Sony PLM-A55 User Manual

Glasstron

3-862-932-12 (1)

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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.

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Personal LCD Monitor

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PLM-A55

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 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-PLM2

[a] [b]

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.

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

Connecting the video equipment ....................... 14

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

Wearing the Glasstron ............................................... 16

Turning on the Glasstron

Checking the display unit position .................... 18

Checking the screen position alignment ........... 20

Setting the password ................................................. 23

Operations

Using the Glasstron.................................................... 25

Checking the display indication......................... 26

Screen warnings against overuse of the

Glasstron ................................................................ 27

Viewing the surrounding environment

(See-through) .............................................................. 28

Adjusting the sound and picture ............................. 29

Using the optional battery pack ............................... 32

Additional Information

Precautions .................................................................. 34

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 36

Specifications .............................................................. 37

Index............................................................................. 37

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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 23.

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.

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 six hours the product automatically turns off to prevent eye fatigue or eye damage. For instructions on these functions, see page 27.

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 18 through 22.

Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.

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 23.

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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.

• 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.

• Cautions appear on the screen about every two hours to remind you to check for eye fatigue. 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.

Getting 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.

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

• 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)

• Sunshades (1 pair)

• AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (1)

• AC power cord (1)

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

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

• Carrying cases (2)

• Operating instructions manual (1)

• Warranty (1)

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Locating the parts and controls

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

Display unit

Strap release button (16)

Earphone slide button (17)

Earphone (17)

SHUTTER switch (28)

Power supply box

DC IN connector (15)

A/V IN (audio/video) jack (14)

Getting Started

VOL (volume) control (26)

SEL/PUSH EXEC (PUSH DISPLAY) jog dial (18, 29)

MENU button (29)

RESET button (on the bottom) (24)

CHARGE lamp (32)

POWER lamp (18)

POWER ON/OFF switch (18)

Audio out 2 jack (15)

BATT RELEASE button (32)

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Connecting the Glasstron

Connecting the 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

Audio/video cable (supplied)

A/V IN

to A/V IN (special minijack)

(special miniplug ˜ phono plug)

Audio/video cable (supplied) (special miniplug ˜ special miniplug)

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)

to audio/video output (special minijack)

Camcorder DCR-PC10, etc.

Audio R

GND

Video

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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.

•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.

Connecting the power source

Connect the AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (supplied) to a wall outlet. Do not connect the power source until all other connections are complete.

Display unit

to wall outlet

Getting Started

AC power adapter AC-PLM2 (supplied)

* You can connect an optional headphone

set. When using an optional headphone set, the sound from the Glasstron earphones is muted.

AC power cord (supplied)

to DC IN connector

DC IN 9V

Audio out 2 jack (stereo minijack)*

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.

Loosen the back strap.

1 Press and hold the strap release

buttons,

2 Then, loosen the back strap in the

direction of the arrows.

Put on the Glasstron.

Hold the front pad against your forehead and place the rear strap so it is fixed firmly around the back of your head.

Adjust the strap.

Adjust the strap after putting on the Glasstron.

Make sure the strap is snug but comfortable.

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Adjust the angle of the display unit.

While holding the front pad against your forehead, adjust the angle of the display unit using the two hinges. Move the display unit close to your eyes at a slight downward angle. If you wear glasses, move the display unit as close to the lenses as possible.

Front pad

Getting Started

5 – 10°

Adjust the stereo earphones.

Pull the earphones out. To adjust the slack, reel in the earphone

cord by pressing the slide button in the direction of the arrow.

Adjusting the back strap

If the strap does not fit properly in step 3, adjust the strap by changing the belt length.

Earphones slide button

Stereo earphones

Attaching the sunshades

You can attach the supplied sunshades if you like. The sunshades prevent the LCD screen from reflecting light that may interfere with the picture. Attach the sunshades on the right and left sides of the display unit by inserting the tabs on the sunshades into the holes on the display unit in the order illustrated below.

Display unit

Sunshades (supplied)

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Turning on the Glasstron

After you complete all of the connections and put on the Glasstron properly, turn on the Glasstron and follow the procedures below.

1 Checking the display unit position n This page 2 Checking the screen position alignment n Pages 20 through 22 3 Setting a password n Pages 22 and 23

If you do not want to use a password, you have to set the Glasstron to operate without using a password in “Setting the password.”

Checking the display unit position

Every time you turn on the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the display unit properly. Adjust the display unit following the procedure below.

Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER switch.

The POWER lamp lights up.

POWER

ON / OFF

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial to select the language, English or

French, then press the jog dial.

Screen

DISPLAY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

EXECSEL

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PUSH DISPLAY

SEL / PUSH EXEC

Read the WARNING and press the jog dial.

PUSH DISPLAY

SEL / PUSH EXEC

DISPLAY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

EXECSEL

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO PREVENT EYE OR OTHER INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE USER’S MANUAL.

CHECK

Read the next WARNING and press the jog dial.

PUSH DISPLAY

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER. SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

Getting Started

SEL / PUSH EXEC

Adjust the display unit so that you can see an asterisk (*) in each

of the four corners as shown below.

After you complete the display unit adjustment, press the jog dial.

Correct

WARNING

TO CONFIRM SAFE FIT AND PREVENT EYE FATIGUE OR EYE DAMAGE, ADJUST THE DISPLAY SO THAT AN ASTERISK [ ] APPEARS IN EACH CORNER. SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

Incorrect

Incorrect Incorrect

CHECK

Incorrect

CHECK

PUSH DISPLAY

SEL / PUSH EXEC

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Turning on the Glasstron (continued)

Read the next WARNING, then go to “Checking the screen position

alignment.”

WARNING

TO PREVENT EYE DAMAGE, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF THE VERTICAL LINES DO NOT CROSS THE HORIZONTAL LINE ON THE NEXT SCREEN. SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

CHECK

Checking the screen position alignment

WARNING

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. 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.

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Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC jog dial.

SEL / PUSH EXEC

Screen

PUSH DISPLAY

If the screens are aligned, press the jog dial.

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

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.

Getting Started

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.

Incorrect Incorrect

When the horizontal line appears as a diagonal line.

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

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Turning on the Glasstron (continued)

Read the WARNING and press the jog dial.

PUSH DISPLAY

SEL / PUSH EXEC

WARNING

MISUSE OR OVERUSE OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE OR EYE DAMAGE. STOP USING IF YOU FEEL TIRED OR EXPERIENCE HEADACHES OR DISCOMFORT. SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

CHECK

The password “YES or NO” screen appears.

DO YOU WISH TO SET A THREE NUMBER PASSWORD?

YES NO

SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

SEL EXEC

Go to “Setting the password” on page 23.

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Setting the password

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 has been equipped with a safety password protection system. Please use a secure password if children age 15 or younger may have access to this product.

Once you set a password, you have to input the password every time you use the Glasstron. Do not forget your password. If you like, you can set the Glasstron to operate without a password.

Before you start…

Follow the procedure in “Turning on the Glasstron” (pages 18 through 22). The password “YES or NO” screen appears on the screen.

Select whether to set a password or not using the SEL/PUSH EXEC

jog dial.

If you need to set a password, select YES. If not, select NO by turning the jog dial. Then press the jog dial. If you do not need to set a password, go to step 4 in “Using the Glasstron” (page 26).

PUSH DISPLAY

Screen

DO YOU WISH TO SET A THREE NUMBER PASSWORD?

YES NO

SEE THE USER’S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.

SEL EXEC

ENTER THE FIRST NUMBER.

Getting Started

SEL / PUSH EXEC

SEL EXEC

Enter a three digit password number, one by one, by using the jog

dial.

Turn the jog dial to enter the first number, then press the jog dial. Enter the second and third numbers in the same way.

PUSH DISPLAY

SEL / PUSH EXEC

ENTER THE THIRD NUMBER.

123

EXEC

SEL

Entered password

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