Brother AiRScouter WD-360B User manual

Before using the AiRScouter, make sure you read the Product Safety
Guide first. Then read this Quick Setup Guide for correct setup and use
of the AiRScouter, and keep it for future reference.
Note that product options and accessories may vary depending on the
country of sale.
Product Safety Guide (included in the box)
This guide provides important safety information for the AiRScouter.
Read it carefully before use.
Quick Setup Guide (this guide)
This guide provides basic information about setting up and using the
AiRScouter, as well as detailed tips for troubleshooting problems that
may occur.
User's Guide (available online at Brother Solutions Center)
This guide provides additional information on settings,
operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Visit
the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com,
select Manuals, and search for your product.
Before using the AiRScouter, make sure that you have all the
components shown below.
*1 The cable clip may be used to attach the head display cable to your
clothing to keep it out of your way. Loop the string of the cable clip around
the head display cable as shown.
*2 The case is used for storage only. If the product falls or receives a strong
impact while in the case, it may become damaged.
aFocus Adjustment Dial
Adjusts the focus of the image on the head display by changing
the focal length of the optics (from 30 cm to infinity).
bHead Display Cable
Connects the head display to the control box and transmits power
and video signals to the head display.
cEyecup
When attached, prevents the head display from touching the
user’s eye.
aHead Band
Attaches the AiRScouter to the user’s head and distributes the
weight of the unit.
bForehead Pad
Cushions the head band and prevents it from slipping down the
user’s forehead.
cCable Channel
Holds the head display cable in place along the head band.
dRear Band Attachment Post
Allows the user to attach the rear band and tighten the head band
around the head to prevent slippage.
eFlexible Arm
Allows the user to adjust the position and angle of the head display
relative to the eye.
fJoint Dial
Loosens the ball joint to allow for adjustment of the flexible arm,
or tightens it to fix the flexible arm's position and angle.
Unpack the machine and check
the components
Head Display Unit Control Box AC Adapter
Li-ion (Lithium Ion)
Rechargeable Battery
Cable Clip*1 Rear Band
Flexible Arm
(For Right Eye)
Quick Setup Guide
(This Guide)
Product Safety Guide
Case*2 Belt Pouch
English
WD-360B
Quick Setup Guide
Printed in Japan
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Names and functions of key components
Head Display
Harness
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aControl Panel
Includes control buttons, status LEDs, and a battery level indicator.
bAC Adapter Port
Allows the user to connect the included AC adapter to power the
control box, or to recharge the internal battery.
cHDMI™ Input Port
Allows you to connect HDMI-compatible devices.
dHead Display Cable Port
Allows the user to connect the head display to the control box.
eMicro-USB B Port
Allows the user to connect a third-party USB battery to power the
control box (note that this port cannot be used to charge the
internal battery).
Control Panel Buttons
aPower Button
Press this button to power on the AiRScouter, and press and hold
this button for two seconds to power off the AiRScouter (note that
the AiRScouter will automatically power off if there is no input from
a video source).
bMode Button
Press this button to select the zoom mode.
cImage Rotation Button
Press this button to rotate the image by 180°.
dBrightness Button
Press this button to select the next brightness level; note that the
AiRScouter has five levels of brightness.
Control Panel Status LEDs
aDisplay LED (Green)
Lights up when the AiRScouter is on and an image is being
projected onto the display.
bKey Lock LED (Orange)
Lights up when button operation on the control box is disabled.
cInternal Battery LED (Orange)
Lights up when the control box is being powered by the internal
battery.
dExternal Power LED (Orange)
Lights up when the control box is being powered by the AC adapter
or by an external battery (for example, a third-party USB battery).
LED Indications
lit flashing off
aDisplay LED (Green)
bKey Lock LED (Orange)
cInternal Battery LED (Orange)
dExternal Power LED (Orange)
When the AC adapter is connected:
dExternal Power LED (Orange)
When an external battery is connected:
Control Box
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State Name Explanation
Display ON
The AiRScouter is receiving
a compatible video signal from
an external device.
(Slowly) Operating The control box is processing the
video signal.
(Quickly) No input
The AiRScouter is not receiving
a compatible video signal from an
external device.
Power OFF
The AiRScouter is powered off.
To power it on, press the power
button.
State Name Explanation
Key lock ON Button operation on the control box
is disabled.
Key lock OFF Button operation on the control box
is enabled.
State Name Explanation
Battery level
high The internal battery is fully charged.
(Slowly) Battery level
medium The internal battery is half charged.
(Quickly) Battery level
low
The internal battery is almost
completely discharged.
No battery The internal battery is fully
discharged.
State Name Explanation
Working The AiRScouter is being powered by
the AC adapter.
(Slowly) Charging The internal battery is being charged
by the AC adapter.
(Quickly) Charging
error
An error occurred while the internal
battery was charging.
Full charge The internal battery is fully charged.
State Name Explanation
Working The AiRScouter is being powered by
an external battery.
(Quickly) Connection
error
An error occurred while an external
battery was supplying power.
No battery
The external battery’s capacity is
low. If the internal battery is charged,
the AiRScouter will switch to using it
for power (see cInternal battery
LED).

How to assemble the AiRScouter
Ensure the AiRScouter is powered and connected correctly according to
the following procedure:
1. Insert the internal battery into the control box:
a) Remove the screw
from the back of the
control box and slide
open the cover
panel.
b) Insert the Li-ion
rechargeable
battery.
c) Replace the cover
panel and tighten the
screw on the back of
the control box.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter port on the control box, and
fully charge the internal battery.
3. Open the belt pouch and slide the control box into it as shown, so that
the ports are still accessible when the flap is closed.
4. Pass your belt through the belt loop on the rear of the belt pouch.
5. Attach the control box firmly to your body as shown below.
6. Connect the head display cable from the head display to the head
display cable port on the control box.
7. Connect the video input cable to the control box.
How to wear the AiRScouter
1. Place the head band onto the head as shown. The band should be
positioned just above the forehead.
2. To secure the head display cable to your clothing, use the cable clip.
Turn the power on
Press the power button
to turn the AiRScouter
on. (The LED under
the power button will
turn green.)
Adjust the position of the Head Display
1. Loosen the ball joints by turning the
dials on either end of the flexible arm
counter-clockwise.
2. Adjust the position and angle of the
head display so that it is easy to view.
3. Tighten the ball joints by turning the
dials on either end of the flexible arm
clockwise to fix the head display in
place.
Before using the AiRScouter
Note
• If an input source with an unsupported resolution is connected, the
image may not display correctly on the head display screen. If this
occurs, check the output resolution of the video source.
• Degradation of the video signal may occur when longer input cables
are used. For maximum quality, it's recommended to use HDMI and
USB cables of 2 m length or shorter.
Note
If the head band feels loose or starts to slip down the forehead, it is
recommended that you attach the rear band and use it to tighten the fit
on your head.
If you wear glasses
Adjusting the display

Adjust the focus of the image
Turn the focus adjustment dial to
either side until the image on the
head display is in focus. The focal
length of the optics can be changed
from 30 cm to infinity.
Adjust brightness
Press the brightness button on the control panel to adjust the
brightness of the image on the head display. There are five levels of
brightness, and each press will increase the brightness by one level. If
the button is pressed while at maximum brightness, the brightness will
return to the lowest level.
Lock the buttons of the control panel
To prevent unintentional operation, activate the key lock function by
pressing the mode button and the image rotation button on the control
panel simultaneously.
The key lock LED will turn orange when the control panel buttons are
disabled.
Enlarge or reduce the size of the image
Press the mode button
to enlarge or reduce
the size of the image
on the head display.
The following zoom
modes are available:
• Normal - the image is
displayed at the
original resolution
• Enlarge - the centre
portion of the image
is enlarged to fit the
head display screen.
This mode is useful for focussing or to check fine details in the image
• Reduce - the image is reduced in size to fit the head display screen;
this mode is useful if you cannot clearly see details around the edges
of the image in Normal mode.
Pressing the mode button will change the zoom mode in the following
order: Normal, Enlarge, Reduce, Normal...
Rotate the image
Press the image rotation button on the control panel to rotate the image
by 180°.
Note
• If the ball joints become loose after adjusting the position of the head
display, turn the dials on either end of the flexible arm clockwise to fix
the head display in place.
• If you cannot see the full image after adjusting the flexible arm, you
may have to adjust the position of the head band to bring the display
into your field of view.
Adjusting the settings
Note
To disable the key lock function, press the mode button and the image
rotation button on the control panel simultaneously again.
Note
The zoom modes use a fixed percentage to resize the image, which is
not user-configurable.
Normal→Enlarge→Reduce

Attach the rear band
1. Press the area highlighted in the image below, and slide the head band
cover towards the end of the band to remove it.
2. Slide the loop at one end of the rear
band over the attachment post as
shown in the illustration, and feed
the rear band through the opening
at the end of the head band.
3. Replace the head band cover as
shown, ensuring that the rear
band is fed through the cut-out on
the end of the cover. Press the
area highlighted in the illustration
and slide the cover back into
place.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to attach the other end of the rear band to the other
end of the head band.
5. Adjust the rear band's length using the slider.
Switch the head display to be viewed with the
right eye
While the AiRScouter is supplied with the head display screen on the
left side of the head band, the flexible arm may be switched to allow
the head display to be positioned over the right eye instead.
1. Ensure that the AiRScouter is powered off and that the head display
cable is disconnected from the control box before continuing.
2. Remove the head display cable from the cable channel on the head
band, and from the cable channel on the flexible arm.
3. Rotate the dial on the ball joint between the flexible arm and the head
band clockwise, until the flexible arm is separated from the head band.
4. Rotate the dial on the ball joint between the flexible arm and the head
display clockwise, until the flexible arm is separated from the head
display.
5. Turn the head band over so that the threads of the ball joint face the
other way, and the AiRScouter logos on the head band covers are
upside-down.
6. Remove the two head band covers as shown, by pressing the area
highlighted in the image below and sliding the cover to the end of the
head band. Swap the two covers and replace them as shown, so that
the AiRScouter logos are now facing the correct direction.
7. Attach the flexible arm for right-eyed viewing (the other arm that is
included in the box) to the head display, by lining up the narrow end
of the flexible arm with the threads on the head display and rotating
the dial on the ball joint clockwise to tighten.
Note
The flexible arm for left eye and the flexible arm for right eye are two
separate parts that are included in the AiRScouter box. Because of its
design, the flexible arm for right eye cannot be used for left-eyed
viewing, and vice versa.

8. Attach the flexible arm to the head band by lining up the wide end of the
flexible arm with the threads on the head band, and rotating the dial on
the ball joint clockwise to tighten.
9. Run the head display cable through the cable channel on the flexible
arm, and then through the cable channel on the top of the head band.
Secure the head display cable into the clip on the end of the head band,
to prevent it from coming loose during operation.
10. Connect the head display cable to the control box and press the power
button to turn the AiRScouter on. Press the image rotation button to
rotate the image by 180° so that it is no longer upside-down.
Power supply
Using an External Battery
You can use a third-party USB battery as an external power source to
extend the operating time of the AiRScouter beyond that supported by
the internal battery.
1. Before connecting an external battery to the control box, ensure that
the external battery has been fully charged. (For more information
on charging a third-party USB battery, see the battery’s manual.)
2. Connect the Micro-USB B plug of a USB Type-A to Micro-USB B cable
to the Micro-USB B port of the control box.
3. Connect the USB Type-A plug to the USB Type-A port of the external
battery.
4. The external power LED on the control panel will turn orange when an
external battery is connected and supplying power to the AiRScouter.
• The external power LED will turn off when the external battery is
discharged.
• If the internal battery is charged, the system will automatically switch
to use the internal battery.
Note
To increase the stiffness of the arm during operation, you can tighten
one or both ball joints by rotating their respective dials clockwise.
Note
When attaching the head display cable to the flexible arm and head
band, ensure that you leave enough slack so that you do not pull the
head display cable during adjustment and operation.
Note
To return the AiRScouter to left-eyed viewing, follow the same
instructions, using the flexible arm for left eye instead of the flexible arm
for right eye.
Important
•The AiRScouter can use the following power supplies:
- The AC adapter supplied in the box
- The internal battery supplied for use inside the control box
- An external battery (for example a third-party USB battery)
that supplies a voltage of DC 5 V and a current of at least 1 A
•If multiple power supplies are connected to the AiRScouter at the same
time, they will be prioritised in this order:
aAC adapter
bExternal battery
cInternal battery
Example:
- If an external battery is disconnected while the AiRScouter is in use,
the system will switch to using the internal battery.
- If an external battery is connected while the AiRScouter is using the
internal battery, the system will switch to using the external battery.
•The internal battery will not charge while the AiRScouter is turned on.
To charge the internal battery, you must power off the AiRScouter and
connect the AC adapter.
•The external battery cannot be used to charge the internal battery.
The internal battery can only be charged by the AC adapter.
•You cannot charge the AiRScouter by connecting it to a computer with
a USB cable.
•If a USB-AC conversion adapter is used as the external power supply for
the AiRScouter, ensure that the adapter supplies a voltage of DC 5 V
and a current of at least 1 A.
•If the AiRScouter becomes hot to the touch due to continuous use, or if
the environmental conditions are outside of the recommended range,
the external power LED will begin to flash quickly. While the AiRScouter
is in this state, the internal battery cannot be charged.
Important
•Only use a third-party external battery that can supply a voltage of
DC 5 V and a current of at least 1 A.
•The external battery cannot be used to charge the internal battery.
The internal battery can only be charged by the AC adapter while the
AiRScouter is powered off.

If a problem occurs while you are using this product, resolve it by using
the following methods:
Troubleshooting
Problem Check Action
The screen
is blank.
Is the head display
cable connected
correctly?
Check that the head display
cable is connected correctly,
and that the connector is fully
inserted.
Is the AiRScouter
turned off?
Press the power button to turn
the AiRScouter on.
Is the internal battery
for the control box
discharged?
Connect the AC adapter to the
AiRScouter to charge the
internal battery.
Are both the internal
battery and the
external battery
discharged?
Connect the AC adapter to the
AiRScouter to charge the
internal battery. Alternatively, try
using a charged external battery.
Is the resolution of
the input device set
to the input resolution
of the AiRScouter?
Check the product specification
and set the resolution of the
input device to the input
resolution of the AiRScouter.
Is the video input
cable connected
correctly?
Disconnect the cable from the
AiRScouter and from the input
device, and then reconnect it.
Pressing and
holding the
power button
does not
switch the
control box
off.
- Press and hold the power button
for eight seconds to force the
power to turn off.
The image
has frozen.
Is the video input
cable connected
correctly?
Disconnect the cable from the
control box and the input device,
and then reconnect it.
- Reset the control box by
powering it off and back on
again. Press and hold the power
button for eight seconds until the
control box powers off, and then
press the power button to turn
the control box back on.
The internal
battery
cannot
charge.
Is the internal battery
overheating?
If the internal battery overheats
from continuous use or for any
other reason, it cannot charge
even when the AC adapter is
plugged in (the external power
LED flashes quickly). Unplug the
AC power cord and check the
amount of charge on the internal
battery LED. After the battery
has cooled down, reconnect the
power cord to resume charging.
Is the external
environment suitable
for charging?
Charging is possible in an
environment with temperature
between 10 and 33 °C.
Is the AiRScouter
turned on?
Turn the AiRScouter off while
charging the internal battery.
Is the internal battery
over-discharged?
If the internal battery has been
left unused at a low or zero
charge for too long, it may be
over-discharged. An over-
discharged battery cannot be
recharged and must be
replaced. Contact your Brother
dealer for more information
about purchasing a replacement
battery.
The internal
battery
cannot be
charged
from an
external
battery.
- Connect the AC adapter to the
AiRScouter to charge.
There is
no power
supply,
even when
an external
battery is
connected
(the external
power LED
(orange)
does not
light).
Does the external
battery provide the
current of at least
1A?
Use an external battery that
provides a voltage of 5 V DC
and current of at least 1 A.
If, after reading the troubleshooting tips, you are unable to resolve your
problem, visit the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com
The internal
battery
discharges
almost
immediately.
Is the internal battery
fully charged?
Fully charge the internal battery
before using it.
Does the internal
battery discharge
very quickly after it
was fully charged?
The internal battery has reached
the end of its service life and
must be replaced. Contact your
Brother dealer for more
information about purchasing
a replacement battery.
The edges or
corners of
the image on
the display
screen are
not visible.
Is the head display
unit adjusted
correctly?
Adjust the position and angle
of the flexible arm and head
display until you can see the
complete image.
The display
screen is
blurry.
Is the focal length
adjusted correctly?
Turn the focus adjustment dial
on the head display right and left
to adjust the focal length.
The display
screen is
too dark,
or too bright.
Is the brightness set
correctly?
Press the brightness button to
adjust the brightness.
The display
screen is too
dark to see.
Is the current
environment
extremely bright?
Check whether direct sunlight is
getting in, and whether anything
in the surrounding area is
emitting extremely bright light.
The full
image is not
displayed on
the screen.
Is the zoom mode set
to Enlarge?
Press the mode button.
The image
displayed on
the screen is
too small.
Is the zoom mode set
to Reduce?
Press the mode button.
The image
displayed
appears
to have dirt
on it.
Is there dirt on the
lens of the head
display unit?
Clean the lens of the head
display unit with a soft cloth.
If you are using a
camera as an input
device, is there dirt on
the lens of the
camera?
Clean the lens of the camera.
The fit of the
head band
feels loose.
Are you using the
rear band?
Use the rear band to tighten the
head band.
Is the fit still loose
when you are using
the rear band?
If the head band has been over-
stretched, it will not return to its
original shape and may have to
be replaced. Contact your
Brother dealer for more
information on purchasing a
replacement part.
The head
band fits
poorly on the
head when
wearing
glasses.
Does the head band
touch the arms of
your glasses?
If possible, use glasses with
curved arms (that follow the
shape of the ears) so that they
do not touch the head band.
The
movement
of the
flexible arm
is too tight or
too loose.
Has the tightness of
the ball joint been
adjusted?
Turn the dials of the ball joints
between the flexible arm and the
head band, and between the
flexible arm and the head
display, to adjust their tightness.
Problem Check Action

The Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
Important notes on charging and using the Li-ion
Rechargeable Battery
• Make sure to charge the Li-ion battery fully before using the
AiRScouter.
• The Li-ion battery is designed to be charged and used within specific
ranges of environmental conditions. The Li-ion rechargeable battery
included with the AiRScouter can only be charged in an environment
between 10 °C and 33 °C. If you attempt to charge the battery at
higher temperatures, the external power LED will flash rapidly and the
battery will not charge.
Characteristics of the Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
When you know the characteristics of the Li-ion rechargeable battery,
you are able to use the Li-ion rechargeable battery provided with the
product correctly.
• Using or storing the Li-ion rechargeable battery in places that are too
hot or cold may cause it to deteriorate more quickly. In particular,
usage at a high charge rate (90% or more) in a hot place greatly
accelerates the deterioration of the Li-ion rechargeable battery.
• If this product will not be used for a month or more, take the Li-ion
rechargeable battery out of the control box, and store it in a cool place
out of direct sunlight.
• Charge the Li-ion rechargeable battery every six months if it is left
unused for a long period.
• The device may feel warmer if it is touched while the Li-ion battery
is charging. This is normal, and the device can be used safely.
Stop using the device if the control box gets extremely hot.
Inserting the Li-ion Rechargeable Battery into the
Control Box
If the Li-ion rechargeable battery was removed, perform the steps listed
above in reverse to insert it again.
How to charge the Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged only by using the
included AC adapter. To charge the battery, follow these steps:
1. Power off the control box (note that the battery will not charge while the
AiRScouter is in use).
2. Plug the included AC adapter into a compatible socket.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter port on the control box.
Stopping the charging of the Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
To stop the Li-ion rechargeable battery charging, unplug the cable from
the AC adapter.
Requesting repairs
If that does not solve the problem, note the following information and
contact your Brother dealer:
• Your AiRScouter's serial number
• Problem symptoms
• Problem context (for example, what you did and what you expected to
happen)
• Problem occurrence frequency (for example, always or intermittently)
Part retention period:
The minimum part retention time of functional parts for repair of this
product is five years from the end of manufacturing (two years for printed
materials).
For FAQs, troubleshooting and more, visit the Brother Solutions Center
at support.brother.com
Appendix
Note
It takes about three hours to fully charge the Li-ion rechargeable battery
when it is completely discharged.
Charging Fully charged
(Slowly flashing
in orange)
(Off)
Before requesting repairs make sure you have performed the tasks listed in
the Troubleshooting section.
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