Sony S-FRAME DPF-VR100, S-Frame 4-259-436-12 (1), S-FRAME DPF-XR100 User Manual 2

4-259-436-12 (1)

Before operation

Digital Photo Frame

DPF-XR100/VR100

Digital Photo Frame Handbook

Basic operations

Advanced operations

Using with a computer

Error messages

Troubleshooting

Additional information

Before operation

Enjoying your photo frame in various

ways ...............................................4

Features ..........................................5

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

x Digital photo frame ..................... 8

x Remote control ............................ 9

Basic operations

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

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

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

Setting the current time ................14

Inserting a memory card ..............15

Changing the display ....................16

Slideshow display .........................17

Clock and Calendar display ...........19

Single view mode (single image

display) .........................................20

Index image display ......................22

Playing a video file ........................22

Advanced operations

Enjoying a slideshow ....................24

Changing the settings of the

slideshow ...................................... 24

Playing a slideshow with background

music ...........................................27

Importing a music file .....................27

Selecting a music file to play ..........27

Playing background music with a

slideshow .......................................27

Refresh mode ...............................28

Maintenance mode .......................29

Activating maintenance mode .........29

Initializing the system .....................29

Importing images from a memory

card to internal memory ............... 30

Specifying the playback device .....32

Exporting an image from the internal

memory to a memory card ...........33

Deleting an image .........................34

Registering a mark .......................35

Sorting images .............................37

Adjusting image size and

orientation ....................................38

Enlarging/reducing an image ..........38

Rotating an image ...........................38

Changing the settings of the auto

power on/off function ...................39

Using the alarm function ..............41

Changing the settings ...................42

Setting procedure ...........................42

Items to set .....................................44

Connecting to a high-definition TV

(DPF-XR100 only) ...................47

Connecting to a high-definition

TV ...................................................47

Operating an external device

connected to the photo frame .......49

Using with a computer

Connecting to a computer ............51

System requirements ......................51

Connecting to a computer to exchange

images ...........................................51

Disconnecting your computer ........52

Error messages

If an error message appears .........53

Troubleshooting

If trouble occurs ...........................55

Additional information

About memory cards ....................60

“Memory Stick” ..............................60

SD memory card ............................61

xD-Picture Card .............................61

CompactFlash card (DPF-XR100

only) ...............................................61

Notes on using a memory card .......61

Index ............................................63

On the illustrations and screen shots used in this manual

The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual are of the DPF-XR100 unless noted otherwise.

The illustrations and screen shots used in this manual may not be identical to those actually used or displayed.

Before operation

Enjoying your photo frame in various ways

The Sony DPF-XR100/VR100 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer.

Features

x Support for various memory cards*

Supports various memory cards and other devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD memory card, xDPicture Card, and USB memory. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera, and you will be able to view the images immediatel (pages 15, 60).

x Various slideshow styles

The displayed image can be switched automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself. You can select from various slideshow styles, including the ones displaying a clock or calendar. You can also change playback settings such as the playback order (page 24).

x Importing images to internal memory

You can import and save the images in the internal memory (page 30).

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x Various display functions

You can enjoy various viewing modes, such as the slideshow display, Clock and calendar display, Single view mode, and Index image display (page 16).

* When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1,

microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

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x Exporting images

You can export images in the internal memory to your memory card (page 33).

* When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1,

microSD/microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

x Alarm function

You are notified at the specified time on the specified day of the week with an audio alarm and alarm display (page 41).

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 (page 12).

x Playback of video files/playback of

background music (BGM) with photos

You can enjoy viewing a video file shot with your digital camera as well as photos and also add background music to the images (pages 22, 27).

x Sorting function

You can sort images by event, folder, image orientation, mark and videos/photos (page 37).

x Connecting to a high-definition TV to

display images on a large screen with music (DPF-XR100 only)

Using the photo frame’s HDMI OUT connector, you can enjoy the images stored on a memory card, external device, or in the internal memory on a large screen, with accompanying music (page 47).

x Hanging on a wall

You can hang the photo frame on the wall (supplied Operating Instructions, “Stand – To display the photo frame on the wall”).

Before operation

Identifying the parts

x Digital photo frame

Front

LCD screen

Remote sensor

Sony logo (page 13)

Rear

VIEW MODE button (page 16)

1 (on/standby) button

Standby indicator

Access lamp

Direction (B

Memory card slot (page 15)

MENU button

/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( ) button

BACK button

x Remote control

SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button

CLOCK ( ) button

MENU button

USB Mini-B connector (page 51) USB A connector (page 49)

HDMI OUT connector (page 47) (DPF-XR100 only)

Reset switch (page 58)

DC IN 9V jack

Stand

Holes for hanging unit on the wall

VIEW MODE buttons

1 (on/standby) button

SINGLE button

INDEX ( ) button

Zoom in ( ) button

Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons

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BACK button

MARKING ( ) button

SORT button

SELECT DEVICE button

ENTER ( ) button

Zoom out ( ) button

IMPORT ( ) button

DELETE ( ) button

ROTATE ( ) button

About descriptions in this manual

The operations described in this manual are based on remote control operation.

When an operation is performed differently, for example, with the remote control and the buttons on the photo frame, it will be explained in a tip.

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

Replacing the battery of the remote control

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

1 Press the tab in.

Using the remote control

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

Remote sensor

Note

The photo frame may fall if you use the buttons on the photo frame when it is hanging on the wall. Operate the photo frame using the remote control.

2 Pull the battery holder out.

3 Insert a new battery and slide the

battery holder back into the remote control.

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

Notes

• 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 get 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 or leak.

Basic operations

Setting the stand

1 Hold the photo frame tightly and

insert the stand straight into the screw hole on the rear panel.

When the photo frame is placed vertically so that the operation buttons are located on the left, the display is also automatically rotated to the portrait orientation.

The directions indicated on the direction button on the rear panel depend on the orientation of the photo frame.

2 Screw the stand into the screw hole

firmly until the stand stops turning.

Setting to portrait or landscape orientation

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

Notes

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

• The Sony logo does not light up when the photo frame is placed vertically or turned off.

• You can also rotate the image manually (page 38).

• The photo frame does not detect and rotate the orientation of images when [Auto display orientation] of [General Settings] on the (Settings) tab is set to [OFF].

• A video file is not rotated automatically even if you change the orientation of the photo frame

Tip

It is easier to turn the stand if you wind or wrap a rubber band tightly around the stand when you remove the stand from the photo frame.

Turning the photo frame on

When you have already turned on your photo frame by connecting it to the AC power source, skip to the next section.

Turning on the power

Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power. The standby indicator turns to green from red. The Sony logo on the front panel lights up.

Operations in an initial state

When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card loaded or other device connected, the initial display below appears on the screen.

Basic operations

If the photo frame is not operated for a certain period of time, the demo mode is displayed. If any other button than the power button is pressed, the screen returns to the initial display.

First, press MENU during the initial display then set the date and time.

Turning off the power

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

Note

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

Setting the current time

2Press B/b to select hour, minute, and

second, press v/V to select a value, then press .

1 Press MENU. 2 Press B/b to select the

(Settings) tab.

3 Press

v/V to select [Date/time

Settings] and press .

4 Set the World clock.

1Press v/V to select [World Clock

Settings] and press .

2Press v/V to select [Local Time] and

press .

3Press v/V to select the region where

you are living and press .

4Press v/V to select [Local DST] and

press .

5Press v/V to select [ON] or [OFF] and

press .

6Press BACK.

You can set up to three world clocks other than the clock for your region. Proceed

2 to 5 to set [Clock 1 Time],

steps [Clock 2 Time], [Clock 3 Time], and their respective day light saving times.

7 Select the format of the date.

1Press

v/V to select [Date Display Order],

and press

2Press v/V

•Y-M-D

• M-D-Y

•D-M-Y

to select a format and press

8 Set the day to start the week for the

calendar.

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

1Press v/V to select [First day of the

week] and press .

2Press v/V to select

[Monday]

Select the time display.

1Press

and press .

2Press

[24 hours] and press .

and press .

/V to select [12hr/24hr display]

/V to select [12 hours] or

[Sunday] or

10 Press MENU.

The menu screen is closed.

Set the date.

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

2Press B/b to select month, day and

year, press v/V to select a value, then press .

Set the time.

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

Inserting a memory card

Insert the memory card firmly into the corresponding slot with its label side facing toward you (when you are facing the back side of the photo frame).

The access lamp flashes when the memory card is inserted correctly. If the access lamp does not flash, reinsert the memory card after checking the label side of the memory card.

CompactFlash

card

(Slot A)

(DPF-XR100 only)

xD-Picture Card (Slot B)

SD memory Card (Slot B)

“Memory Stick” (Slot B)

“Memory Stick Duo” (Slot C)

Note

When using a miniSD/miniSDHC 1, microSD/ microSDHC 2 or “Memory Stick Micro” media 3, be sure to insert it in an appropriate adaptor.

Access lamp

For details on compatible memory cards, see pages 60 to 62. For supported file formats, refer to the Operating Instructions, “Specifications”.

When you insert a memory card

When you insert a memory card, the images stored on it are automatically displayed. If you switch off the power while they are being displayed and switch the power back on, the same images continue to be displayed.

To change the playback device

Press SELECT DEVICE (page 32).

To remove a memory card

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

Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is flashing.

Notes

• The slot is both a “Memory Stick” standard and Duo size compatible slot, so you do not need a “Memory Stick” adaptor.

• The “Memory Stick” (Standard/Duo)/SD memory card/MMC/xD-Picture Card multi-purpose slot automatically detects the card type.

• Do not insert multiple memory cards into B and C slots simultaneously. If multiple memory cards are inserted, the photo frame will not work properly.

Tip

S-Frame fails to auto rotate if:

– An image file has been shot with a DSC which

doesn’t support Exif rotate tag recording.

– An image file is retouched and saved with

retouching software which breaks the Exif rotate tag.

Basic operations

Changing the display

You can change the view style by pressing the VIEW MODE buttons.

1 Press the button corresponding to

view mode you want to select.

VIEW MODE buttons

The display changes to selected view mode.

Slideshow (page 17)

Clock and Calendar (page 19)

Note

If you have not operated the photo frame for an extended period of time, the style the cursor is on will be selected automatically.

Tip

When using the buttons on the photo frame, press VIEW MODE on the upper back of the LCD screen.

Single image display (page 20)

2 Select a style with B/b and press

The display changes to the selected view style.

Slideshow display

Display Style Description

Images are displayed on a single screen, one after another.

Slideshow

Single view

Displays multiple images at the same time.

Multi image view

Displays images, one after another, while showing the current date and time.

Clock view/World Clock

Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar. The current date and time are displayed.

Calendar view

Displays images, one after another, while showing the shooting date and time. The current date and time are not displayed.

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Time Machine

Scrap-book/Creative

Random view

Displays an image processed using the template in CreativeEdit.

Displays images while randomly switching between a number of different slideshow styles and effects.

When displaying images randomly

This is available when [Shuffle] of [Slideshow Settings] is set to [ON] (page 25).

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Tips

• If no memory card is inserted, or no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. Demonstration mode ends if a memory card with images saved is inserted or a button other than 1 (on/standby) is pressed.

• For details on the playback order in a slideshow display, see page 45.

• You can set the interval, color effect, or display mode when you select the slideshow display. See “Changing the settings of the slideshow” (page 24).

• When you press while a slideshow is running, the currently displayed image is shown in single view mode.

• If you turn the photo frame off during slideshow and back on with the 1 (on/standby) button, the slideshow restarts from the last image viewed.

• A file of audio information data that contains no photo or video data cannot be displayed.

Clock and Calendar display

Clock1 Clock2 Clock3 Clock4 Clock5

Clock6 Clock7 Clock8 Clock9

Calendar1 Calendar2

Basic operations

World Clock 1 World Clock 2 World Clock 3

Lunar Calendar

(when you select

[Simplified

Chinese] in

[Language

Setting])

Note

You can select only the Settings or Slideshow tab when the Clock and Calendar display is shown.

Arabic Calendar

(when you select

[Arabic] in

[Language

Setting])

Farsi Calendar

(when you select

[Persian] in

[Language

Setting])

Single view mode (single image display)

Display Style Description

Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.

Entire image

Displays an image over the whole screen. (Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the border of the image may only be partially displayed.) You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.

Fit to screen

Displays image information, such as the image number, file name, and shooting date while displaying the entire image. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.

See “About the information displayed on the screen” Entire image (with Exif)

Fit to screen (with Exif)

(page 21) for details on the image information.

Displays image information, such as the image number, file

name, and shooting date in fit to screen mode.

(Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the

border of the image may only be partially displayed.)

You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.

See “About the information displayed on the screen”

(page 21) for details on the image information.

Tips

• If no memory card is inserted or no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. Demonstration mode ends if a memory card with images saved is inserted or a button other than 1 (on/standby) is pressed.

• Panorama playback starts when you press while the panorama image is displayed in single view mode.

• You can change the image display mode by pressing VIEW MODE to select SINGLE then B/b to select either Entire image or Fit to screen mode. Not all images are able to use Fit to screen mode.

• You can use the VIEW MODE button on the photo frame.

• A file of audio information data that contains no photo or video data cannot be displayed.

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Table of Contents

Before operation

Enjoying your photo frame in various ways

Features

Identifying the parts

x Digital photo frame

x Remote control

Basic operations

Preparing the remote control

Setting the stand

Turning the photo frame on

Setting the current time

Inserting a memory card

Changing the display

Slideshow display

Clock and Calendar display

Single view mode (single image display)