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3D Polarizer
(VPX-ACC-8060)
User Manual
Version 1.1
Vision Science Solutions
www.vpixx.com

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  • Page 1 3D Polarizer (VPX-ACC-8060) User Manual Version 1.1 Vision Science Solutions www.vpixx.com...
  • Page 3 3D Polarizer User Manual IMPORTANT VPixx Technologies Inc. reserves the right to modify or otherwise update this document without notice as required by a constantly evolving marketplace, client requests or to adapt to new progress or constraints in engineering or manufacturing technology.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cable installation ................................9 Height adjustment ................................10 Software support .................................. 11 Psychtoolbox ................................. 11 Python ................................... 12 Low-level ANSI C API ..............................12 3D Demo ....................................13 Warranty ....................................14 Copyright © 2016 VPixx Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5: Table Of Figures

    3D Polarizer User Manual Table of Figures FIGURE 1 DEPTHQ 3D POLARIZER ................................5 FIGURE 2 DEPTHQ OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................6 FIGURE 3 DEPTHQ SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS ........................... 7 FIGURE 4 DEPTHQ POLARIZER PLACEMENT .............................. 8 FIGURE 5 DEPTHQ CABLE ORIENTATION ..............................9 FIGURE 6 PROPIXX 3D INTERFACE ................................
  • Page 6: Overview

    E-mail at support@vpixx.com or by phone. By creating your MyVPixx account on the VPixx Technologies website, you will have access to additional product documentation, demos, source code examples and the latest firmware and software drivers. WARNING - SAFETY INFORMATION & PRECAUTIONS •...
  • Page 7: Polarizer Overview

    3D Polarizer User Manual 3D Polarizer Overview The DepthQ circular polarizer is driven directly by the PROPixx projector. Our custom driver ensures symmetric 50- microsecond switching times and minimal crosstalk at up to 400 FPS. Polarizer placement is straightforward; simply place it in front of the projection lens.
  • Page 8: Polarizer Advantages

    Optical characteristics The DepthQ 3D Polarizer offers complete symmetric operation between the left and right eye, along with high extinction, at all wavelengths, for dark states. Figure 2 DepthQ optical characteristics Copyright © 2016 VPixx Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 9: Switching Characteristics

    3D Polarizer User Manual Switching characteristics The DepthQ polarization modulator allows for ultra-fast switching between two polarization states. Figure 3 DepthQ switching characteristics...
  • Page 10: Polarizer Installation

    This optimal placement is meant to minimize thermal heating effects. A distance between 20 mm and 50 mm is normally recommended for this purpose. Figure 4 DepthQ Polarizer placement Copyright © 2016 VPixx Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 11: Cable Installation

    3D Polarizer User Manual Cable installation Connect the cable provided with the polarizer kit to the PROPixx projector. Ensure that the yellow arrow on top of the polarizer follows the light path from the projector as shown by following figure. Figure 5 DepthQ cable orientation Connect the other end of the cable to the PROPixx projector interface labeled “3D”...
  • Page 12: Height Adjustment

    To center the PROPixx projector lens with the center of the 3D polarizer filter, unscrew the screws on each arm of the polarizer and adjust its height until the alignment is perfect. Figure 7 DepthQ height adjustment Copyright © 2016 VPixx Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13: Software Support

    3D Polarizer User Manual Software support Your 3DPolarizer can be accessed through the DATAPixx toolbox in our VPixx Software Tools libraries. VPixx Software Tools include a low-level ANSI C API as well as Psychtoolbox MATLAB / Octave and Python libraries for Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux.
  • Page 14: Python

    MyVPixx. Low-level ANSI C API Insert the CD labeled “VPixx Technologies Software/Documentation” in your CD/DVD reader and browse it. The “Low Level C API\libdpx\src” folder in the Software folder contains the ANSI C APIs, which are compatible with Windows, MAC OS X and Linux.
  • Page 15: Demo

    3D Polarizer User Manual 3D Demo This demo is made for the VPixx Technologies 3DPolarizer. You can try some 3D demo pictures for testing the ultimate 3D experience with your PROPixx / 3DPolarizer by using the vputil application. 1. In the command line type the following command;...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    Warranty The 3D Polarizer is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for two years for parts and labor from the date of purchase. Copyright © 2016 VPixx Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17 VPixx Technologies Inc. 630 Clairevue West suite 301 Saint-Bruno, Qc Canada, J3V 6B4 TEL/FAX: (514) 328-7499 TOLL FREE: (844) 488-7499 (USA/CANADA) EMAIL: sales@VPixx.com...

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