1) Hardware Explained
To view a Flash presentation of how to plug the hardware in, type this in to your web browser
http://www.eDimensional.com/images/demo1.swf
The wired and the wireless glasses are identical in function; the only difference is how they receive a signal to
synchronize the glasses with the 3D image on your monitor.
Wired glasses -
The wired glasses come with the glasses, video adapter (“dongle”) and a software installation CD. The
wired glasses receive their signal from the attached wire going directly in to the dongle.
Wireless glasses -
The wireless glasses include one additional component, the infrared transmitter. The wireless
glasses use two batteries, model CR-1620. The batteries face the same direction in the glasses with the + side out, or
facing your forehead when you wear the glasses. Two batteries come pre-installed so there is no need to open the
battery door. When replacing the batteries make sure to carefully lift the battery door up upwards with your thumb and not
outwards. Replace the batteries and carefully place the battery door back on, sliding it down from the top. The wireless
glasses have a small "ON" button above the left lens. Make sure to press this when receiving the signal. The glasses will
turn off automatically when out of range of the transmitter or when no 3D images are being displayed for a period of 1
minute, so pressing the ON button multiple times will not turn them off. The ON button should be pressed when
something 3D is on the screen and the signal is being sent to the glasses. (You will know something 3D is being displayed
when the screen looks blurry to the naked eye without the glasses on.)
Dongle -
The word dongle refers to a connector on a computer that controls another device. Our dongle is a triangular
box with a VGA cable coming out of one side. The dongle will control the glasses as well as synchronize the glasses with
the monitor. The dongle has three connections on the back, one for the monitor in the middle, the larger circular one for
the wireless transmitter and the other smaller silver connection for the wired glasses to plug in directly. Currently the
dongle only supports a VGA connection, not DVI.
Transmitter -
The transmitter for the wireless glasses plugs directly in to the dongle. We suggest placing the transmitter
on the top of the monitor. Make sure it faces you so that you have a direct line of sight from the glasses to the transmitter.
Keep in mind that the transmitter does not light up to show you it is on. The two bulbs use infrared which is invisible and
harmless to the human eye.
PC Monitors
– CRT vs LCD
A
CRT
monitor is a thick and heavy monitor with a glass front. If you have a large monitor that takes 2 hands to lift, this is
most likely a CRT.
An
LCD
monitor is a thin monitor that has a plastic-like material for the screen and can typically be lifted easily with one
hand.
You will need to know whether you have a CRT or LCD monitor when installing the drivers. You can also consult your
monitor user manual for more information.
Projectors -
Some customers report success with DLP (not LCD) projectors. We do not officially support projectors with
the 3D glasses. For information on purchasing special stereoscopic projectors, please contact the eDimensional sales
department.
Video Card –
To determine which brand of video card you have, please open your Windows Control Panel and double
click on the Display icon. Click on the Settings tab and the Advanced button. Select the Adapter tab where you will find the
brand of video card you have. You will need this information when installing the drivers.
