Sony PLM-A55 Operating Manual

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Glasstron

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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.

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Personal LCD Monitor

PLM-A55

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.

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%)

WARNING

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

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.

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Table of Contents

.........................................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	4
About the Glasstron .....................................................	9

Getting Started

Checking the supplied accessories ..........................	10
Locating the parts and controls ................................	11
Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting the video equipment .......................	12
Connecting the power source .............................	13
Wearing the Glasstron ...............................................	14
Turning on the Glasstron
Checking the display unit position	16
Checking the display unit position	16	GB
Checking the screen position alignment ...........	18	GB
Checking the screen position alignment ...........	18
Setting the password .................................................	21

Operations

Using the Glasstron ....................................................	23
Checking the display indication .........................	24
Screen warnings against overuse of the
Glasstron ................................................................	25
Viewing the surrounding environment
(See-through) ..............................................................	26
Adjusting the sound and picture .............................	27
Using the optional battery pack ...............................	30

Additional Information

Precautions ..................................................................	32
Troubleshooting .........................................................	34
Specifications ..............................................................	35
Index .............................................................................	35

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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.

Safety Password: To prevent use by children age 15 or younger, this product has been equipped with a safety password protection system. For instructions on the use of the password protection system, see page 21.

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 5 through 6.

B.Instructions for Safe Fit. See page 7.

C.Warnings for Electronic Products. See page 8.

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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 7) 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 six hours the product automatically turns off to prevent eye fatigue or eye damage. For instructions on these functions, see page 25.

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. Proper fit means that an asterisk (*) will appear in each corner of the display. 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 16 through 20.

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.

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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 a trained authorized servicer. 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.

Caution: Avoid High Temperature or 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.

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About the Glasstron

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

The Glasstron is a head-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.	Getting
	• Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the	Getting

	display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
	properly aligned or not.	Started
	• Cautions appear on the screen about every two hours to remind you to check for eye fatigue.	Started

	The power will automatically turn off if you do not press the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial. If
	you keep using the Glasstron continuously for six 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.
	You can adjust the sound volume. You
	can also use the SHUTTER switch to see
	the surrounding environment.

Power supply box

You can use Sony’s recommended optional battery pack. You can also use

the house current for viewing or for

charging a battery pack. To use the

Glasstron, connect your video equipment to A/V IN on the power supply box.

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.

•Solid and lightweight components made of magnesium alloy with the display unit weighing only 150 g (5.3 oz).

•The see-through function allows you to see the surrounding environment even while wearing the Glasstron.

•You can use the Glasstron while wearing glasses.

•You can connect optional headphones to the headphones jack to enjoy the high quality sound.

•Approximate continuous use for up to 2 hours 20 minutes 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)

•Audio/video cable (special miniplug ² special miniplug) (1)

• Carrying cases (2)

• Sunshades (1 pair)

• AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (1)

• Operating instructions manual (1)

• AC power cord (1)

•Audio/video cable (special miniplug ² phono plug) (1)

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Locating the parts and controls

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

Display unit

Strap release button (14)

Earphone slide	VOL (volume)
button (15)	control (24)
Earphone (15)
SHUTTER switch (26)

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Power supply box

		SEL/PUSH EXEC (PUSH
		DISPLAY) jog dial (16, 27)
	DC IN connector (13)	MENU button (27)
	A/V IN (audio/video) jack	RESET button
	A/V IN (audio/video) jack	(on the bottom) (22)
	(12)	(on the bottom) (22)
	(12)

CHARGE lamp (30)

BATT RELEASE button (30)

POWER lamp (16)

POWER ON/OFF switch (16)

Audio out 2 jack (13)

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