0-593-730-02 (1) Personal LCD Display Operating Instructions US WARNING YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY. CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
The Personal LCD Display is a brand-new concept in visual display Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Personal LCD Display. The Personal LCD Display using current technology in small, lightweight visual displays, provides a television viewing experience similar to watching a 30inch television from a distance of approximately 4 feet in SVGA mode. (Viewing experience may differ according to individual perception.
Table of Contents About the Personal LCD Display ....................................... 6 Getting Started Locating the parts and controls .......................................... 8 Connecting the Personal LCD Display Connecting a PC ......................................................... 10 Connecting video equipment ...................................... 13 Connecting the power source ..................................... 15 Wearing the Personal LCD Display .................................
About the Personal LCD Display Caution: The screen is always right in front of you. The Personal LCD Display is a head-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front of you even when you move your head. Because of this feature, you can concentrate on the screen more easily compared with ordinary TVs, and you have a sense of being in the action. • It is easy to adjust the Personal LCD Display to your face and eyes. You can use the display unit even while wearing glasses.
Features Getting Started • A powerful, big screen experience comparable to watching a 30-inch screen from approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) away (SVGA mode). • You can connect the Personal LCD Display, which is equipped with two 1.55 million dot LCDs, to your PC to see the screen of the PC in the SVGA or VGA screen mode. • You can enjoy high quality picture when you connect a DVD player, or DV camcorder, etc.
Locating the parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
PUSH DISPLAY jog dial (20, 24) MENU button (24) Getting Started Power supply box SCREEN switch (21) RGB connector (10 to 12, 33) SEE-THROUGH control (21) PC AUDIO jack (10 to 12) CHARGE lamp (28) POWER/POWER SAVING lamp (18, 25) POWER switch (18) PC-VIDEO switch (10 to 14, 18) S VIDEO connector (14) BATT RELEASE button (28) BRIGHT control (19) DC IN connector (15) Ventilation openings (32) VOL control (19) AUDIO/VIDEO connector (13, 14) 9-US
Connecting the Personal LCD Display Connecting a PC Be sure to turn off your PC before connecting the power supply box. Notes • • • • Do not use an RGB signal cable (HD15) which is 6.5 feet (2 m) or longer. The performance may be reduced. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your PC as well. Depending on your computer, the audio port may be indicated as LINE OUT, headphone, speaker, etc. Adjust sound volume on the computer.
Connecting a Macintosh Powerbook to monitor port of Powerbook Getting Started Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available adapter to connect a commercially available RGB signal cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your Powerbook, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.” to RGB signal cable Connector should match the monitor port of your Powerbook model.
Connecting the Personal LCD Display (continued) Connecting a Macintosh (desktop models) Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available Macintosh adapter to connect a commercially available RGB signal cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your Macintosh, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.
Connecting video equipment Getting Started Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box using a commercially available audio/video cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to the video equipment, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “VIDEO.” Note Do not use audio, audio/video, or S-video connecting cables, which are 9.8 feet (3 m) or longer. The performance may be reduced. VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
Connecting the Personal LCD Display (continued) If your video equipment has an S-video jack Connect the Personal LCD Display to the video equipment using a commercially available S-video cable and an audio/video cable to enjoy the highest quality pictures. In this case, you do not need to connect the video (yellow) plug. If you connect both the S-video and video plugs, the S-video signal is automatically selected.
Notes Getting Started • When you connect the Personal LCD Display to the audio output jacks (phono jacks) of your video equipment, connect the Personal LCD Display to both the right and left audio output jacks. If you connect the Personal LCD Display to just one audio output jack, you will hear sound from only one of the stereo earphones. • The audio and video signals may not be carried to the Personal LCD Display depending on the video source. In this case, contact an authorized service center.
Wearing the Personal LCD Display WARNING • Failure to properly fit the product each time may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result in accident or injury. • This product should not be used by children age 15 or younger. The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of this product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions. In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
4 While holding the front pad against your forehead, adjust the angle of the display unit using the two hinges. Move the display unit close to your eyes at a slight downward angle. If you wear glasses, move the display unit as close to the lenses as possible. Adjust the stereo earphones. Pull the earphones out. To adjust the slack, reel in the earphone cord by pressing the slide button in the direction of the arrow. Front pad 5 – 10° Getting Started 5 Adjust the angle of the display unit.
Using the Personal LCD Display Before you start… Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Personal LCD Display” (pages 10 to 15) and “Wearing the Personal LCD Display” (pages 16 and 17). 1 Turn on the Personal LCD Display using the POWER switch. The POWER/POWER SAVING lamp lights up green. POWER / POWER SAVING ON / OFF 2 Select the input signal using the PC-VIDEO switch. Select PC (RGB signal) or VIDEO (video signal) depending on the connected equipment.
3 Input the signal from the connected equipment. When you connect the PC: Adjust the screen resolution. For details, see “Signal compatibility” on page 22. When you display VGA pictures (640 × 480), the picture appears about 60% of the entire screen. Notes • If no picture appears, check the default setting of your PC to output the external RGB signal from the monitor connector. • Some PCs do not output external display signal when they turn on, or switch to external display mode.
Using the Personal LCD Display (continued) After you finish using the Personal LCD Display Take off the Personal LCD Display, and turn off the power. Note on the LCDs The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.999%) Checking the display indications Press the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial while the picture is displayed.
Viewing the surrounding environment While you are wearing the Personal LCD Display, you can view the surrounding environment through the screen in two ways: Viewing the surrounding environment in the area around the picture only (Screen mode) You can adjust the level of transparency of the entire screen with the LCD shutter dial. You can adjust the level of transparency of the screen area around the picture only. The picture remains intact.
Adjusting the sound and picture Signal compatibility The signal specifications that this unit supports are as follows: PC mode (RGB signal) Display mode Macintosh 13" color 16" color IBM PC compatibles VGA text VGA graphics VESA VGA VESA SVGA Screen resolution (dot × line) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 × 480 832 × 624 35.0 49.7 67 75 × × × × × × × × × × 31.5 31.5 37.9 37.5 43.3 35.2 37.9 48.1 46.9 53.
Adjusting the sound/picture You can adjust the following items using the menu display. PC mode (RGB signal) Video mode (video signal) AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System): Keeps the maximum volume down to protect your ear. You cannot turn up the volume beyond the defined limit even if you try to turn the VOL control. MEGA BASS: Creates a deep, powerful sound by emphasizing the bass sound. V CENT: Adjusts the vertical position of the picture. CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture contrast.
Adjusting the sound and picture (continued) 1 Press MENU. PC mode The menu display appears on the screen. MENU EXIT OFF AVLS : MEGA BASS : 0 POWER SAVE : OFF V CENT H CENT TRACKING SYNC PRESET SEL EXEC MENU EXIT MENU VIDEO mode * MENU EXIT OFF AVLS : MEGA BASS : 0 POWER SAVE : OFF CONTRAST HUE COLOR RESET SEL EXEC MENU EXIT * NTSC (VIDEO) mode only 2 Turn the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial to select the desired item, then press the jog dial. The setting screen of the selected item appears.
AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System) POWER SAVE Turn the jog dial to set to ON, then press the jog dial. Turn the jog dial to set to ON, then press the jog dial. AVLS : POWER SAVE : ON OFF ON OFF SEL SEL EXEC MEGA BASS Turn the jog dial to select the desired value, then press the jog dial. When POWER SAVE is set to ON, you can monitor the status of the Personal LCD Display by checking the POWER/POWER SAVING indicator. 2: Maximize the bass sound. 1: Boost the bass sound. 0: Normal bass sound.
Adjusting the sound and picture (continued) Adjusting the RGB signal Note When you display the picture on both the LCD display of the notebook PC and on the Personal LCD Display, depending on the notebook PC, you may not be able to adjust the picture on the Personal LCD Display due to the mismatch of the output signal frequencies. In this case, change the display mode on your PC to the external monitor only. Then, change the screen resolution according to the list on “Signal compatibility” (page 22).
Adjusting the video signal CONTRAST Turn the jog dial to adjust the contrast, then press the jog dial. Resetting the adjustments to the factory preset level All settings except AVLS, MEGA BASS, and POWER SAVE settings are reset to the factory preset level. Turn the jog dial to select PRESET or RESET in the menu, then press the jog dial. CONTRAST PC mode ADJ EXEC more COLOR SEL Turn the jog dial to adjust the color intensity, then press the jog dial.
Using the optional battery pack DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. NOTE: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Battery pack Charging time Battery life (fully charged battery, PC mode) NP-F550 Approx. 6 hours Approx. 1 hour NP-F750 Approx. 12 hours Approx. 2 hours NP-F950 Approx. 18 hours Approx. 3 hours • The battery life and charging time may change depending on the conditions of use. • You can also use a battery pack such as the NP-500/510/710/F530/F730/F930 (not supplied) with the Personal LCD Display. • You can use an InfoLITHIUM™ battery pack with the Personal LCD Display.
Precautions Use Installation • Operate the product only with the supplied AC power adapter. If you use a different AC power adapter, it may cause a malfunction. • To prevent internal heat build-up, do not block the ventilation openings. • Avoid operating the product at temperatures below 41˚F (5˚C). • Do not subject the product to high temperature or direct sunlight. If you do not observe the above instructions, the product may become deformed and the screens may become impossible to align.
Others Additional Information • Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled into the product. - If the product has been exposed to rain or water. - If the product has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions.
Error messages The following error messages may appear to indicate the status of the Personal LCD Display or input signal. OUT OF SCAN RANGE The input signal does not match the supported specification. Change the screen resolution on your PC. For details of the signal compatibility, see “Signal compatibility” (page 22). NO INPUT SIGNAL The signal is not input. • Make sure that the PC-VIDEO switch is correctly set. • Make sure that the connected equipment is turned on.
Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before contact an authorized service center. Symptom Cause Remedy The picture does not appear. Connections are incorrect. Connect the equipment correctly (pages 10 to 15). The signal is not input. Select the correct input (page 18). The Personal LCD Display enters power Put the Personal LCD Display on again to bring the forehead near to save mode. the POWER SAVING SENSOR (page 8). The picture is dark or dim.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Cause Remedy The black, red, and green dots do not disappear. The LCD is made with highprecision technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.999%) — The picture color is different. The color intensity and hue* are not adjusted. Adjust COLOR and HUE* in the menu screen (page 27).
Specifications Power supply AC power adapter: AC-PLM3 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 16 W Output voltage 8.4 V, 1.6 A Battery pack: NP-F550/F750/F950 (not supplied) Power consumption 10 W (approx., PC mode) 12 W (approx., VIDEO mode) Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Storage temperature 14°F to 140°F (–10°C to 60°C) Dimensions Display unit: Approx. 5 7/8 × 1 15/16 × 3 1/2 inches (Approx. 149 × 48 × 86 mm) (w/h/d folded) Power supply box: Approx. 2 1/4 × 1 7/8 × 6 3/8 inches (Approx.
Index A R AC power adapter 15, 28 Adjusting AVLS 23, 25 brightness 19 color 23, 27 contrast 23, 27 horizontal position 23, 26 hue 23, 27 mega bass 23, 25 power save 23, 25 synchronization 23, 26 tracking 23, 26 vertical position 23, 26 volume 19 Remaining battery pack life 28 Resetting 27 RGB input signal 35 B Back strap 16, 17 Battery pack 28 Brightness control 19 C Charging a battery pack 28 Connection battery pack 28 PCs 10 power 15 video equipment 13 D Display indication 20 E Error message 32 F,
