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Contents
Welcome 1
About this Guide 1
System Requirements 2
Safety Requirements 3
Epilepsy 4
Unpacking Equipment 5
Equipment 5
IR Emitter 8
Installation and Setup 9
Installation 9
Connecting the Display 9
Installing the Drivers and Software 12
Connecting Your IR Emitter 15
Selecting the Gaming Environment 16
Test Your Glasses 17
Test Your Environment for Flicker 18
Test the Hardware Setup 20
Take a Vision Test 22
NVIDIA Control Panel 25
Accessing the NVIDIA Control Panel 25
Set Up Stereoscopic 3D 26
Enable Stereoscopic 3D 26
Adjusting the Depth 27
Stereoscopic 3D Display Type 28
Change 3D Laser Sight 28
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Set Keyboard Shortcuts 29
Hide Stereoscopic 3D Effects When Game Starts 32
Test Stereoscopic 3D 32
View Compatibility With Games 34
Advanced Information 35
Preset Configurations 35
Setting Your Own Shortcut Keys 36
Game Configuration Guidelines 37
Viewing Practices 37
Tips and Troubleshooting 39
Stereoscopic 3D is not Working 39
Image is not Clear 40
Eyestrain/Headache 42
No Laser Sight 42
Compliance and Certifications 43
Important Safety Information 49
Safety Symbols 50
General Precautions 51
Temperatures 52
Power Ratings 52
WELCOME
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of NVIDIA®3D Vision,
a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience for your
PC. A combination of high-tech wireless glasses and
advanced software, the 3D Vision kit transforms
hundreds of PC games and digital photographs into an
eye popping, interactive experience. Just slip on the
stylish glasses, and pair them with a GeForce GPU
and 3D Vision-Ready display to see characters and
environments come to life on the screen. Give your
eyes something to talk about with 3D Vision.
3D Vision automatically transforms hundreds of PC
games into full stereoscopic 3D. Visit www.nvidia.
com/3dvision for a full list of supported games
and applications.
Note: It is important to register your NVIDIA product in
order to receive NVIDIA Customer Care online and phone
support. You can register at www.nvidia.com/3dvision/
register using the serial number found on the Welcome
card in your package.
About this Guide
This guide discusses the installation and operation of the NVIDIA
3D Vision hardware and software. There is a full section containing
usage tips and troubleshooting guidelines.
Please read through the safety precautions and recommended
viewing guidelines given on pages 3 and 4 under
Safety Requirements
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System Requirements
Before you begin, please review the following minimum system
requirements to ensure your PC meets the hardware requirements
necessary to enjoy the 3D Vision experience.
>Microsoft®Windows®Vista 32/64-bit or Windows 7 32/64-bit
>Intel®Core®2 Duo or AMD®Athlon ™X2 Dual-Core CPU or higher
>Memory, 1 GB of system memory (2 GB recommended)
>Compatible NVIDIA desktop GeForce GPU
• GeForce 8 Series
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra
• GeForce 9 Series
- NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
- NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
- NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
- NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+
- NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
• GeForce 200 Series
(GeForce GTS 250 or higher is recommended)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
- NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
- NVIDIA GeForce GTS 240
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 140
>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
WELCOME
>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
Visit www.nvidia.com/3dvision for a full list of supported desktop
GeForce GPUs, games and applications, and 3D Vision Ready displays.
Safety Requirements
Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require
unimpaired visual perception. Do not use the glasses as sunglasses.
Under normal conditions, stereoscopic 3D viewing is safe for any
duration that you would normally view your display. However, some
people may experience discomfort. To minimise the potential for
experiencing visual problems or any adverse symptoms:
>Take the stereoscopic 3D medical test to verify your ability so see
stereoscopic 3D images.
>Maintain a distance no closer than 2 to 2.5 feet away from the
display. Viewing from too close a distance can strain your eyes.
>Take regular breaks, at least 5 minutes after every hour of
stereoscopic 3D viewing.
>Start with the depth at the default of 15%. As you get more
comfortable viewing stereoscopic 3D, you can increase the
depth amount.
>If you experience any of the following symptoms:
• nausea, dizziness, or queasiness,
• headache, or eyestrain,
• blurry vision,
• double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds,
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example,
driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have completely gone away.
If symptoms persist, discontinue use and do not resume
stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing your symptoms
with a doctor.
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Epilepsy
WARNING!
IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF
EPILEPSY, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE USING COMPUTER
GAME PRODUCTS.
A small percentage of the population may experience
epileptic seizures when viewing certain types of TV images
or video games that contain flashing patterns of light.
The following people should consult a doctor before viewing
in stereoscopic 3D:
> Children under 5 years of age
> Anyone with a history of epilepsy, or who has a family
member with a history of epilepsy
> Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic seizures or
sensory disturbances triggered by flashing light effects.
WARNING!
SOME LIGHT PATTERNS MAY INDUCE SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH
NO PRIOR HISTORY OF EPILEPSY. DISCONTINUE STEREOSCOPIC
3D USE IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS
WHILE VIEWING STEREOSCOPIC 3D IMAGES.
> Involuntary movements, eye or muscle twitching
> Muscle cramps
> Nausea, dizziness, or queasiness
> Convulsions
> Disorientation, confusion, or loss of awareness of
your surroundings
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for
example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have
completely gone away.
Do not resume stereoscopic 3D viewing without discussing
the symptoms with your doctor.
UNPACKING EQUIPMENT
UNPACKING EQUIPMENT
Prior to unpacking your new NVIDIA 3D Vision box, it is a good idea
to make sure you meet all the system requirements (page 2) for a
smooth installation.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing
box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.
Equipment
The following parts and assemblies are included in the NVIDIA
3D Vision box.
Wireless Glasses
These wireless glasses are used to view sup-
ported games in stereoscopic 3D.
The glasses come with various nose pieces to
customise them for your comfort.
You also receive a pouch for your glasses and
a special cleaning cloth. It is recommended to
always keep your glasses in the pouch when
not in use.
IR Emitter
The IR emitter connects to your computer and
synchronises the glasses.
Two USB Cables
One USB cable is used to connect the IR emit-
ter to your computer and the other cable is
used to charge the glasses.
VESA 3-pin Stereo Cable
This cable is used to connect the IR emitter
to your DLP display. (Needed for DLP HDTV
displays.)
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WELCOME
Registration Card
Register to gain priority access to NVIDIA’s
Customer Care.
3D Vision Software and Manual CD
contains Graphics driver, 3D Vision driver,
this User Guide, and a PDF copy of the Quick
Start Guide.
•NVIDIA 3D Vision Quick Start Guide
•Tips and Tricks card
•Health and Safety card
Wireless Glasses
Charging the Glasses
Note: We recommended that you fully charge your glasses
now since it will take approximately three hours to complete.
The wireless glasses hold approximately 40-hours of gaming
per full charge.
The wireless glasses require periodic charging. To charge the
glasses, use one of the USB cables that came with the kit. Plug one
end into the glasses and the other to any USB port on your system.
You can also use a USB wall adapter to charge your glasses. Charge
your glasses until the Amber charge light goes out. You can use
wireless glasses while they are being charged.
Do not block this side of your glasses.
It must be in-line-of-sight with the IR
emitter
ON button
Indicator Light: To check the battery
life, press the ON button.
If the indicator light is:
Green: Up to 40 hours of battery life.
Red: Flashing red indicates two hours
or less battery life
Amber LED: Light flashes amber
when charging. Solid amber when
fully charged.
USB connection to charge glasses
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If you are charging the wireless glasses by connecting them to your
PC using a USB cable, make sure your PC does not go into power
save mode. When your PC goes into power save mode, the wireless
glasses are no longer charging. To fix this, disable any power saving
options on your PC under the Windows Control Panel. Alternatively,
you can use a USB wall charging device to charge the glasses directly
from your wall power outlet without connecting to the PC. You can
use your glasses while they are charging.
Using the Glasses
It is a good idea to keep the glasses in the protective pouch when you
are not using them. When wearing your glasses, you must be in-line-
of-sight with the IR emitter. Press the ON button to turn the glasses
on. The glasses turn off automatically when there is no activity.
Caution: The wireless glasses are not prescription eye wear,
sunglasses, nor a protective goggle. Do not use the glasses
for any general eye wear purposes (e.g., driving, reading,
protection from sunlight or ultraviolet light, etc.) as such use
may result in injury.
Changing the Nose Piece
Your wireless glasses come with three interchangeable nose pieces
to give you a comfortable fit. Simply pull out the current nose piece
and insert the one that fits you best.
Pull the nose piece out as shown and
snap another nose piece in place
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IR Emitter
The IR Emitter connects to your system using the other USB cable
supplied in the kit. The Emitter has a back-lit button on the front
that can be used to turn stereoscopic 3D on and off. The indicator
brightens when stereoscopic 3D is on.
There is a thumbwheel on the back of the emitter that can be used to
increase/decrease depth in a game.
3D Vision ON/OFF switch
Thumbwheel to adjust stereoscopic
depth in-game
VESA stereo cable connection to display
(For use with DLP HDTV displays only.)
Power indicator light
USB connection to your computer
The effective range of the IR Emitter is 15 feet.
WARNING: Infrared Device Safety
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
This product includes an Infrared light-emitting diodes for
transmitting signals from the controller to the glasses.
Although this invisible beam is not considered harmful, and
complies with EN60825-1 (IEC60825-1), we recommend the
following precaution: when the Infrared device is transmitting:
> Do not stare into the emitter
> Do not view directly with optical instruments
No parts in the device may be serviced by the user.
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
INSTALLATION AND SETUP
Installing the hardware and software to your computer
system is pretty straightforward. However, there is a
specific order you must follow. For example, The USB IR
emitter must not be connected until AFTER the
software and drivers have been installed.
Note: Before beginning the installation, make sure your wire-
less glasses are fully charged. See Charging the Glasses on
page 6.
Installation
Connecting the Display
Use the following procedure to install and setup your system for
stereoscopic 3D gaming.
1. Connect your 3D Vision Ready display to your
NVIDIA graphics card.
The display you connect must be a 3D Vision Ready LCD or
analogue CRT display. For LCDs use the dual-link DVI-to-DVI
cable supplied with the display.
Note: Connect ONLY the display now. The driver and software
must be installed prior to connecting the USB IR Emitter.
See the following pages for connection diagrams.
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DLP HDTV Connection Diagram
Note: Check your DLP’s user 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 be PC or Computer to ensure
the TV can process the video signal correctly.
IR Emitter
PC
DLP
HDMI Port
VESA 3-pin
stereo cable
3D Glasses
Emitter Port
DVI-to-HDMI Cable
DO NOT MAKE THIS
CONNECTION UNTIL
TOLD TO DO SO BY THE
INSTALL WIZARD
USB Cable
USB DVI
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IR Emitter
PC
LCD
DVI
DO NOT MAKE THIS
CONNECTION UNTIL TOLD
TO DO SO BY THE INSTALL
WIZARD
USB Cable
Dual Link DVI cable
(supplied with the display)
USB DVI
120 Hz LCD Connection Diagram
Removing Current Display Drivers
Before you begin the installation, you must remove
the graphics driver currently on your computer.
2. Go to Start › Control Panel › Programs and Features.
If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, double click NVIDIA Drivers.*
a) Select the option Remove only the following.
b) Select NVIDIA Display Driver
c) Click Remove
d) 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. Replace the card with a supported NVIDIA GeForce card.
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Installing the Drivers and Software
3. Insert the 3D Vision Software and Manual CD.
The Software Installation screen is displayed.
4. Select Install GeForce Graphics driver.
The InstallShield Wizard begins to guide
you through the installation.
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5. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now when prompted.
When your system reboots, the 3D Vision Software Installation
automatically restarts to continue the install. (If for any reason the
software does not restart, go to My Computer and double click on
the CD icon to relaunch the installer.)
6. Select Next to install the 3D Vision driver.
If you would like to have a shortcut to the NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D
Viewer installed on your desktop, check the box.
7. Select Next to continue.
If you receive the warning box below, select Install to continue.
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8. Select Finish to complete the installation.
The 3D Vision Setup Wizard begins when the InstallShield
completes. The Setup Wizard takes you through installing
the IR emitter, setting up your display, and configuring the
wireless glasses.
9. Select Next to continue.
Note the Status Bar across the top of each screen.
This tells you where you are in the Setup.
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Connecting Your IR Emitter
10. Connect your IR emitter.
The connection instructions shown on Connect your IR emitter
screen differ depending on the type of display you have
connected to your system.
• To an LCD, CRT, or supported projector
Use the USB cable that was shipped with your equipment to
connect your IR Emitter to your computer (see page 11).
For all configurations, the 3D Vision Ready light on the emitter
glows green when the emitter is connected. The light glows bright
green when 3D Vision is active.
3D Vision Ready light
and ON/OFF switch
11. Select Next to continue.
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