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Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, The nameplate is located on the bottom do not expose the unit to rain or exterior. moisture. Picture/sound distortion may occur if the model PLM-A35E is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting To avoid electrical shock, do not electromagnetic radiation.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron, Display) using current technology in small, The LCD screen is made with high- lightweight visual displays, provides a precision technology. However, black...
The display unit is equipped with two small (left and right) LCDs. Power supply box You can use Sony’s recommended optional battery pack. You can also use the house current. To use the Glasstron, connect your video equipment to A/V IN on the power supply box.
Checking the supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your Glasstron. If any item is not supplied, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Display unit/Power supply box (1) Plug adaptors (phono jack f--* phono jack) (3)
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Display unit Side piece (12) Side piece adjuster (13) Nose piece (12) Earphone (14) Power supply box DC IN 9V connector (11) AN IN (audio/video) jack POWER ON/OFF switch (15) BAT-T/COVER RELEASE button (20) POWER lamp (15)
Connecting the Glasstron Connecting video equipment Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box as shown below. Two AV cables are supplied. Select the correct AV cable according to the shape of the connectors on the unit to be connected.
Connecting other equipment The plug adaptor (phono jack - phono jack) is supplied. Use plug adaptor according to the equipment you to connect. TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc. Plug adaptor (supplied) Audio/video cable to AN IN (special miniplug +--+ phono plug) (special minijack) (supplied) continued...
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If you case, video source. In this contact your Sony connect the Glasstron to just one audio output dealer or local authorized Sony service jack, you will hear sound from only one of the facility. stereo earphones.
Connecting the power source Connect the AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to mains. Do not connect the power source until all other connections are complete. Display unit to mains AC power adaptor Power supply box 1 I-G...
Wearing the Glasstron WARNING Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,” page 5 on the Safety Instructions) 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.
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Adjust the width of the side pieces. There are two settings for the side piece width adjustment. If the fit seems loose, insert the side piece adjusters to the hinges of the left and right side pieces. Using side piece adjusters Not using side piece adjusters...
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For increased comfort while wearing Glasstron If the Glasstron fit is loose or uncomfortable, place the supplied side piece pads onto the tip of each side piece. Note Use the side peace pads pocket-side inward. Wear the stereo earphones. Detach the stereo earphones from the display unit and put them in your ears.
Using Glasstron If you set the user lock, unlock it (page 19). Before you start... Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Glasstron” (pages 8 - 11) and “Wearing the Glasstron” (pages 12 - 14). WARNING Each time you use this product, adjustment screens will appear, requiring the viewer to properly fit the product.
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If you cannot see a proper arrangement of these lines even after resting your eyes for a few hours, the Glasstron may not be operating correctly. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Start playback on the video equipment connected to the Glasstron. . - -. .- .,,. _I _._“.,. . .,_” __ .._ - “. , . - -. , , . , , , . “. .I _ ,.. . , Adjust the volume by turning the VOL control.
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Using the Glasstron (continued) Screen warnings against After you finish using the overuse of the Glasstron Glasstron Take off the Glasstron, and turn off the power. To prevent eye fatigue 0; eye damage, after you use the Glasstron for three hours the following caution appears on the screen and Note on the LCDs The LCD screen is made with high-...
Setting the user lock WARNING 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. To prevent such use, this product is equipped with the user lock system. When the user lock is on, audio and video signals are not input and all operations except power on/off are disabled.
Using an optional battery pack If you use a battery pack such as the NP-F550/F750/F950, you can use the Glasstron without connecting to mains. Charge the battery pack before use by using the optional battery charger, BC-V615. You cannot charge the battery pack while it is on the unit. Slide the BATTKOVER RELEASE button to remove the cover.
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Checking the remaining battery life screen. Replace the battery pack with When no indication or caution appears on the screen, press the START/ The remaining battery life appears and the picture disappears. When using the AC power adaptor, the ” s ” mark appears on the Remaining battery life Fully charged +...
Always turn the product off when you do misaligned, have the product repaired at not use it. your Sony dealer or local authorized Unplug the product from the mains if you Sony service facility. are not going to use it for several days or Do not place the product in locations more.
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It may cause fire or electric reattach them too often. shock. Have the product checked and repaired at your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Do not attempt to service the product yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not listed below, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cause Symptom Remedy The playback picture does Connections are incorrect. Connect the equipment correctly not appear. (pages 8 - 11).
Specifications Power supply Accessories supplied 6 AC power adaptor: AC-PLM2 AC power adaptor 11 Adjusting brightness 17 Output voltage 9 V, 1.3 A nose piece 12 Battery pack: NP-F550 (not supplied) side pieces’ width 13 Power consumption volume 17 1.8 W Approx. AVLS 18 Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
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Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan Sony Corporation...
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4-647-170-l 1 (1) Safety Instructions Instructions de s&uritl! Sicherheitshinweise lnsrucciones de seguridad lstruzioni sulla sicurezza Sikkerhetsanvisninger PL M-A35E...
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THE SONY GLASSTRON PERSONAL VIEWER SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EYE OR OTHER INJURY, LOSS OF VISUAL FUNCTIONS, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH. USE RESTRICTIONS Warning: No Use by Children Age IS or Younger. This product is designed for adult use.
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Health Concerns Warning: Eye Fatigue/Eye Damage/Loss of Visual Functions. Misuse or overuse of this product may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions. Stop using if you feel tired or experience headaches or discomfort. Warning: No Use by Children Age or Younger.
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Health Concerns Caution: Motion Sickness from External Motion. Do not use this product while subject to external motion - for example, as a passenger in a car. Use of this product under these conditions may cause motion sickness. Caution: Accidents. Do not use this product while walking, skating, bicycling, operating a motor vehicle or other power equipment, or while engaged in any other similar activity.
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Instructions for Safe Fit Warning: Proper Fit. Each time you use this product, adjustment screens will appear requiring the viewer to properly fit the product. 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.
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Warnings for Electronic Products Caution: Electric Shock. Failure to observe all operating and maintenance instructions may cause damage to your product and may result in property damage or injury or death from electric shock, fire, or other cause. Caution: Do Not Disassemble. Any required service on this product should be performed by an authorized service technician.