myvu solo plus edition User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of
the myvu

®

personal media viewer,

solo plus edition.

You are about to engage in a new, dynamic viewing
experience. The myvu personal media viewer takes
portable media to an unprecedented level.
Prepare to be captivated by sharp color images and
built-in stereo sound as you watch your favorite music
videos, movies, sports or other downloaded
entertainment.
The viewer is one of the world’s most comfortable and
fashionable portable video displays. Within this manual,
you will find guidelines for product operation, care and
safety. More information can be found at
www.myvu.com.

Please register your myvu personal media viewer
online at www.myvu.com/registration.

NOTICE

The information in this manual is subject to change
without notice. Myvu Corporation shall not be liable for
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
resulting from the furnishing or use of this material.

©2007 Myvu Corporation. All rights reserved. “myvu”
and “SolidOptex” are trademarks of Myvu Corporation.
This product is protected by U.S. Patents 5715377,
5886822, 6023372, 6091546, 6204974B1, 6349001B1,
6356392B2, 6384982B1, 6879443B2, and other U.S.
and International Patents issued and pending.

contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

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Handling your myvu personal media viewer. 2

Surface cleaning ........................................... 3

Proper handling & disposal of batteries........ 3

Introduction ........................................................ 3

Included system components ............................ 3

Getting started ................................................... 3

Tips for comfortable viewing.............................. 3

Nose pads..................................................... 3

Changing the nose pad................................. 4

Earbuds and earbud pads ............................ 4

Picture Control………………………………….4

Using the pendant controls................................ 4

About charging the battery ................................ 4

Watching video .................................................. 4

myvu set-up 1: Watching video with an iPod..4

myvu set-up 2: Watching video with an iPod

Touch………………………………………..…5

Myvu set-up 3: Watching video with an

iPhone…………………………………………..5

Troubleshooting ................................................. 5

No video and no audio .................................. 5

Video image is not bright enough ................. 5

Video image is fuzzy or out of focus............. 5

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The video is clipped or black bars appear on top

and bottom of the image................................5

Weak or nonexistent audio............................5

Battery is not charging or is charging slowly .5
A note to individuals who wear prescription eyeglasses

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Technical support ...............................................5

Available accessories.........................................6

Specifications .....................................................6

Limited warranty .................................................6

Limitation of liability………………………………..6

Regulatory agency requirements .......................7

important safety & handling
instructions

WARNING:
The myvu personal media viewer must not be used
in any circumstances for which a complete field of
vision is necessary for reasons of safety. Nor should
the viewer be used in any situation in which
undistracted viewing, hearing or mental
concentration is necessary. The viewer should never
be worn while operating equipment or vehicles,
while handling sharp, hot or otherwise dangerous
objects, or used in other situations where your
undivided attention is needed to avoid danger to
yourself or to others. It is the responsibility of the
user of this product to employ common sense with
regard to appropriate product usage.

This product is not recommended for children under 10
years of age, nor for people with atypical visual or
neurological conditions. Consult a physician if you have
concerns about your specific condition and the use of
this product.

Even though the viewer permits users to maintain most
of their natural vision, some people may still experience
motion sickness, perceptual after effects, disorientation,
instability and loss of balance, and eyestrain. If you
experience any of these effects, discontinue use of the
product.

Hearing loss can result when listening to audio at
excessively high levels or for prolonged periods of time.
Always set the volume level on your source device to a
safe level before placing the earbuds in your ears.

Handling your myvu personal media viewer
WARNING: Please use care when handling the cables.

Avoid kinks and knotting of the cables as careless
handling can result in permanent damage to the cables.
Do not use the cables as lanyards or for other purposes.
The myvu personal media viewer is durable, but not
indestructible. Handle with care as you would other
portable electronics. Do not place the viewer on or near
hot surfaces such as heaters, stove top or electrical
components. Do not leave this product inside an

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automobile on a hot or cold day. Do not immerse the
viewer in liquids.
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair or modify this
product.

Surface Cleaning

The viewer may be wiped with a clean, soft cotton cloth,
lens cloth or the microfiber protective sleeve supplied
with this product.
WARNING: Do not use alcohol or other solvents to
clean the viewer.

Proper Handling & Disposal of Batteries

Batteries contain toxic materials and therefore should be
kept out of the reach of children. Batteries should not be
punctured, burned, disassembled or damaged.
Batteries may be recyclable. Obey your local laws and
regulations when disposing of Li-Polymer batteries.

introduction

your viewer is charging if charging through a Made for
iPod USB wall charger.

USB Port

(figure 1)

3. Turn the viewer “On” by pressing and holding
down the button in the middle of the viewer’s
pendant. Select content on your iPod and enjoy!

Your myvu personal media viewer allows you to enjoy
video entertainment anywhere you go. Its sleek profile
permits you to maintain most of your natural field of
vision by seeing over or under the viewer. The bright,
full-sized image is daylight-viewable for hands-free
viewing whether you are indoors or outside. In
combination with a fully-charged iPod, a fully charged
myvu battery provides up to 4 hours of video viewing.

included system components

• The myvu personal media viewer system
including viewer with in-ear noise reducing
earbuds and pendant with battery and controls

• Two additional nose pads offering different
heights to provide a custom fit

• Two additional pairs of differently sized earbud
pads

• One USB cable to charge your myvu battery

• One iPod connection cable

• Microfiber protective sleeve to store your viewer;

also functions as a lens cloth

• quick start guide

getting started

Follow these 3 steps to begin using your myvu personal
media viewer.

1. Using the enclosed cable, connect the 3.5mm end
of the cable to the pendant. Connect the opposite
end of the cable to your video iPod.

2. Charge your myvu personal media viewer.

Using the USB charger, insert the mini USB connector
into its port on the pendant (see figure 1.). Connect
the other end to a computer or USB wall charger.
Note: You can use the viewer and your iPod while

Power

(figure 2)

tips for comfortable viewing

While wearing the viewer, adjust its position until you
can see the entire video image clearly. The position and
angle of the viewer relative to your eyes are important
for proper viewing. When the viewer is properly
positioned, the video image should be in full view.

Nose pads

You can make adjustments to the viewer’s position by
widening or narrowing the nose pad using gentle
squeezing (see figure 3.). Three different sized nose
pads (small, medium and large) are provided which
allow for further height adjustments in order to obtain a
personalized, more comfortable fit (see figure 4, also
see “Changing the nose pad”). The viewer is shipped
with the medium-sized nose pad installed.

(figure 3) (figure 4)

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