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Sony S-Frame 4-155-758-11 (1) Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-X1000N
DPF-V1000N
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
These models are not available in every country and region.
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-155-758-11 (1)
Before operation
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Using an external device
(with Bluetooth)
Using an external device
(with a computer)
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information

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  • Page 1: Digital Photo Frame

    DPF-V1000N Operating Instructions Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. These models are not available in every country and region. © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-155-758-11 (1) Before operation Basic operations Advanced operations...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: On Trademarks And Copyrights

    CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...7 Features ...8 Checking included items ...10 Identifying the parts ...10 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...14 Setting the stand ...15 To display the photo frame on the wall ...16 Connecting to the AC power source ...17...
  • Page 6 Using an external device (with Bluetooth) Transferring images using Bluetooth ...62 Using an external device (with a computer) Connecting to a computer ...64 System requirements ... 64 Connecting to a computer to exchange images ... 64 Disconnecting your computer ... 65 Error messages If an error message appears ...66 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 7: Before Operation

    Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-X1000N, DPF-V1000N is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features x Support for various memory cards* Supports various memory cards and other devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD memory card, xD- Picture Card, and USB memory. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera or other device, and you will be able to view the images immediately.
  • Page 9 x CreativeEdit function You can create original images using the “Scrapbook,” “Calendar setting,” “Layout print,” “Frame” or “Superimpose/Stamp” features. (.page 43) x Search function You can search for images by event, folder, image direction, and mark. (.page 39) x Auto Touch-up features You can enjoy beautiful images enhanced by automatic corrections of backlight, auto dodging, focus, red-eye, skin smoothing, and...

  • Page 10: Checking Included Items

    Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. • Digital photo frame (1) • Stand (1) • Card slot cover (1) • Connector cover (1) • Remote control (1) • AC adaptor (1) • AC power cord (1) •...

  • Page 11: Menu Button

    Rear A EXT INTERFACE connector (.page 62) Connect a Bluetooth adaptor (optional: DPPA-BT1) when you want to transfer images wirelessly from a BLUETOOTH compatible mobile phone or digital camera. You can also connect a digital camera, USB memory, or photo storage compatible with USB mass storage.
  • Page 12 S Buzzer T Brightness sensor U Card slot cover V Holes for hanging unit on the wall (.page 16) W Space for storing the stand X Connector cover...
  • Page 13 Remote control A Auto Touch-up button (.page 40) B VIEW MODE button (.page 22) C SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button (.page 22) D INDEX ( ) button (.page 22) E SINGLE ( ) button (.page 22) F MENU button G BACK button H 1 (on/standby) button I CLOCK ( ) button (.page 22)

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Remote control 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.

  • Page 15: Setting The Stand

    • 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. •...

  • Page 16: To Display The Photo Frame On The Wall

    • When the photo frame is placed in the portrait orientation, the Sony logo doesn't light up. • 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].

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Ac Power Source

    • When you want to re-insert the memory card, remove the photo frame from the wall, then eject and re-insert the memory card while the photo frame is placed on a stable surface. • Store the stand in the place provided when you hang the photo frame on the wall.

  • Page 18: Turning The Photo Frame On

    Turning the photo frame When the power switch is set to When the power switch is set to on, the standby indicator turns green and the Sony logo on the front panel lights up. When the power switch is set to Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power.

  • Page 19: Setting The Current Time

    Turning off the power Hold 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 turn the photo frame off or disconnect the AC adaptor from the photo frame before the standby indicator turns red.

  • Page 20: Inserting A Memory Card

    Select the format of the date. Press v/V to select [Date Display Order] and then press Press /V to select a format and then press • Y-M-D • M-D-Y • D-M-Y Set the day to start the week for the calendar.
  • Page 21 To remove a memory card Remove the memory card from its slot in the opposite direction from which it was inserted. Notes • When inserting the memory card, it will only insert part of the way, so do not try to force it as this could damage the memory card and/or photo frame.

  • Page 22: Changing The Display

    Changing the display Press VIEW MODE. The view mode screen is displayed. Select the group you want. Group Explanation Displays a slideshow display style. Slideshow Displays a clock or calendar style. Clock and calendar Displays a single image style. Displays a thumbnail list style.

  • Page 23: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow display Group Image Style Single view Multi image view Slideshow Clock view Calendar view Time Machine Scrap-book Creative Random view Explanation Displays one image after another. Displays multiple images at the same time. Displays images with the present date and time. Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar.
  • Page 24 Tips • If the power is on, and no memory card is inserted, and no device is connected, the images stored in internal memory are displayed. If no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. Demonstration mode ends if a button other than 1 (on/standby) is pressed.

  • Page 25: Clock And Calendar Display

    Clock and calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock6 Clock7 Clock11 Calendar1 Calendar2 Lunar Calendar Arabic Calendar (when you select (when you select [Simplified [Arabic] in Chinese] in [Language setting]) [Language setting]) Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and calendar display is displayed.

  • Page 26: Single View Mode

    Single view mode Group Image Style Entire image Fit to screen Entire image (with Exif) Fit to screen (with Exif) Tips • If the power is on, and no memory card is inserted, and no device is connected, the images stored in internal memory are displayed.

  • Page 27: Index Image Display

    Index image display Group Image Style Index 1 Index Index 2 Index 3 Note During TV output, the number of images displayed on the TV in the index image display varies depending on your TV's screen size. Tips • A thumbnail is a small-sized image for index use that is recorded in the pictures taken by a digital camera.

  • Page 28: About The Information Display

    About the information display The following information is displayed. Display type – Entire image – Fit to screen – Entire image (with Exif) – Fit to screen (with Exif) Ordinal number of the displayed image/Total number of images Input media indication for the displayed image is shown as follows: Icons Meaning...

  • Page 29: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Enjoying a slideshow You can display images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one after another, automatically. When you turn on the photo frame, the slideshow plays continuously from the previous play. Press VIEW MODE. The view mode screen is displayed.
  • Page 30 • When the screen is too bright, it may make you feel nauseous. Be careful that you do not make the brightness settings too bright when you use the photo frame. You can also use the VIEW MODE button on the photo frame.
  • Page 31 Item Setting Slideshow Interval Settings Effect Shuffle Color effect Display Mode Description Set a value from 3 sec., 7 sec.*, 20 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 3 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours for the interval between images. Note An image may not switch at the intervals you set on the menu, depending on the style of the slideshow, color effect, or image size.

  • Page 32: Refresh Mode

    Refresh mode Due to one of the characteristics of the device, images stored for a long time or read many times may be subject to data error when read too often. This photo frame refreshes the internal memory automatically to prevent these errors, depending on the status of the internal memory.
  • Page 33 Slideshow display Index image display Press v/V to select [Add this image], [Selected images] or [Add all images] and then press If you select [Add this image], the image currently displayed is added to the album. Go to step 4. (This item cannot be selected on the slideshow display.) If you select [Selected images], you can select the image you want to add from the...

  • Page 34: Exporting An Image

    Press when the confirmation screen is displayed. Notes • Images in the internal memory cannot be added to the album. • Do not turn off the power, remove the memory card, or disconnect the external device while an image is being added.
  • Page 35 Specify the image to export from the image list. About the image list During a search: Displays all the images applicable to the criteria used for the search. Other than during a search: Displays the image list of the album on the screen. Refer to “Searching for an image (Filtering)”...

  • Page 36: Deleting An Image

    Deleting an image Press MENU when an image is displayed on the screen. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the tab. The screen used for editing is displayed. Press v/V to select [Delete] and then press Press v/V to select [Delete this image], [Selected images] or [Delete all images] and then press If you select [Delete this image], the...

  • Page 37: Registering A Mark

    Tips • You can also use the MENU button on the photo frame. • You can enlarge or reduce the image when you select the index image display. Registering a mark You can produce a slideshow only with images which have been selected beforehand and have been marked.
  • Page 38 to the check box of all the images. Go to step 7. Specify the image to which you want to attach a mark from the image list. About the image list During a search: Displays all the images applicable to the criteria used for the search.

  • Page 39: Searching For An Image (Filtering)

    Searching for an image (Filtering) You can search for an image which is stored in internal memory or on a memory card. You can filter an image using various criteria, such as the event, the folder in which the image is saved, the orientation of the image or mark, etc.

  • Page 40: Specifying The Playback Device

    Specifying the playback device You can specify the memory card or external device to be displayed. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the device) tab. The screen used for selecting a device is displayed. Insert the device at this point during the procedure if the device you want to use cannot be selected.
  • Page 41 Press v/V to select the method used to save the image. If you select [Save as new image], the image is saved as a new image. When you select [Overwrite], the image is overwritten. A confirmation screen is displayed when you select [Overwrite]. Go to step 7.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Image Size And Position

    Adjusting the image size and position Enlarging/reducing an image You can enlarge or reduce an image in single view mode. To enlarge an image, press (zoom in) on the remote control. To reduce an enlarged image, press (zoom out). Each press of the button enlarges the image further.

  • Page 43: Using The Creativeedit Function

    Tips • For an internal memory image, image rotation data will be retained even after the power is turned off. • You can rotate the image of the index image display. Using the CreativeEdit function You can enjoy decorated images using the CreativeEdit function.
  • Page 44 Select an image. When you select a template with multiple images, repeat the procedures below to select an image for each area. Image area Press /b/v/V to select an image area, then press The index view is displayed. Press /b/v/V to select the desired image, then press The window used for adjusting the image is displayed.
  • Page 45 Items Procedures Select the desired stamp with B/b/v/V, and then press Saves the edited image on a memory card, external device, or in internal memory. Finishes the making Scrapbook. x Superimposing a stamp Press B/b to select (Stamp) and then press The window used for selecting a stamp is displayed.

  • Page 46: Making A Calendar

    Select a font. Press B/b/v/V to select [FONT] and then press repeatedly until the desired font appears. You can select from 5 fonts: Gothic, rounded Gothic, Italic, rounded Italic, and hand-writing-style. Note You cannot specify multiple fonts for a sequence of characters input. All the lines of characters are input in the identical font.
  • Page 47 Set the calendar. Press /b/v/V to select the calendar area and press The calendar setting window is displayed. Press v/V to select the item that you want to set, and then press Item Settings/Procedures Start M/Y Set the first month and the year starting the calendar.

  • Page 48: Superimposing A Message On An Image

    Superimposing a message on an image To superimpose handwritten characters or an illustration, draw them with a black ink pen on a sheet of white paper, shoot them with a digital camera, and save the image on a memory card. On the history of handwritten characters or illustrations A total of 12 handwritten illustrations or input...
  • Page 49 If necessary, trim the image. When you do not want to trim an image, press To specify the trimmed portion Press /b/v/V to select trimming tool, and press Press /b/v/V to move the cursor to the position that you want to specify as the beginning point of the trimmed area, then press Repeat the same procedures to specify...

  • Page 50: Adding A Frame

    Adding a frame From the CreativeEdit menu (page 43), press B/b/v/V to select (Frame) and then press The Frame templates are displayed. Press B/b/v/V to select the desired frame, then press The index view is displayed. Press B/b/v/V to select the desired image, then press The image adjustment window is displayed.

  • Page 51: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function

    Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function The timer function to turn the photo frame on/ off automatically can be set. Main power needs to be switched ON for this function. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.

  • Page 52: Using The Alarm Function

    zone changes to gray, after you select the blue time zone and then press The power supply of the photo frame is turned off while it is in the gray time zone. The power is turned off automatically at the time you set for [Auto power OFF] when you are using the photo frame.

  • Page 53: Setting The Time To Be Alarmed

    You can change the following settings. • Slideshow Settings • Image Quality • Alarm Setting • Auto power ON/OFF • Date/time settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF etc,.) • Language setting • Initialize Setting procedure Press MENU.
  • Page 54 Press v/V to select the item you want to change and then press The setting screen of the selected item is displayed. For example, when [Slideshow Settings] is selected. Press v/V to select the item you want to change and then press This enables you to set each of the items (page 55).

  • Page 55: Items To Set

    Items to set Item Setting Slideshow Refer to “Enjoying a slideshow” (page 29). Settings Image Quality Picture mode Auto Touch-up Setting Alarm Setting Sets the time for the alarm to sound. (.page 52) Auto power Sets the timer function which turns the power supply of the photo frame on or off, ON/OFF automatically.
  • Page 56 TV's input automatically to its video mode so that the images are displayed, and operating the photo frame with the TV's remote control. ON*/OFF: You can set whether the photo frame's Sony logo lights or not. Displays the version of the firmware of the photo frame. Memory...
  • Page 57 Item Setting Initialize Format internal memory Reset Description You can format the internal memory. Notes • All the images added to the internal memory will be deleted. • Do not format the internal memory by using a connection to a PC or other external device.

  • Page 58: Connecting To A High Definition Tv To View Images

    “PhotoTV HD” is a function for expressing subtle textures and color tones in high definition, giving the appearance of real photos. You can combine Sony devices that support “PhotoTV HD” together to enjoy photos at beautiful full HD quality. You can...
  • Page 59 Notes • We cannot guarantee operation with all types of televisions. • When the remote control of your Sony TV is equipped with a link menu button, you can use the remote control to operate the photo frame. Otherwise, you cannot use a TV remote control to operate the photo frame.
  • Page 60 What is “BRAVIA Sync” The “BRAVIA Sync” is a name of a feature of Sony products that uses the HDMI control signals and enables you to control linked operations of a “BRAVIA Sync”-ready product from a BRAVIA control unit.

  • Page 61: Operating An External Device Connected To The Photo Frame

    • Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn the photo frame and external device off while the access lamp on the external device is flashing. Doing so may damage the data stored on the external device. Sony assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data.

  • Page 62: Using An External Device (With Bluetooth)

    Bluetooth adaptor is connected. Transfer an image from the Bluetooth-compliant mobile phone, or other device to the photo frame. The image transferred is saved on the internal memory. Note You cannot transfer an image to the memory card of a digital photo frame.
  • Page 63 • We cannot guarantee that this product works with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. • Sony cannot assume any responsibility for any information leakage that may be caused by the use of Bluetooth communications. • Sony cannot accept responsibilities for any failure...

  • Page 64: Using An External Device (With A Computer)

    • The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable when connected to PC or Sony digital photo printer. When other devices are connected to the photo frame, these devices may not recognize the internal memory of the photo frame.

  • Page 65: Disconnecting Your Computer

    Move the cursor in this window and right click, and then click [New] - [Folder]. Name this new folder. In this manual, the folder name “sony” is used as an example. Double click to open this “sony” folder. Open the folder that contains the...

  • Page 66: Error Messages

    Error messages If an error message appears If an error occurs, one of the following error messages may be displayed on the LCD screen of the photo frame. Follow the corresponding solution below to solve the problem. Error message No Memory Stick. / No CompactFlash card.
  • Page 67 Error message Error reading the Memory Stick. / Error reading the CompactFlash card. / Error reading the SD Memory Card. / Error reading the xD-Picture Card. / Error reading the internal memory./ Error reading the External Device. Write error in the Memory Stick. / Write error in the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If trouble occurs Before submitting the photo frame for repair, try using the following guidance to solve the problem. If the problem persists, consult with your Sony dealer or Sony service facilities. Power supply Symptom Check item The power cannot •...
  • Page 69 Symptom Check item Some images are • Are the images displayed in not displayed. the index view? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? • Were the images created with an application on a computer? • Does the mark displayed below appear in the index view? •...

  • Page 70: Saving And Deleting Images

    Symptom Check item The file name is • Did you rename the file with not displayed a computer or other device? properly. Saving and deleting images Symptom Check item Cannot save an • Is the memory card write- image. protected? •...

  • Page 71: Photo Frame

    Symptom Check item Cannot delete an • Is the memory card write- image. protected? • Is the write-protect switch of the memory card in the [LOCK] position? • Are you using a “Memory Stick-ROM”? • Is this image protected? An image was deleted accidentally.

  • Page 72: Remote Control

    Remote control Symptom Check item Nothing happens • Is the battery inserted in the even if you operate remote control properly? the remote control. • Is there a protective sheet inserted? Cause/Solutions c Replace the battery. (.page 14) c Insert a battery. (.page 14) c Insert a battery in the proper orientation.

  • Page 73: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions Safety • Be careful not to set or drop any heavy objects on the power cord, or to damage the power cord in any way. Never operate this photo frame with a damaged power cord. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the photo frame and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

  • Page 74: Restrictions On Duplication

    The photo frame supports FAT32. The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 16 GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media.

  • Page 75: Compactflash Card

    Sony using authentication and encryption. The photo frame does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer. Notes on use • For the latest information on the “Memory Stick” types that the photo frame supports, see the “Memory Stick” compatibility information on the Sony web site: http://www.memorystick.com/en/support/...

  • Page 76: Notes On Using A Memory Card

    • CompactFlash Memory Card (Type I/ Type II) and CF+Card (Type I/Type II)- compatible CompactFlash Card You can also use the Smart Media card by using a commercially available CompactFlash card adaptor However, we do not guarantee proper operations for all types of CompactFlash cards. Use a CompactFlash card with a power specification of 3.3V or 3.3V/5V.

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: DPF-X1000N: 10.2 inches, TFT active matrix DPF-V1000N: 10.2 inches, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: DPF-X1000N: 1,843,200 (1024 × 3(RGB) × 600) dots DPF-V1000N: 1,843,200 (1024 × 3(RGB) × 600) dots Display aspect ratio 16:10 Effective display area...
  • Page 78 : Approximate number is shown when the images taken by 2 000 000 pixels equivalent camera are saved. The value may vary depending on the shooting condition. inches) Customer support home page inches) The latest support information is available at the following home page address: http://www.sony.net/...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index AC adaptor 17 Accessories 10 Adding to the internal memory 32 Alarm 52, 55 Associated file 28 Auto power ON/OFF 55 Auto power on/off 51 Auto Touch-up 40 Bluetooth 62 Calendar 20 Changing the settings 53 Cleaning 73 Connecting Computer 64 External device 61 TV 58...
  • Page 80 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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