Nvidia Vision 2 Manual

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USING THE N V ID IA  3D  STEREO DRIVER
This chapter describes the basic functions of the 3D Stereo Driver Control Panel, and 
contains the following sections:
“Getting Started” on page 8
describes how to install the 3D stereo driver and how to use the control panel to play 3D 
games in stereo.
“Game Ratings for Stereo” on page 17
describes how to determine if your game is suitable for viewing in stereo.
“Stereo Test and Refresh Rate Setup” on page 18
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G etting S tarted
Perform the following steps to use the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver. Each step is explained 
in greater detail later in this section. 
Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Stereo Viewing Hardware.
Make sure the NVIDIA Detonator XP (v22.90 or later) driver is installed, then install 
the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver.
Step 2: Set Up the Stereo Type
In the Stereo Properties sheet, click either Page Flipped or...

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Step 1: Install the Drivers and the Stereo Viewing Hardware 
Installation
1Install the NVIDIA Detonator XP (v22.90 or later) Display Drivers.
Refer to the installation instructions that came with the new drivers or the display card. 
2Install the NVIDIA 3D Stereo Driver.
aLocate the executable stereo file (StereoE.exe) on your hard 
drive. 
bDouble-click the file to launch the installation program., then follow 
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Step 2: Set Up the Stereo Type
Choose Page Flipped or Anaglyph Stereo Type
In the Stereo Type section of the Stereo Properties page, choose either Page Flipped or 
Anaglyph by clicking the corresponding radio button and then clicking the Apply box. See 
Figure 2.2. 
 Page Flipped—Choose this type if you have LCD shutter glasses. 
 Anaglyph—Choose this method if you have “Red/Blue” 3D glasses.
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2Take the stereo medical test.
Each user should take the stereo medical test before playing games in stereo for the first 
time. 
aLaunch the test.
When you enable stereo for the first time, the test is launched automatically.
To launch the test at any other time, click the Medical Test Image button. 
The Medical Test Image appears on the screen.
bFollow the instructions on the screen. 
Figure 2.3Medical Test Image

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cPress ESC when you are finished viewing the image.
The Stereo Test Result dialog box asks whether you can see the image in stereo.
dConfirm your ability to see the image in stereo. 
If you are able to see the image, click Yes. Stereo is now enabled.
If you are not able to see the image, click No. 
Any further attempts to enable stereo launches the Medical Test Image again.
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Step 4: Set Up Basic Stereo Parameters 
Verify the H ot K eys
Make sure the hot keys are set up so you can control stereo functions during gameplay. 
1From the Stereo Properties sheet, click the Additional Properties ... button. 
Figure 2.43D Stereo Driver Hot Key Setup
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Get familiar with the hot keys. If they are not assigned, set up each hot key as follows:
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Adjust the Stereo Separation
Stereo separation refers to the difference in horizontal position between the right and left 
images. The greater the stereo separation, the greater the stereo effect. Too much 
separation, however, can be uncomfortable if your eyes are not adjusted to stereo. 
1Adjust separation according to the diagonal screen dimension of your monitor.
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A recommended starting point is at 30%. You can increase the separation over time 
as your eyes grow accustomed to stereoscopic viewing..
Figure 2.6Stereo Separation and Stereo Gamma Setup Controls
b
During gameplay, use the hot keys to adjust the stereo separation. 
Press Ctrl+F4 (or whichever hot key is defined) to increase stereo separation.
Press Ctrl+F3 (or whichever hot key is defined) to decrease stereo separation 
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Step 5: Play Gam es in Stereo
Basic Gameplay
You can now play compatible games in stereo.
1Determine the suitability of your game for stereo viewing.
See “Viewing the Game Ratings” on page 17.
2Set the stereo refresh rate for your game.
aIn the Stereo Properties sheet, click the Stereo Test button.
bSet the color depth and resolution to correspond to the display mode that your game 
will be set to.
cSet the...