Ality MODERNA Users Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Safety precautions
2. What’s in the box ........................................3
3. Features.......................................................4
4. Initial setup..................................................5
4.1 Plug for power ..........................................5
4.2 Installation ................................................6
4.4 Loading media .........................................7
4.4.2 Inserting memory cards ......................7
4.4.3 Care of memory card (not included) ...8
4.5 Switching on or off the unit .......................8
5. General controls .........................................9
5.1 Front panel ...............................................9
5.2 Right panel ...............................................9
5.3 Remote control .........................................10
5.3.1 Notes on the remote control ...............10
6. Basic operations.........................................11
6.1 Main menu ...............................................11
6.2 Volume control .........................................11
6.3 Function menu .........................................12
7. Photo mode .................................................13
7.1 Accessing Photo mode ............................13
7.2 Selecting photos ......................................13
7.3 Auto tilting ................................................14
7.4 Photo function menu ................................14
8. Music mode .................................................15
8.1 Accessing Music mode ............................15
8.2 Selecting music ........................................15
8.3 Music function menu ................................16
8.4 Music playback mode ..............................16
9. Combo mode ...............................................17
9.1 Accessing Combo mode ..........................17
9.2 Selecting photos and music .....................17
9.3 Accessing photo and music function
menus ............................................................18
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10. Video mode ...............................................19
10.1 Accessing Video mode ...........................19
10.2 Selecting video ......................................19
ideo function menu ..............................20
10.3 V
10.4 Video playback mode .............................20
11. Folder mode ..............................................21
11.1 Accessing Folder mode ..........................21
11.2 Selecting fi les .........................................21
12. Clock mode ...............................................23
12.1 Accessing Clock mode ...........................23
12.2 Clock display ..........................................23
12.3 Setting date and time .............................23
13. Setting Mode .............................................24
13.1 Accessing setting mode .........................24
13.2 Navigating in setting mode .....................24
13.3 Language ...............................................25
13.4 Slideshow Mode .....................................25
13.5 Picture Play Mode ..................................25
13.6 Music Repeat Mode ...............................25
13.7 Video Repeat Mode ...............................25
13.8 Display Mode .........................................25
13.9 Date .......................................................25
13.10 Time .....................................................25
13.10 Alarm ....................................................25
13.11 Brightness ............................................25
14. Troubleshooting .......................................26
15. Specifi cations ...........................................27
16. Limited warranty .......................................27
17. FCC notice.................................................28
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• Use only the included DC adaptor for power.
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should
be made only by a qualifi ed service personnel.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not use your unit immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as
condensation may cause the system to malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally hot places.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands. If any liquid enters the unit cabinet, take the unit to a
qualifi ed service personnel for inspection.
• No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft
clean cloth.
• DO NOT use liquid and gaseous detergent to clean the unit as it may cause damage to the
unit.
1. Safety precautions
Congratulations! With the purchase of an Ality Moderna digital photo frame, you are about
to begin the enjoyment of this multimedia player for the playback of digital photos, music
and movies. Please read these instructions carefully before starting operations. Following
the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance from your
Moderna digital photo frame. Please retain this manual for future reference.
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2. What’s in the box
Please check the following items are included in the package:
Moderna digital photo frame
Cradle
Remote control
Power adapter
USB cable
Quick start guide
User manual
Safety precautions / What’s in the box
VIDEO
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3. Features
Startup: Automatic start mode
Photo format supported: jpeg, bitmap
Photo display features:
• Photo browsing: thumbnail style (4x3)
• Automatic slideshow with 16 transition modes
• Selectable interval time between photos
• Slideshow with background music
• Zoom and pan mode
Audio format supported: mp3 , wave
Audio playback features:
• Play, stop and pause mode
• Repeat playback
Video format supported: avi
Memory card supported:
• MS (Memory Stick),
• SD (Secure Digital),
• MMC (Multimedia Card) and
• CF (Compact Flash) card
• xD-Picture Card
Remote control: infrared remote control
File extension of JPEG fi le is .jpg
File extension of bitmap fi le is
.bmp
File extension of mp3 fi le is .mp3
File extension of WAVE fi le is
.wav
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4. Initial setup
Bottom view of the cradle
4.1 Plug for power
Insert the adaptor cable plug to the receptor which is either
1) on the right side of the photo frame or 2) at the bottom of
the cradle. Connect the adaptor to the power outlet.
The photo frame is powered by the
adapter which can directly connect
with the frame or the cradle.
Adaptor
cable plug
Connect to
power outlet
Features / Initial setup
Right side of the photo frame
Cable plug
receptor
When charging with the cradle, make sure the charging
contacts of the photo frame are in contact with those of the
cradle. The charging contacts are located at the bottom and
left panels of the photo frame.
Charging contacts
Charging contacts
Bottom panel (for landscape position)
Left panel (for portrait position)
Photo frame
Cradle
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4.2 Installation
You may place the photo frame onto the cradle for power in
either portrait or landscape orientation.
Landscape position
Portrait position
Display will rotate automatically
for upright viewing according to
the orientation of the photo frame.
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4.4 Loading media
4.4.1Transferring fi les to the unit from your computer
To transfer fi les to the unit, switch off the unit and connect it
to your computer with a USB connection cable. The unit will
appear as a removable disc drive on your computer.
From Windows Explorer, highlight all the fi les/folders you
want to transfer to the unit and drag them to the drive letter
that is associated with it.
After transferring fi les, please turn off the unit, disconnect
the USB cable and power on the unit again. Such action
is necessary to resume the unit to normal operation mode
from PC-connection mode.
4.4.2 Inserting memory cards
You can insert either MS, CF, MMC, SD or xD memory
card or USB device into corresponding memory card slot or
USB connector. Refer to “Device mode” for selecting media
source.
The larger end of the USB cable
should be connected to the
computer while the smaller end
to the unit.
Attention:
Make sure all data are transferred
to the unit before unplugging the
USB connection. Refer to the
instructions of your computer
system for safely unplugging the
USB connection.
Initial setup
Memory Stick (MS),
Compact Flash (CF), Multimedia
Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD)
card, xD-Picture Card (xD)
CF
MS / MMC /SD / xD
USB device
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4.4.3 Care of memory card (not included)
• Do not touch the golden electrodes.
• Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.
• Do not bend memory cards.
• Do not operate or store the memory cards in places
with frequent static electricity or electrical noise (e.g.
speaker, TV set). Recorded data may be damaged.
• It is normal for memory card to get warm after being
used for a long time.
• Always put it in storage case after removing from the
unit.
• Do not store memory card near fi re, places with high
temperature/ humidity or in direct sunlight.
4.5 Switching on or off the unit
Slide the main power switch located on the right panel of the
unit to power on or off the unit.
If you have more than one media source in the unit, a selection menu will show. Press or on the remote control to
select your desired media source and then press ENTER to
start using the unit.
Refer to the following sections
for details on selecting fi les and
playback of various types of fi le.
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5. General controls
5.1 Front panel
5.2 Right panel
1 SD, MMC, MS, xD card slot
2 CF card slot
3 Main power switch
4 USB device connector
5 USB connection jack (for computer connection)
6 DC power input jack
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General controls
Remote control sensor
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