Vuzix Wrap 1200VR User Manual

Wrap

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1200VR

Video Eyewear

User Guide

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 4

Vuzix Hardware Product Limited Warranty 6

Remedies 6
How to Obtain Technical Support 7
How to Obtain Warranty Support 7
Limitation of Liability 7
Duration of Implied Warranties 8

Wrap 1200VR Overview 9

Setup 10

Getting to Know Your Eyewear 15

Display Settings 15
Computer Operating System 15
Wrap Noise-Isolating Earphones 15
Nose Bridge 16
Focus Adjustment 17
Eye Separation Adjustment 17
Accutilt® Adjustment 18
Wrap Tracker 6TC 18
Control Box Buttons 20
OSD Controls & Options 21

VR Manager 3.x 25

Calibrator 26
Drift 28
Vuzix Extensions Monitor 29
Extension Notes 29
Enabling Extensions 30

Detecting Installed Applications 31
Enabling Extension 32
Misc. Tools 32

Cleaning 35

Support Services 36

FCC Compliance 37

Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 38

Important Safety Instructions

Follow these safety instructions when using or handling your VUZIX Video Eyewear to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons and property.

1. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

2. Use the product only for its intended use, as described in this manual.

3. Close supervision is needed when this product is used by or near children.

4. Children under the age of seven (7) are still learning to focus and track with their eyes. Their
vision is still immature. For these reasons, THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SEVEN (7).

5. A very small portion of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain
kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily environment. These
persons may also experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing
certain video games on regular monitors, including the use of a display system such as this. These
effects can be increased due to the large size of the video screens in this device. As a result consult
a physician if you have any epileptic condition before using this device or if you experience any of
the following symptoms while using this device: altered vision, muscle twitching, other
involuntary movements, loss of awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/or
convulsions.

6. Immersive video, whether viewed on a regular TV, a movie theater screen or a VUZIX video
display, can potentially have adverse effects on the user, including: motion sickness, perceptual
after effects, disorientation, decreased postural stability, and eye strain. Take frequent breaks to
lessen the potential of these effects, as is commonly suggested for other items, such as keyboards
and computer monitors, that you may tend to fixate or concentrate on. If your eyes show signs of
fatigue or dryness or if any of the above symptoms are noted, immediately discontinue use of this
device and do not resume using it for at least 30 minutes after the symptoms have fully subsided.

7. Permanent or temporary hearing loss or impairment can result from excessive volume levels
emitted from the headphones. Always adjust the volume to a safe level BEFORE wearing the
product or headphones.

8. Always be aware of the world around you. This product will immerse you in realistic sights and
sounds, possibly causing you to forget about the real world around you and the threats to your
well being and the well being of others. DO NOT use this product near stairs, balconies, or other
things that can be tripped over, run into, knocked down or fallen over. This product should only
be used while you are seated and never while using sharp or potentially dangerous objects,
operating any form of mechanical device, driving motor vehicles, or performing any act that
normally requires you to see and/or be aware of your surroundings.

9. This product may be tethered to a power outlet and cables may extend between components.
Be careful that these cords do not tangle around you or pose a potential threat to the safety of
others.

10. Do not disassemble this product. If service work is required, contact VUZIX using the
Support contact information shown in this manual.

11. Do not pull or yank on the cable, kink any of the cables or tie them in sharp or tight knots.
Do not hang the product or allow it to be suspended by any of its cables. To disconnect cables,
pull on the cable connector. Cables damaged by such actions are not covered by the product’s
limited warranty.

12. Do not drop, strike, or cause any portion of the product to be struck or shaken aggressively.
Such actions may damage the product and void your warranty.

13. Save these instructions for future reference.

Immediately unplug the product from external power sources if:

• Liquid has been sprayed, splashed or poured on the product.

• Any component of the product has been dropped or damaged.

• The product exhibits any distinct change in performance.

Battery Safety Instructions

Batteries contain toxic materials. Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Dispose of batteries in a method that is consistent with your local laws and regulations.

Vuzix Hardware Product Limited Warranty

Vuzix warrants that your Vuzix hardware product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship for the length of time specified in the Warranty Period (one year), beginning from
the date of purchase. If your Vuzix hardware product is used for commercial purposes (including
rental or lease) the Warranty Period shall be reduced to only ninety (90) days from date of
purchase. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is
limited to the original purchaser and does not apply to anyone else, including anyone to whom
You later make any transfer or sale. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights that vary under local laws, some of which are not affected by the warranties in
this Limited Warranty.

This Limited Warranty does not cover, and no warranty of any kind is provided with respect to
any subjective or aesthetic aspects of the hardware product. Vuzix does not warrant that the
operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error-free. The limited warranty stated above is
the only warranty made to You and is provided in lieu of all other express or implied warranties
and conditions (except for any non-disclaimable implied warranties that exist), including any
created by any other documentation or packaging. No information or suggestions (oral or in a
record) given by Vuzix, its agents, affiliates, dealers or suppliers or its or their employees or agents,
shall create a warranty or condition or expand the scope of this Limited Warranty.

Any software distributed with the hardware product by Vuzix with or without the Vuzix brand
name is not covered under this Limited Warranty. Refer to the licensing agreement accompanying
the software (viewable upon its installation), for details of your rights with respect to its use.

Remedies

Vuzix’s entire liability and Your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at Vuzix’
option, (1) to repair or replace all or part of the hardware, 2) exchange the hardware with a
product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at
least functionally equivalent to the original product, or (3) to refund the price paid by You less
reasonable depreciation based on your actual use, provided that the hardware is returned to the
point of purchase or such other place as Vuzix may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated
itemized receipt. Except where prohibited by applicable law, all shipping and handling costs
associated with transport (including packaging) for warranty service shall be at Your expense.
Vuzix may, at its option, use new or refurbished or used parts in good working condition to repair

or replace any hardware product. Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer or for any
additional period of time that may be applicable in Your jurisdiction. This warranty does not
cover problems or damage resulting from (1) Acts of God, power surge, misuse, abuse, negligence,
accident, wear and tear, mishandling, misapplication, or other causes unrelated to defects in the
hardware device (2) any unauthorized repair, modification, tampering or disassembly; (3)
improper operation or maintenance, usage not in accordance with product instructions or
connection to improper voltage supply; or (3) use of consumables, such as replacement batteries,
not supplied by Vuzix except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law.

How to Obtain Technical Support

Technical support is defined as assistance with questions on issues about the Vuzix hardware
product. Technical support for hardware and its software is available for the first ninety (90) days
from date of product purchase. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase
or lease of the product, is Your proof of the purchase or lease date. You may be required to
provide proof of purchase or lease as a condition of receiving software technical support. The
addresses and technical service contact information for Vuzix can be found in the documentation
accompanying your product and on the web at our global site: www.vuzix.com.

How to Obtain Warranty Support

Vuzix is the warrantor under this Limited Warranty. Before submitting a warranty claim, we
recommend You visit the support section at www.vuzix.com for technical assistance. Warranty
claims cannot be processed through the point of purchase and any other product related questions
should be addressed directly to Vuzix. The addresses and customer service contact information for
Vuzix can be found in the documentation accompanying Your product and on the web at our
global site at www.vuzix.com, which will also identify any Vuzix subsidiary or branch serving
Your country and its local address. You may also write to: Vuzix Sales Support, 75 Town Centre
Drive, Rochester, NY 14623, USA.

Limitation of Liability

VUZIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR

COMMERCIAL LOSS FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
YOUR PRODUCT EVEN IF VUZIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to You, but the remainder of this Limited Warranty shall remain in full force and effect.

Duration of Implied Warranties

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD STATE ABOVE FOR YOUR
PRODUCT. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to You. Please note that in the European Union, any
warranty period less than two years shall be increased to two years except in the case of use for
commercial purposes.

Wrap 1200VR Overview

The widescreen Wrap 1200VR video eyewear is the most advanced and versatile virtual reality
eyewear system available in today’s consumer electronics market. It displays standard 2D or
stereoscopic 3D video in 4:3 and 16:9 widescreen aspect ratios, enables personal fit and display
adjustment, includes 3-DoF (Degrees of Freedom) head tracking and works with virtually all of
today’s Windows based laptop and desktop personal computers.

The Wrap 1200VR is based upon the Vuzix Wrap 1200 series of video eyewear. What
differentiates the “VR” model from the base Wrap 1200 eyewear is the substitution of the battery
powered audio/video Control Box and cabling for a Wrap VGA Adapter (Control Box) and the
addition of a Wrap Tracker 6TC.

Tip: Users wishing to use a Wrap 1200VR to watch video from a portable media player or use a

console gaming system that supports composite or component video can purchase an
optional Control Box supporting these interfaces. See the Vuzix website (www.vuzix.com) for
additional information.

Standard mono or 2D video and side-by-side or anaglyph stereoscopic 3D video can be displayed
on the Wrap 1200VR. Viewing in 3D video requires 3D content in a compatible format. Head
tracking requires tracker support in the application.

Setup

Download the Wrap 1200VR software and documentation package from www.vuxiz.com/dd.

Read the important Safety and Warranty information provided with this product

before proceeding.

1. Install the “VR Manager” software onto your computer.

Install the VR Manager software first, before connecting your Wrap 1200VR to your
computer. This ensures the correct drivers and resources are available when your eyewear and
VGA Control Box are connected.

Note: If you have a prior version of VR Manager or iWear VR920 software installed on your

computer, uninstall its software before installing the current version of VR Manager.

To install VR Manager:

 Run the “VR_Manager_Installer.exe” application provided in the Wrap 1200VR

software package downloaded from www.vuzix.com/dd.

2. Plug the earphones into your eyewear.

Interchangeable removable earphones are provided with the Wrap 1200VR. They come
complete with three sizes noise-isolators.

 Plug an earphone into the round connectors above and to the outside each of the

displays.

3. Plug in the Wrap Tracker 6TC

The Wrap Tracker 6TC is a 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) tracker that plugs directly into
the Wrap 1200VR display module.

 Plug the tracker into the port on the back of the display module near the right temple.

Later in the setup procedure, it will be calibrated using the VR Manager software.

4. Connect the eyewear to the Control Box.

 Plug the cable from the eyewear into the matching port on the VGA Control Box.

The black side of the connector blade faces up, toward the button side of the Control Box.

Optional Control Boxes for composite or component devices, such as a console gaming
system or an iPhone, are available from Vuzix (www.vuzix.com).

The VGA Control Box provided with the Wrap 1200VR provides VGA and USB
connectors.

Note: The Wrap 1200VR and its software is designed for a Windows based computer system.

Though some other devices and computer systems may provide compatible connections,
some Wrap eyewear and accessories features may not work as intended on those systems.

5. Connect the Control Box VGA cable to a VGA port or adapter on your computer.

 Connect the Control Box VGA cable to a VGA or compatible video port on your

computer.

A VGA to DVI Adapter (included) can be used for the video connection.

6. Connect the Control Box USB cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.

 Connect the Control Box USB cable to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.

If a USB hub is used it must be a powered hub and if a USB extension cable is used, it must
be a USB 2.0 compliant cable.

7. Configure your computer’s display settings.

For your computer must be configured with the proper display settings for video to be
displayed in your Wrap eyewear. The video must be configured for two monitors (your
desktop or laptop monitor and the eyewear) to display the same video at a common
supported resolution. If this is not configured correctly, you’ll see only a blue screen.

The following are the steps for configuring this under Windows 7 – you may have to modify
these steps for other versions of Windows.

 Open Window’s Screen Resolution Control Panel.

 From the “Multiple displays:” drop list, select “Duplicate these displays”

 From the “Resolution:” drop list, choose “1280x720”.

Note: Supported display resolutions are: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x720.

 Click on “Advanced Settings”.

 Select the “Monitor” tab.

 Select a “Screen refresh rate:” of “60 Hertz”.

8. Adjust the nose bridge length and nose pad fit.

 Adjusted the reach of the nose bridge and nose pad position to place your eyewear

comfortably on your face with the displays directly in front of your eyes.

9. Adjust the left & right eye focus, if required.

Though the Wrap 1200 series of video eyewear will fit over many styles of eyeglasses, you
can also adjust the left and right eye focus.