Planar Computer Monitor SD2320W User Manual

SD2320W  
Stereoscopic Monitor  
USER’S GUIDE  
 
Box Contents  
The SD2320W shipping box 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  
Beamsplitter assembly  
Two power cords (6-ft and 10-ft)  
Two DVI cables (6-ft and 12-ft)  
Two Analog VGA cables (6-ft and 10-ft)  
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Two Composite Video cables (6-ft and 12-ft)  
Two S-Video cables (6-ft and 12-ft)  
Mirror-flip PCI card  
Short DVI cables (14-in)  
Product user’s guide  
USB cord  
Planar CD-ROM  
Captain-style glasses (2 ea)  
Spring 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 SD2320W monitor, feature the Planar logo on each side and white arm  
tips. These two markers differentiate the glasses from those shipped with  
other stereo monitors.  
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Contents  
Don’t ...............................................................................................ii  
Box Contents.........................................................................................iii  
Environment ..........................................................................................11  
Software Compatibility................................................................................12  
Accessories .....................................................................................................12  
CRT Recycling .................................................................................................13  
Troubleshooting............................................................................................13  
Warning Signals.............................................................................................14  
Warranty ..........................................................................................................14  
Product Registration ....................................................................................14  
Important Recycle Instructions .................................................................14  
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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 SD2320W 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  
The StereoMirror monitor  
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.  
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StereoMirror™ Technology  
A StereoMirrormonitor 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 mechanical adjustment for the mirror angle  
between the two displays. One side of the glass mirror has a reflective  
coating, and the other side has an anti-reflective coating to minimize  
secondary reflections. The mirror has been treated with a hard top  
coating to accommodate cleaning.  
In general, the objective of a stereoscopic display is to efficiently present a left  
eye image solely to the left eye while the right eye image is directed to the  
right eye. This allows the human visual system to merge the two images and  
results in the perception of  
depth, or stereopsis. In the  
StereoMirrordesign this  
stereo separation is  
Right Eye  
achieved using the  
principle of conservation  
of polarization.  
Left Eye  
Liquid crystal displays  
operate based on the  
ability of liquid crystal  
material to modulate  
plane-polarized light.  
The two AMLCDs in the  
SD2320W model have  
been manufactured so  
that the polarized light  
Bottom  
Monitor  
with Left  
Eye Image  
Beamsplitter  
Mirror  
Operating principle of the StereoMirror monitor.  
emitted from the top monitor is 90° rotated from that of the bottom monitor.  
The image from the lower monitor is seen through the mirror, as shown in the  
illustration above. When stereo pair images from the two monitors are  
viewed through crossed-polarizing glasses (glasses with polarizing films  
mounted on the eyepieces with their planes of polarization at a right angle to  
one another), the user only sees the left eye image with the eyepiece having  
the 0°-oriented polarizer and the right eye image with the eyepiece having  
the 90° polarizer. Light with a perpendicular polarization is not transmitted.  
The result is a single, fused stereoscopic image.  
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A block diagram describing the process of driving a StereoMirrormonitor  
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 for the fact that  
the upper monitor is seen in a mirror; see discussion below). Presenting  
the stereo pair of images requires a setup or software application that  
accommodates dual-monitor stereo viewing. No additional modification  
is needed for use with the StereoMirrormonitor design.  
Any software application that uses the OpenGL quad-buffered stereo features  
is compatible with the StereoMirror. Quad-buffered stereo is a feature of  
the OpenGL 3D graphics library that allows an application to define two  
separate right/left eye viewpoints 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  
Computer &  
Software  
Application  
Dual output  
graphics card  
viewpoints have been  
defined the 3D scene  
is rendered identically  
for each of the two  
viewpoints. Many  
commercial 3D  
Left Eye  
Image  
Right Eye  
Image  
Top  
Monitor  
applications already  
have stereo viewing  
modes using the  
OpenGL stereo  
Mirror-flip  
PCI Card  
features.  
Since the upper  
display of the monitor  
is seen in reflection, a  
mirror-flip operation  
must be performed  
on that data path. In  
the current product  
this is accomplished  
Bottom  
Monitor  
StereoMirror™  
Driving the StereoMirror monitor.  
using an auxiliary signal processing board in the data path to the upper  
monitor. Driving a StereoMirrormonitor is identical to driving a pair of  
projection displays used to show stereoscopic images with crossed polarizers  
in the two separate light paths. An off-the-shelf, dual-output graphics card  
is employed to drive the two monitors, again with no special preparation.  
For more information on StereoMirrortechnology, go to  
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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 clean,  
avoid touching the  
screen.  
2. Remove the top monitor  
assembly from the  
shipping box. Remove  
the cover of the  
cable management  
compartment.  
3. Slide the aluminum  
flanges of the upper  
assembly into the holes  
on the cross bracket of  
the bottom monitor  
assembly until fully  
seated. Continue to  
support the top monitor  
assembly and tighten  
the four thumb screws.  
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4. Thread the cables from  
the top monitor through  
the rectangular hole in  
the cross bracket.  
5. Replace the top 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  
into the corresponding  
slots on the mirror  
support arms. The pins  
should rest in the fully  
forward position of the  
mounting arm slots.  
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Select a graphics card  
The SD2320W 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 clone mode for these  
applications.  
There are several compatible graphics card families. The Matrox® Parhelia™  
line, the nVidia® Quadro™ FX line, and the 3Dlabs® Wildcat Realizm™ line have  
all been tested and are compatible. Matrox® offers the Parhelia Precision SDT  
card which incorporates the image inversion functionality of the mirror-flip  
PCI card. The nVidia® 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 precautions should  
be exercised when installing the mirror-flip PCI card. Consult the  
computer manual for the installation procedure on graphics cards.  
Because the viewer will see a reflection of  
the top monitor, this image needs to be  
flipped on the horizontal axis. A mirror-  
flip PCI card is included with the SD2320W  
unit. Plug this card into a free PCI slot in  
your computer. There are no drivers to  
load with the card.  
1. Remove the blank bracket from  
an available PCI slot.  
2. Insert the mirror-flip PCI card into  
the slot, align the connector pins,  
and press the board down until it is  
firmly seated.  
Mirror-flip PCI card installed.  
3. Secure the mounting bracket.  
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Connect the cables  
The SD2320W 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  
SD2320W unit.  
2. Plug one end of the 14-inch DVI  
cable into the secondary 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-flip  
PCI card (labeled “OUT”). Plug the  
other end into the top monitor of  
the SD2320W unit.  
Short DVI cable installed.  
The two monitors must be connected with an off-the-shelf video  
cable to comply with FCC regulations. Ferrite-core interface  
cables are provided. This device will not be in compliance with  
FCC regulations when a non-ferrite-core video cable is used.  
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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 on the soft power switch located on the front bezel of the two  
LCD monitors.  
3. Power up the computer.  
Check the alignment  
Although the SD2320W unit is aligned during manufacturing, it may require  
realignment after reassembly at your site. There are two fine adjustment  
screws located on the mirror support arms. 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 image from the lower monitor.  
You may want to use a test image during the alignment process. A sample is  
Perfect alignment between the two images is not required for stereo viewing.  
The human visual system is typically adept at "fusing" two images that are  
slightly shifted relative to each other. This is especially true for horizontal  
alignment. In a careful manner, try to achieve vertical alignment as closely as  
possible. Coarse vertical misalignment can cause eye fatigue or headaches  
since you eyes are accustomed to seeing stereo images from the same  
vertical position.  
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Product Use  
Operating in 2D mode  
Your SD2320W unit can operate  
either as a 3D stereoscopic monitor  
or in the standard 2D mode. There  
are two options to convert to 2D:  
Simply turn off the power to one  
monitor.  
Lift the mirror and slide it into the  
locked, upright position.  
To return to 3D/stereo, simply  
reverse the procedure.  
StereoMirror in 2D mode.  
User controls and OSD menu  
The two monitors have a soft power switch in the center of the bottom bezel.  
The switch has a dual function: the control for turning the monitor the on or  
off and the LED indicator of monitor power status. When the LED is green, the  
power is on. When the LED is amber, the monitor is in power-saving mode.  
The Menu (M), Select (S), up  
arrow (c) and down arrow (d)  
can be used to control the On-  
Screen Display menu. Press  
the Menu button to access the  
on-screen menu and to make a  
selection among the six main  
Controls and LED indicator.  
menus. Choose the adjustment items by pressing the Select button. Adjust  
the value of the adjustment items by pressing the up or down arrow buttons.  
After a period of inactivity the OSD menus will automatically disappear.  
The two monitors have an OSD menu that allows control of the brightness,  
contrast, and color settings. The adjustment of the brightness setting is not  
a direct increase or decrease to the overall luminance, but a driving voltage  
adjustment of the LCD panel. In other words, setting the brightness to  
0 (zero) does not reduce the luminance to 0 cd/m2.  
NOTE: Changing the Brightness setting can reduce the number of discernable  
gray levels.  
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Monitor Specifications  
Displays  
Size  
23” diagonal (583 mm)  
Display type  
Active matrix color TFT LCD panel  
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)  
Resolution  
Display dot  
1920 x (RGB) x 1200  
Display area (mm)  
Pixel pitch  
495.36 x 306.60 (H x V)  
0.258 mm  
Brightness (2D mode, mirror raised)  
Brightness (Stereo/3D Mode)  
250 cd/m2 (typical), 200 cd/m2 (minimum)  
80 cd/m2 (typical, through the glasses)  
Contrast ratio (2D mode, mirror raised) 800:1 (typical)  
Response time  
12 ms (3 ms rise, 9 ms fall)  
Response time (gray to gray)  
Display color palette  
Refresh rate  
8 ms (typical)  
16.7 million colors  
60 – 85 Hz (60 Hz recommended)  
Single phase, 100 – 240 VAC (50/60 Hz)  
1.2 A maximum per monitor  
Internal  
Power requirements, input voltage  
Power requirements, input current  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
110 W (max) per monitor, 220 W total  
(4 W total standby)  
Product approvals  
MTBF  
UL/CUL, CSA, TUV-GS, VCCI, FCC-B, TOC '99  
50,000 hours at 40°C  
Video  
Input signal  
Analog (VGA), Digital (24-pin DVI-D),  
Composite, S-Video, USB 2.0  
Input impedance  
Sync input signal  
75 Ohm 2%  
Digital TMDS, separate TTL compatible  
horizontal and vertical synchronization  
Polarity  
Positive, negative  
Horizontal scan  
Vertical refresh  
30 – 85 kHz (Digital) / 30 – 95 kHz (Analog)  
60 Hz (Digital) / 60 – 85 Hz (Analog)  
Plug and Play  
The unit supports the VESA DDC2B functions of Plug and Play.  
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Power management  
This LCD monitor complies with the VESA DPMS (version 1.0) Power  
Management guidelines. The VESA DPMS provides four power-saving modes  
through detection of a horizontal or vertical sync signal. When the LCD  
monitor is in power-saving mode, the monitor screen is blank and the  
power LED indicator light is amber.  
Environment  
Operating conditions, Temperature  
5°C - 35°C (41°F – 95°F)  
Operating conditions, Relative humidity 80% maximum  
Storage Conditions, Temperature  
-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)  
Storage Conditions, Relative humidity  
80% maximum  
Size and weight  
System width  
23.1" (588 mm)  
System depth  
System height  
System weight  
21.2" (538 mm)  
26.9" (682 mm)  
54 lb (24 kg)  
Dimensions of monitor unit, front and side.  
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System Care  
Monitors. Turn off the monitors before cleaning. Use a dry, soft cloth, clean  
room wiper, or compressed air when cleaning the LCD panel surface. A soft  
cloth moistened with water and/or mild detergent can be used to clean the  
display housing and stand. Do not touch the LCD panel surfaces with sharp  
or hard objects. Do not use abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents for your  
cleaning.  
Mirror. Use a dry, soft cloth, clean room wiper, or compressed air when  
cleaning the mirror surface. A soft cloth moistened with glass cleaner, water,  
and/or mild detergent can also be used to clean the mirror. Do not touch the  
half-mirror surfaces with sharp or hard objects. Do not use abrasive cleaners,  
waxes, or solvents for your cleaning.  
Polarized glasses. Use a dry soft cloth, clean room wiper, or compressed  
air when cleaning the polarized glasses. A soft cloth moistened with water  
and/or mild detergent can also be used to clean the glasses. Do not touch  
the surfaces of the polarized glasses with sharp or hard objects. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners, waxes, or solvents for your cleaning.  
Software Compatibility  
OpenGL®. The SD2320W unit is compatible with OpenGL stereo. An  
appropriate graphics card is required to drive the two monitors with DVI  
signals. For professional applications that use OpenGL stereo support, the  
graphics card should support OpenGL stereo as well. Stereo viewing of  
professional applications is typically done in the so-called clone mode where  
most of the same information is duplicated on the left and right monitor,  
except for the stereo imagery. In other words, the desktop, windows, and  
menus are identical, but the bottom monitor shows the left-eye image while  
the top monitor exhibits the right-eye image.  
DirectX®. The SD2320W unit is compatible with the DirectX® application  
programming interface.  
Accessories  
For repetitive transportation of the SD2320W unit, a reusable, ruggedized  
shipping case is available from Planar Systems. The case features a tough  
plastic shell, locks, customized foam inlay, and removable wheels.  
Additional polarized glasses are available from Planar in three styles:  
Captain, Terminator, and Spring-Clip (for attaching to prescription glasses).  
[email protected]. Accessories can also be purchased through  
the Planar SD2320W resellers.  
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CRT Recycling  
If your new Planar monitor is replacing a CRT, keep the following in mind:  
If the CRT is in good working condition, consider donating it to a school or  
non-profit organization. It may qualify as a charitable tax deduction.  
Do not throw away a CRT unit. Cathode Ray Tubes contain hazardous  
materials and cannot be 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.  
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 cables are securely fastened to the  
graphics card, the mirror-flip PCI card, and the two  
monitors.  
Make sure that the pins of the DVI connectors are not  
bent or broken.  
If only the bottom monitor appears to be working, make  
sure the graphics card is not in the single-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 (1920 x 1200).  
Check to see that the output timing of the video signals  
is within the synchronous range of the LCD panels  
(horizontal: 30 – 90 kHz; vertical: 60 – 85 Hz). The “Out of  
Range” message appears on the screen if the timing is  
not supported by the LCD panel.  
Both displays work  
but there is no  
Be certain the graphics card is properly set up for the dual-  
monitor stereo mode. If you are using a professional  
stereo functionality. application, make sure that OpenGL settings are enabled.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for your 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 either by software or the mirror-flip PCI card.  
Only one display is  
Be certain that your graphics card is configured for two  
showing an image. monitors. Use clone mode, horizontal span (also called  
stretch mode), or dual-monitor mode configuration. Be  
sure that all video cables are securely connected.  
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Warning Signals  
Green power indicator light. Monitor has a signal and is working properly.  
Amber power indicator light. Monitor is in power-saving mode.  
LED power indicator is out. Monitor power is off.  
“No Input Signal” message. Monitor is powered on, but is not detecting  
a video signal.  
“Signal Out of Range” message. The signal of the computer graphics card  
is not compatible with the LCD monitor.  
Warranty  
The SD2320W standard warranty includes a 1-year return to depot  
replacement warranty service. Return the defective part of the system for  
a replacement with a comparable product.  
All components have a 30-day 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 complete details of the warranty, including  
support procedure, returning a nonfunctioning unit, extended warranty  
limitations, and exclusion of damages.  
Product Registration  
Important Recycle Instructions  
LCD lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product  
may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not  
disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with  
local, state, or federal laws. For more information, contact the  
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp specific  
disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.  
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Customer Service  
Telephone: 1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271)  
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. Eastern Time  
020-0456-00A  
© 2006 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 document is subject to change without notice.  
04/06  
 

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