NVIDIA P703A Users Manual
D VISION PRO™
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Table of Contents iii
Welcome 1
About this Guide 1
System Requirements 2
Safety Requirements 2
Epilepsy 4
Unpacking Equipment 5
Equipment 5
3D Vision Pro Glasses 6
Charging the Glasses 6
Using the Glasses 7
Changing the Nose Piece 7
3D Vision Pro Hub 8
Installation and Setup 9
Installation 9
Connecting the Display 9
Installing the Drivers - Windows Vista and Window 7 12
Installing the Drivers - Windows XP 13
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Configure OpenGL Stereo (Quadro Only) 15
Configure DirectX Stereo 16
working with 3D VIsion Pro 19
Accessing the 3D Vision Pro Control Panel 19
Pairing Glasses to the Hub 20
Pairing with the Control Panel 20
Pairing with the Buttons 21
DirectX 3D Stereopscopic Driver 22
Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel 22
Set Up DirectX Stereoscopic 3D Driver 23
Adjusting the Depth 23
Stereoscopic 3D Display Type 24
Change 3D Laser Sight 24
Set Keyboard Shortcuts 26
Hide Stereoscopic 3D Effects When Game Starts 29
Test Stereoscopic 3D 29
Advanced Information 32
Preset Configurations 32
Setting Your Own Shortcut Keys 33
Application Configuration Guidelines 34
Viewing Practices 34
Tips and Troubleshooting 36
Stereoscopic 3D is not Working 36
Image is not Clear 37
Eyestrain/Headache 38
Compliance and Certifications 40
US Federal Communications Commission Compliance 41
Canada Compliance 41
Australia and New Zealand Compliance 41
European Union Compliance 42
UL, CUL Compliance 42
CB Scheme 42
Important Safety Information 44
Important Safety Information 45
General Precautions 47
Precautions for Installation, Maintaining and Servicing 49
Installation: 49
Maintaining and Servicing: 49
Power Rating 49
Precaution for Communication Cable 50
WEL COME
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of NVIDIA® 3D Vision
Pro, a professioanl grade active shutter based
stereoscopic solutioin. The glasses and hub that make up
3D Vision Pro are both designed to give years of reliable
service.
Note: It is important to register your NVIDIA product in
order to receive NVIDIA Customer Care online and phone
support. You can register at www.nvidia.com/3dvision/
register using the serial number found on the Welcome
card in your package.
About this Guide
This guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA 3D
Vision Pro hardware and software. There is a full section containing
usage tips and troubleshooting guidelines.
Please read through the safety precautions and recommended
viewing guidelines given on pages 3 and 4 under
Safety Requirements
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System Requirements
Visit www.nvidia.com/3dvpro for a full list of supported graphics
boards, applications, and 3D Vision Ready displays or projectors.
Safety Requirements
Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require
unimpaired visual perception. Do not use the glasses as sunglasses.
Under normal conditions, stereoscopic 3D viewing is safe for any
duration that you would normally view your display. However, some
people may experience discomfort. To minimise the potential for
experiencing visual problems or any adverse symptoms:
>> Take the stereoscopic 3D medical test to verify your ability so see
stereoscopic 3D images.
>> Maintain a distance no closer than 2 to 2.5 feet away from the
display. Viewing from too close a distance can strain your eyes.
>> Take regular breaks, at least 5 minutes after every hour of
stereoscopic 3D viewing.
>> Start with the depth at the default of 15%. As you get more
comfortable viewing stereoscopic 3D, you can increase the
depth amount.
>> If you experience any of the following symptoms:
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nausea, dizziness, or queasiness,
•
headache, or eyestrain,
•
blurry vision,
•
double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds,
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example,
driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have completely gone away.
If symptoms persist, discontinue use and do not resume
stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing your symptoms
with a doctor.
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Epilepsy
WARNING!
IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF
EPILEPSY, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE USING COMPUTER
GAME PRODUCTS.
A small percentage of the population may experience
epileptic seizures when viewing certain types of TV images
or video games that contain flashing patterns of light.
The following people should consult a doctor before viewing
in stereoscopic 3D:
> Children under 5 years of age
> Anyone with a history of epilepsy, or who has a family
member with a history of epilepsy
> Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic seizures or
sensory disturbances triggered by flashing light effects.
WARNING!
SOME LIGHT PATTERNS MAY INDUCE SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH
NO PRIOR HISTORY OF EPILEPSY. DISCONTINUE STEREOSCOPIC
3D USE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS
WHILE VIEWING STEREOSCOPIC 3D IMAGES.
> Involuntary movements, eye or muscle twitching
> Muscle cramps
> Nausea, dizziness, or queasiness
> Convulsions
> Disorientation, confusion, or loss of awareness of
your surroundings
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for
example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have
completely gone away.
Do not resume stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing
the symptoms with your doctor.
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UNPACKING EQUIPMENT
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA 3D Vision Pro solution, it is a
good idea to visit www.nvidia.com/3dvpro to download the current
drivers you'll need during installtion.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing
box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.
Equipment
The following parts and assemblies are included in the NVIDIA
3D Vision Pro boxes.
3D Vision Pro Glasses
These glasses are used to view stereoscopic
3D content .
The included USB cable is used to charge
the glasses. Connect the cable either to your
computer or an external USB power adator.
The glasses come with various nose pieces to
customise them for your comfort.
You also receive a pouch for your glasses and
a special cleaning cloth. It is recommended to
always keep your glasses in the pouch when
not in use.
3D Vision Pro Hub
The hub connects to your computer and controls the glasses.
Connect the USB cable to the computer. If
your Quadro board, projector or TV provide a
VESA stereo connector connect the included
VESA stereo cable from that conenctor to the
3D Sync input on the 3D Vision Pro Hub
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3D Vision Pro Glasses
Charging the Glasses
Note: We recommended that you fully charge your glasses
now since it will take approximately three hours to complete.
The wireless glasses hold approximately 40-hours of gaming
per full charge.
The wireless glasses require periodic charging. To charge the
glasses, use the USB cables that came with the glasses. Plug one
end into the glasses and the other to any USB port on your system.
You can also use a USB wall adapter to charge your glasses. Charge
your glasses until the Amber charge light goes out. You can use
wireless glasses while they are being charged.
Control button
Indicator Light: To check the battery
life, press the Control button.
If the indicator light is:
Green: Up to 40 hours of battery life.
Red: Flashing red indicates two hours
or less battery life
Amber LED: Light flashes amber
when charging. Solid amber when
fully charged.
USB connection to charge glasses
If you are charging the wireless glasses by connecting them to your
PC using a USB cable, make sure your PC does not go into power
save mode. When your PC goes into power save mode, the wireless
glasses are no longer charging. To fix this, disable any power saving
options on your PC under the Windows Control Panel. Alternatively,
you can use a USB wall charging device to charge the glasses directly
from your wall power outlet without connecting to the PC. You can
use your glasses while they are charging.
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Using the Glasses
It is a good idea to keep the glasses in the protective pouch when
you are not using them. The glasses will turn on automatically with
motion, but if they are fully powereed down you will need to press
and release the control button to turn them on. The glasses turn off
automatically when there is no activity.
For transport, or any other time the glasses radio needs to be turned
completly off, press and hold the control button until the lenses blink
twice and then open. The glasses are now completely powered down
and will not turn on with motion. To turn them on, press and release
the control button.
Caution: The wireless glasses are not prescription eye wear,
sunglasses, nor a protective goggle. Do not use the glasses
for any general eye wear purposes (e.g., driving, reading,
protection from sunlight or ultraviolet light, etc.) as such use
may result in injury.
Changing the Nose Piece
Your wireless glasses come with three interchangeable nose pieces
to give you a comfortable fit. Simply pull out the current nose piece
and insert the one that fits you best.
Pull the nose piece out as shown and
snap another nose piece in place
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3D Vision Pro Hub
The 3D Vision Pro Hub connects to your system with the included USB
cable. The Emitter has a back-lit button on the front that can be used
to control the pairing with the glasses. The indicator brightens when
stereoscopic 3D is on.
There is a thumbwheel on the back of the emitter that can be used to
increase/decrease depth in some Direct3D based applications.
Hub Control button and light
dim green: stand by
bright green: operational
....flashing light blue/green: pairing
Thumbwheel to adjust stereoscopic
depth in-games
VESA stereo sync connection
Power/Sync status indicator light
green: power on
blue: VESA stereo sync active
USB connection to your computer
Note: USB Extenders and VESA sync extenders have been
tested and qualified for use with the 3D Vision Pro Hub. Contact NVIDIA or your reseller for the list of qualified adaptors.
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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Installing the hardware and software to your computer
system is pretty straightforward. However, there is a
specific order you must follow. The 3D Vision Pro Hub
must be connected AFTER the USB drivers have been
installed.
Note: Before beginning the installation, make sure your
glasses are fully charged. See Charging the Glasses on page 6.
Installation
Connecting the Display
Use the following procedure to install and setup your system for 3D
Vision Pro.
1. Connect your display or projector to your supported
NVIDIA graphics card.
For 3D Vision Ready LCDs use the dual-link DVI cable supplied
with the display.
Note: NVIDIA Quadro graphics boards can support multiple
stereo and non-stereo displays
Note: Make sure to select a display refresh rate of 100Hz or
more from the NVIDIA or OS control panel..
See the following pages for connection diagrams.
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PC
USB DVI
DLP
HDMI Port
Hub
VESA 3-pin
stereo cable
3D Glasses
Emitter Port
DVI-to-HDMI Cable
DO NOT MAKE THIS
CONNECTION UNTIL
TOLD TO DO SO BY THE
INSTALL WIZARD
USB Cable
DLP HDTV Connection Diagram
Note: Check your DLP’s user manual to see if there is a specifi c
HDMI port used to connect a PC to your HDTV. In addition, change
the input mode on the TV’s menu to be PC or Computer to ensure
the TV can process the video signal correctly.
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120 Hz LCD Connection Diagram
PC
Hub
USB DVI
LCD
DVI
DO NOT MAKE THIS
CONNECTION UNTIL TOLD
TO DO SO BY THE INSTALL
WIZARD
USB Cable
Dual Link DVI cable
(supplied with the display)
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Installing the Drivers - Windows Vista and Window 7
1. Download the most recent 3D Vision Controller driver
and display driver from www.nvidia.com/3dvpro
2. Install the display driver.
Follow the wizard and reboot if ncessary.
3. Install the 3D Vision Controller driver.
Follow the steps in the wizard.
4. Plug in the 3D Vision Pro Hub to the USB cable.
If the OS prompts you to install the device, click install.
5. Verify Hub Button glows dim green
After a successful installation, the button on the Hub will glow a
dim green
dim green logo
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Installing the Drivers - Windows XP
1. Download the most recent 3D Vision Controller driver
and display driver from www.nvidia.com/3dvpro
2. Install the display driver.
Follow the wizard and reboot if ncessary.
3. Install the 3D Vision Controller driver.
Follow the steps in the wizard.
4. Plug in the 3D Vision Pro Hub to the USB cable.
Plugging in the Hub will start the Windows Found New Hardware
Wizard
5. Select "No, not at this time" when prompted about connecting to
Windows update.
Installing the driver in the previous steps installed the necessary
files
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