or newer 2 Configure Stereo Mode 11 in the XConfig 3D Vision Pro is enabled with stereo mode 11 in the XConfig file You can set this by manually editing the xorg conf file or using NVIDIA s nvidia xconfig utility More information on settings are in the driver README 3 Plug inthe 3D Vision Pro Hub Before Starting X Server The driver requires the Hub be present when loading so make sure the Hub is plugged in before starting the X Server 4 Manage 3D Vision Pro from the NVIDIA X Server Settings Utility Glasses management appears in the NVIDIA X Server Setting utility under 3D Vision Pro Functionality is the same as the Windows version described in the following pages NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL 19 WORKING WITH 3D VISION PRO 3D Vision Pro operates on radio so the glasses need to be connected or paired with the hub You can connect multiple glasses to a single hub and multiple hubs can operate in range of each other Accessing the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel To open the NVIDIA Control Panel right click on the desktop and select the NVIDIA Control Panel You can also go to Start gt NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel Use Pss page te confu the NVIDU 30 Visor Pro trenzas anc games Gomes Gases connected Stew amp Declay mode DIN connector Ad Games ones 0 CONO Vt m Drei roman Siew Veo Asst Que Select
9. A gt 3D Vision Pro Glasses P703 5VDC 100mA 41 Precaution for Communication Cable To reduce the risk of exposure to shock hazard from communica tion cable Donotconnect communication cable during a lightning storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning gt Donotconnect or use communication cable in a wet location Disconnect the communication cable before opening a product enclosure touching or installing internal components Notice ALL NVIDIA DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE BOARDS FILES DRAWINGS DIAGNOSTICS LISTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TOGETHER AND SEPARATELY MATERIALS ARE BEING PROVID ED AS IS NVIDIA MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATERIALS AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable However NVIDIA Corporation assumes no responsibility for the consequences of use of such information or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or other wise under any patent or patent rights of NVIDIA Corporation Specifications mentioned in this publi cation are subject to change without notice This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied NVIDIA Corporation products are not authorise
10. B cable OI NVIDIA 3D VISION If the OS prompts you to install the device click install 5 Verify Hub Button glows dim green After a successful installation the button on the Hub will glow a dim green dim green logo INSTALLATION AND SETUP 13 Installing the Drivers Windows XP 1 Download the most recent 3D Vision Controller driver and display driver from www nvidia com 3dvpro 2 nstall the display driver Follow the wizard and reboot if necessary 3 Install the 3D Vision Controller driver Follow the steps in the wizard 4 Plugin the 3D Vision Pro Hub to the USB cable Plugging in the Hub will start the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue 5 Select No not at this time when prompted about connecting to Windows update Installing the driver in the previous steps installed the necessary files 14 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro Hub If your hardware came with an installation CD
11. Review Section 3 of this guide gt Windows Vista or 7 only Run the Setup Wizard to verify your hardware is operating properly Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel right click on the desktop Select Set Up Stereoscopic 3D Then select Run Setup Wizard from Test Stereoscopic 3D drop down menu gt Ensure your glasses are fully charged You can check the battery level of your glasses by pressing the Control button If the light next to the button is green you have charge fthe light is red you have less than two hours remaining and it is recommended that you recharged your glasses Checkthe batteyr level in the control panel fthe light does not turn on the battery is drained and the glasses must be recharged gt Ifyou are charging the glasses by connecting them to your PC using a USB cable make sure your PC does not go into power save mode When your PC goes into power save mode the 28 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE wireless glasses are no longer charging To fix this disable any power saving options on your PC under the Windows Control Panel Alternatively you can use a USB wall charging device to charge the glasses directly from your wall power outlet without connecting to the PC gt Make sure you have used the DVI cable that was shipped with your 3D Vision Ready 120Hz LCD display This is a dual link cable and 3D Vision will not operate without it Image is not Clear Depth Needs Adjusting Adjust dep
12. SY DISCONTINUE STEREOSCOPIC 3D USE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS WHILE VIEWING STEREOSCOPIC 3D IMAGES gt Involuntary movements eye or muscle twitching gt Muscle cramps gt Nausea dizziness or queasiness gt Convulsions gt Disorientation confusion or loss of awareness of your surroundings Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity for example driving a vehicle until your symptoms have completely gone away Do not resume stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing the symptoms with your doctor UNPACKING EQUIPMENT UNPACKING EQUIPMENT Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro solution it is a good idea to visit www nvidia com 3dvpro to download the current drivers you ll need during installtion Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box If anything is missing or damaged contact your reseller Equipment The following parts and assemblies are included in the NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro boxes 3D Vision Pro Glasses The included visor can be snapped on to the glasses to reduce the amount of overhead light The included USB cable is used to charge the glasses Connect the cable either to your computer or an external USB power adator The glasses come with various nose pieces to customise them for your comfort You also receive a pouch for your glasses and a special cleaning cloth It is recommended to always keep your glasses in the po
13. adjusting the slider to the desired amount The depth setting on this slider indicates the depth amount for all supported applications when they are launched You can also change the depth amount by adjusting the thumb wheel on the back of the Hub Any adjustments you make on the thumb wheel is reflected on the Depth slider in the NVIDIA Control Panel Thumbwheel to adjust depth while ina supported application Another way to change depth while in a supported application is to use the keyboard shortcut keys gt To decrease depth use Ctrl F3 default shortcut keys gt To increase depth use Ctrl F4 default shortcut keys Depth Mn Max 15 Default Any adjustments you make using keyboard shortcuts is reflected on the Depth slider in the NVIDIA Control Panel Stereoscopic 3D Display Type The Stereoscopic 3D display type is a drop down list of all 3D Vision Ready displays that were found by the Setup Wizard This list is populated by the Wizard If you had more than one 3D Vision Ready display attached during Setup they will be reflected in the list 26 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 27 TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING NVIDIA provides an online knowledgebase system with answers to most common questions available 24x7x365 You can also use it to submit questions online to our technical support staff Stereoscopic 3D is not Working gt Check and make sure that stereoscopic 3D is enabled
14. battery Prevent damage by making sure you do not drop bend or crush your stereo glasses or drop into fire 40 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Precautions for Installation Maintaining and Servicing To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment when installing maintaining or servicing products observe the following precautions Installation gt Follow the Pre Post installation procedures in other part of the manual gt Follow the Installing and Configure Instruction in the manual Maintaining and Servicing gt Never attempt to repair 3D Vision Pro yourself 3D Vision Pro does not contain any user serviceable parts Do not attempt to open your stereo glasses and the emitter box disassemble them or remove the battery You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty gt Toclean stereo glasses system turn stereo glasses off Then use a soft slightly damp lint free cloth Avoid getting moisture in openings Don t use window cleaners household cleaners aerosol sprays solvents alcohol ammonia or abrasives to clean stereo glasses system Disposing of 3D Vision Pro properly gt Upon completion of any service or repairs to the product have your authorized service provider perform any safety checks re quired by the repair procedure or by local codes to determine that the product is in proper operating condition gt Power Rating gt 3D Vision Pro Hub P753 5V DC 200m
15. d for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval of NVIDIA Corporation WEEE Warning Message Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management Trademarks NVIDIA the NVIDIA logo GeForce and Quadro are trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Copyright 2008 2009 2010 2011 NVIDIA Corporation All rights reserved A www nvidia com NVIDIA
16. els included on the equipment Symbols on Equipment Sign Meaning This symbol in conjunction with any of the following symbols indicates the presence of a potential hazard The potential for injury exists if warnings are not ob served Consult your documentation for specific details This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous ener gy circuits or electric shock hazards Refer all servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards do not open this enclosure Refer all maintenance upgrades and servicing to qualified personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 37 OS This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards The area contains no user or field serviceable parts Do not open for any reason WARNING To reduce risk of injury from electric shock hazards do not open this enclosure 38 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE General Precautions To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment gt Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment Do not attempt to defeat safety interlocks where provided gt Do not bend drop crush puncture incinerate or open glasses or hub gt Shut down product before installation gt Do connect or disconnect any cables when perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm gt Do not use 3D Vision Pro in rain or near
17. gt Never force a connector into a port Check for obstructions on the port If the connector and port don t join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port Donotuse conductive tools that could bridge live parts gt Do make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment gt Use the product only with approved equipmen gt There isa lithium battery in your wireless glasses You can recharge the battery whenever it is convenient Like all lithium batteries it will slowly age After a while it will lose the capability to be charged to it s full capacity The degradation is slow and will vary depending on your use and recharging habits gt Ifthe product sustains damage requiring service disconnect the product from the AC electrical outlet and refer servicing to an NVIDIA authorized service provider Examples of damage requiring service include The power cord extension cord or plug has been damaged Liquid has been spilled on the product or an object has fallen into the product The product has been exposed to rain or water The product has been dropped or damaged There are noticeable signs of overheating The product does not operate normally when ou follow the operating instructions WARNING Your stereo glasses contain sensitive components includ ing a rechargeable
18. he risk of injury from the following hazards gt Electric shock Hazardous voltage levels contained in parts of the product gt Fire Overload temperature material flammability gt Mechanical Sharp edges moving parts instability gt Energy Circuits with high energy levels 240 volt amperes or potential as burn hazards gt Heat Accessible parts of the product at high temperatures gt Chemical Chemical fumes and vapors gt Radiation Noise ionising laser ultrasonic waves 36 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions Always refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions GJ Note Read all safety information below and operating instruc tions before using 3D Vision Pro to avoid injury GJ Note Keep this features guide for 3D Vision Pro handy for future reference WARNING Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire electric shock or other injury or damage WARNING Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Important Safety Information To reduce the risk of bodily injury electric shock fire and damage to the equipment observe the safety lab
19. ining and Servicing Power Rating Precaution for Communication Cable 15 17 18 19 19 24 25 20 20 21 23 23 27 27 28 29 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 35 36 38 40 40 40 40 41 WELCOME 1 WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro the professional grade active shutter based stereoscopic solution The glasses and hub that make up 3D Vision Pro are both designed to give years of reliable service About this Guide This guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro hardware and software There is a full section containing usage tips and troubleshooting guidelines Please read through the safety precautions and recommended viewing guidelines given on pages 3 and 4 under Safety Requirements NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE System Requirements Visit www nvidia com 3dvpro for a full list of supported graphics boards applications and 3D Vision Ready displays or projectors Safety Requirements Do not wear the glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception Do not use the glasses as sunglasses Under normal conditions stereoscopic 3D viewing is safe for any duration that you would normally view your display However some people may experience discomfort To minimise the potential for experiencing visual problems or any adverse symptoms gt Take the stereoscopic medical test to verify your ability so see stereoscopic
20. inks green Holding the button on the glasses until it blinks green and then releasing the button places the glasses into their pairing mode press and hold until light blinks green then release 3 Light on the glasses will turn solid green and hub will return to solid green Pairing is usually a very quick operation and the light on the glasses will turn solid green when paired If a stereo application is running the glasses will start operating as well EJ Note Adding glasses with the button also adds the glasses to the control panel If you wish to pair many glasses at once press the button on the hub twice then pair the glasses Glasses paired this way will not appear in the control panel but will operate 22 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL 23 DIRECTX STEREOSCOPIC DRIVER NVIDIA has provided tools for you to customise your 3D Vision experience for DirectX based applications To access the tool menus go to the NVIDIA Control Panel Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel To open the NVIDIA Control Panel right click on the desktop and select the NVIDIA Control Panel You can also go to Start NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel Select Stereoscopic 3D from the topics in the left window pane E ocios X town yos 15 ves 20 cortert ls Une 7 page is Cange mocos XO the clon stevroscope 30 settings Tae teena D IO slows yis vum ID
21. is device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Australia and New Zealand Compliance C Tick The Australian Communications and Media Authority Qo COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS 33 European Union Compliance CE European Conformity Conformit Europ enne 3D Vision Pro Hub 753 3D Vision Pro Glasses P703 Receiver Category 3 UL CUL Compliance UL Underwriters Laboratories gt Foruseonly with UL Listed 1T E us LISTED 1 T E ACCESSORY E204896 CB Scheme CB IECEE CB Scheme 34 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 35 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION NVIDIA products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the product instructions and general safe ty practices The guidelines included in this document explain the potential risks associated with equipment operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimise these risks By carefully following the information contained in this document and the specific instructions provided with your product you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer environment The product is designed and tested to meet IEC 60950 1 the Standard for the Safety of Information Technology Equipment This also covers the national implementation of IEC 60950 1 based safety standards around the world e g UL 60950 1 These standards reduce t
22. ith the display Note NVIDIA Quadro graphics boards can support multiple stereo and non stereo displays Note Make sure to select a display refresh rate of 100Hz or more from the NVIDIA or OS control panel See the following pages for connection diagrams 10 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE VESA 3 pin stereo cable 3D Glasses Emitter Port DVI to HDMI Cable DO NOT MAKE THIS CONNECTION UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE INSTALL WIZARD USB Cable USB DVI DLP HDTV or Other Display Which Generates Stereo Sync Connection Diagram Note Check your DLP s user manual to see if there is a specific HDMI port used to connect a PC to your HDTV In addition change the input mode on the TV s menu to be PC or Computer to ensure the TV can process the video signal correctly INSTALLATION AND SETUP 11 120 Hz LCD Connection Diagram WORKSTATION S CA TAG E A DO NOT MAKE THIS Sy RA CONNECTION UNTIL THE USB DRIVER IS INSTALLED USB VESA DVI USB Cable Stereo Cable optional Dual Link DVI cable supplied with the display 12 NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE Installing the Drivers Windows Vista and Window 7 1 Download the most recent 3D Vision Controller driver and display driver from www nvidia com 3dvpro 2 Install the display driver Follow the wizard and reboot if necessary 3 Install the 3D Vision Controller driver Follow the steps in the wizard 4 Plug in the 3D Vision Pro Hub to the US
23. r has a back lit button on the front that can be used to control the pairing with the glasses The indicator brightens when hub is actively transmitting There is a thumb wheel on the back of the emitter that can be used to increase decrease depth in some Direct3D based applications Hub Control button and light dim green stand by bright green operational flashing light blue green pairing Thumb wheel to adjust stereoscopic depth in supported applications VESA stereo sync connection Power Sync status indicator light green power on blue VESA stereo sync active USB connection to your computer Note USB Extenders and VESA sync extenders have been tested and qualified for use with the 3D Vision Pro Hub Con tact NVIDIA or your reseller for the list of qualified adaptors INSTALLATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION AND SETUP Installing the hardware and software to your computer system is pretty straightforward However there is a specific order you must follow The 3D Vision Pro Hub must be connected AFTER the USB drivers have been installed Note Before beginning the installation make sure your glasses are fully charged See Charging the Glasses on page 6 Installation Connecting the Display Use the following procedure to install and setup your system for 3D Vision Pro 1 Connect your display or projector to your supported NVIDIA graphics card For 3D Vision Ready LCDs use the dual link DVI cable supplied w
24. sink or other wet locations Take care not to spill any food or liquid into stereo glasses system In case 3D Vision Pro gets wet unplug all cables and turn 3D Vision Pro off before cleaning and allow it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again gt Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage gt Place the product away from radiators heat registers stoves amplifiers or other appliances that produce heat gt Operate 3D Vision Pro in a place where the temperature is always between 0 and 45C 32 to 113F Store3D Vision Pro in a place where the temperature is always between 200 and 450C 40 to 1130F Don t leave 3D Vision Pro in your car because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this range gt When youre using 3D Vision Pro or charging the battery itis normal for 3D Vision Pro to get warm The exterior of stereo glasses functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside gt Ifyou use the USB Power Adapter to charge stereo glasses read the specification of the power adapter carefully at first make sure the output port of power adapter meets the USB port specification make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before you plug it into a power outlet Then insert the USB Power Adapter firmly into the power outlet Do not connect or disconnect the USB Power Adapter with wet hands IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 39
25. th amount in your application or for DirectX appliations using the slider on the NVIDIA Control Panel Setup screen If you are in a supported application use the thumb wheel on the back of the Hub or the shortcut keys Ctrl F3 to decrease depth and Ctrl F4 to increase depth Excessive Flickering Flicker in your peripheral vision can be caused by differences in frequencies at which 3D Vision Pro operates and the lighting in your room This type of flicker can be avoided by turning off the lights or changing the stereoscopic 3D refresh rate To see the refresh rates run the Setup Wizard from the NVIDIA Control panel gt 120 Hz refresh rate for use in North America when lights are on gt 110 Hz refresh rate for daytime and when lights are off gt 100 Hz refresh rate for countries with 50 Hz lighting and when lights are on TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Eyestrain Headache If you are experiencing eyestrain or headaches it could be due to excessive depth amount Change the depth in one of the following ways Checkto see if you application has an eye separation adjustment and reduce it to a more pleasing level A maximum separation of about 10 pixels when looking at the screen without the glasses it a good guide to follow Adjustthe settings in your application to move the scene back into the screen rather than having it come out of our screen Warning If eyestrain and headaches persist discontinue viewing in stereoscopic 3D
26. tly from your wall power outlet without connecting to the PC You can use your glasses while they are charging UNPACKING EQUIPMENT Using the Glasses It is a good idea to keep the glasses in the protective pouch when you are not using them The glasses will turn on automatically with motion but if they are fully powered down you will need to press and release the control button to turn them on The glasses turn off automatically when there is no activity Control Button For transport or any other time the glasses radio needs to be turned completely off press and hold the control button until the lenses blink twice and then open The glasses are now completely powered down and will not turn on with motion To turn them on press and release the control button Caution The wireless glasses are not prescription eye wear sunglasses nor a protective goggle Do not use the glasses for any general eye wear purposes e g driving reading protection from sunlight or ultraviolet light etc as such use may result in injury Changing the Nose Piece Your wireless glasses come with three interchangeable nose pieces to give you a comfortable fit Simply pull out the current nose piece and insert the one that fits you best Pull the nose piece out as shown and snap another nose piece in place NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE 3D Vision Pro Hub The 3D Vision Pro Hub connects to your system with the included USB cable The Emitte
27. uch when not in use e 3D Vision Pro Hub The hub connects to your computer and con trols the glasses Connect the USB cable to the computer If your Quadro board projector or TV provide a VESA stereo connector connect the included VESA stereo cable from that conenctor to the 3D Sync input on the 3D Vision Pro Hub NVIDIA 3D VISION USER GUIDE 3D Vision Pro Glasses Charging the Glasses E Note We recommended that you fully charge your glasses now since it will take approximately three hours to complete The glasses operate approximately 24 hours on a full charge The glasses require periodic charging To charge the glasses use the USB cables that came with the glasses Plug one end into the glasses and the other to any USB port on your system You can also use a USB wall adapter to charge your glasses Charge your glasses until the Amber charge light goes out You can use the glasses while they are being charged Amber LED Light flashes amber when charging Solid amber when fully charged USB connection to charge glasses If you are charging the wireless glasses by connecting them to your PC using a USB cable make sure your PC does not go into power save mode When your PC goes into power save mode the wireless glasses are no longer charging To fix this disable any power saving options on your PC under the Windows Control Panel Alternatively you can use a USB wall charging device to charge the glasses direc
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