Sony PLM-A35E User Manual

Glasstron

3-868-186-31 (1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung

WARNING

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

CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, 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

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ACHTUNG

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PLM-A35E

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 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 EN55013 for use in following areas: residential, business and light-industrial.

Precautions

• The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

• Picture/sound distortion may occur if the model PLM-A35E is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.

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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 2 m (6.6 feet). (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 a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

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Table of Contents

About the Glasstron ........................................................ 5

Getting Started

Checking the supplied accessories ............................... 6

Locating the parts and controls..................................... 7

Connecting the Glasstron............................................... 8

Connecting video equipment .................................. 8

Connecting other equipment ................................... 9

Connecting the power source ................................ 11

Wearing the Glasstron .................................................. 12

Operations

Using the Glasstron....................................................... 15

Setting the user lock ...................................................... 19

Using an optional battery pack ................................... 20

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................................................... 22

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 24

Specifications ................................................................. 25

Index................................................................................ 25

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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.

Getting Started

Features

• A powerful, big screen experience comparable to watching a 52-inch screen from approximately 2 m (6.6 feet) away.

• Handy portable folding display.

• The display unit weighs only 100 g (4 oz).

• Approximate continuous use for up to

seven hours with Sony’s recommended battery pack, NP-F550.

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.

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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)

• Mains lead (1)

• Audio/video cable

(special miniplug y phono plug) (1)

• Plug adaptors (phono jack y phono jack) (3)

• Nose piece (black) (1)

• Side piece pads (2)

• Operating instructions manual (1)

• Safety Instructions (1)

• Warranty (1)

• Audio/video cable (special miniplug y

stereo miniplug) (1)

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Locating the parts and controls

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

Display unit

Side piece (12)

Side piece adjuster (13)

Getting Started

Earphone (14)

Power supply box

Cover (20)

DC IN 9V connector (11)

A/V IN (audio/video) jack (8, 9)

S VIDEO IN jack (10)

POWER ON/OFF switch (15)

POWER lamp (15)

START/BATT CHECK button (16, 21)

Nose piece (12)

BATT/COVER RELEASE button (20)

BRIGHT (brightness) control (17)

VOL (volume) control (17)

User lock switch (19)

AVLS ON/OFF switch (18)

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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. Two AV cables are supplied. Select the correct AV cable according to the shape of the connectors on the unit to be connected.

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 (special miniplug y phono plug) (supplied)

Audio/video cable (special miniplug y stereo miniplug) (supplied)

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.

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Video (yellow)

Audio L

Video (yellow)

Audio (black)

Audio R (red)

Audio L (white)

to video output (minijack)

DVD player, Video CD player

to audio output (stereo minijack)

Audio R

GND

Video

Connecting other equipment

The plug adaptor (phono jack y phono jack) is supplied. Use the plug adaptor according to the equipment you want to connect.

TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc.

Plug adaptor (supplied)

A/V IN

Audio/video cable to A/V IN (special minijack)

(special miniplug y phono plug)

(supplied)

Getting Started

: Signal flow

continued

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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

: Signal flow

Audio/video cable (special miniplug y special miniplug) (not supplied)

Audio/video cable (special miniplug y phono plug) (supplied)

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 mains. Do not connect the power source until all other connections are complete.

Display unit

to mains

AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied)

to DC IN 9V

Mains lead (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 5 on the Safety Instructions) 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.

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.

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 colour 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.

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

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.

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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Using the Glasstron

If you set the user lock, unlock it (page 19).

Before you start…

Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Glasstron” (pages 8 - 11) and “Wearing the Glasstron” (pages 12 - 14).

WARNING

Each time you use this product, adjustment screens will appear, requiring the viewer to properly fit the product. To prevent eye damage, do not use this product if the vertical lines do not cross the horizontal line on the next screen.

The Glasstron includes two small (left and right) LCDs. You are watching a combined picture created from these two screens. Although the screen position is properly aligned at the factory, it may become misaligned if the Glasstron is deformed or damaged. Check the screen position alignment every time you turn on the Glasstron. If you cannot have correct screen alignment, stop using the Glasstron immediately.

Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER ON/OFF switch.

The POWER lamp lights up.

Screen

Operations

POWER

ON/OFF

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Using the Glasstron (continued)

If the screens are aligned, press the START/BATT CHECK button.

Left screen Right screen

You may see a horizontal line on the left screen rather than the right screen and vertical

Correct

The combined picture you see with both eyes

If the image you see matches one of the pictures below, you have correct screen alignment.

Correct Correct Correct Correct

START/BATT CHECK

lines on the right screen rather than the left screen. This is not a malfunction.

If the image you see matches one of the pictures below, stop using the Glasstron immediately.

Use of the Glasstron under such conditions may cause eye fatigue or eye damage.

Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect

When no vertical lines cross the horizontal line.

If you cannot see a proper arrangement of these lines even after resting your eyes for a few hours, the Glasstron may not be operating correctly. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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When the horizontal line appears as a diagonal line.

When the centre vertical line does not cross the horizontal line.

Start playback on the video equipment connected to the

Glasstron. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL control.

When you set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to ON, you cannot turn up the volume beyond the defined limit (see page 18).

VOL

lower louder

Check that the four corners of the screen are clear.

If the four corners of the screen are not clear, do the step 2 (page 16) to check the screen position alignment again.

Adjust the brightness by turning the BRIGHT control.

BRIGHT

＋−

less bright brighter

Operations

continued

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TIME OUT ZEIT ZU ENDE TEMPS DEPASS

Using the Glasstron (continued)

After you finish using the Glasstron

Take off the Glasstron, and turn off the power.

Note on the LCDs

Preventing sound from escaping through the stereo headphones

–– AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System):

Keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ear. You cannot turn up the volume beyon d the defined limit even if you try to turn it up.

Set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to ON.

AVLS

OFF ON

Screen warnings against overuse of the Glasstron

To prevent eye fatigue or eye damage, after you use the Glasstron for three hours the following caution appears on the screen and the power turns off automatically.

Caution: Motion sickness from viewing programmes.

Some viewers may experience motion sickness, headache or nausea from viewing movies or video programmes, 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.

Caution: Motion sickness from external motion.

Do not use the 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.

To turn the AVLS off

Set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to OFF.

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Setting the user lock

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 by use of this product. To prevent such use, this product is equipped with the user lock system.

When the user lock is on, audio and video signals are not input and all operations except power on/off are disabled. To use the Glasstron, unlock the user lock.

Set the user lock switch as shown in the illustration.

USER LOCK BEN. –SPERRE VERR. UTILIS

Bottom of the Power supply box

To unlock the user lock

Set the user lock switch to the opposite position.

Lock

Unlock

Operations

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Using an optional battery pack

If you use a battery pack such as the NP-F550/F750/F950, you can use the Glasstron without connecting to mains.

Charge the battery pack before use by using the optional battery charger, BC-V615. You cannot charge the battery pack while it is on the unit.

Slide the BATT/COVER RELEASE button to remove the cover.

When not using the unit, keep the cover on the power supply box.

BATT/COVER RELEASE button

Attach the battery pack to the power supply box.

Install the battery pack properly making sure it is not crooked against the power supply box.

To remove the battery pack, slide and hold the BATT/COVER RELEASE button and pull the battery pack off.

BATT/COVER RELEASE button

Power supply box

Battery pack

Battery pack Battery life

NP-F550 Approx. 7 hours

* The above indications are for fully charged

batteries.

* Actual battery life depends on conditions of

use.

* You can also use a battery pack such as the

NP-F530/F730/F750/F930/F950 (not supplied) with the Glasstron.

* You can use an “InfoLITHIUM™” battery

pack with the Glasstron. When using such a battery pack, the estimated remaining battery life is displayed with the indicator instead of the time counter.

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Notes

•While using the battery pack, if you connect or disconnect the AC power adaptor, the power turns off. To turn the power on, press the POWER ON/OFF switch again.

•If the POWER lamp flashes while using the battery pack, replace the battery pack with a fresh one.

•Battery life may be shorter in a cold environment. This is a typical battery characteristic.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Checking the remaining

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battery life

When no indication or caution appears on the screen, press the START/ BATT CHECK button.

The remaining battery life appears and the picture disappears.

When the battery pack is weak, the following message appears on the screen. Replace the battery pack with a charged one.

BATTERY DOWN AKKU LEER PILE PLATE

Fully charged

START/BATT CHECK

Remaining battery life

dead

When using the AC power adaptor, the “ ” mark appears on the screen.

Operations

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Precautions

Use

• Operate the product only with the supplied AC power adaptor (AC-PLM2). If you use a different AC power adaptor, it may cause a malfunction.

Unified polarity plug

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the product and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Always turn the product off when you do not use it. Unplug the product from the mains if you are not going to use it for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Do not overload mains, extension cords, or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

• Avoid using earphones 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.

• Do not touch the AC power adaptor or power supply box with wet hands. If you fail to observe this, it may cause electric shock.

• Do not drop or give a mechanical shock to the product.

Installation

• To prevent internal heat buildup, do not block the ventilation openings.

• Avoid operating the product at temperatures below 5°C (41°F).

• Do not subject the product to high temperature or direct sunlight. If you do not observe the above instructions, the product may become deformed and the screens may become impossible to align. If you keep watching misaligned screens, you may develop eye fatigue. Follow the instructions in “Using the Glasstron” (pages 15 - 18), to be sure the screens are aligned. If you find the screens misaligned, have the product repaired at your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• Do not place the product in locations where it is wet, humid, dusty, smoky, or steamy. Do not use this product near or around water. It may cause fire or electric shock. Especially, do not use the product in the bathroom.

• If the product is transported directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, the picture may be blurred or show poor colour. This is because moisture has condensed on the lenses inside. If this happens, let the moisture evaporate before using the product.

• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, table, or shelf. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the product where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Others

• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

- When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled into the

product.

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- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

- If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

- When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –– this indicates a need for service.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. It may cause fire or electric shock. Have the product checked and repaired at your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

• Do not attempt to service the product yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician certifies in writing that he has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to the product, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the product is in safe operating condition, and to so certify.

• Unplug the product from the mains before cleaning. Clean the product gently with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

If the nose piece is disconnected

Reinsert the nose piece to its position.

Insert B to A.

If the side pieces are disconnected

You can reattach the side piece. Insert the side piece to the inner side of the display unit. Gently push until it clicks into position. However, reattaching the side pieces may cause a malfunction. Be careful not to reattach them too often.

Additional Information

Window coating

To avoid reflection, the windows are coated. Do not place the product in locations subject to sudden temperature changes, or where it is excessively hot (above 60ºC/96ºF). For example, inside a car parked in direct sunlight. The coating may develope cracks.

Windows

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