Sony HMZ-T3W - Manual

9 plug to unplug it. Pulling by the headphone cord itself may damage it. • Earbuds may deteriorate after extended use or storage. Wireless Communication • Although this system is equipped with an encryption function for its wireless communication, pay high attention to possible interception. Do not ...

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11 Make sure the following items are included with the system after purchase. If any items are missing, contact your Sony dealer or a local authorized Sony service center. For installation of the supplied accessories, refer to the “Startup Guide.” • AC power cord (mains lead) (2) Use the supplied AC...

12 For connection and wearing of the system, refer to the “Startup Guide.” Head Mounted Unit Parts and Controls Top headband strap Forehead supporter Lens span adjusters Control buttons (  /  /  /  , MENU*) VOL +/– buttons  (Power On/Standby) button Press and hold the button for more than one s...

14 Indicators The indicators on the battery unit and processor unit show the statuses of this system. For alerts by the indicators, see “Warning by the indicator” in “Troubleshooting” (page 46). Indication Status Battery Unit  (Power) indicator Lit in green Power On (not charging) Lit in orange Pow...

15 When the system is to be used for the first time or the battery is exhausted, recharge the battery.For details on charging, refer to the “Startup Guide.” Connect the AC-UD10 AC adaptor (small) and the AC power cord to the battery unit to start charging.The  (power) indicator is lit in orange dur...

16 Connect the processor unit and the battery unit wirelessly. 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 ...

17 Using the Stand 1 Fix the supplied stand to the battery unit. Insert the projection of the stand into the hole on the bottom of the battery unit. 2 Place the battery unit facing the SONY logo side toward the processor unit. After using Remove the stand from the battery unit and hook it on the cab...

19 The system can be used by connecting the battery unit directly to playback equipment using an HDMI cable.With this connection, you can use the system where there is no AC power supply.An MHL device can be connected using the MHL cable (sold separately). * For connecting an MHL device, use the MHL...

20 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.”  Adjusting the...

21  Light blocker The top light blockers are detachable. 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 th...

22 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 bottom headband, and after repositioning it to bring the lenses in front of your eyes, ma...

23 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...

25 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...

26 Correct Display For correct display, slide the lens span adjusters as needed so that all three “  ” marks and the horizontal line intersect.It is acceptable if the “  ” marks and the horizontal line intersect in a position other than the center of the screen. Incorrect Display If even one of th...

27 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. Basic Menu Operations 1 Press the MENU button on the head mount...

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 ...

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. For 3D content without a 3D format ...

30 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 ...

31 Color Temperature Adjusts image color 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...

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. • When “Panel Dr...

33 Sound • The Sound menu items (except “A/V SYNC”) are available only when the processor unit is connected. Note 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: Emphasize...

35 General Setup Set password Cancel password “Set password” is not available when a password has been set.“Cancel password” is not available when no password has been set. A password can be set to restrict use of the system. Once a password is specified, it must be entered each time the system is t...

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 th...

37 Prolonged viewing warning On: Activates automatic display of a warning about 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 conti...

38 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. •   Frequently Ask...

39 The “  ” marks and the horizontal line do not intersect on the confirmation screen that appears when the system is turned on. 1 Adjust the length and position of the headbands, referring to “For a Comfortable Fit” and “2 Adjust and Wear” in the “Startup Guide.” 2 Adjust the lens span while check...

40  Video Symptom Cause/Action No video, or output video is distorted  When selecting “Side-by-Side” or “Over-Under” in “3D 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 e...

42  Audio Symptom Cause/Action There is no sound /There is static /Volume cannot be increased  Adjust the volume using the VOL +/– buttons on the head mounted unit.  Insert the headphone plug securely (Refer to “1 Connect” in the “Startup Guide.”). The playback sound may not be heard correctly if...

43  Wireless Symptom Cause/Action No wireless connection Audio or video interrupted or stops The WIRELESS indicator does not light  Make sure that the processor unit and the battery unit are turned on.  It may take a while before the image appears on the screen.  The radio waves become weakened ...

45  Other Issues Symptom Cause/Action “Control for HDMI” on a TV cannot be used to control the playback equipment even when the system’s HDMI pass-through is used  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV, and in the TV’s “Control for HDMI” setting, specify playback equipment connecte...

46 Warning by the indicators The indicators on the battery unit and processor unit alert unusual conditions of the system. Indication Error/Action Battery unit  (power) indicator (orange) Repeats flashing twice every 3 seconds Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service center. The ba...

47 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. Removing the Battery Case 1 Remove the four screws, then remove the bottom panel from the batte...

48 Power requirement Processor unit: DC IN jack 8.4 V Head mounted unit and battery unit: Micro USB jack (for charging) 5 V DC Power consumption Processor unit: 8.0 W (in wireless operation)4.0 W (in wired operation)0.4 W (in standby mode)5.0 W (in wireless standby mode)2.0 W (in HDMI pass-through m...

49 Headphone jack: Stereo phone jack Head mounted unit: Headphone jack: Stereo minijack Battery unit: HDMI IN/MHL: 19-pin standard connectorMHL 1 supportedMHL: 5 V, 500 mA power supply capacity * When HDMI pass-through is activated, signals supplied to the processor unit are passed through the proce...

50 Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 48 mm × 29 mm × 81 mm (1 15 / 16 in. × 1 3 / 16 in. × 3 1 / 4 in.) Mass Approx. 170 g (6 oz) Supplied accessories See “Supplied Accessories” (page 11). Syste...

51 • The terms HDMI™ and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • MHL™, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL Licensing...