Sony Laptop A8V VM SE User Manual
Enjoying 3D  
Information Guide  
 
Contents  
Safety Information ………………………………………………………………… 4  
Notes on Viewing 3D Images ……………………………………………………… 5  
Before Using the 3D Function……………………………………………………… 6  
Using the 3D Function …………………………………………………………… 8  
3D Glasses ………………………………………………………………………… 1ꢀ  
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………… 13  
Precautions ………………………………………………………………………… 14  
Simulated 3D Function (2D to 3D Conversion)  
ꢀD to 3D conversion is an easy task for your computer. Enjoy your ꢀD content (such as  
Blu-ray Disc™ media, DVDs, and recorded videos) in simulated 3D using the simulated  
3D function. (The effect applies only to images displayed on the computer screen.)  
3D Output  
Enjoy 3D images on a 3D-capable TV by connecting your computer to the TV.  
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Safety Information  
Viewing 3D images  
Handling the 3D glasses  
Be sure to follow the instructions in the  
manuals that came with your VAIO  
computer when viewing 3D images.  
Some people may experience discomfort  
(such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while  
watching 3D video images or using  
stereoscopic 3D-related software. Sony  
recommends that all viewers take regular  
breaks while watching 3D video images or  
using stereoscopic 3D-related software. 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 3D video images or using stereoscopic  
3D-related software until the discomfort  
ends; consult a doctor if you believe  
necessary.  
Do not use the 3D glasses for any purpose  
other than viewing 3D images on  
3D-capable displays specified by Sony.  
Do not drop or modify the 3D glasses.  
If the 3D glasses are broken, avoid contact  
of broken parts with your eyes or mouth.  
Be sure to keep small parts out of the reach  
of children.  
If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.  
Be careful not to pinch your fingers in  
hinges when bending the temple frames.  
Warning regarding the use of  
the 3D glasses  
Do not put the 3D glasses in a fire.  
Do not disassemble the 3D glasses.  
Do not use, charge, store, or leave the 3D  
glasses near a fire, or in places with a high  
temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or in  
sun-heated cars.  
You should also see the instruction manual  
of any other device or software used with  
this computer.  
Use only the supplied USB charging cable.  
Do not charge the 3D glasses with anything  
other than your computer or recommended  
USB charging AC power adapter.  
For details on Sony devices compliant with  
3D, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the device.  
The vision of young children (especially  
those under six years old) is still under  
development. Consult your doctor (such as  
a pediatrician or eye doctor) before  
allowing young children to watch 3D video  
images or use stereoscopic 3D-related  
software. Adults should supervise young  
children to ensure they follow the  
recommendations listed above.  
Do not allow water or foreign material to  
enter the 3D glasses.  
If you see a double image or feel the 3D  
effect is less pronounced while viewing 3D  
images, stop viewing.  
Always wear the 3D glasses while viewing  
3D images. Viewing 3D images without  
wearing the 3D glasses may cause  
discomfort.  
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Notes on Viewing 3D Images  
Correct posture for viewing  
3D images  
3D sync transmitter  
communication range  
Always wear the supplied 3D glasses while  
viewing 3D images.  
Adjust the angle of the LCD screen so that your  
eyes are perpendicular to your computer  
screen and keep a distance of ꢀ feet (60 cm)  
or more from the screen.  
The 3D glasses operate by communicating  
with the 3D sync transmitter on your  
computer. The approximate communication  
range of the transmitter is illustrated below:  
The range (angle and distance) varies  
depending on ambient environment and the  
location where you use the computer.  
View 3D images using the 3D glasses, facing  
squarely towards the computer screen.  
90°  
Overhead view  
If you lie on your side or tilt your head while viewing  
3D images, the 3D effect may be less pronounced or  
the color of the images may change.  
50°  
50°  
Side view  
30°  
30°  
Do not use any infrared communication device near  
the 3D sync transmitter on the computer, as it may  
prevent the 3D glasses from receiving the 3D  
transmitter signal.  
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Before Using the 3D Function  
You first need to configure the initial settings  
for the 3D function.  
Plug the other end of the USB charging  
cable into the USB port on the computer.  
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Charging the battery  
To prevent battery deterioration, charge the  
battery at least once every six to twelve  
months.  
Turn off the 3D glasses.  
Turn on your computer.  
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2
The battery starts charging and the yellow  
LED indicator light on the 3D glasses turns  
on.  
When the computer is off, the 3D glasses cannot  
be charged.  
If you turn on the 3D glasses while charging the  
battery, the battery charge will stop.  
Charging the battery with devices other than the  
ones specified by Sony may cause the 3D glasses  
to malfunction.  
Open the connecter cover.  
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4
The 3D glasses can also be charged by the USB  
charging AC power adapter AC-U501AD (not  
supplied).  
Plug one end of the supplied USB charging cable  
into the connector for charge on the 3D glasses.  
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Configuring the initial  
settings for NVIDIA 3D Vision  
Selecting 3D-related  
software  
After you turn on your computer for the first  
time and set up Windows, the initial settings  
wizard for the 3D function (NVIDIA 3D Vision)  
appears.  
Click Yes to start the initial settings wizard.  
After the settings are complete, playback of  
the 3D-demo video automatically starts. To  
stop the playback, press the Esc key.  
You can quickly find and start 3D-related  
software you want to use from VAIO 3D  
Portal.  
Click Start , All Programs, and VAIO 3D  
Portal to start VAIO 3D Portal.  
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Select the software you want to use.  
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3
Read the on-screen instructions to start the  
software.  
Do not wear the 3D glasses until prompted to do  
so by the initial settings wizard for the 3D  
function (NVIDIA 3D Vision).  
Adjust the angle of the LCD screen by following  
the instructions in Notes on Viewing 3D images  
(page 5).  
If you have not yet completed the initial settings  
after the Windows setup, you can start the initial  
settings wizard by pressing the 3D button on the  
computer.  
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Using the 3D Function  
You can play content specially made for 3D  
playback (such as Blu-ray 3D Disc media). You  
can also use the simulated 3D function to view  
ꢀD content (such as DVDs and videos) in  
simulated 3D.  
Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc  
media  
Click Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel  
WinDVD BD.  
1
WinDVD BD 3D starts.  
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer  
when playing 3D content.  
Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical  
disc drive.  
2
The list of software used for the 3D  
function  
The software used for the 3D function varies  
depending on the format of the content you  
play.  
Playback automatically starts.  
The 3D indicator light on the 3D button  
turns on during 3D playback.  
Turn on the 3D glasses and wear them.  
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When you play 3D content  
You can switch 3D images to/from ꢀD images by  
pressing the 3D button on your computer.  
Type of Content Software  
Blu-ray/DVD  
Video  
WinDVD BD  
NVIDIA 3D Vision  
Video Player  
Photo  
NVIDIA 3D Vision  
Photo Viewer  
When you use the simulated 3D function  
The simulated 3D function is available only  
while you are viewing images on the computer  
screen.  
Type of Content Software  
Blu-ray/DVD  
Video  
WinDVD BD  
Windows Media Center  
Photo  
—
Depending on the content you play, videos may  
not be displayed smoothly.  
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Viewing 3D photos or videos  
Converting ꢀD content to 3D  
The simulated 3D function allows you to  
convert and play ꢀD content (such as videos)  
in simulated 3D just by pressing the 3D button  
on your computer while you are viewing ꢀD  
content on the computer screen.  
Start the software that supports 3D photo  
or video playback.  
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Start 3D photo or video playback.  
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3
4
Turn on the 3D glasses and wear them.  
Press the 3D button on your computer.  
The 3D indicator light turns on during 3D  
playback.  
The quality of simulated 3D may vary depending  
on the original ꢀD source content.  
When using the simulated 3D function, note that  
the displayed image is modified from the original  
due to the conversion performed by the  
computer.  
You can switch 3D images to/from ꢀD images by  
pressing the 3D button on the computer.  
You can also display 3D photo images by  
specifying NVIDIA 3D Vision Photo Viewer from  
the menu on PMB VAIO Edition.  
When you change 3D photo images to ꢀD photo  
images, the images are displayed in 3D format,  
such as side by side format.  
Start the software that supports the  
simulated 3D function and the type of  
content you want to play.  
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2
Start playback of the content (such as  
videos).  
You can stop 3D playback by pressing the Esc key  
during the playback.  
Turn on the 3D glasses and wear them.  
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4
Press the 3D button on the computer.  
The 3D indicator light turns on during 3D  
playback.  
You can switch 3D images to/from ꢀD images by  
pressing the 3D button on the computer.  
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Using the 3D Function  
Adjusting the 3D settings  
Viewing Blu-ray 3D Disc  
media on a 3D-capable TV  
You can adjust the 3D effect with the VAIO  
Control Center.  
You can view Blu-ray 3D Disc media on a 3D-  
capable display (such as a 3D TV) by  
connecting the display to your computer with  
an HDMI cable (not supplied).  
Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO  
Control Center.  
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2
3
Click 3D Effect Settings in the left pane of  
the window.  
Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV  
manufacturer while viewing 3D images.  
Adjust the 3D effect.  
3D depth adjustment  
Automatically adjusts the depth of 3D  
images according to the LCD screen size.  
This setting is available for content  
specially made for 3D playback (such as  
Blu-ray 3D Disc media).  
See the manual that came with your 3D TV for  
detailed information on the 3D function.  
Connect a 3D TV to the computer with an  
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HDMI cable (not supplied).  
Simulated 3D effect  
Adjusts the depth of 3D images  
converted from ꢀD images using the  
simulated 3D function.  
Change the input source of the TV to the  
external input.  
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3
Change the display output settings.  
When the 3D-capable display is connected  
to the computer, the settings window  
appears.  
Set the screen resolution to 1080(3D) or  
720(3D).  
If the settings window does not appear,  
click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control  
Center, Display, and HDMI Resolution  
Setting Configuration.  
To view ꢀD content after 3D content playback,  
set the screen resolution to 1080(2D) or  
720(2D).  
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Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display  
output to only an external display.  
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5
Click Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel  
WinDVD BD.  
WinDVD BD 3D starts.  
Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical  
disc drive.  
Playback automatically starts.  
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Turn on the 3D glasses that came with the  
connected display and wear them.  
The way to switch 3D images to ꢀD images differs  
depending on the 3D TV you are using. See the  
manual that came with your 3D TV for detailed  
information.  
The 3D button and the 3D indicator on your  
computer are not available while 3D images are  
displayed on the 3D TV.  
If images are not displayed in 3D  
If images are not displayed in 3D on a 3D-  
capable TV, follow these steps to display the  
initial settings wizard for NVIDIA 3D Vision on  
the TV screen and complete the initial settings.  
Follow steps 1 to 4 in Viewing Blu-ray 3D  
Disc media on a 3D-capable TV (page 10)  
to output images from the computer to a  
3D TV.  
1
Right-click on the desktop and select  
NVIDIA Control Panel.  
2
Click Set up stereoscopic 3D.  
3
4
Click the right arrow in Test stereoscopic  
3D and select Run Setup Wizard.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
complete the initial settings.  
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3D Glasses  
IR sensor  
Receives signals from the 3D sync  
Parts and components  
transmitter.  
The sensitivity of the IR (Infrared Ray)  
sensor varies according to a distance  
between the 3D glasses and your  
computer or usage environment.  
Keep the IR sensor clean.  
Connector for charge  
Open the connector cover and connect  
your computer to the connector for charge  
with the supplied USB charging cable to  
charge the battery.  
Power button  
Power on: Press once.  
Power off: Hold down the power button for  
more than two seconds. (The LED indicator  
light blinks three times and turns off.)  
Auto power off: More than five minutes  
without IR signals  
Accessories  
USB charging cable (4 feet/1.ꢀ m)  
LED indicator  
The LED indicator light blinks or turns on  
depending on the battery status.  
Turns on in green:  
The 3D glasses are operating.  
Blinks once every two seconds:  
The 3D glasses are running on battery  
power.  
Pouch  
Blinks three times every three seconds:  
The battery level is low. Charge the  
battery.  
Turns on in yellow:  
The battery is charging. (When the  
battery is fully charged, the indicator  
light turns off.)  
While the 3D glasses are operating (the green  
LED indicator light is on), the battery cannot be  
charged.  
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Troubleshooting  
If 3D images from your computer are not  
displayed on a 3D-capable display (such as  
a 3D TV), display the initial settings wizard  
for NVIDIA 3D Vision on the TV screen and  
complete the initial settings (page 11).  
What should I do if 3D images are  
not displayed or the 3D effect is less  
pronounced on my computer  
screen?  
When you view 3D images on your  
computer, make sure the 3D indicator light  
on the computer turns on.  
When you view 3D images on your  
computer, press the 3D button on the  
computer.  
Make sure you are using the software that  
supports the content currently playing. You  
can check if the software supports the  
content in The list of software used for  
the 3D function (page 8).  
What should I do if 3D images do  
not play smoothly on my 3D TV  
connected to the HDMI output  
port?  
Check the HDMI output resolution settings  
on the computer. If the screen resolution is  
set to 1080(3D), 3D images may not play  
smoothly. Change the screen resolution to  
720(3D) in Refresh Rate Setting with the  
VAIO Control Center, and then try again.  
Click 3D Function and 3D Display  
Function Settings on the VAIO Control  
Center to check if the 3D function is  
enabled.  
Make sure the playback window of the  
software is active and displayed on the top  
of the screen, and press the 3D button  
again.  
How do I disable the 3D function?  
You can disable the 3D function with VAIO  
Control Center. Open VAIO Control  
Center, and click 3D Function and 3D  
Display Function Settings.  
Make sure there is no obstacle between the  
3D sync transmitter and the 3D glasses.  
Make sure there is no heat or light source or  
infrared communication device near the 3D  
sync transmitter.  
Exposing the 3D sync transmitter to direct  
sunlight may cause malfunction.  
If you lie on your side or tilt your head while  
viewing 3D images, the 3D effect may be  
less pronounced or the color of the images  
may change.  
Why does the message about  
NVIDIA 3D Vision in green appear  
on the bottom-right corner of the  
playback window?  
The message about NVIDIA 3D Vision may  
appear on the bottom-right corner of the  
playback window during playback  
depending on the software you are using.  
You can show/hide the message by  
pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Insert keys.  
Charge the battery of the 3D glasses.  
Make sure the 3D glasses are turned on.  
Perceived 3D effect may vary from person  
to person.  
While you are viewing 3D images under low  
temperature, the 3D effect may be less  
pronounced.  
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Precautions  
About the 3D glasses  
Replacement and additional  
purchase of the 3D glasses  
The 3D glasses operate by receiving  
infrared rays from the 3D sync transmitter.  
The performance may be affected if:  
The TDG-BRꢀ50 3D glasses are available for  
purchase as of March ꢀ011. (The model  
name may change without notice.)  
the 3D glasses do not face the 3D sync  
transmitter.  
there are obstacles between the 3D sync  
transmitter and the 3D glasses.  
there are other infrared communication  
devices or lighting equipment,  
residential heating equipment, etc.  
nearby.  
About the simulated 3D function  
The 3D effect may be less pronounced  
depending on the original images.  
When using the simulated 3D function,  
note that the displayed image is modified  
from the original due to the conversion  
performed by the computer.  
Do not use any 3D glasses other than the  
ones specified.  
Do not wear the 3D glasses upside down.  
Use of the simulated 3D function to show  
converted 3D images from ꢀD images in  
cafes, hotels, or other establishments for  
commercial or public viewing purposes  
may infringe on the copyright holder’s right  
protected by the copyright law.  
Care and maintenance of the 3D  
glasses  
Wipe the 3D glasses gently with a soft cloth.  
Stubborn stains may be removed with a  
cloth slightly moistened with a solution of  
mild detergent and warm water.  
If using a chemically pretreated cloth, be  
sure to follow the instructions supplied with  
the cloth.  
Never use strong solvents such as a thinner,  
alcohol, or benzine for cleaning.  
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are trademarks of their respective owners. In  
the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not  
specified.  
For trademarks not specified in this manual,  
refer to the trademarks section in the on-  
screen User Guide.  
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