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Sony LDI-100B Operating Instructions Manual

Sony LDI-100B Operating Instructions Manual

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Personal LCD Display

Operating Instructions

US
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE
SUPPLIED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, 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.
LDI-100B/100BE
© 1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. LDI-100B/100BE © 1998 by Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: LDI-100B/100BE Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the power supply box. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 4 The Personal LCD Display is a brand-new concept in visual display Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Personal LCD Display. The Personal LCD Display using current technology in small, lightweight visual displays, provides a television viewing experience similar to watching a 30- inch television from a distance of approximately 4 feet in SVGA mode.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About the Personal LCD Display ... 6 Getting Started Locating the parts and controls ... 8 Connecting the Personal LCD Display Wearing the Personal LCD Display ... 16 Operations Using the Personal LCD Display ... 18 Viewing the surrounding environment ... 21 Adjusting the sound and picture Using the optional battery pack ...

  • Page 6: About The Personal Lcd Display

    (left and right) LCDs. Power supply box You can supply power using the supplied AC power adapter or the optional Sony rechargeable battery pack. When using with the Personal LCD Display, connect your video equipment or PC to the connector on the power supply box.
  • Page 7 Features • A powerful, big screen experience comparable to watching a 30-inch screen from approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) away (SVGA mode). • You can connect the Personal LCD Display, which is equipped with two 1.55 million dot LCDs, to your PC to see the screen of the PC in the SVGA or VGA screen mode.

  • Page 8: Locating The Parts And Controls

    Locating the parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Display unit Strap release button (16) Earphone slide button (17) Stereo earphone (17) POWER SAVING SENSOR (inner side) (23, 25)
  • Page 9 Power supply box RGB connector (10 to 12, 33) PC AUDIO jack (10 to 12) CHARGE lamp (28) POWER/POWER SAVING lamp (18, 25) POWER switch (18) PC-VIDEO switch (10 to 14, 18) S VIDEO connector (14) DC IN connector (15) Ventilation openings (32) PUSH DISPLAY jog dial (20, 24) MENU button (24)

  • Page 10: Connecting The Personal Lcd Display Connecting A Pc

    Connecting the Personal LCD Display Connecting a PC Be sure to turn off your PC before connecting the power supply box. Notes • Do not use an RGB signal cable (HD15) which is 6.5 feet (2 m) or longer. The performance may be reduced. •...
  • Page 11 Connecting a Macintosh Powerbook Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available adapter to connect a commercially available RGB signal cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your Powerbook, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.” to monitor port of Powerbook...
  • Page 12 Connecting the Personal LCD Display (continued) Connecting a Macintosh (desktop models) Depending on the model, you may need to use a commercially available Macintosh adapter to connect a commercially available RGB signal cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to your Macintosh, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “PC.”...

  • Page 13: Connecting Video Equipment

    Connecting video equipment Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box using a commercially available audio/video cable as shown below. When you connect the Personal LCD Display to the video equipment, set the PC-VIDEO switch on the power supply box to “VIDEO.” Note Do not use audio, audio/video, or S-video connecting cables, which are 9.8 feet (3 m) or longer.
  • Page 14 Connecting the Personal LCD Display (continued) If your video equipment has an S-video jack Connect the Personal LCD Display to the video equipment using a commercially available S-video cable and an audio/video cable to enjoy the highest quality pictures. In this case, you do not need to connect the video (yellow) plug.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Source

    Notes • The audio and video signals may not be carried to the Personal LCD Display depending on the video source. In this case, contact an authorized service center. Connecting the power source Connect the AC power adapter AC-PLM3 (supplied) to the DC IN connector on the power supply box. Then, connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC power adapter and to a wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Wearing The Personal Lcd Display

    Wearing the Personal LCD Display WARNING • Failure to properly fit the product 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.
  • Page 17 Adjust the angle of the display unit. While holding the front pad against your forehead, adjust the angle of the display unit using the two hinges. Move the display unit close to your eyes at a slight downward angle. If you wear glasses, move the display unit as close to the lenses as possible.

  • Page 18: Using The Personal Lcd Display

    Using the Personal LCD Display Before you start… Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Personal LCD Display” (pages 10 to 15) and “Wearing the Personal LCD Display” (pages 16 and 17). Turn on the Personal LCD Display using the POWER switch. The POWER/POWER SAVING lamp lights up green.

  • Page 19: Menu

    Input the signal from the connected equipment. When you connect the PC: Adjust the screen resolution. For details, see “Signal compatibility” on page 22. When you display VGA pictures (640 480), the picture appears about 60% of the entire screen. Notes •...

  • Page 20: Checking The Display Indications

    Using the Personal LCD Display (continued) After you finish using the Personal LCD Display Take off the Personal LCD Display, and turn off the 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.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Surrounding Environment

    Viewing the surrounding environment While you are wearing the Personal LCD Display, you can view the surrounding environment through the screen in two ways: Viewing the surrounding environment by adjusting the transparency of the entire screen (See-through mode) You can adjust the level of transparency of the entire screen with the LCD shutter dial.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Sound And Picture Signal Compatibility

    Adjusting the sound and picture Signal compatibility The signal specifications that this unit supports are as follows: PC mode (RGB signal) Display mode Macintosh 13" color 16" color IBM PC compatibles VGA text VGA graphics VESA VGA VESA SVGA Video mode (video signal) NTSC color system PAL color system Notes on the PC mode...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Sound/Picture

    Adjusting the sound/picture You can adjust the following items using the menu display. PC mode (RGB signal) AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System): Keeps the maximum volume down to protect your ear. You cannot turn up the volume beyond the defined limit even if you try to turn the VOL control. MEGA BASS: Creates a deep, powerful sound by emphasizing the bass sound.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the sound and picture (continued) Press MENU. The menu display appears on the screen. Turn the PUSH DISPLAY jog dial to select the desired item, then press the jog dial. The setting screen of the selected item appears. Adjust the setting using the jog dial. For details on each item, see pages 25 to 27.

  • Page 25: Power Save

    AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System) Turn the jog dial to set to ON, then press the jog dial. AVLS : EXEC When AVLS is on, the volume does not become louder than the level you set even if you turn the VOL control. MEGA BASS Turn the jog dial to select the desired value, then...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Rgb Signal

    Adjusting the sound and picture (continued) Adjusting the RGB signal Note When you display the picture on both the LCD display of the notebook PC and on the Personal LCD Display, depending on the notebook PC, you may not be able to adjust the picture on the Personal LCD Display due to the mismatch of the output signal frequencies.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Video Signal

    Adjusting the video signal CONTRAST Turn the jog dial to adjust the contrast, then press the jog dial. CONTRAST EXEC less more COLOR Turn the jog dial to adjust the color intensity, then press the jog dial. COLOR EXEC less more HUE (NTSC (VIDEO) mode only)

  • Page 28: Using The Optional Battery Pack

    LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. NOTE: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
  • Page 29 • The battery life listed above is for PC mode. When you use the Personal LCD Display in video mode, the battery life is reduced to 80% of the PC mode. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Notes • If the POWER/POWER SAVING lamp flashes while using the battery pack, charge the battery pack.

  • Page 30: Precautions

    Precautions • Operate the product only with the supplied AC power adapter. If you use a different AC power adapter, it may cause a malfunction. Unified polarity plug • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the product and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.
  • Page 31 Others • Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - If liquid has been spilled into the product. - If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Error messages The following error messages may appear to indicate the status of the Personal LCD Display or input signal. OUT OF SCAN RANGE The input signal does not match the supported specification. Change the screen resolution on your PC. For details of the signal compatibility, see “Signal compatibility”...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before contact an authorized service center. Symptom Cause The picture does not appear. Connections are incorrect. The signal is not input. The Personal LCD Display enters power save mode. When you connect to a notebook type PC, the display mode is set to local display mode (LCD panel of your notebook PC).
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The black, red, and green dots do not disappear. The picture color is different. The picture is out of position in the PC mode. Noise appears on the picture in the PC mode. The POWER switch does not function.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply AC power adapter: AC-PLM3 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 16 W Output voltage 8.4 V, 1.6 A Battery pack: NP-F550/F750/F950 (not supplied) Power consumption 10 W (approx., PC mode) 12 W (approx., VIDEO mode) Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F (5 C to 35 C) Storage temperature 14 F to 140 F (–10 C to 60 C) Dimensions...

  • Page 36: Index

    F, G, H Features 7 I, J, K, L, M, N O Input signal mode 18 P, Q Precautions 30 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Remaining battery pack life 28 Resetting 27 RGB input signal 35 Screen mode 21 See-through mode 21...

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