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1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com 2009 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark 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.
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.
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Box Contents The SD2220W shipping box contains the following components: Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Top monitor assembly Beamsplitter assembly iv | SD2220W Bottom cable management cover Top cable management cover Two power cords...
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Two DVI cables (6-ft and 12-ft) Mirror-flip PCI card Product user’s guide Spring clip-style glasses (1 ea) Soft, dry cloths (3 ea) Two Analog VGA cables (6-ft and 10-ft) Short DVI cables (14-in) Captain-style glasses (2 ea) Terminator-style glasses (2 ea) Moistened cleaning pads (6 ea) User’s Guide | v...
Check the alignment ...8 Product Use...9 Operating in 2D mode ...9 User controls... 10 OSD menu ... 11 Power management... 13 Monitor Specifications ... 13 LCD Panel... 13 Plug and Play... 14 Enviroment... 14 Size and Weight... 14 System Care ... 16 Software Compatibility...
Stereoscopic/3D viewing can help a viewer make faster, more accurate, and more enjoyable interpretations of imagery. The SD2220W StereoMirror™ monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing quality and viewer comfort.
One of the benefits of StereoMirror's use of light polarization properties is the ability to utilize a 3rd, non-stereo monitor in conjunction with the stereo system. Any flat panel monitor with a 0°, 90°, or 180° polarization angle can be used while wearing the SD glasses.
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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.
Getting Started Read all instructions before assembling the monitor. Improper assembly can result in damage to the display components. Assemble the unit 1. Remove the bottom monitor assembly from the shipping box and place it on a sturdy table or desktop. To...
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4. Thread the cables from the top monitor through the rectangular hole in the cross bracket. 5. Replace the top and bottom cable covers, if desired. 6. Remove the beamsplitter from the shipping case. With the StereoMirror™ logo oriented to the lower...
Select a graphics card The SD2220W 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.
Connect the cables The SD2220W unit comes with one 6-foot DVI cable, one 12-foot DVI cable, and one 14-inch DVI cable. 1. 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 SD2220W unit.
3. Power up the computer. Check the alignment Although the SD2220W 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.
Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2220W unit can operate either as a 3D stereoscopic monitor or in the standard 2D mode. Converting to 2D viewing can be accomplished by either turning off the power to one of the monitors or by putting the mirror into the locked upright position.
User Controls Power LED will be Green when monitor is on, be yellow when in power saving mode, be dark when monitor in off mode. Power ON/OFF switch. Push to power on or power off. (Toggle switch) Shows main OSD menu/ Enter key (in OSD menu)/...
OSD Menu Main Menu icon Sub Menu item Menu item STANDARD Preset Mode Brightness Contrast Auto Contrast Black Level Sharpness Expansion Mode Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Clock Phase Description Default Setting. Reflects native display capability. Displays scenes in clearest detail. Pictures and MOVIE photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail.
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User adjusted from the OSD menu NOTE: Changing the Brightness setting can reduce the number of discernable gray levels. 12 | SD2220W Sets the color temperature to 9300K. Sets the color temperature to 7500K. Sets the color temperature to 5000K.
Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power-saving modes through detection of a horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD monitor is in power-saving mode, the monitor screen is blank and the power LED indicator light is amber. Monitor Specifications...
Plug and Play The unit supports the VESA DDC2B functions of Plug and Play. Environment Operating conditions, Temperature Operating conditions, Relative humidity Storage Conditions, Temperature Storage Conditions, Relative humidity 14 | SD2220W Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Use EEPROM to save settings in memor.
Size and weight System width System depth System height System weight Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side 23.1" (588 mm) 20.7 " (525 mm) 24.8" (631 mm) 60 lb (27 kg) User’s Guide | 15...
Software Compatibility OpenGL - The SD2220W unit is compatible with OpenGL stereo. An appropriate graphics card is required to drive the two monitors with DVI signals. For professional applications that use OpenGL stereo support, the graphics card should support OpenGL stereo as well.
“Input Not Supported” message. The signal of the computer graphics card is not compatible with the LCD monitor. Warranty The SD2220W 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.
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.
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Online Support For support available 24/7, visit our Online Technical Support web 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. Visit www.planar3d.com...
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