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. 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 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. 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)~7500 kr (Sweden) ~799 € (France) Availability 2011-11
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
External Processor Unit
Specifications The following specifications apply to the External Processor portion of the HMZ-T1. 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 It has been reviewed by CNET, CNN,CNN, August 31, 2011, , PC Mag,"Sony Announces 3D 720p OLED-Based Head Mounted Display" PCMAg, August 31, 2011 and Time."Sony’s New 3D Head-Mounted Display Probably Hipper than Viewmaster" TIME, August 31, 2011
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