Sony PLM-A35 User Manual
Glasstron
3-868-186-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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.
AVERTISSEMENT
LE NON-RESPECT DES PRESENTES INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION IMPLIQUE DES
RISQUES DE FATIGUE, DE BLESSURE OU AUTRES AUX YEUX.
LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LE PRESENT MODE D’EMPLOI ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC
TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE AFFERENTES.
CET APPAREIL NE PEUT ETRE UTILISE PAR DES ENFANTS AGES DE 15 ANS OU MOINS.
SI VOUS SOUFFREZ DE MALADIES OU D’AFFECTIONS OCULAIRES, CONSULTEZ
VOTRE MEDECIN AVANT D’UTILISER CET APPAREIL ET NE L’UTILISEZ PAS SANS
L’AUTORISATION DE VOTRE MEDECIN.
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FR
PLM-A35
© 1999 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Precautions
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety 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 Glasstron in any country
or area with the supplied AC power
adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Use a commercially available AC
plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending
on the design of the wall outlet [b].
AC-PLM2
[a] [b]
WARNING
The AC power cord must be changed only at
qualified service shop.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the 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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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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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 or Factory Service Center.
NOTE: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
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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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Glasstron is a brand-new concept in
visual display
Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony
Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron,
using current technology in small,
lightweight visual displays, provides a
television viewing experience similar to
watching a 52-inch television from a
distance of approximately 6.6 feet (2 m).
(Viewing experience may differ according
to individual perception.)
The Glasstron Personal Viewer creates an
image through two separate liquid crystal
displays, in close proximity to your eyes.
To insure your safe use of the Glasstron,
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 MAY
RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
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.
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)
The LCD screen is made with highprecision technology. However, black
points or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the
LCD screen. This is not malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 6
About the Glasstron ...................................................... 11
Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories ............................. 12
Locating the parts and controls................................... 13
Connecting the Glasstron............................................. 14
Connecting video equipment ................................ 14
Connecting other equipment ................................. 15
Connecting the power source ................................ 17
Wearing the Glasstron .................................................. 18
Operations
Using the Glasstron....................................................... 21
Setting the user lock ...................................................... 25
Using an optional battery pack ................................... 26
Additional Information
Precautions ..................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 30
Specifications ................................................................. 31
Index................................................................................ 31
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THE SONY GLASSTRON PERSONAL VIEWER SHOULD BE USED IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EYE OR
OTHER INJURY, LOSS OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR
DEATH.
USE RESTRICTIONS
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
User lock: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product is
equipped with a locking system. For instructions on the use of the
user lock system, see page 25.
Warning: Eye Disease/Eye Injury/Glaucoma.
If you have been diagnosed with or are susceptible to eye disease, eye injury, or
glaucoma, consult your doctor before use and do not use without your doctor’s
approval. Use of this product by individuals with conditions such as glaucoma
may cause these conditions to worsen.
Caution: Heart Disease/High Blood Pressure.
If you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure, consult your doctor
before use and do not use without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product
allows the viewer to feel they are in the action, which may result in increased
anxiety or heart injury. If during viewing any increased anxiety is experienced,
stop using the product immediately and rest. If the symptoms persist after rest,
consult your doctor.
Caution: Seizures.
If you have a history of temporary spasms, unconsciousness, or epileptic
seizures from light stimulation, consult your doctor before use and do not use
without your doctor’s approval. Use of this product by such individuals may
cause spasms, unconsciousness, or seizures. If you experience such symptoms
during use, stop using the product immediately and consult your doctor.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.
A. Health Concerns. See pages 7 through 8.
B. Instructions for Safe Fit. See page 9.
C. Warnings for Electronic Products. See page 10.
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Health Concerns
Warning: Eye Fatigue/Eye Damage/Loss of Visual Functions.
Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss
of visual functions. Stop using if you feel tired or experience headaches or
discomfort.
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
Caution: Sickness/Headache/Nausea.
If during use you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this
product immediately and rest. These symptoms may indicate that you are
misusing or overusing the product (see “Instructions for Safe Fit,” page 9) or that
you should not use the product for health reasons. If the following symptoms
persist after rest, consult your doctor.
- sore eyes, eye fatigue, or double vision
- headache
- inability to focus on the screen
- nausea or motion sickness
- stiff or sore shoulders or neck
After three hours of continuous use the product automatically turns off to
prevent eye fatigue or eye damage. For instructions on these functions, see page
24.
Caution: Motion Sickness from Viewing Programs.
Some viewers may experience motion sickness, headache, or nausea from
viewing movies or video programs, especially those with intense action and
movement. If you feel any of these symptoms, stop using the product
immediately. To avoid personal injury or injury to others, do not drive a car or
motorcycle, nor do anything that requires concentration until the symptoms
disappear.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Health Concerns
Caution: Motion Sickness from External Motion.
Do not use this product while subject to external motion –– for example, as a
passenger in a car. Use of this product under these conditions may cause motion
sickness.
Caution: Accidents.
Do not use this product while walking, skating, bicycling, operating a motor
vehicle or other power equipment, or while engaged in any other similar
activity.
Use of this product under these conditions may result in an accident, injury, or
death to yourself or others.
Caution: Sound Volume.
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
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Instructions for Safe Fit
Warning: Proper Fit.
Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear requiring the
viewer to properly fit the product. Failure to properly fit the product each time
may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result
in accident or injury. For instructions on how to properly fit this product, see
pages 18 through 23.
Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
This product is designed for adult use.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of
this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual
functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
User lock: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product is
equipped with a locking system. For instructions on the use of the
user lock system, see page 25.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Warnings for Electronic Products
Caution: Electric Shock.
Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructions may cause damage
to your product and may result in property damage or injury or death from
electric shock, fire, or other cause.
Caution: Do Not Disassemble.
Any required service on this product should be performed by an authorized
service technician. Failure to comply with this warning may result in property
damage or personal injury or death from electric shock, fire, or other cause.
Caution: Avoid Wet, Humid, Dusty and Smoky
Environments.
This product may be adversely affected by wet, humid, dusty, and smoky
conditions which may result in property damage, personal injury or death. Do
not use this product near or around water. Avoid using or storing this product
under these conditions.
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Caution: Avoid High Temperature and Direct Sunlight/Avoid
Mechanical Shock.
This product may be deformed by high temperature or direct sunlight and also
by dropping the product or other mechanical shock. Avoid these conditions, as
the screens may loose proper alignment and it may cause eye fatigue or eye
damage.
Caution: Unplug the Product When Not in Use.
Always unplug this product when it will not be in use for extended periods of
time or during vacations.
Caution: Do not Swing the Product by the Side pieces.
The side piece may become disconnected and cause a malfunction.
If the side piece becomes disconnected, reattach it (page 29).
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About the Glasstron
Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.
The Glasstron is a face-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front
of you, even if 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 Glasstron to your eyes. You can use the display unit even while
wearing glasses.
• Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
properly aligned or not.
• If you keep using the Glasstron continuously for three hours, a warning appears on the screen
and the power will turn off automatically.
The Glasstron consists of the following items:
Display unit
The display unit is equipped with two
small (left and right) LCDs.
Power supply box
You can use Sony’s recommended
optional battery pack. You can also use
the house current. To use the Glasstron,
connect your video equipment to A/V
IN on the power supply box.
Getting StartedGetting Started
Features
• A powerful, big screen experience
comparable to watching a 52-inch screen
from approximately 6.6 feet (2 m) away.
• Handy portable folding display.
• The display unit weighs only 3.4 oz (95g).
• Approximate continuous use for up to
seven hours with Sony’s recommended
battery pack, NP-F550.
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Checking the supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your Glasstron. If any item is not
supplied, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• Display unit/Power supply box (1)
• AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (1)
• AC power cord (1)
• Audio/video cable
(special miniplug y phono plug) (1)
• Nose piece (black) (1)
• Side piece pads (2)
• Operating instructions manual (1)
• Warranty (1)
• Plug adaptors
(phono jack y phono jack) (3)
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Locating the parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display unit
Earphone (20)
Power supply box
Cover (26)
DC IN 9V connector (17)
A/V IN (audio/video) jack
(14, 15)
S VIDEO IN jack (16)
Side piece (18)
Side piece
adjuster (19)
Nose piece (18)
Getting StartedGetting Started
POWER ON/OFF switch (21)
POWER lamp (21)
START/BATT CHECK button
(22, 27)
BATT/COVER RELEASE
button (26)
BRIGHT (brightness)
control (23)
VOL (volume) control (23)
User lock switch (25)
AVLS ON/OFF switch
(24)
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Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting video equipment
Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box as shown
below.
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
to audio/video outputs
(phono jack)
Power supply box
A/V IN
to A/V IN
(special minijack)
: Signal flow
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug y phono plug)
About the audio/video input jack
The audio/video input jack of the Glasstron is a
special minijack, and the signal connections are
aligned as shown on the right. This alignment
may differ depending on the equipment.
Audio L
Video
(yellow)
Audio R
(red)
Audio L
(white)
Audio R
GND
Video
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Connecting other equipment
The plug adaptor (phonojack y phonojack) is supplied. Use the plug adaptor according to the
equipment you want to connect.
A/V IN
to A/V IN
(special minijack)
: Signal flow
TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug y phono plug)
Getting Started
Plug adaptor
(supplied)
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Connecting the Glasstron (continued)
If your video equipment has an S video jack
We recommend connecting the Glasstron to your video equipment using an S video cable and the
audio/video cable to enjoy the highest quality pictures. In this case, you do not need to connect the
video (yellow) plug. If you connect both the S video and video plugs, the S video signal is
automatically selected.
Power supply box
VCR, Laser disc player, DVD player,
camcorder, etc.
S video cable
(not supplied)
to S VIDEO IN
A/V IN
S VIDEO IN
to A/V IN
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug y special
miniplug) (not supplied)
Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug y phono
: Signal flow
plug)
Notes
•Even if you use the supplied audio/video
cable, the audio and video signals may not be
carried to the Glasstron depending on the
video source. In this case, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
to S video output
to audio/video output
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
to audio/video outputs
•When you connect the Glasstron to the audio
output jacks (phono jacks) of your video
equipment, connect the Glasstron to both the
right and left audio output jacks. If you
connect the Glasstron to just one audio output
jack, you will hear sound from only one of the
stereo earphones.
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Connecting the power source
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to a wall outlet. Do not connect the power
source until all other connections are complete.
to wall outlet
AC power adaptor
AC-PLM2 (supplied)
to DC IN 9V
Display unit
AC power cord
(supplied)
DC IN 9V
Getting Started
Power supply box
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Wearing the Glasstron
WARNING
• Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,” page 9) each time may result in eye
fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result in accident or injury.
• This product should not be used by children age 15 or younger.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of this
product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
If you normally wear glasses while watching TV, you can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses. When you take the Glasstron off, be careful that your regular glasses not get caught on
the Glasstron.
Adjust the nose piece and put on the Glasstron.
1
Pull out the nose piece if you wear
glasses.
Open the side pieces by grasping the
side piece tips and put on the
Glasstron.
Caution:
Be careful not to poke your eyes
with the side piece tips when
putting the Glasstron on or off.
Adjust the angle of the display unit.
2
Adjust the angle of the side pieces by
grasping the side piece tips to adjust the
display unit to the most suitable viewing
position.
You do not necessarily have to rest the
side pieces on your ears.
Side piece
Nose piece
To use the supplied nose piece
If you are still unable to have a full view of the screen or clear picture color on the Glasstron after
performing step 2 above, replace the nose piece with the supplied nose piece (black).
1 Remove the nose piece in an upward direction
while grasping the nose piece support.
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2 Insert B of the supplied nose piece
(black) into the round notch A.
Adjust the width of the side pieces.
3
There are two settings for the side piece
width adjustment.
If the fit seems loose, insert the side
piece adjusters to the hinges of the left
and right side pieces.
To use the side piece adjusters
1 This is the original
position. Normally keep
adjusters here.
Side piece adjuster
2 Turn the side pieces
inside slightly then
gently squeeze the top
and bottom of the side
piece adjuster and pull
out to release.
Getting Started
Using side piece
adjusters
Not using side piece
adjusters
3 Slide the side piece
adjuster toward the
display unit.
4 Reinsert the side piece
adjuster tines into the
hinge area between the
side piece and display
unit. Repeat the
procedure for the other
side piece.
Display unit
Side piece
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3
To reset the side piece adjusters, turn the side pieces inside slightly and reverse the
above procedure.
To put the side piece adjuster back, press A to the illustrated direction until it “clicks”
into place.
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Wearing the Glasstron (continued)
For increased comfort while wearing Glasstron
If the Glasstron fit is loose or uncomfortable, place the supplied side piece pads onto the tip of each
side piece.
Note
Use the side peace pads pocket-side inward.
Wear the stereo earphones.
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Detach the stereo earphones from the
display unit and put them in your ears.
Notes
•If the stereo earphones are loose, we
recommend using the spare ear-pads (not
supplied).
•If your head is small, you may not be able to
use the Glasstron.
•Depending on your eyesight, you may not be
able to focus on the picture properly. In such
a case, it is not a malfunction.
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