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12 | SD2421W 

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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 both monitors are 
switched on and that the power indicator light is 
illuminated. 

 

Check that the DVI cables are securely fastened to the 
graphics card and the two monitors. 

 

Make sure that the pins of the DVI connectors are not  
bent or broken. 

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 (1920 x 1200). 

 

Check to see that the output timing of the video signals  
is within the synchronous range of the LCD panels.  

Both displays 
work but there is 
no stereo 
functionality. 

Be certain the graphics card is properly set up for the dual-
monitor stereo mode.  If you are using a professional 
application, make sure that OpenGL settings are enabled.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for the graphics card.   

The stereoscopic 
image appears to 
be inverted. 

Be certain the video cable to the bottom display is the left 
channel and the cable to the top display is the right channel.  
Also make sure that the image sent to the top monitor is 
mirror-flipped by the flip function within the upper PX2491W 
monitor.   

Only one display 
is showing an 
image. 

Be certain that your graphics card is configured for two 
monitors.  Use clone mode, horizontal span (also called stretch 
mode), or dual-monitor mode configuration.  Be sure that all 
video cables are securely connected. 

Summary of Contents for SD2421W

Page 1: ...SD2421W Color Accurate Stereoscopic Monitor USER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...1992 www planar com 2010 Planar Systems Inc Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners Technical information in this docu...

Page 3: ...the 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...

Page 4: ...ox contains the following components Bottom monitor assembly with mirror support arms and mirror adjustment screws Bottom cable management cover Top monitor assembly Top cable management cover Beamspl...

Page 5: ...Spring clip style glasses 1 ea Moistened cleaning pads 6 ea Soft dry cloths 3 ea NOTE Both the Captain style and the Terminator style glasses for use with the SD2421W monitor feature the Planar logo...

Page 6: ...emble the unit 4 Select a graphics card 6 Connect the cables 7 Connect the power cords 8 Check the alignment 8 Product Use 9 Operating in 2D mode 9 Size and weight 10 System Care 11 Software Compatibi...

Page 7: ...particular creates an unprecedented level of stereo 3D viewing quality and viewer comfort The StereoMirror monitor Stereo viewing is useful for the following applications Photogrammetry and remote se...

Page 8: ...ion Liquid crystal displays operate based on the ability of liquid crystal material to modulate plane polarized light The two AMLCDs in the SD2421W model have been manufactured so that the polarized l...

Page 9: ...ints instead of the normal single monoscopic viewpoint The two viewpoints are defined to give the correct parallax separation for the proper stereo effect Once the two view points have been defined th...

Page 10: ...y table or desktop To keep the display surface clean avoid touching the screen 2 Remove the top monitor assembly from the shipping box Loosen the two screws on the cover of the cable management compar...

Page 11: ...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 into...

Page 12: ...two monitors should be in clone mode for these applications There are several compatible graphics card families The NVIDIA Quadro FX and the ATI FirePro GL are the recommended graphics cards for Open...

Page 13: ...into the bottom monitor of the SD2421W unit 2 Plug one end of the 12 foot DVI cable into the other graphics card and then plug the other end into the top monitor of the SD2421W unit The two monitors m...

Page 14: ...rms Rotating these screws raises or lowers the beamsplitter mirror Adjust the screws so that the corners of the reflected image of the upper monitor are aligned with the corners of the transmitted ima...

Page 15: ...locked position To lower the mirror use two hands to lift it out of the locked slot and then lower it down onto the fine adjustment screws The mirror should not be forced down This can break the glass...

Page 16: ...10 SD2421W Size and weight System width 23 5 596 mm System depth 24 7 628 mm System height 29 7 754 mm System weight 64 lb 29 kg Dimensions of monitor unit front and side...

Page 17: ...asses with sharp or hard objects Do not use abrasive cleaners waxes or solvents for cleaning Software Compatibility OpenGL The SD2421W unit is compatible with OpenGL stereo An appropriate graphics car...

Page 18: ...ee that the output timing of the video signals is within the synchronous range of the LCD panels Both displays work but there is no stereo functionality Be certain the graphics card is properly set up...

Page 19: ...om for the complete details of the warranty including support procedure returning a nonfunctioning unit extended warranty limitations and exclusion of damages Product Registration To register your pro...

Page 20: ...discarded with other refuse A number of recycling programs are available Do an online search of CRT Recycling for potential service providers in your area Important Recycle Instructions LCD lamps insi...

Page 21: ...tation view answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and get troubleshooting advice Visit www planar3d com for specific questions about configuring the stereo monitor Customer First Technical Suppor...

Page 22: ...Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 1992 Customer Service E mail planarsupport planar com Online www planar com support Voice 1 866 Planar1 1 866 752 6271 020 1067 00...

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