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All trademarks and trade names are the respective property of their owners. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "5DT HMD 800-26" in this manual refers to both the 2D and the 3D HMD. The stereo HMD will be indicated as "5DT HMD 800-26 3D" where there are differences between the two devices.
CONNECTING THE HMD USING YOUR HMD Basic Use – Donning the Headset PC Setup Using the HMD 800 Controls Accessing the On-Screen-Display Menu (OSD) On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Options ABOUT 5DT CONTACT INFORMATION APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS...
Thank you for choosing this product. We trust that you will have a lot of fun and satisfaction using it. The 5DT Head Mounted Display (HMD) 800-26 offers the user an affordable immersive viewing experience with 1.44 million pixels of resolution. This product is...
Safety First! Please take CAREFUL NOTE of the following SAFETY ISSUES. Due to medical safety reasons, this product should not be used by the following persons: Individuals with Epilepsy Individuals who have been diagnosed with Epilepsy, or who have a personal or family history of Epilepsy, should not use this product because it may trigger epileptic seizures.
Cleaning the Product • Always unplug the power adapter before cleaning the product to prevent electric shock and/or fire. • Remove dust on the headset by using a soft cloth. • To remove stains or dirt, wipe the HMD with a soft cloth dampened with a neutral detergent.
Connect the supplied D-sub SVGA connector of the 5DT HMD 800-26 to the output of your video card. b. Connect the audio connection cable of the 5DT HMD 800-26 to the audio out line of your soundcard. c. Connect the power supply plug of the 5DT HMD 800-26 to the supplied 9V Power Supply Unit.
Using your HMD Basic Use – Donning the Headset Warning: If the headset is not adjusted properly, it can lead to fatigue of the eyes or blurred vision. In general the headset should not be worn if the user is experiencing discomfort and should not be worn longer than one hour at a time without taking a break for 10-15 minutes.
PC Setup The 5DT HMD 800-26 will accept either a VGA (640 x 480) or an SVGA (800 x 600) computer input at 60Hz. If the resolution output and refresh rate of your computer is set at something other than (640 x 480) or (800 x 600) at 60Hz, please follow the instructions below before connecting the 5DT HMD 800 to the VGA port of your computer.
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Figure 4 – Setting the display resolution for Windows 95/98/Me/XP Figure 5 – Setting the refresh rate for Windows 95/98/Me/XP...
This will illuminate the green LED above to the Power/Menu button and, within a few seconds, an image will appear on the headset. Your 5DT HMD 800-26 has been preset at the factory and no further adjustments should be required.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Options A. Brightness: Selecting the Brightness icon allows you to make adjustments to the display brightness. When the brightness submenu is displayed, as shown in Figure 7, you may change the setting between 0-100% by pressing the Vol (+/-) buttons. Once the desired brightness level has been determined, you may press the Power/Menu button once to save the setting.
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Figure 9 – The Audio Balance OSD menu D. Centering Screen: If the image on the screen appears to be off center, you can make adjustments by selecting this function. Again, use the Vol (+/-) buttons to position the image on the screen as desired.
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Figure 12 – The Factory Reset OSD menu G. 3D mode (5DT HMD 800-26 3D Only): Selecting this icon allows you to switch your 5DT HMD 800-26 3D between 2D and 3D modes. Please Note: Before switching to 3D mode, you will want to increase the refresh rate to a minimum of 85Hz., but 100Hz or higher is preferable.
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The image rolls, has static or is jumpy. The 5DT HMD 800 is looking for a very precise 800 x 600 input signal at 60Hz. Some computers may output a signal at a frequency other than 60Hz despite the fact that your computer is set at 60Hz.
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The image seems to darken over time. The micro-display used in the 5DT HMD 800-26 may darken in color as they heat up over time. Minor adjustments can be made by accessing the OSD functions. Please make sure that you are using the HMD in an environment within the operating tolerances of the unit.
Appendix B - Specifications Model 5DT HMD 800 Signal System VGA / SVGA 0.49 inch 1.44 million Dot Micro Display Dot Number / panel 800 (H) x 600 (V) Virtual Image Size 44-inch at 2m Viewing Angle 26° Diagonal RGB, Positive Sync in SGVA Mode...
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Appendix C - Product Warranty 3 Month Product Warranty 5DT warrants to the original purchaser of the 5DT HMD 800-26 2D or 5DT HMD 800- 26 3D that it will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 months from the original date of purchase.
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It is important that you assign the same maximum value of US$50 to both the invoice and the courier waybill. j. If you do not adhere to the warranty claim instructions and 5DT has to incur costs to release the shipment from customs, these costs will be for your account. 5DT will not return your product until these costs are paid.
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