Operating instructions
Overview Introduction Requirements The multimedia video glasses 1 2 Overview Contents of the package cinemizer OLED controls Battery box controls 3 4 5 Usage Powering on Wearing comfort Nose pad adapter Ear clips Acuity adjustment Earpieces Stereo audio jack Volume Integrated battery Battery status Battery charging HDMI® connection iPod/iPhone and iPad connection (30 pin) iPod/iPhone and iPad connection (lightning) Other playback devices via cinch video cable Travel case Additional functions 3D supp
Introduction Requirements ATTENTION: For your own safety, read the complete instructions on the usage of the cinemizer ® OLED multimedia video glasses in this manual, the safety information in the quick guide for the cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses (provided in the package and available from www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/documents) and the instructions for the devices to which the cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses are connected, before you use the cinemizer OLED.
The multimedia video glasses As you look into the cinemizer OLED video glasses you will obtain the visual impression of a television picture with a screen diagonal of 105 cm at a distance of 2 metres. The ergonomic design and simple acuity adjustment between -5 and +2 dioptres for each eye make the cinemizer OLED video glasses very convenient to wear, even for the wearers of spectacles.
cinemizer ® OLED at a glance Contents of the package Travel case Battery box cinemizer-HDMI® adapter (HDMI® mini jack type C) HDMI® to mini HDMI® Adapter cable Mini USB cable Video cable 3.
cinemizer OLED controls Nose pad for the ergonomic adjustment of the position of the glasses Viewing window for different eye distances (59-69mm) Adjustment wheel for the stepless adjustment of the acuity for each eye (-5 to +2 dioptres) Ear clip for fixing the glasses ergonomically Removable earpiece Earpiece storage clip (magnetic) for the safe storage of the earpieces 4 Overview
Battery box controls cinemizer socket for the connection of the HDMI® adapter or optionally an iPod/iPhone adapter Earpiece jack for the connection of stereo earpieces (3.5mm) Reset button for resetting the video glasses On/Off button video glasses Multifunction switch for activating the On-Screen Display (OSD), switching between 2D and 3D mode and for adjusting the volume Mode LEDs 2D/3D mode display AV-in jack for connecting (3.
Usage Powering on the cinemizer OLED video glasses Power on the cinemizer OLED video glasses by briefly pressing the On/Off button until the mode and then the battery status LEDs illuminate. If an LED does not illuminate green after pressing the On/Off button, the battery is probably discharged and you should charge the battery for the cinemizer OLED video glasses using a USB cable.
Nose pad adapter The soft silicone nose pad adapter ensures you find it pleasant to wear the cinemizer OLED glasses on your nose. Due to anatomical differences in the shapes of faces and noses, comfort can be improved using the optional nose pad adapters A and B. The nose pad can be fastened in 3 different ways: 1) Nose pad without adapter 2) Node pad with adapter A Adapter A 3) Nose pad with adapter B ! The simplest method is to try all 3 ways and decide which suits you best.
Ear clips The ear clips for the cinemizer OLED help both to securely attach the glasses to your head and to reduce the weight on your nose. You can then comfortably wear and use the cinemizer OLED video glasses for an extended period. Prior to putting on the cinemizer OLED video glasses, please push the ear clips a little to the rear, put on the glasses and then push the ear clips from the rear to your ears.
Acuity The cinemizer OLED video glasses offer stepless adjustment of the acuity in the range from -5 to +2 dioptres. In this way wearers of spectacles with the need for eyesight correction in this range can use the cinemizer OLED video glasses without using their spectacles. Before you adjust the acuity, you should have adjusted the nose pad and the ear clips to suit you. You can continuously correct the dioptres separately for each eye using an adjustment wheel.
Earpieces You can enjoy stereo sound with the cinemizer OLED using the two earpieces. 1. Connect earpieces The earpiece connectors are connected as shown in figures 1-3. First the connector is loosely fitted in the 2.5mm jack, then pushed with the fingernail until it engages, and finally the cable pressed into the cable channel. 1 Insert connector loosely into the jack. 10 Usage 2 Push to the stop using your fingernail. 3 Press cable into the cable channel.
2. Use earpieces With the glasses opened, please take the earpieces out of the magnetic storage clips and put on the cinemizer OLED glasses. Please insert the earpieces in your ears. The rubberised ear caps fitted to the earpieces are important for the correct seating of the earpieces. Ear caps Ear caps in three different sizes are included with the earpieces: small (S), medium (M) and large (L). Please try the different sizes and decide which size is most suitable for you.
Stereo audio jack If you want to use your own stereo earphones, you can connect them to the 3.5mm stereo audio jack provided. In this case please remove the cinemizer OLED earpieces as shown in the figure below. 1 Remove cable from the cable channel. 12 Usage 2 Press briefly using your fingernail. 3 Tilt slightly to remove the connector.
Volume You can change the volume of the cinemizer OLED video glasses using the multifunction switch. + - + On the usage of an iPod or iPhone with the cinemizer OLED glasses, the volume control on the iPod or iPhone is inhibited. On some iPod or iPhone models, the volume may still be indicated on the display if the volume buttons are actuated, but the volume in the cinemizer OLED will not change. ! With an iPod or iPhone connected you can only adjust the volume on the cinemizer OLED.
Integrated battery The integrated battery allows you to use the cinemizer OLED glasses for up to 6 hours while you are travelling. The battery must have been fully charged prior to use. It takes approx. 2.5 hours to charge the battery. Connection Video cable iPod/iPhone HDMI® 14 Usage Operating time in hours 6 6 2.
Battery status When the cinemizer OLED is powered on, the battery status LED indicates to you the charge status of the battery. Low battery capacity is signalled by an orange (critical) or red (very critical) LED. If the battery status LED illuminates red or orange, you should try to charge the battery using a USB cable. Battery status LED Battery status Illuminated red The battery capacity is very low and therefore it is imperative the battery is charged.
If the battery charge drops below one of the two limits (orange, red) during operation, the related battery symbol will be displayed on the screen in orange or red. Charging recommended Very critical charge status Charging recommended Charging imperative With the cinemizer OLED powered on, the battery symbol is also displayed briefly in the glasses if the volume is changed using the multifunction switch.
Battery charging To charge the cinemizer OLED battery you can connect the USB cable supplied to either a computer or a USB mains power supply plug. It is recommended to ensure the power source supplies at least 500 mA (e.g. USB 2.0). While you charge the cinemizer OLED battery, the battery status LED flashes. The colour of the flashing battery status LED indicates the battery capacity in 3 different colours.
Battery status LED Battery status Flashing red The battery capacity is very low. After charging for approx. 40 minutes the colour of the battery status LED will change from red to orange. Flashing orange The battery charging status has reaches a state that is sufficient for approx. 1-3 hours of operation depending on the playback device and the connection used. Flashing green The battery capacity is almost fully charged.
HDMI® connection The cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses are supplied with a cinemizerHDMI® adapter. Using this adapter the video glasses can be connected, e.g. to games consoles, Blu-ray players or other playback devices with an HDMI® interface.
iPod/iPhone connection To use the cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses with an iPod or iPhone an "Adapter Kit for iPod and iPhone" is available. This accessory kit, available from dealers or online shops (www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/shops), contains an adapter and a base plate with 3 retaining pads; these pads are placed one on top of the other on the base plate depending on the thickness of the iPod or iPhone model used.
Connection of smartphones and tablets via MHL and Lightning New iPod, iPhone and iPad models with the Lighting connector are not mechanically compatible with the cinemizer adapter kit for iPod and iPhone. Smartphones and tablets with, e.g., the Android or iOS operating system transmit the contents of the display digitally via an HDMI interface to the exterior.
Other playback devices via cinch video cable All playback devices that output a "video composite" signal via the familiar yellow cinch jack can be connected (e.g. DVD players, mobile phones, smartphones, games consoles, multimedia hard disks, camcorders, digital reflect cameras, etc.) using the 3.5 mm AV-In jack integrated into the cinemizer OLED battery box. A video cable is required for this connection; this cable in included in the package and is available from dealers or online shops (www.zeiss.
Travel case To protect the cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses during transport, you can place them in the travel case supplied. Prior to placing the cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses in the travel case, you should remove the ear clips and place them loose in the travel case. In this way the ear clips are not subjected to mechanical forces that may irreparably damage them. Please proceed as follows: 1) First pull the ear clips off the two arms.
4. Additional functions 3D support The cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses support real 3D. This feature is also termed stereo 3D or stereoscopic 3D. A stereoscopic 3D video or image always contains 2 images: 1. The perspective from the point of view of the left eye and 2. The perspective from the point of view of the right eye.
After powering on the 2D video mode is set by default. You can change between the 2D and 3D video mode by pressing the multifunction switch for approx. 3 seconds. The 3D mode is signalled by the blue mode LED. 2D mode 3D mode If a device is connected via the HDMI® interface and this playback device is able to provide 3D via HDMI® 1.4 (frame packing), it is not possible to switch manually between 2D and 3D in the cinemizer OLED glasses.
The cinemizer OLED video glasses save the last 3D format setting used. You will find general information on the topic of "Stereo 3D" on the cinemizer OLED homepage www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/3d. If you activate the 3D mode with a long press on the multifunction switch, please ensure specially formatted 3D content is available and you have set the correct 3D format on the OSD. The cinemizer OLED multimedia video glasses do not convert normal films or games to 3D.
c) Line interleaved The related stereo images are reduced to 50% of the original height so that both images fit in one video frame. 1. Line left 2. Line right etc. d) Frame packing 2 complete images using frame packing (HDMI® 1.4) L R You can set the appropriate 3D format ("Side-by-side", "Top/bottom" or "Line interleaved") using the On-Screen Display (OSD). This does not apply for stereo 3D content provided via HDMI® using frame packing (HDMI® 1.4).
OSD settings Activation of the OSD You can change the settings for the multimedia video glasses using the integrated On-Screen Display (OSD). The on-screen display is a menu displayed in the virtual image generated by the video glasses. You can activate the OSD by briefly pressing the multifunction switch. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Side-by-Side (L/R) Side-by-Side (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
Navigation in the OSD After activation of the OSD you can navigate up and down on the main menu by pushing the multifunction switch in the appropriate direction. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Side-by-Side (L/R) Side-by-Side (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man. Adjust Brightness Bal EXIT As you navigate up and down on the main menu, the current setting on the settings menu is displayed marked by a light-blue bar.
If you do not want to make any changes or do not want to apply the changes, move the cursor to the " ttt Back" field and confirm by pressing the multifunction switch or wait until the OSD disappears after approx. 7 seconds. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Side-by-Side (L/R) Side-by-Side (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man. Adjust Brightness Bal EXIT In the case of the two menu items Man. Adjust, Man.
Video 3D-Mode The supported 3D formats are displayed on the settings menu for selection as a function of the device connected and the resolution used. If a device is not yet connected, it is not possible to change to the 3D mode settings menu. In this case this main menu item is not available. ! Important: the 3D formats supported depend on the resolution used and the playback device or adapter used. An overview of the 3D format supported is given in section 4 in "3D support".
Side-by-Side (L/R) The default 3D mode is set to "Side-by-Side (L/R)", as this is the most common 3D format. With this format the left sub-image displays the perspective from the point of view of the left eye and the right sub-image the perspective from the point of view of the right eye. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Side-by-Side (L/R) Side-by-Side (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
Top/Bottom (L/R) Another 3D format supported is the so-called "top/bottom" 3D format. With this format the perspectives (left/right) are arranged one above the other. L R VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Side-by-Side (L/R) Side-by-Side (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
Line interleaved On the provision of "line interleaved" 3D content, the left and right perspectives are nested alternately in each other. I.e. a line with the left perspective is followed with a line for the right perspective etc. L R VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Interleaved (L/R) Interleaved (R/L) Top/Bottom (L/R) Top/Bottom (R/L) INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
HDMI® 1.4 - frame packing In the case of HDMI® 1.4, unlike the previous 3D formats (side-by-side, top/bottom and line interleaved) 2 complete images are transmitted in the so-called "frame packing format". This is only possible using the standard HDMI® 1.4. If a film or game in 3D is provided via HDMI® 1.4, the 3D mode in the cinemizer OLED video glasses is activated automatically.
Aspect The aspect ratio defines the ratio between the lengths of the sides of the image for films or games. Using the "Aspect" menu you can set the aspect ratio for the image displayed. This setting is available for iPod and iPhone and in the case of playback via the AV video cable. But not in the case of HDMI®. The default setting is "Auto" and stands for automatic detection and setting.
Zoom This setting enlarges the image horizontally and vertically. This setting is useful if you have Blu-ray films in the 21:9 format and as a result there are black bars at the top and bottom. This option can be switched on to see a full screen image. This setting is only possible with 1080p/24Hz. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Auto 16 : 9 4:3 Zoom INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
Contrast The default setting is "Normal" and should provide the best image quality for the majority of applications. In some films with very dark scenes, the setting "Film" should be selected to obtain better contrast in dark scenes. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Normal Film INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man. Adjust Brightness Bal EXIT Info The two menu items Connection and Status contain general system parameters. Settings cannot be made here.
Advanced The settings on the "Advanced" menu normally only need to be changed or modified in exceptional cases. Auto Adjust By activating the "Automatic Adjust" function the cinemizer OLED is prompted to scan the input signal and adjust the image if necessary. This function is only supported in case of HDMI® playback. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast Auto adjust INFO Connection Status ttt Back ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man. Adjust Brightness Bal EXIT Man.
Man. Adjust You can change the vertical position of the image using the function for the manual vertical adjustment. Select and confirm the " Shift " element to move the image upward. Each time the function is confirmed the image moves up one pixel. Similarly with each click on " Shift " the image moves down one pixel. The absolute shift is displayed in the line at the top, e.g. "Shift: +2 lines" and is visible in the background at the same time.
Exit If you want to leave the on-screen display, please navigate to and click the "Exit" field. If you do not undertake any further actions for more than 7 seconds with the on-screen display activated, the on-screen display disappears automatically. VIDEO 3D-Mode Aspect Contrast INFO Connection Status ADVANCED Auto Adjust Man. Adjust Man.
5. Accessories Adapter kit for iPod and iPhone (30 Pin) The adapter kit for iPod and iPhone is available as an accessory for the cinemizer OLED and can be purchased from dealers and online shops. A list of current dealers is available at www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/shops. In principle all iPod and iPhone models capable of playing back video are supported by the adapter kit. You will find more detailed information on this kit in the section "iPod/iPhone connection" in this document.
Headtracker (movement sensor) The cinemizer OLED Headtracker is connected to the computer via a standard USB connector and is immediately detected as a PC mouse by all common operating systems such as Windows, Linux and OS X; it is then ready to use. As a result the Headtracker is suitable for all applications that can be controlled using a computer mouse and it is possible to look around a virtual room with natural movements of the head.
For professional applications an SDK is avai lable for direct access to the sensor data (raw data and quaternions) from the USB HID. In this way the sensor data from the 3rd rotation axis and absolute viewing angle information can also be used in applications. 3rd rotation axis To obtain the cinemizer headtracker SDK please fill in the web formular under www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/headtrackerSDK.
Light shield The Eyeshield is an accessory for the cinemizer OLED video glasses that shields the user from the outside world. The flexible insert made of soft rubber and plastic can be straightforwardly attached to the multimedia glasses and completely encloses the area around the eyes. If you use the cinemizer OLED for instance as an external viewfinder or to watch films on the move, sunlight and other sources of interference from the outside are completely excluded.
6. Further information You will find comprehensive information on the multimedia video glasses on the website www.zeiss.com/cinemizer cinemizer OLED support website You can read frequently asked questions related to the cinemizer OLED and their answers at www.zeiss.com/cinemizer/faq. Technical support Before you contact technical support with technical questions, please make sure you have first read through the questions on the FAQ page.
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Technical support 46 Top/bottom 25, 31, 33 Travel case 3, 8, 23 Troubleshooting 46 USB cable 3, 6, 15, 17 USB mains power supply plug 17 Video cable PIN assignment 21 Video cable 3, 14, 22, 36 Video mode 25 Video 31 Viewing window 4 Volume symbol 13 Volume 5, 13, 16, 17 iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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