Sony HDMS-S1D Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sony Manuals
  4. Digital Photo Frame
  5. HDMS-S1D - 80GB Digital Photo Album
  6. Operating instructions manual

Sony HDMS-S1D Operating Instructions Manual

Digital photo album high definition media storage
Hide thumbs Also See for HDMS-S1D:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Enlarged version
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.
Printed in Japan
3-274-542-12(1)
High Definition Media Storage
HDMS-S1D
Operating Instructions
C 2007 Sony Corporation
3-274-542-12(1)
Preparations
Importing Photos
Enjoying Photos
Editing Photos
Exporting Photos
Printing Photos
Connecting to
a Computer
Setting Up the Unit
Additional
Information
Thank you for purchasing the High Definition Media
Storage HDMS-S1D.
This document explains how to prepare your unit
for use. Before operating the unit, please read this
document thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sony HDMS-S1D

Summary of Contents for Sony HDMS-S1D

  • Page 1 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)- free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan High Definition Media Storage HDMS-S1D Operating Instructions 3-274-542-12(1) C 2007 Sony Corporation 3-274-542-12(1) Preparations Importing Photos Enjoying Photos Editing Photos Exporting Photos Printing Photos...

  • Page 2: Warning

    WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
  • Page 3 If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or http://www.sony.com/service. The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...

  • Page 4: Notes About The Discs

    Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
  • Page 5 The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space. It is highly recommended to regularly back up the contents of the hard disk. Sony Corporation does not accept any liability for any data loss.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ... 2 Notes About the Discs ... 4 Precautions ... 4 Main Features ... 8 Guide to the Display Operations ... 10 Preparations Unpacking ... 12 Preparing the Remote ... 12 Controlling a TV with the remote ...
  • Page 7 Exporting Photos Exporting to Memory Cards or Discs ... 47 Printing Photos Printing Photos Using a PictBridge Printer ... 48 Connecting to a Computer Preparing the Unit and the Computer ... 50 Connecting with a USB cable ...50 Connecting to the network ...51 Importing/Exporting Photos to/ from a Computer ...

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Main Features Easy photo import procedure Enjoying “x-ScrapBook” When photos are imported to the unit, “x-ScrapBook” albums are automatically created. You can change the wallpaper or edit an “x-ScrapBook” of your own. See “Enjoying Photo Albums (“x-ScrapBook”)” (page 32). Enjoying “x-Pict Story HD” For photos shot with a digital still camera, you can select to: Import all photos to the unit (page 22).
  • Page 9 The unit displays imported photos on a connected TV. You can enjoy better quality images by connecting with an HDMI cord. If you have a Sony “BRAVIA” TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy the best quality images in splendid colors suitable for your TV.

  • Page 10: Guide To The Display Operations

    Guide to the Display Operations INPUT INFO DISPLAY RETURN OPTIONS HOME MUTING Press HOME, and select an image or menu item using HOME x-ScrapBook x-Pict Story HD Photo Browser Settings To return to the previous display, press RETURN. dsc00618 Sat 11/ 3/2007 10:15:46AM 17/25 Types of displays HOME...
  • Page 11 : dsc06058 Shooting Time : Sun 7/ 1/2007 9:33:06 AM Resolution : 2592 1944 Size : 2.1 MB File Format Camera Manufacturer : SONY Model : DSC-T50 ISO Rating : 125 Shutter Speed : 1/40 second(s) Aperture : F3.5 Exposure Value : +0.0 EV...

  • Page 12: Preparations

    Preparations Unpacking Check that you have the following items. Should anything be missing, contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • AC power cord (1) • AC adaptor (AC-LX1M) (1) • Component video cord (Y, P •...

  • Page 13: Controlling A Tv With The Remote

    • The MUTING button can only be used on Sony TVs. • The INPUT button, used only on Sony TVs, can switch the TV’s input source. Press in Press in...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Tv

    [720p] or [1080i]. Using the HDMI Control function for “BRAVIA” Theatre Sync If you have a Sony TV with HDMI Control function, you can turn on your TV or change the TV’s input source automatically using the remote supplied with this unit. Set [HDMI Control] of [Unit Settings] to [On] (page 60).
  • Page 15 Viewing best quality images If you have a Sony TV compatible with “PhotoTV HD,” you can enjoy best quality images by the following connection and setting. Connect the unit to the TV using an HDMI cord (not supplied). Set the TV’s video setting to [VIDEO-A] mode.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Tv Using A Component Video Cord (Y, P B , P R )

    Connecting to your TV using a component video cord (Y, P Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using the supplied component video cord. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. Be sure to connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks using the supplied audio/ video cord.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Connect the supplied AC adaptor in the numeric order shown in the following illustration. When removing the adaptor, do so in reverse order. See also to “On AC adaptor” of “Precautions” (page 5). to DC IN 16V 480i/480p/ 720p/1080i DC IN...

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock When the unit is turned on for the first time, the date and time setting display will appear. Set the date and time according to the display. Select [Date] and press Press <, to select the month, date, or year, and then press Mm to set each item.

  • Page 19: Importing Photos

    Importing Photos Preparation to Import Photos to the Unit Inserting and removing a memory card Inserting a “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick Duo,” or SD Memory Card (SD) / Multi Media Card (MMC) / xD-Picture Card (xD) Insert a memory card into its corresponding memory card slot. If you use a “Memory Stick Micro”...
  • Page 20 To remove a CF / Microdrive Push the eject button all the way in, release it, and then pull the CF/Microdrive out. Push the eject button. CF/Microdrive Notes • When multiple memory cards are inserted while the unit is turned on, the card inserted first has priority to be recognized.

  • Page 21: Inserting And Removing A Disc

    Inserting and removing a disc For details on discs that can be used in the unit, see page 70. Before inserting a disc, turn on the unit. Press Z (open/close). The disc tray opens. Insert a disc. Press Z (open/close) again to close the disc tray. Connecting to USB device such as a digital still camera Connect a digital still camera to the USB jack on the front panel using a USB cable (not supplied).

  • Page 22: Importing All Photos To The Unit

    Importing All Photos to the Unit You can import photos from a memory card, disc, or digital still camera by simply pressing the IMPORT button. For subsequent importing, additional photos will be imported onto the unit without importing the previous contents again. Insert a memory card or disc containing photos (page 19).
  • Page 23 About album names and image storage locations When you import photos to the unit, all photos are stored in an automatically created album. When [Auto Group] of [Application Settings] is set to [On], an album name is automatically given according to the created order as [Album0001], [Album0002], and so on (page 60).

  • Page 24: Importing Selected Photos Or Folders To The Unit

    Importing Selected Photos or Folders to the Unit Importing a single photo to the unit Insert a memory card or disc containing photos (page 19). When importing from a digital still camera directly, connect to the USB jack (page 21). Press HOME.

  • Page 25: Importing Multiple Photos To The Unit

    Select an album to import to, and press To create a new album, select [New Album] and press Importing starts. Photo Importing Hints • To import the whole album (folder), select [Album Operations] – [Import] in step 6. • The unit displays up to 16 levels of a root directory on a media. Notes •...
  • Page 26 Select [YES] and press Select an album to import to, and press To create a new album, select [New Album] and press Importing starts. Hint When selecting [Multi-Album Operations] on step 1, you can select multiple albums (folders) to import. Note When selecting albums (folders) or photos and importing them, all the selected photos will be imported including photos previously imported.

  • Page 27: Enjoying Photos

    Enjoying Photos Viewing Photos (Photo Browser) Displays photos stored in the unit. Press HOME. Select [Photo Browser] and press Select [HDD] and press Photo Browser Sat 11/ 3/2007 Fri 11/ 2/2007 Select the photo you want to view, and press The selected photo appears in full screen.
  • Page 28 • It may take time to display depending on the file size. • The following photos cannot be played: – JPEG image files larger than 6,145 (width) × 4,097 (height). – Image files smaller than 63 dots (width or height). –...
  • Page 29 Items Details Create x-Pict Story HD Allows you to make an “x-Pict Story HD” (page 43). Copy Copies the album in which the selected photo is contained. Erase Erases the album that the selected photo is included (page 46). Divide Divides the album that the selected photo is included into two.

  • Page 30: Viewing Photos Stored In A Memory Card Or Disc

    Select [Enter] and press Photos are copied to the album created in step Viewing photos stored in a memory card or disc You can view photos stored in a memory card, disc, or digital still camera connected with an USB cable. Press HOME.

  • Page 31: Playing A Slideshow

    Playing a slideshow You can play photos in an album as a slideshow. The slideshow stops when all the photos in the album have been displayed. Large size photos may take time to display. After selecting a photo in step Browser)”...

  • Page 32: Enjoying Photo Albums ("X-Scrapbook")

    Enjoying Photo Albums (“x-ScrapBook”) Every time photos are imported, the unit automatically creates original photo albums (scrapbooks) using all photos. The unit can store up to 3,000 scrapbooks. Hint You can also set not to create “x-ScrapBook” albums automatically (page 60). Browsing the scrapbook Press HOME.
  • Page 33 Scrapbook viewing mode You can switch between Page mode and Cursor mode. To switch the mode, press OPTIONS during playback and select [Page Mode] or [Cursor Mode], then press Page Mode You can browse the entire scrapbook as if turning pages of a photo album. Press <...
  • Page 34 Available OPTIONS for Page mode Available options differ depending on the situation. Items Cursor Mode Cover Stop Music Settings Change Edit Theme Export Page Print Page Available OPTIONS for Cursor mode Available options differ depending on the situation. Items Change Edit Theme Music Settings...

  • Page 35: Editing The Scrapbook

    Items Erase Rename Change Theme Operations Set Icon Print Export View Info Editing the scrapbook To change the wallpaper (Change Theme) You can change the design theme of scrapbooks after creation. Press HOME. Select [x-ScrapBook] and press Select a scrapbook to edit, and press OPTIONS. Select [Operations] and press Select [Change Theme] and press x-ScrapBook - Select Theme...
  • Page 36 Hint You can change the theme by selecting [Edit]-[Change Theme] in the OPTIONS menu during playback. To add background music You can select from originally contained tracks in the unit. When you import favorite songs from music CDs to the unit, you can also use it for background music.

  • Page 37: Creating A Scrapbook Manually

    Creating a scrapbook manually You can create a new scrapbook for the album that you added photos to. Press HOME. Select [Photo Browser] and press Select [HDD] and press Photo Browser Sat 11/ 3/2007 Fri 11/ 2/2007 Select any photo in the album to make a scrapbook from, and press OPTIONS.

  • Page 38: Exporting Scrapbooks To A Memory Card Or Disc

    Exporting scrapbooks to a memory card or disc You can export all the photos used in the scrapbook and the scrapbook pages (each page saved as JPEG). For usable memory cards and discs, see “Supported Memory Card Types” (page 68) and “Supported Disc Types” (page 70). Press HOME.

  • Page 39: Erasing Scrapbooks

    Select [YES] and press Hints • When you select [Operations] – [Export] in steps 4 and 5 above, you can export a single scrapbook. • While playing a scrapbook in Page mode, you can export the scrapbook page you are viewing.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Advanced Slideshows ("X-Pict Story Hd")

    Enjoying Advanced Slideshows (“x-Pict Story HD”) Every time photos are imported, the unit automatically creates a HD (High Definition) quality slideshow with visual effects and original background music. The application recognizes the location of faces in the photos and applies visual effects accordingly. Music imported from a music CD can be used for background music.

  • Page 41: Editing The "X-Pict Story Hd" File

    To stop playback Press RETURN. Note Even when you add/erase photos to/from the album after creation, the “x-Pict Story HD” file remains unchanged. In this case, you can create a new “x-Pict Story HD” file manually (page 43). Available OPTIONS for the thumbnail screen Available options differ depending on the situation.
  • Page 42 To change background music or design theme You can select from originally contained tracks in the unit, or songs imported from your CDs. After step Select a track for background music. The display lists original tracks and up to 5 tracks last imported. Select Music Select music - when importing from CD, insert a disc.

  • Page 43: Creating A "X-Pict Story Hd" File Manually

    Press The edited “x-Pict Story HD” file plays for preview. When you select an original track for BGM in step be changed according to the music. The effect may be in sepia or monochrome, but is not a malfunction. When you select a track imported from a music CD, the effect will be changed according to the theme you select in step Select [Start] and press The BGM and design theme has been changed.

  • Page 44: Erasing "X-Pict Story Hd" Files

    Erasing “x-Pict Story HD” files You can erase unwanted “x-Pict Story HD” files. Even if you erase a “x-Pict Story HD” file, the original album remains. Press HOME. Select [x-Pict Story HD] and press Select the “x-Pict Story HD” file you want to erase and press OPTIONS.

  • Page 45: Editing Photos

    Editing Photos Labeling Photos or Albums The display for entering characters appears when you rename an album/ photo/scrapbook/“x-Pict Story HD” file. You can also use the connected USB keyboard. Entering characters Album 0 C D E Back Space Clear All M N O R S T Space...

  • Page 46: Erasing Albums Or Photos

    Erasing Albums or Photos Press HOME. Select [Photo Browser] and press Select [HDD] and press Select a photo in the album you want to erase and press OPTIONS. Photo Browser Photo Browser By Date (recent first) Sat 11/ 3/2007 Album0002 Fri 11/ 2/2007 Album0001 Select [Photo Operations] or...

  • Page 47: Exporting Photos

    Exporting Photos Exporting to Memory Cards or Discs You can export photos stored in the unit to a memory card or disc. For usable memory cards and discs, see “Supported Memory Card Types” (page 68) and “Supported Disc Types” (page 70). Insert a memory card or disc into the unit.

  • Page 48: Printing Photos Using A Pictbridge Printer

    Printing Photos Printing Photos Using a PictBridge Printer When you connect a PictBridge*- compatible printer to the unit, you can print photos or scrapbooks without using a computer. * PictBridge is a unified standard established by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
  • Page 49 • When you connect a printer with an LCD display, the printer may show a message such as “Unsupported USB device is detected,” but printing will still be performed. If you encounter a further problem, disconnect and connect the USB cable and reset the printer in step 6.

  • Page 50: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Preparing the Unit and the Computer You can connect this unit to a computer with a USB cable or a network cable. Computer environment • Windows Vista Ultimate • Windows Vista Business • Windows Vista Home Premium •...

  • Page 51: Connecting To The Network

    Connecting to the network Connect the unit and computer using a network cable. Connection differs depending on your network environment. to the LAN port LAN(10/100) 480i/480p/ 720p/1080i DC IN RESOLUTION LAN(10/100) VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the LAN port of Network cable the hub, router with...
  • Page 52 Check your usage environment To connect the unit to a computer, a network connector of the computer should not be used, or one or more ports should be available for a hub or router with hub. See the table below to check your connection, and make the necessary connections following “To connect the unit to the network”...
  • Page 53 When your computer is connected to the Internet without using a network (LAN) cable, or not connected to the Internet Connection Environment Unit Unit Unit Hint Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your ADSL modem, etc., to check if your modem is equipped with a router.
  • Page 54 To connect the unit to the network Connect the unit and computer using a network cable (not supplied) as illustrated below. You can also connect multiple computers. Example 1: When connecting using a router with hub (for connection C, D, G) Depending on the connecting environment, the configuration may vary.
  • Page 55 Example 2: When connecting using a hub (for connection B) Network cable (not supplied) to LAN port Computer 1 to LAN port Computer 2 Depending on the connecting environment, the configuration may vary. For details, consult your contracted (or contracting) connection service center. Use a hub compatible with 10BASE-T/100BASE-T.
  • Page 56 Example 3: When network connection of the computer is available (for connection E, F) Computer Note When connecting the unit and computer as illustrated above, the following settings are necessary. – Set the IP address of the computer to “Use a fixed IP address.” –...

  • Page 57: Importing/Exporting Photos To/From A Computer

    Importing/ Exporting Photos to/from a Computer By connecting to a computer, you can import/export photos in the unit via a USB cable or network cable from/to the computer. See “Preparing the Unit and the Computer” (page 50) for connection to the computer. To illustrate, this section explains how to exchange data between the unit and a computer running Windows XP...

  • Page 58: Importing Photos From A Computer Via A Network

    Importing photos from a computer via a network You can import photos stored in the computer to the unit via a network. Start the unit server by the procedure in “Connecting to the network” (page 51). Turn on the computer, and open [My Network].

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Unit

    Setting Up the Unit How to Set Up the Unit You can change various settings in the Setup menu screen. For details on setting options, see “Setting List.” Press HOME. Select [Settings] and press Settings Application Settings x-Pict Story Date Display Unit Settings Auto Creation (x-ScrapBook/x-Pict Story) Video Setup...

  • Page 60: Application Settings

    Application Settings The default setting is underlined. x-Pict Story Date Display Selects whether to display date information for “x-Pict Story HD” files. (On/Off) Auto Creation (x-ScrapBook/x- Pict Story) Selects whether to create a scrapbook and “x-Pict Story HD” file automatically when importing photos. (On/Off) x-ScrapBook Page Numbering Selects whether to display a page...

  • Page 61: Video Setup

    Select [Unit Settings] and press Select [Software Update] and press Select [YES] and press The update starts. The unit turns off and restarts automatically when the update is complete. Select [OK] and press Device Information Displays the software version and the approximate free space of the unit’s hard disk.

  • Page 62: Backup/Restore

    Album Backup Exports all the photos stored in the album to DVD. Note Should trouble occur with the hard disk, consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press Z (open/close) and insert the blank disc for backup.

  • Page 63: Initialization

    Select [YES] and press If you restore from multiple discs, replace the disc according to the messages on the screen. Initialization You can delete data in bulk to initialize the unit’s hard disk, disc, or memory card. Hint When the hard disk is initialized, only data is deleted.

  • Page 64: Additional Information

    Check the points listed here before contacting your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Refer also to the operating instructions of your computer.

  • Page 65: Usb Connection

    c It may take time to display depending on the file size. c The following photos cannot be played: • JPEG image files larger than 6,145 (width) × 4,097 (height). • Image files smaller than 63 dots (width or height). •...
  • Page 66 Remote commander (remote) The remote does not work. c Batteries are weak. c Point the remote at the remote sensor on this unit (page 12). c The remote is too far from the unit. The remote does not operate the c Batteries are weak.

  • Page 67: Wide Screen Mode

    Wide Screen Mode The unit can be set to correctly display on a 16:9 aspect ratio TV screen. If a photo is not correctly displayed on a 4:3 TV screen, change the setting as follows. TV screen Black bands are seen in the right and left of the screen and the image is enlarged vertically.

  • Page 68: Supported Memory Card Types

    *2 *3 *4 Note Do not insert any media or devices into the unit, other than those listed above. What is MagicGate? “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology developed by Sony. Maximum size (guaranteed) 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB...
  • Page 69 Notes on using “Memory Stick” • If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased. Terminal Write-protect switch Label area • Do not remove a “Memory Stick” while reading or writing data. • Data may be damaged if: –...

  • Page 70: Supported Disc Types

    Supported Disc Types The following discs can be used with this unit. Type of Disc DVD-ROM DVD-R (Ver2.0, 2.1 16x-speed max) a DVD-RW (Ver1.1, 1.2 6x-speed max) DVD+R (Up to 16x-speed discs) DVD+RW (Up to 8x-speed discs) DVD-R DL (Up to 8x-speed discs) DVD+R DL (Up to 8x-speed discs) CD-R CD-RW...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Storage capacity 80 GB (The capacity that can actually be used is approximately 76 GB due to the system management area on the hard disk. It will be displayed as 71 GB on your PC since it calculates 1 GB as 1,073,741,824 bytes.
  • Page 72 Stick”, “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, “Memory Stick Micro” and “M2” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “...

  • Page 73: Parts And Controls

    Parts and Controls For more information, see pages in parentheses. Front panel A "/1 (on/standby) button/ indicator (17) B Remote sensor (12) C “Memory Stick” slot (19) D SD / MMC / xD-Picture Card slot (19) E CompactFlash / Microdrive slot (19) CF/Microdrive EXPORT...
  • Page 74 Rear panel 480i/480p/ 720p/1080i RESOLUTION AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT A RESOLUTION switch (14, 61) B HDMI OUT jack (14) C LAN (10/100) jack (51) D USB jack (for connecting printer or computer) (48, E DC IN 16V (AC adaptor input) jack (17) DC IN LAN(10/100) VIDEO...
  • Page 75 Remote A INPUT button (13) B TV "/1 (on/standby) button (13) C INFO (information) button (10) D RETURN button (10) E "/1 (on/standby) button (17) F DISPLAY button (10) INPUT INFO DISPLAY RETURN OPTIONS HOME MUTING G M/m/</,, buttons (10) H OPTIONS button (10) I HOME button (10) J TV operation buttons (13)

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Words in blackets appear in the on-screen displays. AC adaptor 17 [Album Backup] 62 [Application Settings] 60 AUDIO OUT 16 [Auto Creation (x-ScrapBook/ x-Pict Story)] 60 [Auto Group] 60 [Backup/Restore] 62 Battery 12 x-Pict Story HD 42 x-ScrapBook 36 [Black Level] 61 “BRAVIA”...
  • Page 77 RETURN 10 [Rotate (left)] 28 [Rotate (right)] 28 [Sample] 60 Scrapbooks 32 SD Memory Card (SD) 19 [Server Startup] 51, 62 Setting list 59 Setting the clock 18 [Setup Initialization] 63 Slideshow 31 [Software Update] 60 Specifications 71 [Standard] 28 S-VIDEO OUT 16 Theme x-Pict Story HD 42...

Table of Contents