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- Page 1 SD2421W Color Accurate Stereoscopic Monitor USER’S GUIDE...
- Page 2 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 www.planar.com © 2010 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 The SD2421W shipping box contains the following components: Bottom monitor assembly with Bottom cable management mirror support arms and mirror cover adjustment screws Top monitor assembly Top cable management cover Beamsplitter assembly Two power cords (6-ft and 10-ft)
- Page 5 (3 ea) NOTE: Both the Captain-style and the Terminator-style glasses, for use with the SD2421W 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
Contents Usage Notice........................iii Do............................iii Don’t ..........................iii Box Contents ........................iv Stereoscopic Viewing.....................1 StereoMirror™ Technology ..................2 Getting Started .........................4 Assemble the unit......................4 Select a graphics card....................6 Connect the cables.......................7 Connect the power cords ..................8 Check the alignment ....................8 Product Use.........................9 Operating in 2D mode ....................9 Size and weight ...................... -
Page 7: Stereoscopic Viewing
Stereoscopic/3D viewing can help a viewer make faster, more accurate, and more enjoyable interpretations of imagery. The SD2421W StereoMirror™ monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing quality and viewer comfort. -
Page 8: Stereomirror™ Technology
The two AMLCDs in the SD2421W model have been manufactured so that the Operating principle of the StereoMirror monitor 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 An off-the- shelf, dual-output graphics card is employed to drive the two monitors, again with no special preparation. For more information on StereoMirror™ technology, go to www.planar.com/advantages/whitepapers. User’s Guide | 3...
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Page 10: Getting Started
3. Slide the aluminum flanges of the upper assembly into the holes on the cross bracket of the bottom monitor assembly until fully seated. Continue to support the top monitor assembly and tighten the four thumb screws. 4 | SD2421W... - Page 11 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 right, insert the pins located on either side of the mirror frame into...
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Page 12: Select A Graphics Card
Select a graphics card The SD2421W 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 SD2421W unit comes with one 6-foot DVI cable and one 12-foot 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 SD2421W unit. -
Page 14: Connect The Power Cords
3. Power up the computer. Check the alignment Although the SD2421W 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
Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2421W 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. -
Page 16: Size And Weight
Size and weight System width 23.5" (596 mm) System depth 24.7 " (628 mm) System height 29.7" (754 mm) System weight 64 lb (29 kg) Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side 10 | SD2421W... -
Page 17: System Care
Software Compatibility OpenGL - The SD2421W 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. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Contact Planar via the web site (www.planar3d.com) or toll free at 1-866-475-2627. Accessories can also be purchased through Planar resellers. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No image • Check that all the power cord connections are secure. appears on the • Check that the power buttons on both monitors are screen. -
Page 19: Warranty
Warranty Go to www.planar.com for the complete details of the warranty, including support procedure, returning a nonfunctioning unit, extended warranty limitations, and exclusion of damages. Product Registration To register your product, go to www.planar.com/support/cust.asp. User’s Guide | 13... -
Page 20: 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 21 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 22 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) 020-1067-00...
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