Epson MOVERIO BT-45C User manual

User's Guide
© 2022 Seiko Epson Corporation
2022.07414280000 EN
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Provides useful tips and support information.
https://tech.moverio.epson.com/en/

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Contents
Safety Instructions ....................................4
Notes on Usage .......................................9
Included Items.......................................10
Optional items .............................................11
Part Names and Functions ...........................12
Headset - Headband .......................................12
Wearing the Headset.................................14
Attaching to the headband and wearing ...................14
Attaching to the helmet and wearing ......................17
Wearing over Glasses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Shade ...........................................22
Supported Equipment and Software..................23
Dedicated app .......................................24
Maintenance.........................................25
Troubleshooting .....................................26
Specications........................................27
Product Specifications .....................................27
Intellectual Property Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
General Notes .......................................32
List of Safety Symbols and Instructions .....................34
Contact List..........................................36

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Manual Organization
User's Guide This guide provides information on safely using this product, basic operating methods, and troubleshooting.
Make sure you read this guide before using the product.
Start Guide* Explains procedures for using this product for the first time.
* Not available in all regions.
Symbols Used in this Guide
■Safety symbols
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could
possibly result in serious personal injury or even death
due to incorrect handling. Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ig-
nored, could possibly result in personal injury or
physical damage due to incorrect handling.
■General information symbols
Indicates procedures which may result in damage or
injury if sufficient care is not taken.
Indicates additional information and points
which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
[ ] Indicates icons, menu items, and controller key names
that are displayed on the screen. ➡Indicates a reference to related topics.

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humidity such as in a bath or shower. Failure to comply with these pre-
cautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not place this product in locations subject to smoke, steam, high
humidity, or dust such as kitchen counters or near humidifiers. Doing so
may result in fire, electric shock, or deterioration in image quality.
Do not cover this product with a cloth or similar material during use. Do-
ing so may change the shape of the case through heat, or fire.
The earphone jack may become hot during operation. To avoid low-tem-
perature burns, be sure to use the product while attached to a headband
or the interface box holder.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for a long time. Doing so may
result in fire or explosion due to condensed beams of light being emitted
from the lens.
Warning
Product usage precautions
The headset, headband, shade, interface box, and interface box holder
use powerful magnets. For your own safety, do not use this product if you
have a pacemaker or other implantable device.
For your own safety, observe the following points when using this prod-
uct by connecting it to a smart device or the dedicated controller.
• It is prohibited by laws and regulations to view the product's screen,
the smart device, or the dedicated controller while driving a car, riding a
motor bike or bicycle.
For your safety, read the documents carefully to use the product correctly.
After you have read the documents, keep them in a safe place so that you
can refer to them quickly at a later date.
Warning
Usage environment and condition precautions
Only use this product at the stated power-supply voltage.
For your own safety, unplug the product’s cable from the smart device or
the dedicated controller when not using this product. The insulation may
deteriorate, which may result in electric shock, fire, or malfunction.
When plugging in or unplugging the USB Type-C connector, do not apply
excessive force such as pulling on the cord, and make sure you plug the
connector straight into the connector port. If the connection is incom-
plete or incorrect, it could result in fire, burns, electric shock, and so on.
Do not leave this product in locations subject to temperatures beyond
the specified operating range, such as cars with the windows closed, in
direct sunlight, or in front of air-conditioning or heater outlets. Also, avoid
locations subject to sudden changes in temperature. Doing so may result
in fire, breakdown, malfunction, or failure.
Do not touch the connectors and cables for any of the connector ports
with wet hands. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in
fire, burns, or electric shock.
Do not use or leave the product outdoors in heavy rain, in locations that
may be subject to water or rain, or in locations subject to high levels of
Safety Instructions

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Do not subject the lens of the product to strong shocks or knock it against
hard objects. If the lens is damaged, it could splinter and cause serious
injuries to the eyes and face.
Do not throw the product into a fire and do not heat the product. Do not
place objects with open flames, such as candles, on this product. Doing
so may result in heat, fire, or explosion.
<When using this product for medical purposes>
1) This product is not certified as a medical device as defined by acts
regarding medical products and medical devices It can be used as an
auxiliary monitor for the main monitor attached to medical devices, but
do not use it for surgery or when determining diagnostic images that
require high reliability.
2) This product has not been certified by the IEC60601-1 standard. When
this product is incorporated into a medical system, the entire system
must conform to the standard requirements.
Warning
Viewing image precautions
Do not wear this product while driving a car, riding a motor bike or
bicycle, or performing any other dangerous tasks. Doing so may result in
accident or injury.
Do not use this product in unstable locations such as stairs or at altitude.
Also, do not use this product while walking in dangerous locations such
as near machinery or equipment that might get caught on the cables,
• Observe the safety precautions, use precautions, and all other safety
precautions provided with the smart device or the dedicated controller.
Note the following points when using headset speakers or
earphone microphones.
• Do not start using this product at a high volume. Doing so may
result in hearing impairment.
• Lower the volume before turning off the product, and gradu-
ally increase the volume after turning on the product. To
prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
for prolonged periods of time.
Using the headset speaker volume amplification feature provided by
MOVERIO Link/MOVERIO Link Pro and listening for prolonged periods
at a volume that exceeds the recommended level may result in hearing
impairment.
Do not allow any conductive foreign objects to touch the USB Type-C
connector or the earphone jack, and do not put any conductive foreign
objects into the connection ports. Doing so may cause a short circuit and
result in fire or electric shock.
Do not allow solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner to touch the
product. Also, do not clean this product with a wet cloth or solvents. Do-
ing so may warp or crack the product housing and may result in electric
shock, malfunction, or fire.
The product housing should only be opened by qualified service person-
nel. Also, do not disassemble or remodel the product (including consum-
able items). Many of the parts inside the product carry a high voltage and
could cause fire, electric shock, accident, or poisoning.

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Warning
Product abnormality precautions
In the following situations, unplug the power supply cable, and contact
your local dealer or the Epson service call center. Continuing to use under
these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Do not try to repair
this product yourself.
• If you see smoke, or notice any strange odors or noises.
• If any water, beverages, or foreign objects get into the product.
• If the product was dropped or the case was damaged.
Caution
Usage environment and condition precautions
Do not place the product in locations subjected to vibrations or shocks.
While using the product to view images, play games, or listen to music,
make sure you confirm the safety of your surroundings and do not leave
any fragile items in your immediate vicinity. The images you are viewing
may cause you to move your body involuntarily, resulting in damage to
nearby items or personal injury.
Do not place this product near high-voltage lines or magnetized items.
Doing so may result in breakdown, malfunction, or failure.
When performing maintenance, make sure you unplug the power supply
cable and disconnect all wires. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.
where there is a lot of traffic, or where it is dark. Doing so may result in
accident or injury.
When walking while viewing images on the product, be aware of your
surroundings. If you are too focused on the image, it could result in ac-
cidents, falling down, or colliding with other people.
When viewing in dark locations, it is difficult to see your surroundings due
to the brightness of the image. Be aware of your surroundings.
When using this product in small locations, be aware of your surround-
ings.
When wearing this product, do not look directly at the sun or other light
sources even if you are using the shade. This could cause serious injury to
your eyes or loss of eyesight.
Make sure the cable does not catch on anything in the surrounding area
while wearing the product. Also, make sure the cable does not wind
around your neck. Doing so may result in accident or injury.
Make sure the cable does not get damaged. Otherwise, it may result in
fire or electric shock.
• Do not damage the cable.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the cable.
• Do not bend, twist, or pull the cable with excessive force.
• Keep the power cable away from hot electrical appliances.

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Caution
Viewing image precautions
Always take periodic breaks when viewing images using this product.
Long periods of viewing images may result in eye fatigue. If you feel fa-
tigued or uncomfortable even after taking a break, stop viewing immedi-
ately.
Do not drop this product or treat it with unnecessary force. Also, if the
product breaks due to an impact such as a fall, stop using the product.
Damage to the product may result in injury.
When wearing this product, be aware of the edges. Also, do not place
your finger between the moving parts of this product. Doing so may
result in injury.
Make sure you are wearing this product correctly. Incorrect usage could
make you feel nauseous.
This product should only be used as stated in the manuals. Doing so may
result in injury.
If a problem or malfunction occurs, stop using this product immediately.
Continuing to use this product may result in injury or could make you feel
nauseous.
Stop using this product if you notice any abnormalities such as itchiness,
rashes, or eczema on the skin that touches the product, and consult your
local dermatologist. Sometimes allergies may occur due to the coating or
material of the product.
Caution
Product usage precautions
Since the headset, headband, shade, interface box, and interface box
holder use powerful magnets, be sure to note the following points.
• Do not touch the magnet directly to bare skin. Doing so could cause
skin irritation to occur.
• Do not place it near items that are affected by magnetism such as smart
devices, magnetic cards, compasses, watches, and so on.
• Remove any metallic foreign objects and so on that stick to the magnet
of the headset and shade before use.
Stop using this product if the skin that touches the product (face and so
on) feels itchy when wearing the product, or any unusual rashes occur,
and consult your local dermatologist.
If you sweat while using the product, wipe the sweat from your face and
the product. Continuing to use under these conditions may result in itch-
ing or a rash.
For your own safety, do not use a conversion adapter or extension cable.
Failure to comply with these precautions could result in fire, burns, electric
shock, or damage to the product due to incorrect wiring.
Dispose of this product in accordance with your local laws and regula-
tions.

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• When using this product, make sure that there are no issues such as the
strength of the shade and headset attachments, scratches, cracks, break-
age, or deformation of the lens surface.
North America and Latin America: This product must not be used by
children under the age of thirteen as their eyesight is still developing.
If a child of fourteen years or older uses the product, make sure they are
supervised at all times and that they do not wear the product for extend-
ed periods. Pay close attention to the child's physical condition and make
sure they are not suffering from eye strain.
Other regions: This product must not be used by children under the age
of seven as their eyesight is still developing.
If a child of seven years or older uses the product, make sure they are su-
pervised at all times and that they do not wear the product for extended
periods. Pay close attention to the child's physical condition and make
sure they are not suffering from eye strain.
Do not use this product if you are sensitive to light, or feel nauseous. Do-
ing so may aggravate your pre-existing conditions.
Do not use this product if you have any eye conditions. Doing so may ag-
gravate the symptoms such as strabismus, amblyopia, or anisometropia.
It is the customer's responsibility to check in advance that the product
can be used in the environment in which the customer wishes to use the
product.
Warning
Warning regarding ANSI standards
• To meet ANSI standards, the shade must be installed correctly and it
must be secured in the correct position.
• Conformance to ANSI standards does not guarantee that the product
will protect your eyes from all foreign objects and prevent all injuries.

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Notes on Usage
This product uses an Si-OLED (Organic EL Panel) for the display panel. Due
to the general characteristic of the Si-OLED, you may notice burn-in (after-
images) or decreasing luminance on the panel. This is not a malfunction.
To reduce burn-in and decreasing luminance, do the following.
• Turn off the headset display when it is not in use.
We recommend using the MOVERIO Link/MOVERIO Link Pro in power-
saving mode (default). (You can download MOVERIO Link for smart
devices from Google Play.)
• Do not display the same image for a long time.
• Hide markers or text that always appear in the same position.
• Do not brighten the screen more than necessary.
Be sure to consider other people when using this product in public loca-
tions.
• This product operates using the battery of the
connected smart device or dedicated controller
(hereinafter, known collectively as "the connected
device"). While using it, pay attention to the amount of
charge remaining in the connected device.
• The BT-45C does not come with a dedicated controller.
Make sure that your smart device supports USB Type-C
DisplayPort Alternate Mode. We cannot guarantee that
any device can connect.

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Included Items
Headset
➡"Headset - Headband" p.12
Headband (attached at time of pur-
chase)
➡"Headset - Headband" p.12
Shades (dark/clear)
➡"Using the Shade" p.22
Overhead strap
➡"Attaching to the headband and
wearing" p.14
Cable clips (for headband/helmet)
➡"Attaching to the headband and
wearing" p.14
➡"Attaching to the helmet and
wearing" p.17
Spare screws (M3) for attaching
headband/helmet (x2)
Helmet attachment bracket
➡"Attaching to the helmet and
wearing" p.17
Interface box holder (for attaching
helmet)
➡"Attaching to the helmet and
wearing" p.17
Cloth for cleaning glasses
Carrying case
*This is not waterproof.
• Remove the products vertically
and slowly.
• Make sure you lock both sides until
it clicks into place when closing
the case.

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Dedicated controller (BO-IC400N)
SD card slot pin
USB cable
Shade Pack (BO-SP450)
Headband Pack (BO-IP450)
The BO-IC400N controller and the other items shown below
are only included with the BT-45CS.
For more information about the BO-IC400N, see the "BO-
IC400N User's Guide".
Optional items

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Part Names and Functions
Headset - Headband
The headband is attached to the headset at the time of purchase. Check the following when attaching the product to a helmet.
➡"Attaching to the helmet and wearing" p.17
Overhead strap
The headband is supported at the top of
the head to improve comfort when it is
worn for extended periods.
Ambient light sensor
Senses the brightness of your sur-
roundings and automatically adjusts
the brightness of the screen.
Microphones (both sides and the bottom)
Captures your voice.
Cable clip
Secures the cable to the headset.
LED indicator
Flashing green Camera operating
Shades (dark/clear)
Complies with ANSI Z87.1. The dark
shade shades the product from too
much exterior light.
➡"Using the Shade" p.22
Camera
Captures images and movies. Re-
move the protective film before use.
Angle adjustment part (2 axes)
Adjusts the angle of the headset.

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Earphone jack
You can connect commercially available
CTIA-compliant earphone microphones.
Audio is output from the headset speak-
ers by default. When using an earphone
microphone, change the audio output
setting in the dedicated app (MOVERIO
Link/MOVERIO Link Pro) before use.
Interface box
You can use the magnet on the box to
attach/detach it.
Speakers (both sides)
Outputs the audio for the connected device. Ad-
just the volume on the connected device.
If the sound is too low even when the volume is
set to maximum, use the volume amplification
control feature in the dedicated app (MOVERIO
Link/MOVERIO Link Pro) to increase the volume.
See the app's tutorial for details.
If the audio is too loud it will be heard by
others, so please consider your surround-
ings when outputting audio.
USB Type-C connector
Connects the dedicated controller (BO-IC400N)
or smart device.
Rear pad
Supports the headband at the back of
your head.
Front pad
Supports the headband on your forehead.
This can be removed and replaced.
Adjustment wheel
Adjusts the size of the headband.

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Wearing the Headset
A
Secure the cable with the cable clip.
If necessary, attach the overhead strap. The overhead strap is
not required, but it can be more comfortable when wearing the
headset for extended periods.
B
Connect to the dedicated controller (BO-IC400N) or
smart device. When using an earphone microphone, con-
nect it to the earphone jack on the interface box.
USBType-C
When using an earphone microphone, change the audio output
setting in the dedicated app (MOVERIO Link/MOVERIO Link Pro)
before use.
Attaching to the headband and wearing
Follow the steps below when using the headband.
If you are using a shade, attach it to the headset beforehand.

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D
Turn the adjustment wheel to adjust the size of the head-
band.
If necessary, adjust the length of the overhead strap.
C
Place the front pad on your forehead and the rear pad at
the back of your head.

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When you need to shift the headset to get a better view,
move the angle adjustment part to raise the headset up.
E
Move the angle adjustment part with both hands to
adjust the angle of the headset so that you can see the
image.
Make sure that the four corners of the image are visible in one
eye and in both eyes.
You can make smooth adjustments by moving the upper axis of
the angle adjustment part, and then moving the lower axis.
If necessary, you can adjust the position of the headset by mov-
ing the front pad part.
When wearing the headset over glasses, angle the headset out-
ward beforehand to give yourself enough room to make adjust-
ments.

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A
Attach the interface box holder to the helmet and adjust
it so that the interface box attachment position is at the
back of the head.
B
Adjust the length of the interface box holder with the
buckle and attach it securely to the helmet.
Attaching to the helmet and wearing
Follow the steps below when using a helmet.
You may not be able to attach the product depending on the shape of the helmet. The product cannot be attached to MP type
helmets.

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D
Remove the screws (M3) from the angle adjustment part,
and slide the headband toward you to remove it.
C
Remove the interface box from the headband.

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E
Attach the helmet attachment bracket to the headset
with the screws (M3).
F
Turn the adjustment screw on the helmet attachment
bracket to securely attach the headset to the helmet.
Align the adjustment screw with the center of the brim of the
helmet, and insert the tip of the brim all the way in to secure it.

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H
Connect to the dedicated controller (BO-IC400N) or
smart device. When using an earphone microphone, con-
nect it to the earphone jack on the interface box.
USBType-C
When using an earphone microphone, change the audio output
setting in the dedicated app (MOVERIO Link/MOVERIO Link Pro)
before use.
G
Attach the interface box to the interface box holder and
secure the cable with the cable clip.
Make sure the top and bottom of the interface box are correct
before attaching it.