Sony HMZ-T3 Reference Manual
Sony HMZ-T3 Reference Manual

Sony HMZ-T3 Reference Manual

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Head
Mounted
Display
Reference Guide
HMZ-T3
Before Initial Use
Refer to the "Startup Guide" for instructions on
connecting the system, wearing the unit, and
completing initial settings.
4-471-978-11(1)

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  • Page 1 4-471-978-11(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-T3...
  • Page 2: Health Precautions

    Do not expose batteries or appliances with images or playing games. Sony battery installed to excessive heat, such as recommends that all viewers take regular sunshine and fire.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    If you normally wear glasses or contact initial use. Consult your nearest Sony lenses, wear them as usual during use service center. (with the exception of reading glasses).
  • Page 4 Installation Environment natural materials that generate less static electricity. Avoid installation in the following environments. • Places subject to vibration Lens Care • In direct sunlight, or where it is very hot • Handle the lenses on the head mounted or humid unit carefully to avoid smears or •...
  • Page 5 Packaging Materials plug to unplug it. Pulling by the headphone cord itself may damage it. Keep the original box and protective • Earbuds may deteriorate after extended cushioning for future use, in case you use or storage. move or need to ship the system for repair or other reasons.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Health Precautions........2 Precautions .
  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 Battery Unit (Front) Ventilation slot (top) Ventilation slot (rear) HDMI IN/MHL  (Power) indicator jack Micro USB jack 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 Processor Unit (Rear) HDMI IN 1/2/3 jacks HDMI OUT (TV) jack...
  • Page 10 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) Processor Unit POWER (Power)
  • Page 11: 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 operation)
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14  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 15 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 16 • Forehead supporter cushion Earbud sizes (inside color) • Headband adjuster cushion When these consumables break or Colored parts show signs of wear, consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony service center.  Optional replacement earbuds can be Small Large ordered from your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 17 Forehead supporter cushion Headband adjuster cushion...
  • Page 18: 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 19 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 20: System Settings

    Note • After 90 seconds of inactivity, the setting System Settings menu will automatically close. Tips Setting menus can be accessed at any • To return to the previous menu, press the time to change or adjust a variety of ...
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 Control for HDMI On: Activates control for HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control)-compatible equipment connected to the system using the /// buttons (page 8) 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 30 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 31: 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 32 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 33  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 22).  Make sure to disable video output with the Deep Color signal on the connected equipment.
  • Page 34 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 35  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 36 Turn off the system before charging.  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 37 Symptom Cause/Action  Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony “DEMO” appears in the upper-right corner of the service center. setting menu screen  If initial setup is not finished, press the  button Cannot adjust “Language setting” because the...
  • Page 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41 Game mode, which produces a sound stage specifically designed for games with multi-channel surround-sound effects. Game mode sound stage design for this system was supervised by sound designers at Sony Computer Entertainment.
  • Page 42: Trademarks

    Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. • “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 44 © 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-471-978-11(1)

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