Planar SD2420W - Manual

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 | SD2420W 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...

User’s Guide | 3 A block diagram describing the process of driving a StereoMirror ™ monitor with a computer is shown in the illustration below. The left eye and right eye images are sent to their respective AMLCDs independently and without any special treatment (with the exception of accommodating f...

4 | SD2420W 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 | SD2420W Select a graphics card The SD2420W 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 SD2420W 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 SD2420W unit....

8 | SD2420W 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 SD2420W 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 | SD2420W When the OSD menu is in the off mode, pressing the Auto Adjust button for 2 seconds activates the automatic adjustment function for setting the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock, and Focus. After a period of inactivity the OSD menu disappears automatically. The two monitors ...

User’s Guide | 11 Monitor Specifications Displays Size 24” diagonal (611 mm) Display type Active matrix color TFT LCD panel Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) Display dot 1920 x (RGB) x 1200 Display area (mm) 518.4 x 324 (H x V) Pixel pitch 0.270 mm Brightness (2D mode, mirror raised) 500 cd/m 2 (typica...

14 | SD2420W 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...

16 | SD2420W 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...