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Sony AIBO ERS-31L Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 4-664-548-11(1) Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    AC adapter. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony AIBO Customer Link. Model No. ERS-31L Serial No. ___________ Warning •...
  • Page 3 In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1-800-427-2988 in the United States or contact us via email at aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 5 For Customers in Europe and Australia Safety Information WARNING • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture. • To avoid electrical shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.) (page 8) •...
  • Page 6 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. ! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-301B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
  • Page 7 Regulatory Information This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety Standards. Toy Directive 88/378/EEC, EN50088/96 + A1/96 + A2/97, EN71-1/98, DIN EN 71-2/01.94, DIN EN 71-3/03.95 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EMI EN55022/98, EN55014/93 + A1/97+A2/99, EN50081-1/92 EMS : EN55024/98, EN55014-2/97, EN61000-3-2/95, EN61000-3-3/95, EN50082-1/97 AC Adapter and Lithium Ion Batteries have been tested all together as a...
  • Page 8 Please keep all information for future reference. Customer Support How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link? In the U.S.A. and Canada: Call 1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.) Email address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com  2002 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction What is AIBO? ................12 ERS-31L ..................13 Checking the supplied accessories ..........15 Index to parts and controls ............. 16 AIBO exterior ................16 AIBO’s inner unit ..............18 Stand ..................20 Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack ...............
  • Page 10 When not playing with AIBO ............35 Pausing AIBO ................35 Replacing the battery pack ............. 36 Setting the volume level of the musical tone ......... 39 Additional information Notes on use ................... 42 On handling AIBO ..............42 Moisture condensation ............. 44 On handling the AC adapter ............

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS-31L.

  • Page 12: What Is Aibo

    What is AIBO? “AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot. Developed to encourage human and robot interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles. The name “AIBO” is coined from the words “A.I. (Artificial Intelligence),” “eye” and “robot.” In Japanese, the word “aibou”...

  • Page 13: Ers-31L

    It can also use its horn light to express emotions. “OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications.
  • Page 14 AIBO-ware “Memory Sticks” To play with AIBO ERS-31L, you must provide it with optional AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” a variety of which are available, depending on how you want to enjoy your AIBO. Without AIBO-ware, AIBO is just like a body without a mind.

  • Page 15: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO. x AC adapter ERA-201P1 (1) x Stand (1) x AC adapter conversion x Pink ball (1) plug* (1) x Documentation x Lithium ion battery pack •...

  • Page 16: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls AIBO exterior Notes • Do not attach stickers on AIBO’s color camera (6) or distance sensor (5). • Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO’s joints or other movable parts. • When lifting AIBO, firmly grasp it by its back (page 33). Never lift it by its head, ears, collar, legs, or tail.
  • Page 17 1 Mode indicator (located behind 9 Back light the horn) • Lights up green when AIBO is in active mode. Shows AIBO’s operation mode. • Flashes green when AIBO is 2 Horn light preparing for pause mode. Lights up in various colors to indicate •...

  • Page 18: Aibo's Inner Unit

    AIBO’s inner unit The illustration shows AIBO with its cover removed. Serial number sticker (inside the battery pack compartment) Shutter for charging terminal Note Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact.
  • Page 19 1 Charging terminal 6 “Memory Stick” insertion slot Connect the supplied AC adapter here Insert the AIBO-ware “Memory with the supplied AC adapter Stick” (not supplied) into this slot. conversion plug. When AIBO is 7 Battery pack insertion slot placed on the supplied stand with an Insert the supplied or an optional optional Energy Station Core lithium ion battery pack into this slot.

  • Page 20: Stand

    Stand 1 Stand Place AIBO on the stand while it is in pause mode or while it is charging. 2 Decoration plate Remove this plate when the optional Energy Station Core is attached to the stand. Note The supplied stand is for use with AIBO ERS-310 series only.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack This chapter explains how to charge AIBO’s battery pack.

  • Page 22: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Inserting the battery pack The battery pack supplied with AIBO comes partially charged. It is recommended that you charge the battery pack fully before you play with AIBO. To charge the battery pack, first insert it as described below. Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.
  • Page 23 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place, and then replace the cover. Push here. For details on how to replace the battery pack, see page 36.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack You can use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge the battery pack while it is inserted into AIBO. It is recommended that you charge the battery pack at room temperature (10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F)). At room temperature, it takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery pack.
  • Page 25 Open the charging terminal shutter on the cover (1) and connect the conversion plug to the charging terminal (2). The conversion plug attaches by magnet. Note Do not remove the cover when attaching the conversion plug. Removing the cover may prevent the conversion plug from connecting properly to the terminal. With the conversion plug attached, place AIBO on the stand as shown below.
  • Page 26 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet. When AIBO is connected to the AC adapter, it will not enter active mode even when you press the pause button. While charging The back light lights up orange. Back light When charging has finished The back light turns off.
  • Page 27 Notes • If the back light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, check that the battery pack is inserted correctly. If the flashing of the back light persists, contact AIBO Customer Link (page 8). • If you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode, AIBO will change to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts.

  • Page 29: Playing With Aibo

    Playing with AIBO This chapter explains procedures that are necessary for playing with AIBO, such as inserting the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” adjusting the volume of the musical tones, and replacing the battery pack. Note that optional AIBO-ware is required in order to play with AIBO.

  • Page 30: Inserting Or Removing A "Memory Stick

    Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick” To play with AIBO, insert an optional “Memory Stick” into AIBO. For details, refer to the “User’s Guide” supplied with the respective AIBO-ware “Memory Stick.” When you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,”...
  • Page 31 Notes • Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar. Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body. • AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it. •...

  • Page 32: Removing The "Memory Stick

    Removing the “Memory Stick” Before removing the “Memory Stick” from AIBO, press the pause button on AIBO’s back to make AIBO pause, and then remove the cover to confirm that the “Memory Stick” access indicator is turned off. Press the Z button on AIBO’s inner unit, and then remove the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 33: Starting Up Aibo

    Starting up AIBO Place AIBO on the floor as shown below. Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap. Notes • If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap, it may tend to fall often, fail to go forward, or have a tendency to jam up.
  • Page 34 Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s back. AIBO’s pause mode is canceled and the back light lights up green. Wait for a while until AIBO starts to move under the control of the inserted AIBO-ware “Memory Stick.” Note If an abnormality occurs or if you catch your finger in one of AIBO’s joints, press the pause button on AIBO’s back.

  • Page 35: When Not Playing With Aibo

    When not playing with AIBO We recommend that you charge the battery pack (page 24) so that AIBO will be ready to play at any time. Pause button Pausing AIBO Press the pause button on AIBO’s back. The back light flashes green, and then turns off after a while.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the battery pack It is possible to use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge the battery pack while it is still inserted into AIBO. You can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged. Note Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA-301B1.
  • Page 37 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail. Notes • Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar. Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body. •...
  • Page 38 Notes • When removing the battery pack, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall. • When the “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up, the battery pack is locked. Removing it forcibly at this time may damage AIBO. Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the pack clicks into place, then replace the cover.

  • Page 39: Setting The Volume Level Of The Musical Tone

    Setting the volume level of the musical tone Before setting the volume level, be sure to press the pause button on the back to make AIBO pause. Grasp AIBO’s body securely, turn it upside down, and remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.
  • Page 40 Slide the VOLUME switch to adjust the volume level, then replace the cover. To increase the volume level, slide the switch towards the + position; to decrease the volume level, slide it towards the – position. When you release the switch, it returns to the center position. There are four volume levels, including mute.

  • Page 41: Additional Information

    Additional information This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide, and other information concerning AIBO.

  • Page 42: Notes On Use

    Notes on use To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe the following precautions. On handling AIBO • Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations, on an incline, or at a place where it might fall. •...
  • Page 43 • Do not allow AIBO to get wet. • Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO’s movements. • Do not touch the lens of the color camera or distance sensor directly with your hand. • Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the distance sensor. •...

  • Page 44: Moisture Condensation

    Moisture condensation If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense on AIBO’s inside or outside surface, causing damage. If moisture condensation has occurred, wait for about one hour before operating AIBO. On handling the AC adapter •...

  • Page 45: On Cleaning

    On cleaning • Clean AIBO with a clean, dry, soft cloth. • Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO’s surface finish. • When cleaning with chemical fabric, see its instructions.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting the AIBO Customer Link regarding a problem, we recommend that you use clinic mode to check AIBO’s balance and sensors, and refer to “Symptoms and remedies” (page 50). Clinic mode If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” AIBO enters clinic mode in which its sensors and other parts are checked.

  • Page 47: Check List For Clinic Mode

    Check list for clinic mode Horn light Head switch Mode indicator (inside the head) Right Front Tail switch Back Back light Pause Left button Item Procedure 1 Push the tail switch to AIBO’s right for three Operation of the tail switch and AIBO’s seconds.
  • Page 48 Item Procedure Sensitivity of the 1 Rotate the tail switch once. paw switches AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out. 2 Touch a paw switch. You can AIBO pulls in the touched paw. rotate in 3 Rotate the tail switch again. either AIBO resumes the repetition of the original direction...
  • Page 49 Item Procedure 1 Rotate the tail switch once. Sensitivity of the distance sensor AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out. 2 Place your hand or other object over the distance You can sensor (AIBO’s nose). rotate in When the distance sensor detects the object, a beep is emitted.

  • Page 50: Symptoms And Remedies

    Symptoms and remedies If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this table to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer Link (page 8). Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO has been picked up from the floor or an AIBO does not move.
  • Page 51 Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO does not react to The battery pack is not inserted or it is not fully release of the pause inserted. button. c Insert the battery pack fully (page 22). Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again. The battery pack is drained.
  • Page 52 Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO continues to emit a • The insertion of a “Memory Stick” without sad melody and does not any AIBO-ware. move when the pause • The insertion of a “Memory Stick” that is not button is released. intended for AIBO ERS-31L. It takes a long time for AIBO is loading the data from the “Memory AIBO to start moving.
  • Page 53 Symptom Cause/Remedy The back light flashes in There may be a problem with the battery pack. orange. c Check that the battery pack is inserted correctly. If the flashing of the back light persists, contact AIBO Customer Link (page AIBO does not chase the When no AIBO-ware “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 54: Limited Warranty (For The U.s.a. Only)

    SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, at its option, either repair or replace the defective parts and/or the Product (i.e., AIBO) with new or rebuilt replacements.
  • Page 55 This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not manufactured by SONY, and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself.
  • Page 56 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY...

  • Page 57: Service Procedure (For The U.s.a. Only)

    Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) 1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. The E-mail address is aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com and its toll free number is 1-800-427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair, follow the procedure described below.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Internal sensors Specifications Infrared distance sensor Acceleration sensor AIBO Switches in the head, on the tail, and on the paws 64-bit RISC processor Inclination sensor Main memory Vibration sensor 32MB Power consumption Supplied application media Approx. 5 W (in normal “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 59 Storage temperature Operating humidity –10° C to 60° C (–4° F to 20% to 80% (not condensed), 140° F) provided that humidity is less than 65% at 35˚C (95˚F) Storage humidity (wet-bulb temperature: less 10 % to 90 % (not than 29˚C (84˚F)) condensed) Storage temperature...
  • Page 60 Lithium ion battery pack Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Battery used Lithium ion type battery Main output voltage Supplied accessories 7.4 V DC See page 15. Capacity 1700 mAh Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) (temperature gradient less than 10°C (50°F)/hour) Operating humidity...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Decorative plate ........ 20 Distance sensor ......... 17 AC adapter ........15, 24 AC adapter conversion plug ..15, 24 Emergency release hole ....19 AIBO Energy Station Core ......27 Cleaning ........45 Handling ........42 Pausing ........35 Head ...........
  • Page 62 Shutter for charging terminal ... 18, 25 Speaker ..........17 Stand ..........15, 20 Stereo microphone ......17 Tail switch .......... 17 Volume level ........39 VOLUME switch ......19, 40...

  • Page 63: Designer Of Aibo Ers-31L

    Designer of AIBO ERS-31L Katsura Moshino Artist/Illustrator/Visual Creator Born in 1968, Katsura Moshino began doing illustration and artwork for the night club scene in the mid-80s. He has produced cutting-edge and highly original work in Japan and abroad in a wide variety of areas, including CD jackets, music magazines, advertising, product design, package design, and music video production.
  • Page 64 Printed in Japan © 2002 Sony Corporation * 4 6 6 4 5 4 8 1 1...

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