Vuzix iWear AV920 User manual

USER GUIDE
iWear AV920
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TM
View the Future

Contents
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 2
Connectivity 4
User Adjustable 4
On Screen Display 5
Cleaning 6
Updating 6
Troubleshooting 7
Warranty 8

Introduction
Welcome to the world of big screen
viewing! Your VuzixTM iWear® AV920
consists of a wearable binocular viewer
with adjustable, removable hi-fi stereo
headphones, adjustable nosepiece,
AC charger, headstrap, audio/video
cables, and carrying case. iWear®
AV920 delivers extraordinary high quality
images and IWear 3DTM video support
(with 3D content). It’s like having your
own personal, portable movie theater!
Please read the included safety
instructions before using the product.
Package Contents
Your Vuzix Video Eyewear system
contains the following:
iWear® AV920 Video Eyewear
USB Cable and Charger
iPod Cable (for video iPod only)
RCA Female AV Cable
DVD Player Cable
Headstrap
Soft Carrying Case (Lens Cleaner)
Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions when
using or handling your VUZIX Video
Eyewear to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons and
property.
1. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND SAFETY INFORMATION
PROVIDED BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
2. Use the product only for its intended
use, as described in this manual.
3. Close supervision is needed when
this product is by or near children.
4. Children under the age of seven (7)
are still learning to focus and track
with their eyes. Their vision is still
immature. For these reasons, THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED
BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE
OF SEVEN (7).
5. A very small portion of the population
may experience epileptic seizures
when viewing certain kinds of flashing
lights or patterns that are commonly
present in our daily environment.
These persons also experience
seizures while watching some kinds
of television pictures or playing
certain video games including the
use of a display system, such as
this product. Consult a physician if
you have any epileptic condition or if
you experience any of the following
symptoms while using this device:
altered vision, muscle twitching,
other involuntary movements, loss
of awareness of your surroundings,
mental confusion, and/or convulsions.
6. Immersive video, whether viewed
on a regular TV, a movie theater
screen or an VUZIX video display,
can potentially have adverse
effects on the user including motion
sickness, perceptual after effects
and disorientation, and decreased
postural stability and eye strain.
Take frequent breaks to lessen
the potential of these effects, as is
commonly suggested for other items,
such as keyboards and computer
monitors, that you may tend to fixate
or concentrate on. If your eyes show
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signs of fatigue or dryness or if any
of the above symptoms is noted,
immediately discontinue use of this
device and do not resume using
it for at least 30 minutes after the
symptoms have subsided.
7. Permanent or temporary hearing
loss or impairment can result from
excessive volume levels emitted
from the headphones. Always adjust
the volume to a safe level BEFORE
wearing the product or headphones.
8. Always be aware of the world around
you. This product will immerse you in
realistic sights and sounds, possibly
causing you to forget about the real
world around you and the threats to
your well being and the well being
of others. DO NOT use this product
near stairs, balconies, or other things
that can be tripped over, run into,
knocked down or fallen over. This
product should only be used while
you are seated and never while
using sharp or potentially dangerous
objects, operating any form of
mechanical device, driving motor
vehicles, or performing any act that
normally requires you to see what
you are doing.
9. This product may be tethered to a
power outlet and cables may extend
between components. Be careful that
these cords do not tangle around
you or pose a potential threat to the
safety of others.
10. Do not disassemble this product.
If service work is required, contact
VUZIX using the Support contact
information shown in this manual.
11. Do not pull or yank on the cable,
kink any of the cables or tie them in
sharp or tight knots. Do not hang the
product or allow it to be suspended
by any of its cables. To disconnect
cables, pull on the cable connector.
Cables damaged by such actions are
not covered by the product’s limited
warranty.
12. Do not drop, strike, or cause any
portion of the product to be struck or
shaken aggressively. Such actions
may damage the product and void
your warranty.
13. Save these instructions.
Immediately unplug the product from
external power sources if:
• The power cord or USB cord is
damaged or frayed.
• Liquid has been sprayed, splashed or
poured on the product.
• Any component of the product has
been dropped or damaged.
• The product exhibits any distinct
change in performance.
Battery Safety Instructions
• Batteries contain toxic materials. Do
not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or
puncture the batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
• Dispose of batteries in a method that
is consistent with your local laws and
regulations.
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iWear® AV920 Connectivity
The iWear® AV920 has a single input
mini-jack for line level stereo audio and
either NTSC or PAL video. There is a
second mini-jack for connecting your
personal head phones in the event you
prefer them over the included speakers.
Finally, iWear® AV920 has a mini USB
connection for charging the battery and
updating the firmware in the device.
Charging
Plug the charging cable into the Battery
Box and the AC adaptor.
LED indicator:
green - charge OK
red - charge low
flash red - needs charging
amber - charging
Plugging In
The following are a few examples of
acceptable ways of plugging in your
iWear® AV920. This will vary from
system to system.
Note on Stereoscopic 3D
iWear® AV920 is capable of displaying
stereoscopic 3D images in two
different ways. If the content being
viewed is enabled with iWear 3D
control information, iWear® AV920 will
automatically be set in the proper 3D
mode. If you are viewing interlaced 3D
content without the iWear 3D, 3D can be
enabled via the OSD controls with either
L/R or R/L modes.
iWear® AV920 User Adjustable
iWear® AV920 features many user
adjustable design elements to ensure
a comfortable experience. These allow
you to customize iWear® AV920 for a
perfect fit.
Speaker Adjust
Your iWear® AV920 includes flexible,
removable speakers. These speakers
are adjustable. Simply grasp the
speaker and flex the stem into place for
maximum comfort.
To remove the speakers, pull them out
along the inside of the temple piece.
Note that the speakers are not designed
to fit in your ears.
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