Vuzix iWear User manual

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412PB0002-01- iWEAR USER MANUAL
iWear
Video Headphones
USER MANUAL v2

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW
iWEAR®VIDEO HEADPHONES
MOBILE
ENTERTAINMENT
GAMING
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VIRTUAL
REALITY
Today’s Most Advanced Mobile Entertainment Display
HD + 3D IN FULL STEREO SOUND. SEEING AND HEARING IS BELIEVING.
After all the research and development, the steampunk prototypes, and the awards won for the
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Optional AR camera
add-on
Optional point
cloud sensor
KNOW YOUR iWEAR
Set your sight, sound and comfort ON peak perfection
EQ Select
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Forehead rest
Mic Mute
On / Off
LED Indicator
Collapse hinges
USB Microphone
HDMI / USB
Input Cable
Brightness +/-
3D Force
Head adjustment (ratchet)
Volume +/-
LED Indicator
Box Contents
• Carrying pouch
• Immersive light-shield
• HDMI/USB/DC power cord
• Quickstart guide, warranty
and safety instructions
BLUE LED
ON = Unit Powered On
OFF = Not Powered On
FAST BLINK = Low battery,
operational
SLOW BLINK = Low battery,
not operational until charged
RED LED
ON = Charging
OFF = Not charging
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GET AN EYEFUL IN DUAL DISPLAY
(+16 MILLION COLORS)
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VIDEO
What is 3D Force?
An innovative component of iWear Video® Headphones, 3D
Force can play side-by-side or top-bottom 2D videos in 3D.
Your iWear® Video Headphones boasts
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view wide enough to put you front-row in
the action and keep you there.
ADJUSTING 3D VIEWING
Locate the 3D Force button on the control band of
your video headphones. Press to activate 3D display.
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS
Locate the Brightness button on the control band of
your video headphones. Press “+” to increase and “-“
to decrease brightness. Click once for incremental
adjustment or hold in for continuous adjustment.
SPECS
• Dual 16:9 HD displays (1280 x 720)
• 24-bit true color
• Input resolution support up to 1080p
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• Standard HDMI 2D and 3D video support
(side-by-side, over-under, and frame packed)

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HEADPHONES & MICROPHONES UNITE
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Your iWear’s headphones are padded for maximum comfort and
noise-reduction, to deliver a big, immersive sound you’ll want to tell
everyone about through its built-in dual microphones.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Locate the Volume button on the control band of your video
headphones. Press “+” to increase and “-“ to decrease volume. Click once
for incremental adjustment or hold in for continuous adjustment.
MUTING MICROPHONE
Locate the Mic Mute on the outer side of your video headphones. Press
to turn off microphone.
ADJUSTING EQUALIZER
Locate the Equalizer button on the control band of your video
headphones. Press to select your choice from one of the four presets;
None, Movie, Rock, Bass.
SPECS
• Driver unit: 40 mm, dome type
(CCAW adopted) diaphragm
• Noise-isolating over-the-ear design
• Electronic equalization with presets
• Sensitivity (db): 100 dB/mW

SEE WHERE YOU LOOK,
THANKS TO 3 AXIS TECHNOLOGY
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TRACKING
With its integrated tracking system, iWear® video headphones make sure that while your eyes
are feasting on your favorite gaming or virtual world, any turn of your head is naturally matched
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SPECS
• 3 Axis Gyro,
3 Axis Accelerometer
• 3 Axis Magnetic Sensor
(compass)
• Supports gaming engines like
Unity 3D and OSVR alliance
VR tracks your
head’s motion using VR
software. To get the latest
drivers and to check for
compatibility, please visit:
www.vuzix.com/downloads
What is 3-Axis Technology?
Combining the movement of a gyroscope, the directional navigation of a compass, and a speed measure of an
accelerometer, 3-axis technology essentially keeps track of optic motion to match the orientation of real movement
with its mirror effect in virtual or augmented reality. Which is all just another way of saying “wow, that’s pretty cool.”

An internal rechargeable battery along with a smart design for serious portability means your
iWear® video headphones lets you step away from the couch and follow your entertainment
wherever your laptop or mobile device takes you.
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BATTERY-POWERED
AND READY FOR THE ROAD
MOBILITY
CHARGING BATTERY
Using the included AC adaptor,
plug your USB cable into the port.
A full recharge usually takes 3
hours to charge if it's turned off
and plugged in to an AC adapter
or 2A USB source.
Continuous power over USB
requires a 1.5A source.
USING YOUR LIGHT SHIELD
Clip on the display shield
included with your iWear® video
headphones to maximize visibility
in bright outdoor sunlight.
SPECS
• Internal battery delivers up to
3 hours continuous power
• USB port for battery charging
or external continuous power
(> 1 amp required)

Comfort is no pressure.
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with your face and keeps pressure off the bridge of your nose for
a superior immersive experience.
SPECS
• 3-point comfort adjustment
• Fits most adult head sizes
• Can be worn over prescription glasses
ADJUSTING FOR COMFORT
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SET UP
Forehead Rest
Place iWear against forehead
Adjust Head Ratchet
Place head strap on the
back of the crown and
turn ratchet clockwise
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Adjust Ear Phone Slide
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ears in a comfortable position
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A sleek, balanced design evenly distributes the weight of your video headphones between
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make your iWear® iWearable for hours on end.

SET UP
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CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICE
Thin single cable connection to iWear
CONNECTING TO A
PC
HDMI, USB
CONNECTING TO A
Game Console
(PlayStation,
Xbox, Wii, etc.)
HDMI
CONNECTING TO A
Mobile Device
MHL-HDMI (Android)
Lightning-HMDI (iOS)
CONNECTING TO A
Bluray player
HDMI
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SET UP
CONNECTING TO YOUR PC
Using your iWear® video headphones with your PC opens up a world of movie viewing,
gaming, and third-party application of 3-axis tracking technology.
GETTING STARTED
• Connect the iWear® console to your PC with the included HDMI/USB cable.
If the internal battery needs charging, connect the included AC adaptor.
• Press the Power button on the iWear® console until the LED indicator light turns on.
See page 2 of the User Manual LED indicator light chart.
INSTALLING DRIVERS
• Make sure your PC is connected to the Internet.
• Once you power up the iWear® console, your PC should automatically begin to
download the appropriate video and audio drivers from Vuzix, as indicated by the
active green progress bar appearing at the bottom of your desktop. A pop up
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For 3D movie or secondary monitor viewing, your iWear video headphones are now ready
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