Transcend Information PF720 User Manual
PF720
Digital Photo Frame
User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction︱︱︱︱.........................................................................................................................3
Package Contents︱︱︱︱...............................................................................................................3
Features︱︱︱︱...............................................................................................................................3
System Requirements︱︱︱︱ ........................................................................................................4
Safety Precautions︱︱︱︱..............................................................................................................5
General Use...............................................................................................................................5
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................5
Backing Up Data ........................................................................................................................ 5
Getting Started︱︱︱︱....................................................................................................................6
Installing the FM Antenna........................................................................................................ 7
Using a memory card or USB flash drive ...............................................................................7
Volume control and headphones............................................................................................ 8
Navigation and Menu Buttons................................................................................................. 8
On Screen Display (OSD).........................................................................................................9
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................9
Connecting to a Computer︱︱︱︱...............................................................................................11
Windows
Mac® OS 10.0 or later ............................................................................................................ 12
Linux® Kernel 2.4 or later...................................................................................................... 13
2000, XP and Vista................................................................................................ 11
The Home Menu︱︱︱︱ ................................................................................................................14
Photo.......................................................................................................................................14
Video ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Music.......................................................................................................................................14
Radio........................................................................................................................................ 14
Clock and Calendar..................................................................................................................14
Settings.................................................................................................................................... 15
Photo︱︱︱︱..................................................................................................................................15
Thumbnail Mode.....................................................................................................................15
Photo View Mode.................................................................................................................... 17
Slideshow Mode..................................................................................................................... 18
Video︱︱︱︱ ..................................................................................................................................20
Video Explorer........................................................................................................................ 20
Video Player............................................................................................................................21
MUSIC︱︱︱︱ ................................................................................................................................23
Music Explorer........................................................................................................................ 23
Music Player ........................................................................................................................... 24
Radio︱︱︱︱..................................................................................................................................26
Selecting a Radio Station: ..................................................................................................... 26
Adjusting the Volume: ........................................................................................................... 28
Calendar︱︱︱︱ ............................................................................................................................30
Settings︱︱︱︱..............................................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting︱︱︱︱................................................................................................................38
Specifications︱︱︱︱ ...................................................................................................................39
Ordering Information︱︱︱︱ ........................................................................................................39
Transcend Limited Warranty︱︱︱︱ ...........................................................................................40
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Introduction︱
Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s Photo frame. Now you can easily display your entire photo
collection at home or at the office. The Photo frame includes a built-in FM radio and can conveniently
playback videos, photos and music from a variety of sources: USB flash drives, memory cards, or the Photo
frame’s own on-board memory. You can operate the Photo frame by using the navigation buttons on the
front of the Photo frame or with its full-featured wireless remote control. The Photo frame is also equipped
with a rotation sensor that automatically adjusts your pictures to portrait or landscape position when you turn
the Photo frame. The Photo frame’s 2GB of built-in storage space lets you save your favorite videos,
pictures and music inside Photo frame for instant playback without even having to use a memory card. You
can also connect the Photo frame to a PC via the USB port for direct access to its internal memory or any
memory cards that are plugged into it. This User’s Manual will give you step-by-step instructions and advice
to help you get the best experience your new device. Please read it in carefully before using the Photo
frame.
Package Contents︱
Upon purchasing your Transcend Photo frame, please make sure each of the following is included:
Photo frame
Remote Control (battery included)
Tabletop Stand
DC Power Adapter
USB Cable
FM Antenna Cable
User’s Manual CD
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Features︱
Bright 7” high-resolution widescreen color TFT LCD panel
Built-in stereo speakers and headphone jack
View photos with background music from MP3s or the radio
Supports USB flash drives and microSD/SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/M2/CF memory cards
2GB of internal memory – works even without a memory card
Built-in FM radio with programmable station presets
Full Motion video playback
Automatic rotation sensor for easy Landscape or Portrait setup
Fully compliant with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and backwards compatible with USB 1.1
Direct USB connection to your PC for easy file transfers
Select multiple photos for convenient one-step transfer to internal memory
Slideshow, thumbnail, still picture, and zoom-in viewing options
Attractive frame themes to accent your pictures with
Important date/event reminder
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Clock, alarm and calendar functions
Automatic Power-ON/OFF and Sleep timers
Custom alarm clock settings - wake up to your favorite FM radio station or MP3 song
System Requirements︱
System requirements for connecting Photo frame to a computer:
100~240V voltage power outlet for the DC adaptor
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port
One of the following Operating Systems:
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Windows 2000
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Windows XP
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Windows Vista
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Mac OS 10.0 or later
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Linux Kernel 2.4 or later
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Safety Precautions︱
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully to ensure your own
personal safety and help protect your Photo frame from potential damage.
General Use
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For indoor use only.
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Avoid using or storing the Photo frame in an extreme temperature environment.
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Never allow the Photo frame to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
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Do not use this product in environments with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration.
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Only use the Transcend provided DC adapter with the Photo frame. Use of other adapters may
cause fire or explosion.
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Never cover or seal any of the holes on the Photo frame.
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Unplug the Photo frame if you do not plan to use if for an extended period of time. This prevents
accidental damage or corrosion.
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To protect your health and your hearing, keep the Photo frame’s music volume below 80 decibels
and do not listen for an extended period of time.
Cleaning
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The screen is very delicate and can be damaged by pressing on it with excessive force.
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Use a soft non-abrasive cloth, such as for cleaning camera lenses to gently wipe the screen
Backing Up Data
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Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. If you
plan to plug a memory card or USB pen drive into Photo frame, we strongly advise that you first
backup the data in those storage devices to a computer or other storage medium before using them
in Photo frame.
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To ensure Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates when connecting your Photo frame to a computer,
please check that the computer has the relevant USB drivers. If you are not sure how to check this,
please consult the computer or motherboard User’s Manual for USB driver information.
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Getting Started︱
Headphone
microSD /
Volume
control
Antenna
Input
Jack
USB Port
(Flash Drives)
5-Way Navigation
Button
LCD
Panel
SD/SDHC/
MMC/ MS Slot
M2 Slot
CF Slot
Mini-B USB Port
(PC Connection)
Menu
Buttons
Left
Speaker
Setting Up the Photo frame
1.
2.
Stand
Socket
Attach the Tabletop Stand to the circular hole on the back of the Photo frame by first inserting it
sideways, then turning it counter-clockwise until you reach the desired angle.
For Portrait orientation, turn the stand one click counter-clockwise.
DC Power
Input
Right
Speaker
Wall-Hanging
Holes
3.
For Horizontal orientation, turn the stand five full clicks counter-clockwise until it stops.
4.
Connect the DC adapter cable to the DC power input jack on your Photo frame.
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5.
Plug the DC adapter into a wall outlet.
6.
To remove the Tabletop Stand, simply turn it clockwise until it pulls freely out of its socket.
Installing the FM Antenna
If you plan on using the Photo frame’s FM Radio feature, you must plug in the FM Antenna to assure
adequate reception quality. Plug the included FM Antenna into the small 2.5mm jack located on the left
side of the Photo frame.
Using a memory card or USB flash drive
1.
Insert a memory card into its appropriate card slot on the right-hand side of Photo frame or plug a
USB flash drive to the USB port on the left-hand side.
2.
Once a memory card or USB flash drive is plugged in, Photo frame will automatically begin
slideshow playback of all photos available on your memory card or flash drive.
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3.
The Photo frame will revert to the Home menu if you unplug a memory card or USB flash drive while
in use.
Volume control and headphones
The volume control wheel is located on the upper left side of the Photo frame. Move it up to increase
volume, and scroll down to decrease volume. Press inward on (click) the volume control wheel to mute.
You can plug headphones into your Photo frame’s headphone jack to enjoy your music more personally.
The built-in speakers will be disabled while headphones are plugged in.
Navigation and Menu Buttons
On the front of the Photo frame, there are six convenient menu buttons and a 5-way navigation button, which
are represented in this manual with capital letters (ex: EXIT = the menu button on the far left of the Photo
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frame.) The central 5-way navigation button can be used for browsing through menus and selecting files, and
the six menu buttons offer convenient shortcuts to certain Photo frame functions. The function of each menu
button varies depending on the icon displayed directly above it in the OSD.
On Screen Display (OSD)
The On-Screen Display menu will appear on the bottom of the screen whenever any of the menu or
navigation buttons on the front of the Photo frame is pressed. The OSD menu buttons offer quick and easy
shortcuts to some of the functions in the Options menu of each mode. Most of these shortcuts can also be
accessed with the remote control (see below). Each option is mapped to a rectangular menu button located
directly underneath it. All icons like
represent OSD menu button functions. The OSD menu will disappear after 10 seconds without button input.
shown in this User’s Manual and the Quick Start Guide
Remote Control
Your Photo frame comes with a compact, easy-to-use remote control. You can operate your Photo frame
with either the navigation and menu buttons on the front of the Photo frame or by using the remote control.
Note that when using the remote control you should always aim it directly at the front of your Photo frame
and make sure there are no obstacles in the way. All icons like shown in this User’s Manual and the
Quick Start Guide represent functions that you can access directly from the remote control for easy,
straightforward operation of your Photo frame.
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(Music)
(Video) (Radio)
(Calendar) (Settings)
(Home) : These modes can
be directly accessed by pressing one of these shortcut buttons no matter what menu/mode the
Photo frame is currently in.
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: These buttons allow you to switch between Thumbnail and Slideshow modes.
: Select the item you want to view or function you want to perform.
: Shows additional functions available for the current mode.
: Display the next or previous page of available items
: Go back to the last page or menu.
: Add or delete the current photo, video, or music file from the Photo frame’s internal memory.
: Browse the contents of the Photo frame’s internal memory (My Favorites)
: Play/pause, or stop music at any time.
: Skip to the next or previous available music track or video clip.
: Adjust music volume (up / down / mute).
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: Cycle between music and video repeat modes.
: Rotate or zoom-in on photos displayed in Photo View mode.
: Change the brightness of the screen.
: Enable the sleep timer to automatically shut down the Photo frame.
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Connecting to a Computer︱
If you want to transfer pictures and music between the Photo frame and your computer, connect the Photo
frame to a USB port on your computer using the provided USB cable.
1.
Turn on the Photo frame.
2.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the Mini-B USB port located on the left side of the Photo
frame.
To
computer
To Photo
frame
3. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer.
WARNING! You must plug in the DC adapter to provide the power necessary to run the
Photo frame when connecting to a computer.
Windows
2000, XP and Vista
No drivers are required for connecting Photo frame to your desktop or notebook computer. Windows®
Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support your Photo frame. Upon successful connection to your
computer, a new Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the Photo frame
will automatically appear in the My Computer window and a Removable Hardware icon will appear in
the Windows System Tray.
Your Photo frame is now ready to transfer data just like an external hard drive. A number of Removable
Disk* drives with newly assigned drive letters representing the Photo frame’s card slots (and its onboard
memory) will appear in the My Computer window. You can transfer your pictures and music to the Photo
frame by simply dragging-and-dropping files or folders onto these Removable Disk drive letters.
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*Note: E:,F:,G:, and H: are example drive letters - the letters in your “My Computer” window may differ
Proper removal of your Photo frame (from Windows):
1.
Click once on the Removable Hardware icon in the system tray.
2.
The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
3.
A window will appear stating, “The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device can now be safely
removed from the system.” Unplug your Photo frame from the USB port after this message
appears.
Mac® OS 10.0 or later
No drivers are required. Plug your Photo frame into an available USB port and your computer will
automatically detect it.
Proper removal of your Photo frame (from Mac OS):
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