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Page 3: ...VFX1 HEADGEAR Virtual Reality System T M...

Page 4: ...FORTE Technologies Inc...

Page 5: ...hout notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Forte Technologies Inc The manufacturer makes no warranty or representation of any kind either implied or expressed of performance mercha...

Page 6: ...Introduction Chapter 2 Before You Start Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Chapter 4 Software Installation Setup Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Support Appendix A System Software and Utilities Appendix B Reg...

Page 7: ...e of the VFX1 HEADGEAR Chapter 2 includes a checklist to ensuring that your computer system has adequate resources to support the VFX1 HEADGEAR and another checklist to assist you in unpacking inspect...

Page 8: ...ortant text throughout the manual Also used for words and characters that you type including system commands and switches keyname Used to denote special keyboard characters you type such as the ENTER...

Page 9: ...Used to call special attention to a section Indicated important safety or warning information It is VERY important that you read and understand these sections...

Page 10: ...SAFETY FIRST...

Page 11: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE VFX1 HEADGEAR...

Page 12: ...he limit of your cord as you may pull your PC off your desk or pull the cord out of your headset Be aware of the fact that in the heat of battle swinging the CyberPuck around with the headset on can b...

Page 13: ...cause onset Will you experience some of these adverse effects There is no one good answer to this question it is very dependent upon yourself and the VR application you run As a rule if you feel any...

Page 14: ...ad any previous seizures may nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition We suggest that you consult a physician if you have an epileptic condition or if you experience any of the following sym...

Page 15: ...Quick Install...

Page 16: ...r Select a free 16 bit adapter slot closest to your computer s video card or VESA feature connector see page 3 2 Remove the selected expansion slot cover Retain screw to secure VIP Card later Prepare...

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Page 19: ...m STEPS 7 9 below STEP 7 Setup VFX1 HEADGEAR Interface Protocol VIP Card If you changed the base I O address select the new value Select an IRQ that does not conflict with other adapters Test selectio...

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Page 21: ...plore these new virtual worlds System Features The major components and key features of the VFX1 HEADGEAR system are illustrated in figure 1 1 and are further described below VFX1 HEADGEAR Smart Visor...

Page 22: ...There is no need to purchase a separate video card to get virtual reality images This feature allows you to use this headset with today s existing software applications Should you upgrade your system...

Page 23: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 1 Major components and key features if the VFX1 HEADGEAR System 1 3...

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Page 25: ...displays The nape strap is attached to the headset by looping the end straps through the slots at the rear of the helmet such that the pad faces inward and the velcro fasteners face outward By reposit...

Page 26: ...Hea dset R aise the visor and grasp the beam on top S lide the head set back ward lifting slightl y See figure 1 3 D O N O T ta ke th e he lm et of f by lif tin g on on e of th e ea rp ho ne s or th e...

Page 27: ...Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 2 Putting on The VFX1 HEADGEAR...

Page 28: ...Figure 1 3 Removing The VFX1 HEADGEAR 1 5...

Page 29: ...VFX1 HEADGEAR User s Manual Using the CyberPuck...

Page 30: ...2 axis sensing and three program mable input buttons Figure 1 4 The CyberPuck is normally held in a vertical position as shown in the illustration Ergonomic design with thumb indentations on both sid...

Page 31: ...Turning the CyberPuck ON and OFF...

Page 32: ...nput using a special driver For these applications the CyberPuck is toggled ON and OFF by holding the unit horizontally as shown and simultaneously pressing BUTTONS Note that while the CyberPuck is ac...

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Page 34: ...HEADGEAR system Do not open the units or attempt any repairs yourself Doing so will void your warranty Headset Liner The headset liner is a removable foam cloth laminate One side is velcro hook sensit...

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Page 36: ...VGA Video Adapter equipped with a 26 pin VESA Feature Connector sometimes referred to as External Video The Forte VIP card requires a VGA card with a 100 fully VESA compliant Feature Connector output...

Page 37: ...DGEAR System Package The items supplied with the VFX1 HEADGEAR System are illustrated and listed below As you unpack the system confirm that all items are present Do not continue the installation if a...

Page 38: ...ector Ribbon Cable E Two 2 mini phono Cables Sound and Microphone F 8 Headset VIP Interconnect Cable G CyberPuck with ACCESS bus Cable H INSTALL Diskette I CD ROM Bonus Software Disk Bonus Software Ma...

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Page 40: ...CHAPTER 3 Hardware Installation Installing the VIP Card...

Page 41: ...ester clothing and do not allow clothing to touch any components while working Touch the metal chassis of your computer to reduce any static on you or wear a grounding wrist strap available at many el...

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Page 43: ...the VGA Video electronics integrated with the motherboard Option 2 To determine which one you have look at the back of the computer where the video monitor cable is attached If it does NOT connect to...

Page 44: ...er at the bottom of the card for selecting the Input Output I O address that it uses to communicate with your computer The jumper is a block with 4 pins and two removable plastic hoods The plastic hoo...

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Page 46: ...connected to Pin 1 on the VIP VESA Feature Connector as shown in the illustration Verify that the cable is properly aligned with the connector It is not uncommon to inadvertently shift the connector...

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Page 48: ...d s mounting bracket to the computer chassis using the screw you removed from the expansion slot cover previously Attach the free end of the VESA Feature Connector Cable to your computer s Feature Con...

Page 49: ...ts slot and not touching other cards on either side Check that the VESA Feature Connector Cable is properly attached at both the computer and VIP Card connectors with proper Pin 1 to Pin 1 alignment C...

Page 50: ...d and VFX1 Headset Plug the CyberPuck connector into the ACCESS bus port located at the rear of the VFX1 headset or the port located on the VIP Card Optional Attach the mini phono cables between the V...

Page 51: ...le fit The nape strap is attached to the headset by looping the end straps through the slots at the rear of the helmet such that the pad faces inward and the Velcro fasteners face outward By repositio...

Page 52: ...ent The INSTALL program will search for the hard disk drives on your computer that have enough room to install the system programs and will prompt you to select where you would like the software loade...

Page 53: ...ow Move upward through menu selection items down arrow Move downward through menu selection items VIP Card Setup NOTE The VIP Card setup utility SETUP VIPPORT is entered directly from the INSTALL prog...

Page 54: ...like a pair of binoculars Rotate the outer barrel of the eyepiece either clockwise or counter clockwise Focus each eyepiece by alternately closing one eye and focusing the other Sometimes you may have...

Page 55: ...FX1 HEADGEAR is calibrated at the factory but may require in field calibration due to environmental factors The VFX1 HEADGEAR uses the local magnetic field in the vicinity of the helmet as a calibrati...

Page 56: ...ystem An installation program is provided on the CD ROM To install some or all of the programs from the CD ROM Insert the CD ROM DISK in your drive At the DOS prompt type D INSTALL enter assuming D is...

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Page 58: ...ty and the procedure for returning your VFX1 HEADGEAR should it require warranty repair work Troubleshooting the VFX1 HEADGEAR The following information is provided to help you diagnose problems you m...

Page 59: ...computer Run the SETVFX1 setup program select the SETUP VIPPORT option and change the I O Address setting to the new value After you exit the setup program reboot your computer for the change to take...

Page 60: ...nufacturer to confirm that your video adapter is fully compliant Try re installing the VFX1 HEADGEAR software and running the test again Even if the monitor DOES display a dual split screen image the...

Page 61: ...es and or the headset microphone is not working Check Does the application provide sound support The VFX1 HEADGEAR system does not provide sound support beyond that of the application being run Check...

Page 62: ...EAR does not work with my application Check The VFX1 HEADGEAR is functioning properly Does the application support the VFX1 HEADGEAR Determine if the application you are attempting to run supports the...

Page 63: ...sage above is displayed and limited functionality provided Check with your computer s manufacturer You may need to replace your system s motherboard to obtain full VFXI HEADGEAR functionality Symptom...

Page 64: ...Connection was implemented as an edge connector If you have this configuration contact FORTE Technical Support and we will send you a cable that will work with your card Please note however that thes...

Page 65: ...ly as possible VFXI HEADGEAR Serial Number the serial number is located under the removable head liner on the headset VIP Card I O Address Jumper settings set I O address and IRQ values The FORTE soft...

Page 66: ...Forum A GO GAMAPUB Section 19 Email to 75162 2774 America On Line KEYWORD FORTE or KEYWORD VFX1 Email to FORTE TS Internet SUPPORT FORTECH COM FORTE BBS 716 427 2543 14 400 baud or lower 8 bits no pa...

Page 67: ...are defective Exclusions The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance customer supplied interfacing unauthorized modification misuse or operation ou...

Page 68: ...and or business telephone number reason for returning the item s item serial number s and the RMA number Keep a copy of this information for yourself to facilitate inquiries Mark the RMA number clear...

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Page 70: ...these programs take optional target values and command line switches which invoke special functions Command line options are listed with the program descriptions below The general syntax for specifyin...

Page 71: ...driver When you run an application using VRMOUSE support VFX1 tracking is activated by holding the CyberPuck horizontally and depressing the bottom button After running your application repeat this ac...

Page 72: ...MOUSE HERETIC enter HERETIC enter The first command line initializes and loads if not already resident the VRMOUSE driver then displays instructions for using Heretic with VRMOUSE support The second l...

Page 73: ...p the memory space If VFX 1 is removed it must be reloaded prior to running any applications requiring VFX1 Headgear native mode support VFX1VID Driver program which works in conjunction with your sys...

Page 74: ...THEY WERE LOADED TO ON YOUR HARD DISK In addition to the application software the following VFX1 system software is provided on the CD ROM INSTALL The INSTALL program will display a list of the hard d...

Page 75: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which ca...

Page 76: ...an Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Can...

Page 77: ...f freedom yaw azimuth pitch elevation roll tilt VFX1 Interface Protocol VIP Card Interfaces with standard VGA card VESA compliant feature connector 26 pin ribbon cable Utilizes ACCESS bus Connectivity...

Page 78: ...the face Removal of headset in not necessary when interacting outside the headset Fully adjustable interpupillary distance IPD Individual eye focus adjustment for use with or without glasses Rear adj...

Page 79: ...edgements A Special Thanks to the visionary software development teams and many other companies who provided invaluable assistance in making the VFX1 HEADGEAR a reality and tremendous success The VFX1...

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