Planar SD2020 User Manual
SD2020
Stereoscopic Monitor
USER’S GUIDE
www.planar.com
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 this 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 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 the following conditions:
— In an extremely hot, cold, or humid environment
— In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt
— Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field
— In direct sunlight
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Box Contents
The SD2020 shipping box contains the following components.
Bottom monitor assembly with mirror
support arms and mirror adjustment screws
Top monitor assembly
Beamsplitter assembly
Bottom cable management cover
Top cable management cover
Two power cords (6-ft)
Two DVI cables (6-ft and 12-ft) Two Analog VGA cables (6-ft and 10-ft)
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Mirror-flip PCI card
Short DVI cables (14-in)
Two AC adapters
Planar CD-ROM
Spring clip-style glasses (1 ea)
Soft, dry cloths (3 ea)
Product user’s guide
Captain-style glasses (2 ea)
Terminator-style glasses (2 ea)
Moistened cleaning pads (6 ea)
NOTE: Both the Captain-style and the Terminator-style glasses, for use with
the SD2020 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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Contents
Usage Notice ....................................................................................................ii
Do ..................................................................................................................ii
Don’t .............................................................................................................ii
Box Contents ...................................................................................................iii
Stereoscopic Viewing.....................................................................................1
StereoMirror™ Technology ...........................................................................2
Getting Started ................................................................................................4
Assemble the unit .....................................................................................4
Select a graphics card ..............................................................................6
Install the mirror-flip PCI card ................................................................ 6
Connect the cables ...................................................................................7
Connect the power cords........................................................................ 8
Check the alignment ................................................................................8
Product Use ......................................................................................................9
Operating in 2D mode .............................................................................9
User controls and OSD menu .................................................................9
Monitor Specifications.................................................................................10
Displays......................................................................................................10
Video...........................................................................................................10
Plug and Play ............................................................................................10
Power management ...............................................................................11
Environment .............................................................................................11
Size and weight........................................................................................11
System Care ....................................................................................................12
Software Compatibility................................................................................12
Accessories .....................................................................................................12
CRT Recycling.................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting............................................................................................13
Warning Signals.............................................................................................14
Warranty ..........................................................................................................14
Product Registration ....................................................................................14
Important Recycle Instructions .................................................................14
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Stereoscopic Viewing
T
We live in a three-dimensional world. The human visual 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 SD2020 StereoMirror™
monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing
quality and viewer comfort.
Stereo viewing is useful for
the following applications:
• Photogrammetry and
remote sensing
• Geospatial image analysis
• Geophysical modeling
• Molecular modeling
• Computer games
• Oil and gas exploration
• Architecture and mechanical
design
• Stereo photography or
videography
• Medical imaging (not as yet
FDA 510(k) approved)
• Surgical planning
• Teaching of anatomy
he StereoMirror monitor.
• Simulation
• Complex data analysis
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.
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