Sony Glasstron PLM-A35E User manual

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Glasstron
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
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.
AVERTISSEMENT
VEILLEZ A RESPECTER LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MODE D’EMPLOI ET LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
FOURNIES POUR EVITER UNE FATIGUE OU DES TROUBLES OCULAIRES OU D’AUTRES PROBLEMES
DE SANTE.
LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MODE D’EMPLOI ET LES INSTRUCTIONS DE
SECURITE FOURNIES ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNANT CE
PRODUIT.
CET APPAREIL NE PEUT ETRE UTILISE PAR DES ENFANTS AGES DE 15 ANS OU MOINS.
SI VOUS SOUFFREZ DE MALADIES OU D’AFFECTIONS OCULAIRES, CONSULTEZ VOTRE MEDECIN
AVANT D’UTILISER CET APPAREIL ET NE L’UTILISEZ PAS SANS L’AUTORISATION DE VOTRE
MEDECIN.
ACHTUNG
WENN SIE DIE ANWEISUNGEN IN DIESER ANLEITUNG SOWIE DIE MITGELIEFERTEN
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE NICHT BEACHTEN, KANN ES ZU EINER ERMÜDUNG DER AUGEN,
AUGENSCHÄDEN ODER ANDEREN SCHÄDIGUNGEN KOMMEN.
LESEN SIE DAHER DIESE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SOWIE DIE MITGELIEFERTEN
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE SORGFÄLTIG DURCH, UND MACHEN SIE SICH MIT ALLEN
SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN FÜR DIESES GERÄT VERTRAUT.
DIESES GERÄT IST FÜR KINDER BIS ZU 15 JAHREN NICHT GEEIGNET.
WENN BEI IHNEN EINE AUGENKRANKHEIT ODER -VERLETZUNG VORLIEGT, WENDEN SIE SICH VOR
DEM GEBRAUCH DES GERÄTS BITTE AN IHREN ARZT, UND VERWENDEN SIE ES NUR MIT
ZUSTIMMUNG DES ARZTES.
PLM-A35E
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WARNING
Precautions
• The nameplate is located on the bottom
exterior.
• Picture/sound distortion may occur if the
model PLM-A35E is positioned in close
proximity to any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
This product conforms with the following
European Directives:
73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage
Directive)
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directive)
This equipment complies with EN55013 for
use in following areas: residential, business
and light-industrial.

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Glasstron is a brand-new concept in
visual display
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)
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. This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
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).
(Viewing experience may differ according
to individual perception.)
The Glasstron Personal Viewer creates an
image through two separate liquid crystal
displays, in close proximity to your eyes.
To insure your safe use of the Glasstron,
please become familiar with its basic
operations, including proper fitting
instructions, and be aware of any symptoms
of eye fatigue or other discomfort you may
experience.
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
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 FROM USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
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Table of Contents
About the Glasstron ........................................................ 5
Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories ............................... 6
Locating the parts and controls..................................... 7
Connecting the Glasstron............................................... 8
Connecting video equipment .................................. 8
Connecting other equipment ................................... 9
Connecting the power source ................................ 11
Wearing the Glasstron .................................................. 12
Operations
Using the Glasstron....................................................... 15
Setting the user lock ...................................................... 19
Using an optional battery pack ................................... 20
Additional Information
Precautions ..................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 24
Specifications ................................................................. 25
Index................................................................................ 25

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Getting Started
About the Glasstron
Display unit
The display unit is equipped with two
small (left and right) LCDs.
Power supply box
You can use Sony’s recommended
optional battery pack. You can also use
the house current. To use the Glasstron,
connect your video equipment to A/V
IN on the power supply box.
Features
•A powerful, big screen experience
comparable to watching a 52-inch screen
from approximately 2 m (6.6 feet) away.
•Handy portable folding display.
•The display unit weighs only 100 g (4 oz).
•Approximate continuous use for up to
seven hours with Sony’s recommended
battery pack, NP-F550.
Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.
The Glasstron is a face-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front
of you, even if you move your head. Because of this feature, you can concentrate on the screen
more easily compared with ordinary TVs, and you have a sense of being in the action.
•It is easy to adjust the Glasstron to your eyes. You can use the display unit even while wearing
glasses.
•Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
properly aligned or not.
•If you keep using the Glasstron continuously for three hours, a warning appears on the screen
and the power will turn off automatically.
The Glasstron consists of the following items:

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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)
•Mains lead (1)
•Audio/video cable
(special miniplug yphono plug) (1)
•Audio/video cable (special miniplug y
stereo miniplug) (1)
•Plug adaptors
(phono jack yphono jack) (3)
•Nose piece (black) (1)
•Side piece pads (2)
•Operating instructions manual (1)
•Safety Instructions (1)
•Warranty (1)

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Getting Started
Earphone (14)
VOL (volume) control (17)
Locating the parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display unit
Power supply box
DC IN 9V connector (11)
A/V IN (audio/video) jack
(8, 9)
POWER lamp (15)
POWER ON/OFF switch (15) BATT/COVER RELEASE
button (20)
Side piece (12) Side piece
adjuster (13)
Nose piece (12)
BRIGHT (brightness)
control (17)
AVLS ON/OFF switch (18)
User lock switch (19)
START/BATT CHECK button
(16, 21)
S VIDEO IN jack (10)
Cover (20)

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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.
About the audio/video input jack
The audio/video input jack of the Glasstron is a
special minijack, and the signal connections are
aligned as shown on the right. This alignment
may differ depending on the equipment.
Audio L GND
Video
Audio R
A/V IN
to A/V IN
(special minijack)
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
to audio/video outputs
(phono jack)
Video
(yellow)
Audio L
(white)
Audio R
(red)
Audio/video cable (special
miniplug ystereo miniplug)
(supplied)
Power supply box
: Signal flow
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug yphono
plug) (supplied)
DVD player,
Video CD
player
Video (yellow)
Audio (black)
to audio output
(stereo minijack)
to video output
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Getting Started
Connecting other equipment
The plug adaptor (phono jack yphono jack) is supplied. Use the plug adaptor according to the
equipment you want to connect.
A/V IN
to A/V IN
(special minijack)
Plug adaptor
(supplied)
TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
continued
: Signal flow
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug yphono plug)
(supplied)

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Connecting the Glasstron (continued)
A/V IN S VIDEO IN
If your video equipment has an S video jack
We recommend connecting the Glasstron to your video equipment using an S video cable and the
audio/video cable to enjoy the highest quality pictures. In this case, you do not need to connect the
video (yellow) plug. If you connect both the S video and video plugs, the S video signal is
automatically selected.
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player,
camcorder, etc.
S video cable
(not supplied)
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug yspecial
miniplug) (not supplied)
Power supply box
Audio R (red)
Audio L (white)
to audio/video outputs
to A/V IN
to S VIDEO IN to S video output
to audio/video output
Video (yellow)
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug yphono plug)
(supplied)
: Signal flow
Notes
•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.
•When you connect the Glasstron to the audio
output jacks (phono jacks) of your video
equipment, connect the Glasstron to both the
right and left audio output jacks. If you
connect the Glasstron to just one audio output
jack, you will hear sound from only one of the
stereo earphones.

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Getting Started
DC IN 9V
Display unit
AC power adaptor
AC-PLM2 (supplied)
to mains
Power supply box
to DC IN 9V
Connecting the power source
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to mains. Do not connect the power source
until all other connections are complete.
Mains lead
(supplied)

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Wearing the Glasstron
WARNING
•Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,”page 5 on the Safety Instructions) 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.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
If you normally wear glasses while watching TV, you can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses. When you take the Glasstron off, be careful that your regular glasses not get caught on
the Glasstron.
1Adjust the nose piece and put on the Glasstron.
Pull out the nose piece if you wear
glasses.
Open the side pieces by grasping the
side piece tips and put on the
Glasstron.
Caution:
Be careful not to poke your eyes
with the side piece tips when
putting the Glasstron on or off.
2Adjust the angle of the display unit.
Adjust the angle of the side pieces by
grasping the side piece tips to adjust the
display unit to the most suitable viewing
position.
You do not necessarily have to rest the
side pieces on your ears.
Side piece
To use the supplied nose piece
If you are still unable to have a full view of the screen or clear picture colour on the Glasstron after
performing step 2 above, replace the nose piece with the supplied nose piece (black).
2Insert Bof the supplied nose piece
(black) into the round notch A.
1Remove the nose piece in an upward direction
while grasping the nose piece support.
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3Adjust 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
To reset the side piece adjusters, turn the side pieces inside slightly and reverse the
above procedure.
To put the side piece adjuster back, press Ato the illustrated direction until it “clicks”
into place.
1This is the original
position. Normally keep
adjusters here.
2Turn the side pieces
inside slightly then
gently squeeze the top
and bottom of the side
piece adjuster and pull
out to release.
3Slide the side piece
adjuster toward the
display unit.
4Reinsert the side piece
adjuster tines into the
hinge area between the
side piece and display
unit. Repeat the
procedure for the other
side piece.
Using side piece
adjusters
Not using side piece
adjusters
continued
Side piece adjuster
Display unit Side piece
3
4

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Notes
•If the stereo earphones are loose, we
recommend using the spare ear-pads (not
supplied).
•If your head is small, you may not be able to
use the Glasstron.
•Depending on your eyesight, you may not be
able to focus on the picture properly. In such
a case, it is not a malfunction.
4Wear the stereo earphones.
Detach the stereo earphones from the
display unit and put them in your ears.
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.

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Operations
Using the Glasstron
Ifyousettheuserlock,unlockit (page 19).
Before you start…
Besure tofollowtheprocedures in“ConnectingtheGlasstron”(pages8- 11)and“Wearingthe
Glasstron”(pages12 -14).
WARNING
Eachtime youusethisproduct, adjustmentscreenswillappear, requiringtheviewer to
properlyfit theproduct.Toprevent eye damage,donot use thisproductif the verticallines
donotcrossthe horizontallineonthenext screen.
TheGlasstron includes two small (left and right) LCDs. Youarewatchingacombinedpicture
createdfromthesetwo screens.Althoughthe screenpositionisproperlyaligned atthefactory, it
maybecome misalignedifthe Glasstron isdeformedor damaged.Checkthescreen position
alignmentevery timeyouturn ontheGlasstron. Ifyoucannothavecorrectscreenalignment,
stopusing theGlasstronimmediately.
1Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER ON/OFF switch.
The POWER lamp lights up.
Screen
POWER ON/OFF
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Using the Glasstron (continued)
Left screen Right screen
Youmay seeahorizontalline
ontheleftscreenratherthan
theright screenandvertical
linesontheright screen
ratherthantheleftscreen.
Thisis not a malfunction.
The combined picture
you see with both eyes
If the image you see matches one of the pictures below, you have
correct screen alignment.
Correct
Correct Correct Correct Correct
START/BATT CHECK
If the image you see matches one of the pictures
below, stop using the Glasstron immediately.
Use of the Glasstron under such conditions may cause
eye fatigue or eye damage.
When no vertical lines
cross the horizontal
line.
When the horizontal
line appears as a
diagonal line.
When the centre vertical
line does not cross the
horizontal line.
Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect
Ifyoucannotsee aproperarrangementofthese linesevenafterrestingyour eyesfor a
fewhours, theGlasstronmay notbeoperating correctly.Contactyour Sonydealeror
localauthorized Sony servicefacility.
2If the screens are aligned, press the START/BATT CHECK button.

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Operations
3Start playback on the video equipment connected to the
Glasstron.
4Adjust the volume by turning the VOL control.
Whenyouset the AVLS ON/OFF switch to ON,you cannot turn upthe volume beyond
thedefinedlimit(see page18).
5Check that the four corners of the screen are clear.
Ifthefourcorners ofthescreen arenotclear, dothestep 2(page16)tocheck thescreen
positionalignmentagain.
6Adjust the brightness by turning the BRIGHT control.
BRIGHT
＋−
VOL
lower louder
less bright brighter
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Screen warnings against
overuse of the Glasstron
Topreventeyefatigueor eyedamage,after
youusetheGlasstron forthreehours the
followingcautionappearsonthescreen and
thepowerturnsoffautomatically.
Caution: Motion sickness from
viewing programmes.
Someviewersmayexperiencemotion
sickness,headacheornausea fromviewing
moviesor videoprogrammes,especially
thosewithintenseactionandmovement.If
youfeelanyof thesesymptoms,stopusing
theproduct immediately.Toavoidpersonal
injuryor injury to others, do notdriveacar
ormotorcycle,nordoanythingthatrequires
concentrationuntilthesymptoms
disappear.
Caution: Motion sickness from
external motion.
Donotusethe productwhilesubject to
externalmotion––for example,asa
passengerin a car.Useofthis product
undertheseconditionsmay causemotion
sickness.
TIME OUT
ZEIT ZU ENDE
TEMPS DEPASS
After you finish using the
Glasstron
TakeofftheGlasstron, andturnoffthe
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. This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Preventing sound from
escaping through the stereo
headphones
–– AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter
System):
Keepsdown themaximumvolume to
protectyour ear.Youcannot turnupthe
volumebeyon d thedefinedlimit evenif
youtryto turn it up.
Set the AVLS ON/OFF switch
to ON.
To turn the AVLS off
Set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to OFF.
AVLS
OFF ON
Using the Glasstron (continued)

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Operations
Setting the user lock
WARNING
Thisproduct should not beusedbychildrenage 15 or younger.Theeyesofchildren are still
developingand maybeadverselyaffected byuseofthis product.Toprevent such use,this
productis equipped withtheuserlock system.
Whenthe userlockison, audioandvideosignals arenotinputand alloperationsexceptpower
on/offare disabled.
Touse the Glasstron,unlocktheuserlock.
Set the user lock switch as shown in the illustration.
To unlock the user lock
Settheuserlockswitchto theoppositeposition.
USER LOCK
BEN. –SPERRE
VERR. UTILIS
Bottom of the Power
supply box Lock Unlock

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Using an optional battery pack
Ifyouusea battery pack such as the NP-F550/F750/F950, you can use the Glasstron without
connectingtomains.
Chargethebatterypack beforeuseby usingtheoptional batterycharger,BC-V615.Youcannot
chargethe batterypackwhile itison theunit.
1Slide the BATT/COVER RELEASE button to remove the cover.
Whennotusingthe unit,keepthe cover
onthepowersupply box.
2Attach the battery pack to the power supply box.
Installthe batterypackproperlymaking
sureitisnot crookedagainstthe power
supplybox.
Toremove thebatterypack, slideand
hold the BATT/COVER RELEASE
buttonandpullthebatterypack off.
Battery pack
Battery pack Battery life
NP-F550 Approx. 7 hours
* The above indications are for fully charged
batteries.
* Actual battery life depends on conditions of
use.
* You can also use a battery pack such as the
NP-F530/F730/F750/F930/F950 (not
supplied) with the Glasstron.
* You can use an “InfoLITHIUM™”battery
pack with the Glasstron. When using such a
battery pack, the estimated remaining battery
life is displayed with the indicator instead of
the time counter.
BATT/COVER RELEASE
button
Notes
•While using the battery pack, if you connect
or disconnect the AC power adaptor, the
power turns off. To turn the power on, press
the POWER ON/OFF switch again.
•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.
BATT/COVER RELEASE
button
Power supply box