Nvidia 3D Vision Pro User manual

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01MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for choosing NVIDIA®3D Vision™, the
most immersive gaming experience for the PC.
Before you begin, please review the following minimum
system requirements to ensure your PC is properly
configured to enjoy the 3D Vision experience.
Note: Please visit www.nvidia.com/3dvision for a full list of
supported GPUs and supported 3D Vision Ready displays.
Minimum System
Requirements
> Microsoft®Windows®Vista
32/64-bit or Windows 7 32/64-bit
> Intel®Core™2 Duo or AMD
Athlon™X2 CPU or higher
> 1GB of system memory
(2GB is recommended)
> 100 MB free disk space
Supported 3D Ready displays
> Desktop Displays
• Acer GD245HQ/GD23HZ
120 Hz LCD display
• Alienware™OptX™AW2310
120 Hz LCD display
• ASUS®VG236H/VG236HE
120 Hz LCD display
• LG W2363D 120 Hz
LCD display
• Samsung®SyncMaster™
2233RZ 120 Hz LCD display
• ViewSonic®FuHzion™
VX2265wm 120 Hz
LCD display
• 100 Hz and higher analog CRTs
> HDTVs
• Mitsubishi®1080p DLP®
Home Theater TVs
• Mitsubishi 1080p
LaserVue TV: L65-A90
• Generic DLP HDTV mode
> Projectors
• Acer X1130P, X1261. H5360
• DepthQ®HD 3D, DQ-3120 by
LightSpeed Design, Inc.
• ViewSonic PJD-6210-3D,
PJD-6220-3D, PJD-5351-3D,
PJD-5111-3D
Compatible NVIDIA desktop
GeForce GPU
> GeForce 8 Series
• NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
and higher
> GeForce 9 Series
• NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
and higher
> All GeForce 400/300/200/
100 Series

Wireless Glasses
Storage Pouch
Cleaning Cloth
Software and Manuals CD with
3D Vision User Guide
IR Emitter
Two USB Cables
(6’ and 10’)
Interchangeable
Nosepieces
The following parts and assemblies are
included in the NVIDIA 3D Vision box.
02EQUIPMENT
DVI-to-HDMI Cable
(For use with DLP HDTVs)
VESA 3-pin Stereo Cable

Wireless Glasses
Attention: The 3D Vision glasses are not prescription eyewear,
sunglasses, nor a protective goggle. Do not use the
glasses for any general eyewear purposes (e.g., driving, reading,
protection from sunlight or ultraviolet light, etc.) as such use may
result in injury.
Note: 3D Vision glasses are designed to fit
over most standard glasses.
IR Receiver
Do not block
ON button
Press for battery
life status
Indicator light
The 3D Vision glasses
hold approximately
40-hours of gaming
per full charge.
Flashing red indicates
less than two hours of
charge remaining.
USB connection
to charge glasses (light
flashes amber when
charging. Solid amber
when fully charged)
Nose piece
Replace with one
of three sizes for a
comfortable fit
03EQUIPMENT INDEPTH

IR Emitter
Thumbwheel to adjust
stereoscopic depth in game
VESA Stereo Cable Port
For DLP HDTVs, connect
VESA stereo cable to display.
USB connection
to computer
Power indicator light
Backlit 3D Vision
ON/OFF button
Back of IR Emitter
Front of IR Emitter
Note: The effective range of the IR Emitter is 15 feet.
03EQUIPMENT INDEPTH

1 Before you begin the installation, you must remove
the graphics driver currently on your computer.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features
If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, double click NVIDIA Drivers.*
> Select the option Remove only the following.
> Select NVIDIA Display Driver
> Click Remove
> Restart your computer
* If you are replacing a non NVIDIA graphics card, be sure to remove the graphics
driver and power down your system to replace the card before continuing.
2 Insert the 3D Vision Software and Manuals CD drivers.
3 Select Install GeForce Graphics driver.
4 Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when prompted.
The installation process automatically continues after restart.
5 Select Next to install the 3D Vision driver.
6 Select Finish to complete the installation. The 3D Vision Setup
Wizard automatically begins when the InstallShield completes.
The Setup Wizard takes you through installing the IR emitter,
setting up your display, and configuring the glasses.
7 Select Next to begin the Setup Wizard. The Wizard is very intuitive
and easy to follow.
8 Connect your IR Emitter when prompted to do so.
9 Select your gaming environment.
10 3D Ready display found.
11 Turn on your glasses.
04INSTALLATION AND SETUP

12 Test your hardware setup.
This screen is used to
verify that your hardware
is properly configured to
view stereoscopic 3D
effects and that your
glasses and emitter are
functioning properly.
Follow the directions on
the screen.
13 (For LCD displays only)
Do you notice flicker in
your peripheral vision
when looking through
the glasses?
If you are seeing excessive
flicker in your peripheral
vision, this screen allows
you to change the refresh
rate of your display. When
you select Yes, the refresh
rate options are displayed.
Select the Test with this refresh rate button to verify that
your selection helps with the flicker.
If you cannot see the proper images, the Setup Wizard
will not continue until the hardware issue is resolved.
Use the Back button to check your glasses, emitter and
hardware configuration.
04INSTALLATION AND SETUP

14 Verify your ability to view stereoscopic 3D content.
Now that we know your hardware can interpret stereoscopic
3D content, we need to make sure you can. Inability to see
the Medical Test image in stereoscopic 3D may be due to:
> Adjustments needed for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing.
Select Back and verify that you can see stereoscopic 3D on the
Test your hardware setup screen.
> Visual problems.
Refer to the Safety Requirements located in the User Guide
for precautions. Consult a physician if you suspect a physical
problem seeing stereoscopic 3D.
15 Setup Complete.
Congratulations! You are now ready to see in stereoscopic
3D! For detailed information on the NVIDIA Control Panel,
refer to the 3D Vision User Guide located on the CD.
Please visit www.nvidia.com/3dvision/support to access
our 24x7x365 online knowledgebase system, where you can
submit questions to our tech support staff. Questions may
only be submitted in English. 3D Vision customers also have
access to toll free technical support at 1-800-797-6530 from
8:00AM-5:00PM Pacific Time, M-F. The technical support line is
accessible from the U.S. and Canada only.
Attention: If you fail the medical test and can not see the test
image, NVIDIA recommends that you do not use 3D Vision.
Please consult your eye doctor for any possible vision anomalies.
3D Vision will not be enabled.
04INSTALLATION AND SETUP

NVIDIA has tested and provided built-in driver profiles for
many of the top selling games to ensure they work properly
with 3D Vision. All games that have been tested are listed in
the NVIDIA Control Panel with their Compatibility rating.
To open the NVIDIA Control Panel, right click on the desktop and
select the NVIDIA Control Panel. You can also go to Start › NVIDIA
Corporation › NVIDIA Control Panel. Select View compatibility
with games from the topics in the left window pane. This option
displays a list of all the games that have been tested by NVIDIA
using stereoscopic 3D software. Each game has been rated
with Excellent, Good, Fair, Not Recommended. These ratings
are based on how well the games work in stereoscopic 3D
and if there are any issues in the game that may interfere with
your 3D Vision experience. To view a game in the best possible
quality, you must follow the Issues and Recommended settings
noted by NVIDIA. Not following these settings could result
in the game not running in stereoscopic 3D or artifacts.
Check this box to see only those
games loaded on your system.
Unchecked, all games tested by
NVIDIA are listed.
Displays the recommended settings for
the game selected in the list. Use the
shortcut keys Ctrl+Alt+Insert to display the
information as an overlay while in the game.
NVIDIA is continually updating the list of supported games.
Please go to www.nvidia.com/3dvision for the latest list of games.
05GAME COMPATIBILITY

DLP HDTV Connection Diagram
06CONFIGURATIONS
IR Emitter
PC
DLP
DVIUSB
HDMI Port
VESA 3-pin
stereo cable
3D Glasses
Emitter Port
DVI-to-HDMI Cable
USB Cable
Attention: Check your DLP’s manual to see if there is a specific
HDMI port used to connect a PC to your HDTV. In addition, change
the input mode on the TV’s menu to PC or Computer to ensure the
TV can process the video signal correctly.

120 Hz LCD Connection Diagram
IR Emitter
PC
DVI
LCD
DVIUSB USB Cable
Dual link DVI cable
(supplied with the display)
06CONFIGURATIONS

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