SD2421W
Color Accurate
Stereoscopic Monitor
USER’S GUIDE
Planar Systems, Inc.
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. 11/2010
020-1067-00
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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 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:
— 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 SD2421W shipping box contains the following components:
Bottom monitor assembly with
mirror support arms and mirror
adjustment screws
Bottom cable management
cover
Top monitor assembly
Top cable management cover
Beamsplitter assembly
Two power cords (6-ft and 10-ft)
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Two DVI cables (6-ft and 12-ft)
Captain-style glasses (2 ea)
Product User Guides
Terminator-style glasses (2 ea)
Spring clip-style glasses (1 ea)
Moistened cleaning pads (6 ea)
Soft, dry cloths (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.
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 .......................................................................................................... 10
System Care ..................................................................................................................... 11
Software Compatibility.............................................................................................. 11
Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 12
Warranty............................................................................................................................ 13
Product Registration ................................................................................................... 13
CRT Recycling..................................................................................................................14
Important Recycle Instructions.............................................................................. 14
Stereoscopic Viewing
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 SD2421W StereoMirror™ monitor, in
particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing quality and viewer
comfort.
The StereoMirror monitor
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
• 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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