HMZ-T1
The HMZ-T1 is a visor style head mounted display manufactured by Sony Corporation. 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 (2) 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.[1]
| Make | Sony |
| Model | HMZ-T1 |
| Class | head mounted display |
| Display Technology | OLED |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 720 (per eye) |
| Brightness | 200cd/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)[2] ~7500 kr (Sweden)[3] ~799 € (France)[4] |
| 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.[5]
| 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.[6] CNN [7] PC Mag,[8] and Time [9]
References
- ↑ 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. 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, ,
- ↑ "Sony Announces 3D 720p OLED-Based Head Mounted Display" PCMAg , August 31, 2011
- ↑ "Sony’s New 3D Head-Mounted Display Probably Hipper than Viewmaster" TIME , August 31, 2011
