Are all 3D active shutter glasses compatible with each other

 

 

 

For active shutter glasses, the glasses need to be synchronized to the display of images on the TV. This is normally done by a synchronization emitter. The most common type of emitter send IR (infrared light) signal to the glasses. Other types can be RF, Bluetooth, special white image etc. This means the glasses and emitter must match.

 

The DLP Link system uses special white images for synchronization. The DLP Link white image signal protocol has been standardized so DLP Link type glasses from all manufacturers should work with all DLP TVs that support DLP Link. However, DLP Link TVs must be DLP TVs, not plasma or LCD.

 

For IR type of emitters, currently there is no standardized protocol for the format of actual IR signal. This means the glasses and the IR emitter must be designed to match each other. This is also true for RF types of glasses and emitters. The CEA and glasses manufacturers are working together to establish standardized IR signal protocols however until that work has been completed there is no guarantee that glasses from one manufacturer will work with the emitters from another manufacturer.

 

There is a standardized connection jack for separate synchronization emitters. This standard was established by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). Mitsubishi and most Major TV manufacturers provide this jack on all 3D Ready and 3D TVs. Most separate synchronization emitters, IR, RF or other type, are designed to use a VESA jack and are compatible with the Mitsubishi TV. Please return to this site for updates on 3D glasses as the information becomes available.