Sony ERS-220 User Manual [en, de, fr]

4-659-912-11(1)

For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada

Safety Information

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unit
and on the side of the supplied AC adapter. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you
call upon your Sony AIBO Customer Link.
Model No. ERS-220
Serial No. ___________

Warning

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture.

•To avoid electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.) (page 8)

•Periodically examine the AC adapter for conditions that may result in the
risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the
cords, blades, housing) and in the event of such conditions, the AC adapter
should not be used until properly repaired or replaced.

• Not Intended for Children Under 8 Years old.

• Vérifiez périodiquement si l’adaptateur secteur ne présente pas des
conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie, des décharges électriques
ou des blessures aux personnes (comme des dommages aux câbles, aux
oreilles ou au boîtier) et, en présence de telles conditions, l’adaptateur

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secteur ne peut plus être utilisé avant son réparation ou remplacement.

• Cet appareil n’est pas destiné aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.

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.

Note

In some areas the disposal of Lithium Ion batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.

For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1-800-427-2988 in the United States or
contact us via email at [e-mail].

! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion battery.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-

201B1. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

!The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Dispose of
used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of in fire.

RECYCLING LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries.

http://www.rbrc.org/

En

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Regulatory 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with
this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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For Customers in Europe and
Australia

Safety Information

WARNING

•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture.

•To avoid electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.) (page 8)

•Periodically examine the AC adapter for conditions that may result in the
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the cords,
blades, housing) and in the event of such conditions, the AC adapter should
not be used until properly replaced.

• The robot is not intended or recommended for children under 8 years old.

•The robot must be used only with the recommended AC adapter (ERA­201P1).

•The AC adapter is not a toy.

• Small parts can be swallowed.

• If the external flexible cable or cord is damaged, it must be replaced or
repaired only by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• All material for fastening or packing purposes are not part of the robot and
should be discarded for children’s safety.

•For information regarding AC adapter, station, and Lithium Ion battery,
please refer to the manuals provided separately.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the ERA-201B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

!The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F ) or incinerate.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not
disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Voor de Klanten in Nederland (For customers in the
Netherlands)

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

Regulatory Information

This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety
Standards.

Toy Directive 88/378/EEC, EN50088/96 + A1/96 + A2/97, EN71-1/98, DIN
EN 71-2/01.94, DIN EN 71-3/03.95

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EMI EN55022/98, EN55014/93 + A1/97+A2/99, EN50081-1/92
EMS : EN55024/98, EN55014-2/97, EN61000-3-2/95, EN61000-3-3/95,
EN50082-1/97, EN60825-1/94

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AC Adapter and Lithium Ion Batteries have been tested all together as a
system and found to conform to the following Safety Standards.

LVD 73/23/EEC + 93/68/EEC
EN60950/92 + A1/93 + A2/93 + A3/95 + A4/97 + A11/97
EN60065/98
EN61558-1/97 + A1/98
EN61558-2-7/97

CE (EMC) Marking Conformity Remarks

a) This equipment complies with EN55022.
Class B digital for use in following areas : residential, business, and
light-industrial.
b) This product conforms with the following European Directive:
89/336/EEC (EMC directive)

Sony Corporation
6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 JAPAN
Please keep all information for future reference.

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Customer Support

How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
In the U.S.A. and Canada:

Call 1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.)
Email address: [e-mail]

In Europe:

English line: [phone]
German line: [phone]
French line: [phone]

In Australia:

[phone] (toll free within Australia)
Email address: [e-mail]

In Hong Kong:

[phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

In Singapore:

[phone]
E-mail address: [e-mail]

 2001 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

What is AIBO?...............................................................................18

ERS-220 .........................................................................................19

AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” and AIBO PC applications ....... 20

Checking the supplied accessories .................................................21

Index to parts and controls .............................................................22

Inner unit ................................................................................. 25

Controls on the core unit ......................................................... 27

Unit connector ......................................................................... 27

Preparations

Assembling AIBO ..........................................................................30

Removing the head, tail, and legs............................................ 33

Loading the battery ........................................................................38

Charging the battery.......................................................................40

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Handling and settings

Loading and removing “Memory Sticks” ......................................44

Loading a “Memory Stick” ..................................................... 44

Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................. 46

Starting up AIBO ...........................................................................47

When not playing with AIBO ........................................................49

Changing settings ...........................................................................50

Setting the time........................................................................ 50

Setting the date ........................................................................ 52

Setting the time zone ............................................................... 53

Setting the volume level of AIBO tones .................................. 55

Checking the battery level ....................................................... 56

Replacing the battery .....................................................................57

Installing the optional wireless PC Card........................................60

World time zones............................................................................62

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Additional information

Notes on use ...................................................................................66

On handling AIBO................................................................... 66

On handling the AC adapter .................................................... 68

On handling the battery ........................................................... 68

On cleaning.............................................................................. 68

Troubleshooting .............................................................................69

Clinic mode ............................................................................. 69

Changing AIBO to clinic mode ............................................... 69

Symptoms and remedies.......................................................... 74

Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only)..........................................78

Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) ........................................81

Specifications .................................................................................82

Index...............................................................................................85

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Introduction

This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO
ERS-220.

What is AIBO?

AIBO is the nickname given to the Sony entertainment
robot. Developed to encourage human and robot
interaction, AIBO introduces you to new pleasures and
lifestyles.

The name AIBO was coined from the words “A. I.”
(Artificial Intelligence), “eye”, and “robot”. In Japanese,
the word “aibou” means “partner” or “pal”.

For the latest information about AIBO, go to the following home page:
http://www.aibo.com/

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ERS-220

AIBO ERS-220 is an entertainment robot able to walk on four legs. It has a
total of 16 actuators throughout its body to control its movements, and 19
lights on its head, tail, and elsewhere to express emotions like happiness or
anger and reactions to its environment.

“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot
system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands
the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible
combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit
various applications. AIBO ERS-220 conforms to the OPEN-R
version 1.1.2.

“AIBO,” the AIBO logo
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,”
“
manual, the “” mark has been omitted.

,” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In this

, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are

Introduction

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AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” and AIBO PC applications

To play with AIBO ERS-220, you need an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” (sold
separately). If the main unit is AIBO’s body, then the AIBO-ware in the
“Memory Stick” is its mind, determining its character and functions. The
separately available AIBO wireless LAN card allows you to play with AIBO
from a personal computer.

• AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is designed especially for AIBO, containing
the applications that can be executed with AIBO.

• Before purchasing AIBO-ware, check the model number to be sure that you
can use it with your specific AIBO.

AIBO main unit

Note

When there is no AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” loaded, AIBO enters clinic mode (see

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page 69), which allows you to check the AIBO main unit.

AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (sold separately)

AIBO Wireless LAN Card
(sold separately)

AIBO PC applications
(sold separately)

Allows you to train and
play with AIBO, and to
choose various
characters.

Enables wireless
communication between
AIBO and a personal
computer.

Checking the supplied accessories

Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO.

x AC adapter ERA-201P1

x Conversion

plug

x Lithium Ion

battery pack
ERA-201B1 (1)

x Pink ball

x Release pin

x Core unit

x Head unit

x Leg unit (4)

x Tail unit

x Documentation

• AIBO Operating Instructions

Introduction

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Index to parts and controls

Notes

• Do not paste stickers over the color camera.

• Do not paste stickers over joints or other movable parts, or insert anything that could
hinder the motion of these parts.

•When you hold AIBO, always grasp the body (page 47). Do not lift AIBO by the legs.

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1 Head sensor

Enables various functions through
AIBO-ware.

2 Distance sensor

Measures the distance to objects in
AIBO’s path.

3 Color camera

Allows AIBO to recognize the
objects by color, shape, and
movement.

456 Face front lights (3)

AIBO-ware uses these lights for a
variety of expressions.

7 Retractable head light

AIBO-ware opens the light and
shines toward the front.

8 Face side lights

Light in blue and red.

9 Face sensor

Allows AIBO to sense touches on the
face.

Introduction

0 Pause button

Press to start up or pause AIBO.

qa Chest light

•When AIBO is active: Lights up in
green

•When AIBO is preparing to pause:
Flashes in green

•During battery recharges: Lights in
orange

•When a battery error occurs: Flashes
in orange

•When AIBO is paused: Goes out

qs Paw sensors

Located on the bottom of each paw.

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qd Back sensor

Allows AIBO to sense touches on the
back.

qfqgqh Tail lights (3)

AIBO-ware uses these lights for a
variety of expressions.

qjqkql Tail sensors (3)

AIBO-ware uses these three sensors
for various functions.

w; Back multi-indicators

AIBO-ware uses these six indicators
to show various emotional states.

wa Stereo microphone

Allows AIBO to pick up surrounding
sounds.

ws Mode indicator

Shows AIBO’s current mode.

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Inner unit

Note

Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the terminal and
cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.

Introduction

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1 Charging terminal

Connect the supplied AC adapter here
with the supplied AC adapter
conversion plug. This terminal
connects the Energy Station (not
supplied) when charging AIBO’s
internal battery using the Energy
Station.

2 Leg release holes

Insert the supplied release pin into
these holes to remove the respective
legs.

5 Battery insertion slot

Insert the supplied or an optional
Lithium Ion battery pack into this
slot.

6 Serial number sticker
7 Tail release hole

Insert the supplied release pin into
this hole to remove AIBO’s tail.

8 Battery pack release lever

Slide this lever to release the battery.

3 Battery pack lock indicator

When AIBO is accessing the
“Memory Stick”, the battery pack
release lever is locked and the battery
cannot be removed. The battery lock
indicator lights in red during this
time. Do not remove the “Memory
Stick” while the indicator is lit in red.

4 Battery pack unlock hole

Insert a pin or other pointed object
into this hole to unlock the battery.

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9 Head unit release hole

Insert the supplied release pin into
this hole to remove AIBO’s head unit.

0 “Memory Stick” insertion slot

Insert the AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (not supplied) into this slot.

qa Speaker

Plays melodies and special-effect
sounds.

Controls on the core unit

The core unit appears when AIBO’s head, legs, and tail have been removed.
For details on removing and attaching the respective parts, see page 30.

Note

Rear panel

Before handling the core unit,
touch a metal object to
discharge bodily static
electricity.

Unit connector

Notes

• Do not touch a unit connector terminal
with your hands. Doing so may soil
the terminal and cause poor contact, or

Same shape for head,
tail, and leg units.

transmit harmful static electricity.

• Before handling a unit, touch a metal
object to discharge bodily static
electricity.

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1 Pause button A (chest)

This button functions in the same
way as the AIBO pause button.

2 Operation status indicator A

(chest)

This indicator functions in the same
way as the AIBO chest light.

6 Operation status indicator B

(back)

This indicator is reserved for future
use. It is not used currently.

7 Pause button B (back)

This button is reserved for future use.
It is not used currently.

3 Display panel

4 + button

5 MODE button

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Shows the current time, battery
charging status, or the volume level
of AIBO’s musical tones.

Increases setting values in the display
panel.

Press to change the mode setting of
an item in the display panel.

8 PC Card insertion slot

Insert the special AIBO PC Card (not
supplied) into this slot.

9 PC Card release switch

After inserting the special AIBO PC
Card (separately available) into the
PC card insertion slot, flip this switch
to the side. To remove the PC Card,
flip this switch up and then press.

0 Unit connector terminal

Preparations

This chapter explains how to assemble AIBO and how to charge
the batteries.

Assembling AIBO

Assemble AIBO by attaching the
head, tail, and leg units to the core
unit. Assemble the units in the
order 1 to 6 shown in the
figure.

Notes

• Assembly and disassembly should always be done under the supervision of
an adult who understands how to handle AIBO.

• Do not drop or insert foreign objects into the holes of each unit (especially
of the core unit.) Doing so will damage AIBO.

• If you combine the units of the ERS-220 with the units of other AIBO
models, incorrect movements may occur.

• Do not touch the core unit charging terminal or a unit connector terminal
with your hands. Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact, or
transmit harmful static electricity.

• Before handling the core unit or a head, tail, or leg unit, touch a metal object
to discharge bodily static electricity.

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(Right hind leg unit)