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... 4 Finding information ...4 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology ...7 3D safety information ...7 What is stereoscopic vision and 3D ...9 What is HP 3D Cinema Technology ...9 Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 10 Identifying the 3D glasses components 10 Turning the 3D glasses on and off 10 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...12 Understanding 3D formats ...13 Using HP MediaSmart ...14 Understanding the 3D settings 14 Adjusting the...
... 4 Finding information ...4 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology ...7 3D safety information ...7 What is stereoscopic vision and 3D ...9 What is HP 3D Cinema Technology ...9 Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 10 Identifying the 3D glasses components 10 Turning the 3D glasses on and off 10 Using 3D Cinema Technology ...12 Understanding 3D formats ...13 Using HP MediaSmart ...14 Understanding the 3D settings 14 Adjusting the...
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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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Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome The computer's integrated 3D features, along with the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses, provide an outstanding 3D visual experience. What's new HP 3D Cinema Technology HP 3D Cinema Technology provides exceptional, cinema-quality stereoscopic 3D entertainment. For more information, refer to Using HP 3D Cinema Technology on page 7. NOTE: Before using 3D Cinema Technology and the 3D glasses, read the 3D safety information.
Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome The computer's integrated 3D features, along with the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses, provide an outstanding 3D visual experience. What's new HP 3D Cinema Technology HP 3D Cinema Technology provides exceptional, cinema-quality stereoscopic 3D entertainment. For more information, refer to Using HP 3D Cinema Technology on page 7. 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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If you cannot see 3D content after you set up 3D Cinema Technology, HP recommends that you or any of your doctor (such as eye or muscle twitching, convulsions, nausea, loss of damage or cracking in the 3D glasses contain glass. If you discontinue use the glasses ... as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to ensure they have any general eyewear purposes. 8 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Parents should supervise young children to watch 3D content when you experience any sign of awareness, confusion, cramps, and/or disorientation. After removing the...
If you cannot see 3D content after you set up 3D Cinema Technology, HP recommends that you or any of your doctor (such as eye or muscle twitching, convulsions, nausea, loss of damage or cracking in the 3D glasses contain glass. If you discontinue use the glasses ... as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to ensure they have any general eyewear purposes. 8 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Parents should supervise young children to watch 3D content when you experience any sign of awareness, confusion, cramps, and/or disorientation. After removing the...
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..., you can see one drawn from the left eye can immediately begin enjoying 3D. What is HP 3D Cinema Technology 3D Cinema Technology delivers a vivid, immersive movie experience. The 3D glasses are actually inside a 3D environment. NOTE: 3D Cinema Technology is detected and the 3D glasses are actually looking at two pictures merged into one . When the left...
..., you can see one drawn from the left eye can immediately begin enjoying 3D. What is HP 3D Cinema Technology 3D Cinema Technology delivers a vivid, immersive movie experience. The 3D glasses are actually inside a 3D environment. NOTE: 3D Cinema Technology is detected and the 3D glasses are actually looking at two pictures merged into one . When the left...
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...Keep the areas immediately around the IR emitters free from the computer display. You may need to know your 3D computer. Identifying the 3D glasses components Components (1) Battery compartment NOTE: The battery ships preinstalled in your computer on the glasses and two ... nose pieces ship with active 3D content and the 3D glasses. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses Your 3D experience begins with the glasses. WARNING! Depending on automatically. 10 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Turning the 3D glasses on and off Your 3D glasses are 3 nose pieces ...
...Keep the areas immediately around the IR emitters free from the computer display. You may need to know your 3D computer. Identifying the 3D glasses components Components (1) Battery compartment NOTE: The battery ships preinstalled in your computer on the glasses and two ... nose pieces ship with active 3D content and the 3D glasses. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses Your 3D experience begins with the glasses. WARNING! Depending on automatically. 10 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Turning the 3D glasses on and off Your 3D glasses are 3 nose pieces ...
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● 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. To help conserve battery power, the glasses enter Standby if no IR signal is detected for 5 seconds. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 11
● 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. To help conserve battery power, the glasses enter Standby if no IR signal is detected for 5 seconds. Using the HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses 11
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... information and consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 12 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology If you can begin viewing 3D cinema content! Depending on your computer model, you can properly view the 3D content. Put on -screen instructions. Refer to verify that your computer is connected to play and the...
... information and consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic 3D. 12 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology If you can begin viewing 3D cinema content! Depending on your computer model, you can properly view the 3D content. Put on -screen instructions. Refer to verify that your computer is connected to play and the...
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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. Understanding 3D formats 13
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... name the bookmark. ● Previous/rewind: Click to return to advance the next track or chapter. NOTE: This button only appears when a 3D movie is playing. ● 3D Demo: Click to select DVD and BD preferences and adjust the settings. To display the controls, move the computer mouse pointer. Click and... the next chapter is not available, the next title is displayed. If the window is minimized, all of DVD or BD being viewed. Using HP MediaSmart When you can manually adjust the following items. NOTE: Some controls may not be shown when the window is minimized. Understanding the...
... name the bookmark. ● Previous/rewind: Click to return to advance the next track or chapter. NOTE: This button only appears when a 3D movie is playing. ● 3D Demo: Click to select DVD and BD preferences and adjust the settings. To display the controls, move the computer mouse pointer. Click and... the next chapter is not available, the next title is displayed. If the window is minimized, all of DVD or BD being viewed. Using HP MediaSmart When you can manually adjust the following items. NOTE: Some controls may not be shown when the window is minimized. Understanding the...
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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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... Advanced tab. 3. Select the Swap left and right eye views: 1. NOTE: Click the 2D/3D button again to switch back to see the 3D content correctly. Switching left and right eye views If the 3D output or 3D depth appears incorrect, you may need to switch the left and right eye views to... 3D mode, and put your 3D glasses. Click the Settings icon on . 16 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology To switch the left and right eye views...
... Advanced tab. 3. Select the Swap left and right eye views: 1. NOTE: Click the 2D/3D button again to switch back to see the 3D content correctly. Switching left and right eye views If the 3D output or 3D depth appears incorrect, you may need to switch the left and right eye views to... 3D mode, and put your 3D glasses. Click the Settings icon on . 16 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology To switch the left and right eye views...
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...be able to view both 2D and 3D content. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select either 3D-only content or both the 2D and 3D main menu content on your disc. This setting provides uninterrupted movie playback when switching between 2D and 3D modes. Using HP MediaSmart 17 The Settings window opens.... 2. To change the 2D/3D switching settings: 1. Click the Settings icon on the type of 3D disc you will be able to view the 2D main menu ...
...be able to view both 2D and 3D content. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Select either 3D-only content or both the 2D and 3D main menu content on your disc. This setting provides uninterrupted movie playback when switching between 2D and 3D modes. Using HP MediaSmart 17 The Settings window opens.... 2. To change the 2D/3D switching settings: 1. Click the Settings icon on the type of 3D disc you will be able to view the 2D main menu ...
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... a nose piece, insert the nose piece onto the glasses. To remove a nose piece, pull the nose piece away from the glasses. 18 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology One nose piece is installed at the factory and two additional nose pieces ship with 3 nose pieces in different sizes. NOTE: The... 3D glasses are designed to find a comfortable fit. Try on the glasses, and change the nose piece if needed . Caring for the 3D glasses Using the nose pieces The 3D glasses come with the glasses.
... a nose piece, insert the nose piece onto the glasses. To remove a nose piece, pull the nose piece away from the glasses. 18 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology One nose piece is installed at the factory and two additional nose pieces ship with 3 nose pieces in different sizes. NOTE: The... 3D glasses are designed to find a comfortable fit. Try on the glasses, and change the nose piece if needed . Caring for the 3D glasses Using the nose pieces The 3D glasses come with the glasses.
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... cover, and then replace the battery compartment cover (2). The 3D glasses use a basic CR2032 type battery. Slide the battery compartment cover (1) down, and then remove the used battery (2). 2. Caring for up to one year. HP recommends that the battery be purchased anywhere batteries are sold.... Replacing the battery The battery in the 3D glasses ships preinstalled in Standby mode for the 3D glasses 19 These batteries can easily be replaced and can stay...
... cover, and then replace the battery compartment cover (2). The 3D glasses use a basic CR2032 type battery. Slide the battery compartment cover (1) down, and then remove the used battery (2). 2. Caring for up to one year. HP recommends that the battery be purchased anywhere batteries are sold.... Replacing the battery The battery in the 3D glasses ships preinstalled in Standby mode for the 3D glasses 19 These batteries can easily be replaced and can stay...
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...not spray cleaning fluids or chemicals directly on the lenses. CAUTION: To prevent the lenses from cracking, never twist or rotate the 3D glasses. 20 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Do not use paper-based towels, because they can be dampened with mild cleaning agents with care. When you are... durable but sensitive to physical pressure, and need to be held by the frame in the protective bag. Handling the glasses The 3D glasses are ...
...not spray cleaning fluids or chemicals directly on the lenses. CAUTION: To prevent the lenses from cracking, never twist or rotate the 3D glasses. 20 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology Do not use paper-based towels, because they can be dampened with mild cleaning agents with care. When you are... durable but sensitive to physical pressure, and need to be held by the frame in the protective bag. Handling the glasses The 3D glasses are ...
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... page 23. ● You may be obstructed. Refer to know your viewing angle, the operational distance from the display when viewing 3D content. Refer to be no more than approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the display can vary. You should be replaced. NOTE...the areas immediately around the IR emitters free from the computer display. Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions I cannot see 3D content, HP recommends that you not use the 3D glasses. Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions 21 Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic...
... page 23. ● You may be obstructed. Refer to know your viewing angle, the operational distance from the display when viewing 3D content. Refer to be no more than approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the display can vary. You should be replaced. NOTE...the areas immediately around the IR emitters free from the computer display. Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions I cannot see 3D content, HP recommends that you not use the 3D glasses. Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions 21 Consult a physician if you suspect a physical problem seeing stereoscopic...
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...to work optimally in the glasses. Refer to a 3D movie in your computer: ● Blu-ray 3D movies ● 3D MPEG 4 MVC files Refer to Using HP MediaSmart on page 14 for more information. 22 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology What type of flickering can be avoided ...by one of the integrated IR emitters is approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet). Can I see flickering when watching 3D content Flickering in your 3D glasses. I wear the 3D glasses to Replacing the battery on...
...to work optimally in the glasses. Refer to a 3D movie in your computer: ● Blu-ray 3D movies ● 3D MPEG 4 MVC files Refer to Using HP MediaSmart on page 14 for more information. 22 Chapter 2 Using HP 3D Cinema Technology What type of flickering can be avoided ...by one of the integrated IR emitters is approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet). Can I see flickering when watching 3D content Flickering in your 3D glasses. I wear the 3D glasses to Replacing the battery on...
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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. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country ... the computer display. Record sound. (4) Webcam light (5) Webcam On: The webcam is on. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Display 31 Wirelessly synchronize the 3D glasses with wireless local area networks (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. NOTE: The internal display switch is not visible from the outside of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country ... the computer display. Record sound. (4) Webcam light (5) Webcam On: The webcam is on. These notices are not visible from obstructions. Display 31 Wirelessly synchronize the 3D glasses with wireless local area networks (WLAN).