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- Page 1 SD2420W Stereoscopic Monitor USER’S GUIDE www.planar3d.com...
- Page 2 Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com © 2007 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.
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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 SD2420W shipping box contains the following components: Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Top monitor assembly Beamsplitter assembly iv | SD2420W 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 SD2420W 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
Check the alignment... 8 Product Use ... 9 Operating in 2D mode... 9 User controls and OSD menu... 9 Power management... 10 Monitor Specifications... 11 Displays ... 11 Video ... 11 Plug and Play ... 12 Environment ... 12 Size and weight ... 12 System Care... -
Page 7: Stereoscopic Viewing
Stereoscopic/3D viewing can help a viewer make faster, more accurate, and more enjoyable interpretations of imagery. The SD2420W StereoMirror™ monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing quality and viewer comfort. -
Page 8: Stereomirror™ Technology
SD2420W model have been manufactured so that the polarized light emitted from the top monitor is 90° rotated from that of the bottom monitor. The image from the lower monitor is seen through the mirror, as shown in the illustration above. - Page 9 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...
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Page 12: Select A Graphics Card
Select a graphics card The SD2420W 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. -
Page 13: Connect The Cables
Connect the cables The SD2420W 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 SD2420W unit. -
Page 14: Connect The Power Cords
Power up the computer. Check the alignment Although the SD2420W 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. -
Page 15: Product Use
The two monitors have a power switch on the right side of the bottom bezel. The switch has a dual function: the control for turning the monitor on or off and the LED indicator of monitor power status. When the LED is green, the power is on. -
Page 16: Power Management
NOTE: Changing the Brightness setting can reduce the number of discernable gray levels. To lock the OSD, press and hold the Menu button while the monitor is off and press the power button to turn the monitor on. To unlock the OSD, press and hold the Menu button while the monitor is off and press the power button to turn the monitor on. -
Page 17: Monitor Specifications
56-75 Hz, 60 Hz recommended Single phase, 100 – 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) 1.5 A maximum per monitor Internal 80 W (max) per monitor, 160 W total (3 W total standby) UL/cUL, CE, CSA, FCC-B, TOC '99 50,000 hours at 40°C Analog (VGA), Digital (24-pin DVI-D) 75 Ohm ±... -
Page 18: Plug And Play
System width System depth System height System weight Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side 12 | SD2420W 10°C - 35°C (50°F – 95°F) 5 to 95% (noncondensing) -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 5 to 95% (noncondensing) 23.1" (588 mm) 23.3"... -
Page 19: System Care
Accessories For repetitive transportation of the SD2420W 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 20: 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 21: Warning Signals
“Input Not Supported” message. The signal of the computer graphics card is not compatible with the LCD monitor. Warranty The SD2420W 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. -
Page 22: 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 23 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...
- Page 24 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) 020-0642-00A...
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