User Manual M3-Stereo Stereo Head-Mounted-Display (HMD), DVI Subject to technical modifications Copyright: Trivisio Prototyping GmbH, Robert-Bosch-Str. 30, D-63303 Dreieich 2009/08/20...
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Before using the M3-Stereo HMD please read carefully these safety instructions. Read this handbook and use the M3-Stereo HMD device in strict accordance in order to prevent any damage to your eye, other injury, loss of visual functions, property damage or death.
If you have a history of temporary spasm, unconsciousness, or epileptic seizures from light stimulation, consult your doctor before use and do not use without his approval. If any of the following symptoms occur, if using M3-Stereo HMD, stop using immediately and rest: eye fatigue or irritation,...
1.3 Warning for electrical products To avoid any risk of electrocution, do not bring any part of the M3-Stereo HMD in contact with water when it is connected to an AC outlet or a PC. Avoid using and storing the M3-Stereo HMD at wet, humid, dusty and smoky surroundings and extreme temperatures.
Content of the M3-Stereo HMD Kit The M3-Stereo HMD kit contains the following elements. Please check that all of these are included. If any item is not supplied contact your M3-Stereo HMD dealer. HMD (1) M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
3.1 Head Mounted Display HMD The HMD contains one microdisplays (1) to show the images. The cable (2) is permanently attached to the dongle. At the end of the cable there are several connectors (see 3.2 Connectors page 8). M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
The cable of HMD contains the following connectors: DVI-D (only digital signals !) Main channel (Left eye) DVI-D (only digital signals !) Aux channel (Right eye) USB (power-supply, control and firmware updates) 3.5mm pink jack for earphones 3.5mm green jack for microphone M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
DVI and USB plugs (see 3.2 Connectors page 8) are needed. If the DDC function of your graphics card is working correct the M3-Stereo HMD will be recognized automatically and you will see an image inside the HMD. If the device is not recognized automatic reboot your PC.
If you have connected the HMD to secondary DVI output of your graphic card then adjust the driver settings: In MS- Windows® go to menue "Display Properties". You should see two monitors. Click on the appropriate symbol and activate "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
4.4 Adjusting the image To adjust the image start the software "hmd_connection.exe" which can be downloaded from www.trivisio.com/software. After installation select the HMD (also serial number is shown here). Then you can go to menu "Picture" and adjust the brightness, contrast and gamma of the image.
To optimize the position of the display carefully move the oculars (1) into the right position. Rotate the IPD wheel (2) You can move the case relatively to the head-fixation and you can rotate the front side hinge (3) in both directions. IPD 56-72mm M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
4.6 Using different Stereo Modes The electronics of your M3-Stereu HMD device allows two different stereo modes. The electronic is automatically detecting when actice stereo signal is supplied by the graphics card of PC to the main channel. M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
4.7 Using the integrated microphone In MS-Windows® go to menue "Volume Control" and in "Properties" activate "Microphone". M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
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If the microphone is not loud enough you can activate a booster: Click on menue "Volume Control" and select "Advanced Settings", then a button "Advanced" appear to rech next menu: M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
4.8 Using external earphones Plug your external earphones to the connector on the side of case (1) 2.5mm jack). If the 3.5mm jack is inserted into your PC soundcard the signal will be forwarded to the headset. M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
"Browse". The firmware is provided as "name.hex" file. Then click "Program". During the update process never unplug the device and do not shut down the computer and do not turn off the power ! M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
To clean the ocular of the HMD use a dry, clean cloth. A cleaning cloth this purpose provided with M3-Stereo HMD-kit. In case of damage contact your retailer. There are no user serviceable parts. Only qualified service personnel should perform any service required on this product. M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
800x600 at 60Hz Bad or Fingerprints or dirt Clean ocular colorized on ocular window window image quality All other problems should be performed by a trained and authorised service provider ! M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
ElektroG (Rucknahme und Entsorgung von Elektro- Elektronikaltgeraten) european WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) electronic used devices from private households can be returned free of charge. For details please contact your local distributor or directly Trivisio Prototyping GmbH (www.trivisio.com). M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
1,440,000 pixels Field of view ........approx. 32° diagonal Eye relief.......... approx. 25mm Power consumption...... 4.25W (5V/850mA taken from USB port) Operating temperature....-10°C to +40°C Weight HMD ........155g Dimensions (W/H/D)...... 112mm/40mm/35mm (without rigid head fixation) M3-Stereo HMD User Manual...
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