Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the Myvu viewers with my iPhone?
A: Myvu viewers not marked as “Works With iPhone” have not yet been certified to work with the iPhone. However, Myvu “Made for iPod” versions, like many iPod accessories, will work well with the iPhone when the iPhone is set to Airplane mode.
With the new Myvu Connection Cable- Works with iPhone, you can connect your existing Myvu Personal Media Viewer to iPhone or iPhone 3G. With this accessory cable, there is no need to switch your iPhone to airplane mode.
*Please Note: This applies to Myvu Crystal, Myvu Shades and Myvu Solo Plus (Made for iPod) sold on www.myvu.com.
Myvu Solo, sold in other retail outlets, will not work with iPhone.
Q: What types of players does Myvu work with?
A: The Myvu personal media viewer Made for iPod versions work strictly with all video iPod models, including the new iPod nano, iPod touch, iPod classic and the 5th generation video iPod models.
Myvu Universal (or Myvu Crystal Standard) edition will work with 5th generation video iPod models, most portable DVD players and select mobile phones and portable media players with video out capabilities. Myvu Universal/Standard does NOT work with the new lineup of iPod devices.
Q: How do I connect the Myvu to my laptop?
A1: Some computers have a composite or S-Video output* that can be plugged into the Myvu with usually just a cable or adaptor. Composite (RCA plug connection) or S-Video (circular plug with 4 or 7 pins) is the preferred way to connect to the Myvu if it is available, because there is no video converter box required. Connect the Myvu using the RCA A/V cable included in the Standard connection kit and either a RCA to RCA or RCA to S-Video adaptor found at any electronics retailer.
A2: Almost all laptops have an external monitor connection* (15 pin connector) that can be used with a video converter to connect to the Myvu. You will need a PC to Video converter such as the Avermedia Quickplay (www.avermedia.com) or Grandtec PC to Video EZ (www.grandtec.com). These are powered by USB from your laptop, so they are more mobile. There are many scan converters like this available with varying quality and features. A simple way to test the converter is to use it with a TV first to get used to the setup, and then plug it into the Myvu viewer using the Myvu RCA A/V cable. Be aware, there is usually significant loss in video quality and/or resolution through the conversion.
* Refer to your computer's documentation for help setting up the video to display properly on an external monitor.
Q: Can I use my Myvu with the PSP?
A: Yes, with the PSP Composite Video Cable. Connect the PSP Composite Video Cable to the Myvu RCA A/V cable and select "Switch Video Output" in the "Connected Display Settings" menu. Unfortunately, this connection type only works with UMD videos, not games. It is possible to see gaming display by connecting to the PSP Component Video Cable if a component to composite video converter (typically very expensive) is used.
Q: Will the older Myvu Solo Edition work with the new generation of iPods?
A: No, the Myvu Solo edition will only work with the 5th generation iPod with Video (30GB, 60GB, 80GB).
Q: How long does the battery last? How do I charge it?
A: A fully charged Myvu Solo Plus or Crystal connected to a fully charged portable media player has a run time of approximately four hours. Shades 301 has a battery life of 10 hours. Myvu comes with a mini-USB cable for charging that can be plugged into a USB wall adapter (not included) or laptop computer.
Q: I wear glasses. Can I use the Myvu?
A: There is a Myvu Clip-on lens available to accommodate eyeglass wearers. This low-profile lens snaps easily onto the inside face of the Mvyu personal media viewer. The Myvu Clip-on lens package comes with a -2 lens for slight focus adjustment, -4 lens for greater focus adjustment and a blank lens template included for filling custom prescriptions. Click here to order.
Q: How is the image quality?
A: The image quality is very comparable to an iPod screen. For Solo Plus and Shades 301, Myvu provides a quarter VGA resolution (320X240). For Crystal, Myvu provides a Full VGA resolution (640X480). Myvu doesn’t sacrifice image quality by diluting or pixelizing the image by stretching the field of view so you see a clear crisp image.
Q: Can I use the Myvu on a sunny day?
A: Yes, the viewer is considered a near-eye display and can be used outside as a daylight readable device. However, wearing a hat or visor will improve the user experience.
Q: Are the Myvu optics adjustable?
A: No. The optical system is designed to accommodate comfortably a person’s IPD (inter-pupillary distance, or distance between the eyes) of about 58 to 69 mm. If you find that one side of each eye is ‘clipped’ or it is hard to see clearly, you may be out of this range. Sometimes it is possible to adjust the nosepiece so that the Myvu lenses are closer to your eyes, allowing an increased IPD accommodation. This is similar to looking through a small hole – the closer you are to the hole, the more of the scene can be seen behind it. The optical system is designed this way to better maintain the rigidity of the product over its lifetime and to keep the system components small.