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... on and off 10 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...12 Understanding 3D formats ...13 Using HP MediaSmart ...14 Understanding the 3D settings 14 Adjusting the refresh rate 16 Switching left and right eye views 16 Switching between 2D and 3D modes 16 Settings for 2D and 3D modes 17 Caring for the 3D glasses ...18 Using the nose pieces...
... on and off 10 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...12 Understanding 3D formats ...13 Using HP MediaSmart ...14 Understanding the 3D settings 14 Adjusting the refresh rate 16 Switching left and right eye views 16 Switching between 2D and 3D modes 16 Settings for 2D and 3D modes 17 Caring for the 3D glasses ...18 Using the nose pieces...
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... my computer 22 Can I wear the 3D glasses to a 3D movie in a movie theater 22 Can I wear my 3D glasses over my prescription glasses 22 How do I clean my 3D glasses 22 How close do I need to be to the computer to view 3D content 22 I see flickering when watching 3D content 22 Can I use the... 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to a window 22 What type of batteries do I need for the 3D glasses 22 3 Getting to know your computer ...23 Top ...23 TouchPad...
... my computer 22 Can I wear the 3D glasses to a 3D movie in a movie theater 22 Can I wear my 3D glasses over my prescription glasses 22 How do I clean my 3D glasses 22 How close do I need to be to the computer to view 3D content 22 I see flickering when watching 3D content 22 Can I use the... 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to a window 22 What type of batteries do I need for the 3D glasses 22 3 Getting to know your computer ...23 Top ...23 TouchPad...
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For more information, refer to Using HP 3D Cinema Technology on page 7. Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome What's new HP 3D Cinema Technology HP 3D Cinema Technology provides exceptional, cinema-quality stereoscopic 3D entertainment. The computer's integrated 3D features, along with the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses, provide an outstanding 3D visual experience. NOTE: Before using 3D Cinema Technology and the 3D glasses, read the 3D safety information.
For more information, refer to Using HP 3D Cinema Technology on page 7. Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome What's new HP 3D Cinema Technology HP 3D Cinema Technology provides exceptional, cinema-quality stereoscopic 3D entertainment. The computer's integrated 3D features, along with the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses, provide an outstanding 3D visual experience. NOTE: Before using 3D Cinema Technology and the 3D glasses, read the 3D safety information.
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2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology The following sections are included in this chapter: ● 3D safety information ● What is stereoscopic vision and 3D ● What is HP 3D Cinema Technology ● Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses ● Using 3D Cinema Technology ● Understanding 3D formats ● Using HP MediaSmart ● Caring for the 3D glasses ● Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions 3D safety information Carefully read all of the following safety precautions before using the 3D glasses and 3D Cinema Technology. 3D safety information 7
2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology The following sections are included in this chapter: ● 3D safety information ● What is stereoscopic vision and 3D ● What is HP 3D Cinema Technology ● Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses ● Using 3D Cinema Technology ● Understanding 3D formats ● Using HP MediaSmart ● Caring for the 3D glasses ● Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions 3D safety information Carefully read all of the following safety precautions before using the 3D glasses and 3D Cinema Technology. 3D safety information 7
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..., nausea, loss of seizures or epilepsy, consult a physician before using the 3D glasses and rest. Watching 3D with the 3D glasses for any sign of 6) is any general eyewear purposes. 8 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Consult a physician if you set up 3D Cinema Technology, HP recommends that can change to the lenses, use the glasses for...
..., nausea, loss of seizures or epilepsy, consult a physician before using the 3D glasses and rest. Watching 3D with the 3D glasses for any sign of 6) is any general eyewear purposes. 8 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Consult a physician if you set up 3D Cinema Technology, HP recommends that can change to the lenses, use the glasses for...
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... merged into one three-dimensional picture. What is HP 3D Cinema Technology 3D Cinema Technology delivers a vivid, immersive movie experience. Each scene of the 3D glasses is closed, allowing only the right eye to experience the 3D cinema-quality visuals. ● 3D full high-definition 1080p display ● 3D technology specifically designed and optimized for each eye...
... merged into one three-dimensional picture. What is HP 3D Cinema Technology 3D Cinema Technology delivers a vivid, immersive movie experience. Each scene of the 3D glasses is closed, allowing only the right eye to experience the 3D cinema-quality visuals. ● 3D full high-definition 1080p display ● 3D technology specifically designed and optimized for each eye...
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...3D content and the 3D glasses. One nose piece ships installed on the viewing angle, the operational distance from the display can vary. The 3D glasses are battery powered and linked wirelessly to know your 3D computer. NOTE: For optimal 3D... viewing, you should be no on or off Your 3D.... Before using the 3D glasses, read the 3D safety information. For ...Turning the 3D glasses on and off switch. ● When 3D content begins...Identifying the 3D glasses components Components (1) Battery compartment ...
...3D content and the 3D glasses. One nose piece ships installed on the viewing angle, the operational distance from the display can vary. The 3D glasses are battery powered and linked wirelessly to know your 3D computer. NOTE: For optimal 3D... viewing, you should be no on or off Your 3D.... Before using the 3D glasses, read the 3D safety information. For ...Turning the 3D glasses on and off switch. ● When 3D content begins...Identifying the 3D glasses components Components (1) Battery compartment ...
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To help conserve battery power, the glasses enter Standby if no IR signal is detected for 5 seconds. ● Once the 3D content begins to play, the lenses may appear to darken and you may see some flickering as the glasses begin to turn on. ● The battery installed in the glasses provides approximately 180 hours of 3D viewing time. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 11
To help conserve battery power, the glasses enter Standby if no IR signal is detected for 5 seconds. ● Once the 3D content begins to play, the lenses may appear to darken and you may see some flickering as the glasses begin to turn on. ● The battery installed in the glasses provides approximately 180 hours of 3D viewing time. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 11
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... by one of the keyboard. 2. Depending on your computer is detected. NOTE: Be sure that you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 12 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology NOTE: Insert the disc into the optical drive until it clicks into the slot-load optical drive on the computer and follow the ...
... by one of the keyboard. 2. Depending on your computer is detected. NOTE: Be sure that you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 12 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology NOTE: Insert the disc into the optical drive until it clicks into the slot-load optical drive on the computer and follow the ...
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Understanding 3D formats 13 Understanding 3D formats Your computer supports the following 3D formats: ● Blu-ray 3D movies ● 3D MPEG 4 MVC files NOTE: To play back 3D MPEG 4 MVC files, you need to place them in the following location: C:\user\public\Public Videos\HP 3D demo videos NOTE: 3D playback is only supported in full-screen mode.
Understanding 3D formats 13 Understanding 3D formats Your computer supports the following 3D formats: ● Blu-ray 3D movies ● 3D MPEG 4 MVC files NOTE: To play back 3D MPEG 4 MVC files, you need to place them in the following location: C:\user\public\Public Videos\HP 3D demo videos NOTE: 3D playback is only supported in full-screen mode.
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... to advance the next track or chapter. Understanding the 3D settings During 3D playback, you open MediaSmart, the control panel displays the following 3D configuration settings for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing. 14 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology If the window is minimized, all of DVD... or BD being viewed. Using HP MediaSmart When you can manually adjust the following...
... to advance the next track or chapter. Understanding the 3D settings During 3D playback, you open MediaSmart, the control panel displays the following 3D configuration settings for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing. 14 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology If the window is minimized, all of DVD... or BD being viewed. Using HP MediaSmart When you can manually adjust the following...
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NOTE: Available DVD settings depend on the type of DVD or BD being viewed. ● Screen refresh rate-Adjust the screen refresh rate to either 96 Hz or 120 Hz. ● 3D Image Adjustment-Switch the left eye frame and the right eye frame if the 3D output appears incorrect. ● 2D/3D movie playback-Select to either continue or restart movie playback when switching between 2D and 3D modes. Using HP MediaSmart 15
NOTE: Available DVD settings depend on the type of DVD or BD being viewed. ● Screen refresh rate-Adjust the screen refresh rate to either 96 Hz or 120 Hz. ● 3D Image Adjustment-Switch the left eye frame and the right eye frame if the 3D output appears incorrect. ● 2D/3D movie playback-Select to either continue or restart movie playback when switching between 2D and 3D modes. Using HP MediaSmart 15
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...rate. 4. Click the Settings icon on . 16 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology The Settings window opens. 2. Click the 2D/3D button in the MediaSmart control panel. The Settings window opens. 2. Switching left and right eye views to see the 3D content correctly. Click the Advanced tab. 3. To switch the left...4. Select the Swap left and right eye views: 1. Click Apply. If you are watching a 3D movie, you may need to switch the left and right eye views If the 3D output or 3D depth appears incorrect, you can switch to 2D mode at any time. Click Apply. To switch from...
...rate. 4. Click the Settings icon on . 16 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology The Settings window opens. 2. Click the 2D/3D button in the MediaSmart control panel. The Settings window opens. 2. Switching left and right eye views to see the 3D content correctly. Click the Advanced tab. 3. To switch the left...4. Select the Swap left and right eye views: 1. Click Apply. If you are watching a 3D movie, you may need to switch the left and right eye views If the 3D output or 3D depth appears incorrect, you can switch to 2D mode at any time. Click Apply. To switch from...
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... opens. 2. Click Apply. Click the Settings icon on the bottom of the menus available on your disc. Using HP MediaSmart 17 Settings for 2D and 3D modes 3D discs have a disc with both 2D and 3D content, you will be able to view the 2D main menu content in this setting. ● Restart movie playback...
... opens. 2. Click Apply. Click the Settings icon on the bottom of the menus available on your disc. Using HP MediaSmart 17 Settings for 2D and 3D modes 3D discs have a disc with both 2D and 3D content, you will be able to view the 2D main menu content in this setting. ● Restart movie playback...
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... nose piece if needed . To remove a nose piece, pull the nose piece away from the glasses. 18 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Caring for the 3D glasses Using the nose pieces The 3D glasses come with the glasses. You can also wear the glasses without a nose piece if needed to fit over most...
... nose piece if needed . To remove a nose piece, pull the nose piece away from the glasses. 18 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Caring for the 3D glasses Using the nose pieces The 3D glasses come with the glasses. You can also wear the glasses without a nose piece if needed to fit over most...
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The glasses can be purchased anywhere batteries are sold. To replace the battery: 1. The 3D glasses use a basic CR2032 type battery. These batteries can easily be replaced once a year. Insert the new battery (1) with the positive (+) side facing the... cover (2). Slide the battery compartment cover (1) down, and then remove the used battery (2). 2. Replacing the battery The battery in the 3D glasses ships preinstalled in Standby mode for the 3D glasses 19 HP recommends that the battery be replaced and can stay in the battery compartment and provides approximately 180 hours of...
The glasses can be purchased anywhere batteries are sold. To replace the battery: 1. The 3D glasses use a basic CR2032 type battery. These batteries can easily be replaced once a year. Insert the new battery (1) with the positive (+) side facing the... cover (2). Slide the battery compartment cover (1) down, and then remove the used battery (2). 2. Replacing the battery The battery in the 3D glasses ships preinstalled in Standby mode for the 3D glasses 19 HP recommends that the battery be replaced and can stay in the battery compartment and provides approximately 180 hours of...
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... towels, because they can be handled with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. CAUTION: To prevent the lenses from cracking, never twist or rotate the 3D glasses. 20 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology When you are durable but sensitive to physical pressure, and need to avoid getting fingerprints on the lenses. Cleaning the...
... towels, because they can be handled with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. CAUTION: To prevent the lenses from cracking, never twist or rotate the 3D glasses. 20 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology When you are durable but sensitive to physical pressure, and need to avoid getting fingerprints on the lenses. Cleaning the...
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.... NOTE: Depending on your computer on the computer display may need to watch 3D content in 2D mode. ● The battery in 3D mode and cannot see 3D content, HP recommends that you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. ● You may be no more than approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the computer display. For optimal...
.... NOTE: Depending on your computer on the computer display may need to watch 3D content in 2D mode. ● The battery in 3D mode and cannot see 3D content, HP recommends that you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. ● You may be no more than approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the computer display. For optimal...
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... replacing the battery. Contact the gaming software manufacturer for additional information. Can I use the 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to Using HP MediaSmart on page 14 for more information. 22 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Refer to clean your 3D glasses. This type of the integrated IR emitters is approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet). Can...
... replacing the battery. Contact the gaming software manufacturer for additional information. Can I use the 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to Using HP MediaSmart on page 14 for more information. 22 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Refer to clean your 3D glasses. This type of the integrated IR emitters is approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet). Can...
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.... Records video and captures still photographs. (6) Internal display switch To access the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas and IR emitters free from the outside of the... the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Wirelessly synchronize the 3D glasses with wireless local area networks (WLAN). NOTE: The internal display switch is on. Display 31 Display Component Description (1) WLAN...
.... Records video and captures still photographs. (6) Internal display switch To access the webcam, select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart > HP MediaSmart Webcam. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennas and IR emitters free from the outside of the... the power is not visible from the outside of the computer. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Wirelessly synchronize the 3D glasses with wireless local area networks (WLAN). NOTE: The internal display switch is on. Display 31 Display Component Description (1) WLAN...