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Sony Glasstron PLM-A35 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Glasstron PLM-A35 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR'S APPROVAL.
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE
FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR'S APPROVAL.
PLM-A35
© 2000 Sony Corporation
3-868-186-21 (1)
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  • Page 1 THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER. IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR’S APPROVAL. PLM-A35 © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-868-186-21 (1)
  • Page 2 Glasstron is a brand-new concept in visual display Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron, using current technology in small, lightweight visual displays, provides a television viewing experience similar to watching a 52-inch television from a distance of approximately 2 m (6.6 feet).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 4 About the Glasstron ... 9 Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories ... 10 Locating the parts and controls ... 11 Connecting the Glasstron ... 12 Wearing the Glasstron ... 16 Operations Using the Glasstron ... 19 Setting the user lock ...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THE SONY GLASSTRON PERSONAL VIEWER SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EYE OR OTHER INJURY, LOSS OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH. USE RESTRICTIONS Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger.
  • Page 5 Health Concerns Warning: Eye Fatigue/Eye Damage/Loss of Visual Functions. Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions. Stop using if you feel tired or experience headaches or discomfort. Warning: No Use by Children Age 15 or Younger. This product is designed for adult use.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Health Concerns Caution: Motion Sickness from External Motion. Do not use this product while subject to external motion –– for example, as a passenger in a car. Use of this product under these conditions may cause motion sickness.
  • Page 7 Instructions for Safe Fit Warning: Proper Fit. Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear requiring the viewer to properly fit the product. 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.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Warnings for Electronic Products Caution: Electric Shock. Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructions may cause damage to your product and may result in property damage or injury or death from electric shock, fire, or other cause. Caution: Do Not Disassemble.

  • Page 9: About The Glasstron

    2 m (6.6 feet) away. • Handy portable folding display. • The display unit weighs only 95 g (3.4 oz). • Approximate continuous use for up to seven hours with Sony’s recommended battery pack, NP-F550. Display unit The display unit is equipped with two small (left and right) LCDs.

  • Page 10: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your Glasstron. If any item is not supplied, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Display unit/Power supply box (1) • AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (1) •...

  • Page 11: Locating The Parts And Controls

    Locating the parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Display unit Earphone (18) Power supply box Cover (24) DC IN 9V connector (15) A/V IN (audio/video) jack (12, 13) S VIDEO IN jack (14) POWER ON/OFF switch (19) POWER lamp (19) START/BATT CHECK button...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Glasstron

    Connecting the Glasstron Connecting video equipment Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box as shown below. Two AV cables are supplied. Select the correct AV cable according to the shape of the connectors on the unit to be connected.

  • Page 13: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting other equipment The plug adaptor (phonojack y phonojack) is supplied. Use the plug adaptor according to the equipment you want to connect. A/V IN to A/V IN (special minijack) : Signal flow TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc. Audio/video cable (special miniplug y phono plug) (supplied) Plug adaptor...
  • Page 14 • Even if you use the supplied audio/video cable, the audio and video signals may not be carried to the Glasstron depending on the video source. In this case, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Source

    Connecting the power source Connect the AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to a wall outlet. Do not connect the power source until all other connections are complete. to wall outlet AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to DC IN 9V Display unit AC power cord (supplied) DC IN 9V...

  • Page 16: Wearing The Glasstron

    Wearing the Glasstron WARNING • Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,” page 7) 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.
  • Page 17 Adjust the width of the side pieces. There are two settings for the side piece width adjustment. If the fit seems loose, insert the side piece adjusters to the hinges of the left and right side pieces. To use the side piece adjusters 1 This is the original position.
  • Page 18 Wearing the Glasstron (continued) For increased comfort while wearing Glasstron If the Glasstron fit is loose or uncomfortable, place the supplied side piece pads onto the tip of each side piece. Note Use the side peace pads pocket-side inward. Wear the stereo earphones. Detach the stereo earphones from the display unit and put them in your ears.

  • Page 19: Using The Glasstron

    Using the Glasstron If you set the user lock, unlock it (page 23). Before you start… Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Glasstron” (pages 12 - 15) and “Wearing the Glasstron” (pages 16 - 18). WARNING Each time this product is used, adjustment screens will appear, requiring the viewer to properly fit the product.
  • Page 20 If you cannot see a proper arrangement of these lines even after resting your eyes for a few hours, the Glasstron may not be operating correctly. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Correct...
  • Page 21 Start playback on the video equipment connected to the Glasstron. Adjust the volume by turning the VOL control. When you set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to ON, you cannot turn up the volume beyond the defined limit (see page 22). lower Check that the four corners of the screen are clear.
  • Page 22 Using the Glasstron (continued) After you finish using the Glasstron Take off the Glasstron, 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.

  • Page 23: Setting The User Lock

    Setting the user lock WARNING 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. To prevent such use, this product is equipped with the user lock system. When the user lock is on, audio and video signals are not input and all operations except power on/off are disabled.

  • Page 24: Using An Optional Battery Pack

    • If the POWER lamp flashes while using the battery pack, replace the battery pack with a fresh one. • Battery life may be shorter in a cold environment. This is a typical battery characteristic. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Battery pack...
  • Page 25 Checking the remaining battery life When no indication or caution appears on the screen, press the START/ BATT CHECK button. The remaining battery life appears and the picture disappears. START/BATT CHECK Remaining battery life Fully charged When the battery pack is weak, the following message appears on the screen.

  • Page 26: Precautions

    (pages 19 - 22), to be sure the screens are aligned. If you find the screens misaligned, have the product repaired at your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Do not place the product in locations where it is wet, humid, dusty, smoky, or steamy.
  • Page 27 • Do not disassemble or modify the product. It may cause fire or electric shock. Have the product checked and repaired at your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Do not attempt to service the product yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not listed below, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Symptom The playback picture does not appear. The picture is dark or dim. Horizontal stripes appear. The picture suddenly disappears.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply AC power adaptor: AC-PLM2 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 16 W Output voltage 9 V, 1.3 A Battery pack: NP-F550/F730/F750/F930/ F950 (not supplied) Power consumption 1.7 W Approx. Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Storage temperature –10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) Dimensions Display unit:...
  • Page 30 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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