ViewSonic VFD1028W11 User Manual

VFD1028w
Digital Photo Frame

User Guide

Model No. VS14962

Compliance Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of 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.
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.

Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CE Conformity for European Countries

The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.

Following information is only for EU-member states:

The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or
discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection
systems available.

If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the chemical
symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than

0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum
concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown
below:

Substance

Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%

Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%

Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) 0.1% < 0.1%

Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%

Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:

Examples of exempted components are:

1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not

specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.

2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and electronic

ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).

3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more

lead).

4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium containing

up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.

Proposed Maximum

Concentration

Actual Concentration

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omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing
this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to

change product specications without notice. Information in this document may change without

notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

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VFD1028w

ViewSonic Digital Photo Frame

VS14962

VFD1028w_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 06-11-13

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Important Safety Precautions

Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your Digital Picture Frame.

This will reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or

moisture.
Warning: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no

user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.

The Digital Picture Frame is for indoor use only.

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Unplug the Digital Picture Frame before performing care and maintenance.

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Do not block the ventilation holes on the back of the Digital Picture Frame at any

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time.

Keep your Digital Picture Frame out of direct sunlight and heat sources.

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Protect the power cord. Route power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or

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pinched by item places on or against it. Pay particular attention to the point where the
cord attaches to the Digital Picture Frame.

Only use the AC adapter included with the Digital Picture Frame. Using any other

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power adapter will void your warranty.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet when the unit is not in use.

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Cleaning the LCD Screen

Touch the screen gently.

To clean ngerprints or dust from the LCD screen, it is recommended to use a soft,

non-abrasive cloth such as a camera lens cloth to clean the LCD screen.
If you use a commercial LCD cleaning kit, do not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the
LCD screen. Clean the LCD screen with a cleaning cloth moistened with the liquid.

Cleaning the Digital Picture Frame

Clean the outer surface of the Digital Picture Frame (excluding the screen) with a soft
cloth dampened with water.

Package Content

Digital Picture Frame
Power Adapter
Stand
Remote Control
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
User’s Manual

VFD1078w
Digital Photo Frame

User Guide

Model No. VS14962

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Table of Contents

1. Hardware --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.1. Specications ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1

1.2. Identication of Controls --------------------------------------------------- 1

1.3. Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

1.4. Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2

1.5. Features Checklist ----------------------------------------------------------- 3

1.6. Remote control --------------------------------------------------------------- 3

2. Main function --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

2.1. Photo ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

2.1.1. Browse ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6

2.1.2. Slideshow -------------------------------------------------------------- 6

2.2. Calendar ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

2.2.1. Display Mode --------------------------------------------------------- 7

2.2.1.1. Monthly calendar ----------------------------------------- 7

2.2.1.2. Calendar ---------------------------------------------------- 8

2.2.1.3. Clock --------------------------------------------------------- 8

2.3. Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

2.3.1. Photo Setting --------------------------------------------------------10

2.3.2. Calendar Setting ----------------------------------------------------10

2.3.3. System Setting -----------------------------------------------------11

3. Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------12

Customer Support -----------------------------------------------------------------13

Limited Warranty -------------------------------------------------------------------14

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1. Hardware

1.1. Specications

Panel size/ Aspect ratio 10.1 inch/ Wide

LCD screen

Fhoto File

Calendar Clock, Calendar

Memory Medium

Effective viewing area 8.2” W x 4.1” H ( 208.3 mm x 104.1 mm)

Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels

Image formats supported JPG, JPEG (baseline coding), BMP

Max. image resolution 30 million pixels

Internal 128 MB

Memory Card MMC, SD, SDHC ( max. 32GB)

USB USBashdrive

File System FAT, FAT32

Power Input 5VDC, 1A

ElectricSpecication

Dimensions

Environmental
Requirements

Power Consumption ≤5W

Power Adapter

Dimensions 12.52”W x 8.7”H x 1.42”D (318 x 221 x 36 mm)

Weight Approx. 2.03 lbs (917g)

Operating Mode Buttons on panel and IR Remote
Operating temperature 0ºC ~ 40ºC (32ºF~104ºF)

Storage temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC (-4ºF~140ºF)

Input AC 100-240V, 50/60HZ

Output DC5V , 1A

1.2. IdenticationofControls

Power on/off

1.
Right

2.

Left

3.
UP

4.
DOWN

5.
MENU

6.

MMC/SD/MS

7.
USB HOST

8.
MINI USB

9.

DC IN

10.

WALL MOUNT HOLE

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1.3. Accessories

The following accessories are included with the digital photo frame.

Remote Control AC/DC Adapter USB Cable Stand

1.4. Features

Remote control and hard keypad control.

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Playback of photo stored on data storage devices through

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High-Speed USB 2.0 port, card-reader port or the built-in

memory.

Data storage devices: USB disk, SD, MS, MMC card.

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Multi-language OSD supports: English, French, Spanish.

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File format: JPG, BMP.

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Photo Play Sequence: sequence, random.

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Automatic slideshow with multiple transition effects and

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adjustable display time.

Supports calendar.

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Has screen saver function.

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10.1 inch TFT LCD display, brightness, contrast and

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saturation adjustable.

Add and delete image on built-in memory.

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1.5. Features Checklist

Remote control and keypad control √

SD/MS/MMC √

USB √

Photo √

10.1” TFT-LCD display √
Built-in memory √

Calendar √

1.6. Remote control

VFD1028w

1: Power on/off

2: Play/Pause/Enter

3/4: Left/Backward

5/6: Up/Rotate
7: Time
8: Menu
9/10: Zoom/Down
11/12: Forward/Right
13: Setup menu

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2. Main function

To attach the stand, screw in the stand clockwise until it is secure.

Insert an SD/SDHC/MMC or USB memory source device into an appropriate
memory slot. Connect the supplied power adapter to the photo frame and to an

electrical outlet.

The photo frame will power on automatically. Press “ ” to power on and off

manually.

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On the Main Menu, there are 【Photo】【 Calendar】【Setting 】.

This photo frame searches the memory source device after power on and
playback photos in slideshow mode if there are photos found. If there is no photo

found, the Main Menu will be shown.

2.1. Photo

Insert a memory card or USB ash drive with the photo on it into the photo frame
if you had not done so. Select【Photo】 from the main menu, press the ENTER
button, this photo frame will start slideshow automatically. Press MENU to

display photos in a thumbnail view.

The following button functions are available while viewing photos in thumbnail

and slideshow modes.

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2.1.1. Browse

Buttons Functional descriptions

2.1.2. Slideshow

Buttons Functional descriptions

Exit to thumbnail view

Previous photo

Next photo

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Toggle Browse and Slideshow modes

Exit to thumbnail view

Previous photo

Next photo

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Toggle Browse and Slideshow modes

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2.2. Calendar

Select【Calendar】from the main menu, press the ENTER button to view the
calendar. Monthly calendar mode is the default.

2.2.1. Display Mode

The date and time displayed on the calendar are the current date and time set in
the system.

2.2.1.1 Monthly calendar

In this mode, photos are shown in slideshow on the top right.

Buttons Functional descriptions

Toggle Monthly calendar, Calendar (day), and

Exit to the main menu

Previous photo

Next photo

Previous month

Next month

Clock viewing modes

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2.2.1.2 Calendar

In this mode, photos are shown in slideshow on the right.

Buttons Functional descriptions

Toggle Monthly calendar, Calendar (day), and

Exit to the main menu

Previous photo

Next photo

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--

Clock viewing modes

2.2.1.3 Clock

In this mode, an analog clock is shown in the center.

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Buttons Functional descriptions

Toggle Monthly calendar, Calendar (day), and

Exit to the main menu

--

--

Clock viewing modes

2.3. Settings

Select【Setting】from the main menu, press the “ENTER” button or press the
【SETUP】button on the remote control to enter the Settings Menu. The Photo,

Calendar, and System settings are shown below.

Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button to highlight a setting category, then
【ENTER】 button to enter the setup submenu.

Buttons Functional descriptions

Move up or to the next menu entry eld

Move down or to the previous menu entry eld

Exit to Main Setting Menu

Decrease the setting value

Increase the setting value

Enter the setup submenu

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2.3.1. Photo Setting

Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button to highlight Photo Setting, then
【ENTER】 button to enter the setup submenu. Press the Left【◄】or Right
【►】button to change the entry eld. Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button

to move between entry elds.

Photo Setting Options Functional descriptions

Display Mode Photo startup modes: Slideshow, Thumbnail, or

Browse Mode

Display Ratio Set the display scaling: Fit to Screen, Crop to Fill,

or Full Screen

Slideshow Duration Set the duration time for slideshow: 5sec, 15 sec,

30 sec, 60 sec, 5 min, or 15 min

Slideshow Repeat Repeat modes: Repeat (on) or Once (off)

Slideshow Effect Set the slide transition effects: Random, S-Curve,

Partition, Erase, Blind, Random line, Grid, Cross,

Spiral, Rectangle, or Close

PhotoFrom Source settings: Current Directory or All Directories

Photo Play Sequence Set playback modes: Sequential Order or Random

2.3.2. Calendar Setting

Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button to highlight Calendar Setting, then
【ENTER】button to enter the setup submenu. Press the Left【◄】or Right
【►】button to change the entry eld. Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button

to move between entry elds.

Calendar Setting Options Functional descriptions

Display Mode Set the calendar display modes: Monthly Calendar,

Calendar (day), or Clock

Date Set the current date

Clock Mode Set the clock display formats: 12 Hour or 24 Hour

Clock Time Set the current time

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2.3.3. System Setting

Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button to highlight System Setting, then
【ENTER】button to enter the setup submenu. Press the Left【◄】or Right
【►】button to change the entry eld. Press the Up【▲】or Down【▼】button

to move between entry elds.

Photo Setting Options Functional descriptions

Language Set the display language

Brightness Adjust screen brightness: 1 to 16

Contrast Adjust the screen contrast: 1 to 16

Saturation Adjust the screen saturation: contrast: 1 to 16

Auto Power On Off is disable and On is enable

Auto Boot-up Time Set the time for the unit to power on automatically

Auto Power Off Off is disable and On is enable

Auto Shutdown Time Set the time for the unit to power off automatically

Auto-Power Frequency How often you want the unit to use the timer after

the timer is enable. Available options are: Everyday,

Weekday, Weekend, and Once.

Reset default setting Restore the factory default settings

Version Displays version information

System Upgrade For rmware upgrade

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3. Troubleshooting

Symptoms Solutions

Cannot power on, even when

the device is connected to an
electrical outlet.

Failed to read memory card

Cannot playback pictures

Screen is off or too dark

• Check whether the AC power adapter

rating is correct, and it is securely plugged
to the device and to an electrical outlet.

• Check whether memory card is inserted

properly. The notch should match the label

on the device. Do not force the memory

card in

• The digital photo frame only supports

pictures in JPEG, JPG format in baseline

and BMP.

• Check whether the screen brightness is

set to a low level in the Setup menu.

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Customer Support

For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller.
Note: You will need the product serial number.

Country/
Region

Australia/New
Zealand

Canada www.viewsonic.com

Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/Support/Calldesk.htm

Hong Kong www.hk.viewsonic.com T= 852 3102 2900 [e-mail]

India www.in.viewsonic.com T= 1800 11 9999 [e-mail]

Ireland (Eire)

Korea www.kr.viewsonic.com T= 080 333 2131 [e-mail]

Latin America
(Argentina)

Latin America
(Chile)

Latin America
(Columbia)

Latin America
(Mexico)

Renta y Datos, 29 SUR 721, COL. LA PAZ, 72160 PUEBLA, PUE. Tel: [phone] CON 10 LINEAS
Electroser, Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41, 97000 Merida, Yucatan. Tel: [phone]
Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico

Latin America
(Peru)

Macau www.hk.viewsonic.com T= 853 2870 0303 [e-mail]

Middle East ap.viewsonic.com/me/ Contact your reseller [e-mail]

Puerto Rico &
Virgin Islands

Singapore/
Malaysia/
Thailand

South Africa ap.viewsonic.com/za/ Contact your reseller [e-mail]

United
Kingdom

United States www.viewsonic.com

Web Site

www.viewsonic.com.au

www.viewsoniceurope.
com/uk/

www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 0800-4441185 [e-mail]

www.viewsonic.com/la/ T=1230-020-7975 [e-mail]

www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 01800-9-157235 [e-mail]

www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 001-8882328722 [e-mail]

www.viewsonic.com/la/ T= 0800-54565 [e-mail]

www.viewsonic.com

www.viewsonic.com.sg T= 65 6461 6044 [e-mail]

www.viewsoniceurope.
com/uk/

T=Telephone
F=Fax

AUS=1800 880 818
NZ=0800 008 822

T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775
T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533
F= 1-909-468-3757

www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/
support/call-desk/

T= 1-800-688-6688 (English)
T= 1-866-379-1304 (Spanish)
F= 1-909-468-3757

www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/
support/call-desk/

T (Toll-Free)= 1-800-688-6688
T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2530
F= 1-909-468-3757

E-mail

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

service_ie@viewsoniceurope.
com

[e-mail]
[e-mail]

service_gb@
viewsoniceurope.com

[e-mail]

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Limited Warranty

VIEWSONIC Digital Photo Frame

What the warranty covers:

ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal
use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during
the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.

How long the warranty is effective:

ViewSonic Digital Photo Frame are warranted for 1 year for labor from the date of the rst customer

purchase.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the rst consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modied or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, re, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product

modication, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
c. Causes external to the product, such as electric power uctuations or failure.
d. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s specications.
e. Normal wear and tear.
f. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as “image burn-in” which results when a static
image is displayed on the product for an extended period of time.

How to get service:

1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (please
refer to Customer Support page). You will need to provide your product’s serial number.

2. To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your
name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.

3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service
center or ViewSonic.

4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.

Limitation of implied warranties:

There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein

including the implied warranty of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.

Exclusion of damages:

ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be
liable for:

1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience,

loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of prots, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill,

interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of
such damages.

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.

3. Any claim against the customer by any other party.

4.3: ViewSonic DPF Warranty DPF_LW01 Rev. 1A

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