Sony HMZ-T3W manual

4-471-977- 11 (1) HMZ-T3W Head Mounted Display Reference Guide Before Initial Use Refer to the “Startup Guide” for instructions on connecting the system, wearing the un it, and completing init ial settings.[...]

2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatu s to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tableclot hs, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for exampl e, lighted candles). To reduce the risk of fire or electric [...]

3 Important Safety Inst ructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean on ly wi th dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ve ntilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat s[...]

4 Regulatory Information You are cautioned th at any changes or modifications not expres sly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co -located or operated in conjuncti on with any other antenna or transmitter. The following FCC/IC statement applies on ly to the version of this mode[...]

5 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (app licable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection syste ms) This sym bol on the prod uct, the battery or on the packaging indicate s that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteri es this symbol [...]

6 Watching Video with the Head Moun ted Display • Some people may experience discom fort (such as eye strain, fatigue, nausea, or motion sickness) while watching video images or playing games. Son y recommends that all view ers take regular breaks while wa tching video images or playing g ames. The le ngth and frequency of necessary breaks will v[...]

7 Power Supply Position the AC adap tor near the wall outlet (mains) used . In case of strange noises, fum es, or smoke from the sy stem, immediately unplu g the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn all power off . Only pressing the power button on the head mounted un it or the processo r unit will no t turn the system off completely. AC Adaptor • [...]

8 natural materials that generate less static electricity. Lens Care • Handl e the lenses on the head mounted unit carefully to avoid smears or scratches. If the lens es become dirty, wipe them gently with a soft lens- cleaning cloth. • Do not use liquid solu tions, such as lens- cleaning fluid, water, or alcohol- based cleaners. • Do not imp[...]

9 plug to unplu g it. Pulling by th e headphone cord itself may damage it. • Earbu ds may deteriorate after ex tended use or storage. Wireless Communication • Although this system is equipped with an encryption function for its wireless communication, pay high attention to possible interception. Do not use the system for sen ding/receivin g sen[...]

10 Health Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

11 Make sure the following items are included with the system after purchase. If any items are missing, contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service center. For installation of the supplied accessories, refer to the “Startup Guide.” • AC power cord (mains lead) (2) Use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) only with this syst[...]

12 For connection and wearing of the sy stem, refer to the “Startup Guide.” Head Mounted Unit Parts and Controls Top headband strap Forehead supporter Lens span adjusters Control buttons (  /  /  /  , MENU*) VOL +/– buttons  (Power On/Standby) button Press and hold the button for more than one second to turn the system power on[...]

13 Battery Unit (Front) Processor Unit (Front/Top) Processor Unit (Rear) Micro USB ja ck HDMI IN/MHL jack WIRELESS (Wireless Link) indicator  (Power) indicato r Ventilation slot (rear) Ventilation slot (top)  /  (Power On/Standby) button INPUT button POWER indicator PASS THROUGH indicator  (Headphone) j ack HDMI INPUT 1/2/3 ind icators [...]

14 Indicators The indicators on the battery unit and processor unit show the statuses of this system. For alerts by the indicators , see “Warning by the indic ator” in “Troubleshooting” (page 46). Indication Status Battery Unit  (Power) indicator Lit in green Power On (not charging ) Lit in orange Power On or Off (during charging ) Unlit[...]

15 When the system is to be used for the first time or the battery is exhausted, recharge the battery. For details on charging, refer to the “Startup Guide.” Connect the AC-UD10 AC adaptor (small) and the AC power cord to the battery unit to start charging. The  (power) in dicator is lit in orange during charging , and the indicator goes dar[...]

16 Connect the processor unit and the battery unit wirelessly. Installation Examples an d Communication Distan ce The processor unit and the battery unit of this system each has an antenna for wireless communication on the side wi th the SONY logo. When wirelessly connecting the processor unit and the batte ry unit, install them referring to the fo[...]

17 Using the Stand 1 Fix the supplied stand to the battery unit. Insert the projection of the stand into the hole on the bottom of the battery unit. 2 Place the battery unit facing the SONY logo side toward the processor unit. After using Remove the stand from the battery unit and hook it on the cable of the battery unit. Checking the Strength of R[...]

18 – When the processor unit or battery u nit is installed in a rack with a door or in a metal rack – When the process or unit and the battery unit are i nstalled in the sa me rack • In th e following cases, the condition of wireless commu nication is temporarily degraded owin g to a change in the environment, causing di sturbance in video an[...]

19 The system can be used by connecting the battery unit directly to playback equipment using an HDMI cable. With this connection, you can use the system where there is no AC power supply. An MHL device can be connected using the MHL cable (sold separately). * For conne cting an MHL device , use the MHL cable (sold se parately), or for connecti ng [...]

20 The head mounted unit can be adjusted in several ways to ensure a personalized, comfortable fit. For a more comfortable fi t, always adjust the head mounted unit before putting it on. When fitting the head mounted unit for th e first time after purchase, refer to the “Startup Guide.”  Adjusting the fo rehead supporter The forehead support[...]

21  Light bloc ker The top light blocke rs are detachable. If external light reflected on the screens is distracting, attach the light blockers. The upper-left light bloc ker is labeled “L,” and the upper-right one, “R.” Attach the correct top light blocker on e ach si de by pushing the tabs into the three holes on the top of the lens se[...]

22 For a Comfortable Fit Have the weight of th e head mounted unit balanced between your forehead and the back of your head Wear the head mounted unit so that it feels balanced betwe en the forehead supporter and bottom headband, and after repositioning it to bring the lenses in front of your eyes, make sure it fits securely. Be sure to leave a spa[...]

23 Attaching and Replacing Earbuds Bass may be inaudible unless earbuds fit well. For a better listening experience, try a different earbud size or adjust the position of the earbuds, so that they fit perfectly in your ears. Medium-sized earbuds are initially attached to the headphones, at the time of purchase. If the earbuds feel uncomfortable, tr[...]

24 • Connecting c ord holder • Forehead supporter cushion • Headband adjuster cushion • Stand When these consumables break or show signs of wear, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony service center. * Optional replace ment earbuds can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer. Replacing t he forehead supporter cushion or headband adjuste[...]

25 Confirm screen alignment by referring to the confir mation screen displayed initially after lens span adjustment. Screens on the head mounted unit are described below, with an explanation of how to confirm alignment. The display section of the head mounted unit consists of two small screens, on the left and right. Images on each screen overlap t[...]

26 Correct Display For correct display, slide th e lens span adjusters as needed so that all three “  ” marks and the horizon tal line intersect. It is acceptable if the “  ” marks and the horizontal line intersect in a position other than the center of the screen. Incorrect Display If even one of the “  ” marks and the horizon[...]

27 Setting menus can be accessed at any time to change or adjust a variety of system settings, such as video picture quality, audio output format, and 3D display format. To view the menus, press the MENU button on the head mounted unit. Basic Menu Operations 1 Press the MENU button on the head mounted unit. 2 Press the  /  button to select th[...]

28 Menus Default settings are underlined. Information Identifies input signals (vid eo and audio signals) from equipment connected to the system and shows various types of info rmation. “Unsupported signal” indicates that the input signal is incompatible with the system, and “No signal” is shown when no signals are input. Lens span adjustme[...]

29 3D Settings Reset Resets all “3D Settings” items to the original default values. 3D Display Manually se lect the displa y form at for 3D content. Available settings vary depending on whether the source signal includ es a 3D format identification signal, as follows. For 3D content without a 3D format identification signal Side-by-Side: Select[...]

30 Display Auto 3D On : Automatically switches to 3D display mode when a 3D format identification signal is detected. If the 3D format identification signal is no longer detected, the system will automatically switch to 2D display mode. Off: Deactivates this function. • If images do not appea r in 3D when “Auto 3D” is se t to “On,” try ch[...]

31 Color Temperat ure Adjusts image color temperature. Natural: Automatically optimizes color temperature for each “Picture Mode,” based on characteristics of human vision. Cool: Cool blue color tones. Medium: Color tones between “Cool” and “Warm 1/ Warm 2.” Warm 1/Warm 2: Warm red color tones. “Warm 2” is redder than “Warm 1.” [...]

32 24p True Cinema On : Displays 24 fp s video faithful ly at 24 fps. Cinemati c content of this kind is available on Blu-ray disc. Provides a viewing experi ence similar to that in theaters. Off: Deactivates this function . 24 fps video signals are displayed after upconversion to 60 fps. • When “Pan el Drive Mode” is s et to “Clear,” the[...]

33 Sound • The Sound menu items (exce pt “A/V SYNC”) ar e avail able only when the proc essor unit is connecte d. Note Reset Resets all “Sound” settings to the original default values. Surround Standard : Standard acoustic setting, providing a spacious sound stage for a range of content. Cinema: Emphasizes a natural so und stage rivaling [...]

34 DTS Neo:6 Selects matrix decoder operation. You can easily enjoy surround effects even when the input signal is in 2 channels, simply activati ng the matrix decoder. Cinema: Performs Cinema-mode processing of DTS Neo:6. Music: Performs Music-mode processing of DTS Neo:6. Off : Deactivates the matrix decoder. • “DTS Neo:6” is fixed at “Of[...]

35 General Setup Set password Cancel password “Set password” is not available when a password has bee n set. “Cancel password” is not available when no password has bee n set. A password can be set to restrict use o f the system. Once a password is specified, it must be entered each time the system is turned on. To cancel password protectio[...]

36 Control for HDMI On : Activates control for HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control)-compatible equipment connected to the system using the  /  /  /  buttons (page 12) on the head mounted unit.  button: Starts playback.  button: Pauses playback.  button: Jumps to the previous chapter. Hold the button down for fast-re wind. [...]

37 Prolonged viewing warning On : Activates automatic disp lay of a warning about whether to turn the power off after 3 hours of continuous viewi ng. Selecting “Yes” on the warning screen will turn the power off. Selecting “No” will cause the power to be turned off 3 hours later, after 6 hours of continuous viewing. Off: Deactivates this fu[...]

38 If the following symptoms occur when using the system, ch eck the cause and action before requesting serv ice. If the issue persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Son y service center. For the troubles with video or audio, see through the multiple sections below. •   Frequently Asked Question,  Audio/Video (in common),[...]

39 The “  ” marks and the horizontal line do not intersect on the confirmation screen that appears when the system is turned on. 1 Adjust the length and position of the headbands, referring to “For a Comfortable Fit” and “2 Adjust and Wear” in the “Startup Guide.” 2 Adjust the lens span while checking the display. Refer to “3 S[...]

40  Video Symptom Cause/Action No video, or output video is distorted  When selecti ng “Side-by-Side ” or “Over-Under” in “3D Display” (in “3D Settings”), change the setting to “Off” after viewing 3D content (page 29).  Make sure to dis able video output with the Deep Col or signal on the connected equi pm ent. If this [...]

41 Some pixels on the screens are not lit, or some pixels are always lit  The panel fitted to this system is manufactured with high-preci sion technology, giving a functioning pixel rate of at least 99.99%. Thus, a very smal l propor tion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. T his[...]

42  Audio Symptom Cause/Action There is no sound / There is static / Volume cannot be increased  Adjust the volume usin g th e VOL +/– buttons on the head mounted unit.  Insert the headphone plug s ecurely (Refer to “1 Connect” in the “Startup Gu ide.”). Th e playback sou nd may not be heard correctly if the headphone connection [...]

43  Wireless Symptom Cause/Action No wireless connection Audio or video interrupted or stops The WIRELESS indicator does not light  Make sure that the processor unit and the battery unit are turned on.  It may take a while before the image ap pears on the screen.  The radio waves beco me weakened or interrupted, depending on the distanc[...]

44  Charging  HDMI Control Symptom Cause/Action Charging cannot be performed Charging time is extended  Make sure that the AC adap tor and AC power cord are firmly connected.  Charging may not be performed in excessivel y cold or hot places. Perform charg ing under temperatures from 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).  Longer chargin[...]

45  Other Issues Symptom Cause/Action “Control for HDMI” on a TV cannot be used to control the playbac k equipment even when the system’s HDMI pass-through is used  Refer to the instruction manu al supplied with your TV , and in the TV’s “Control for HDMI” setting, s pecify playback equipme nt connected to the processor uni t as t[...]

46 Warning by the indicators The indicators on the battery unit and pr ocessor un it alert unusual conditions of the system. Indication Error/Action Battery unit  (power) indicator (orange) Repeats flashing twice every 3 seconds Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony se rvice c enter. Th e battery unit may be damaged. Repeats flashing[...]

47 For environment protection, remove the built-in lithiu m-ion battery from the system. Before removing the battery, drain the battery by removing the AC adaptor and using the system only with the battery. Removing the Battery Case 1 Remove the four screws, then remove the bottom panel from the battery unit. 2 Remove the three screws and the front[...]

48 Power requirement Processor unit: DC IN jack 8.4 V Head mounted unit and battery unit: Micro USB jack (for charging) 5V D C Power con sumptio n Processor unit: 8.0 W (in wireless operation) 4.0 W (in wired operation) 0.4 W (in standby mode) 5.0 W (in wireless standby mode) 2.0 W (in HDMI pass-through mode) Head mounted unit and battery unit: 11 [...]

49 Headphone jack: Stereo phone jack Head mounted unit: Headphone jack: Stereo minijack Battery unit: HDMI IN/MHL: 19-pin standard connector MHL 1 supported MHL: 5 V, 500 mA power supply capacity * When HDMI pass-through is activated, signals suppl ied to the proces sor unit are passed thro ugh the process or unit to the HDMI output. Howeve r, the [...]

50 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 48 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm (1 15 / 16 in. × 1 3 / 16 in. × 3 1 / 4 in.) Mass Approx. 170 g (6 oz) Supplied accessories See “Supplied Accessorie s” (page 11). System specifications and appear[...]

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