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SD2020 

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User's Guide 

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 of 
depth perception, primarily with photography and more recently with 
computer graphic images.  

Stereoscopic/3D viewing can help a viewer make faster, more accurate, and 
more enjoyable interpretations of imagery.  The SD2020 StereoMirror™ 
monitor, in particular, creates an unprecedented level of stereo/3D viewing 
quality and viewer comfort.  

Stereo viewing is useful for  
the following applications: 

 

Photogrammetry and  
remote sensing 

 

Geospatial image analysis 

 

Geophysical modeling 

 

Molecular modeling 

 

Computer games 

 

Oil and gas exploration 

 

Architecture and mechanical 
design 

 

Stereo photography or 
videography 

 

Medical imaging (not as yet 
FDA 510(k) approved)  

 

Surgical planning 

 

Teaching of anatomy 

 

Simulation 

 

Complex data analysis 

 

For some individuals, prolonged use of any stereoscopic monitor 
may cause discomfort.  Take a break from stereo viewing if you 
sense eye fatigue.  Individuals who are unaccustomed to using 
stereoscopic 3D monitors may require a period of adaptation. 

The StereoMirror monitor.

Summary of Contents for SD2020

Page 1: ...SD2020 Stereoscopic Monitor USER S GUIDE www planar com...

Page 2: ...e half mirror Use a soft cloth moistened with water and or mild detergent to clean the display housing and stand Use only high quality and safety approved AC DC power adapters Disconnect the power plu...

Page 3: ...ing components Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Bottom cable management cover Top monitor assembly Top cable management cover Beamsplitter assembly Two pow...

Page 4: ...ring clip style glasses 1 ea Terminator style glasses 2 ea Soft dry cloths 3 ea Moistened cleaning pads 6 ea NOTE Both the Captain style and the Terminator style glasses for use with the SD2020 monito...

Page 5: ...nect the cables 7 Connect the power cords 8 Check the alignment 8 Product Use 9 Operating in 2D mode 9 User controls and OSD menu 9 Monitor Specifications 10 Displays 10 Video 10 Plug and Play 10 Powe...

Page 6: ...monitor in particular creates an unprecedented level of stereo 3D viewing quality and viewer comfort Stereo viewing is useful for the following applications Photogrammetry and remote sensing Geospati...

Page 7: ...ciple of conservation of polarization Liquid crystal displays operate based on the ability of liquid crystal material to modulate plane polarized light The two AMLCDs in the SD2020 model have been man...

Page 8: ...ereo effect Once the two view points have been defined the 3D scene is rendered identically for each of the two viewpoints Many commercial 3D applications already have stereo viewing modes using the O...

Page 9: ...ox and place it on a sturdy table or desktop To keep the display surface clean avoid touching the screen 2 Remove the top monitor assembly from the shipping box Remove the cover of the cable managemen...

Page 10: ...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 either side of the mirror frame in...

Page 11: ...idia GeForce line offers several dual DVI output graphics cards that work well for PC gaming and DirectX applications Install the mirror flip PCI card Proper ESD electro static discharge handling prec...

Page 12: ...ry output of the dual channel graphics card Plug the other end into the input port labeled IN of the mirror flip PCI card 3 Plug one end of the 12 foot DVI cable into the output port of the mirror fli...

Page 13: ...hat the corners of the reflected image of the upper monitor are aligned with the corners of the transmitted image from the lower monitor A simple grid pattern might prove useful for this process Sampl...

Page 14: ...een the power is on A yellow light indicates that the monitor is in power saving mode The left and right Function Select buttons Fn can be used to control the On Screen Display OSD menu selection The...

Page 15: ...Display color palette 16 7 million colors Refresh rate 49 75 Hz 60 Hz recommended Power requirements input voltage Single phase 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power requirements input current 1 2 A maximum per...

Page 16: ...power saving mode the monitor screen is blank and the power LED indicator light is amber Environment Operating conditions Temperature 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F Operating conditions Relative humidity 8 95 St...

Page 17: ...ts for your cleaning Software Compatibility OpenGL The SD2020 unit is compatible with OpenGL stereo An appropriate graphics card is required to drive the two monitors with DVI signals For professional...

Page 18: ...ngle monitor mode Partial image or incorrectly displayed image Check to see if the resolution of the computer graphics card is higher than that of the LCD panels 1600 x 1200 Check to see that the outp...

Page 19: ...inspection warranty period All system components have a 1 year warranty Two business day delivery Expedited Delivery Service available Warranty Term Extensions available Go to www planar com for the c...

Page 20: ...AR 1 1 866 752 6271 Hours Monday to Friday 8 A M to 9 P M Eastern Time 020 0455 00A 2006 Planar Systems Inc Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the proper...

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