Vuzix Binoculars iWear AV920 User Manual

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iWear AV920  
USER GUIDE  
 
3. Close supervision is needed when  
this product is by or near children.  
4. Children under the age of seven (7)  
are still learning to focus and track  
with their eyes. Their vision is still  
immature. For these reasons, THIS  
PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED  
BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE  
OF SEVEN (7).  
Introduction  
Welcome to the world of big screen  
viewing! Your VuzixTM iWear® AV920  
consists of a wearable binocular viewer  
with adjustable, removable hi-fi stereo  
headphones, adjustable nosepiece,  
AC charger, headstrap, audio/video  
cables, and carrying case. iWear®  
AV920 delivers extraordinary high quality  
images and IWear 3DTM video support  
(with 3D content). It’s like having your  
own personal, portable movie theater!  
5. A very small portion of the population  
may experience epileptic seizures  
when viewing certain kinds of flashing  
lights or patterns that are commonly  
present in our daily environment.  
These persons also experience  
seizures while watching some kinds  
of television pictures or playing  
Please read the included safety  
instructions before using the product.  
Package Contents  
Your Vuzix Video Eyewear system  
contains the following:  
certain video games including the  
use of a display system, such as  
this product. Consult a physician if  
you have any epileptic condition or if  
you experience any of the following  
symptoms while using this device:  
altered vision, muscle twitching,  
other involuntary movements, loss  
of awareness of your surroundings,  
mental confusion, and/or convulsions.  
6. Immersive video, whether viewed  
on a regular TV, a movie theater  
screen or an VUZIX video display,  
can potentially have adverse  
iWear® AV920 Video Eyewear  
USB Cable and Charger  
iPod Cable (for video iPod only)  
RCA Female AV Cable  
DVD Player Cable  
Headstrap  
Soft Carrying Case (Lens Cleaner)  
Important Safety Instructions  
Follow these safety instructions when  
using or handling your VUZIX Video  
Eyewear to reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, and injury to persons and  
property.  
effects on the user including motion  
sickness, perceptual after effects  
and disorientation, and decreased  
postural stability and eye strain.  
Take frequent breaks to lessen  
1. READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS  
AND SAFETY INFORMATION  
PROVIDED BEFORE USING THIS  
PRODUCT.  
the potential of these effects, as is  
commonly suggested for other items,  
such as keyboards and computer  
monitors, that you may tend to fixate  
or concentrate on. If your eyes show  
2. Use the product only for its intended  
use, as described in this manual.  
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signs of fatigue or dryness or if any  
of the above symptoms is noted,  
immediately discontinue use of this  
device and do not resume using  
it for at least 30 minutes after the  
symptoms have subsided.  
11. Do not pull or yank on the cable,  
kink any of the cables or tie them in  
sharp or tight knots. Do not hang the  
product or allow it to be suspended  
by any of its cables. To disconnect  
cables, pull on the cable connector.  
Cables damaged by such actions are  
not covered by the product’s limited  
warranty.  
7. Permanent or temporary hearing  
loss or impairment can result from  
excessive volume levels emitted  
from the headphones. Always adjust  
the volume to a safe level BEFORE  
wearing the product or headphones.  
8. Always be aware of the world around  
you. This product will immerse you in  
realistic sights and sounds, possibly  
causing you to forget about the real  
world around you and the threats to  
your well being and the well being  
of others. DO NOT use this product  
near stairs, balconies, or other things  
that can be tripped over, run into,  
knocked down or fallen over. This  
product should only be used while  
you are seated and never while  
using sharp or potentially dangerous  
objects, operating any form of  
12. Do not drop, strike, or cause any  
portion of the product to be struck or  
shaken aggressively. Such actions  
may damage the product and void  
your warranty.  
13. Save these instructions.  
Immediately unplug the product from  
external power sources if:  
• The power cord or USB cord is  
damaged or frayed.  
• Liquid has been sprayed, splashed or  
poured on the product.  
• Any component of the product has  
been dropped or damaged.  
• The product exhibits any distinct  
change in performance.  
mechanical device, driving motor  
vehicles, or performing any act that  
normally requires you to see what  
you are doing.  
Battery Safety Instructions  
• Batteries contain toxic materials. Do  
not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or  
puncture the batteries.  
9. This product may be tethered to a  
power outlet and cables may extend  
between components. Be careful that  
these cords do not tangle around  
you or pose a potential threat to the  
safety of others.  
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.  
• Dispose of batteries in a method that  
is consistent with your local laws and  
regulations.  
10. Do not disassemble this product.  
If service work is required, contact  
VUZIX using the Support contact  
information shown in this manual.  
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iWear® AV920 Connectivity  
Note on Stereoscopic 3D  
iWear® AV920 is capable of displaying  
The iWear® AV920 has a single input  
mini-jack for line level stereo audio and  
either NTSC or PAL video. There is a  
second mini-jack for connecting your  
personal head phones in the event you  
prefer them over the included speakers.  
Finally, iWear® AV920 has a mini USB  
connection for charging the battery and  
updating the firmware in the device.  
stereoscopic 3D images in two  
different ways. If the content being  
viewed is enabled with iWear 3D  
control information, iWear® AV920 will  
automatically be set in the proper 3D  
mode. If you are viewing interlaced 3D  
content without the iWear 3D, 3D can be  
enabled via the OSD controls with either  
L/R or R/L modes.  
Charging  
iWear® AV920 User Adjustable  
iWear® AV920 features many user  
adjustable design elements to ensure  
a comfortable experience. These allow  
you to customize iWear® AV920 for a  
perfect fit.  
Speaker Adjust  
Plug the charging cable into the Battery  
Box and the AC adaptor.  
LED indicator:  
green  
red  
- charge OK  
- charge low  
flash red - needs charging  
amber - charging  
Your iWear® AV920 includes flexible,  
removable speakers. These speakers  
are adjustable. Simply grasp the  
speaker and flex the stem into place for  
maximum comfort.  
Plugging In  
To remove the speakers, pull them out  
along the inside of the temple piece.  
Note that the speakers are not designed  
to fit in your ears.  
The following are a few examples of  
acceptable ways of plugging in your  
iWear® AV920. This will vary from  
system to system.  
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Nose Bridge Adjust  
Power/Volume Adjust  
Your iWear® AV920’s nose bridge is  
adjustable for comfort. To adjust the  
nose bridge grasp it and pull it away from  
the face of iWear® AV920. The nose  
bridge can be removed and inserted up-  
side-down for additional adjustibility.  
To turn the unit on, press the Contol  
Wheel once.  
AccuTiltViewer Adjust  
To turn the unit off, press the Contol  
Wheel for about 3 seconds or remove  
video and unit will automatically shut off  
after several minutes.  
To adjust volume with the OSD off, rotate  
the Contol Wheel.  
iWear® AV920 On Screen  
Display  
Vuzix’ AccuTilt™ technology allows  
viewer adjustment through 15 degrees  
to properly align the viewer with your  
eyes. Grasp the viewer and tilt it until  
the displays are comfortably aligned with  
your line of sight. Each temple of the  
viewer pivots independently for precision  
adjustment.  
iWear® AV920 On Screen Display (OSD)  
allows access to important adjustable  
features such as brightness control and  
2D/3D mode controls.  
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To open the OSD, press the Control  
Wheel once to display the OSD  
Monoscopic 2D and Stereo 3D Modes  
Selection Menu. Rotate the Control  
Wheel to highlight the icon representing  
the parameter you wish to adjust and  
press the Control Wheel to select that  
parameter. Rotate the Control Wheel to  
When using stereoscopic 3D content it  
may be necessary to adjust the iWear®  
adjust the value. When you are satisfied, AV920 3D mode. When viewing 3D  
press the Control Wheel to return to the  
OSD Selection Menu.  
content in 2D mode it will look fuzzy  
on the display. If this happens, adjust  
viewing mode from 2D to 3D stereo  
mode by pressing the Contol Wheel  
on the Video Mode Contol 2D/3D icon  
in the OSD and then select one of the  
three options. Make sure you select the  
appropriate 3D mode so that each video  
display has the correct left and right eye  
information.  
You will see the follwing display in your  
iWear® AV920.  
OSD  
Effect  
Icon  
LCD Brightness  
It is recommended to use 2D mode for all  
non 3D content. Although you can view  
2D content in 3D mode the resolution is  
cut in half and there will be differences in  
the video to each eye.  
Contrast  
Video Mode Control 2D/3D  
Backlight Brightness  
Reset to factory defaults  
Exit OSD  
Cleaning  
Use a soft dry cloth to clean your iWear®  
AV920 and its optics. Do not use liquid  
cleaners.  
Updating  
Your iWear® AV920 is fully field  
To exit the OSD, select the OSD Exit  
icon or wait 3-5 seconds.  
upgradable to ensure that you have the  
best experience possible. To upgrade  
your iWear® AV920 firmware or to  
download updated software, please visit  
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Troubleshooting  
Did you:  
The product will  
not turn on.  
1. Press the Control Wheel on the viewer?  
2. Charge the battery?  
Did you:  
1. Charge the battery?  
When the battery charge is extremely low, allow it to charge for  
several minutes before turning the product on.  
The product turns  
off immediately  
after I turn it on.  
Did you:  
There is no audio  
in one or more  
speakers.  
1. Ensure all connections are fully plugged in?  
2. Try to unplug the speakers and plug them back into the  
viewer temples?  
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Worldwide Limited Warranty  
General Terms  
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, VUZIX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES  
OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VUZIX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND  
CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED  
BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES  
DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES  
OR COUNTRIES, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU.  
This Limited Warranty applies to the VUZIX branded hardware products sold by or leased from VUZIX Corporation,  
its worldwide subsidiaries, affiliates, authorized resellers, or country distributors (collectively referred to in this Limited  
Warranty as “VUZIX”) with this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty is applicable in all countries and may be  
enforced in any country where VUZIX or its authorized service providers offer warranty service subject to the terms and  
conditions set forth in this Limited Warranty. However, warranty service availability and response times may vary from  
country to country and may also be subject to registration requirements in the country of purchase.  
VUZIX warrants that the VUZIX hardware product and all the internal components of the product that you have  
purchased or leased from VUZIX are free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use during the  
Limited Warranty Period. The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase or lease from VUZIX. Your dated  
sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase or lease of the product, is your proof of the purchase or lease  
date. You may be required to provide proof of purchase or lease as a condition of receiving warranty service. You are  
entitled to warranty service according to the terms and conditions of this document if a repair to your VUZIX branded  
hardware is required within the Limited Warranty Period. This Limited Warranty extends only to the original purchaser  
or lessee of this VUZIX branded product and is not transferable to anyone who obtains ownership of the VUZIX  
branded product from the original purchaser or lessee.  
VUZIX products are manufactured using new materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in performance  
and reliability. Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare parts are warranted to be free from defects in  
material or workmanship for thirty (30) days or for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period of the VUZIX hardware  
product in which they are installed, whichever is longer.  
During the Limited Warranty Period, VUZIX will repair or replace the defective component parts or the hardware  
product. All component parts or hardware products removed under this Limited Warranty become the property of  
VUZIX. The replacement part or product takes on either the Limited Warranty status of the removed part or product  
or the thirty (30) day limited warranty of the spare part. In the unlikely event that your VUZIX product has a recurring  
failure, VUZIX, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement unit of VUZIX’s choosing that is at least  
equivalent to your VUZIX branded product in hardware performance. VUZIX reserves the right to elect, at its sole  
discretion, to give you a refund of your purchase price or lease payments (less interest) instead of a replacement. This  
is your exclusive remedy for defective products.  
YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE, FLASH  
MEMORY, OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES, WHERE APPLICABLE, AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE  
FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE  
TO BACK UP DATA AND REMOVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR PERSONAL INFORMATION. VUZIX  
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE  
MEDIA. VUZIX IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR  
DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY VUZIX WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED.  
VUZIX does not warrant that the operation of this product will be uninterrupted or error-free. VUZIX is not responsible  
for damage that occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came with the VUZIX branded product.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable parts. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any product  
from which the serial number has been removed or that has been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result  
of accident, misuse, abuse, or other external causes; (b) by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the  
user documentation that shipped with the product; (c) by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by VUZIX; or (d)  
by modification or service by anyone other than (i) VUZIX, (ii) a VUZIX authorized service provider, or (iii) your own  
installation of end-user replaceable VUZIX or VUZIX approved parts if available for your product in the servicing  
country.  
These terms and conditions constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between you and VUZIX  
regarding the VUZIX branded product you have purchased or leased. These terms and conditions supersede any prior  
agreements or representations-including representations made in VUZIX sales literature or advice given to you by  
VUZIX or an agent or employee of VUZIX - that may have been made in connection with your purchase or lease of the  
VUZIX branded product. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and  
signed by an authorized representative of VUZIX.  
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Limitation of Liability  
IF YOUR VUZIX BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE, YOUR SOLE  
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. VUZIX’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU HAVE PAID FOR  
THE PRODUCT OR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY HARDWARE COMPONENTS THAT  
MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.  
VUZIX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT  
TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES. VUZIX IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD  
PARTY.  
THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS  
LIMITED WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A  
CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CANNOT BE WAIVED OR AMENDED  
BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED VUZIX OR  
AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF VUZIX OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT  
MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT  
APPLICABLE STATE OR COUNTRY LAWS FOR A FULL DETERMINATION OF YOUR RIGHTS.  
Warranty Period  
The warranty period for VUZIX products is one (1) year from the date of product purchase. This warranty does not  
extend to any expendable parts, if applicable.  
Types of Warranty Service  
the VUZIX Technical Support Center at (800) 436-7838 in North America. A technical support specialist will help you  
diagnose the problem. If it is determined your product needs service, the following options are available to you.  
Pick-up Warranty Service  
If your product needs a hardware repair that is covered under warranty, please repackage the unit in its original  
packaging or equivalent packaging material to protect the product for return shipment. VUZIX will then give you return  
shipping instructions from your location. The product will be repaired and delivered to the location of your choice within  
the same country. For valid warranty claim servicing, VUZIX will pay the return shipping costs for your product.  
VUZIX Replaceable Parts Program  
Where available, the VUZIX Replaceable Parts program ships approved replacement parts directly to you to fulfill your  
warranty. This will save considerable repair time. After you call the VUZIX Technical Support Center at (585) 359-7575,  
a replaceable part can be sent directly to you. Warranty parts can be ordered or requested from the  
customer assistance sections of our website.  
Warranty Transfer to Another Country  
Under the VUZIX Global Warranty program, products may be purchased in one country and transferred to another  
country, where VUZIX has a service presence, without voiding the warranty. Warranty terms, service availability, and  
service response times may vary from country to country. A customer may be required to provide product-specific  
information, in accordance with the VUZIX Global Warranty Notification process, prior to moving the products. The  
required information ensures that VUZIX is prepared to provide the required level of warranty service in the destination  
country and that the product is designed to work in the destination country. Contact VUZIX, your local VUZIX authorized  
to transferring VUZIX products to another country.  
VUZIX is not responsible for any tariffs or duties that may be incurred in transferring the products. Products may be  
covered by export controls issued by the United States or other governments.  
Technical Support  
Technical support is defined as assistance with questions on issues about the hardware and software that was either  
preinstalled by VUZIX on the VUZIX branded product or that was included with the VUZIX branded product at the time  
of your purchase or lease of the product. Technical support for hardware and software is available for the first ninety  
(90) days from date of product purchase or lease. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase  
or lease of the product, is your proof of the purchase or lease date. You may be required to provide proof of purchase  
or lease as a condition of receiving software technical support. After the first ninety (90) days, technical support for  
hardware and software that was either preinstalled by VUZIX on the VUZIX branded product or included with the VUZIX  
branded product at the time of your purchase or lease of the product is available for a fee. Contact VUZIX for additional  
information at (585) 359-7575.  
Service Upgrades  
your local reseller. Service upgrades purchased in one country are NOT transferable to another country.  
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Contacting VUZIX  
Technical support and general product information in the United States and Canada, 5 days a week, 9AM to 5PM  
Eastern Time.  
Be sure to have the following information available before you call VUZIX :  
• Serial number, model name, and model number  
• Operating system and version of operating system  
• Applicable error messages  
• Third-party hardware or software installed  
• Add-on options if applicable  
• Detailed questions you need answers to  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Increase the separation  
between the equipment and receiver or 2) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
iWear® is a registered trademark of Vuzix Corporation.  
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Corporation. iPod is referenced for compatibility purposes only.  
© Copyright 2007, VUZIX Corporation. All rights reserved  
The products, specifications, and other content of this User Guide are subject to change without notice.  
 
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