Sony PLM-S700 User Manual

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Glasstron
3-862-917-11 (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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WARNING

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

CAUTION

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CAUTION

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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 magrutude 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.

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.
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.
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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 mccisures;
• 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PLM-S700
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
N107656 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.
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Precautions

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for safety purposes and will fit into the power outlet onfy one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fuUv 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 waU outlet [b].
AC-PLM3 -«0=—
[a] [b]

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.

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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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.
‘ IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A. ' Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows'® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United 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.
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visuaf^isplay

conraptin^

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron, using current technology in small,
lightweight vi^al displays, provides a television viewing experience similar to watching a 30-inch television from a distance of approximately 4 feet in SVGA mode. (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.
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 99.999%)

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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................
About the Glasstron.......................................................................................................11
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Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories..............................................................................13
Locating the parts and controls....................................................................................14
Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting the PC....................................................................................................15
Cormecting the video equipment..........................................................................18
Cormecting the power source.................................................................................20
Wearing the Glasstron...................................................................................................21
Turning on the Glasstron
Checking the display unit position...................................................................................23 Q
Checking the screen position alignment..............................................................25
Setting the password
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Operations
Using the Glasstron........................................................................................................30
Checking the display indication............................................................................32
Screen warnings against overuse of the Glasstron Viewing the surrounding environment Adjusting the sound and picture
Signal compatibility.................................................................................................35
Adjusting the sound/picture...................................................................................36
Adjusting the RGB signal.......................................................................................39
Adjusting the video signal......................................................................................40
Resetting the adjustment to the factory preset level
Using the optional battery pack
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33 34
40
41
Additional Information
Precautions.......................................................................................................................43
Error messages.................................................................................................................45
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................46
Specifications.................................................................................................................. 48
Index..................................................................................................................................49
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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 o 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 yoimger, this product
has been equipped with a safety password protection system For instructions on the use of the password protection systerr see page 28.
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 tliis 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 doctc 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 hecut injury. If during viewing any increased anxiety is experienced,
stop using the prod’ji t immediately and rest. If the symptoms persist after rest,
consult vour 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.
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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, eve 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 s3Tnptoms, stop using this product immediately and rest. These symptoms may indicate that you are misusing or overusing the product (see "Imtructions for Safe Fit," page 9) or that you should noi 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 hmchons, see page 33.
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Health Concerns

Caution: Motion Sickness from External Mot! i.
Do not use this product while subject to external motion - r example, as a passenger in a car. Use of this product under these cond- s may cause motiot 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, cind extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
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Instructions for Sáfe 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 comer 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 23 through 27.
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 instmctions on the use of the password protection system, see page 28.
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Warnings for Electronic Products
Caution: Electric Shock.
Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructionr to your product and may result in property damage or injur 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 warrring 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 deatii. Do not use this product near or arovmd water. Avoid using or storing this product
under these conditions.
_y cause damage death from
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 mecharucal 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 umt 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 PUSH DISPLAY 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.
Power supply box
You can supply power using the
supplied AC power adapter or the optional Sony rechargeable battery pack. When using with the Glasstron, connect your video equipment or PC to the connector on the power supply box. You can adjust the sormd volume.
You can also use the SEE­THROUGH control in order to see the surrounding environment.
VCR
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Laser disc player,
Camcorder
a
DVD player
continued
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About the Glasstron (continued)

Features

• A powerftil, big screen experience comparable to Watching a 30-inch screen
from approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) away (SVGA mode).
• You can connect the Glasstron, which is equipped with 1.55 milhon dot LCD, 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 cormect the DVD player, or DV camcorder, etc.
• The see-through function allows you to see the surrounding environment while wearing the Glasstron.
• You can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses.
• Solid and Lightweight components made of magnesium alloy, with the display unit weighing about 5.3 oz (120 g).
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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-PLM3 (1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio/video cable (special miniplug special miniplug) (1)
Audio cable (stereo miniplug) (1)
RGB signal cable (HD15) (1)
• Audio/video cable (special miniplug • phono plug) (1)
Carrying cases (2)
Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron
Information Disk (1)
Screen adjustment disk for Macintosh (1)
Operating instructions (1)
Warranty (1)
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Locating the parts and controls

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

Display unit

CHARGE lamp (41)
POWER/POWER SAVING lamp (23, 38)
POWER switch (23, 30)
PC-VIDEO switch (15 to 19,31)
S VIDEO connector (19)
PUSH DISPLAY jog dial (23, 37)
MENU button (37)
SCREEN switch (34)
SEE-THROUGH control (34)
ВАТТ RELEASE button (41)
BRIGHT control (32)
DC IN connector (20,41)
Ventilation openings (46)
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VOL control (32) AUDIO/VIDEO connector (18, 19
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Connecting the Glasstron

When connecting the Glasstron to other equipment, use the supplied cables.
Note
If you use the commetdally available cables, and the performance is reduced, check the performance using the supplied cables.

Connecting the PC

Be sure to turn off your PC before connecting the power supply box.
Notes
• Do not use the RGB signal cable (HD15), which is 6.5 feet (2m) or longer. The performance may be reduced.
• Refer to the irrstruction manual supplied with your PC as well.
• Depending on your computer, the audio port is indicated as LINE OUT, headphone, speaker, etc.
• Adjust sound volume on the computer.
Connecting other IBM compatible PCs
Connect the Glasstron to your PC using the supplied RGB signal (HD15) cable. When you connect the Glasstron to your PC, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to "PC."
to monitor port I I to audio port
or
to monitor port
to audio port to PC AUDIO I
Audio cable (supplied)
RGB signal cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Set the PC-VIDEO switch to "PC."
connector
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PC
AUDIO
Power supply box
RGB
to RGB connector
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Connecting the Glasstron (continued)
Connecting a Macintosh Powerbook
Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available adapt, r connect the
RGB signal cable (supplied) as shown below. When you connect the Glasstron
Powerbook, set thë PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to "PC."
our
to monitor
port of Powerbook
to monitor port
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Connector should match the monitor port of your Powerbook model.
Set the PC-VIDEO switch to "PC."
to audio port
Adapter
to PC AUDIO connector
PC
AUDIO
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to RGB signal cable
VGA type connector (HD15, female)
Power supply box
RGB
to RGB connector
Audio cable (supplied)
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!======
RGB signal cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Note on connection
Set the display setting to the 16-inch display mode (832 x 624) or the 13-inch display mode (640 x 480). The Glasstron does not display the image with the 19-inch display mode (1024 x 768) or more.
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Connecting a Macintosh (desktop models)
Depending on the model, you may need to use the supplied Macintosh adapter to connect the RGB signal cabl? (supplied) as shown below. When you cormect the Glasstron to your Macintosh, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to "PC."
to monitor port of Macintosh
to monitor port
Macintosh
adapter
(D-Sub 15-pin, male)
to audio port
to monitor port
Set the PC-VIDEO switch
to "PC."
to PC AUDIO connector
VGA type connector (HD15, female)
Power supply box
PC RGB
AUDIO
to RGB connector
to RGB signal cable
Audio cable (supplied)
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----------------
RGB signal cable (supplied)
.; Signal flow
Notes on connection
• The supplied display adapter does not support the models before the Macintosh II series.
• Set the display setting to the 16-inch display mode (832 x 624) or the 13-inch display mode (640 x
480). The Glasstron does not display the image with the 19-inch display mode (1024 x 768) or more.
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Connecting the video equipment

Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power sup- / box using one of the audio/vicjeo cables (supplied) as shown below. When you connect the ’ .^sstron to the video equipment, set the PC-'^DEO switch on the power supply box to "VIE
Note
Do not use the audio, audio/video or S-video connecting cables, which are 9.8 fc (3m) or longer. The performance mav be reduced.
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
Set the PC-VIDEO switch to "VIDEO."
AUDIO/VIDEO'S,
to AUDIO/VIDEO connector
Audio/video cable (supplied) (specidl miniplug ■ *—* phono plug)
to audio/video output
^ ■ isa-'
to audio/video outputs
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white) Audio R (red)
Camcorder, etc.
18
Audio/video cable (supplied) (special miniplug *—*■ special miniplug)
: Signal flow
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If your video equipment has an S-video jack
Connect the Glasstron to the video equipment using the supplied 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 (yeUow) plug. If yoitconnect both the S-video and video plugs, the S-video signal is automatically selected. When you connect the Glasstron to the video equipment, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to "VIDEO."
Set the PC-VIDEO switch to "VIDEO."
VCR, Laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
to AUDIO/VIDEO connector
Audio/video cable (supplied) (special miniplug *—*■ special
miniplug)
Audio/video cable (supplied) (special miniplug *—*■ phono
plug)
]: Signal flow
About the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack
The AUDIO/VIDEO input jack of the Glasstron is a special minijack, and the signal cormections are aligned as shown on the right. This alignment may differ depending on the equipment.
to audio/video output
Audio R (red)
to audio/video outputs
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Connecting the Glasstron (continued)
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 facilitv.
' When you connect the Glasstron to the audio
output (phono lacks) of -our video equipment, connect the Glas^iton to both the right and left audio output i: r;s. If you cormect the Glasstron to just < ne audio output jack, you will hear sound from only
one of the stereo earphones.

Connecting the power source

Connect the AC power adapter AC-PLM3 (supplied) to the DC IN connector on the power supply box. Then, cormect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC power adapter and to a wall outlet. Do not connect the power source until all other cormections are complete.
to wall outlet
AC power adapter AC-PLM3 (supplied)
AC power cord (supplied)
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.

© Press and hold the strap release
buttons.
@ 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 aroimd 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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Wearing the Glasstron (continued)

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.

Adjust the stereo earphones.

Pull the earphones out. To adjust the slack, reel in the earphone
cord by pressing the slide button m the
direction of the arrow.
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Adjusting the back strap

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

You can attach the supplied sunshades if you like. The sunshades prevent the LCD screen from reflecting li^t that may interfere with the picture. Attach the sunshades on the right and left sides of the display unit. Pull out the tab of
the sun shade, then insert the tabs into the
holes on the display unit as shown 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 both the Glasstron and the connected equipment, and follow the procedures below.
® Checking the display unit position —► This page
(D Checking the screen position ahgnment —*■ Page 25 (D Setting a password —* Page 28
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 sliding the POWER switch.
The POWER/POWER SAVING lamp
lights up green.
Screen
JL
POWER/POWER SAVING
ON/OFF-^
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
FRANQ^
CdSEL «dEXEC
Turn the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial to select the desired language, then press the jog dial.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
FR^^iis
:d SEL -d EXEC
Read the WARNING and press the jog dial.
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND TO PREVENT EYE OR OTHER INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE USER'S MANUAL.
*dCHECK
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Turning on the Glasstron (continued)
Read the next WARNING and press the jog dial.
THIS PRODUCT SHOUi NOT BE USED BY CHILDRF-. AGE 15 OR YOUNGER. SEETHE USER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
PUSH DISPLAY
V
Adjust the display unit so that you can see an asterisk (*) in each
of the four corners as shown below.
Correct
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
WARNING
•d CHECK
WARNING
•d CHECK
Incorrect
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After you complete the display unit adjustment, press the jog dial.
Incorrect
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Read the next WARNING, then go to "Checking the screen position alignment."
TO PREVENT EYE DAMAGE,
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF THE VERTICAL LINES DO NOT CROSS THE HORIZONTAL LINE ON THE NEXT SCREEN. SEETHE USER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
WARNING
'<1 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 comer 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.
Press the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial.
Screen
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Turning on the Glasstron (continued)
If the screens are aligned, press the jog dial.
Left screen
V ✓
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
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4
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Right reen
You y see a horizontal lii on t ' left screen rather thai the ght screen, and vertica lines on the right screen rather than the left screen. This is not a malfunction.
1-H-^
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
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
When the horizontal line appears as a diagonal line.
Incorrect
When the center vertical
line does not cross the horizontal line.
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Read the WARNING and press the jog dial.
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.
•(J CHECK
DO YOU WISH TO SET A
THREE NUMBER PASSWORD?
NO
SEE THE USER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS.
ca SEL -(] EXEC
Go to “Setting the password" on page 28.
WARNING
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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 hasheen equipped with a safety password protection system. Plea;:e 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. L not forget your password. If you hke, you can set the Glasstron to operate without a passworc
Before you start...
Follow the procedure in "Turning on the Glasstron" (pages 23 through 27). The password "YI or NO" screen appears on the screen.

Select whether to set a password or not using the PUSH D1SPLA\ jog dial. screen

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 no
in "Using the Glasstron" (page 30). see the user's manual
DO YOU WISH TO SET A THREE NUMBER PASSWORD?
FOR details.
Id SEL ♦<! EXEC
ENTER THE FIRST NUMBER.
id SEL -d EXEC
Enter a three digit password number, one by one, by using the j
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.
Entered password
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Verify a password using the jog dial.

If the password is correct, select YES by ttiming the jog dial. If not, select NO. Then press the jog dial.
If you select NO, return to step 1. If you select YES, go to step 4 in "Using
the Glasstron" (page 31).
IS YOUR PASSWORD CORRECT?
123*
YES
EB9
CdSEL -dEXEC

Changing the password

When the power is on, press RESET on the bottom Df the power supply box with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.
• If you have already read ¿re WARNING messages (page 23 through 27) (e.g., while watching a video picture), the
display will return to step 1 in "Setting the password" (page 28).
• Before you read the WARNING message (e.g., you have forgotten your password), the display win return to step 3 in "Turning on the Glasstron" (page 23).
If you need to set a password after having set the Glasstron to operate without a password, follow the same procedure
above.
RESET
Pressing the RESET button does not affect picture or sound adjustments in PC and video
mode.
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Using the Glasstron

You need to set a password the first time you use the Glasstron or after you reset the Glasstron. Set the password following the procedure in "Setting the password" (pages 28 ana
Before you start... ^
Be sure to follow the procedures in "Connecting the Glasstron" (pages 15 to 20) an. Wearing the Glasstron" (page 21).
Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER switch, then press PUSH
DISPLAY jog dial.
Change the display language before Screen pressing the jog dial, if necessary.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
KHBBKW
FRANÇAIS
CaSEL -a EXEC
If you have set the Glasstron to operate without a password, go to step 3.
Turn the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial to enter the first number of your
password, then press the jog dial. Enter the second and third numbers in the same way.
ENTER THE THIRD NUMBER OF YOUR PASSWORD.
I»123«l
Ca SEL • a EXEC
Entered password
INCORRECT PASSWORD. ENTER THE FIRST NUMBER AGAIN.
If you enter a wrong password, the message shown on the right appears. Enter the correct password.
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If you have entered a wrong password more than five times, after about ten seconds, the Glasstron turns off automatically.
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INCORRECT PASSWORD. SEETHE USER’S MANUAL
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Follow the instructions on the screen.

© Warning message —♦ Follow steps 3 through 7 in "Checking the display unit
position"^pages 23 through 25).
• After carefully reading the warnings and checking the display unit position, press the jog dial.
® Screen alignment —*• Follow steps 1 through 3 in "Checking the screen posihon
alignment" (pages 25 through 27).
• Read the warning carefully, and press the jog dial.
• Make sure the left and right screens are aligned, and press the jog dial.

Select the input signal using the PC-VIDEO switch.

Select PC (RGB signal) or VIDEO (video signal) depending on the connected equipment.
When you select PC (PC mode)
When you select VIDEO
Video mode)
When you connect to the S-video connector
"S VIDEO" appears on the screen.

Input the signal fron) the connected equipment.

When you connect the PC:
Adjust die screen resolution. For details, see "Signal compatibility" on page 35. When you display VGA pictures (640 x 480), the picture appears about 60% of the entire
screen.
Notes
• If no picture appears, check the default setting of your PC to output the external RGB signal from the monitor connector,
• Some PCs do not output external display signal when they turn on, or switch to external display mode. Change the display mode of your PC, referring to the instruction manual supplied with your PC.
When you connect the video equipment:
Start playback on the video equipment connected to the Glasstron.
When you display NTSC video picture, the picture appears about 60% of the entire screen.
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Using the Glasstron (continued)

Adjust the brightness by turning the BRIGHT contr

.Vvs*
/
BRIGHT ^
darker -*-> brighter
\

Adjust the sound volume by turning the VOL control.

When you set AVLS in the menu to on, you cannot turn up the volume beyond the defir.
limit (see page 38). If the audio input level is too high, the sound may be distorted. Turn the volume down using the VOL control.
lower louder

After you finish using the Glasstron

Take off the Glasstron, and turn off the power.
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Checking the display indication
Press the jog dial while the picture is displayed. The display indication appea on the screen for five seconds.
(page 42)
■ When using the AC power adapter, the " mi: " mark appears on the screen.
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T
Screen warnings against
overuse of the Giasstron
To prevent eye f^gue or eye damage, after
you use the Giasstron for a fixed length of time, the following caution appears on the screen.
After about 2 hours and 15 minutes of use
YOU HAVE WATCHED FOR OVER 2 HOURS. STOP IF YOU FEEL TIRED,
*(! CONTINUE
Stop using the Giasstron if you feel tired or you experience headaches or discomfort. If you want to continue using the Glcisstron, press the jog dial.
After about 4 hours and 15 minutes of use
After about 6 hours of use
WARNING
YOU HAVE WATCHED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. TO PREVENT EYE FATIGUE OR EYE DAMAGE, GIASSTRON WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT
DOWN SOON.
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, espedaily 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.
YOU HAVE WATCHED FOR OVER 4 HOURS. STOP IF YOU FEEL TIRED.
♦<3 CONTINUE
Stop using the Giasstron if you feel tired or you experience headaches or discomfort.
If you want to continue using the Giasstron, press the jog dial.
Note
If you do not press the jog dial when the cautions above appear on the screen, the Giasstron turns off automatically in both cases.
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.
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Viewing the surrounding environment

While you are wearing the Glasstron, you can view the surrounding en\ ^nment through the screen in two w^avs;
Viewing the'surrounding
environment by adjusting the
transparency of the entire
screen (See-through mode)
You can adjust the level of transparency of
the entire screen with the LCD shutter dial.
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1
The picture becomes transparent.
The area surrounding the picture also becomes transparent.
Viewing the i rrounding
environment i the area around the ^ cture only (Screen mo a)
You can adjust :• level of transparency of the screen area around the picture only. The picture remains intact.
The picture remains
intact.
The area surrounding the picture also becomes transparent

Turn the SEE-THROUGH dial.

i ^
SEE
■ -THRO SE
CLOl
Note
If there is a bright light near the display unit, you may not be able to completely black out the surrormding environment bv adjusting the SEE-THROUGH dial.
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Set the SCREEN switch to ON.

J
In this mode, the screen does not become transparent even if you turn the SEE-THROUGH dial.
Notes
• When you set the SCREEN switch to ON, the edges of the picture may fade a bit, but this is not a malhmction.
• If there is a bright light near the display unit, you may not be able to completely black out the surrormding environment arround the
picture by adjusting the SEE-THROUGH dial when you set the SCREEN switch to on.
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Adjusting the sound and picture
Signal compatibility
The signal specifications that this unit supports are as follows:
PC mode (RGB signal)
Display mode
Macintosh
13" color 16" color
IBM PC compatibles
VGA text VGA graphics 640 X 480 VESA VGA 640 X 480
VESA SVGA
Screen resolution (dot x iine)
640 X 480 832 X 624 49.7
640 X 400
640 X 480 640 X 480 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600 800 X 600
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
35.0
31.5 70
31.5
37.9
37.5 75
43.3 85
35.2 56
37.9 60
48.1 72
46.9
53.7
Vertical frequency (Hz)
67 75
60 72
75 85
Video mode (video signal)
NTSC color system
Notes on the PC mode
• This unit does not support XGA mode (1,024 x 768) and above. If you set the vertical frequency to 60 Hz in XGA mode, the picture is displayed but the picture quality is poor due to the signal loss.
Qiange the screen resolution on your PC to SVGA or VGA.
•Though the Glasstron supports the signals listed above, set the vertical frequency to 60 Hz when using with SVGA (800 x 600), or to 72 Hz or 75 Hz with VGA (640 x 480) mode. Also adjust the vertical frequency of the external display output signal of the connected computer.
• When you display VGA pictures (640 x 480) or NTSC video pictures (video mode), the pictures are not displayed across the entire screen. About 60% area of the screen is utilized when VGA pictures appear, or about 60% area is utilized when NTSC video pictures appear.
• Some notebook type PCs do not output the RGB signal in the adjusted screen resolution and the vertical frequency from the external monitor port until you set the PC to external display mode.
• When you use Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, install the information file included in the supplied Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Iirformation Disk. For details on how to install the information file, refer to the Installation Guide "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk/screen adjustment disk for Macintosh."
Displayed in 640 x 480 area
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Adjusting the sound and picture (continued)

Adjusting the sound/picture

You can adjust the following items using the menu display. The menu is displayed only in English.
PC mode (RGB signal) AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System):
Keeps the maximum volume down to protect vour ear. You cannot tur p the volume bevond the defined limit even if vou try to turn the VOL control.
MEGA BASS:
Creates a deep, powerful sound by emphasizing the bass sound.
POWER SAVE:
The POWER SAVING SENSOR detects the removal of the Glasstron from your head. The um enters standby mode in a few seconds, automatically stopping the sound and picture in order
to save the battery power. The sound and picture resume in a few seconds when you put on the Glasstron again.
V CENT:
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
HCENT:
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
TRACKING:
Adjusts the tracking of the picture
(e.g., if the picture is not displayed
clearly).
SYNC:
Adjusts the picture with the RGB signal synchronization (e.g., if the picture is blurred, or if red or blue shadows appear in the picture).
Perform this adjustment after TRACKING adjustment is finished.
Video mode (video sign:
CONTRAST:
Adjusts the picture contrast.
HUE:
Adjusts the hue, if the picture looks too red or green.
COLOR:
Adjusts the color intensity.
Notes on power saving function
• The power saving function may not work correctly in the following cases:
- your hair is between your forehead and the POWER SAVING SENSOR.
- the space or angle between your forehead and the POWER SAVING SENSOR is not correct. In these cases, set POWER SAVE to OFF.
• When the picture disappears immediately, do the following procedures: 1 Turn off the power sliding the POWER switch. 2 Turn on the power again. 3 After checking the screen position (pages 23 to 27), press MENU to display the menu options. 4 Set POWER SAVE to OFF.
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Press MENU.
The menu display appears on the screen.
PC mode
MENU
?EXIT
MEGA BASS : 0 POWER SAVE OFF V CENT H CENT
TRACKING SYNC PRESET
CdSEL »d EXEC (JENyEXlT
VIDEO mode
MENU
>EXrr
MEGA BASS ; 0 POWER SAVE OFF CONTRAST tlllllllllfllllll»—-«-­HUE COLOR RESET
Cd SEL »d EXEC txEwuj EXIT
....
Turn the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial to select the desired item, then
press the jog dial.
The setting screen of the selected item appears.
Adjust the setting using the jog dial.
For details on each item, see pages 38 to 40.
To set other items, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Press MENU.
The menu display goes off.
You can also turn off the menu display by selecting EXIT in the menu using the jog dial.
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Adjusting the sound and picture (continued) AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter
System)
Turn the^og dial to set to
ON, then press the jog dial.
When AVLS is on, the volume does not become louder than the level you set even if you turn the VOL control.
MEGA BASS
Turn the jog dial to select the desired value, then
press the jog dial.
2: Maximize the bass sound. 1: Boost the bass soimd. 0; Normal bass sound. Status
1 0
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POWER SAVE
Turn the jog al set to
ON, then prr : th'i jog dial.
When you take off the display unit while the POWER SAVE is set to ON, the POWER SAVING SENSOR (page
14) is activated and automatically turns off the picture and sound.. The picture and sound resumes a few seconds after putting the display unit back on.
When POWER SAVE is set to ON, you can monitor the status of the Glasstron by checking the POWER/ POWER SAVING indicator.
POWER/ POWER
SAVING
indicator
Normal Lit in
green
Power Lit in No save mode
orange
Picture
Normal 100%
picture
Power consumption
5%
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Note
The power saving function of the Glasstron
does not work together with the power management function of your PC.
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Adjusting the RGB signal

It is recommended to adjust the picture after installing the information file included in the supplied Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information disk, or the screen adjustment disk for Macintosh. For details on how to install the information file, refer to the instruction manual "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk/screen adjustment disk for Macintosh".
Note
When you display the picture on both the LCD display of the notebook PC and on the Glasstron, you cannot adjust the picture on the Glasstron because of the mismatch of the output signal frequencies
with some notebook PCs. In this case, change the display mode on your PC to the external monitor
only. Then, change the screen resolution according to the list on "Signal compatibility" (page 35).
VCENT
Turn the jog dial to adjust the center of the picture, then press the jog dial.
HCENT
Turn the jog dial to adjust the center of the picture, then press the jog dial.
TRACKING
Turn the jog dial until the stripes on the picture disappear, then press the jog dial.
TRACKING a
tfl /UXJ •»<] EXEC
SYNC
Turn the jog dial to adju the clearance of the pict then press the jog dial.
H CENT ^ ^ I
Cd ADJ EXEC i
I
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Adjusting the sound and picture (continued)
Adjusting the video signal
CONTRAST
Turn the fog dial to adjust
the contrast, then press the jog dial.
CONTRAST
Til ADJ *6 EXEC
less ■*- more

COLOR

Turn the jog dial to adjust
the color intensity, then
press the jog dial.

Resetting the adjustment to t^e factory preset I*“ /el

AVLS, MEGA BASS, POW
are not reset to the factory
Turn the jog dial to select
RESET in the menu, then press the jog dial.
PC mode
MENU
P EXIT AVLS: OFF
MEGA BASS 0 POWER SAVE : OFF VCENT
H CENT
TRACKING SYNC
Cd SEL ♦(! EXEC M£NiJ EXIT
VIDEO mode
MENU
PEXrr
AVLS: OFF MEGABASS. 0 POWER SAVE : OFF CONTRAST HUE I COLOR
mm
SAVE settings
set level.
COLOUR
IIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIUIIlllll
C(1 AOJ ■»(] EXEC
less ■ 4-
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-► more
HUE
Turn the jog dial to adjust the hue, then press the jog dial.
reddish
CdSEL ♦dEXeC KlENUj EXIT
Note
The settings are retained even when you turn off the power.
greenish
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Using the optional battery pack

If you use a battery pack such as the NP-F550/F750/F950, you can use the Glasstron without connecting to a wail outlet.
Note
You cannot use the Glasstron with the alkaline batteries. Use the AC power adapter (supplied) or the battery pack (not supplied)

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack before use. You can charge the battery pack using the power supply box. If you attach the battery pack as described below, the battery pack charges while you are not using the Glasstron.

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. Power supply To remove the battery pack, while box
sliding ВАТТ RELEASE, puU out the
battery pack. bATT RELEASE
button
Battery pack
Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN connector on the
power supply box. Then, connect the AC power cord to the AC power adapter and to a wall outlet.
Charge the battery pack on a flat place
without vibration.
The CFIARGE lamp lights up. When the
battery pack is fully charged, the CFIARGE lamp goes out.
Battery life and charging time are shown in the table on the next page.
Notes
' If the POWER/POWER SAVING lamp flashes while using the battery pack, charge the battery pack. ’ If the CHARGE lamp flashes, the power supply box or battery pack is malfunctioning. Contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. > Use the supplied AC power adapter only when charging a battery pack. > Battery life may be shorter in a cold environment. This is a typical battery characteristic. > You cannot charge the battery pack in power save mode. Turn off the Glasstron, then it starts
charging the battery pack.
to wall outlet
AC power adapter
to DC IN
CHARGE lamp
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Using the optional battery pack (continued)
Battery pack
NP-F550 NP-F750 NP-F950
» The battery life and charging time may change depending on the conditions < ■ ^se.
You can also use a battery pack such as the NP-500/510/710/F530/F730/F9”0 (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 not with the time counter, but with the indicator.
• The battery life listed above is for PC mode. When you use the Glasstron in video mode, the battery life is reduced to 80% of the PC mode.
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Charging time
Approx. 4 hours Approx. 8 hours Approx. 2 hours Approx. 12 hours Approx. 3 hours
Battery life (fully charged battery, PC ode)
.4pprox. 1 hour

Checking the remaining battery life

When no indication or caution appears on the screen, press the jog dial.
Remaining battery life
Fully
charged
fS] {3 CZ]
When the battery pack is weak, the
following message appecurs on the screen. Replace the battery pack with a charged one.
When using the AC power adapter, the
" " mark appears on the screen.
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THE BATTERY PACK iS EMPTY. REPLACE WITH A CHARGED BATTERY.
-dead
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Precautions

Use
• Operate the product only with the supplied AC power adapter. If you use a
different AC^ower adapter, 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 wall outlet 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 wall outlet, 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 adapter 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 build-up, do no block the ventilation operungs.
• Avoid operating the product at temperatures below 41’F (5°C).
• Do not subject the product to high temperature or direct sunlight. If you dc 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 th instructions in "Checking the screen position alignment" on page 25, to be
sure the screens are aligned. If you find the screens misaligned, have the produc 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 aroimd water. It may cause fire or electric shock. Especially, do not use the product in the bathroom.
• If the product is transported directly froi a cold to a warm location, or if the room temperature has changed suddenly, the picture may be bliured or show poor
color. This is because moisture has condensed on the mirror or 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 chile
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 th product where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
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Precautions (continued) Others
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under’fhe following condihons;
- When the power cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled into the product.
- If the product has been exposed to ram
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 remodel 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 persormel.
• 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 subshtutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Upon completion ot. repairs to the produc.
. -iuncian to oerform checks (as spr :ified h to determine mat th operating conditior
Unplug the produ before cleaning. <
dry, soft cloth, o
moistened with
Do not use an
alcohol or be'
ervice or ; the service
.tme safety
le manufacturer)
jduct IS in safe
i to so certify.
)m the wall outlet i the product with a t cloth slightly
i detergent solution,
jf solvent, such as

Note on c£ ¿g

Use the supplied carrying cases whenever you carry the Glasstron. Put the display unit
into the small case for protection. Put the display unit together with the power supply
box and other accessories into the large
case.
Power supply box
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Error messages

The following error messages may appear to indicate the status of the Glasstron or input signal.

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

The input signal does not match the supported specification. Change the screen resolution on your PC. For details of the signal compatibility, see "Signal compatibility" (page 35).

NO INPUT SIGNAL

The signal is not input.
• Make sure that the PC-VIDEO switch is correctly set.
• Make sure that the connected equipment is turned on.
• Make sure that the your PC is not in the power saving mode.

HIGH TEMPERATURE

The Glasstron temperature is high. Turn off the Glasstron for a while, then turn on again.
Note
If you cover the ventilation hole of the power supply box, an error may occur due to a rise in temperature. In addition, it may cause a fire or malfunction of the unit.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not listed below, contact your Sony de. or i; cal authorized Sony service facility.
Symptom Cause
The picture does not appear.
The picture is dark or dim.
The picture suddenly disappears
The picture has no sound. The sound is noisy.
The volume does not become louder.
The battery pack discharges quickly.
Connections are incorrect.
The signal is not input. The Glasstron enters power save
mode.
When you connect to a notebook type PC, the display mode is set to local display mode (LCD panel of your notebook PC).
You are not wearing the Glasstron correctly.
Adjust the RGB signal
The inside window (where the picture is displayed) is dirty.
A warning was displayed for more than two minutes. (The Glasstron turned off automatically.)
You continued using the Glasstron for six hours. (The Glasstron turns off automahcally after six hours to prevent eye fatigue.)
The battery pack or battenes are dead.
You put off the Glasstron while the
POWER SAVE is set to ON.
The AVLS function is on. Set AVLS in the menu to OFF (page
The equipments are not connected
propely. Sound volume of the connected
computer is inappropriate. The battery pack is not charged
enough. The battery pack is completely dead
Remedy
Connect the eqi .em _orrectly
(pages 15 to 20
Select the cor mput (page 31).
Put the Gla.s s on again to bring the forehea ir to the POWER SAVING Si. JR (page 14).
Change the Display mode. For details, refer to the instruction
manual of your PC.
Put on the Glasstron correctly (pages 21 and 22).
Adjust the brightness with the
BRIGHT control (page 32).
synchronization (page 39). Clean the display unit with a soft,
dry cloth.
Charge the battery pack or replace with new batteries (page 41).
Put the Glasstron on again to bring the forehead near to the POWER SAVING SENSOR (page 14).
Adjust the volume with the VOL control (page 32).
38). Connect the equipments correctly
(pages 15 to 20). Adjust the volume on the computer.
Charge the battery pack fully or use a new one (page 41).
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Symptom
The battery pack is not charged.
The black, red, and green dots do not disappear.
The picture color is different.
The picture gets out of
position in the PC mode.
Noises appear on the picture in the PC mode.
The POWER switch does
not function.
Cause Remedy
The battery pack is not installed properly.
The battery pack is completely dead. Replace the battery pack with a new
The supplied AC power adapter is not used.
The LCD 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 malfunction. (Effective dots; more than 99.999%)
The color interrsity and hue are not
adjusted. The external display output signal
of the connected computer does not match the supported input signal.
The input signal does not match to
the supported specification. See "Signal compatibility" (page 35). In this case, the picture does not appear correctly.
The horizontal frequency of the signal does not match to the supported specification.
In this case, the flicker may appear on the right edge of the picture.
Install the battery pack properly (page 41).
one (page 41). Use the supplied AC-PLM3 AC
power adapter.
Adjust the color inteirsity and hue in the menu screen (page 40).
Change the screen resolution and the vertical frequency on your PC to match the supported output frequency (page 35). Refer to the instruction manual of your PC.
Change the screen resolution or the
vertical frequency of the external display output signal on your PC to match the supported vertical frequency (page 35). Refer to the instruction manual of your PC.
Change the display mode on your PC
to the external monitor only (page
39).
Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet. After three minutes, reconnect the AC power cord.
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Specifications

Power supply
AC power adapter: AC-PLM3
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 16 W
Output voltage 8.4 V, 1.6 A
Battery pack; NP-F550/NP-F750/
NP-F950 (not supplied)
Power consumption
10 W (approx., PC mode) 12 W (approx., VIDEO mode)
Operating temperature
41 °F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature
14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Dimensions
Display unit:
Approx. 5^/sxl 'Vi6 X 3 V; inches
(Approx. 149 X 48 X 86 mm) (w/h/d folded)
Power supply box:
Approx. 2 V-t X 1 ^/s X 6 Vs inches (Approx. 54 X 47 X 160 mm) (w/h/d) not including projecting parts and controls
Mass
. Display unit: Approx. 4.2 oz (120 g)
Power supply box: Approx. 9.2 oz (260 g)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
input
PC mode
RGB signal; HD15
Pin .Assignment
48
Pin No.
1 0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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R (Red) G (Green)
B (Blue)
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GND
R (Red) GND G (Green) GND B (Blue) GND
­GND
11 GND
12
13 14 15
PC AUDIO input;' reo
­SYNC (Horizo: SYNC (Vertic
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mmijack
VIDEO mode
AUDIO/VIDEO input: Special minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
S VIDEO input: 4-pin mini DIN
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
Screen resolution
Horizontal: 832 dots (max.) Vertical: 624 lines (max.)
Supplied accessories
AC power adapter AC-PLM3 (1) AC power cord (1)
RGB signal cable (1) Audio/video cable (special miniplug phono plug) (1) S-video cable (1) Audio/video cable (special miniplug -*—*■
special miniplug) (1)
Audio cable (stereo miniplug) (1)
Adapter for Macintosh (1) Carrying cases (2) Sunshades (1 pair) Operating Instructions (1) Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron
Information Disk (1)
Screen adjustment disk for Macintosh (1)
Warranty (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index

AC power adapter 20
Accessories supplied 13, 48 Adjusting
brightness 32 color 40 ^ hue 40
volume 32
AVLS 36,38
B
Back strap 22 Battery pack 41
C D, E, F, G
Carrying case 44 Charging a battery pack 41 Checking
display unit position 23
screen position 25 Color 40 Connection
battery pack 41 PCs 15 power 20 video equipment 18
Contrast 40
H
Health concerns 7 Hon~ontal position 39 Hue 45
1. J. K, L.
Instructions for safe fit 9
M, N, O
Mega bass 36,38
P,Q
Password 28 Power save 38 Precautions 43
Remaining battery life 42 Resetting
adjustment 40 password 29
S, T, U, V
Safety instructions 6 Safety password 6,9, 28 Screen alignment 26 Screen mode 34
See-through mode 34 Signal compotibility 35 Signal synchronization 39 Stereo earphones 22 Sunshades 22 Supplied accessories 13 S-video 19
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Tracking 39
V
Vertical position 39
w, X, Y, Z
WARNING messages 23­25,33
Warnings for electronic products 10 Wearing the Glasstron 21
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SONY.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Sony Electronics inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product (including any accessories) against defects in material or
workmansnip as follows:
1. LABOR; For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony autho rized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges,
2. PARTS; In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its original oackaging or pacxaging affording an eauai degree of orotection, to anv authorized Sony service facility.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up aoiustments or signal reception prob lems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negli gence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States.
r^roof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice wnich is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU­i.V^R PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of Incidental or conseguential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition,
f you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an imolied warrant lasts does not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which van/ from state to state.
i^or your convenience. Sony Electronics inc. nas established telephone numbers for freauently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you. or for service assistance or resolution of a sevice problem, or for
product information or operation, call;
Sony Direct Response Center
1-(8001-222-7669
or write to;
Sony Direct Response Center
12451 Gateway Bivd. Fort Myers, FL 33913
.'.y
-or an accesson/ or part not available from your authorizea dealer, call:
-(800)-488-SONY (7669)
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Windows® 95! Windows® 98
PC Giasstron
Information Disk
Installation Guide Guide d'installation
Installationsanleitung
Guía de instalación Guida alTinstallazione
Personal LCD Monitor
IP© G ia ss tr o n
PLM-S700/S700E
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
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English
The "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" includes the information file on choosing the correct screen resolurions. When you use Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98, you must match the screen resolution of the Glasstron to the output signal of your computer for optimal Glasstron performance. In order for the Glasstron to receive the output signal from the computer correctly, and to set up the functions of the Glasstron, install the files from the disk onto the hard disk of your computer using Windows 95 or Windows
98.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-EXZ)S and Windows* are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• All other product names menhoned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Installing the "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk"
1 Start Windows 95 or Windows 98.
2 Click [Start], then point to [Settings] and click [Control Panel]. 3 Doubleclick the [Display] icon.
For Windows 95
4 Click the [Setting] tab, then click the [Change Display] button.
5 Click the [Change...] button.
Or
4 Click the [Settings] tab, then click the [Advanced Properties] button.
5 Click the [Monitor] tab on the [Advanced Display Properties] dialog box, then click the [Change (Monitor
Type)] button.
6 Click the [Have Disk...] button on the [Select Device] dialog box. 7 Insert the "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" into the floppy disk drive. 8 Type the drive name of the inserted "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" (Default:
a:\) in the [Copy manufacture’s files from] box in the [Install From Disk] dialog box, and click the [OK]
button. 9 Select the display model you use in the [Models:] box. 10 Restart your computer to apply the new setting.
For Windows 98
4 Click the [Settings] tab, then click the [Advanced Properties] button.
5 Click the [Monitor] tab, then click the [Change] button.
6 Click the [Next] button. 7 Click the radio button beside [Display a list of all the drives in a specific location, so you can select the drive
you want], then click the [Next] button.
8 Click the [Have Disk] button.
9 Insert the "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" into the floppy disk drive. Тзфе the
drive name of the inserted "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" (Default: a:\) in the
[Copy manufacture's files from] box in the [Install From Disk] dialog box, and click the [OK] button. 10 CUck the [Next] button and check the message, then click the [Next] button again. 11 Click the [Finish] button. 12 Click the [Apply] button, then click the [OK] button. 13 Restart your computer to apply the new setting.
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Windows® 9SIWindows® 98
PC Glasstron Information
DiskIScreen adjustment disk
for Macintosh
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PLM-S700/S700E
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English
The "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron Information Disk" and "Screen adjustment disk for
Macintosh" contain the PC Glasstron ADJ Tool for performing the correct screen adjustment.
The "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC Glasstron
Information Disk" includes the information file on choosing the correct screen resolutionsT Refer to the
"Ir\stallation Guide" for the installation procedure.
For Macintosh, refer to the instruction manned
supplied with your computer to set the correct screen resolution.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows* are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compaiues. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Displaying the adjustment screen
Before starting the screen adjustment, be sure to coimect the Glasstron to your computer, and check
the display unit position and the screen position adjustment. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Glasstron. After checking, display the adjustment screen
following the procedures below.
For Windows 95 or Windows 98
1 Start Windows 95 or Windows 98.
2 Insert the "Windows 95/Windows 98 PC
Glasstron Information Disk" into the floppy disk drive.
3 Double-click the [My Computer] icon
4 Double-click the (3 V 2 Floppy] icon.
5 E)ouble-click the [PC Glasstron ADJ Tool] icon.
For Macintosh
1 Start Macintosh.
2 Insert the "Screen adjustment disk for
Macintosh" into the floppy disk drive.
3 Double-click the icon in the Floppy Disk
window.
Notes
• When you use Windows 95 or Windows 98, install the information file included in the supplied Windows 95/ Windows 98 PC Glasstron Ii\formation Disk, and select the correct screen resolution.
• When you use a notebook PC, you may not be able to
perform the screen adjustment correctly. In this case, change the display mode on your notebook PC to the external monitor only.
Adjusting the screen
After the adjustment screen appears, press the MENU button on the power supply box. Perform
the fine adjustment following the procedure below.
VCENT
1 Turn the jog dial to select V CENT, and press the
jog dial.
2 Adjust the line positions by turning the jog dial
to display both the upper and bottom lines (refer to illustration H), and press the jog dial.
H CENT
1 Turn the jog dial to select H CENT, and press
the jog dial.
2 Adjust the line positions by turning the jog dial
to display both the left and right lines (refer to
illustration ID) , and press the jog dial.
Note
If the adjustment is not successful, adjust TRACKING first, then try again.
TRACKING
1 Turn the jog dial to select TRACKING, and press
the jog dial.
2 Adjust the screen by turning the jog dial until
vertical stripes do not appear in area ® of tite
screen (refer to illustration 0), and press the jog dial.
Note
If the tracking is not correct, dim vertical stripes appear. Adjust the tracking again.
SYNC
1 Turn the jog diiil to select SYNC, and press the
jog dial.
2 Adjust the screen by turning the jog dial to clear
the vertical thin lines (refer to illustration 0), <ind press the jog dial.
Notes
• If the frequencies are not synchronized, horizontal noise appears on the vertical thin lines. Adjust to minimize the horizontal noise.
• If the tracking is not correct, horizontal noise appears on the vertical thin lii^s. Adjust the tracking again.
Finishing the screen adjustment
1 Press the MENU button on Ihe power supply
box so that the adjustment screen disappears. 2 Click the screen when the pointer appears. 3 Eject the floppy disk.
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