Sony PLM-S700 User Manual
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,
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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.
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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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.
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
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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."
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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 Glasstron (continued)
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
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to audio/video outputs
Video (yellow)
Audio L (white)
Audio R (red)
Camcorder, etc.
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Audio/video cable (supplied)
(special miniplug *—*■ special miniplug)
: Signal flow
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