Planar sd2220w - Manuals

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...

2 | SD2220W StereoMirror™ Technology A StereoMirror™ monitor consists of two AMLCD (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display) units, oriented at a 110º angle and mounted on a specially designed stand. A passive beamsplitter mirror bisects the angle formed between the two monitors, and there is a fine me...

4 | SD2220W 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 monitor assembly from the shipping box and place it on a sturdy table or desktop. To keep the display surface clea...

User’s Guide | 5 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...

6 | SD2220W 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 c...

User’s Guide | 7 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....

8 | SD2220W 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...

User’s Guide | 9 Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2220W 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 positio...

User’s Guide | 11 OSD Menu Main Menu icon Sub Menu item Sub Menu item Description STANDARD Default Setting. Reflects native display capability. MOVIE Displays scenes in clearest detail. Pictures and photographs appear in vibrant colors with sharp detail. GAME Enhances color. TEXT Optimal balance of ...

User’s Guide | 13 Power Management This LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power-saving modes through detection of a horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD monitor is in power-saving mode, the monitor screen is bla...

14 | SD2220W OSD Brightness Digital Contrast Digital Horizontal Position Digital Vertical Position Digital Phase Digital Clock Digital Display Mode Setup Use EEPROM to save settings in memor. Power Management Mode Power Consumption* AC Input LED Color DPM On 52 W maximum 240 VAC Green DPM Off 2 W ma...

User’s Guide | 15 Size and weight System width 23.1" (588 mm) System depth 20.7 " (525 mm) System height 24.8" (631 mm) System weight 60 lb (27 kg) Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side

16 | SD2220W System Care Monitors - Turn off the monitors before cleaning. Use a dry, soft cloth, clean room wiper, or compressed air when cleaning the LCD panel surface. A soft cloth moistened with water and/or mild detergent can be used to clean the display housing and stand. Do not touch the LCD ...

User’s Guide | 17 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No image appears on the screen.  Check that all the power cord connections are secure.  Check that the power buttons on the side and front of both monitors are switched on and that the power indicator light is green.  Check that the DVI ...

User’s Guide | 19 CRT Recycling If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT unit, keep the following in mind:  If the CRT unit is in good working condition, consider donating it to a school or nonprofit organization. It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction.  Do not throw away a CRT unit. Ca...

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