SD2220W - Planar
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1. SD2220W Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No image e Check that all the power cord connections are secure appears on the e Check that the power buttons on the side and front of both SLEEN monitors are switched on and that the power indicator light is green e Check that the DVI cables are securely fastened to the graphics card the mirror flip PCI card and the two monitors e Make sure that the pins of the DVI connectors are not bent or broken e f only the bottom monitor appears to be working make sure the graphics card is not in the single monitor mode Partial image e Check to see if the resolution of the computer graphics card or incorrectly is higher than that of the LCD panels 1680 x 1050 displayed image e Check to see that the output timing of the video signals is within the synchronous range of the LCD panels horizontal 30 94 kHz vertical 56 75 Hz The Input Not Supported message appears on the screen if the timing is not supported by the LCD panel Both displays Be certain the graphics card is properly set up for the dual work but there is monitor stereo mode If you are using a professional no stereo application make sure that OpenGL settings are enabled functionality Refer to the owner s manual for the graphics card The stereoscopic Be certain the video cable to the bottom display is the left image appears to channel and the cable to the top display is the righ2. SD2220W de lb MENU J ENTER 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 Audio mute and unmute must activate Volume OSD first push 4 gt then Menu Enter Shows Volume OSD Moves right or up in OSD menu Selects input source Moves left or down in OSD menu Auto adjustment in D Sub input only Exit OSD menu Exit in OSD menu OSD Menu Main Menicon yper tem SUb Menunem Description STANDARD Default Setting Reflects native display capability Displays scenes in clearest detail Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail Optimal balance of brightness and contrast TEXT prevent eyestrain The most comfortable way to hin rr onscreen text PHOTO Enhances colors and Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail fine detail EE Adjusts the background brightness of the screen rightness image Adjusts the contrast between the foreground Contrast and background of the screen image Adjusts the contrast of screen image AUO Centiast ee Black Level S Adjust the black level of screen image sharpness Adjusts the scaling effect smoother or sharper FULL Selects wide format for display Expansion Mode ASPECT Selects 4 3 format for display Auto Auto adjusts the H V Position Phase and Clock
3. Adjustment of picture available in analog mode only H Position Adjusts the horizontal position available in analog mode only V Position Adjusts the vertical position available in analog mode only Clock Adjusts picture Clock available in analog mode only Adjusts picture Focus Phase l l available in analog mode only User s Guide 11 7500K Dl Sets the color temperature to 7500R 5000K La Sets the color temperature to 5000K sRGB Sets the color temperature to SRGB R G B Allows users to adjust red green blue intensity OSD Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD H Position OSD la Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD OSD l Turn Off Ass the OSD timeout P Volume fo Adjusts the volume of audio D SUB Selects input signal to analog D Sub Input Select DVI Selects input signal to digital DVI 720 640x400 Resolution 1360 1280 1024 Select x768 1680 1400x1050 DDC CI ON OFF Turns ON OFF DDC CI support Clear each old status and return all adjusted Recall parameters to factory preset values Information Shows the resolution H V frequency and input port of current input timing w 9300K ae Sets the color temperature to 9300K Selects the resolution of choice Function Description CIE coordinated Color Temperature of 9300 K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 9300 K CIE coordinated Color Temperature of 7500 K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 7500 K CIE
4. a feature of the OpenGL 3D graphics library that allows an application to define two separate right left eye viewpoints instead of the normal single monoscopic viewpoint The two viewpoints are defined to give the correct parallax separation for the proper stereo effect Once the two view points have been defined the 3D scene is PCI Card rendered identically for each of the two view points Many commercial 3D applications already have stereo viewing modes using the OpenGL stereo features Top Monitor Since the upper display of the monitor is seen Dual Output Graphics Card in reflection a mirror flip operation must be performed on that data path In the current product this is Software Application accomplished using an auxiliary signal processing board in the data path to the upper monitor Driving a StereoMirror monitor is identical with driving a pair of projection displays used to show stereoscopic images with crossed polarizers in the two separate light paths An off the shelf dual output graphics card is employed to drive the two monitors again with no special preparation Driving the StereoMirror monitor For more information on StereoMirror technology go to www planar com advantages whitepapers User s Guide 3 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
5. for a long period of time Don t Do not touch the LCD panel or half mirror surfaces with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for your cleaning Do not operate the product under these conditions Inanextremely hot cold or humid environment In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field Indirect sunlight User s Guide iii Box Contents The SD2220W 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 iv SD2220W F Two DVI cables 6 ft and 12 ft Spring clip style glasses 1 ea a Soft dry cloths 3 ea Two Analog VGA cables 6 ft and 10 ft cm Short DVI cables 14 in vo Captain style glasses 2 ea Terminator style glasses 2 ea Moistened cleaning pads 6 ea User s Guide v Contents Usage NOCE idoni tentacles neral iii DO rine AE iii DOR et E E E tetes E E A E E E T E lil BOX CONTENTS sac a dirc sanct es iv Stereoscopic Viewing eessessessesseessessesseoseessessesseoseeseessessesseoseessessesseoseoserssessesseese 1 StereoMirror Technology c ccccsssessssssessssssessssssscsssesscssssssesssessesssessesssesseasseeees 2 Ge
6. line have all been tested and are compatible for OpenGL stereo applications The NVIDIA GeForce line offers dual DVI output graphics cards that work well for PC gaming and DirectX applications AMD FireGL cards are also compatible with the SD line Visit www planar3d com for more details on graphics cards software configuration and using side monitors with the SD2220W unit Install the mirror flip PCI card A Proper ESD electrostatic discharge handling precautions should be exercised vvhen installing the mirror flip PCI card Consult the computer manual for proper installation of graphics cards Because the viewer will see a reflection of the p top monitor this image needs to be flipped 4 on the horizontal axis A mirror flip PCI card is included with the SD2220W unit Plug this card into a free PCI slot in your computer There are no drivers to load with the card 1 Remove the blank bracket from an available PCI slot 2 Insert the mirror flip PCI card into the slot align the connector pins and press the board down until it is Mirror flip PCI card installed firmly seated 3 Secure the mounting bracket 6 SD2220W 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 Plug
7. monitor assembly from the shipping box and place it on a sturdy table or desktop To keep the display surface clean avoid touching the screen Remove the top monitor assembly from the shipping box Loosen the two screws on the cover of the cable management compartment and remove the cover 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 SD2220W 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 the corresponding slots on the mirror support arms The pins should rest in the fully forward position of the mounting arm slots User s Guide 5 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 There are several compatible graphics card families The NVIDIA Quadro FX line and the Matrox Parhelia
8. unit supports the VESA DDC2B functions of Plug and Play Environment Operating conditions Temperature 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F Operating conditions Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Storage Conditions Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4PF to 140 F Storage Conditions Relative humidity 5 to 9596 noncondensing 14 SD2220W Size and vveight System vvidth 23 1 588 mm System depth 20 7 525 mm System height 24 8 631 mm System vveight 60 Ib 27 kg 522 mm Dimensions of monitor unit front and side User s Guide 15 System Care Monitors Turn off the monitors before cleaning Use a dry soft cloth clean room vviper or compressed air vvhen cleaning the LCD panel surface A soft cloth moistened vvith vvater and or mild detergent can be used to clean the display housing and stand Do not touch the LCD panel surfaces vvith sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners vvaxes or solvents for cleaning Mirror Use a dry soft cloth clean room wiper or compressed air when cleaning the mirror surface A soft cloth moistened with glass cleaner water and or mild detergent can also be used to clean the mirror Do not touch the half mirror surfaces with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for cleaning Polarized glasses Use a dry soft cloth clean room wiper or compressed air when cleaning the polarized glasses A soft cloth moistened with water
9. PLANAR SD2220VV Stereoscopic Monitor USERS GUIDE www planar3d com FCC Statement Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Glass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm ful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no quarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Ifthis equipm ent does cause harm ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reposition or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced monitor technician for help Warning Use only shielded signal cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for comliance could void your authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 FCC Rules Operat
10. and or mild detergent can also be used to clean the glasses Do not touch the surfaces of the polarized glasses with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for cleaning 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 Stereo viewing of professional applications is typically done in the so called clone mode where most of the same information is duplicated on the left and right monitor except for the stereo imagery In other words the desktop windows and menus are identical but the bottom monitor shows the left eye image while the top monitor exhibits the right eye image DirectX The SD2220W unit is compatible with the DirectX application programming interface Accessories For repetitive transportation of the SD2220W 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 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 16
11. coordinated Color Temperature of 6500 K Sets the CIE coordinate color temperature to 5000 K Three colors Red Green Blue can be Sets the settings to a by user defined CIE adjusted from the OSD menu Temperature NOTE Changing the Brightness setting can reduce the number of discernable gray levels 12 SD2220W Povver Management This LCD monitor complies vvith the VESA DPMS version 1 0 Povver Management guidelines The VESA DPMS provides four povver 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 CO Pane IE Display Color 16 2M with FRC or Dithering Input Signal Analog RGB 0 7Vp p Digital TMDS Input Impedance 75 Ohm 2 Polarity Positive Negative Amplitude 0 0 7 0 05 Vp Horizontal Frequency 30 83 kHz 30 80kHz Vertical Frequency 56 75 Hz 56 75Hz Power switch hard and soft On Off switch with LED indicator types Input 500mVrms Output 1W 1W User s Guide 13 Multi mode Supported SD Brightness Digital Contrast Digital Horizontal Position Digital Povver Management Disconnected mama zove OOOO O Meeting VESA DPM requirements measured from AC Input end of AC power cord sional Separate TTL compatible horizontal and vertical TMDS synchronization Polarity Positiveand negative O S O Plug and Play The
12. damages Product Registration To register your product go to www planar com support cust asp 18 SD2220W CRT Recycling If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT unit keep the following in mind e Ifthe CRT unit is in good working condition consider donating it to a school or nonprofit organization It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction e Do not throw away a CRT unit Cathode Ray Tubes contain hazardous materials and cannot be discarded with other refuse A number of recycling programs are available Do an online search of CRT Recycling for potential service providers in your area Important Recycle Instructions LCD lamps inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org For lamp specific disposal information check www lamprecycle org User s Guide 19 Planar Customer Service 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 for specific questions about configuring the stereo monitor Customer Fi
13. image from the lower monitor You may want to use a test image during the alignment process A sample is available at www planar3d com Perfect alignment between the two images is not required for stereo viewing The human visual system is typically adept at fusing two images that are Slightly shifted relative to each other This is especially true for horizontal alignment In a careful manner try to achieve vertical alignment as closely as possible Coarse vertical misalignment can cause eye fatigue or headaches since the eyes are accustomed to seeing stereo images from the same vertical position 8 SD2220W Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2220VV 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 To move the mirror to the raised position use two hands to slide it up the mirror support arms and then raise it until it drops into the locked position To lower the mirror use two hands to lift it out of the locked slot and then lower it down onto the fine adjustment screws StereoMirror in 2D mode MN The mirror should not be forced down This can break the glass and damage the mirror frame The mirror must be pulled forward before lowering User s Guide 9 User Controls Menu Enter a gt lt v Auto Exit 10
14. ion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian DOC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Planar Systems Inc 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 06 09 020 0989 00A 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 Do Turn off the monitors before cleaning Use only a dry soft cloth or clean room wipe when cleaning the LCD panel surface or the half mirror Use a soft cloth moistened with water and or mild detergent to clean the display housing and stand Use only high quality and safety approved AC DC power adapters Disconnect the power plug from the grounded AC outlet if the product will not be used
15. ms mounted on the eyepieces with their planes of polarization at a right angle to one another the user only sees the left eye image with the eyepiece having the 135 oriented polarizer and the right eye image with the eyepiece having the 45 polarizer Light with a perpendicular polarization is not transmitted The result is a single fused stereoscopic image a mt a at ns artt o Man a E 5 a Ll pat ae ptt Half Mirror Lower LCD 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 2 SD2220W A block diagram describing the process of driving a StereoMirror monitor with a computer is shown in the illustration below The left eye and right eye images are sent to their respective 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 No additional modification is needed for use with the StereoMirror monitor design Any software application that uses the OpenGL quad buffered stereo features is compatible with the StereoMirror Quad buffered stereo is
16. one end of the 14 inch DVI cable into the secondary output of the dual channel graphics card Plug the other end into the input port labeled IN of the mirror flip PCI card Plug one end of the 12 foot DVI Short DVI cable installed cable into the output port of the mirror flip PCI card labeled OUT Plug the other end into the top monitor of the SD2220W unit A The tvvo monitors must be connected vvith an of the shelf video cable to comply with FCC regulations Ferrite core interface cables are provided This device will not be in compliance with FCC regulations when a non ferrite core video cable is used User s Guide 7 Connect the power cords Two power cords shipped with the unit Use only the power cords supplied with the unit 1 Plug the 10 foot cord into the AC power jack of the top monitor Plug the 6 foot cord into the bottom monitor Then plug the power connectors into a grounded outlet 2 Turn on the soft power switch located on the front bezel of the two LCD monitors 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 Adjust the screws so that the corners of the reflected image of the upper monitor are aligned with the corners of the transmitted
17. ounted on a specially designed stand A passive beamsplitter mirror bisects the angle formed between the two monitors and there is a fine mechanical adjustment for the mirror angle between the two displays One side of the glass mirror has a reflective coating and the other side has an anti reflective coating to minimize secondary reflections The mirror has been treated with a hard top coating to accommodate cleaning In general the objective of a stereoscopic display is to efficiently present a left eye image solely to the left eye while the right eye image is directed to the right eye This allows the human visual system to merge the two images and results in the perception of depth or stereopsis In the StereoMirror design this stereo separation is achieved using the principle of conservation of polarization p el oe Eye rere ae Image il gasa eH Upper LCD Right Eye Image Liquid crystal displays operate based on the ability of liquid crystal material to modulate plane polarized light The two AMLCDs in the SD2220VV model have been manufactured so that the polarized light emitted from Operating principle of the StereoMirror monitor the top monitor is 90 rotated from that of the bottom monitor The image from the lovver monitor is seen through the mirror as shown in the illustration above When stereo pair images from the two monitors are viewed through crossed polarizing glasses glasses with polarizing fil
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19. sual system can process the Slightly different views of the world and translate the views into the perception of depth This process is called stereopsis In the last two centuries much effort has been devoted to the reproduction of depth perception primarily with photography and more recently with computer graphic images 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 Stereo viewing is useful for the following applications e Photogrammetry and remote sensing e Geospatial image analysis e Geophysical modeling e Molecular modeling e Computer games e Oil and gas exploration e Architecture and mechanical design e Stereo photography or videography e Medical imaging not as yet FDA 510 k approved e Surgical planning e Teaching of anatomy e Simulation The StereoMirror monitor e Complex data analysis e Autonomous vehicle piloting A For some individuals prolonged use of any stereoscopic monitor may cause discomfort Take a break from stereo viewing if you sense eye fatigue Individuals who are unaccustomed to using stereoscopic 3D monitors may require a period of adaptation StereoMirror Technology A StereoMirror monitor consists of two AMLCD Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display units oriented at a 110 angle and m
20. t channel be inverted Also make sure that the image sent to the top monitor is mirror flipped either by software or the mirror flip PCI card Only one display Be certain that your graphics card is configured for two is showing an monitors Use clone mode horizontal span also called stretch image mode or dual monitor mode configuration Be sure that all video cables are securely connected User s Guide 17 Warning Signals e Green power indicator light Monitor has a signal and is working properly e Amber power indicator light Monitor is in power saving mode e LED power indicator is out Monitor power is off e Cable Not Connected message Monitor is powered on but is not detecting a video signal e 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 e All components have a 30 day inspection warranty period e All system components have a 1 year warranty e Shipment from Planar is sent via ground e Expedited Delivery Service available e Extended Warranty Terms are available 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
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