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, PC Mag, and Time.
References
- 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, ,
- "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
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