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Digital Photo
Frame
DPF-A72N/E72N/D72N
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DPF-A72N/E72N/D72N
Serial No. ________________________
Product lineup differ by country and region.
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-155-760-11 (1)
Before operation
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Using a computer
Error messages
Troubleshooting
Additional information
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Page 1: Digital Photo Frame
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DPF-A72N/E72N/D72N Serial No. ________________________ Product lineup differ by country and region. -
Page 2: Regulatory Information
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. - 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.
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Page 4: On Trademarks And Copyrights
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Sony shall assume no responsibility for any accidental or consequential damages or loss of the recording contents which may be caused by use or malfunction of the digital photo frame or memory card. -
Page 5: Notice For Users
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 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...8 Features ...9 Checking included items ...10 Identifying the parts ...11 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...14 Setting the stand ...15 To display the photo frame on the wall ...16 To exchange a panel (DPF-E72N only) ...17 Connecting to the AC power... - Page 7 Error messages If an error message appears ...49 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...51 Additional information Precautions ...55 On safety ...55 On installation ...55 On cleaning ...55 On restrictions on duplication ...56 Disposing of the photo frame ...56 About memory cards ...56 “Memory Stick”...
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Page 8: Before Operation
Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-A72N/E72N/D72N is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer. -
Page 9: Features
Features x Support for various memory cards Supports various memory cards, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card (DPF- D72N only), SD memory card, and xD- Picture Card. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera or other device, and you will be able to view the images immediately. -
Page 10: Checking Included Items
(.page 16) Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. • Digital photo frame (1) • Stand (1) • Remote control (1) • AC adaptor (1) • Exchangeable panel (2) (DPF-E72N only) • Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) •... -
Page 11: Identifying The Parts
Identifying the parts For details, see the pages indicated in the parentheses. The illustrations are of the DPF-D72N. The locations and names of buttons and connectors of the DPF-A72N/E72N are identical to those of the DPF-D72N, except that the DPF-A72N/ E72N are not equipped with CompactFlash card/Microdrive slot. -
Page 12: Menu Button
D CompactFlash card/Microdrive slot (.page 22) (DPF-D72N only) E 1 (on/standby) button F Standby indicator G MENU button Displays the menu. From the menu, you can operate the same functions as those of the buttons on the remote control, such as [Slideshow Settings], [Rotate], [Add to album] and [Date/time settings]. - Page 13 Remote control A VIEW MODE button (.page 23) B SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button (.page 23) C INDEX ( ) button (.page 23) D SINGLE ( ) button (.page 23) E MENU button F BACK button G 1 (on/standby) button H CLOCK ( ) button (.page 23) I Zoom in ( )/Zoom out ( ) buttons (.page 40)
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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
• Check whether the stand is stable. If the stand is not set properly, the photo frame may fall over. • DPF-A72N/D72N only: 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... -
Page 17: To Exchange A Panel (Dpf-E72N Only)
• 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. • Remove the stand and store it in the storage portion provided on the rear when you hang the photo frame on the wall. -
Page 18: Connecting To The Ac Power Source
Place an exchangeable panel to the photo frame, while aligning the hole on an exchangeable panel to the remote sensor of the photo frame. Remote sensor Press the four corners of the exchangeable panel to snap it into the photo frame. Connecting to the AC power source Insert the plug of the AC adaptor... - Page 19 AC plug, and then slide the AC plug into the AC adaptor main unit until it clicks into place. • If there is any problem with the AC adaptor main unit or AC plug, consult with your Sony service facilities for repair.
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Page 20: Turning The Photo Frame On
Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power. The standby indicator turns to green from red. The Sony logo on the front panel lights up (DPF- A72N/D72N only). Turning off the power Hold 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control until the power turns off. -
Page 21: Setting The Current Time
Setting the current time The clock of the photo frame needs to be adjusted in order to display an accurate time in the clock and calendar view modes. Press MENU. The menu screen is displayed. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. -
Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card Insert the memory card firmly into the corresponding slot with its label side facing toward you (when you are facing the back side of the photo frame). The access lamp flashes when the memory card is inserted correctly. Reinsert the memory card after checking the label side of the memory card if the access lamp does not flash. -
Page 23: 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 24: Slideshow Display
Slideshow display Group Image Style Single view Multi image view Slideshow Clock view Calendar view Time Machine (DPF-D72N only) Random view Tips • If the power is on, and no memory card is inserted, the images stored in internal memory are displayed. If no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. -
Page 25: Clock And Calendar Display
Clock and calendar display Clock 1 Clock 2 Clock 6 Clock 7 Clock 11 (DPF-D72N only) Calendar 1 Calendar 2 Lunar Calendar (when you select [Simplified Chinese] in [Language setting]) (DPF-D72N only) Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the clock and calendar are 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, the images stored in internal memory are displayed. If no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. -
Page 27: Index Image Display
Index image display Group Image Style Index1 Index Index2 Index3 Tips • A thumbnail is a small-sized image for index use that is recorded in the pictures taken by a digital camera. • If the power is on, and no memory card is inserted, the images in internal memory are displayed. -
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:. -
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 • The slideshow starts from the first image if you turn off the photo frame, or if you reset the photo frame. • 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.
- 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.
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Page 32: Refresh Mode (Dpf-D72N Only)
Refresh mode (DPF-D72N only) 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...
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Page 34: Exporting An Image
Press when the confirmation screen is displayed. Notes • Images in the internal memory cannot be added to the album. • Avoid doing the following while images are being added to the album of the internal memory. Doing so may damage the photo frame, memory card, or the data: –... - Page 35 Specify the image to export from the image list. About image searching in the image list (DPF-D72N only) 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.
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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 (Dpf-D72N Only)
• If deletion has started, the deleted image cannot be recovered even if you stop deletion. Delete images only after confirming you actually want to delete them. Tips • You can also use the MENU button on the photo frame. •... - 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.
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Page 39: Searching For An Image (Filtering) (Dpf-D72N Only)
Searching for an image (Filtering) (DPF-D72N only) 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 folder in which the image is saved, or mark, etc. -
Page 40: Specifying The Playback Device
Specifying the playback device You can specify a memory card 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: Rotating An Image
Rotating an image Press ROTATE ( ) on the remote control. Each press of the button rotates the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. Operate from the menu of the photo frame Press MENU in single display mode. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the tab. -
Page 42: Changing The Settings Of The Auto Power On/Off Function
Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function You can use the timer function to turn the photo frame on or off automatically when the photo frame is turned on. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. -
Page 43: Changing The Settings
Press B/b/v/V to select [OK]. Changing the settings You can change the following settings. • Slideshow Settings • Auto power ON/OFF • Date/time settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF etc,.) • Language setting • Initialize Setting procedure Press MENU. - Page 44 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 45).
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Page 45: Items To Set
Items to set Item Setting Slideshow Refer to “Enjoying a slideshow” (page 29). Settings Auto power Sets the timer function which turns the power supply of the photo frame on or off, ON/OFF automatically. You can use this function with the following settings. (.page 42) Simple Advanced (DPF-D72N... - Page 46 Saves images to the internal memory without compressing them. There is no deterioration, but you can save fewer images. 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...
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Page 47: Using 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 48: 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 49: 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 50 Error message The Memory Stick is read only. The Memory Stick is protected. Media format not supported. Cannot open the image. Meaning/Solutions • A “Memory Stick-ROM” is inserted. To save the images, use the “Memory Stick” recommended. • A protected “Memory Stick” is inserted. To edit and save the images, use an external device to remove protection.
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Page 51: 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 52 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? •...
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Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: Additional Information
Additional information Precautions On 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 56: On 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 57: Sd Memory Card
Sony using authentication and encryption. The photo frame does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer. Notes on use • Do not insert more than one “Memory Stick” at the same time, or this may cause trouble with the photo frame. -
Page 58: Compactflash Card (Dpf-D72N Only)
CompactFlash card (DPF-D72N only) The CompactFlash card slot of the photo frame allows you to use the following (DPF-D72N only): • CompactFlash Memory Card (Type I/ Type II) and CF+Card (Type I/Type II)- compatible CompactFlash Card • Microdrive You can also use the Smart Media card by using a commercially available CompactFlash card adaptor However, we do not guarantee proper... -
Page 59: Specifications
Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: 7.0 inches, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: DPF-D72N: 1,152,000 (800 × 3(RGB) × 480) dots DPF-A72N/E72N: 336,960 (480 × 3(RGB) × 234) dots Display aspect ratio DPF-A72N/E72N/D72N: 16:10 Effective display area DPF-A72N/E72N: 6.4 inches DPF-D72N: 6.8 inches LCD backlight life... - Page 60 3,140,000 pixels is automatically resized to an image equivalent to between 780,000 and 3,140,000 pixels. The resizing size cannot be selected. Customer support home page The latest support information is available at the following home page address: http://www.sony.net/...
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Page 61: Index
Index AC adaptor 18 Accessories 10 Adding to the internal memory 32 Associated file 28 Auto power ON/OFF 42, 45 Calendar 21 Changing the settings 43 Cleaning 55 Connecting AC power source 18 Computer 47 Date/time settings 21, 45 DC IN 5 V 18 Deleting an image 36 Display priority 22 Error messages 49... - Page 64 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...