JVC HMD-VS1W User manual

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Head Mounted Display
HMD-VS1W
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Please read this “INSTRUCTIONS” prior to use to ensure proper use of this unit.
Be sure to read the (pages P. 4 to P. 8）especially for safe use of this unit.
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For Customer use :
Enter below the serial No. which is
located on the body.
Retain this information for future
reference.
HMD-VS1WModel No.
Serial No.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Getting Started Set up Operate Adjust/Set Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Others

Contents
Getting Started
Accessories ............................................................. 3
Check the Accessories ........................................ 3
Safety Precautions .................................................. 4
Warning ................................................................... 8
Precautions ............................................................. 8
Name of Parts ......................................................... 9
Front .................................................................... 9
Rear ................................................................... 10
Set up
Putting on .............................................................. 11
Precautions during Use ..................................... 11
Putting on the Head-mounted Display ............... 11
Connection ............................................................ 14
Connecting with a PC ........................................ 14
Connecting the Power Cord ............................... 14
Initial Configuration ................................................ 15
Operate
Viewing Videos ...................................................... 17
Adjust/Set
About the Software ................................................ 19
IPD Adjustment Software ................................... 19
HMD Configuration Software ............................. 20
Maintenance
Servicing of the HMD Unit ..................................... 24
Replacement of Consumable Parts ....................... 25
Forehead and Face Pads .................................. 25
Rear Pad ........................................................... 25
Nose Pad ........................................................... 26
Adjustment Band ............................................... 26
Disinfection of Product .......................................... 28
Long-term Storage ................................................ 29
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .................................................... 30
Others
Use of Commands ................................................ 32
List of Commands ................................................. 33
Specifications ........................................................ 34
About Trademarks and Copyrights .................... 35
Index ..................................................................... 36
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Accessories
Check the Accessories
AC adapter ............................................................................. 1 piece
Power cord (for use in the U.S.) .............................................. 1 piece
Power cord (for use in Europe) ............................................... 1 piece
This product also comes with a safety precautions guide.
Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” before using this equipment.
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Getting Started

Safety Precautions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
Important Safety Instructions
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These are general Important Safety Instructions and certain items may not
apply to all appliances.
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Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other
equipment as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Respecter toutes les instructions.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à proximité de l’eau.
Ne nettoyer qu’avec un chiffon sec.
Ne pas boucher les ouvertures de ventilation.
Installer selon les instructions du fabricant.
Ne pas installer à proximité de sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs,
des accumulateurs de chaleur, des poêles, ou d’autres appareils
(comprenant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.
Protéger le cordon d’alimentation pour éviter qu’il ne soit piétiné ou ne se coince, tout
particulièrement au niveau de la fiche, de la prise de courant et du point où il sort de l’appareil.
Utiliser uniquement des équipements/accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
N’utiliser qu’avec le chariot, le stand, le trépied, le support ou
la table spécifié par le fabricant, ou vendu avec l’appareil.
Lorsqu’un chariot est utilisé, faire attention pour déplacer
la combinaison chariot/appareil pour éviter des blessures
causées par un basculement.
Débrancher cet appareil pendant un orage ou quand il
n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue durée.
L’entretien ou la réparation de l’appareil doit être effectué par du personnel qualifié uniquement.
Un dépannage est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé d’une façon ou d’une autre,
telle que lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, si du liquide a été renversé
ou si des objets sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou
à l’humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement ou a fait une chute.
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Lire ces instructions.
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Conserver ces instructions.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Ces informations sont des CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES et
certains points peuvent ne pas s’appliquer à tous les appareils.
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Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
Ne jamais insérer d’objet d’aucune sorte à l’intérieur de cet appareil à travers les
ouvertures car ils pourraient toucher des points de tension dangereuse ou créer un
court-circuit qui pourrait entraîner un incendie ou une électrocution.
Ne jamais verser de liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’appareil.
Ne surchargez pas les prises murales, les cordons prolongateurs ou les prises de
courant sur les autres appareils car cela pourrait entraîner un risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution.
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CAUTI ON
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that
may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE
D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE
BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N’EST
A REGLER PAR L’UTILISATEUR. SE REFERER
A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE
PROBLEME.
ATTENTI ON
Le symbole de l’éclair à
l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter
l’utilisateur sur la présence
d’une “tension dangereuse”
non isolée dans le boîtier du
produit. Cette tension est
susante pour provoquer
l’électrocution de personnes.
Le point d’exclamation à
l’intérieur d’un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter
l’utilisateur sur la présence
d’opérations d’entretien
importantes au sujet
desquelles des renseigne-
ments se trouvent dans le
manuel d’instructions.
Ces symboles ne sont utilisés
qu’aux Etats-Unis.
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NOTES:
 The rating plate and safety caution are
inside and/or the back of the main unit.
 The rating information and safety caution
of the AC adapter are on its upper side.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily
operable.
 Remove the mains plug immediately if
the product functions abnormally.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Attention:
La prise secteur doit être opérationnelle.
 Débranchez immédiatement la che
secteur si le produit ne fonctionne pas
normalement.
AVERTISSEMENT : POUR EVITER
LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS
EXPOSER L’APPAREIL A LA PLUIE
NI A L’HUMIDITE.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé à de l’eau
ou à des éclaboussures et les objets remplis
de liquide, tels que des vases, ne doivent
pas être placés sur l’appareil.
REMARQUES :
 La plaque signalétique et les consignes de
sécurité se trouvent à l’intérieur et/ou à
l’arrière de l’unité principale.
 Les informations de classication et les
consignes de sécurité de l’adaptateur
secteur se trouvent sur sa partie
supérieure.
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Warning
As the power plug (main plug) is used to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet (mains), connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the power plug (main plug) from the AC outlet (mains)
immediately.
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains),
even if the set itself has been turned off.
Precautions
Power Supply
Position the AC adapter near the wall outlet (mains) used. In case of strange noises, fumes, or smoke from the system,
immediately unplug the AC power cord (mains lead) to turn all power off. Only turning the power switch of the head
mounted display off will not turn the system off completely.
AC Adapter
Use the attached AC Adapter and power cable.
Do not use any unspecified adapter. It may cause failure of the product.
Performance and safety are not guaranteed if any other AC power cord (mains lead) than those exclusive to this
system is used.
Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter.
Do not touch metal parts of the AC adapter. Especially keep in mind that touching it with a metal tool may cause a
short-circuit, damaging the AC adapter.
Installation Environment
Avoid installation in the following environments.
This device is not suitable for use in places where children are
In direct sunlight, or where it is very hot or humid
Places that are extremely cold
Operation Environment
Use this product in a safe place.
Use this product by paying close attention to people and obstacles around you.
Do not use this product in a place where your body is unstable. Doing so may cause the user to fall or result in injury.
Do not walk while wearing this product.
Use this product by wearing it appropriately. For details on how to wear this product, refer to “Wearing This Product”.
Before using this product, adjust the distance between the pupils of your eyes. Failure to do so may cause fatigue
or discomfort to your eyes.
Health Concerns
Please refrain from using the devices when you feel tired, unwell or if you feel any other discomfort.
Persons with photosensitivity, any kind of heart disease, or weak health should not use the equipment.
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Name of Parts
Front
AHalf-mirror
BSensor Cover
CCable
DSmoke Panel
ERear Pad
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Getting Started

Rear
FSensor Unit
GForehead Pad
HFace Pad
INose Pad
JRear Cover
KSide Belt
LAdjustment Band
MCable Hook
NBelt Adjustment Dial
OPower Switch
PAudio Output Terminal
QForehead Adjustment Dial
RFirmware Update Button
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Getting Started

Putting on
Precautions during Use
This unit is a precision device. Please refrain from using it at locations that are subject to humidity, dust or oily smoke.
Otherwise, it may cause fire or malfunction.
Putting on the Head-mounted Display
1Loosen by turning the belt adjustment dial and forehead adjustment dial in the anti-
clockwise direction.
2Lift the rear cover as illustrated in the diagram, followed by tilting the side belt upward.
3Put on the unit from the front of the face and hold it.
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4Lower the rear cover until the side belt is level as illustrated in the diagram.
5Turn to adjust the belt adjustment and forehead adjustment dials until the headset
fits snugly.
6Adjust the hook-and-loop fastener of the adjustment band until it fits snugly on the
top of the head.
* The adjustment band is elastic. Tightening the band can help to achieve greater comfort.
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MEMO
If you are wearing glasses, open the face pad slightly wider as illustrated in the diagram for greater comfort when
wearing the unit.
Although the design of this product has taken the use of glasses into consideration, it does not guarantee
compatibility with all types of glasses.
The glasses you are using may not be compatible with this product depending on the shape and size.
When cable is disconnected
If the cable is disconnected, follow the illustration below to connect it.
Pass the cable through the cable hook
Ensure that the cable that passes through
the upper cable hook is on top
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Set up

Connection
The connection procedures differ according to the device used. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of
the device to be connected.
Some cables cannot be connected to this unit due to the size of their connector cover.
Connecting with a PC
DisplayPort Cable (2 pcs)
DisplayPort Terminal
USB cable
USB Terminal
PC, etc.
Connect the two DisplayPort cables connected to this unit to the DisplayPort terminals of the PC.
Connect the USB cable connected to this unit to the USB terminal of the PC.
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For more details on the recommended operating system requirements on the PC, please refer to “Specifications” (P. 34).
*2 When switching the system, do not connect a SteamVR Tracking System 2.0 equipment other than this unit to the USB
terminal.
Doing so may damage the data on the equipment. (Refer to “Software” P. 19)
Connecting the Power Cord
DC cable
AC adapter
AConnect the DC cable of the supplied AC adapter and the DC cable connected to this unit
BConnect the power cord to the AC adapter (use a power cord according to the environment in which the unit is used)
CInsert the power plug into the wall outlet.
Precautions to prevent fire and electric shock
When you are not using the HMD, please unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Connect it using only the power cord supplied.
Do not use a voltage other than the indicated power voltage.
Do not damage, break or modify the power cord. Do not place a heavy object on the power cord, or heat or pull it.
Doing so may damage the power cord.
Do not unplug the power cord with wet hands.
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Set up

Initial Configuration
1Download and install the software programs
The following software programs are needed for the use of this unit.
NVIDIA GeForce driver
Download and install NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 461.72 or a later version from the official NVIDIA
website.
Steam
Go to the official Steam website, click on “Install Steam” to download the setup file, followed by running the file
and following the instructions on the screen to install the Steam software.
https://store.steampowered.com/
SteamVR
Launch Steam and log in. Click on the Steam icon display in the task tray on the PC, and select SteamVR to
install.
*1 To use SteamVR, you need to log in to Steam. Log in with an existing account, or do so after creating a new
account.
*2 The URL link to the official Steam website and installation steps for Steam and SteamVR may be subject to
changes.
HMD-VS1W driver
Go to our website below to download and install the HMD-VS1W driver installer.
https://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/download/hmd-vs1w_software/
* The “IPD adjustment software” and “HMD configuration software” will also be installed together with the HMD-
VS1W driver.
2Connecting with a PC
Refer to “Connection” (P. 14) to connect the power cord. Connect this unit to the PC.
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3Installing SteamVR Base Station 2.0
As illustrated in the diagram below, install two SteamVR Base Station 2.0 units at a height of 2 m and a distance
of 2 m from each other at the two corners in front of the space for using the system.
Use this unit at a seated position (height of approx. 1.25 m) that is 1 m away from the center of the two SteamVR
Base Station 2.0 units.
* Ensure a height difference of at least 0.5 m between this unit and the SteamVR Base Station 2.0 units during
use.
45°
45°
2m
2m
Base Station 2.0
1m
1m
X
Y
H
1.25m
0.5 m and above
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Viewing Videos
Initialization of the settings is needed before using this unit.
Before using this unit, refer to “Initial Configuration” (P. 15) to initialize the settings.
1Turn on the power
Turn on the power switch of this unit.
OFF ON
2Launch the SteamVR app
Room setup is needed during the first startup.
Upon launching the SteamVR app, a video image is displayed.
3Adjust the volume level
If you are using headphones or earphones, connect the unit to the audio output terminal, followed by adjusting
the volume.
* This unit does not come with a volume control function. Adjust the volume on SteamVR.
ASet the volume output of SteamVR to 0
* The volume is configured to the maximum level in the default setting. Be careful of the volume when you are
using headphones or earphones.
BConnecting the headphones/earphones
CAdjust the volume output of SteamVR
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4Put on this unit
Refer to “Putting on” (P. 11) to put on this unit.
5Turn off the power
After using, exit the SteamVR app before turning off the power switch.
OFF ON
*1 Do not power on or off by disconnecting the AC adapter.
*2 To power on again after turning off the power, allow a time interval of at least 5 seconds before doing so.
*3 If the power of the unit is turned off or the AC adapter is disconnected while SteamVR is running, a message
prompting you to restart the HMD-VS1W driver will appear on the PC screen.
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Operate

About the Software
The IPD adjustment software and HMD configuration software will also be installed together with the HMD-VS1W driver.
(Refer to P. 15 “Initial Settings”)
Before using the software, make sure to refer to “Initial Settings” (P. 15) and initialize the settings.
IPD Adjustment Software
Below are the functions for adjusting the interpupillary distance (IPD).
Note that the image may appear out of focus or it may cause strain to the eyes if the IPD is not correctly set.
Measuring the IPD in advance and applying the measurements to the settings of the IPD adjustment software helps to
deliver a more pleasant experience when using this product.
Use the IPD software after powering on this unit and launching SteamVR.
The IPD value cannot be adjusted if SteamVR is not running.
* There are different ways to measure the IPD, such as consulting an eye specialist or measuring using a ruler and
mirror.
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②
③
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AIPD Value Reset Button
Resets the IPD value to the default value (64.0 mm).
BExit Software Button
Exits the IPD adjustment software program.
CIPD Value Display
Displays the current IPD value. (Adjustable range: 55 mm to 75 mm)
DOffset Value +/- Display
Displays the amount of increase or decrease from the default value of 64.0 mm to the current IPD value.
EIPD Decrease Button
Decreases the IPD value in 0.5 mm intervals.
FIPD Increase Button
Increases the IPD value in 0.5 mm intervals.
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HMD Configuration Software
Use the HMD configuration software after connecting this unit to a PC and turning on the power.
Brightness
Below are the functions for configuring the brightness.
ABrightness/System Tab
For switching between Brightness and System.
BBrightness Settings Display/Preset Switching
Displays the brightness settings of the left and right panels on the head-mounted display.
The preset values selected from the drop-down list are reflected in the head-mounted display.
Press “Save” to apply the settings.
CBrightness Settings Lever
For configuring the preset brightness values available for selection from the drop-down list.
Selecting preset reflects the current brightness for L and R on the lever display.
DPredetermined settings
For displaying a screen for configuring the name of the preset brightness.
Up to 8 ASCII characters can be used for the name.
ESave
Saves the displayed settings to the head-mounted display.
FDiscard
Discards the displayed settings and displays the current head-mounted display settings in the software program.
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