Icuiti AV230 User Manual

Charge your battery. Plug

the included charging cable
(1) into the Battery Box (2)
and the AC adapter (3).

LED indicator:

green - charge OK
red - charge low
flash red - needs recharging
amber - charging

a

Welcome to the world of big screen viewing! Your Icuiti AV230 consists of
a wearable binocular viewer with adjustable, removable hi-fi stereo
headphones, adjustable nosepiece, AC charger, headstrap, audio/video
cables, and carrying case. The AV230 delivers extraordinary high quality
images and Icuiti 3D™ video support (with 3D content). It's like having
your own personal, portable movie theater!

Please read the included safety instructions
before continuing.

Adjust the nosepiece (4) until
the viewer sits at a
comfortable distance from
your eyes.

b

4

Gently bend the headphone
stems (5) until the
headphones (6) fit
comfortably over your ears.

Note that the headphones
are not designed to fit in
your ears.

c

5

6

Remove headphone
assemblies (9) to use the
AV230 with your own
headphones.

Plug your headphones into
the headphone jack on your
player.

When reinserting, ensure the
headphone stems are inserted
fully.

h

9

For added stability, attach
the headstrap (10) to the
AV230 temples.

i

10

Wear the Icuiti AV230 just like
a pair of glasses.

Using the AccuTilt™ hinge,
adjust the viewer (7) to find
the most comfortable viewing
angle.

d

7

With a movie playing, use the
focus adjustment knobs (8) to
individually focus the left and
right displays.

It may help to relax and focus
only one eye at a time.

g

8

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3

2

Attach your video/audio player
using either of the included
cables.

Play your favorite video or
movie!

Visit www.icuiti.com for other
accessory cables.

e

AV230

Important Safety Instructions

Follow these safety instructions when using or handling your ICUITI Video Eyewear to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons and property.

1. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

2. Use the product only for its intended use, as described in this manual.

3. Close supervision is needed when this product is by or near children.

4. Children under the age of seven (7) are still learning to focus and track with their
eyes. Their vision is still immature. For these reasons, THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SEVEN (7).

5. A very small portion of the population may experience epileptic seizures when
viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our
daily environment. These persons also experience seizures while watching some
kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games including the use of a
display system, such as this product. Consult a physician if you have any epileptic
condition or if you experience any of the following symptoms while using this device:
altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of awareness of
your surroundings, mental confusion, and/or convulsions.

6. Immersive video, whether viewed on a regular TV, a movie theater screen or an Icuiti
video display, can potentially have adverse effects on the user including motion
sickness, perceptual after effects and disorientation, and decreased postural stability
and eye strain. Take frequent breaks to lessen the potential of these effects, as is
commonly suggested for other items, such as keyboards and computer monitors, that
you may tend to fixate or concentrate on. If your eyes show signs of fatigue or
dryness or if any of the above symptoms is noted, immediately discontinue use of this
device and do not resume using it for at least 30 minutes after the symptoms have
subsided.

7. Permanent or temporary hearing loss or impairment can result from excessive volume
levels emitted from the headphones. Always adjust the volume to a safe level
BEFORE wearing the product or headphones.

8. Always be aware of the world around you. This product will immerse you in realistic
sights and sounds, possibly causing you to forget about the real world around you
and the threats to your well being and the well being of others. DO NOT use this
product near stairs, balconies, or other things that can be tripped over, run into,
knocked down or fallen over. This product should only be used while you are seated
and never while using sharp or potentially dangerous objects, operating any form of
mechanical device, driving motor vehicles, or performing any act that normally
requires you to see what you are doing.

9. This product may be tethered to a power outlet and cables may extend between
components. Be careful that these cords do not tangle around you or pose a potential
threat to the safety of others.

10. Do not disassemble this product. If service work is required, contact Icuiti using the
Support contact information shown in this manual.

11. Do not pull or yank on the cable, kink any of the cables or tie them in sharp or tight
knots. Do not hang the product or allow it to be suspended by any of its cables. To
disconnect cables, pull on the cable connector. Cables damaged by such actions are
not covered by the product's limited warranty.

12. Do not drop, strike, or cause any portion of the product to be struck or shaken
aggressively. Such actions may damage the product and void your warranty.

13. Save these instructions.

Immediately unplug the product from external power sources if:

• The power cord or USB cord is damaged or frayed.

• Liquid has been sprayed, splashed or poured on the product.

• Any component of the product has been dropped or damaged.

• The product exhibits any distinct change in performance

Battery Safety Instructions

• Batteries contain toxic materials. Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the
batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Dispose of batteries in a method that is consistent with your local laws and
regulations.

Worldwide Limited Warranty

General Terms

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ICUITI MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ICUITI EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, SOME
EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This Limited Warranty applies to the ICUITI branded hardware products sold by or leased from ICUITI
Corporation, its worldwide subsidiaries, affiliates, authorized resellers, or country distributors (collectively
referred to in this Limited Warranty as "ICUITI") with this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty is
applicable in all countries and may be enforced in any country where ICUITI or its authorized service
providers offer warranty service subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Limited Warranty.
However, warranty service availability and response times may vary from country to country and may also be
subject to registration requirements in the country of purchase.
ICUITI warrants that the ICUITI hardware product and all the internal components of the product that you
have purchased or leased from ICUITI are free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use
during the Limited Warranty Period. The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase or lease from
ICUITI. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase or lease of the product, is your
proof of the purchase or lease date. You may be required to provide proof of purchase or lease as a condition
of receiving warranty service. You are entitled to warranty service according to the terms and conditions of
this document if a repair to your ICUITI branded hardware is required within the Limited Warranty Period. This
Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser or lessee of this ICUITI branded product and is not
transferable to anyone who obtains ownership of the ICUITI branded product from the original purchaser or
lessee.
ICUITI products are manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in
performance and reliability. Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare parts are warranted to be
free from defects in material or workmanship for thirty (30) days or for the remainder of the Limited Warranty
Period of the ICUITI hardware product in which they are installed, whichever is longer.
During the Limited Warranty Period, ICUITI will repair or replace the defective component parts or the
hardware product. All component parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become
the property of ICUITI. The replacement part or product takes on either the Limited Warranty status of the
removed part or product or the thirty (30) day limited warranty of the spare part. In the unlikely event that your
ICUITI product has a recurring failure, ICUITI, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement
unit of ICUITI's choosing that is at least equivalent to your ICUITI branded product in hardware performance.
ICUITI reserves the right to elect, at its sole discretion, to give you a refund of your purchase price or lease
payments (less interest) instead of a replacement. This is your exclusive remedy for defective products.
YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE,
FLASH MEMORY, OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES, WHERE APPLICABLE, AS A PRECAUTION
AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. BEFORE RETURNING ANY
UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK UP DATA AND REMOVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY,
OR PERSONAL INFORMATION. ICUITI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY
PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. ICUITI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE
INSTALLED BY ICUITI WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED.
ICUITI does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free. ICUITI is not
responsible for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the
ICUITI branded product.
This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable parts. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any
product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or rendered defective (a)
as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, or other external causes; (b) by operation outside the usage
parameters stated in the user documentation that shipped with the product; (c) by the use of parts not
manufactured or sold by ICUITI; or (d) by modification or service by anyone other than (i) ICUITI, (ii) a ICUITI
authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user replaceable ICUITI or ICUITI approved

parts if available for your product in the servicing country.
These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you and
ICUITI regarding the ICUITI branded product you have purchased or leased. These terms and conditions
supersede any prior agreements or representations-including representations made in ICUITI sales literature
or advice given to you by ICUITI or an agent or employee of ICUITI-that may have been made in connection
with your purchase or lease of the ICUITI branded product. No change to the conditions of this Limited
Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of ICUITI.

Limitation of Liability

IF YOUR ICUITI BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. ICUITI'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU
HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY HARDWARE
COMPONENTS THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
ICUITI IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE
PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ICUITI IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY
OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY.
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE,
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE
EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED ICUITI OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ICUITI
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. YOU ARE
ADVISED TO CONSULT APPLICABLE STATE OR COUNTRY LAWS FOR A FULL DETERMINATION OF
YOUR RIGHTS.

Warranty Period

The warranty period for ICUITI products is as follows (i) on all electronics, one (1) year from the date of
product purchase, and (ii) for all optics and mechanical components (including cables and connectors), ninety
(90) days from the date of product purchase. This warranty does not extend to any expendable parts, if
applicable.

Types of Warranty Service

If your product needs service, refer to the ICUITI website at www.icuiti.com or your product's manual. You can
also call the ICUITI Technical Support Center at [phone] in North America. A technical support
specialist will help you diagnose the problem. If it is determined your product needs service, the following
options are available to you.

Pick-up Warranty Service

If your product needs a hardware repair that is covered under warranty, please repackage the unit in its
original packaging or equivalent packaging material to protect the product for return shipment. ICUITI will then
give you return shipping instructions from your location. The product will be repaired and delivered to the
location of your choice within the same country. For valid warranty claim servicing, ICUITI will pay the return
shipping costs for your product.

ICUITI Replaceable Parts Program

Where available, the ICUITI Replaceable Parts program ships approved replacement parts directly to you to
fulfill your warranty. This will save considerable repair time. After you call the ICUITI Technical Support Center
at [phone], a replaceable part can be sent directly to you. Once the part arrives, call the ICUITI
Technical Support Center. A technician will assist you over the phone to ensure that the installation is quick
and easy.

Warranty Transfer to Another Country

Under the ICUITI Global Warranty program, products may be purchased in one country and transferred to
another country, where ICUITI has a service presence, without voiding the warranty. Warranty terms, service
availability, and service response times may vary from country to country. A customer may be required to
provide product-specific information, in accordance with the ICUITI Global Warranty Notification process, prior
to moving the products. The required information ensures that ICUITI is prepared to provide the required level
of warranty service in the destination country and that the product is designed to work in the destination
country. Contact ICUITI, your local ICUITI authorized reseller, or refer to the website at
www.icuiti.com/support to begin the ICUITI Global Warranty Notification process prior to transferring ICUITI
products to another country.

ICUITI is not responsible for any tariffs or duties that may be incurred in transferring the products. Products
may be covered by export controls issued by the United States or other governments.

Technical Support

Technical support is defined as assistance with questions on issues about the software that was either
preinstalled by ICUITI on the ICUITI branded product or that was included with the ICUITI branded product at
the time of your purchase or lease of the product. Technical support for software is available for the first
ninety (90) days from date of product purchase or lease. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the
date of purchase or lease of the product, is your proof of the purchase or lease date. You may be required to
provide proof of purchase or lease as a condition of receiving software technical support. After the first ninety
(90) days, technical support for software that was either preinstalled by ICUITI on the ICUITI branded product
or included with the ICUITI branded product at the time of your purchase or lease of the product is available
for a fee. Contact ICUITI for additional information.

Service Upgrades

ICUITI may offer extra coverage for your product. For information on service upgrades, refer to
www.icuiti.com or ask your local reseller. Service upgrades purchased in one country are NOT transferable
to another country.

Contacting ICUITI

• In the United States or Canada, refer to the ICUITI website at www.icuiti.com or call [phone]
Technical support and general product information in the United States and Canada, 5 days a week, 9AM to
5PM Eastern Time.

• Be sure to have the following information available before you call ICUITI:

• Serial number, model name, and model number • Operating system and version of operating system

• Applicable error messages • Third-party hardware or software installed

• Add-on options if applicable • Detailed questions you need answers to

NOTE: 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: 1) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver or 2) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

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The products, specifications, and other content of this User's Guide are subject to change without notice.

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