Sony LDI-100B User Manual
0-593-730-02 (1)
Personal LCD Display
Operating Instructions
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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
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
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
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
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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
or
to monitor port
: Signal flow
to audio port
Audio cable
RGB signal cable
AUDIO
to PC AUDIO
connector
PC
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.”
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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