HMZ-T1
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.
Visor
[edit]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
[edit]The following specifications apply to the Visor portion of the HMZ-T1.[2]
Make | Sony |
Model | HMZ-T1 |
Class | head mounted display |
Display Technology | OLED |
Display Resolution | 1280 x 720 (per eye) |
Brightness | 200 cd/m² |
Contrast | 10,000:1 |
Response time | 0.01 ms |
Image persistence | 16.67 ms |
Horizontal FOV | 45° |
Diagonal FOV | 51.6° |
Video Input | Proprietary (Video Audio Power) |
Video Modes | Standard / Cinema / Dynamic / Custom |
Video Adjustments | IPD |
Cable Length | 3.5 m |
Headphone Type | (2) Foam Covered Audio Drivers |
Mass | 420 g |
Dimensions | 210 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] |
Availability | 2011-11 |
Fit
[edit]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
External Processor Unit
[edit]Specifications
[edit]The following specifications apply to the External Processor portion of the HMZ-T1.[6]
Make | Sony |
Model | HMZ-T1 |
Class | head mounted display |
Video Input | HDMI 1.4a Compliant |
Video Passthrough | HDMI 1.4a Compliant |
Video Output | Proprietary (Video Audio Power) |
Sound Processing | Simulated 5.1 Surround Sound |
Sound Modes | Standard / Cinema / Game / Music |
Dimensions | 180 mm × 36 mm × 168 mm |
Mass | 600 g |
Reviews
[edit]It has been reviewed by CNET,[7] CNN,[8] PC Mag,[9] and Time.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Pendlebury, Ty (2012-02-10). "Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer review: Sony HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer". CNET. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ Sony Marketing Japan. "Release the head-mounted display with 3D-capable world's first organic EL panel". Sony Press Releases. Sony. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
- ^ "Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US". Engagdet. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
- ^ Sony Sweden. "Personal 3D Viewer – biografen bara för dig : Sony". Sony Press Releases. Sony. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ "HMZ-T1 Visiocasque : Une expérience Home Entertainment cinématographique immersive". Sony. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ Sony Marketing Japan. "Release the head-mounted display with 3D-capable world's first organic EL panel". Sony Press Releases. Sony. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
- ^ CNET, Sep 5, 2011
- ^ CNN, August 31, 2011, [1],
- ^ "Sony Announces 3D 720p OLED-Based Head Mounted Display" PCMAg, August 31, 2011 [2]
- ^ "Sony’s New 3D Head-Mounted Display Probably Hipper than Viewmaster" TIME, August 31, 2011 [3]