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Sony HMZ-T3W Reference Manual

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Head
Mounted
Display
Reference Guide
HMZ-T3W
Before Initial Use
Refer to the "Startup Guide" for instructions on
connecting the system, wearing the unit, and
completing initial settings.
4-471-977-11(1)

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  • Page 1 4-471-977-11(1) Head Mounted Display Reference Guide Before Initial Use Refer to the “Startup Guide” for instructions on connecting the system, wearing the unit, and completing initial settings. HMZ-T3W...
  • Page 2 Notice for customers in the U.S.A. and Record the serial number in the space Canada provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. HMZ-T3W Processor Unit HMZ-T3W-P Head Mounted Unit and Battery Unit HMZ-T3W-H Serial No.
  • Page 3 When a cart is used, use If you have any questions about this caution when moving the cart/ product, you may call: Sony Customer apparatus combination to avoid injury Information Center 1­800­222­SONY from tip-over. (7669) or 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning http://www.sony.com/.
  • Page 4 For Processor Unit This product has been manufactured by or on This equipment complies with FCC/IC behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan radiation exposure limits set forth for an Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC...
  • Page 5 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 6: Health Precautions

    Continuous contact motion sickness) while watching video of skin with the unit may cause low images or playing games. Sony temperature burn. recommends that all viewers take regular • The head mounted unit can be adjusted breaks while watching video images or in a range of 53.0 mm –...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    • If the system is on charged becomes almost half that with Leave the system on, and wait until the initial use. Consult your nearest Sony droplets evaporate. service center. Using the system when condensation has •...
  • Page 8 natural materials that generate less static Packaging Materials electricity. Keep the original box and protective cushioning for future use, in case you move or need to ship the system for repair Lens Care or other reasons. • Handle the lenses on the head mounted unit carefully to avoid smears or scratches.
  • Page 9 • Interception means that a third party For customers using the HMZ-T3W sold in intentionally or inadvertently obtains the content of wireless communication with the U.S.A., Canada, or Puerto Rico a receiver.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Health Precautions........6 Precautions .

  • Page 11: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure the following items are included with the system after purchase. If any items are missing, contact your Sony dealer or a local • Light blocker (Bottom) (1) authorized Sony service center. For installation of the supplied accessories, refer to the “Startup...

  • Page 12: Parts And Controls

    Parts and Controls For connection and wearing of the system, refer to the “Startup Guide.” Head Mounted Unit Top headband adjuster Top headband strap Forehead supporter Bottom headband strap Bottom headband adjuster Attachment sensor Do not block the sensor hole. VOL +/–...
  • Page 13 Battery Unit (Front) Ventilation slot (top) Ventilation slot (rear)  (Power) indicator HDMI IN/MHL jack Micro USB jack WIRELESS (Wireless Link) indicator Processor Unit (Front/Top) / (Power On/Standby) button INPUT button POWER indicator  (Headphone) jack PASS THROUGH indicator HDMI INPUT 1/2/3 indicators HDMI OUT (HMD) jack WIRELESS (Wireless link) indicator...
  • Page 14 Indicators The indicators on the battery unit and processor unit show the statuses of this system. Indication Status Battery Unit  (Power) indicator Lit in green Power On (not charging) Lit in orange Power On or Off (during charging) Unlit Power Off (not charging) WIRELESS (Wireless Lit in blue...

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Charging time and operating time The charging time and the operating Charging the Battery time are as follows at room temperature of 23 °C (74 °F). When the system is to be used for the Charging Approx. 5.5 hours (in first time or the battery is exhausted, time wired operation)

  • Page 16: Using In Wireless Communication

    Installation Examples and Communication Distance The processor unit and the battery unit of this system each has an antenna for wireless communication on the side with the SONY logo. When wirelessly connecting the processor unit and the battery unit, install them referring to the following installation examples.

  • Page 17: Using The Stand

    Level of radio wave strength Strong Weak Place the battery unit facing the To maintain stable connection, use SONY logo side toward the the system where radio waves are as processor unit. strong as possible. The recommended SONY logo level of radio wave strength is 2 or Processor unit higher as a guide.

  • Page 18: Using In Wired Communication

    Processor unit (Front) video and audio or affecting operations of the system. – If the panel with the SONY logo of the processor unit or the battery unit is blocked by a human body or some object...

  • Page 19: Using With A Portable Device

    Using the Carrying Case Using with a Portable You can pack the system in the supplied carrying case. Put the battery Device unit in the pocket and fix the head mounted unit with the hook and loop The system can be used by connecting fastener.

  • Page 20: Fitting The Head Mounted Unit

    Fitting the Head Mounted Unit The head mounted unit can be adjusted in several ways to ensure a personalized, comfortable fit. For a more comfortable fit, always adjust the head mounted unit before putting it on. When fitting the head mounted unit for the first time after purchase, refer to the “Startup Guide.”...
  • Page 21  Light blocker  Attaching the connecting cord holder The top light blockers are detachable. To keep the connecting cords of the If external light reflected on the head mounted unit out of the way, screens is distracting, attach the light use the supplied connecting cord blockers.
  • Page 22 you pull the right end of the strap out For a Comfortable Fit a little. To tighten, simply push the right end of the strap in a little. Have the weight of the head mounted unit balanced between your forehead and the back of your head To adjust the straps on the left Forehead...
  • Page 23 To attach an earbud Attaching and Replacing Push the parts inside of the earbud into the Earbuds headphone until the projecting part of the headphone is fully covered. Bass may be inaudible unless earbuds fit well. For a better listening experience, try a different earbud size or adjust the position of the earbuds, so that they fit perfectly in your ears.
  • Page 24 • Headband adjuster cushion • Stand When these consumables break or show signs of wear, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony service center. Optional replacement earbuds can be ordered from your nearest Sony dealer. Replacing the forehead supporter cushion...

  • Page 25: Confirming Screen Alignment

    Confirming Screen Alignment Confirm screen alignment by referring to the confirmation screen displayed initially after lens span adjustment. Screens on the head mounted unit are described below, with an explanation of how to confirm alignment. The display section of the head mounted unit consists of two small screens, on the left and right.
  • Page 26 If this condition occurs, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center. “” marks and the horizontal The horizontal line appears to The middle “”...

  • Page 27: System Settings

    Note System Settings • After 90 seconds of inactivity, the setting menu will automatically close. Tips Setting menus can be accessed at any time to change or adjust a variety of • To return to the previous menu, press the ...
  • Page 28 Menus Default settings are underlined. Information Identifies input signals (video and audio signals) from equipment connected to the system and shows various types of information. “Unsupported signal” indicates that the input signal is incompatible with the system, and “No signal” is shown when no signals are input.
  • Page 29 3D Settings Reset Resets all “3D Settings” items to the original default values. 3D Display Manually select the display format for 3D content. Available settings vary depending on whether the source signal includes a 3D format identification signal, as follows. Example of 3D display For 3D content without a 3D format identification signal...
  • Page 30 Auto 3D On: Automatically switches to 3D display mode when a 3D format identification signal is detected. If the 3D format identification signal is no longer detected, the system will automatically switch to 2D display mode. Off: Deactivates this function. Note •...
  • Page 31 Color Adjusts image color temperature. Temperature Natural: Automatically optimizes color temperature for each “Picture Mode,” based on characteristics of human vision. Cool: Cool blue color tones. Medium: Color tones between “Cool” and “Warm 1/ Warm 2.” Warm 1/Warm 2: Warm red color tones. “Warm 2” is redder than “Warm 1.”...
  • Page 32 24p True Cinema On: Displays 24 fps video faithfully at 24 fps. Cinematic content of this kind is available on Blu-ray disc. Provides a viewing experience similar to that in theaters. Off: Deactivates this function. 24 fps video signals are displayed after upconversion to 60 fps.
  • Page 33 Sound Note • The Sound menu items (except “A/V SYNC”) are available only when the processor unit is connected. Reset Resets all “Sound” settings to the original default values. Surround Standard: Standard acoustic setting, providing a spacious sound stage for a range of content. Cinema: Emphasizes a natural sound stage rivaling the impressive acoustics of movie theaters, especially for spoken dialog.
  • Page 34 DTS Neo:6 Selects matrix decoder operation. You can easily enjoy surround effects even when the input signal is in 2 channels, simply activating the matrix decoder. Cinema: Performs Cinema-mode processing of DTS Neo:6. Music: Performs Music-mode processing of DTS Neo:6. Off: Deactivates the matrix decoder.
  • Page 35 General Setup Set password A password can be set to restrict use of the system. Once a password is specified, it must be entered each Cancel password time the system is turned on. “Set password” is not To cancel password protection, select “Cancel available when a password”...
  • Page 36 Control for HDMI On: Activates control for HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control)-compatible equipment connected to the system using the /// buttons (page 12) on the head mounted unit.  button: Starts playback.  button: Pauses playback.  button: Jumps to the previous chapter. Hold the button down for fast-rewind.
  • Page 37 Prolonged viewing On: Activates automatic display of a warning about warning whether to turn the power off after 3 hours of continuous viewing. Selecting “Yes” on the warning screen will turn the power off. Selecting “No” will cause the power to be turned off 3 hours later, after 6 hours of continuous viewing.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the following symptoms occur when using the system, check the cause and action before requesting service. If the issue persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center. For the troubles with video or audio, see through the multiple sections below.

  • Page 39: Power Supply

    The “” marks and the horizontal line do not intersect on the confirmation screen that appears when the system is turned on. Adjust the length and position of the headbands, referring to “For a Comfortable Fit” and “2 Adjust and Wear” in the “Startup Guide.” Adjust the lens span while checking the display.
  • Page 40  Video Symptom Cause/Action  When selecting “Side-by-Side” or “Over-Under” in “3D No video, or output video is distorted Display” (in “3D Settings”), change the setting to “Off” after viewing 3D content (page 29).  Make sure to disable video output with the Deep Color signal on the connected equipment.
  • Page 41 This phenomenon occurs owing to the structure of this system and does not indicate a malfunction. Sony is not liable for replacement or return of the system because of that phenomenon.  In this case, try activating “24p True Cinema.” For details,...
  • Page 42  Audio Symptom Cause/Action  Adjust the volume using the VOL +/– buttons on the There is no sound / There is static / head mounted unit.  Insert the headphone plug securely (Refer to “1 Connect” Volume cannot be increased in the “Startup Guide.”).
  • Page 43 (approximately 3 m or less), and orient the two units with their SONY logos facing each other. Wireless communication quality degrades if the panel with the SONY logo (the side with antenna installed) of the battery unit faces the floor, or away from the processor unit.
  • Page 44  The battery may be deteriorated if the system has not been used in more than one year. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center.  HDMI Control...
  • Page 45  Buttons on the head mounted unit do not function Head mounted unit buttons are unresponsive unless you are wearing it.  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony “DEMO” appears in the upper-right corner of the service center.
  • Page 46 The indicators on the battery unit and processor unit alert unusual conditions of the system. Indication Error/Action Battery unit  (power) Repeats flashing twice Contact your Sony dealer or local indicator every 3 seconds authorized Sony service center. The (orange) battery unit may be damaged. Repeats flashing three Temperature error in the battery unit.

  • Page 47: When Disposing Of The System

    Remove the three screws and the front panel, then disconnect the When Disposing of the connector. System Connector Front panel For environment protection, remove the built-in lithium-ion battery from the system. Before removing the battery, drain the battery by removing the AC adaptor and using the system only with the battery.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Dimensions (W×H×D, including largest protrusions) Specifications Processor unit: Approx. 150 mm × 31 mm × 107 mm Power requirement (6 in. × 1 in. × 4 in.) Processor unit: Head mounted unit: DC IN jack 8.4 V Approx. 189 mm × 148 mm × Head mounted unit and battery unit: 270 mm Micro USB jack (for charging)
  • Page 49 Headphone jack: 1) not available for MHL input Stereo phone jack 2) not available for MHL input, and Frame Head mounted unit: Packing and Top-and-Bottom formats Headphone jack: Stereo minijack 3) not available for MHL input and Frame Battery unit: Packing format HDMI IN/MHL: 19-pin standard connector...
  • Page 50 System specifications and appearance multi-channel surround-sound are subject to change for effects. Game mode sound stage improvement without notice. design for this system was supervised by sound designers at Sony Computer Entertainment.

  • Page 51: Trademarks

    All Rights Reserved. • WirelessHD™ is a registered trademark of Silicon Image, Inc. • “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Also, “PS3” is a trademark of the same company. • “VPT,” Virtualphones Technology is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 52 © 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-471-977-11(1)

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