Virtual Research V6, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Virtual Research V6 Head Mount Display (HMD). This V6 User’s Guide
describes the contents of the V6 HMD and control box along with operational guidelines, instructions
and care for the V6. Please review this guide carefully and follow instructions to insure correct use and
care for your HMD. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. You can reach us
at: info@virtualresearch.com
Section One: Safety Issues
Electrical Shock Hazard
The desktop power supply included with the V6 produces 24VDC. This voltage is also present on the
HMD cable bundle, but should not be a hazard to the user. The circuitry in the HMD produces a high
voltage (>500VAC) spike signal to drive the backlight. This voltage is generated at very low current
levels and will cause only a moderate sensation when touched. This voltage is accessible only if the
HMD is disassembled. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE V6.
Blocked Vision and Hearing
By its nature, a head mount display blocks the user’s sight and hearing. The danger of tripping over
cables or other obstacles becomes a real concern while immersed in the virtual world. As system
manager, you must provide an environment that does not allow the HMD user to fall or otherwise injure
him/herself. We recommend using V6 only while seated to avoid tripping hazards.
Eyestrain/Other Optical Effects
V6 will cause eyestrain if the IPD is set incorrectly. Like all head mounts, it is likely to cause some
eyestrain effects even when correctly adjusted. This eyestrain stems from several causes; with perhaps
the most significant being the fixed focal plane, which conflicts with the variable depth cues present in
the imagery. There is no technology that we are aware of that corrects this conflict. Other sources of
eyestrain could include optical aberrations, distortion, and mismatch of computer imagery with
mechanical configuration. If you experience noticeable eyestrain, review and correct your adjustments
and software configuration. If eyestrain persists, limit or end your use of the HMD. Please contact
Virtual Research if you have questions or concerns about eyestrain.
Lice/Other Pest Transmission between Users
Although we have not had any instances of user’s reporting lice transmission to us, there has been at
least one anecdotal report of lice transmission in a public use HMD. There are sprays available that will
kill lice on furniture and clothing. Two of these are RID and A-200. Both are available in drug stores.
We don’t have information on the effectiveness of these sprays on HMDs and encourage you to
research this if you are considering a multiple user application. These sprays are hazardous and you
need to judge the benefits vs. risks of using them. Alcohol wipes are useful for cleaning the HMD
between users. Alcohol will remove skin, oil and makeup that have been transferred to the HMD. As
far as we know, alcohol has no effect on lice.