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- Page 1 SD2620W Stereoscopic Monitor USER’S GUIDE www.planar3d.com...
- Page 2 Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com © 2008 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar and the Planar logo are registered trademarks of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Usage Notice
Usage Notice To prevent the risk of fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not open or disassemble the product, as doing so may cause electric shock. Follow all warnings, precautions, and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life and performance of your unit. -
Page 4: Box Contents
Box Contents The SD2620W shipping box contains the following components: Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Top monitor assembly Beamsplitter assembly iv | SD2620W Bottom cable management cover Top cable management cover Two power cords (6-ft and 10-ft) - Page 5 Soft, dry cloths (3 ea) NOTE: Both the Captain-style and the Terminator-style glasses, for use with the SD2620W monitor, feature the Planar logo on each side and white arm tips. These two markers differentiate the glasses from those shipped with other stereo monitors.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Product Use ... 9 Adjusting the Monitor's Display...11 Target Color Coordinates...17 Power Management ...17 OSD Lock Out Function ...18 Monitor Specifications...19 System Care...21 Software Compatibility...21 Accessories ...21 Troubleshooting...22 Warranty...23 Product Registration ...23 CRT Recycling...24 Important Recycle Instructions ...24 vi | SD2620W... -
Page 7: Stereoscopic Viewing
Stereoscopic/3D viewing can help a viewer make faster, more accurate, and more enjoyable interpretations of imagery. The SD2620W StereoMirror™ monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing quality and viewer comfort. -
Page 8: Stereomirror™ Technology
Liquid crystal displays operate based on the ability of liquid crystal material to modulate plane-polarized light. The two AMLCDs in the SD2620W model have been manufactured so that the polarized light emitted from the top monitor is 90°... - Page 9 The left eye and right eye images are sent to their respective AMLCDs independently and without any special treatment (with the exception of accommodating for the fact that the upper monitor is seen in a mirror; see discussion below). Presenting the stereo pair of images requires a setup or software application that accommodates dual-monitor stereo viewing.
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Read all instructions before assembling the monitor. Improper assembly can result in damage to the display components. Assemble the unit Remove the bottom monitor assembly from the shipping box and place it on a sturdy table or desktop. To keep the... - Page 11 Thread the cables from the top monitor through the rectangular hole in the cross bracket. Replace the top and bottom cable covers, if desired. Remove the beamsplitter from the shipping case. With the StereoMirror logo oriented to the lower right, insert the pins...
- Page 12 Select a graphics card The SD2620W unit requires a dual-output graphics card to drive the two monitors with a DVI signal. For professional applications that use OpenGL quad-buffered stereo, the graphics card should support OpenGL stereo as well. Typically, the two monitors should be in clone mode for these applications with stereo enabled.
- Page 13 Connect the cables The SD2620W unit comes with one 6-foot DVI cable, one 12-foot DVI cable, and one 14-inch DVI cable. Plug one end of the 6-foot DVI cable into the primary port of the dual-channel DVI graphics card. Plug the other end into the bottom monitor of the SD2620W unit.
- Page 14 Power up the computer. Check the alignment Although the SD2620W unit is aligned during manufacturing, it may require realignment after reassembly at your site. There are two fine adjustment screws located on the mirror support arms. Rotating these screws raises or lowers the beamsplitter mirror.
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Page 15: Product Use
The LED indicator next to the Power button shows the monitor power status. When the LED is green, the power is on. When the LED is amber, the monitor is in power-saving mode. The monitor is off when the LED indicator is dark. - Page 16 4D+1 key function definition This table lists the function definitions of the four direction (4D+1) button. PUSH KEY DIRECTION Down Right Left Center 10 | SD2620W HOT KEY Contrast + Contrast – Brightness + Brightness – MENU Cursor Up...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Monitor's Display
Adjusting the Monitor's Display The monitor has four function control buttons by which you can select among functions shown on the OSD menu. The menu has been designed for easy user-viewing environments. OSD function menu To activate the OSD main menu, press the Menu button. -
Page 18: Function Description
Function description Tables on the following pages describe all the functions on the OSD menus. MENU 12 | SD2620W FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DV MODE This DV mode display setting can be selected by OSD (STANDARD/TEXT/sRGB/ MOVIE/GAMING/PHOTO) Default setting: TEXT BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness. - Page 19 MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION EXPANSION This function allows you to MODE choose from different display modes: • Full: Expands all resolution to full screen. • Aspect: Enlarges native resolution to either horizontal or vertical limit. • Real: Displays native resolution. •...
- Page 20 MENU 14 | SD2620W FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION COLOR Choose different color TEMPERATURE temperature (9300K, 7500K, sRGB, USER). Default is USER. USER mode adjustable. Adjust the contrast and brightness of each color of the white balance. Allows you to adjust the Red/Green/Blue color gain.
- Page 21 MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DDC/CI DDC/CI allows you to control certain settings of the monitor via computer. Default is ON. SIDE COLOR When Full is not selected in the Expansion Mode and the resolution is under the LCD panel native resolution, the picture does not display at full screen.
- Page 22 MENU 16 | SD2620W FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION INFORMATION Provide information about resolution, H/V frequencies, and polarity of the input signal. INPUT SELECT This OSD reports the current signal being displayed. This OSD will automatically turn off after 2 seconds; you can also press the Exit key to close it.
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Page 23: Target Color Coordinates
A green power indicator light means the monitor has a signal and is working properly. When the LCD monitor is in power-saving mode, the monitor screen is blank and the power LED indicator light is amber. -
Page 24: Osd Lock Out Function
The monitor shows a “Lock Out” message. The message will be shown when any button is pressed. Press any menu control button to close this message. Repeat the option key strokes to unlock the OSD menu and Power button. 18 | SD2620W... -
Page 25: Monitor Specifications
50 to 76 Hz (60 Hz recommended) Single phase, 100 – 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) 1.2 A maximum per monitor Internal 135 W (max) per monitor, 270 W total (4 W total standby) UL/cUL, CE, FCC-B, TUV/GS 50,000 hours at 40°C Analog (VGA), Digital (24-pin DVI-D) 75 Ohm ±... -
Page 26: Plug And Play
System width System depth System height System weight Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side 20 | SD2620W 5°C - 40°C (41°F – 104°F) 20 to 80% (non-condensing) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 5 to 85% (non-condensing) 23.5" (596 mm) 24.7"... -
Page 27: System Care
Accessories For repetitive transportation of the SD2620W unit, a reusable, ruggedized shipping case is available from Planar Systems. The case features a tough plastic shell, locks, customized foam inlay, and wheels. Additional polarized glasses are available from Planar in three styles: Captain, Terminator, and Spring-Clip (for attaching to prescription glasses). -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Be certain the video cable to the bottom display is the left channel and the cable to the top display is the right channel. Also make sure that the image sent to the top monitor is mirror-flipped either by software or the mirror-flip PCI card. -
Page 29: Warranty
Warranty The SD2620W standard warranty includes a 1-year return to depot replacement warranty service. Return the defective part of the system for a replacement with a comparable product. • All components have a 30-day inspection warranty period • All system components have a 1-year warranty •... -
Page 30: Crt Recycling
CRT Recycling If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT unit, keep the following in mind: • If the CRT unit is in good working condition, consider donating it to a school or nonprofit organization. It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction. - Page 31 Planar Customer Service Online Support For support available 24/7, visit our Online Technical Support page at www.planar.com/support. Online Technical Support is where you can find solutions for common problems, download documentation, view answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and get troubleshooting advice.
- Page 32 Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Customer Service E-mail: planarsupport@planar.com Online: www.planar.com/support Voice: 1-866-Planar1 (1-866-752-6271) 020-0641-00A...