Sony ERS-31L manual

Operating Instructions 4-664-548- 11 (1)[...]

2 For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Safety Information Owner’ s Record The model number and serial number are located inside the cov er of the unit and on the side of the supplied A C adapter . Record the serial n umber in the space provided belo w . Refer to the model and serial number whene ver you call upon your Sony AIBO Customer Link. M[...]

3 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTER Y LITHIUM ION B A TTERY DISPOSE OF PR OPERL Y Y ou can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center . Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or b usiness trash may be prohibited. For the Son y AIBO Customer Link call 1-800-427-2988 in the United State[...]

4 Regulatory Infor mation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

5 For Customers in Eur ope and Australia Safety Information W ARNING • T o pre vent f ir e or shock hazard, do not e xpose the robot to rain or moisture. • T o a void electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.) (page 8) • Periodically examine the A C adapter for [...]

6 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BA TTER Y ! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. ! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-301B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. ! The battery pack used in this device may present a f ire or chemical burn hazard if mis[...]

7 Regulatory Infor mation This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Saf ety Standards. T oy Directi ve 88/378/EEC, EN50088/96 + A1/96 + A2/97, EN71-1/98, DIN EN 71-2/01.94, DIN EN 71-3/03.95 EMC Directi ve 89/336/EEC EMI EN55022/98, EN55014/93 + A1/97+A2/99, EN50081-1/92 EMS : EN55024/98, EN55014-2/97, EN61000-3-2/95, EN610[...]

8 Sony Corporation 6-7-35 Kitashinagaw a, Shinagawa-ku, T okyo 141-0001 J AP AN Please keep all information for future reference. Customer Support Ho w can you contact the AIBO Customer Link? In the U.S.A. and Canada: Call 1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.) Email address: aibosupport@info.sel.son y .com  2002 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in p[...]

9 T able of Contents Intr oduction What is AIBO? ............................................................................... 12 ERS-31L ......................................................................................... 13 Checking the supplied accessories ................................................. 15 Index to parts and controls ..[...]

10 When not playing with AIBO ........................................................ 35 Pausing AIBO .......................................................................... 35 Replacing the battery pack ............................................................. 36 Setting the v olume level of the m usical tone ..............................[...]

11 Introduction Introduction This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS-31L.[...]

12 What is AIBO? “ AIBO” is the name given to the Son y entertainment robot. Dev eloped to encourage human and robot interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles. The name “ AIBO” is coined from the words “ A.I. (Artificial Intellig ence), ” “eye” and “robot. ” In Ja panese, the word “aibou” m[...]

13 Introduction ERS-31L T o comfortably coexist with people, AIBO ERS-31L was designed with four le gs, a head, and a tail, and a total of fifteen internal motors that enable it to walk, sit, or lie do wn in a na tural way . It can also use its horn light to express emotions. “OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system[...]

14 AIBO-war e “Memory Sticks” T o play with AIBO ERS-31L, you must provide it with optional AIBO-ware “Memory Stick, ” a variety of which are av aila ble, depending on ho w you want to enjoy your AIBO. W ithout AIBO-ware, AIBO is just like a body without a mind. AIBO-ware loaded from a “Memory Stick” works as AIBO’ s mind and determin[...]

15 Introduction Checking the supplied accessories Check to make sure you ha ve the follo wing items before you play with AIBO. x A C adapter ERA-201P1 (1) x A C adapter con version plug* (1) x Lithium ion battery pack ERA-301B1 (1) x Stand (1) x Pink ball (1) x Documentation • AIBO Operating Instructions • Congratulations on becoming a new AIBO[...]

16 Index to parts and controls AIBO exterior Notes • Do not attach stickers on AIBO’ s color camera ( 6 ) or distance sensor ( 5 ). • Do not attach stickers onto or insert an ything into AIBO’ s joints or other movable parts. • When lifting AIBO, firmly grasp it by its back (page 33). Ne ver lift it by its head, ears, collar , legs, or ta[...]

17 Introduction 1 Mode indicator (located behind the horn) Sho ws AIBO’ s operation mode. 2 Horn light Lights up in various colors to indicate AIBO’ s emotional state. 3 Head A switch within AIBO’ s head detects movement whene ver you gently push AIBO’ s head upward or downward . 4 Stereo microphone Allows AIBO to pick up surr ounding sound[...]

18 AIBO’ s inner unit The illustration shows AIBO with its cover remo ved. Note Do not touch the charging terminal with y our hand. Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact. Shutter f or charging terminal * Serial number sticker (inside the battery pack compartment)[...]

19 Introduction 1 Charging terminal Connect the supplied AC adapter here with the supplied AC adapter con version plug. When AIBO is placed on the supplied stand with an optional Energy Station Core installed, this terminal directly touches AIBO’ s internal battery pack to charge it. 2 V OLUME s witch Used to adjust the volume of the speaker in f[...]

20 Stand 1 Stand Place AIBO on the stand w hile it is in pause mode or while it is charging. 2 Decoration plate Remove this plate when the optional Energy Station Core is attached to the stand. Note The supplied stand is for use with AIBO ERS-310 series only .[...]

21 Charging the battery pack Charging the batter y pack This chapter explains ho w to charge AIBO’ s battery pack.[...]

22 Inserting the batter y pack The battery pack supplied with AIBO comes partially charged. It is recommended that you charge the battery pack fully before you play with AIBO. T o charge the battery pack, first insert it as described below . 1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body , turn it upside down, and remov e its cover by pushing the mark towards A[...]

23 Charging the battery pack 2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arr ow until it clicks into place, and then replace the co ver . For details on ho w to replace the battery pack, see page 36. Push here.[...]

24 Charging the batter y pack Y ou can use the supplied AC adapter and the con version plug to charg e the battery pack while it is inserted into AIBO. It is recommended that you charge the battery pack at room temperature (10 ° to 30 ° C (50 ° to 86 ° F)). At room temperature, it takes about 2 hours to fully char ge the battery pack. 1 Connect[...]

25 Charging the battery pack 2 Open the charging terminal shutter on the cov er ( 1 ) and connect the con version plug to the charg ing terminal ( 2 ). The con version plug attaches by magnet. Note Do not remov e the cover when attaching the con version plug. Removing the cov er may prev ent the con version plug from connecting properly to the term[...]

26 4 Connect the A C adapter to a wall outlet. When AIBO is connected to the A C adapter , it will not enter active mode e ven when you press the pause button. While char ging The back light lights up orange. When charging has finished The back light turns off. Back light[...]

27 Charging the battery pack Notes • If the bac k light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, check that the battery pack is inserted correctly . If the flashing of the back light persists, contact AIBO Customer Link (page 8). • If y ou connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in activ e mode, AIBO will change to pause mode [...]

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29 Playing with AIBO Playing with AIBO This chapter explains procedures that are necessary for playing with AIBO, such as inserting the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick, ” adjusting the v olume of the musical tones, and replacing the battery pack. Note that optional AIBO-ware is required in order to play with AIBO.[...]

30 Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick” T o play with AIBO , insert an optional “Memory Stick” into AIBO. For details, refer to the “User’ s Guide” supplied with the respective AIBO-ware “Memory Stick. ” When you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick, ” it enters clinic mode in which AIBO’ s sensors an[...]

31 Playing with AIBO Notes • Lift AIBO by the body , not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar. Y our finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body . • AIBO’ s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it. • Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the ter[...]

32 Removing the “ Memory Stick ” Before removing the “Memory Stick” from AIBO, press the pause b utton on AIBO’ s back to make AIBO pause, and then remove the co ver to conf irm that the “Memory Stick” access indicator is turned of f. Press the Z button on AIBO’ s inner unit, and then remove the “Memory Stick. ” Note The “Memo[...]

33 Playing with AIBO Starting up AIBO 1 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below . Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap. Notes • If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long na p, it may tend to fall often, fail to go forw ard, or hav e a tendency to jam up. • Be sure to place AIBO on the fl[...]

34 2 Push and release the pause b utton on AIBO’ s back. AIBO’ s pause mode is canceled and the back light lights up green. W ait for a while until AIBO starts to move under the control of the inserted AIBO-ware “Memory Stick. ” Note If an abnormality occurs or if you catch your finger in one of AIBO’ s joints, press the pause button on A[...]

35 Playing with AIBO When not playing with AIBO W e recommend that you charge the battery pack (page 24) so that AIBO will be ready to play at an y time. Pausing AIBO Press the pause button on AIBO’ s back. The back light flashes green, and then turns off after a while . Place AIBO on the supplied stand at this time. Notes • Befor e placing AIB[...]

36 Back light Replacing the batter y pack It is possible to use the supplied AC ada pter and the con version plug to char ge the battery pack while it is still inserted into AIBO. Y ou can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged. Note Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA-301B1. 1 Press the pause b utton a[...]

37 Playing with AIBO B A TT Z latch 2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body , turn it upside down, and remov e its cov er by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail. Notes • Lift AIBO by the body , and not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar . Y our finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body . • AIBO’ s surface[...]

38 Notes • When removing the battery pack, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall. • When the “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up, the battery pack is locked. Removing it forcibly at this time may dama ge AIBO. 4 Insert the charged battery pack in the dir ection of the arro w until the pack clicks into place, then replac[...]

39 Playing with AIBO Setting the volume level of the musical tone Before setting the volume le vel, be sure to press the pause button on the back to make AIBO pause . 1 Grasp AIBO’ s body securely , tur n it upside down, and remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail. Notes • Lift AIBO by the body , not by its extremities. Do no[...]

40 2 Slide the VOLUME switch to adjust the v olume level, then r eplace the cover . T o increase the volume lev el, slide the switch to wards the + position; to decrease the volume le vel, slide it to wards the – position. When you release the switch, it returns to the center position. There are four volume le vels, including mute. Each time you [...]

41 Additional information Additional infor mation This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide, and other information concerning AIBO.[...]

42 Notes on use T o prev ent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe the follo wing precautions. On handling AIBO • Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations, on an incline, or at a place where it might fall. • Do not press do wn hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow . • Do not drop or shake AIBO as this may damage AIBO or c[...]

43 Additional information • Do not allo w AIBO to get wet. • Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO’ s mov ements. • Do not touch the lens of the color camera or distance sensor directly with your hand. • Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the distance sensor . • Do not point the color camera at the sun, whether AIBO i[...]

44 Moisture condensation If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on AIBO’ s inside or outside surface, causing damage. If moisture condensation has occurred, wait for about one hour before oper ating AIBO . On handling the AC adapter • Be sure to use only the supplied A C adapter to charge AIBO’ s [...]

45 Additional information On cleaning • Clean AIBO with a c lean, dry , soft c loth. • Do not use v olatile solvents that may damage AIBO’ s surface finish. • When cleaning with chemical fabric, see its instructions.[...]

46 T roubleshooting Before contacting the AIBO Customer Link regarding a problem, we recommend that you use clinic mode to check AIBO’ s balance and sensor s, and refer to “Symptoms and remedies” (page 50). Clinic mode If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick, ” AIBO enters clinic mode in which its sensors and oth[...]

47 Additional information Check list for clinic mode Item Procedure Head switc h (inside the head) Horn light Mode indicator Back light P ause button T ail switch Operation of the tail switch and AIBO’s overall balance 1 Push the tail switch to AIBO’ s right for three seconds. AIBO does the following sequence of actions: walks forward, walks ba[...]

48 Item Procedure Sensitivity of the paw switches 1 Rotate the tail switch once. AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out. 2 T ouch a paw switch. AIBO pulls in the touched paw . 3 Rotate the tail switch again. AIBO resumes the r epetition of the original sequence of actions again: stands up, sits down, lies down. Y ou can rotate in either directio[...]

49 Additional information Item Procedure Sensitivity of the distance sensor 1 Rotate the tail switch once. AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out. 2 Place your hand or other object over the distance sensor (AIBO’ s nose). When the distance sensor detects the object, a beep is emitted. (When the volume level of the musical tone is set to mute, [...]

50 Symptoms and r emedies If you experience an y of the following dif ficulties, use this table to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer Link (page 8). Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO does not move. AIBO has been picked up from the floor or an object is caught in one of AIBO’s joints. c Place AIBO on the flo[...]

51 Additional information Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO does not react to release of the pause button. The battery pack is not inserted or it is not fully inserted. c Insert the battery pack fully (page 22). Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again. The battery pack is drained. c Charge the battery pack or r eplace with the charged one. The AC a[...]

52 Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO continues to emit a sad melody and does not move when the pause button is released. • The insertion of a “Memory Stick” without any AIBO-ware. • The insertion of a “Memory Stick” that is not intended for AIBO ERS-31L. It takes a long time for AIBO to start moving. AIBO is loading the data from the “Memory [...]

53 Additional information Symptom Cause/Remedy The back light flashes in orange. There may be a pr oblem with the battery pack. c Check that the battery pack is inserted correctly . If the flashing of the back light persists, contact AIBO Customer Link (page 8). AIBO does not chase the supplied ball. When no AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is inserted[...]

54 Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only) SONY ELECTR ONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follo ws: 1. PR ODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, at its option, either repair or replace the defecti ve parts and/or the Product ( i.e ., AIBO[...]

55 Additional information This warranty does not co ver the cost of remov al or reinstallation, cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, ab use, negligence of, or to an y part of the Product. This warranty does not co ver lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of the Product, or other consequential loss or damage due to improp[...]

56 REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PR OVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMED Y OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NO T BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMA GES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PR ODUCT . EXCEPT T O THE EXTENT PR OHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W , ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS [...]

57 Additional information Service procedur e (for the U.S.A. only) 1 . Contact the AIBO Customer Link. The E-mail address is aibosupport@info.sel.sony .com and its toll free number is 1-800-427-2988. 2 . If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair , follow the procedure described below . a. The AIBO Customer Link will giv e you[...]

58 Specifications AIBO CPU 64-bit RISC processor Main memory 32MB Supplied application media “Memory Stick” for AIBO Mov able parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Leg: 3 de grees of freedom × 4 (15 degrees of freedom in total) Inputs Charging terminal Input switches V OLUME switch RESER VED switch V ideo input 100,000-pixel CMOS image sensor Audio[...]

59 Additional information Storage temperature –10° C to 60° C (–4° F to 140° F) Storage humidity 10 % to 90 % (not condensed) Storage wet-bulb temperature Less than 29° C (84° F ) Stand Dimensions Approx. 109 × 97 × 228 mm (4 3 / 8 × 3 7 / 8 × 9 inches) (w/h/ d) Mass Approx. 180 g (6 oz) (including the battery pack and the “Memory S[...]

60 Lithium ion battery pack Battery used Lithium ion type battery Main output voltage 7.4 V DC Capacity 1700 mAh Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) (temperature gradient less than 10°C (50°F)/hour) Operating humidity 10% to 80% (not condensed) Operating wet-bulb temperature Less than 29°C (84°F) Storage temperature –20°C t[...]

61 Additional information Index A AC adapter .................................. 15, 24 AC adapter conversion plug ..... 15, 24 AIBO Cleaning ...................................... 45 Handling ..................................... 42 Pausing ........................................ 35 Starting up .................................. 33 AIBO Customer L[...]

62 S Shutter for charging terminal ... 18, 25 Speaker ............................................... 17 Stand ............................................. 15, 20 Stereo micr ophone ............................ 17 T T ail switch .......................................... 17 V V olume level ...................................... 39 VOLUME switch ..[...]

Designer of AIBO ERS-31L Katsura Moshino Artist/Illustrator/Visual Creator Born in 1968, Katsura Moshino began doing illustration and artwork for the night club scene in the mid-80s. He has produced cutting-edge and highly original work in Japan and abroad in a wide variety of areas, including CD jackets, music magazines, advertising, product desig[...]

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