Panasonic MW-20 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Photo Frame

Model No. MW-20

Getting startedReference Operations

Table of contents

Getting started

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Control guide ............................................................. 4

About the internal memory and SDs ....................... 6

Preparation for power source ................................... 7

Setting the clock ........................................................ 7

Switching the screen display ................................... 8

Displaying photos vertically ..................................... 9

Operations

Selecting photos to view ........................................ 10

Editing photos

Photo playback settings ......................................... 14

Connecting/Recharging an iPod/iPhone ............... 15

Playing back photos, etc. stored on the

iPod/iPhone .......................................................... 16

Playing music on an iPod/iPhone .......................... 16

Playing video on an iPod/iPhone ........................... 17

Audio playback settings ......................................... 18

Using the timer ........................................................ 18

Power saving use .................................................... 20

Using the setup menu ............................................. 20

Using with your PC .................................................. 22

Reference

Using in a wall-mounted state ................................ 23

oduct Service ....................................................... 25

Maintenance ............................................................. 25

Troubleshooting guide ............................................ 26

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 27

Speciﬁ cations ........................................... Back cover

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions contact

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

The warranty can be found on page 27.

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Supplied Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of August 2010. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 27.

1 AC adaptor

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(RFEA608P)

1 Remote control

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(N2QAYC000032)

(Battery built-in)

1 Stand for vertical

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arrangement (RFE0216)

1 Fitting for

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wall-mounting (RFA3217)

1 Universal Dock for

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iPod (RFE0223)

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1 Backrest for Universal Dock (RFE0225)

1 Backrest cushion

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(RFE0226)

Included Installation Instructions

The installation should never be done by any other than a qualiﬁ ed installation specialist.

Before commencing work, carefully read these installation instructions and the operating instructions to ensure that installation is performed correctly. (Please keep these instructions. You may need them when maintaining or moving this unit.)

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Warning

Risk of ﬁ re, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of unit.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc.

Other names, company names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective developer companies. Note that TM and ® mark do not appear in this document in some cases.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

Insert with poles aligned.

• Do not touch the terminals (+ and –) with metal objects.

• Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw

• into ﬁ re.

•

Keep out of reach of children.

FCC Note:

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the

attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or

peripheral devices. Any changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: MW-20 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North

America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

MW-20

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER MW-20

SERIAL NUMBER

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Descriptions in these operating instructions

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, miniSD card, microSD card, microSDHC card and micro SDXC memory card

 SD or SD card

Playable media and ﬁ le formats

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Playable photos (JPEG)

(Playback may not be possible in some cases.)

File format JPEG

Number of pixels

Maximum ﬁ le size 10 MB

Approximate number of folders practically usable

Approximate number of ﬁ les practically usable

Files in folders lower than the sixth hierarchy cannot be

• played back. Files in folder “SD_VIDEO” and “SD_AUDIO” cannot be

• played back.

Usable SD cards (as of August, 2010)

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Panasonic SD cards are recommended.

SD memory card

• miniSD card¼

• microSD card¼

•

(8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC memory card

• microSDHC card

•

(4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC memory card

• microSDXC card

•

(48 GB, 64 GB)

Be sure to attach the dedicated adaptor when using on

this unit.

Max. 5120 × 3840 pixels Min. 64 × 64 pixels

1000 folders

10000 ﬁ les (1000 ﬁ les per folder)

Formatted in FAT12 format or FAT16 format compliant with the SD standard

Formatted in FAT32 format

compliant with the SD standard

Formatted in exFAT format

compliant with the SD standard

Types of iPod/iPhone that can be used on this

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unit (as of August, 2010)

Name Memory size

iPod touch 3rd generation 32 GB, 64 GB

iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)

iPod touch 2nd generation 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

iPod classic 120 GB, 160 GB (2009)

iPod nano 4th generation (video) 8 GB, 16 GB

iPod classic 160 GB (2007)

iPod touch 1st generation 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4 GB, 8 GB

iPod classic 80 GB

iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)

iPod 5th generation (video) 60 GB, 80 GB

iPod 5th generation (video) 30 GB

iPod nano 1st generation 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB

Name Memory size

iPhone 4 16 GB, 32 GB

iPhone 3GS 16 GB, 32 GB

iPhone 3G 8 GB, 16 GB

iPhone 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

Note

Playback of motion pictures is available only for the type

• iPod®/iPhone compatible with video playback. You cannot record/save data onto the iPod/iPhone using

• this unit. Depending on the iPod/iPhone in use or its version,

• operations or displays may differ from the normal ones, but this will not affect the basic playback. Use the latest version if possible.

8 GB, 16 GB

2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB

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Control guide

Main unit

1 2

6 7 8 9

ヱヰヸユン

ヮユワヶ

ンユヵヶンワ

ュリヴヱロモヺ

ヮヰュユ

ヷヰロヶヮユ

Button operation display on the main unit

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RETURN

DISPLAY MODE

VOL +

VOL -

1 Display 2 Remote control signal sensor (¼P5) 3 Panasonic Logo (¼P21) 4 Speakers 5 Light sensor (¼P20) 6 Cursor buttons (e, r, w, q and OK) Selecting to conﬁ rm 7 [MENU] Displaying/closing the menu screen

RETURN] Returning to the previous screen, displaying the

8 [

thumbnail screen (¼P11), displaying track list (¼P17)

9 [DISPLAY MODE] Displaying the display mode selection screen

(¼P8, 9)

10 [VOLUME 4]/[VOLUME 3] Adjusting the volume 11 SD card slot 12 Stand 13 Terminal for the Universal Dock (¼P15) 14 [POWER 8] Standby/on switch 15 USB port (¼P22) 16 AC adaptor terminal (¼P7)

When [MENU], [ RETURN] and [DISPLAY MODE] are pressed

• once, the guide (A) is displayed. When these buttons are pressed while the button guide is displayed, they will function normally as buttons. You can operate [VOLUME 4] and [VOLUME 3] regardless of the

• button guide display status.

Inserting an SD card

Back of product

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Face (the side with the corner cut) (B) up and insert straight to the end.

To remove an SD card

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Press the center of the SD card. When the card slightly pops out, pull it out with your ﬁ ngers.

Never remove the SD card while the SD card is reading. Otherwise,

• the data may be destroyed. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

• swallowing.

This manual explains operations using the remote control in most sections.

Remote control

6 12

To use the remote control

Extract the insulation sheet (C) before use.

1 [^] Standby/on switch 2 [iPod/PLAY MENU] Displaying the iPod menu screen (¼P16, 17) 3 [SELECT PHOTOS] Displaying the photo selection menu screen

(¼P10, 11)

4 [e, r, w, q]/[OK] Selecting to conﬁ rm, switching the photos

(¼P11, 16), skipping/searching a track (¼P17)

5 [DISPLAY MODE] Displaying the display mode selection screen

(¼P8, 9)

6 [SLIDESHOW] Viewing the slideshow (¼P11), switching the

remote control mode (¼P21)

7 [iPod/q/h] Play/Stop (Pause) (¼P17) 8 [CLOCK] Switching to the clock screen (¼P8), switching the

remote control mode (¼P21)

9 [iPod/DISPLAY] Switching to the iPod Display screen 10 [MENU] Displaying/closing the menu screen 11 [

RETURN] Returning to the previous screen, displaying the

thumbnail screen (¼P11), displaying track list (¼P17)

12 [ROTATE/-ZOOM] Rotating photos (¼P11), switching the volume

button to the zoom in/out button (¼P11)

13 [4 IN/VOL]/[3 OUT/VOL] Adjusting the volume, zooming in/out

photos (¼P11)

When inserting the battery

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Getting started

Control guide

Dispose of the extracted insulation sheet properly.

•

Usable range

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D

E

F

D Remote control signal sensor E Within approx. 7 meters (23 feet) at the front F Transmission window G Approx. 30º H Approx. 75º I Approx. 20º

Caution

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Do not place an object between the signal sensor and the

• remote control. Do not place the signal sensor under direct sunlight or the

• strong light of an inverter ﬂ uorescent lamp. Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free

• from dust.

Note

When you set the unit in a cabinet, the remote controlling

• range may decrease depending on the thickness or colors of glass cabinet doors.

G

1 Pull out while pressing. 2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery) (CR2025): Face “+”

upward.

Do not heat or expose to ﬂ ame.

• Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to

• direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Remove the battery if the remote control is not going to be

• used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Keep the Button-type battery out of reach of children to

• prevent swallowing.

< For USA-California Only > This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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About the internal memory and SDs

About the internal memory

Back up the internal memory periodically.

It is recommended that you back up the internal memory to your PC or an SD card periodically to prevent the data from being lost due to static electricity, electromagnetic wave, damage, malfunctions, etc.

•

Note that Panasonic assumes no liability for indemniﬁ cation for any damage of the internal memory contents caused by use of this product, failures, malfunctions, etc. If this unit is repaired, the internal memory may be

• restored to the factory default conditions.

About SDs

Usable SD cards (¼P3)

Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used.

• The usable area will be less than the indicated capacity.

•

SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be

•

used on equipment that supports respective cards. (SDHC memory cards can also be used on equipment that supports SDXC memory cards.) Using those cards with incompatible equipment may format the cards or delete recorded contents. When using those cards on computer or equipment incompatible with SDXC memory cards, a message asking you to format the card may appear. Do not format the card because your important data will be deleted and cannot be restored. See the following site for using SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC. html

Write-Protect switch

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When the switch is slid to the “LOCK” side, it is not possible to write or delete data on the card and format it. When the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.

A Write-protect B When recording/editing

Cautions when disposing of/transferring SD cards and the unit

“Format” and “Delete” functions of this unit or a PC only change the ﬁ le management information and cannot completely erase data stored on the SD card or in the internal memory of this unit.

When disposing of/transferring SD cards, it is

• recommended that you physically destroy the SD card itself or completely erase the data on the SD card using a commercially available data erasing software for PCs. When disposing of/transferring the unit, perform physical

• format. (¼below)

Manage data on the SD card and in the internal memory under your responsibility.

To completely delete data in the internal

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memory using the physical format (approx. 10 minutes)

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Settings Menu” and press

[OK].

3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Format Internal Memory”

and press [OK].

4. Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

5. Press and hold [MENU] for 3 seconds or more when

“Photos set as protected will also be deleted. Do you really want to perform this operation?” is displayed.

6. Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

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Handling cautions

Be sure to store the card in the case when not in use.

• Do not disassemble or modify the card.

• Do not remove the attached label.

• Do not attach a new label or seal.

• Do not touch the metal terminal on the back side with hand

• or metal.

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Preparation for power source

Setting the clock

Back of product

C AC adaptor terminal D AC adaptor E To household AC outlet

C

1

Note

While using this unit, the AC adaptor may become a little

•

D

hot. This is not a malfunction. The included AC adaptor is for use with this unit only.

• Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use AC adaptor from other equipment with this unit. Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied

• one.

Installation of this unit

This unit is equipped with the clock/calendar and timer functions. Set the time ﬁ rst.

1. Press [^].

You can also press [POWER 8] on the main unit.•

2. Press [MENU].

Slideshow

Single View

Select Photos

Clock

Photo Menu

iPod Play/Pause

iPod Display

iPod Play Menu

Select Item

3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Settings Menu” and

press [OK].

Audio Menu

Settings Menu

Select Item

4. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Clock/Calendar

Settings” and press [OK].

5. Press [e, r] to select “Set Clock” and press [OK].

6. Press [w, q] to select the items (Month, Day, Year,

Hour, Minute and AM/PM

), and press [e, r] to set.

7. Press [OK].

The clock starts from 00 second.•

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F Adjustable with the angle of between approx. 50 degrees

and 75 degrees for comfortable viewing.

For better sound effects

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The sound quality changes depending on the setup of this unit. Enjoy better sound quality according to the instructions below.

Install the unit on a ﬂ at and stable place.

• Make the surrounding conditions of the speakers as

• balanced as possible. Make the surrounding reﬂ ection as low as possible.

Note

•

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place a clock or magnetic cards (credit card, etc.) near this unit, or do not place this unit near a TV or a computer.

•

Using this unit at high volume for a long period of time may deteriorate the speaker characteristic or extremely shorten speaker life.

•

When the sound is distorted, turn down the volume even in the normal use. (Failure to do so may cause the speakers to be damaged.)

When the introduction screen for the time

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setting appears

If you attempt to operate a function that requires time setting while the time is not set, the introduction screen for the time setting appears.

1. Press [e, r] to select “Set time” and press [OK].

2. Press [w, q] to select the items (Month, Day, Year, Hour,

Minute and AM/PM¼), and press [e, r] to set.

3. Press [OK].

Only for the 12-hour display (¼P20)

To display the clock

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1. Press [MENU].

2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Clock” and press [OK].

Note

Period that can be set: January 2000 to December 2099.

• There is a small precision error of the clock. Periodical time

• correction is recommended.

About the internal memory and SDs / Preparation for power source / Setting the clock

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Switching the screen display

This unit has display categories of “Slideshow”, “Single View”, “Clock” and “iPod Display”. Each display category has a variety of display modes. You can select a display according to your preferences and moods.

Factory settings are indicated with underlines.

Slideshow Switching photos automatically

Single View Displaying one photo ﬁ xed

Clock Displaying date, clock or calendar

iPod Display Displaying audio information, etc.

1. Press [DISPLAY MODE].

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Display Mode

Slideshow Single View Clock iPod Display





Calendar1



Select Item

A Current display category B Current display mode C Cursor

2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the display category

or display mode and press [OK].

You can also select the display categories of

• “Slideshow”, “Clock” and “iPod Display” by pressing [SLIDESHOW], [CLOCK] and [iPod/DISPLAY] respectively.

Types of display mode

Slideshow

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Display Mode

Slideshow Single View Clock iPod Display



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Normal

Select Item

Normal

Full Screen

Frame 1 to 3

Frame 4 (Random)

Multi Slideshow with 2 or 3 photos per slide

Clock 1 to 3

Calendar 1 to 3

Normal + Date Indication

Full Screen + Date Indication

Normal (Vertical)

Full Screen (Vertical)

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Single View

Display Mode

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide in normal size

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide in full screen size

Slideshow with 2 or 3 framed photos per slide

Slideshow with random photos using the frame 1 to 3

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide displaying the clock

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide displaying the calendar

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide displaying the date of photo

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide in full screen size displaying the date of

photo

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide displayed vertically

Slideshow with 1 photo per slide displayed vertically in full screen size

Slideshow Single View Clock iPod Display

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Normal

Select Item

Normal Displaying a photo in normal size

Full Screen Displaying a photo in full screen size

Normal + Photo Info

Full Screen + Photo Info

Normal + Date Indication

Full Screen + Date Indication

Displaying a photo and photo information (folder name, ﬁ le name, number of pixels, etc.)

Displaying a photo in full screen size and photo information (folder name, ﬁ le name, number of pixels, etc.)

Displaying a photo and the date of

photo

Displaying a photo in full screen size and the date of photo

Normal (Vertical) Displaying a photo vertically

Full Screen (Vertical)

Displaying a photo vertically in full screen size

Displaying photos vertically

Clock

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Display Mode

Slideshow Single View Clock iPod Display

Clock1

Select Item

Clock 1 to 7 Displaying the clock

Calendar 1 to 7 Displaying the calendar

•

To view a calendar of different month, press [w, q] while the calendar is displayed.

iPod Display

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Display Mode

Slideshow Single View Clock iPod Display

Track List

Select Item

Photos are displayed vertically by switching the display mode.

1. Press [DISPLAY MODE].

2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Normal (Vertical)”

or “Full Screen (Vertical)” in the “Slideshow” or “Single View” and press [OK].

The photo is displayed vertically.•

3. Turn the unit off and remove the AC adaptor from the unit.

4. Fold the stand part.

5. Insert the stand for vertical arrangement to the screw hole on the bottom face of this unit. Tighten the screw ﬁ rmly to attach it.

D Stand for vertical arrangement E Screw hole F Cloths, etc.

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Track List Displaying track list

Album Artwork + Track List

Displaying album artwork (an image attached with a track) and track list

Album Artwork Displaying album artwork

When selecting “Videos” or “All (iPod display)” in the iPod menu

iPod Normal

Displaying the iPod/iPhone screen in normal size

Displaying the iPod/iPhone screen

iPod Full Screen

with approx. 1.33 times the normal size

If photo shooting date information is not present for some

photos, the updated date information of photo ﬁ les is displayed.

6. Connect the AC adaptor and turn the unit on.

To restore the horizontal arrangement

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1. Turn the unit off, remove the AC adaptor and the stand for vertical arrangement.

2. Open the stand part of the unit, connect the AC adaptor and turn the unit on.

Note

Use a cloth, etc. to prevent damage of the product or ﬂ oor

•

when attaching the stand for vertical arrangement. Check if the stand for vertical arrangement is screwed

•

ﬁ rmly. Otherwise, the stand may fall.

Switching the screen display / Displaying photos vertically

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