EPSON Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses Instruction Manual

October 27, 2023
Epson

Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses
Instruction Manual

This product is only for use with USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode.

https://tech.moverio.epson.com/en/

Please read this guide first. Also, make sure you read the “Safety Instructions” sheet supplied before using this product.
© 2020 Seiko Epson Corporation
414016900 EN 2020.07

  • This product is powered using the battery in your smart device or the Intelligent Controller (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as the “connected device”).  While using the product, keep an eye on the battery level of your connected device.
  • The BT-40 does not come with an Intelligent Controller. You need to provide a smart device that supports USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode.

Included Items and Headset Part Names

EPSON Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses - Figure
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Optional Items

The following optional items are available. These optional items are available as of July 2020. Availability and part numbers vary by region and are subject to change without notice.

• Intelligent Controller BO-IC400* • Nose Pad Pack BO-NP350
• Shade Pack BO-SP400 • Nose Pad Pack BO-NP300

*Supplied with the BT-40S.

Watching Images

While the image is displayed on your connected device, connect the headset’s USB Type-C connector to the connected device.
Connect commercially available earphones to the earphone jack.

  • We recommend using earphones that comply with CTIA standards.
    Also, when using 3-pin earphones, the microphone function does not work. You may hear some noise when connecting or disconnecting the earphones or USB Type-C  connector during content playback, so be sure to take off your earphones first.

  • When using apps with a call function, phone calls may be audible from the smart device even if earphones are connected. We recommend checking in advance what  happens when you receive a phone call while images are displayed.

Put on the headset and earphones, and then adjust the position of the headset so that you can see the image.

  • Do not apply excessive force when opening the temples.

  • You can clip the earphone jack to your clothes using the clip. Note that some clothes may be damaged by the clip.

  • Turn the screen of your connected device sideways to display the image at full screen size.
    – Turn on the screen rotation feature for the connected device.

  • Check the following points if you cannot see the image.
    – The USB Type-C connector is connected correctly (make sure you connect it securely to the connector).
    – The connected device is on, not in sleep mode.
    – Your smart device supports images output in USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode.

If you are using an Android device, you can adjust the brightness of the headset’s screen as well as other parameters by using the dedicated app.
BT-40: Install the app “MOVERIO Link” on your smart device using Google Play.
BT-40S: Use “MOVERIO Link Pro” from the app list screen of the Intelligent Controller BO-IC400.
The following outlines the main features of the app.

  • Headset screen brightness adjustment
  • Power saving mode (on the connected device and the headset)
  • Screen lock for the connected devices (to prevent accidental operations)
    Adjust the volume on your connected device.

Difficult to View the Screen in Bright Surroundings
You can view the screen easily by attaching the shade supplied. The shade is magnetic and can be attached and removed easily.EPSON Moverio BT-40 Personal
Second-Screen Smart Glasses - Figure 4

Cleaning the Headset

  • If you can see dirt on the screen or if it is foggy, check the lens for dirt such as dust or fingerprints.
    If there is any dust or dirt attached to the lens, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
    When wiping the lens, do not use liquids such as lens cleaning solutions or organic solvents.

  • If anything except for the lens is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a wet tissue. Do not use a tissue moistened with alcohol-based cleaning liquid.

When Wearing over Glasses
You can wear the headset even if you wear glasses.

  • Make sure that you do not scratch the headset or your glasses when wearing them.
  • The headset cannot be worn over glasses that are wider than approximately 144 mm (5.7 inches).
  • You may not be able to wear the headset over the glasses depending on the shape of your glasses.
    The nose pad for glasses is worn on the nose from over the glasses.
    EPSON Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses - Figure
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When the Accuracy of the Headset’s Sensor is Low
If the accuracy of the sensor is low in apps that use the headset’s geomagnetic sensor, wave the headset in a figure 8 shape while a smart device or Intelligent Controller is  connected to calibrate the sensor. EPSON
Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses - Figure
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Replacing Nose Pad
When replacing the nose pad, be sure to purchase the option for the BT-40.
Pull the nose pad straight towards you to remove and replace them.

EPSON Moverio BT-40 Personal Second-Screen Smart Glasses - Figure
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Support Information
The following Website provides information on app development and firmware updates for this product.
https://tech.moverio.epson.com/en/

BT-40/BT-40S Headset Specifications

For specifications of the supplied Intelligent Controller BO-IC400, see the “BO-IC400 User’s Guide”.
Model number BT-40 (H969A)
Display format Si-OLED
Panel size 0.453″ wide panel (16:9)
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Angle of view Approximately 34 degrees (diagonally)
Virtual screen size 60″ support (virtual viewing distance 2.5 m [8.2 feet])
Color reproduction 24 bit color (approximately 16,770,000 colors)
Connectors USB Type-C, 4 pin mini jack (earphones with microphone complying

with the CTIA standard)
Exterior dimensions (W x D x H)| 194 x 164 x 41 mm (7.6 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches) (without the shade)
Mass| Approx. 165 g (5.8 ounces)
Without the shade, cables, and so on| Approx. 95 g (3.4 ounces)
Earphone output| Max. voltage 150 mVrms or less
Voltage with broadband characteristics 75 mVrms or more
Sensors| Geomagnetic sensor/accelerometer sensor/gyroscopic sensor/ambient light sensor
Operating temperature| 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F), humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Storage temperature| -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F), humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
Water resistance| IPX2 (except for USB port)
Reliability Life span| 20,000 hours (based on our evaluation conditions
2, such as when the brightness of the screen drops below 50% of its initial level, indicating the point at which the product enters the wear out failure period. Screen burn-in does not indicate a malfunction.)
Mean-Time Between Failure (MTBF)| 180,000 hours (Failure means a random failure during the random failure period.)

1 Restrictions in operation may occur, such as buttons not operating, even when using a compliant plug.
2 The screen brightness was set to the default value of 12/20, and the evaluation movie with an average gradation of 98/255 was displayed continuously in an environment  of 25°C. If the screen brightness (brightness setting and display gradation) is brighter than the evaluation conditions, the life span will be reduced.

Video Input

USB Type-C Video interface DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode)
Resolution (frame rate) 1080 p (60 Hz)
HDCP Supported

Data Communication

USB Type-C USB 2.0

Supported
operating systems| Windows| Windows 10 or later
Android| Android 8 or later

Power

USB Type-C USB Power Delivery
Electricity Rated power consumption 4.5 W
consumption Rated voltage/Rated current 5.0 V/0.9 A

Notes on Water Resistance
This product is IPX2-compliant with daily water resistance performance based on the IEC60529 standard. However, this does not include the USB Type-C connector. (This  is not based on an evaluation by a third-party evaluator)

If the product is subjected to a dripping water test at a rate of 3 mm/minute for up to 10 minutes while the product is at an angle of 15 degrees, water does not enter the  product and it can be operated normally.
  • The water resistance feature does not guarantee protection against damage or malfunctions under all conditions. The warranty is invalid if malfunctions are determined to have occurred due to incorrect handling of the product by the user.
  • When connecting or disconnecting the product’s USB Type-C connector with a connected device, do not touch it with wet hands and do not expose it to water or dust.  If small debris such as hair or sand gets caught in the ports, the water resistance performance of the product will be compromised.
  • Do not allow other liquids (such as organic solvents, soapy water, hot spring water, and seawater) to splash onto the product.
  • Do not leave the product in locations subject to humidity such as bathrooms.
  • If rain or water splashes onto the product, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.

Trademarks
“EPSON” is a registered trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation.
“EXCEED YOUR VISION” is a registered trademark or a trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.
USB Type-C™ is a trademark of the USB Implementers Forum.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

For your safety, read the attached documents carefully to use the product correctly. After you have read the documents, keep them in a safe place so that you can refer to them quickly at a later date.

Safety symbols

Warning| This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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Caution| This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

General information symbols

| Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.
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| Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.

****Warning Usage environment and condition precautions Only use this product at the stated power-supply voltage. For your own safety, disconnect the product’s cable from the smart device or Intelligent Controller when you are not using this product. The insulation may deteriorate, which may result in electric shock, fire, or malfunction. Do not leave this product in locations subject to temperatures beyond the specified operating range, such as cars with the windows closed, in direct sunlight, or in front of air-conditioning or heater outlets. Also, avoid locations subject to sudden changes in temperature.
Doing so may result in fire, breakdown, malfunction, or failure. Do not touch the connectors and cables for each of the connector ports with wet hands. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in fire, burns, or electric shock.
When connecting or disconnecting the USB Type-C connector, do not apply excessive force such as pulling on the cord, and make sure you insert it straight into the port you want to connect to. Insecure or incorrect connections could result in fire, burns, or electric shock.
Do not use the product in locations where it may get wet or is subject to high levels of humidity such as in a bath or shower. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not place this product in locations subject to smoke, steam, high humidity, or dust such as kitchen counters or near humidifiers. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or deterioration in image quality.
Do not cover this product with a cloth or similar material during use. Doing so may change the shape of the case through heat, or fire. The earphone jack part may become hot during operation. Note the following points to prevent low temperature burns.

  • Attach the clip to your clothing so that the earphone jack part does not come into direct contact with your skin.
  • Do not allow the earphone jack to be in contact with your skin for too long, even if it is over clothing.

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for a long time. Doing so may result in fire or explosion due to condensed beams of light from the lens.
Warning Product usage precautions The headset and shade use a powerful magnet. For your own safety, do not use the shade if you have implanted technology such as a pacemaker. For your own safety, note the following points when connecting this product to a smart device or the Intelligent Controller.

  • Laws and regulations prohibit viewing the screens of smart devices or the Intelligent Controller while driving a car, motorbike, or riding a bicycle.
  • Be sure to follow all safety precautions provided with your smart device or Intelligent Controller, cautions on usage, and any other important warnings. Do not start using this product at a high volume.

Doing so may result in hearing impairment. Lower the volume before turning off the product, and gradually increase the volume after turning on the product. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume (high sound pressure) for prolonged periods of time.
Do not allow any conductive foreign objects to touch the USB Type-C connector and earphone jack, and make sure no conductive foreign objects enter the connection ports. Doing so may cause a short circuit and result in fire or electric shock.
Do not allow solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner to touch the product. Also, do not clean this product with a wet cloth or solvents. Doing so may warp or crack the product housing and may result in electric shock, malfunction, or fire.
The product housing should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Also, do not disassemble or remodel the product. Many of the parts inside the product carry a high voltage and could cause fire, electric shock, accident, or poisoning.
Do not subject the lens of the product to strong shocks or knock it against hard objects. If the lens is damaged, it could splinter and cause serious injuries to the eyes and face.
Do not throw the product into a fire and do not heat

Warning Viewing image precautions
Do not wear this product while driving a car, riding a motor bike or bicycle, or performing any other dangerous tasks. Doing so may result in accident or injury.

Do not use this product in unstable locations such as stairs or at altitude. Also, do not use the product while walking in dangerous locations such as near machinery or equipment that might get caught on the cables, where there is a lot of traffic, or where it is dark.
Doing so may result in accident or injury. When walking while viewing images on the product, be aware of your surroundings. If you are too focused on the image, it could result in accidents, falling down, and colliding with other people.
When viewing in dark locations, it is difficult to see your surroundings due to the brightness of the image. Be aware of your surroundings. When using this product in small locations, be aware of your surroundings.
When wearing this product, do not look directly at the sun or other light sources even if you are using the shade. This could cause serious injury to your eyes or loss of eyesight. Make sure the cable does not catch on anything in the surrounding area while wearing the product.
Also, make sure the cable does not wind around your neck. Doing so may result in accident or injury. Make sure the cable does not get damaged. Otherwise, it may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Do not damage the cable.
  • Do not place heavy objects on top of the cable.
  • Do not bend, twist, or pull the cable with excessive force.
  • Keep the power cable away from hot electrical appliances.

Warning Product abnormality precautions
In the following situations, unplug the power supply cable, and contact your local dealer or the Epson service call center.
Continuing to use under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock. Do not try to repair this product yourself.

  • If you see smoke, or notice any strange odors or noises.
  • If any water, beverages, or foreign objects get into the product.
  • If the product was dropped or the case was damaged.

Caution Usage environment and condition precautions
Do not place the product in locations subjected to vibrations or shocks.
While using the product to view images, play games, or listen to music, make sure you confirm the safety of your surroundings and do not leave any fragile items in your  immediate vicinity. The images you are viewing may cause you to move your body involuntarily, resulting in damage to nearby items or personal injury.
Do not place this product near high-voltage lines or magnetized items. Doing so may result in breakdown, malfunction, or failure.
When performing maintenance, make sure you unplug the power supply cable and disconnect all wires. Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.
Caution Product usage precautions
Since the headset and shade use a powerful magnet, be sure to note the following points.

  • Do not touch the shade’s magnet directly to bare skin. Doing so could cause skin irritation to occur.
  • Do not place it near items that are affected by magnetism such as smart devices, magnetic cards, compasses, clocks, and so on.
  • Remove any metallic foreign objects and so on that stick to the magnet of the headset and shade.

Stop using this product if the skin that touches the product (face and so on) feels itchy when wearing the product, or any unusual rashes occur, and consult your local  dermatologist.
If you sweat while using the product, wipe the sweat from your face and the product. Continuing to use under these conditions may result in itching or a rash.
For your own safety, do not use a conversion adapter or extension cable. Failure to comply with these precautions could result in fire, burns, electric shock, or damage to the  product.
Use the clip on the back of the earphone jack to secure it to your clothes so that cables are not placed under undue force.
Dispose of this product in accordance with your local laws and regulations.

Caution Viewing image precautions
Always take periodic breaks when viewing images using this product. Long periods of viewing images may result in eye fatigue.
If you feel fatigued or uncomfortable even after taking a break, stop viewing immediately.
Do not drop this product or treat it with unnecessary force. Also, if the product breaks due to an impact such as a fall, stop using the product. Damage to the product may  result in injury.
When wearing this product, be aware of the edges of the temples to avoid injury.
Make sure you are wearing this product correctly. Incorrect usage could make you feel nauseous.
This product should only be used for the purposes stated in the manuals. Doing otherwise may result in injury.
If a problem or malfunction occurs, stop using this product immediately. Continuing to use this product may result in injury or could make you feel nauseous.
How a 3D image is perceived varies depending on the individual. Stop using the 3D function if you feel strange or cannot see in 3D. Continuing to view the 3D images could  make you feel nauseous.
This product must not be used by children under the age of six as their eyesight is still developing.
If a child of seven years or older uses the product, make sure they are supervised at all times and that they do not wear the product for extended periods.
Pay close  attention to the child’s physical condition and make sure they are not suffering from eye strain.
Do not use this product if you are sensitive to light, or feel nauseous. Doing so may aggravate your pre-existing conditions.
Do not use this product if you have prior eye conditions. Doing so may aggravate the symptoms such as strabismus, amblyopia, or anisometropia.
It is the customer’s responsibility to check in advance that the product can be used in the environment in which the customer wishes to use the product.

Notes on Usage
This product uses an Si-OLED (Organic EL Panel) for the display panel. Due to the
general characteristic of the Si-OLED, you may notice burn-in (afterimages) or
decreasing luminance on the panel. This is not a malfunction.
To reduce burn-in and decreasing luminance, do the following.

  • Turn off the headset display when it is not in use.
    We recommend using the MOVERIO Link/MOVERIO Link Pro in power-saving mode (default). (You can download MOVERIO Link from Google Play.)

  • Do not display the same image for a long time.

  • Hide markers or text that always appear in the same position.

  • Do not brighten the screen more than necessary.
    Be sure to consider other people when using this product in public locations.

List of Safety Symbols and Instructions
The following table lists the meaning of the safety symbols labeled on the equipment.

Symbol mark Approaaveclosstan Description
IEC60417 No.5007 “ON” (power)

To indicate connection to the mains.
| IEC60417 No.5008| “OFF” (power)
To indicate disconnection from the mains.
| IEC60417 No.5009| Stand-by
To identify the switch or switch position by means of which part of the equipment is switched on in order to bring it into the standby condition.
| 1507000
No.0434B
IEC3864-B3.1| Caution
To identify general caution when using the product
| IEC60417
No.6042
I503864-B3.6| Caution, risk of electric shock
To identify equipment that has risk of electric shock.
| IEC60417 No5957| For indoor use only
To identify electrical equipment designed primarily for indoor use.
| IEC60417 No.5926| Polarity of d.c power connector
To identify the positive and negative connections (the polarity) on a piece of equipment to which a d.c. power supply may be connected.
| IEC60417 No.5017| Earth
To identify an earth (ground) terminal.
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| IEC60417 No.5032| Alternating current
To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only; to identify relevant terminals.
| IEC60417 No.5031| Direct current
To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only; to identify relevant terminals.
| IEC60417 No.5172| Class II equipment
To identify equipment meeting the safety requirements specified for Class II equipment according to IEC 61140.
| ISO 3864| General prohibition
To identify actions or operations that are prohibited.
| ISO 3864| Contact prohibition
To indicate injury that could occur due to touching a specific part of the equipment.
| IEC60417 No.5266| Standby, partial standby
To indicate that part of the equipment is in the ready status.

General Notes
Restriction of Use
This product is manufactured based on the specifications of the country of sale. When using this product outside the country of sale, contact your nearest support center.
When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety such as transportation devices related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices; or functional/precision devices, you should use this product only after giving consideration to including fail- safes and redundancies into your  design to maintain safety and total system reliability.
Because this product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety such as aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical equipment related to direct medical care, please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability after a full evaluation.

Authentication information

Supplier’s DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
1052D-H837A
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or
CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers
We : Epson America, Inc.
Located at : 3131 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA
Tel : 562-981-3840
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be  expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909.
Trade Name : EPSON
Type of Product : Smart Glasses
Model : H969A

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference  levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this  device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Indication of the manufacturer and the importer in accordance with requirements of EU directive
Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi, Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan
Telephone: 81-266-52-3131
http://www.epson.com/

Importer: EPSON EUROPE B.V.
Address: Atlas Arena, Asia Building Hoogoorddreef 5, 1101 BA Amsterdam Zuidoost
The Netherlands
Telephone: 31-20-314-5000
http://www.epson.eu/

Contact List
This address list is current as of July 2020.
A more up-to-date contact address can be obtained from the corresponding website listed here. If you do not find what you need on any of these pages, please visit the main Epson home page at www.epson.com.

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

UK
Epson (UK) Ltd.
https://www.epson.co.uk
AUSTRIA
Epson Deutschland GmbH
https://www.epson.at
U. S. A.
Epson America, Inc.
https://epson.com/usa

© 2020 Seiko Epson Corporation 2020.07

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