Sony LDI-100B User Manual

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Personal LCD Display

Operating Instructions

WARNING

YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.

CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, 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.

LDI-100B/100BE

WARNING

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

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

The AC power cord must be changed only at qualified service shop.

The nameplate is located on the bottom of the power supply box.

Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: LDI-100B/100BE Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

NJ.07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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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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.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada ATTENTION

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

For the customers in Europe

This product conforms with the following European Directives:

73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directive)

This equipment complies with EN55022 Class B for use in following areas: residential, business and light-industrial.

Precautions

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes 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 Personal LCD Display 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-PLM3

[a] [b]

WARNING:

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

• After operating the unit with an AC power adapter, disconnect the ac power adapter from the wall outlet if the set is not to be used for an extended period of time. The POWER switch on the power supply box does not turn the ac adapter off.

• The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

• Picture/sound distortion may occur if the model LDI-100B/100BE is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

The supplied interference cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to EN55022.

Für die Kunden in Deutchland

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender/folgenden Umgebung(en):

• Wohngegenden

• Gewerbegebiete

• Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)

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.

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The Personal LCD Display is a brand-new concept in visual display

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Personal LCD Display. The Personal LCD Display using current technology in small, lightweight visual displays, provides a television viewing experience similar to watching a 30inch television from a distance of approximately 4 feet in SVGA mode. (Viewing experience may differ according to individual perception.)

The Personal LCD Display creates an image through two separate liquid crystal displays, in close proximity to your eyes. To insure your safe use of the Personal LCD Display, 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 AND THE SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.

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 a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.999%)

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.

• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.

• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows States and other countries.

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.



are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

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Table of Contents

About the Personal LCD Display....................................... 6

Getting Started

Locating the parts and controls .......................................... 8

Connecting the Personal LCD Display

Connecting a PC ......................................................... 10

Connecting video equipment...................................... 13

Connecting the power source ..................................... 15

Wearing the Personal LCD Display ................................. 16

Operations

Using the Personal LCD Display ..................................... 18

Checking the display indications................................ 20

Viewing the surrounding environment ............................ 21

Adjusting the sound and picture

Signal compatibility ................................................... 22

Adjusting the sound/picture........................................ 23

Adjusting the RGB signal........................................... 26

Adjusting the video signal .......................................... 27

Resetting the adjustments to the factory preset

level ............................................................................ 27

Using the optional battery pack........................................ 28

Additional Information

Precautions ....................................................................... 30

Error messages ................................................................. 32

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 33

Specifications ................................................................... 35

Index................................................................... Back cover

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About the Personal LCD Display

Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.

The Personal LCD Display is a head-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front of you even when 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 Personal LCD Display to your face and eyes. You can use the display unit even while wearing glasses.

The Personal LCD Display consists of the following items:

Display unit

The display unit is equipped with two small (left and right) LCDs.

Personal Computer

VCR Laser disc player,

DVD player

Power supply box

You can supply power using the supplied AC power adapter or the optional Sony rechargeable battery pack. When using with the Personal LCD Display, connect your video equipment or PC to the connector on the power supply box. You can adjust the sound volume. You can also use the SEE- THROUGH control in order to see the surrounding environment.

Camcorder

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Features

• A powerful, big screen experience comparable to watching a 30-inch screen from approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) away (SVGA mode).

• You can connect the Personal LCD Display, which is equipped with two 1.55 million dot LCDs, to your PC to see the screen of the PC in the SVGA or VGA screen mode.

• You can enjoy high quality picture when you connect a DVD player, or DV camcorder, etc.

• The see-through function allows you to see the surrounding environment while wearing the Personal LCD Display.

• You can use the Personal LCD Display while wearing glasses.

• Solid and lightweight components made of magnesium alloy, with the display unit weighing about 5.3 oz. (120 g).

Getting Started

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Locating the parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Display unit

Strap release button (16)

POWER SAVING SENSOR (inner side) (23, 25)

Earphone slide button (17)

Stereo earphone (17)

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Power supply box

RGB connector (10 to 12, 33)

PC AUDIO jack (10 to 12)

CHARGE lamp (28)

POWER/POWER SAVING lamp (18, 25)

POWER switch (18)

Getting Started

PUSH DISPLAY jog dial (20, 24)

MENU button (24)

SCREEN switch (21)

SEE-THROUGH control (21)

PC-VIDEO switch (10 to 14, 18)

S VIDEO connector (14)

DC IN connector (15)

Ventilation openings (32)

BATT RELEASE button (28)

BRIGHT control (19)

VOL control (19)

AUDIO/VIDEO connector (13, 14)

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Connecting the Personal LCD Display

Connecting a PC

Be sure to turn off your PC before connecting the power supply box.

Notes

• Do not use an RGB signal cable (HD15) which is 6.5 feet (2 m) or longer. The performance may be reduced.

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your PC as well.

• Depending on your computer, the audio port may be indicated as LINE OUT, headphone, speaker, etc.

• Adjust sound volume on the computer.

Connecting other IBM compatible PCs

Connect the Personal LCD Display to your PC using a commercially available RGB signal (HD15) cable. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your PC, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.”

Power supply box

Set the PC-VIDEO switch to “PC.”

to monitor port to audio port

to monitor port

: Signal flow

to audio port

Audio cable

RGB signal cable

AUDIO

to PC AUDIO connector

RGB

to RGB connector

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Connecting a Macintosh Powerbook

Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available adapter to connect a commercially available RGB signal cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your Powerbook, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.”

Getting Started

to monitor port of Powerbook

Connector should match the monitor port of your Powerbook model.

to monitor port to audio port

Adapter

Set the PC-VIDEO switch to “PC.”

AUDIO

to RGB signal cable

VGA type connector (HD15, female)

Power supply box

RGB

to PC AUDIO

to RGB connector

connector

Audio cable

RGB signal cable

: Signal flow

Note on connection

Set the display setting to 16-inch display mode (832 × 624) or 13-inch display mode (640 × 480). The Personal LCD Display cannot display images with the 19-inch display mode (1024 × 768) setting or more.

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