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Nvidia 3D Vision PRO User Manual

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  • Page 1 3d VisiON PrO ™ User GUide User GUide...

  • Page 3: 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...
  • Page 4 Table of ConTenTs Configure openGl stereo (Quadro only) Configure DirectX stereo working with 3D VIsion Pro accessing the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel Pairing Glasses to the Hub Pairing with the Control Panel Pairing with the buttons DirectX 3D stereopscopic Driver...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    ® Pro, a professioanl grade active shutter based stereoscopic solutioin. The glasses and hub that make up 3D Vision Pro are both designed to give years of reliable service. Note: It is important to register your nVIDIa product in order to receive nVIDIa Customer Care online and phone support.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    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 wireless glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception. Do not use the glasses as sunglasses.
  • Page 7 WelCoMe...

  • Page 8: Epilepsy

    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.

  • Page 9: Unpacking Equipment

    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.

  • Page 10: 3D Vision Pro Glasses

    3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe 3D Vision Pro Glasses Charging the Glasses Note: We recommended that you fully charge your glasses now since it will take approximately three hours to complete. The wireless glasses hold approximately 40-hours of gaming per full charge.

  • Page 11: Using The Glasses

    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 powereed down you will need to press and release the control button to turn them on.

  • Page 12: 3D Vision Pro Hub

    3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe 3D Vision Pro Hub The 3D Vision Pro Hub connects to your system with the included Usb cable. The emitter has a back-lit button on the front that can be used to control the pairing with the glasses. The indicator brightens when stereoscopic 3D is on.

  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe HDMI Port 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 dlP HdtV Connection diagram Note: Check your DlP’s user manual to see if there is a specifi c HDMI port used to connect a PC to your HDTV.
  • Page 15 InsTallaTIon anD seTUP 120 Hz lCd Connection diagram DO NOT MAKE THIS CONNECTION UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE INSTALL WIZARD USB Cable Dual Link DVI cable (supplied with the display)

  • Page 16: Installing The Drivers - Windows Vista And Window 7

    3d Vision Controller driver. follow the steps in the wizard. Plug in the 3d Vision Pro Hub to the Usb cable. If the os prompts you to install the device, click install. Verify Hub button glows dim green...

  • Page 17: Installing The Drivers - Windows Xp

    3d Vision Controller driver. follow the steps in the wizard. Plug in the 3d Vision Pro Hub to the Usb cable. Plugging in the Hub will start the Windows found new Hardware Wizard select "No, not at this time"...
  • Page 18 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe select and install the recommended drivers. The wizard will find the files need automatically finish the Wizard. Upon completing the wizard the logo on the front button of the hub will be glowing a dim green.

  • Page 19: Configure Opengl Stereo (Quadro Only)

    InsTallaTIon anD seTUP Confi gure OpenGL Stereo (Quadro Only) Verify that the display refresh rate Unless your display device is designed to supoprt stereo at a lower refresh rate, make sure to select a refresh rate of 100Hz or higher. Depending on the lighting in your environment you may experience a pulsing of the image when looking through the glasses.

  • Page 20: Configure Directx Stereo

    LCD Panels or Single Channe; Projectors: on-board DIn Connector (with nVIDIa Hub) or active stereo (with nVIDIa Hub) Dual Pipe / Clone Mode: nView Clone Mode (with nVIDIa... Real Projection DLP TV's: 3D DlP display (with nVIDIa Hub) Enable Stereo...
  • Page 21 Run the Configuration Wizard launch the setup Wuzard from the 3d stereoscopic entry in the NVidia Control Panel...
  • Page 22 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe...

  • Page 23: Working With 3D Vision Pro

    NVIDIA Control Panel. You can also go to Start NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel.   select 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.

  • Page 24: Pairing Glasses To The Hub

    Pairing with the Control Panel Open the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel navigate to the 3D Vision Pro control panel entry in the nVIDIa control panel Press the Add Glasses Button Press and hold the button on the glasses until the light next to...

  • Page 25: Pairing With The Buttons

    ConTRol Panel Pairing with the Buttons Press and Relase the button on the Hub The light on the hub will start alternating between green and cyan press and release Press and hold the button on the glasses until the light next to...

  • Page 26: Directx 3D Stereopscopic Driver

    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.

  • Page 27: Set Up Directx Stereoscopic 3D Driver

    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 gaming experience. each of the adjustments on this screen is discussed. Adjusting the Depth The depth amount in a game is the depth that the farthest object is placed in a scene.

  • Page 28: Stereoscopic 3D Display Type

    In some games, nVIDIa has created a configuration that puts the in-game laser sight at the correct depth. for those games, no user configuration is required. for all other fPs games, nVIDIa provides a selection of 3D laser sights that appear on the...
  • Page 29 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe targeted object. The laser sights work in properly configured first-person shooter games with screen-centered sights. To change the laser sight from the Set Up Stereoscopic 3D screen, click on the Change 3D Laser Sight button to display a list of possible laser sights.

  • Page 30: Set Keyboard Shortcuts

    To view or change the keyboard shortcut keys from the Set Up Stereoscopic 3D screen in the nVIDIa Control Panel, click on the Set Keyboard Shortcuts button. To see the advanced in-game settings, click on This expands the Set Keyboard Shortcuts screen.
  • Page 31 3D effects Ctrl+f4 Increase depth Increases the depth amount real- time in the current game. Change is reflected on the nVIDIa Control Panel. Ctrl+f3 Decrease depth Decreases the depth amount real- time in the current game. Change is reflected on the nVIDIa Control Panel...
  • Page 32 ConTRol Panel Ctrl+alt+ show/Hide in-game Displays the settings recommended Insert compatibility by nVIDIa for the current game in the lower corner of your display. Ctrl+f6 Increase conver- Moves objects towards you. Maximum gence convergence places all objects in front of the scene, in user space.

  • Page 33: Hide Stereoscopic 3D Effects When Game Starts

    There are some games that do not launch very well when stereoscopic 3D effects are enabled at startup. To avoid this, check the box on the Set Up Stereoscopic 3D screen in the nVIDIa Control Panel. The stereoscopic 3D effects remain enabled, it is just hidden at startup.
  • Page 34 22). However, you can run the test independent of the Wizard by selecting the Run Medical Image Test option. Attention: nVIDIa recommends that every new stereoscopic 3D user run the Medical Image Test to verify their ability to view stereoscopic 3D-rendered images.
  • Page 35 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe...

  • Page 36: Advanced Information

    You can view the list of these games on the View compatibility with games task located on the nVIDIa Control Panel. This menu also shows a list of comments pertaining to that game. These comments may include suggested settings or adjustments and comments on the construction of the game.

  • Page 37: Setting Your Own Shortcut Keys

    You can use the default setting or you can change the shortcut keys to suit your particular liking. To see the default keyboard shortcut key settings, go to the nVIDIa Control Panel and select the Set up stereoscopic 3D task in the left window pane.

  • Page 38: Application Configuration Guidelines

    aDVanCeD InfoRMaTIon Application Configuration Guidelines The following table lists some adjustment guidelines to use for specific issues when you are in a game. Table 2. Application Configuration Guidelines Issue Suggestion object are too close Decrease Convergence [Ctrl+F5] side borders are blurred, Cycle frustum adjustments not clear, not visible until borders are clear...
  • Page 39 The sharper the image on the screen, the better the 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.

  • Page 40: Tips And Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 41: Image Is Not Clear

    Depth Needs Adjusting adjust depth amount using the slider on the nVIDIa Control Panel Setup screen. If you are in a game, 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.

  • Page 42: Eyestrain/Headache

    > Use your mouse to adjust depth amount on the slider in the > nVIDIa Control Panel Set Up Stereoscopic 3D screen. If you are new to gaming, start at the default (15%). Warning: if eyestrain and headaches persist, discontinue...
  • Page 43 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe...

  • Page 44: Compliance And Certifications

    CoMPlIanCe anD CeRTIfICaTIons 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: > australian Communications and Media authority (C-Tick) > > Conformité européenne (Ce) >...

  • Page 45: Us Federal Communications Commission Compliance

    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.

  • Page 46: European Union Compliance

    CoMPlIanCe anD CeRTIfICaTIons European Union Compliance Ce: European Conformity (Conformité Européenne) 3D Vision Pro Hub, P753 3D Vision Pro Glasses, P703 Receiver Category 3 UL, CUL Compliance UL– Underwriters Laboratories > for use only with Ul listed I.T.e. > CB Scheme...
  • Page 47 3D VIsIon UseR GUIDe...

  • Page 48: Important Safety Information

    IMPoRTanT safeTY InfoRMaTIon 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.

  • Page 49: Important Safety Information

    Note: Read all safety information below and operating instruc- tions before using 3D Vision Pro to avoid injury . Note: Keep this features guide for 3D Vision Pro handy for future reference. WARNING:...
  • Page 50 IMPoRTanT safeTY InfoRMaTIon 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.

  • Page 51: General Precautions

    > Do not use 3D Vision Pro in rain or near sink, or other wet > locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid into stereo glasses system.
  • Page 52 If the 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.

  • Page 53: Precautions For Installation, Maintaining And Servicing

    Installing and Configure Instruction in the manual. > Maintaining and Servicing: > 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.

  • Page 54: Precaution For Communication Cable

    Corporation. specifications mentioned in this publi- cation are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied.
  • Page 55 www.nvidia.com...

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