HMZ-T1

The HMZ-T1 is a visor style head mounted display manufactured by Sony Corporation in 2011. 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.

A person wearing a Sony HMZ-T1.

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.[1]

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)[2]
~7500 kr (Sweden)[3]
~799 € (France)[4]
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

External Processor Unit

Specifications

The following specifications apply to the External Processor portion of the HMZ-T1.[5]

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

Reviews

It has been reviewed by CNET,[6] CNN,[7] PC Mag,[8] and Time.[9]

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US". Engagdet. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  3. 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.
  4. "HMZ-T1 Visiocasque : Une expérience Home Entertainment cinématographique immersive". Sony. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
  5. 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.
  6. CNET, Sep 5, 2011
  7. CNN, August 31, 2011, ,
  8. "Sony Announces 3D 720p OLED-Based Head Mounted Display" PCMAg , August 31, 2011
  9. "Sony’s New 3D Head-Mounted Display Probably Hipper than Viewmaster" TIME , August 31, 2011
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