Page 2 - Warning
2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted ca...
Page 4 - Health Precautions; Age Limitations
4 Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European U...
Page 5 - Precautions
5 Correct Use • Ensure that you are wearing the head mounted unit correctly. – For instructions on wearing the unit, refer to the “Startup Guide.” – To avoid watching with the screens skewed, check screen alignment by referring to the confirmation screen displayed initially. – Note that dropping the...
Page 7 - Headphone Handling
7 Headphone Handling • If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor. • When you unplug the headphones from the head mounted unit, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling by the headphone cord itself may damage it. ...
Page 8 - Contents
8 Health Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - Product Highlights
9 Wearing the head mounted display, you can watch 3D movies and play 3D games from connected Blu-ray Disc™ player and game consoles. Product highlights are as follows. • Enjoy video with impact, simulating the big-screen cinematic experience through a wide 45° horizontal field of view. • Watch high-...
Page 11 - Head Mounted Unit; Parts and Controls
11 Head Mounted Unit Parts and Controls Top headband strap Forehead supporter Illumination Lens span adjusters Control buttons ( v / V / b / B , MENU*) VOL +/– buttons 1 (Power On/ Standby) button * The MENU button serves two purposes. Press the MENU button to view setting menus as well as to confir...
Page 12 - HDMI IN jack
12 Processor Unit (Front) Processor Unit (Back) HMD OUT jack (HMD Output) Insert the connecting cord of the head mounted unit. Power indicator Lit in green when the system is on, and lit in red in standby mode. PASS THROUGH indicator Lit in amber when HDMI pass-through is used. HDMI OUT jack(HDMI Ou...
Page 13 - Adjusting the forehead supporter; Fitting the Head Mounted Unit
13 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. 1 Adjusting the forehead supporter The forehead supporter can be adjusted back and forth in a range of four positi...
Page 14 - Light blocker; Attaching the connecting cord holder
14 2 Light blocker If external light reflected on the screens is distracting, attach the light blockers. The upper-left light blocker is labeled “L,” and the upper-right one, “R.” Attach the correct top light blocker on each side by pushing the tabs into the two holes on the top of the lens section....
Page 15 - For a Comfortable Fit; Ensure a secure fit; • When loosening the straps, make sure that
15 For a Comfortable Fit Have the weight of the head mounted unit balanced between your forehead and the back of your head Wear the head mounted unit so that it feels balanced between the forehead supporter and lower headband strap, and after repositioning it to bring the lenses in front of your eye...
Page 16 - To detach an earbud; To attach an earbud; Replacing Consumables; Small
16 Attaching and Replacing Earbuds 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.Medium-sized earbuds are initially attached to the headphones, at the time o...
Page 17 - Confirming Screen Alignment
17 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 th...
Page 19 - System Settings; Basic Menu Operations; Setting category icons
19 Setting menus can be accessed at any time to change or adjust a variety of system settings, such as video picture quality, audio output format, and 3D display format. To view the menus, press the MENU button on the head mounted unit. System Settings Basic Menu Operations 1 Press the MENU button o...
Page 20 - Menus; Default settings are underlined.; Information; Returns to the previous menu.; Back; Returns to the previous menu.; Reset; Resets all “3D Settings” items to the original default values.
20 Menus Default settings are underlined. Information Identifies input signals (video and audio signals) from the equipment connected to the processor unit. “Unsupported signal” indicates that the input signal is incompatible with the system, and “No signal” is shown when no signals are input. Lens ...
Page 21 - D Display; images displayed side by side.
21 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. For 3D content without a 3D format identification signalSide-by-Side: Select for side-by-side 3D content, with simil...
Page 22 - Display
22 Display 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. • If images do not appear in 3D ...
Page 23 - Panel Drive Mode; Clear Black
23 Frame Noise Reduction Not available with 1080/24p frame packing format. Reduces random image noise, similar to static. High/Medium/Low: Select the level of this effect. Off: Deactivates this function. Block Noise Reduction Not available with 1080/24p frame packing format. Reduces mosaic-like bloc...
Page 24 - 4p True Cinema; Wide Mode; Overscan
24 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. • Activating thi...
Page 25 - Sound
25 Sound Back Returns to the previous menu. Reset Resets all “Sound” settings to the original default values. Surround Standard: Standard acoustic setting, providing a spacious soundstage for a range of content. Cinema: Emphasizes a natural soundstage rivaling the impressive acoustics of movie theat...
Page 26 - General Setup; Type of Headphones
26 General Setup Type of Headphones Switches to the optimal virtual surround-sound setting for the type of headphones used. Inner Ear: Ideal for headphones worn in your ears, such as the supplied headphones. Overhead: Ideal for headphones worn over or on your ears. • Surround-sound effects may not b...
Page 27 - Control for HDMI; Illumination
27 Control for HDMI On: Activates control for HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control)-compatible equipment connected to the processor unit using the v / V / b / B buttons on the head mounted unit. v button: Starts playback. V button: Pauses playback. b button: Jumps to the previous chapter. Hold the ...
Page 28 - Guide of HDMI device control; Resets all settings to the original default values.
28 Guide of HDMI device control Displays the operation guide for head mounted unit buttons that can be used with “Control for HDMI” function (page 27). Reset to factory settings Resets all settings to the original default values. • The password set in “Set password” (in “General Setup”) will also be...
Page 29 - Power Supply; Troubleshooting; Symptom
29 If the following symptoms occur when using the system, check the Cause/Action column before requesting service. If the issue persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center. Power Supply Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action The system does not turn on p Confirm that the...
Page 30 - Video
30 Video Symptom Cause/Action No video, or output video is distorted p Refer to the “Startup Guide” and confirm that the AC power cord (mains lead), HDMI cable, and connecting cord of the head mounted unit are connected correctly. p Make sure that equipment connected to the HDMI IN jack on the proce...
Page 33 - Audio
33 Audio Symptom Cause/Action There is no sound /There is static /Volume cannot be increased p The headphone plug is not connected properly. If the headphones are connected improperly, the sound from the headphones will be impaired. Insert the headphone plug until it clicks into place (page 11). p T...
Page 36 - Specifications
36 Power requirement North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz UK, Hong Kong, European, Middle Eastern, South African, and Oceania models: 220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Russian and Ukrainian models: 220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60 Hz Chinese model: 220 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz South Kor...
Page 37 - Supplied accessories; Trademarks
37 * When HDMI pass-through is activated, signals supplied to the processor unit are passed through the processor unit to the HDMI output. However, the following signals are not compatible with pass-through. – Deep Color signals– Video signals at 4k resolution (at a high resolution exceeding 3,840 (...