ViewSonic VFM1530-11 User Manual

VFM1530-11

Digital Photo Frame

- User Guide

- Guide de l’utilisateur

- Guía del usuario

IMPORTANT: Please r ead this User Guide to obtain important information on

installing and usi ng your p roduct in a safe m anner, as well as registering your

product for future service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will

describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found

on our web site at http://www.viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages

using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website.

“Antes de operar su equipo lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones en este manual”

Model No.: VS12982

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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Important Safety Instructions

1. Do not use the equipment near water.

2. Wipe the machine with a soft and dry cloth.

3. Do not block any vent holes. Please install the product in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

4. Do not use the product on your legs for a long time because it gets hot and you may be burned.

5. Please avoid installing the product in a place where the temperature is above 35°C or lower than 5°C,
or in a place that is moist or wet.

6. Protect the power cord plug, outlet, and connections to other equipment from damage by trapping
and squeezing.

7. Please only use devices and accessories specied by the manufacturer.

8. The unit is hot pluggable. However it is recommended that the power be turned off before the
memory card is inserted or removed.

9. Do not remove the memory card during data access. The data may be lost and the product could be
damaged.

10. Disconnect the power cord if the product will not be used for an extended period.

11. Do not repair, disassemble, or modify the product. Only qualied ViewSonic personnel can check

and repair any damage to the machine.

12. The unauthorized playing of certain audio or image les may infringe the related copyright laws

under certain circumstances.

13. When you use the internal speakers, do not adjust the volume to a high level, or the sounds may
distort and become unpleasant.

14. When you view pictures for an extended period of time your eyes may become strained.

15. Do not touch the screen because it is difcult to remove nger marks.

16. Avoid exposing the digital photo frame to direct sunlight. Adjust the angle to reduce glare.

17. Careful attention should always be paid when moving the digital photo frame.

18. Make sure the place where the digital photo frame is placed is clean and dry.

19. If there is smoke, a strange smell or an abnormal noise, immediately turn off the digital photo frame
and contact your dealer or ViewSonic.

20. Do not rub or apply pressure to the LCD panel. This may cause irreparable damage to the screen.

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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)

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

0.1% < 0.1%

Actual Concentration

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Copyright Information

Copyright© ViewSonic Corporation, 2009. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks
of ViewSonic Corporation.
Disclaimer:ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
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.

For Your Records

Product Name:

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Product disposal at end of product life

ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this product
properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information
about proper disposal.
The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of properly in accordance with
environmental laws of your location.

VFM1530-11

ViewSonic Digital Photo Frame

VS12982

VFM1530-11_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 11-26-09

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Product features:

High definition 15’’ LCD display;
Support picture view;
Support music play;
Support video play;
Support background music play;
Support SD/MMC/MS memory card
Connect external USB device, such as U disk and digital camera, through USB extension line;
Built-in 256M memory;
Connect computer through USB line and copy files, such as pictures, to the built-in memory.

Product List:

1. Digital photo frame 1 set

2. Stand 1 piece

3.

Power adapter˄DC 12V 3A˅

4. Remote control 1 piece

5. USB cable 1 piece

6. User guide 1 Copy

1 piece

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Functions of remote control:

Keypad Name Function

POWER Remote control power on/off
ZOOM Picture zooming
COPY/DEL Copy/delete files, such as picture under list folder
MUTE Mute
ROTATE Picture rotate
VOL+ Volume up
VOL- Volume down
VIEW Picture view
MENU Enter into the main menu or back to the last menu
SLIDE SHOW View picture and play music simultaneously
ENTER Confirm or enter the chosen function item
UP,DOWN,LEFT,RIGHT Up, down, left and right option keys, option key for menu icon or list

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Basic Connection:

The following picture shows the product’s basic installation and interface’s basic connection and
functions.

Insert one end of the power adapter into electrical outlet of the product and insert another end into AC
electrical outlet up to standard.
Insert proper memory card with content into corresponding slot of the product (the product has copied
part content while leaving factory, and the step can be omitted if there is no proper memory card or the
card is not inserted temporarily);
Turn on power switch of the product;
After several seconds, start viewing pictures (the product has been set in automatic viewing picture
state while leaving factory).
If the product has not been set in automatic playing state or it has no playing content, main menu
displays after starting and then gradually operate by remote control or keying. (Refer to the following
functional operation steps for the details)

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View picture, play music and film:

Insert USB device suitable for the product, such as memory card or U disk (including picture,
music or film file), then the name of the inserted storage device will be displayed under main menu
interface (if you insert several memory devices, choose the storage device that you want to play by
“Left/Right” key). Press “Enter” for next interface- Function Selection Interface.

Photo view

Under the function selection interface, choose “photo” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter” to
confirm picture preview interface, choose the picture file that you want to play by “Up/Down” key
and then press “Enter” to confirm picture view.

Music Play

Under the function selection interface, choose “Music” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter” to
confirm music play interface, choose the music file that you want to play by “Up/Down” key and then
press “Enter” to confirm music play.

Movie play

Under the function selection interface, choose “Movie” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter”
to confirm film preview interface, choose the film file that you want to play by “Up/Down” key and
then press “Enter” to confirm film play.

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Other functions:

Calendar, clock and alarm clock function:

Under the main menu interface, choose “Calendar” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter” for
calendar display interface and show calendar, clock, alarm clock (if start) and small picture view.
(Local date and time should be set at corresponding selection of the menu)

E-book

Insert USB device suitable for the product, such as memory card or U disk (including text file),
then the name of the inserted storage device will be displayed under main menu interface (if you insert
several memory devices, choose the storage device that you want to play by “Left/Right” key). Press
“Enter” for next interface- function selection interface.

Under the function selection interface, choose “E-book” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter”
to confirm E-book file interface, choose the text file that you want to play by “Up/Down” key and
then press “Enter” to enter text file reading.

Files Copying or Deleting:

Insert USB device suitable for the product, such as memory card or U disk, then the name of the
inserted storage device will be displayed under main menu interface (if you insert several memory
devices, choose the storage device that you want to play by “Left/Right” key), and press “Enter” for
next interface- function selection interface.

Under the function selection interface, choose “File” icon by “Left/Right” key, press “Enter” to
confirm folder interface, choose the file you want to copy or delete by “Up/Down” key and then press
“Right” to confirm selection (repeat if several files are required to be copied or deleted); press
“Copy/Del” for copy/delete interface, choose Copy by “Up/Down” key and press “Enter” to choose
the copied target folder; choose target disk by “Up/Down” key and press “Right” to confirm selection,
and then press “Enter” to confirm copying till completion, press “Enter” to quit; choose Delete by
“Up/Down” key, press “Enter” for delete interface, choose “¥” or “ɏ” by “Up/Down” key, choose “¥”
and press “Enter” to confirm deleting till completion, press “Enter” to quit.

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Menu Setting:

Set Item Set Value Function

LANGUAGE English /French/ Spanish

SLIDESHOW
TIME

TRANSITION
Effect

MUSIC REPEAT
MODE
MOVIE REPEAT
MODE

TIME

ALARM

AUTO PLAY

DEFAULT

3s/5s/15s/1m/15m/1h

Random / Sequential
Bottom_To_TOP
Top_To_ Bottom
Left_To_Right
Right _To_Left
Door_Close / Door_Open
Hori_Cross / Verti_Cross
Fading
Vexpand_Top
Vexpand_Botton
Vexpand_Middle
Hexpand_Left
Hexpand_Right
Hexpand_ Middle
FC_Ken_Burn / Off

Repeat all/repeat one/repeat off

Repeat all/repeat one/repeat off

Set according to local time,
choose by Left/Right key and
set by Up/Down key
Set according to local time,
choose by Left/Right key and
set by Up/Down key
Photo/Music/Movie/Slideshow
/Calendar/Off
Press “Enter” to confirm
ex-factory setting

According to users’ local language or
requirement
Set picture view switch speed according to
users’ desire

Set picture view switch speed according to
users’ desire

Set whether repeat file according to users’
requirement
Set whether repeat file according to users’
requirement

Set date and time according to users’ local
date and time

Set alarm clock time according to users’
requirement

Set automatic playing content after starting
according to users’ fond

Recover ex-factory setting

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Product specifications:

Item Specification

Externality Size 426(W) x360(H) x 65(D) mm
LCD 15”
Resolution 1024×768
Adapter AC power input 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Adapter AC power output 12VDC@3A
Built-in speaker Stereo
Support picture format JPEG BMP
Support music format MP3
Support video format
Support memory card CF/MMC/SD/MS
Connect computer Support
Support external USB device Support
Built-in memory 256M
Remote control Support

MPEG1, MPEG4(DIVXǃXVID)

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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 Web Site Telephone

T (Toll-Free)= 1-800-688-6688

United States www.viewsonic.com

Canada

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 Mérida, Yucatán. Tel: [phone]
Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico

www.viewsonic.com

T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2530
F= 1-909-468-1202

T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775
T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533
F= 1-909-468-1202

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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 LCD TV Warranty DPF_LW01 Rev. 1A 06-20-08

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Mexico 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 & accessories.

How long the warranty is effective:

ViewSonic LCD TVs are warranted for 1 year for all parts excluding the light source and 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,

unauthorized attempted repair, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

b. Any damage of the product due to shipment.

c. Causes external to the product, such as electrical 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.

4. Removal, installation, insurance, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support (Please refer to the
attached Customer Support page). You will need to provide your product’s serial number, so please record the product
information in the space provided below on your purchase for your future use. Please retain your receipt of proof of
purchase to support your warranty claim.
For Your Records
Product Name: ____________________________ Model Number: _______________________________
Document Number: ________________________ Serial Number: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________ Extended Warranty Purchase? ________________(Y/N)
If so, what date does warranty expire? ______________

1. To obtain warranty 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.

2. Take or ship the product in the original container packaging to an authorized ViewSonic service center.

3. Round trip transportation costs for in-warranty products will be paid by 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. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.

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Contact Information for Sales & Authorized Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico:

Name, address, of manufacturer and importers:

México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas,
Col. San Fernando Huixquilucan, Estado de México
Tel: [phone]
http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm

NÚMERO GRATIS DE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA PARA TODO MÉXICO: 001.866.823.2004

Hermosillo:

Distribuciones y Servicios Computacionales SA de CV.
Calle Juarez 284 local 2
Col. Bugambilias C.P: 83140
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Villahermosa:

Compumantenimietnos Garantizados, S.A. de C.V.
AV. GREGORIO MENDEZ #1504
COL, FLORIDA C.P. 86040
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Puebla, Pue. (Matriz):

RENTA Y DATOS, S.A. DE C.V. Domicilio:
29 SUR 721 COL. LA PAZ
72160 PUEBLA, PUE.
Tel: [phone] CON 10 LINEAS
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Chihuahua

Soluciones Globales en Computación
C. Magisterio # 3321 Col. Magisterial
Chihuahua, Chih.
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Distrito Federal:

QPLUS, S.A. de C.V.
Av. Coyoacán 931
Col. Del Valle 03100, México, D.F.
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail : [e-mail]

Guerrero Acapulco

GS Computación (Grupo Sesicomp)
Progreso #6-A, Colo Centro
39300 Acapulco, Guerrero
Tel: [phone]

MERIDA:

ELECTROSER
Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41
Mérida, Yucatán, México CP97000
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Veracruz, Ver.:

CONEXION Y DESARROLLO, S.A DE C.V. Av.
Americas # 419
ENTRE PINZÓN Y ALVARADO
Fracc. Reforma C.P. 91919
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Cuernavaca

Compusupport de Cuernavaca SA de CV
Francisco Leyva # 178 Col. Miguel Hidalgo
C.P. 62040, Cuernavaca Morelos
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Guadalajara, Jal.:

SERVICRECE, S.A. de C.V.
Av. Niños Héroes # 2281
Col. Arcos Sur, Sector Juárez
44170, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Monterrey:

Global Product Services
Mar Caribe # 1987, Esquina con Golfo Pérsico
Fracc. Bernardo Reyes, CP 64280
Monterrey N.L. México
Tel: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Oaxaca, Oax.:

CENTRO DE DISTRIBUCION Y
SERVICIO, S.A. de C.V.
Murguía # 708 P.A., Col. Centro, 68000, Oaxaca
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail. [e-mail]

Tijuana:

STD
Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C
Col 20 de Noviembre
Tijuana, Mexico

FOR USA SUPPORT:

ViewSonic Corporation
381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA. 91789 USA
Tel: [phone] (English); 866-323-8056 (Spanish);
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: http://www.viewsonic.com

4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty LTV_LW02 Rev. 1A 06-25-07

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