3-862-932-12 (1)
Glasstron
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR’S APPROVAL.
AVERTISSEMENT
LE NON-RESPECT DES PRESENTES INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION IMPLIQUE DES
RISQUES DE FATIGUE, DE BLESSURE OU AUTRES AUX YEUX.
LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LE PRESENT MODE D’EMPLOI ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC
TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE AFFERENTES.
CET APPAREIL NE PEUT ETRE UTILISE PAR DES ENFANTS AGES DE 15 ANS OU MOINS.
SI VOUS SOUFFREZ DE MALADIES OU D’AFFECTIONS OCULAIRES, CONSULTEZ
VOTRE MEDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER CET APPAREIL ET NE L’UTILISEZ PAS SANS
L’AUTORISATION DE VOTRE MEDECIN.
PLM-A55
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
US
FR
Personal LCD Monitor
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Precautions
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will fit
into the power outlet only one way. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
• You can use your Glasstron in any country
or area with the supplied AC power
adapter within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Use a commercially available AC
plug adapter [a], if necessary, depending
on the design of the wall outlet [b].
AC-PLM2
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
[a] [b]
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
WARNING
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Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at
the rear of the power supply box. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
NOTE: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
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Glasstron is a brand-new concept in
visual display
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)
The LCD screen is made with high-
precision technology. However, black
points or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the
LCD screen. This is not malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony
Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron,
using current technology in small,
lightweight visual displays, provides a
television viewing experience similar to
watching a 52-inch television from a
distance of approximately 6.6 feet (2 m).
(Viewing experience may differ according
to individual perception.)
The Glasstron Personal Viewer creates an
image through two separate liquid crystal
displays, in close proximity to your eyes.
To insure your safe use of the Glasstron,
please become familiar with its basic
operations, including proper fitting
instructions, and be aware of any symptoms
of eye fatigue or other discomfort you may
experience.
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED
BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
THE EYES OF CHILDREN ARE STILL
DEVELOPING AND MAY BE ADVERSELY
AFFECTED FROM USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6
About the Glasstron ................................................... 11
Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories .......................... 12
Locating the parts and controls................................ 13
Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting the video equipment ....................... 14
Connecting the power source ............................. 15
Wearing the Glasstron ............................................... 16
Turning on the Glasstron
Checking the display unit position .................... 18
Checking the screen position alignment ........... 20
Setting the password ................................................. 23
Operations
Using the Glasstron.................................................... 25
Checking the display indication......................... 26
Screen warnings against overuse of the
Glasstron ................................................................ 27
Viewing the surrounding environment
(See-through) .............................................................. 28
Adjusting the sound and picture ............................. 29
Using the optional battery pack ............................... 32
Additional Information
Precautions .................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 36
Specifications .............................................................. 37
Index............................................................................. 37
Table of Contents
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE SONY GLASSTRON PERSONAL VIEWER SHOULD BE USED IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EYE OR
OTHER INJURY, LOSS OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
DEATH.
USE RESTRICTIONS
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
Safety Password: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product
has been equipped with a safety password protection system.
For instructions on the use of the password protection system,
see page 23.
Warning: Eye Disease/Eye Injury/Glaucoma.
If you have been diagnosed with or are susceptible to eye disease, eye injury, or
glaucoma, consult your doctor before use and do not use without your doctor’s
approval. Use of this product by individuals with conditions such as glaucoma
may cause these conditions to worsen.
Caution: Heart Disease/High Blood Pressure.
If you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure, consult your doctor
before use and do not use without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product
allows the viewer to feel they are in the action, which may result in increased
anxiety or heart injury. If during viewing any increased anxiety is experienced,
stop using the product immediately and rest. If the symptoms persist after rest,
consult your doctor.
Caution: Seizures.
If you have a history of temporary spasms, unconsciousness, or epileptic
seizures from light stimulation, consult your doctor before use and do not use
without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product by such individuals may
cause spasms, unconsciousness, or seizures. If you experience such symptoms
during use, stop using the product immediately and consult your doctor.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.
A. Health Concerns. See pages 7 through 8.
B. Instructions for Safe Fit. See page 9.
C. Warnings for Electronic Products. See page 10.
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Health Concerns
Warning: Eye Fatigue/Eye Damage/Loss of Visual Functions.
Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss
of visual functions. Stop using if you feel tired or experience headaches or
discomfort.
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
Caution: Sickness/Headache/Nausea.
If during use you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this
product immediately and rest. These symptoms may indicate that you are
misusing or overusing the product (see “Instructions for Safe Fit,” page 9) or that
you should not use the product for health reasons. If the following symptoms
persist after rest, consult your doctor.
- sore eyes, eye fatigue, or double vision
- headache
- inability to focus on the screen
- nausea or motion sickness
- stiff or sore shoulders or neck
After six hours the product automatically turns off to prevent eye fatigue or eye
damage. For instructions on these functions, see page 27.
Caution: Motion Sickness from Viewing Programs.
Some viewers may experience motion sickness, headache, or nausea from
viewing movies or video programs, especially those with intense action and
movement. If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using the product
immediately. To avoid personal injury or injury to others, do not drive a car or
motorcycle, nor do anything that requires concentration until the symptoms
disappear.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Health Concerns
Caution: Motion Sickness from External Motion.
Do not use this product while subject to external motion –– for example, as a
passenger in a car. Use of this product under these conditions may cause motion
sickness.
Caution: Accidents.
Do not use this product while walking, skating, bicycling, operating a motor
vehicle or other power equipment, or while engaged in any other similar
activity.
Use of this product under these conditions may result in an accident, injury, or
death to yourself or others.
Caution: Sound Volume.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
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Instructions for Safe Fit
Warning: Proper Fit.
Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear requiring the
viewer to properly fit the product. Proper fit means that an asterisk (
*
) will
appear in each corner of the display. Failure to properly fit the product each
time may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may
result in accident or injury. For instructions on how to properly fit this product,
see pages 18 through 22.
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
Safety Password: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product
has been equipped with a safety password protection system.
For instructions on the use of the password protection system,
see page 23.
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Warnings for Electronic Products
Caution: Electric Shock.
Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructions may cause damage
to your product and may result in property damage or injury or death from
electric shock, fire, or other cause.
Caution: Do Not Disassemble.
Any required service on this product should be performed by a trained
authorized servicer. Failure to comply with this warning may result in property
damage or personal injury or death from electric shock, fire, or other cause.
Caution: Avoid Wet, Humid, Dusty and Smoky
Environments.
This product may be adversely affected by wet, humid, dusty, and smoky
conditions which may result in property damage, personal injury or death. Do
not use this product near or around water. Avoid using or storing this product
under these conditions.
Caution: Avoid High Temperature or Direct Sunlight/Avoid
Mechanical Shock.
This product may be deformed by high temperature or direct sunlight and also
by dropping the product or other mechanical shock. Avoid these conditions, as
the screens may loose proper alignment and it may cause eye fatigue or eye
damage.
Caution: Unplug the Product When Not in Use.
Always unplug this product when it will not be in use for extended periods of
time or during vacations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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Getting Started
About the Glasstron
Display unit
The display unit is equipped with two
small (left and right) LCDs.
You can adjust the sound volume. You
can also use the SHUTTER switch to see
the surrounding environment.
Power supply box
You can use Sony’s recommended
optional battery pack. You can also use
the house current for viewing or for
charging a battery pack. To use the
Glasstron, connect your video
equipment to A/V IN on the power
supply box.
Features
• A powerful, big screen experience
comparable to watching a 52-inch screen
from approximately 6.6 feet (2 m) away.
• Handy portable folding display.
• Solid and lightweight components made
of magnesium alloy with the display unit
weighing only 5.3 oz (150 g).
• The see-through function allows you to
see the surrounding environment even
while wearing the Glasstron.
• You can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses.
• You can connect optional headphones to
the headphones jack to enjoy the high
quality sound.
• Approximate continuous use for up to 2
hours 20 minutes with Sony’s
recommended battery pack, NP-F550.
Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.
The Glasstron is a head-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front
of you even if you move your head. Because of this feature, you can concentrate on the screen
more easily compared with ordinary TVs and you have a sense of being in the action.
• It is easy to adjust the Glasstron to your eyes. You can use the display unit even while
wearing glasses.
• Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
properly aligned or not.
• Cautions appear on the screen about every two hours to remind you to check for eye fatigue.
The power will automatically turn off if you do not press the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial. If
you keep using the Glasstron continuously for six hours, a warning appears on the screen and
the power will turn off automatically.
The Glasstron consists of the following items:
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Checking the supplied accessories
• Audio/video cable (special miniplug
˜
phono plug) (1)
• Audio/video cable (special miniplug
˜
special miniplug) (1)
• Carrying cases (2)
• Operating instructions manual (1)
• Warranty (1)
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your Glasstron. If any item is not
supplied, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• Display unit/Power supply box (1)
• Sunshades (1 pair)
• AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (1)
• AC power cord (1)
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Getting Started
Strap release button
(16)
Earphone slide
button (17)
Earphone (17)
SHUTTER switch (28)
VOL (volume)
control (26)
Locating the parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display unit
Power supply box
DC IN connector (15)
A/V IN (audio/video) jack
(14)
SEL/PUSH EXEC (PUSH
DISPLAY) jog dial (18, 29)
MENU button (29)
RESET button
(on the bottom) (24)
CHARGE lamp (32)
POWER lamp (18)
POWER ON/OFF switch (18)
Audio out 2 jack (15)
BATT RELEASE button (32)
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Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting the video equipment
Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box as shown
below.
to A/V IN (special minijack)
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
to audio/video outputs
(phono jack)
Video
(yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R
(red)
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug ˜ phono
plug)
About the audio/video input jack
The audio/video input jack of the Glasstron is a
special minijack, and the signal connections are
aligned as shown on the right. This alignment
may differ depending on the equipment.
GND
Audio L
Video
Audio R
Power supply box
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug ˜ special miniplug)
to audio/video output
(special minijack)
Camcorder
DCR-PC10, etc.
A/V IN
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Getting Started
Display unit
AC power adapter
AC-PLM2 (supplied)
to wall outlet
Audio out 2 jack
(stereo minijack)*
* You can connect an optional headphone
set. When using an optional headphone
set, the sound from the Glasstron
earphones is muted.
Notes
•Even if you use the supplied audio/video
cable, the audio and video signals may not be
carried to the Glasstron depending on the
video source. In this case, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
•When you connect the Glasstron to the audio
output jacks (phono jacks) of your video
equipment, connect the Glasstron to both the
right and left audio output jacks. If you
connect the Glasstron to just one audio output
jack, you will hear sound from only one of the
stereo earphones.
Power supply box
to DC IN connector
Connecting the power source
Connect the AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (supplied) to a wall outlet. Do not connect the power
source until all other connections are complete.
AC power cord
(supplied)
DC IN 9V
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Wearing the Glasstron
WARNING
• Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,” page 9) each time may result in eye
fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result in accident or injury.
• This product should not be used by children age 15 or younger.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of this
product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
If you normally wear glasses while watching TV, you can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses.
1
Loosen the back strap.
1 Press and hold the strap release
buttons,
2 Then, loosen the back strap in the
direction of the arrows.
2
Put on the Glasstron.
Hold the front pad against your
forehead and place the rear strap so it is
fixed firmly around the back of your
head.
3
Adjust the strap.
Adjust the strap after putting on the
Glasstron.
Make sure the strap is snug but
comfortable.
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2
1
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Getting Started
4
Adjust the angle of the display unit.
While holding the front pad against
your forehead, adjust the angle of the
display unit using the two hinges. Move
the display unit close to your eyes at a
slight downward angle. If you wear
glasses, move the display unit as close to
the lenses as possible.
5
Adjust the stereo earphones.
Pull the earphones out.
To adjust the slack, reel in the earphone
cord by pressing the slide button in the
direction of the arrow.
Front pad
Stereo
earphones
5 – 10°
Adjusting the back strap
If the strap does not fit properly in step 3,
adjust the strap by changing the belt length.
Attaching the sunshades
You can attach the supplied sunshades if
you like. The sunshades prevent the LCD
screen from reflecting light that may
interfere with the picture.
Attach the sunshades on the right and left
sides of the display unit by inserting the
tabs on the sunshades into the holes on the
display unit in the order illustrated below.
Sunshades (supplied)
Earphones
slide button
1
2
2
Display unit
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Turning on the Glasstron
After you complete all of the connections and put on the Glasstron properly, turn on the
Glasstron and follow the procedures below.
1 Checking the display unit position n This page
2 Checking the screen position alignment n Pages 20 through 22
3 Setting a password n Pages 22 and 23
If you do not want to use a password, you have to set the Glasstron to operate without
using a password in “Setting the password.”
Checking the display unit position
Every time you turn on the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. Adjust the display unit following the procedure below.
1
Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER switch.
The POWER lamp lights up.
2
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial to select the language, English or
French, then press the jog dial.
3
Read the WARNING and press the jog dial.
Screen
ON / OFF
POWER
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
EXECSEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
EXECSEL
PUSH DISPLAY
SEL / PUSH EXEC
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO
PREVENT EYE OR OTHER
INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
USER’S MANUAL.
CHECK
WARNING
PUSH DISPLAY
SEL / PUSH EXEC
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Getting Started
4
Read the next WARNING and press the jog dial.
5
Adjust the display unit so that you can see an asterisk (
*
) in each
of the four corners as shown below.
6
After you complete the display unit adjustment, press the jog dial.
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect Incorrect
continued
PUSH DISPLAY
SEL / PUSH EXEC
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE
15 OR YOUNGER.
SEE THE USER’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILS.
CHECK
WARNING
PUSH DISPLAY
SEL / PUSH EXEC
TO CONFIRM SAFE FIT AND
PREVENT EYE FATIGUE OR
EYE DAMAGE, ADJUST THE
DISPLAY SO THAT AN
ASTERISK
[
]
APPEARS IN
EACH CORNER.
SEE THE USER’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILS.
CHECK
WARNING
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Screen
Checking the screen position alignment
WARNING
Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear, requiring the viewer to
properly fit the product. Proper fit means that an asterisk (
*
) will appear in each corner of the
display. To prevent eye damage, do not use this product if the vertical lines do not cross the
horizontal line on the next screen.
The Glasstron includes two small (left and right) LCDs. You are watching a combined picture
created from these two screens. Although the screen position is properly aligned at the factory,
it may become misaligned if the Glasstron is deformed or damaged. Check the screen position
alignment every time you turn on the Glasstron. If you cannot have correct screen alignment,
stop using the Glasstron immediately.
1
Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial.
7
Read the next WARNING, then go to “Checking the screen position
alignment.”
Turning on the Glasstron (continued)
TO PREVENT EYE DAMAGE,
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
IF THE VERTICAL LINES
DO NOT CROSS THE
HORIZONTAL LINE ON THE
NEXT SCREEN.
SEE THE USER’S MANUAL
FOR DETAILS.
WARNING
CHECK
PUSH DISPLAY
SEL / PUSH EXEC
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