2009/08/20
User Manual
M3-Stereo
Stereo Head-Mounted-Display (HMD), DVI
Subject to technical modifications
Copyright: Trivisio Prototyping GmbH, Robert-Bosch-Str. 30, D-63303 Dreieich
M3-Stereo HMD User Manual 2
WARNING
Before using the M3-Stereo HMD please read carefully
these safety instructions.
Read this handbook and use the M3-Stereo HMD device in
strict accordance in order to prevent any damage to your
eye, other injury, loss of visual functions, property damage
or death.
Children under the age of fifteen may not use this product.
We strongly advise you to get familiar with the
M3-Stereo HMD device and its capabilities before you use
it for the first time.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...........................................................................3
1 Safety instructions.....................................................................4
1.1
Health concerns ..................................................................4
1.2
General safety hints ............................................................5
1.3
Warning for electrical products........................................5
2 Content of the M3-Stereo HMD Kit..........................................6
3 Description ................................................................................7
3.1
Head Mounted Display HMD ............................................7
3.2
Connectors ...........................................................................8
4 General Operating Instructions ..............................................9
4.1
Preparation...........................................................................9
4.2
Connecting to external video sources ...........................9
4.3
Adjusting the graphics driver ..........................................10
4.4
Adjusting the image..........................................................11
4.5
Adjusting the HMD.............................................................12
4.6
Using different Stereo Modes ..........................................13
4.7
Using the integrated microphone..................................14
4.8
Using external earphones ................................................16
4.9
Firmware update ...............................................................17
5 Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions.............................18
6 Troubleshooting ......................................................................19
7 Returning used electronic devices in EU countries ............20
8 Technical Data .......................................................................21
8.1
Head Mounted Display ....................................................21
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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Health concerns
WARNING: Eye Disease, Eye Injury, and Glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with or are susceptive to eye
disease, eye injury, or glaucoma consult your doctor before
use and do not use without your doctor’s approval.
CAUTION: Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure
If you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure
consult your doctor before use and do not use without his
approval.
CAUTION: Seizures
If you have a history of temporary spasm, unconsciousness, or
epileptic seizures from light stimulation, consult your doctor
before use and do not use without his approval.
If any of the following symptoms occur, if using M3-Stereo HMD,
stop using immediately and rest:
eye fatigue or irritation,
headaches or dizziness,
aches and pain in the neck or shoulders,
double vision,
nausea or motion sickness,
inability to focus on the displays.
Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye damage, or
loss of visual functions.
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1.2 General safety hints
Avoid getting the cable entangled around your neck,
body or arms. Wear the cable close to your body.
To ensure that the device does not fall off during use,
always have it tightened with an adequate tension.
1.3 Warning for electrical products
To avoid any risk of electrocution, do not bring any part of
the M3-Stereo HMD in contact with water when it is
connected to an AC outlet or a PC.
Avoid using and storing the M3-Stereo HMD at wet, humid,
dusty and smoky surroundings and extreme temperatures.
Do not use M3-Stereo HMD at temperatures below -10°C
and above +40°C. Avoid dropping or mechanical shock,
as frame and displays may be deformed.
Always unplug the M3-Stereo HMD when it will not be
used.
In case of damage contact your retailer. There are no user
serviceable parts. Only qualified service personnel should
perform any service required on this product.
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2 Content of the M3-Stereo HMD Kit
The M3-Stereo HMD kit contains the following elements. Please
check that all of these are included. If any item is not supplied
contact your M3-Stereo HMD dealer.
HMD (1)
1
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3 Description
3.1 Head Mounted Display HMD
The HMD contains one microdisplays (1) to show the images.
The cable (2) is permanently attached to the dongle. At the
end of the cable there are several connectors (see 3.2
Connectors page 8).
1
2
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3.2 Connectors
The cable of HMD contains the following connectors:
(1) DVI-D (only digital signals !) Main channel (Left eye)
(2) DVI-D (only digital signals !) Aux channel (Right eye)
(3) USB (power-supply, control and firmware updates)
(4) 3.5mm pink jack for earphones
(5) 3.5mm green jack for microphone
3
2
1
4
5
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4 General Operating Instructions
4.1 Preparation
Unpacking the Device
Please unpack the devices and compare with the list
under paragraph 2 on page 6 to check that all parts are
complete. Please contact your dealer if any parts are
missing.
4.2 Connecting to external video sources
Connect the cables to PC
To prevent damage to the electronic, first connect the DVI
video connector with your PC and then the USB connector.
Plug in all other connectors. For normal operation at least the
DVI and USB plugs (see 3.2 Connectors page 8) are needed. If
the DDC function of your graphics card is working correct the
M3-Stereo HMD will be recognized automatically and you will
see an image inside the HMD.
If the device is not recognized automatic reboot your PC.
If you do not see an image after rebooting please refer to
4.3 Adjusting the graphics driver page 10.
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4.3 Adjusting the graphics driver
If you have connected the HMD to secondary DVI output of
your graphic card then adjust the driver settings: In MSWindows® go to menue "Display Properties". You should see
two monitors. Click on the appropriate symbol and activate
"Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor".
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4.4 Adjusting the image
To adjust the image start the software "hmd_connection.exe"
which can be downloaded from www.trivisio.com/software.
After installation select the HMD (also serial number is shown
here). Then you can go to menu "Picture" and adjust the
brightness, contrast and gamma of the image.
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4.5 Adjusting the HMD
To optimize the position of the display carefully move the
oculars (1) into the right position. Rotate the IPD wheel (2) You
can move the case relatively to the head-fixation and you can
rotate the front side hinge (3) in both directions.
1
3
2
IPD 56-72mm
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4.6 Using different Stereo Modes
The electronics of your M3-Stereu HMD device allows two
different stereo modes. The electronic is automatically
detecting when actice stereo signal is supplied by the graphics
card of PC to the main channel.
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4.7 Using the integrated microphone
In MS-Windows® go to menue "Volume Control" and in
"Properties" activate "Microphone".
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If the microphone is not loud enough you can activate a
booster: Click on menue "Volume Control" and select
"Advanced Settings", then a button "Advanced" appear to
rech next menu:
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4.8 Using external earphones
Plug your external earphones to the connector on the side of
case (1) 2.5mm jack). If the 3.5mm jack is inserted into your PC
soundcard the signal will be forwarded to the headset.
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4.9 Firmware update
In the need of a firmware update select the menu of HMDsoftware "hmd_connection.exe" and choose new firmware file
by clicking on "Browse". The firmware is provided as "name.hex"
file. Then click "Program". During the update process never
unplug the device and do not shut down the computer and
do not turn off the power !
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5 Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions
To clean the HMD use a damp cloth. A light rinsing agent may
be added to the water. Do not use any detergents.
To clean the ocular of the HMD use a dry, clean cloth. A
cleaning cloth for this purpose is provided with the
M3-Stereo HMD-kit.
In case of damage contact your retailer. There are no user
serviceable parts. Only qualified service personnel should
perform any service required on this product.
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6 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
No image DVI video cable or
USB cable not
connected or not
plugged properly
Check cables
connections
No image Computer does not
recognize the new
hardware
Connect the HMD
to the PC and
reboot your
computer
Only dark,
or only white
image
Incorrect brightness Adjust brightness
by using the
supplied software
Flickering
image
Wrong resolution or
wrong frequency
Set the resolution
of computer to
800x600 at 60Hz
Bad or
colorized
image quality
Fingerprints or dirt
on ocular window
Clean ocular
window
All other problems should be performed by a trained and
authorised service provider !
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7 Returning used electronic devices in EU countries
This HMD and accessories shall not be
treated as household waste. The separate
collection is a condition for reuse,
recycling and utilisation of used electronic
devices, which ensures the protection of
resources. To comply with german
ElektroG (Rucknahme und Entsorgung von
Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeraten) and
european WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) electronic used
devices from private households can be
returned free of charge. For details please
contact your local distributor or directly
Trivisio Prototyping GmbH
(www.trivisio.com).
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8 Technical Data
8.1 Head Mounted Display
Display ............................................. SVGA microdisplay
480,000 pixels colour
equals 1,440,000 pixels
Field of view ................................... approx. 32° diagonal
Eye relief.......................................... approx. 25mm
Power consumption......................4.25W (5V/850mA taken from
USB port)
Operating temperature............... -10°C to +40°C
Weight HMD ................................... 155g
Dimensions (W/H/D)......................112mm/40mm/35mm
(without rigid head fixation)
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