Planar SD2620W - Manuals

User’s Guide | 1 The StereoMirror monitor 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 e...

2 | SD2620W 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 m...

4 | SD2620W 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...

6 | SD2620W Select a graphics card The SD2620W 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 SD2620W 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 SD2620W unit....

8 | SD2620W Connect the power cords Two power cords are 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. ...

User’s Guide | 9 Product Use Operating in 2D mode Your SD2620W 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...

10 | SD2620W The Source button allows you to select VGA or DVI input. The Menu button activates the OSD (on-screen display) main menu. Use the Exit button to close the OSD menu; this is also a DV mode hot key. The Auto button is a hot key for auto adjusting the display. A four direction (4D+1) butto...

User’s Guide | 11 Adjusting the Monitor's Display The monitor has four function control buttons by which you can select among functions shown on the OSD menu. The menu has been designed for easy user-viewing environments. OSD function menu To activate the OSD main menu, press the Menu button. The me...

12 | SD2620W Function description Tables on the following pages describe all the functions on the OSD menus. MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DV MODE This DV mode display setting can be selected by OSD (STANDARD/TEXT/sRGB/ MOVIE/GAMING/PHOTO) Default setting: TEXT BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness....

User’s Guide | 17 MENU FUNCTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OSD WARNING OUT OF RANGE This function gives warning for an input resolution or refresh rate that the monitor cannot display. If video signal is not at the proper timing when the monitor powers on or when the input signal is changed, this message ...

18 | SD2620W OSD Lock Out Function OSD Lock Function allows you to lock out the OSD menu and the button keys. To activate the OSD lock function, the monitor must be in a normal display mode with the information menu activated. Then follow the instructions below. Option 1: OSD lock – All buttons exce...

User’s Guide | 19 Monitor Specifications Displays Size 26” diagonal (583 mm) Display type Active matrix color TFT LCD panel Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Display dot 1920 x (RGB) x 1200 Display area (mm) 550.08 x 343.8 (H x V) Pixel pitch 0.2865 mm Brightness (2D mode, mirror raised) 500 cd/m 2 (ty...

20 | SD2620W Plug and Play The unit supports the VESA DDC2B functions of Plug and Play. Environment Operating conditions, Temperature 5°C - 40°C (41°F – 104°F) Operating conditions, Relative humidity 20 to 80% (non-condensing) Storage conditions, Temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage con...

22 | SD2620W 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 cable...

User’s Guide | 23 Warranty The SD2620W standard warranty includes a 1-year return to depot replacement warranty service. Return the defective part of the system for a replacement with a comparable product. • All components have a 30-day inspection warranty period • All system components have a 1-yea...

24 | SD2620W 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. Cathode...