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HMZ-T1

Head mounted stereoscopic display by Sony Corporation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HMZ-T1
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The HMZ-T1 is a visor style head mounted display manufactured by Sony Corporation in 2011. It allows the user to view stereoscopic 3D imagery.[1] Also known as the Sony Personal HD & 3D Viewer, the HMZ-T1 is composed of two different hardware devices, the Visor and the External Processor Unit.

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A person wearing a Sony HMZ-T1.

Visor

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The visor consists of 2 miniature OLED displays providing video and headphones providing stereo sound. The two displays can be driven independently and offer stereoscopic video when used with a compatible video format.

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the Visor portion of the HMZ-T1.[2]

MakeSony
ModelHMZ-T1
Classhead mounted display
Display TechnologyOLED
Display Resolution1280 x 720 (per eye)
Brightness200 cd/m²
Contrast10,000:1
Response time0.01 ms
Image persistence16.67 ms
Horizontal FOV45°
Diagonal FOV51.6°
Video InputProprietary (Video + Audio + Power)
Video ModesStandard / Cinema / Dynamic / Custom
Video AdjustmentsIPD
Cable Length3.5 m
Headphone Type(2) Foam Covered Audio Drivers
Mass420 g
Dimensions210 mm × 126 mm × 257 mm (including headband)
Estimated Street Price
(Visor + External Processor Unit)
~60000¥ (Japan)
~$799 (USA)[3]
~7500 kr (Sweden)[4]
~799 € (France)[5]
Availability2011-11

Fit

The visor is worn on the head and kept in place using a combination of a headband and a forehead cushion. Sony has produced a short video detailing the method for getting an accurate fit when using the HMZ-T1: How to use Sony Personal 3D Viewer Headset

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External Processor Unit

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the External Processor portion of the HMZ-T1.[6]

MakeSony
ModelHMZ-T1
Classhead mounted display
Video InputHDMI 1.4a Compliant
Video PassthroughHDMI 1.4a Compliant
Video OutputProprietary (Video + Audio + Power)
Sound ProcessingSimulated 5.1 Surround Sound
Sound ModesStandard / Cinema / Game / Music
Dimensions180 mm × 36 mm × 168 mm
Mass600 g
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Reviews

It has been reviewed by CNET,[7] CNN,[8] PC Mag,[9] and Time.[10]

References

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