Sony Car Video System HMZ T1 User Manual

4-297-824-12(1)  
Head  
Mounted  
Display  
Reference Guide  
Before Initial Use  
Refer to the “Startup Guide” for instructions on  
connecting the system, wearing the unit, and completing  
initial settings.  
HMZ-T1  
 
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 measures:  
Notice for customers in the United  
Kingdom  
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to  
this equipment for your safety and convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one  
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
marked with  
or  
mark) must be used.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover  
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without  
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,  
please contact your nearest Sony service station.  
– 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.  
Notice for customers: the following  
information is only applicable to  
equipment sold in countries applying  
EU directives.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC  
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,  
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.  
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to  
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
If you have any questions about this  
product, you may call: Sony  
Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669) or  
below is for the FCC related matters  
only.  
Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
SONY  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a  
connection cable shorter than 3 meters.  
Model No.:  
HMZ-T1  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo, San  
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
858-942-2230  
Disposal of Old Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the  
European Union and other  
European countries with  
separate collection  
systems)  
Telephone No.:  
This device complies with Part15 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.  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to  
the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potential negative consequences for the environment  
and human health, which could otherwise be caused  
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The  
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service  
or the shop where you purchased the product.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this equipment.  
Notice for the customers in Canada  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
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Correct Use  
• Ensure that you are wearing the head mounted  
unit correctly.  
– For instructions on wearing the unit, refer to  
the “Startup Guide.”  
Health Precautions  
– To avoid watching with the screens skewed,  
check screen alignment by referring to the  
confirmation screen displayed initially.  
– Note that dropping the unit or handling it  
roughly may skew the screens.  
Age Limitations  
Watching video images or playing games by  
this device may affect the health of growing  
children. This device should not be used by  
children 15 and under.  
• The head mounted unit can be adjusted in a  
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Use password protection feature (page 22) of  
this device to restrict children from using this  
device.  
range of 55 mm – 72 mm (2 / in. – 2 / in.) to  
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suit the distance between your eyes  
(interpupillary distance). If you cannot use the  
system within this range, refrain from using the  
system.  
• By default, a warning message for automatic  
shutdown will be displayed after three hours of  
continuous viewing. If you clear the message  
and continue watching, the system will  
automatically turn off after another 3 hours.  
Watching Video with the Head Mounted  
Display  
• Some people may experience discomfort (such  
as eye strain, fatigue, nausea, or motion  
sickness) while watching video images or  
playing games. Sony recommends that all  
viewers take regular breaks while watching  
video images or playing games. The length and  
frequency of necessary breaks will vary from  
person to person. You must decide what works  
best. If you experience any discomfort, you  
should stop watching the video images or  
playing games until the discomfort ends;  
consult a doctor if you believe necessary.  
• Avoid wearing the unit in environments where  
your head may shake, or while you are walking  
or performing exercise, because there is a  
higher possibility that you experience  
discomfort.  
For Comfortable Viewing  
Images are perceived as appearing some distance  
from the viewer.  
If you normally wear glasses or contact lenses,  
wear them as usual during use (with the exception  
of reading glasses). Note that watching with  
bifocals may be less than optimal.  
• You should also review (i) the instruction  
manual of any other device or media used with  
this device and (ii) our website below for the  
latest information.  
For customers in Europe, Russia and UK:  
For customers in the U.S.A.:  
For customers in Canada:  
For customers in China:  
For customers in other countries/regions:  
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Lens Care  
• Handle the lenses on the head mounted unit  
carefully to avoid smears or scratches. If the  
lenses become dirty, wipe them gently with a  
soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
Precautions  
• Do not use liquid solutions, such as lens-  
cleaning fluid, water, or alcohol-based cleaners.  
Power Supply  
Position the system near the wall outlet used. In  
case of strange noises, fumes, or smoke from the  
system, immediately unplug the AC power cord  
to turn all power off. Only pressing the power  
button on the head mounted unit will not turn the  
system off completely.  
Cleaning the System  
Clean outer surfaces of the system using a soft  
cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent. Do  
not use solvents, such as thinner, benzine, or  
alcohol, which may damage surfaces.  
Installation Environment  
Avoid installation in the following environments.  
Extended Listening at High Volume  
Listening at high volume over extended periods  
may harm hearing. To protect your hearing, avoid  
listening at excessive volume.  
• Places subject to vibration  
• In direct sunlight, or where it is very hot or  
humid  
• Places that are extremely cold  
Also avoid putting liquid-filled containers (such  
as flower vases) on top of the processor unit, or  
using the system where it may be splashed. The  
system may be damaged if splashed with water.  
Initial Volume  
To avoid sudden loud output, keep the initial  
volume low. Increase the volume gradually until  
the desired level is reached.  
Condensation  
Packaging Materials  
Condensation occurs when moisture in the air  
condenses on metal panels or other parts, forming  
droplets. Condensation may form on outer  
surfaces or internally if the system is suddenly  
moved from a cold to a warm environment, or  
when a heater is turned on in a cold room where  
the system is installed. If condensation forms, do  
not use the system until the droplets evaporate.  
• If the system is not plugged into a wall outlet  
Leave the system unplugged, and wait until the  
droplets evaporate.  
Keep the original box and protective cushioning  
for future use, in case you move or need to ship  
the system for repair or other reasons.  
• If the system is not on  
Leave the system off, and wait until the droplets  
evaporate.  
• If the system is on  
Leave the system on, and wait until the droplets  
evaporate.  
Using the system when condensation has formed  
may damage it.  
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HDMI Jacks and Connectors  
Head Mounted Unit Cord Handling  
Take these precautions to avoid damaging HDMI  
jacks and connectors.  
• When inserting cables, note the shape and  
orientation of the connector and the HDMI jack  
on the back of the processor unit.  
Take these precautions to avoid damaging the  
HMD OUT jack or cord connector.  
• When inserting the connecting cord, note the  
shape and orientation of the connector and the  
HMD OUT jack on the front of the processor  
unit.  
HDMI input and output  
• Before moving the processor unit, always  
disconnect the connecting cord.  
• When connecting or disconnecting the  
connecting cord, hold the connector straight.  
Do not hold the connector at an angle or force it  
into the HMD OUT jack.  
The connector is upside-down  
HDMI input and output  
The connector is not straight  
• Before moving the processor unit, always  
disconnect the HDMI cable.  
• When connecting or disconnecting HDMI  
cables, hold the connector straight. Do not hold  
the connector at an angle or force it into the  
HDMI jack.  
• Use either the supplied HDMI cable or a  
commercially available High-Speed HDMI  
cable.  
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Product Highlights  
Supplied Accessories  
Wearing the head mounted display, you can  
watch 3D movies and play 3D games from  
connected Blu-ray Disc™ player and game  
consoles.  
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.  
Product highlights are as follows.  
• AC power cord (2 for Dubai and Saudi  
Arabian models, 1 for other models)  
• HDMI cable (1)  
• Enjoy video with impact, simulating the  
big-screen cinematic experience through a  
wide 45° horizontal field of view.  
• Watch high-contrast, high-definition  
video produced by Sony HD OLED  
(Organic Light-Emitting Diode) panels in  
the head mounted unit.  
• Connect the system to 3D-compatible  
equipment for a realistic 3D viewing  
experience. Simultaneous display on both  
OLED screens eliminates the cross-talk  
(double images) that older systems with  
alternating images are susceptible to.  
• Hear immersive multi-channel virtual  
surround-sound with depth, produced by  
the headphones in the head mounted unit  
and by Virtualphones Technology (VPT).  
• Light blocker (1 each for the left and right)  
• Headband strap clip (1)  
• Connecting cord holder (1)  
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• Forehead supporter (3)  
Type A  
(thin)  
Type B  
(medium)  
Type C  
(thick)  
The type B forehead supporter is attached to  
the head mounted unit at the time of  
purchase.  
• Forehead supporter cover (1)  
• Reference Guide (this guide) (1)  
• Startup Guide (1)  
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Parts and Controls  
Head Mounted Unit  
Headband strap release  
Forehead supporter button  
Top headband strap  
Bottom headband  
strap  
Illumination  
Headband strap release  
button  
Control buttons (v/V/  
b/B, MENU*)  
VOL +/– buttons  
1 (Power On/Standby)  
button  
Lens span adjusters  
* The MENU button serves two purposes.  
Press the MENU button to view setting menus as well as to  
confirm setting changes (when it functions as an Enter  
button).  
Lenses  
Nose pad  
Connecting cord  
Headphones  
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Processor Unit (Front)  
HMD OUT jack (HMD Output)  
Insert the connecting cord of the  
head mounted unit.  
PASS THROUGH indicator  
Power indicator  
Lit in amber when HDMI  
pass-through is used.  
Lit in green when the system is  
on, and lit in red in standby mode.  
Processor Unit (Back)  
HDMI IN jack HDMI OUT jack  
(HDMI Input) (HDMI Output)  
AC IN terminal  
Note  
• Source signals cannot be passed through  
the HDMI OUT jack until the HDMI pass-  
through is enabled (page 22) and the Head  
Mount system is turned off.  
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Fitting the Head Mounted Unit  
The head mounted unit can be adjusted in several ways to ensure a personalized, comfortable  
fit. For a more comfortable fit, always adjust the head mounted unit before putting it on.  
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2
Nose pad  
Ear pad  
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3
Attach the forehead supporter cover as desired.  
1 Adjusting the forehead supporter  
Forehead supporters in two thicknesses are  
included. Choose the best thickness for your  
needs, accounting for image focus, pressure  
on your nose, distance between your glasses  
and the lenses and other considerations.  
Attach the included cover  
to the forehead  
supporter.  
2 Light blocker  
Top axis  
If external light reflected on the screens is  
distracting, attach the light blockers.  
Slit  
Bottom axis  
The forehead supporter can be detached by pulling  
it diagonally up and away from the unit, so that you  
can attach the supporter of your preferred  
thickness. Also choose the best supporter height  
(on top or bottom axis) for your forehead. To attach  
the supporter, align the supporter slits with the axes  
on both sides and push until the supporter clicks  
into place.  
Light blocker  
The left light blocker is labeled “L,” and the right  
one, “R.” Attach the correct blocker on each side by  
pushing the tabs into the three holes on the bottom  
of the lens section.  
Notes  
• It may not be possible to attach the light  
blockers when wearing some sorts of glasses.  
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• If external light is still distracting with the light  
blockers on, dim the room lights or move away  
from external light.  
For a Comfortable Fit  
Have the weight of the head mounted unit  
balanced between your forehead and the  
back of your head  
3 Further headband strap adjustment  
If necessary, you can tighten the lower  
headband strap even more by using the  
supplied clip to shorten it.  
Forehead  
supporter  
Lower  
headband  
strap  
Wear the head mounted unit so that it is  
supported both by the forehead supporter  
and the lower headband strap. Fasten it to  
keep it level on your head. If there is too  
much pressure on the nose pad, remove the  
unit and adjust the fit. Try moving the lower  
headband strap down on your head or  
switching forehead supporters (page 12).  
Headband  
strap clip  
4 Attaching the connecting cord holder  
To keep the connecting cord of the head  
mounted unit out of the way, use the  
supplied connecting cord holder and attach  
the connecting cord to the lower headband  
strap.  
Ensure a secure fit  
Connecting cord  
holder  
Hook for bottom  
headband strap  
If either headband strap is too loose or too  
tight, adjust the strap length for a better fit.  
Hook for connecting  
cord  
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Replacing Consumables  
The following replacement parts are  
available.  
• Ear pad (EP-G1)  
Adhesive backing  
• Ear cushion  
• Nose pad  
Peel the new ear cushions away from the adhesive  
backing. When attaching them, align the slit with  
the ear cushion’s opening. After replacing the ear  
cushions, reattach the ear pads.  
• Forehead supporter (Type A (thin),  
Type B (medium) or Type C (thick))  
• Forehead supporter cover  
• Headband strap clip  
• Light blocker (1 each for the left and right)  
• Connecting cord holder  
Replacing the nose pad  
When these consumables break or show  
signs of wear, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer or Sony service center.  
You can replace the ear pads, the ear  
cushions, and the nose pad as shown below.  
Removing ear pads, replacing ear  
cushions  
Pull off the nose pad to remove it. To attach a new  
nose pad, push the nose pad clip into the opening.  
Pull the ear pad toward the edge, away from the  
headphone. Be careful not to pull too forcefully,  
which may tear the ear pad.  
Slit  
Ear cushion  
Remove the ear cushion.  
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Confirming Screen Alignment  
Confirm screen alignment by referring to the confirmation 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 to form a single image.  
Always check screen alignment by referring to the confirmation screen before use to make sure  
the screens are aligned properly.  
Left image  
Right image  
Image perceived with both eyes  
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Correct Display  
For correct display, slide the lens span adjusters as needed so that all three “I” marks and the  
horizontal line intersect.  
It is acceptable if the “I” marks and the horizontal line intersect in a position other than the  
center of the screen.  
Incorrect Display  
If even one of the “I” marks and the horizontal line do not intersect, the head mounted unit may  
have been bent out of shape, or it may be damaged. If this condition occurs, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center.  
I” marks and the horizontal line  
do not intersect.  
The horizontal line appears to  
be extremely slanted.  
The middle “I” mark does not  
intersect the horizontal line.  
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System Settings  
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.  
A Setting category icons  
B Category  
Basic Menu Operations  
1 Press the MENU button on the head  
C Setting menu  
D Current settings in each menu  
mounted unit.  
E Summary of the selected menu  
2 Press the v/V button to select the  
desired setting category icon, and  
Note  
then press the MENU button.  
• After 90 seconds of inactivity, the setting menu  
will automatically close.  
3 Press the v/V button to select the  
desired menu, and then press the  
MENU button.  
Tips  
• To return to the previous menu, press the b  
button.  
• To exit the setting menu, press the b button in  
the setting category icon menu.  
4 Press the v/V/b/B buttons to  
change or adjust settings as needed,  
and then press the MENU button to  
enter your changes.  
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Menus  
Default settings are underlined.  
Information  
Identifies input signals (video and audio signals) from the equipment connected to the  
processor unit. “Unsupported signal” indicates that the input signal is incompatible with the  
system, and “No signal” is shown when no signals are input.  
Lens span adjustment  
Back  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Lens span  
adjustment  
Adjusts the lens span of the head mounted unit to match the  
distance between your eyes (interpupillary distance), for an  
optimal viewing experience. Use the lens span adjusters on the  
head mounted unit for adjustment. For details, refer to the  
“Startup Guide.”  
Notes  
• Without the lens span adjusted correctly, you cannot enjoy an optimal  
viewing experience. Always adjust the lens span before use.  
• Audio is muted during adjustment.  
• The volume cannot be changed during adjustment.  
3D Settings  
Back  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Reset  
Resets all “3D Settings” items to the original default values.  
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3D Display  
Manually select the display format for 3D content. Available  
settings vary depending on whether the source signal includes a  
3D format identification signal, as follows.  
For 3D content without a 3D format identification  
signal  
Over-Under: Select for top-and-bottom 3D content, with  
similar images displayed on top and bottom.  
Side-by-Side: Select for side-by-side 3D content, with similar  
images displayed side by side.  
Off: Select to display content in 2D format.  
For 3D content with a 3D format identification signal  
On: Select to display content in 3D format.  
Off: Select to display content in 2D format.  
Notes  
• If 3D content is not displayed correctly using the selected settings, try  
changing “Over-Under” to “Side-by-Side” or vice-versa.  
• When selecting “Over-Under” or “Side-by-Side,” change the setting to  
“Off” after viewing 3D content.  
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.  
Note  
• If images do not appear in 3D when “Auto 3D” is set to “On,” try  
changing the “3D Display” setting.  
3D Signal  
Notification  
On: Notifies you when a 3D format identification signal is  
detected.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Display  
Back  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Picture Mode  
Vivid: Vivid colors and sharp contrast, for concerts, sports, and  
other televised content.  
Standard: Emphasizes a natural picture. Standard picture  
quality for a variety of video sources.  
Cinema: Picture quality designed especially for cinematic  
content.  
Custom: Stores your customized preferred picture quality,  
adjusting from original flat picture.  
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Reset  
Restores all the values (except for values of “Wide Mode,”  
“Auto Display Area,” and “Display Area” in “Display”) of the  
selected mode in the “Picture Mode” menu to the default  
settings when selecting “Yes.”  
Picture  
Adjusts image contrast.  
Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the image.  
Color Temperature  
Adjusts image color temperature.  
Cool: Cool blue color tones.  
Neutral: Color tones between “Cool” and “Warm 1/Warm 2.”  
Warm 1/Warm 2: Warm red color tones. “Warm 2” is redder  
than “Warm 1.”  
Sharpness  
Enhances image edges to make images stand out, or smooths  
edges for a softer effect.  
Frame Noise  
Reduction  
Not available with 1080/  
24p frame packing format.  
Reduces random image noise, similar to static.  
High/Medium/Low: Select the level of this effect.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Block Noise  
Reduction  
Not available with 1080/  
24p frame packing format.  
Reduces mosaic-like block noise in the image.  
High/Medium/Low: Select the level of this effect.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Mosquito Noise  
Reduction  
Not available with 1080/  
24p frame packing format.  
Reduces faint “mosquito” noise around image edges.  
High/Medium/Low: Select the level of this effect.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Cinema Conversion  
Not available with 1080/  
24p frame packing format.  
Auto: The system automatically detects whether you are  
watching video content (such as TV dramas and  
animation) or film content (movies) and switches to the  
corresponding conversion method.  
Video: The system always displays in a format for video  
content, whether playing video or film content.  
Clear Black  
Adjusts the appearance of dark image areas. Beautiful black  
reproduction, without a loss of overall shading.  
Contrast Remaster  
Automatically optimizes black and white levels, for good  
contrast without faded blacks or whites.  
High/Medium/Low: Select the level of this effect.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
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Wide Mode  
Not available during 3D  
playback.  
Normal: Displays the images at the original 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Full: Displays 4:3 content in full-screen, stretching the images  
horizontally. 16:9 content is also displayed full-screen, at  
the original aspect ratio.  
Zoom: Enlarges the images vertically and horizontally,  
preserving the original aspect ratio.  
Note  
• “Normal” is not available with HD input sources (1080i, 720p, or  
1080p).  
Auto Display Area  
On: Automatically adjusts the picture to the optimal display  
area.  
Not available during 3D  
playback.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Display Area  
+1: Displays images in the original display area.  
Normal: Displays the images in the recommended display area.  
–1: Enlarges the images to cover screen edges. Use this option  
if there is distracting noise or image artifacts by the screen  
edges.  
Available only when “Auto  
Display Area” is set to  
“Off.”  
Sound  
Back  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Reset  
Resets all “Sound” settings to the original default values.  
Surround  
Standard: Provides standard surround-sound with moderate  
reverberation. Creates spacious soundstage for a range of  
content.  
Cinema: Emphasizes a natural soundstage, especially for  
spoken dialog. Surround-sound with a soundstage rivaling  
the impressive acoustics of movie theaters. Immersive,  
with each channel blended naturally. A good choice for  
movies.  
Game: Provides pinpoint sound localization, for a clear sense  
of where sounds originate. A good choice when playing  
immersive content such as games with multi-channel  
surround-sound effects.  
Music: Emphasizes detail and purity of source audio. Faithful  
reproduction, similar to monitor equipment at recording  
studios. A good choice for music, sports, and  
documentaries.  
Off: Deactivates surround-sound effects.  
Note  
• Volume may vary depending on the source audio signal and selected  
surround-sound mode.  
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Treble  
Bass  
Adjusts high-frequency audio output.  
Adjusts low-frequency audio output.  
General Setup  
Back  
Returns to the previous menu.  
Set password  
A password can be set to restrict use of the system. Once a  
password is specified, it must be entered each time the system is  
turned on.  
To cancel password protection, select “Cancel password” and  
enter the password.  
The name of this setting  
item changes to “Cancel  
password” after your  
password is entered.  
Note  
• The system automatically turns off in the following situations. Either  
turn the system on and enter the password again or cancel password  
protection.  
– When the password is entered incorrectly, and you close the  
displayed setting menu by using the MENU or b button  
– After 90 seconds of inactivity on the password input screen  
HDMI pass-through  
Control for HDMI  
On: Activates pass-through, enabling you to watch or listen to  
content on a TV or other display device when the system  
is in standby mode. For details, refer to the “Startup  
Guide.”  
Off: Deactivates this function. To save power, select “Off”  
when a TV or other display device is not connected to the  
processor unit.  
On: Activates control for HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic  
Control)-compatible equipment connected to the  
processor unit using the v/V/b/B buttons on the head  
mounted unit.  
v button: Starts playback.  
V button: Pauses playback.  
b button: Jumps to the previous chapter. Hold the  
button down for fast-rewind.  
B button: Jumps to the next chapter. Hold the button  
down for fast-forward.  
Off: Deactivates this function. Use the remote control of the  
connected equipment to control it.  
Note  
• If control is not possible with this setting activated, the connected  
equipment is not compatible with the system’s “Control for HDMI”  
function. Control connected equipment directly.  
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Power off when  
unmounted  
On: Turns the system off automatically 30 minutes after you  
take the head mounted unit off.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Tip  
• Regardless of this setting, the screens will go off automatically  
10 seconds after you remove the head mounted unit.  
Illumination  
On: Activates the illumination on the head mounted unit.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Language setting  
Sets the language used for menus and other interface elements.  
Notes  
• Audio is muted while this setting is configured.  
• The volume cannot be adjusted while this setting is configured.  
Prolonged viewing  
warning  
On: Activates automatic display of a warning about whether to  
turn the power off after 3 hours of continuous viewing.  
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 function.  
Notes  
• When the warning is displayed after 3 hours of viewing, if no response  
is made in 90 seconds, the power will automatically be turned off.  
• A warning screen will be displayed at 30 minutes and 5 minutes before  
the system will turn itself off.  
Startup viewer  
warning  
On: Activates automatic display of a startup warning.  
Off: Deactivates this function.  
Reset to factory  
settings  
Resets all settings to the original default values.  
Note  
• The password set in “Set password” (in “General Setup”) will also be  
cleared.  
Guide of HDMI device control  
Displays the operation guide for head mounted unit buttons that can be used with “Control for  
HDMI” function (page 22).  
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Troubleshooting  
If the following symptoms occur when using the system, check the Cause/Action column  
before requesting service. If the issue persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service center.  
Power Supply  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
The system does not turn  
on  
p Confirm that the AC power cord is fully plugged in.  
p Make sure the head mounted unit connecting cord is fully  
inserted in the HMD OUT jack.  
p Startup normally takes a few seconds.  
The system does not go off p Hold down the 1 (Power On/Standby) button for at least  
one second.  
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Video  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
No video, or output video  
is distorted  
p Refer to the “Startup Guide” and confirm that the AC power  
cord, HDMI cable, and connecting cord of the head mounted unit  
are connected correctly.  
p Make sure that equipment connected to the HDMI IN jack on the  
processor unit is on.  
p Confirm that the source signal is supported by the system. For  
information on supported signals, see “Supported HDMI input  
®
p When the PlayStation 3 (PS3™) is used with this system and if  
the video and audio output settings on the PS3™ do not match  
those of this system or the cable and TV in use, there may be no  
video and audio outputs. If such symptoms occur, turn off the  
PS3™, and then turn it on again by pressing its power button for  
at least 5 seconds until you hear a beep sound twice. The video  
and audio output settings will automatically be reset to the  
standard settings.  
p The HDMI cable may be loose. Confirm that the HDMI cable is  
fully plugged in. If video quality does not improve, the HDMI  
cable may be damaged. In this case, try a new cable.  
p When selecting “Over-Under” or “Side-by-Side” in “3D  
Display” (in “3D Settings”), change the setting to “Off” after  
viewing 3D content (page 19).  
p If equipment is connected to the processor unit via an AV  
amplifier (receiver), try connecting the equipment directly to the  
processor unit instead. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
of the equipment used.  
p When using an HDMI selector, make sure the input on the  
selector is switched correctly.  
p Use either the supplied HDMI cable or a commercially available  
HDMI cable identified as a High-Speed cable.  
p Make sure to disable video output with the Deep Color signal on  
the connected equipment. If this option is not available on the  
equipment and the content is being output at 1080/60p, change  
the HDMI video output mode to 1080i video mode.  
The screen is dark or  
blurry  
p Refer to the “Startup Guide” and confirm that the AC power  
cord, HDMI cable, and connecting cord of the head mounted unit  
are connected correctly, and that you are wearing the head  
mounted unit correctly.  
p The lens span may have been adjusted incorrectly (page 16).  
Perform adjustment again by accessing “Lens span adjustment”  
in the setting menu (page 18).  
p If the lenses in the head mounted unit are dirty, wipe them with a  
soft dry cloth to clean them.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Action  
The screens suddenly go  
off  
p After 3 hours of continuous viewing, the system will display a  
warning screen and go off after 90 seconds of inactivity. If you  
clear the message and continue watching, the system will  
automatically go off after another 3 hours to encourage healthy  
viewing habits. For details, see “Prolonged viewing warning”  
p Wear the head mounted unit correctly. 10 seconds after the  
sensor in the head mounted unit detects that you have removed  
the unit, the displayed screen will automatically go off. For  
details, see “Power off when unmounted” (page 23).  
Image display dims over  
time  
p Although image display of photos or nearly motionless images  
may dim over time, this does not indicate system damage. To  
restore normal brightness, perform some operation on the head  
mounted unit or the connected equipment directly.  
Some pixels on the  
screens are not lit, or some  
pixels are always lit  
p Although OLED panels are produced using extremely high-  
precision manufacturing technologies, in some cases pixels may  
be permanently black or lit in red, blue, or green. This does not  
indicate system damage.  
Video is not shown in 3D  
p If the same image is displayed side by side or on top and bottom,  
the 3D display format setting may be incorrect. Try changing the  
“3D Display” setting in “3D Settings” (page 19).  
p 3D perception varies by viewer.  
p If the “3D Settings” menu is displayed but images are not shown  
in 3D, try restarting the connected equipment used for 3D  
playback.  
p The system does not support 2D to 3D conversion (simulated  
3D).  
p Viewing anaglyphic images in 3D requires anaglyphic glasses  
(with red and blue lenses, for example).  
p Also check the settings of playback equipment connected to the  
processor unit.  
3D display is not activated  
automatically  
p Make sure the “Auto 3D” setting in “3D Settings” is set to “On”  
p 3D content without a 3D format identification signal is not  
automatically displayed in 3D. Try changing the “3D Display”  
setting in “3D Settings” to “Over-Under” or “Side-by-Side”  
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Audio  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
There is no sound /  
There is static /  
Volume cannot be  
increased  
p Adjust the volume using the VOL +/– buttons.  
p Refer to the “Startup Guide” and confirm that the AC power  
cord, HDMI cable, and connecting cord of the head mounted unit  
are connected correctly.  
p Confirm that the source signal is supported by the system. For  
information on supported signals, see “Supported HDMI input  
signal is unsupported, check the audio output settings of  
connected equipment.  
®
p When the PlayStation 3 (PS3™) is used with this system and if  
the video and audio output settings on the PS3™ do not match  
those of this system or the cable and TV in use, there may be no  
video and audio outputs. If such symptoms occur, turn off the  
PS3™, and then turn it on again by pressing its power button for  
at least 5 seconds until you hear a beep sound twice. The video  
and audio output settings will automatically be reset to the  
standard settings.  
p If equipment is connected to the processor unit via an AV  
amplifier (receiver), try connecting the equipment directly to the  
processor unit instead. For details, refer to the instruction manual  
of the equipment used.  
p When the system is connected to HDMI CEC-compatible home  
theater systems or AV amplifiers (receivers), check the following  
settings.  
– Make sure the “Control for HDMI” setting in “General Setup”  
is set to “On” (page 22).  
– Make sure “Control for HDMI” is activated on the AV  
amplifier (receiver) or other equipment. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the equipment used.  
There is no surround-  
sound effect  
p Make sure the “Surround” setting in “Sound” is not set to “Off”  
p Sound perception varies by listener.  
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HDMI Control  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
Connected equipment  
cannot be controlled using  
the buttons on the head  
mounted unit  
p Make sure the connected equipment supports the HDMI CEC  
functions.  
p Make sure “Control for HDMI” setting of the connected  
equipment is configured correctly. For details, refer to the  
instruction manual of the equipment used.  
p The connected AV amplifier (receiver) may not be compatible  
with the system’s “Control for HDMI” function. “Control for  
HDMI” function will not work correctly in this case.  
p Controlling connected equipment by pressing buttons on the  
head mounted unit may not be possible immediately after turning  
the system on, or immediately after activating “Control for  
HDMI” in “General Setup.”  
p Make sure the “Control for HDMI” setting in “General Setup” is  
set to “On” (page 22).  
Other Issues  
Symptom  
Cause/Action  
The power indicator keeps  
flashing in red  
p If the indicator flashes twice every 3 seconds, the head mounted  
unit or processor unit may be damaged. Contact your Sony dealer  
or local authorized Sony service center.  
p If the indicator flashes three times every 3 seconds, the processor  
unit has overheated. Wait until the unit cools off and flashing  
stops. Make sure not to cover or obstruct the ventilation openings  
of the processor unit for proper ventilation.  
p If the indicator flashes four times every 3 seconds for a minute,  
the head mounted unit has overheated. Wait until the unit cools  
off and flashing stops.  
p If the indicator flashes five times every 3 seconds for a minute,  
both the head mounted unit and processor unit have overheated.  
Wait until the units cool off and flashing stops.  
When the system is off,  
video and audio from the  
playback equipment is not  
played on a TV connected  
to the HDMI OUT jack  
p Confirm that the HDMI cables are fully connected.  
p Set “HDMI pass-through” in “General Setup” to “On” (page 22).  
p Switch the input source on the TV to this system.  
p Check the HDMI output settings on the playback equipment.  
“Control for HDMI” on a TV p Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV, and in the  
cannot be used to control  
the playback equipment  
even when the system’s  
HDMI pass-through is used  
TV’s “Control for HDMI” setting, specify this system as the  
controlling device.  
Head mounted unit buttons p Buttons on the head mounted unit do not function unless you are  
are unresponsive wearing it.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Action  
“DEMO” appears in the  
upper-right corner of the  
setting menu screen  
p Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center.  
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Interpupillary distance  
1
7
55 mm – 72 mm (2 / in. – 2 / in.)  
4
8
Specifications  
Headphones  
Frequency response: 12 Hz – 20,000 Hz  
Power requirements  
North American model:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Inputs and outputs  
HMD OUT:  
UK, Hong Kong, and European models:  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Russian model:  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Taiwan model:  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
Chinese model:  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Australian and New Zealand models:  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Dubai and Saudi Arabian models:  
220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Dedicated 15-pin connector  
*
HDMI IN and HDMI OUT :  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector  
Supported HDMI input and output signals:  
Video input (2D formats):  
480/60p, 576/50p, 720/24p, 720/  
50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/60i,  
1080/24p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p  
Video input (3D: Frame Packing, Side-  
by-Side and Top-and-Bottom formats):  
720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/  
60i, 1080/24p  
Audio input:  
Power consumption  
Up to 5.1 channel linear PCM audio  
formats (32/44.1/48 kHz, 16/20/24-  
bit)  
15 W (in operation)  
0.35 W (in standby mode)  
1.6 W (in standby mode using HDMI pass-  
through)  
* When HDMI pass-through is activated, signals  
supplied to the processor unit are passed  
through the processor unit to the HDMI output.  
However, the following signals are not  
compatible with pass-through.  
Operating temperature  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
– Deep Color signals  
Operating humidity  
– Video signals at 4k resolution (at a high  
resolution exceeding 3,840 (horizontal) ×  
2,160 (vertical) pixels)  
25 % to 80 %  
Dimensions (W×H×D, including largest  
protrusions)  
Supplied accessories  
AC power cord (2 for Dubai and Saudi  
Arabian models, 1 for other models)*  
HDMI cable (1)  
Light blocker (1 each for the left and right)  
Headband strap clip (1)  
Connecting cord holder (1)  
Forehead supporter (2)  
Forehead supporter cover (1)  
Reference Guide (this guide) (1)  
Startup Guide (1)  
Head mounted unit:  
Approx. 210 mm × 126 mm ×  
257 mm  
3
3
(8 / in. × 5 in. × 10 / in.)  
8
8
Processor unit:  
Approx. 180 mm × 36 mm ×  
168 mm  
1
7
5
(7 / in. × 1 / in. × 6 / in.)  
8
16  
8
Mass  
Head mounted unit:  
Approx. 420 g (15 oz) (excluding  
connecting cord)  
* Use the supplied AC power cord only with this  
system, not with other electronics.  
Processor unit:  
System specifications and appearance are  
subject to change for improvement without  
notice.  
Approx. 600 g (22 oz) (excluding  
AC power cord)  
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License and Trademark  
Notice  
Trademarks  
• This product incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™)  
technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States  
and other countries.  
• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of  
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Also,  
“PS3” is a trademark of the same  
company.  
• VPT, Virtualphones Technology is a  
registered trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• Other system and product names are  
generally trademarks or registered  
trademarks of the manufacturers. ™ and ®  
marks are not indicated in this document.  
Notices and Licenses for  
Software Used in this Product  
Portions of the software in this product are  
licensed under the FreeType Project  
License.  
Portions of this software are copyright  
© 2006 The FreeType Project  
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© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan  
4-297-824-12(1)  
 

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