Sony DPF-D70 User Manual

3-300-258-12 (1)

Before operation

Digital Photo
Frame

DPF-D70

Operating Instructions

Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DPF-D70
Serial No. ________________________

Basic operations

Advanced operations

Connecting to a computer

Error messages

Troubleshooting

Additional information

© 2008 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified
type only. Otherwise, fire or injury
may result.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DPF-D70
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,

CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
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.

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.

“Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electoronic Industries Alliance
(www.eiae.org).”

For the State of California, USA
only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate.

For the Customer in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant
with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture of this digital photo frame.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc) again.

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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product
or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable
collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential

negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not
be treated as household waste. By
ensuring these batteries are disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent

potentially negative consequences for
the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help
to conserve natural resources. In case of products that
for safety, performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
batteries, please view the section on how to remove
the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery
over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108­0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC
and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.

Duplication, edition, or printing of a CD, TV
programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or
publications, or any other materials except for your
own recording or creation is limited to private or
domestic use only. Unless you hold copyright or
have permission of copyright holders for the
materials to be duplicated, use of those materials
beyond this limit may infringe the provisions of the
copyright law and be subject to the copyright
holders claim for damages.

When using photo images with this digital photo
frame, pay special attention not to infringe the
provisions of the copyright law. Any unauthorized
use or modification of there’s portrait may also
infringe their rights.

For some demonstrations, performances, or
exhibits, photography may be forbidden.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by
accidental operation or malfunction of the digital
photo frame, we recommend that you save a
backup copy of your data.

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

Sony shall assume no responsibility for any
accidental or consequential damages or loss of the
recording contents which may be caused by use or
malfunction of the digital photo frame or memory
card.

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Notes on LCD screen

• The displayed image on the screen is not identical in
picture quality and colors with the printed image
because phosphor methods or profiles differ. Please
regard the displayed image as just a reference.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen
may be discolored and that may cause a
malfunction.

• Exposing the LCD screen to direct sunlight for long
periods may cause malfunctions.

• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely
high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use. However,
there may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points
are normal in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the printing in any way.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold
location. This is not a malfunction.

On trademarks and copyrights

• , Cyber-shot, , “Memory
Stick”, , “Memory Stick Duo”,

Stick”, “Memory Stick PRO”,

Duo”, , “Memory Stick
Micro”, , , “Memory Stick-

ROM”, , “MagicGate”, and

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.

• Intel and Pentium are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk
Corporation in the U.S.A.

• or xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark of
FUJIFILM Corporation.

• Contains bitmap fonts from Monotype Imaging Inc.

• All other companies and product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “™” and “
each case in this manual.

, “MagicGate Memory

, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,

, “Memory Stick PRO-HG

are trademarks or registered

®

” are not mentioned in

Notice for users

Program © 2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2008 Sony Corporation

All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine
readable form without prior written approval from
Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

By breaking the seal of the envelope of the CD-ROM
package, you accept all the terms and conditions of
this agreement. If you do not accept these terms and
conditions, please return this disk envelope unopened,
along with the rest of the package, immediately to the
dealer where you obtained it.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein at any time without notice.

The software described herein may also be governed
by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

Any design data such as sample pictures provided in
this software cannot be modified or duplicated except
for the purpose of personal use. Any unauthorized
duplication of this software is prohibited under
copyright law.

Please note that unauthorized duplication or
modification of portraits or copyrighted work could
infringe the rights reserved by rights holders.

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Table of Contents

Before operation

Enjoy your photo frame in various

ways ...............................................6

Features ..........................................7

Checking included items .................8

Identifying the parts ........................8

Changing the various settings ......26

Setting procedure ........................... 26

Items to set .................................... 27

Connecting to a computer

Connecting to a computer ............29

System requirements ..................... 29

Connecting to a computer to exchange

images ........................................... 29

Basic operations

Preparing the remote control ........10

Connecting to the AC power

source ..........................................11

Setting the stand ..........................12

Turning the photo frame on ..........13

Setting the clock ...........................13

Inserting a memory card and viewing

images ..........................................14

Inserting a memory card .................14

Displaying images ..........................16

Advanced operations

Specifying the playback device .....21

Adjusting the image size and

position ........................................21

Enlarging an image ........................21

Rotating an image ..........................21

Adding to the internal memory .....22

Exporting an image .......................24

Deleting an image .........................25

Error messages

If an error message appears .........31

Troubleshooting

If trouble occurs ...........................32

Additional information

Precautions ..................................35

On safety ........................................ 35

On installation ................................ 35

On cleaning .................................... 35

On restrictions on duplication ........ 36

About the memory cards ..............36

“Memory Stick” .............................. 36

SD memory card ............................ 37

xD-Picture Card ............................. 38

CompactFlash card ........................ 38

Notes on using a memory card ...... 38

Specifications ...............................39

Index ............................................41

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Before operation

Enjoy your photo frame in various ways

Easy display of images in a memory card

Various display functions

In addition to slideshows, you can enjoy various display modes easily including the
single image, index, clock, and calendar modes. (.page 16)

Adding important images to an album (saving to the internal memory)

Images added to the album are saved in the internal memory. You can also export
these images to a memory card.

Connecting to your computer

Images can be copied from a computer easily. You can also save images in the album
to a computer as a backup. Images can also be exchanged with a memory card.

Input to the photo frame

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As shown on the left, the photo frame gives
priority to the connection with computer if
computer and memory cards are connected/
inserted to the photo frame. If multiple memory
cards are inserted, the images of the memory
card you inserted first are displayed.

Features

The Sony DPF-D70 is a digital photo frame for
easily displaying images taken with a digital
camera or other device without using a
computer.

x Support for various memory cards

Supports various memory cards used by
digital cameras and other devices, such as a
“Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD
memory card, and xD-Picture Card™. Just
insert a memory card removed from a digital
camera or other device, then you will be able
to view the images immediately.

x Various modes

The displayed image can be switched
automatically as though you are turning the
pages of an album yourself. You can select
from various modes including just images,
clock, and calendar view. You can also
change playback settings such as the display
order.

x Various display functions

You can enjoy various view modes, such as
displaying an analog clock, digital clock or
calendar. And the photo frame can display
images on single image display, index
display, zoom in/zoom out or fit to screen
mode.

x Automatic rotation of images

The photo frame automatically rotates
images to their proper orientation. Images
are also automatically rotated when the
photo frame is set in either the portrait or
landscape position.

x Easy operation by remote control
x Adding images to internal memory

The images you add to the album are saved
to internal memory.

x Exporting images

You can export images in the album to your
memory card.

x Connecting to a computer to

exchange the images

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Checking included

Identifying the parts

items

Make sure that the following items are
included.

• Digital photo frame (1)

• Remote control (1)

• AC adaptor (1)

• Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)

• Warranty (1)
(In some regions, the warranty is not
supplied.)

For details, see the pages indicated in the
parentheses.

Front

A LCD screen
B Remote sensor

When using the supplied remote control, point
it at this sensor.

Rear

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A USB miniB connector

(.page 29)

Connect a USB cable when you want to use
the photo frame with a computer.

B DC IN 12 V jack (.page 11)

Insert the plug of the supplied AC adaptor to
this jack, and connect to the wall outlet.

C Stand (.page 12)

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Remote control

Before operation

D VIEW MODE button
E Access lamp (.page 14)
F “Memory Stick PRO” (Standard/

Duo) slot (.page 14)

G CompactFlash card/Microdrive

slot (.page 14)

H 1 (on/standby) button/(standby)

indicator

I MENU button

Displays the menu.
The function such as [Slideshow], [Rotate],
[Add to album] and [Clock] can be executed
from the main body of photo frame.

J Direction (v/V) buttons

These buttons move the cursor.

K ENTER button
L Reset switch
M SD memory card/MMC/xD-Picture

Card slot (.page 14)

A VIEW MODE button
B (clock) button
C (slideshow) button
D MENU button
E BACK button
F 1 (on/standby) button
G (add to album) button
H (zoom in)/ (zoom out) buttons
I (index) button

This button switches from the image preview
screen to index view screen.

J Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons
K (enter) button
L (rotation) button (.page 21)

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Basic operations

Preparing the remote control

The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has
already been inserted into the remote control.
Pull out the protective sheet before use as
shown in the figure.

Protective sheet

Using the remote control

Point the top end of the remote control towards
the remote sensor on the photo frame.

Replacing the battery of the
remote control

If the remote control stops working, replace the
battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new
one.

1 Pull out the battery holder.

While pressing in the tab of the battery
holder, pull out the battery holder.

2 Remove the old battery from the

battery holder and then insert a new
battery.

Insert the battery so that “+” is facing
upwards.

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Remote
sensor

3 Reinsert the battery holder into the

remote control.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

Notes

• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote conrol may
shorten, or the Remote control may not function
properly. In this case, replace the battery with a
Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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• Using a battery other than the specified one may
result in the battery rupturing.

• Dispose of used batteries as specified by the local
authorities.

• Do not leave the remote control in a very hot and
humid place.

• Take care that no foreign objects enter inside the
remote control when you, for example, replace the
battery.

• Incorrect use of the battery may cause leaking and
corrosion.

– Do not recharge the battery.

– When the remote control will not be used for a

long period of time, remove the battery from the
remote control to prevent leaking and corrosion.

– Incorrectly inserting, shorting, dismantling, or

heating the battery, or throwing it into a fire
may cause the battery to rupture and leak.

About descriptions in this
manual

The operations described in this manual are
based on remote control operation. When an
operation is performed differently with the
remote control and buttons on photo frame, it
will be explained in a tip.

Connecting to the AC power source

1 Insert the plug of the AC adaptor

into the DC IN 12 V jack on the rear
of the photo frame.

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the wall

outlet.

To wall outlet

AC adaptor

Basic operations

Notes

• A socket outlet should be as close as possible to unit
and easily accessible.

• Do not place the photo frame in an unsteady
location such as on an uneven table or tilted surface.

• Connect the AC adaptor to an easily accessible wall
outlet close by. If trouble occurs while using the
adaptor, immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet.

• Do not short the plug of the AC adaptor with a
metal object. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.

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• After use, remove the AC adaptor from the
DC IN 12 V jack of the photo frame, and remove
the AC adaptor from the outlet.

• This power unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Setting the stand

Opening the stand

Set the photo frame with opening the stand as
below.

Setting to portrait or landscape
orientation

You can set the photo frame to portrait or
landscape orientation by rotating it without
moving the stand.

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When the photo frame is placed in the portrait
orientation, the image is also automatically
rotated to its proper orientation.

Notes

• Close the stand when you carry the photo frame.

• Check whether the stand is stable. If the stand is not
set properly, the photo frame may fall over.

• When the photo frame is rotated to the portrait
orientation, the menu, image information and index
display are not rotated.

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Turning the photo frame

Setting the clock

on

Turning on the power

Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or
remote control to turn on the power, and the
standby indicator turns into green from red.

Note

• The standby indicator lights red, when you connect
the AC adaptor to the photo frame.

Turning off the power

Hold 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or
remote control until turning off the power. The
standby indicator turns into red from green.

The clock of the photo frame needs to be
adjusted in order to display an accurate time in
the clock and calendar view modes.

When you power on the first time after
purchase, demo mode will automatically start.
During demo mode, you cannot set up clock.

Please insert memory card with valid picture
data which will disable demo mode. After
disabling demo mode, you can start clock
setting.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

The menu screen is displayed.

2 Press v/V to select [Various

settings] and then press to
display the Various settings screen.

3 Press

v/V to select [Date/time

settings] and then press .

The Date/time settings screen is displayed.

Basic operations

Note

• Do not disconnect the AC adaptor from the photo
frame before the standby indicator turns into red.
Doing so may damage the photo frame.

4 Select the format of the date.

1Press

v/V to select [Date Display Order]

and then press

2Press v/V

press

•Y/M/D

•M/D/Y

•D/M/Y

.

to select a format and then

.

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Adjust the date.

1Press v/V to select [Date] and then

press .

2Press v/V to select a value and then

press .

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Adjust the time.

1Press v/V to select [Time] and then

press .

2Press v/V to select a value and then

press .
Set the time in the order of hour,
minute, and second.

7 Set the day to start the week for the

calendar.

You can set the day that appears on the
very left when the calendar is displayed.

1Press v/V to select [First Weekday] and

then press .

2Press v/V to select

[Monday]

and then press .

[Sunday] or

8 Press MENU.

The menu screen is closed.

Inserting a memory card and viewing images

This section describes inserting a memory card
and general operations for displaying images in
a slideshow.

Inserting a memory card

Insert a memory card firmly into the
corresponding slot with its label side facing
toward you (when taking your position on the
rear side of the photo frame).

For details on the memory cards you can use
with this photo frame, see pages 36 to 38.

Access lamp

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Insert a memory card firmly into the
corresponding slot with its label side facing
toward you. The slot order from the top is
“Memory Stick” (“Memory Stick Duo”),
CompactFlash card, SD memory card and xD­Picture Card.

To remove a memory card

Remove a memory card from a slot in the opposite
direction from which it was inserted.

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