4-259-436-12 (1) Before operation Digital Photo Frame Basic operations Advanced operations DPF-XR100/VR100 Using with a computer Error messages Troubleshooting Additional information Digital Photo Frame Handbook © 2010 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...............................................4 Features ..........................................5 Identifying the parts .......................8 x Digital photo frame ..................... 8 x Remote control ............................ 9 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ........10 Setting the stand ..........................12 Turning the photo frame on ..........13 Setting the current time ................
Using with a computer Connecting to a computer ............51 System requirements ......................51 Connecting to a computer to exchange images ...........................................51 Disconnecting your computer ........52 Error messages If an error message appears .........53 Troubleshooting If trouble occurs ...........................55 Additional information About memory cards ....................60 “Memory Stick” ..............................60 SD memory card ..........................
Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-XR100/VR100 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer.
Features Before operation x Support for various memory cards* Supports various memory cards and other devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD memory card, xDPicture Card, and USB memory. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera, and you will be able to view the images immediatel (pages 15, 60). x Various slideshow styles The displayed image can be switched automatically as though you are turning the pages of an album yourself.
x Exporting images You can export images in the internal memory to your memory card (page 33). x Alarm function You are notified at the specified time on the specified day of the week with an audio alarm and alarm display (page 41). x Automatic rotation of images The photo frame automatically rotates images to their proper orientation. Images are also automatically rotated when the photo frame is set in either the portrait or landscape position (page 12).
x Hanging on a wall You can hang the photo frame on the wall (supplied Operating Instructions, “Stand – To display the photo frame on the wall”).
Identifying the parts x Digital photo frame Front LCD screen Remote sensor Sony logo (page 13) Rear VIEW MODE button (page 16) 1 (on/standby) button Standby indicator Access lamp Memory card slot (page 15) MENU button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons, ENTER ( ) button BACK button 8 GB
USB Mini-B connector (page 51) USB A connector (page 49) HDMI OUT connector (page 47) (DPF-XR100 only) Reset switch (page 58) Before operation DC IN 9V jack Stand Holes for hanging unit on the wall x Remote control VIEW MODE buttons 1 (on/standby) button SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button CLOCK ( ) button SINGLE button INDEX ( ) button MENU button Zoom in ( ) button Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons BACK button ENTER ( ) button Zoom out ( ) button MARKING ( ) button IMPORT ( ) button SORT button DELETE ( ) bu
Basic operations Preparing the remote control The supplied lithium battery (CR2025) has already been inserted into the remote control. Pull out the protective sheet before use as shown in the figure. Replacing the battery of the remote control If the remote control stops working, replace the battery (CR2025 lithium battery) with a new one. 1 Press the tab in. 2 Pull the battery holder out.
• Incorrect use of the battery may cause leaking and corrosion. – Do not recharge the battery. – When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the remote control to prevent leaking and corrosion. – Incorrectly inserting, shorting, dismantling, or heating the battery, or throwing it into a fire may cause the battery to rupture or leak.
Setting the stand 1 2 Hold the photo frame tightly and insert the stand straight into the screw hole on the rear panel. Screw the stand into the screw hole firmly until the stand stops turning. Setting to portrait or landscape orientation You can set the photo frame to portrait or landscape orientation by rotating it without moving the stand.
Turning the photo frame on Operations in an initial state When the photo frame is turned on without a memory card loaded or other device connected, the initial display below appears on the screen. When you have already turned on your photo frame by connecting it to the AC power source, skip to the next section. Turning on the power If the photo frame is not operated for a certain period of time, the demo mode is displayed.
2 Press B/b to select hour, minute, and Setting the current time 1 2 3 second, press v/V to select a value, then press . 7 Press MENU. 1 Press v/V to select [Date Display Order], Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. and press . • Y-M-D • M-D-Y • D-M-Y Press v/V to select [Date/time Settings] and press . 1 Press v/V to select [World Clock Settings] and press . press . 3 Press v/V to select the region where you are living and press . 4 Press v/V to select [Local DST] and press .
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. If the access lamp does not flash, reinsert the memory card after checking the label side of the memory card.
Changing the display You can change the view style by pressing the VIEW MODE buttons. 1 Press the button corresponding to view mode you want to select. VIEW MODE buttons The display changes to selected view mode. . 1 Slideshow (page 17) 2 Clock and Calendar (page 19) 3 Single image display (page 20) Tip When using the buttons on the photo frame, press VIEW MODE on the upper back of the LCD screen. 2 Select a style with B/b and press . The display changes to the selected view style.
Slideshow display Display Style Description Images are displayed on a single screen, one after another. Slideshow Single view Displays multiple images at the same time. Displays images, one after another, while showing the current date and time. Clock view/World Clock Displays images, one after another, while showing a calendar. The current date and time are displayed. Calendar view Displays images, one after another, while showing the shooting date and time.
Tips • If no memory card is inserted, or no images are saved in internal memory, demonstration mode starts automatically. Demonstration mode ends if a memory card with images saved is inserted or a button other than 1 (on/standby) is pressed. • For details on the playback order in a slideshow display, see page 45. • You can set the interval, color effect, or display mode when you select the slideshow display. See “Changing the settings of the slideshow” (page 24).
Clock and Calendar display Clock2 Clock3 Clock4 Clock6 Clock7 Clock8 Clock9 Calendar1 Calendar2 World Clock 1 World Clock 2 World Clock 3 Lunar Calendar (when you select [Simplified Chinese] in [Language Setting]) Arabic Calendar (when you select [Arabic] in [Language Setting]) Farsi Calendar (when you select [Persian] in [Language Setting]) Clock5 Basic operations Clock1 Note You can select only the Settings or Slideshow tab when the Clock and Calendar display is shown.
Single view mode (single image display) Display Style Description Displays an entire image in the screen. You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b. Entire image Displays an image over the whole screen. (Depending on the aspect ratio of the recorded image, the border of the image may only be partially displayed.) You can switch the images to be displayed by pressing B/b.
About the information displayed on the screen 3Image number (folder-file number) This is displayed if the image is DCF compliant. If the image does not comply with DCF, 10 characters from the beginning of the file are displayed. 4 Image details 1 Setting information Icons Meaning Protect indication Associated file indication (Displayed when there is an associated file such as a video file or a miniature e-mail image file.) Displays when you have registered a mark.
Index image display Playing a video file 1 The operations described in this section are based on those with the buttons on the supplied remote control. Press (INDEX) while the photo frame is in single image or slideshow display mode. A list of thumbnails is displayed. 1 Select a video file. 1 Press SINGLE. 2 Press B/b to select the desired style and press . 3 Press B/b to advance/reverse the files to select a video file you want to play.
To stop playback Press BACK while a video file is being played. Notes • You cannot play the following type of video file: – Video files with copyright protection Basic operations – Video files that exceed the maximum number of pixels either in width or height • If the photo frame is connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, audio, operating sound and alarm will be output from the TV, not from the photo frame. Adjust the volume on the TV.
Advanced operations Enjoying a slideshow 1 Press (SLIDE-SHOW). Tip Changing the settings of the slideshow 1 2 When using the buttons on the photo frame, press VIEW MODE on the upper back of the LCD screen and press v/V to select Slideshow. 3 2 Press B/b to select the desired style and press . Press MENU. Press B/b to select the [Slideshow Settings] tab. Press v/V to select the item you want to change and press . See the tables on the next page for details on the setting items.
*: Factory default settings Item Setting Description Slideshow Settings Photo Interval 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. Video Duration Set the interval based on playback time from the beginning of the file. Set a value from among First 15 sec., First 30 sec., First 1 min., First 3 min. and First 5 min.* each from the beginning of the file.
*: Factory default settings Item Setting Description Slideshow Settings Optimize Speaker Output ON* Digital signal processing optimizes audio output. OFF Audio output is not optimized.
Playing a slideshow with background music Importing a music file 1 2 3 5 6 Insert a memory card that contains a music file into the photo frame. 1 Press MENU then B/b to select the [Slideshow Settings] tab. 2 Press v/V to select [Import BGM] and press . 3 Press v/V to select the memory card inserted in step 1. 4 A check mark (✔) is displayed next to the selected file. 5 Repeat step 5 when you want to select two or more files. Tip 8 Press MENU after you finish selecting the music file(s).
[BGM OFF]: Background music is not played while a slideshow of photos is run. Refresh mode Sound for Videos [Video sound]: Audio recorded in a video file is played while a slideshow of a video file is run. 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. [BGM]: Background music is played while a slideshow of a video file is run. [OFF]: No audio is played while a slideshow of a video file is run.
Maintenance mode firmware, access and view: http://www.sony.net/ You can update the firmware of your photo frame or initialize its system in this mode. Initialize system: The operation screen is displayed. Go to “Initializing the system” below. Tip Initializing the system 1 Press B/b to select [Yes] in the System initialization screen and press .
3 4 Press the reset switch on the rear panel of the photo frame using a small, thin object, etc. Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame to turn it on. Importing images from a memory card to internal memory The system of the photo frame starts. Tip It may take 1minute for the system to start for the first time after initialization. You can use the photo frame as a digital album by saving important images in the internal memory.
Slideshow display 3 Press B/b/v/V to select the image to be imported from the image list and press . A check mark (✔) is added to the selected image. If you want to import multiple images at a time, repeat this step. 2 Press v/V to select [Import this image], [Import multiple images] or [Import all images] and press . If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press . A check mark (✔) disappears.
Tip A new folder is created automatically when you select [New folder]. 6 Press v/V to select [Yes] and press . The image is saved in the specified folder in the internal memory. 7 Press when the confirmation screen is displayed. Specifying the playback device You can specify whether to display images on a memory card or in internal memory. 1 Press SELECT DEVICE. Notes • “Import to the internal memory” is not available for images in the internal memory.
Exporting an image from the internal memory to a memory card 5 2 3 Press MENU when an image stored in the internal memory is displayed on the screen. Press B/b to select the tab. (Editing) Press v/V to select [Export] and press . Single view mode (Single image display) 6 The screen for selecting the memory card to which the image is exported is displayed. 7 4 Press MENU. Press v/V to select a memory card to which the image is exported, and press .
8 Press v/V to select a destination folder and press . The confirmation screen for exporting the image is displayed. Deleting an image 1 Press (DELETE) when an image is displayed on the screen. Tip If using the buttons on the photo frame, press MENU, select the (Editing) tab with B/b, select [Delete] with v/V, and press . 2 If you select [Delete this image], the image currently displayed is deleted. Go to step 5. (This item cannot be selected on the slideshow display.
4 Press MENU. 5 The delete confirmation screen is displayed. Registering a mark Press v/V to select [Yes] and press . You can produce a slideshow only with images which have been selected beforehand and have been marked. You can easily check the images with marks using the index image display or single view mode. The image is deleted. 6 Press when the confirmation screen is displayed. 1 Notes • Avoid doing the following while an image is being deleted.
4 Press B/b/v/V to select the image to be marked from the image list, and press . A check mark (✔) is added to the selected image. If you want to mark multiple images at a time, repeat this step. If you want to clear the selection, select the image and press . A check mark (✔) disappears from the image. About image sorting in the image list When sorting is activated: Lists all images that meet the sorting criteria.
Sorting images You can sort images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card by event, folder, image orientation, marks, etc. 1 Press SORT when an image is displayed on the screen. Tip When using the buttons on the photo frame, press MENU, select the (Editing) tab with B/b, select [Sort] with v/V, and press . Select a sort style using v/V and press . Press MENU while the sorted images are displayed, select [Exit sort (show all photos)] and press .
Adjusting image size and orientation • It is not possible to enlarge an image using the buttons on the photo frame. • A video file cannot be enlarged or reduced. Rotating an image 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. You can enlarge an image to a maximum of 5 times the original scale.
• You can rotate the image of the index image display. • You cannot rotate a video file. 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. 1 2 4 Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab. Press v/V to select [Auto Power ON/ OFF] and press . Press v/V to select [Setup method] and press . Press v/V to select [Advanced], [Simple] or [Auto off], and press .
5 Press v to select [Time Setting], and press . [Simple] [Advanced] 1 Select an item for which you want to set 1 Press B/b/v/V to select the time you want to use the auto power on/off function. You can select the time in one-hour increments for each day of the week (from Monday to Sunday). When you select the time and press , the selected time zone changes to blue. During the time indicated in blue the power of the photo frame will be on.
Press v/V to select [2 hour] or [4 hour] and press . 6 Using the alarm function Press MENU. You can use the photo frame as an alarm clock. An alarm will sound and an alarm screen will be displayed to notify you when the specified alarm time on the specified day of the week arrives. 1 Set the alarm timer. 1 Press v/V to select [ON/OFF] and press . 2 Press v/V to select [ON] and press 2 . Set the alarm time. . 2 Press v/V to select the time and press . 3 Set the day of the week.
To turn off the alarm Press any button on the photo frame other than 1 (on/standby) button. Changing the settings You can change the following settings. Tips • To change the clock setting, see “Setting the current time” (page 14). • Power-OFF timer does not function while the alarm is sounding. Note An alarm sound is output from a TV when the photo frame is connected to the TV with an HDMI cable.
4 Press v/V to select the item you want to change and press . This enables you to set each of the items (page 44). Note When the photo frame is, for instance, displaying a slideshow, some settings of some items cannot be changed. They are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. 5 Press v/V to select a setting value and press . 6 Advanced operations Each time you press v/V, the setting value changes. In the case of a numerical value, press V to increase the value and press v to decrease it.
Items to set *: Factory default settings Item Setting Picture mode Portrait Description Displays an image with optimum contrast and natural color. Standard* Displays an image impressively and with enhanced color. Vivid Displays an image more vividly using high chroma saturation and sharpness. Alarm Settings Sets the alarm function (page 41). Auto Power ON/OFF Sets the timer function which turns the power of the photo frame on or off automatically.
*: Factory default settings Item Setting Description General Settings Listing Order Sets the display order of images. This setting affects the order in [Slideshow Settings]. Displays images in order of shooting date. Shoot. Date Note Shoot. Date is not displayed for video files. Number Order* LCD backlight Sets the brightness of the backlight of the LCD screen to a level from 1 to 10*. Beep ON*/OFF: Sets the beep sound on/off.
*: Factory default settings Item Setting Description Initialize Format internal memory 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 other devices such as a computer. Initialize settings 46 GB Returns all settings to their factory defaults except for the current date and time setting of [Date/time Settings].
Connecting to a highdefinition TV (DPFXR100 only) 3 Connect the HDMI OUT connector (A type connector) of the photo frame and the HDMI IN connector of the TV. Connecting to a highdefinition TV The photo frame is capable of HDMI output. If you connect the photo frame to a TV with an HDMI input, you can display images in higher definition on the TV. The photo frame supports “PhotoTV HD”.
Notes • Operation is not guaranteed with all TVs. • If you connect a TV, the LCD screen of the photo frame turns off. • If the photo frame is connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, audio, operating sound and alarm will be output from the TV, not from the photo frame. Adjust the volume on the TV. • If [Control for HDMI] is set to off in the TV settings, the input is not changed automatically. The setting method differs depending on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Note With the TV’s remote control, you cannot perform the following operations: • Zooming in/Zooming out • Crop and save • Import/Export/Sort/Marking/Delete • Select BGM/Import BGM/Delete BGM On control for HDMI Note You can connect a mass-storage-compatible digital camera, USB memory device, photo storage device, or other external device to the photo frame and display an image directly from the external device. Notes • We cannot guarantee connection with all types of external devices.
External memory or other external device 5 Select the playback device (page 32). An image in the device is displayed on the screen. For details on the slideshow, see page 24. For details on adding images to the internal memory, see page 30. Notes • When using a commercially available USB cable, use an A-Type USB cable that is less than 3 meters long. • 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.
Using with a computer Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer allows you to view images in the internal memory of the photo frame with a computer and copy them to a computer and to copy images from a computer to the photo frame. Connecting to a computer to exchange images Note This section shows an example for a connection for Microsoft Windows Vista. Depending on the OS you use, the screen display and procedures may vary.
4 When the [AutoPlay] window appears on the computer display, click [Open folder to view files]. If the [AutoPlay] window does not appear, click [Computer (My Computer)] in the Start menu, then open the removable disc. 5 Move the cursor in this window and right-click, then click [New] [Folder]. Name this new folder. In this manual, the folder name “sony” is used as an example. • Image files made or edited on a computer may not be displayed.
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 Meaning/Solutions No Memory Stick. / No CompactFlash card. / No SD Memory Card. / No xD-Picture Card. / No External Device. • A memory card is not inserted in a slot. Or, an external device is not connected to the USB A connector. Insert a memory card in the corresponding slot.
Error message Meaning/Solutions Error reading the Memory Stick. / • An error has occurred. If this error message is displayed Error reading the CompactFlash frequently, check the status of the memory card or external card. / Error reading the SD device with a device other than the photo frame. Memory Card. / Error reading the • For an external device: xD-Picture Card. / Error reading The external device may be write-protected. Cancel the the internal memory.
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 Cause/Solutions The power is not turned on. • Is the AC power plug inserted correctly? c Insert the power plug properly.
Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions Some images are not displayed. • Are the images displayed in the index view? c If an image is displayed in the index view but cannot be displayed as single image, the image file may be damaged even though its thumbnail preview data is fine. c A file that is not compatible with DCF may not be displayed with the photo frame, even if it can be displayed with a computer.
Symptom Check item The file name is not displayed properly. • Did you rename the file with c If you named or renamed the file on your a computer or other device? computer and the file name includes characters other than alphanumeric characters, the file name may not be displayed properly on the photo frame. Also, for a file created on a computer or other device, a maximum of ten characters from the beginning of the file name can be displayed.
Symptom Check item An image was deleted accidentally. Cause/Solutions — c An image cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Connecting a digital camera or other external device Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions The camera is connected but nothing is displayed. • Is the cable connected properly? c Connect the cable properly. • Is the photo frame turned on? c Turn both the photo frame and the camera. Nothing happens even if the USB cable is disconnected and then re-connected.
Remote control Symptom Check item Cause/Solutions Nothing happens • Is the battery inserted in the even if you operate remote control properly? the remote control. — • Is there a protective sheet inserted? c Replace the battery (page 10). c Insert a battery (page 10). c Insert a battery in the proper orientation (page 10). c Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo frame (page 10). c Remove any obstruction between the remote control and the remote sensor.
Additional information About memory cards “Memory Stick” Notes on use Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used with the photo frame With the photo frame, you can use the following types of “Memory Stick”*1: Type of “Memory Stick” Displaying Deleting/ Saving “Memory Stick”*2 (Not compatible with “MagicGate”) OK OK “Memory Stick”*2 (Compatible with “MagicGate”) OK*5 OK*5 “MagicGate Memory Stick”*2 OK*5 OK*5 “Memory Stick PRO”*2 OK*5 OK*5 “Memory Stick PRO-HG”*2 OK*5*6 OK*5*6 “Memory Stick
SD memory card The SD memory card slot of the photo frame allows you to use the following: • SD memory card*1 • miniSD card, microSD card (An adaptor is necessary.)*2 • SDHC memory card*3 • miniSDHC card, microSDHC card (An adaptor is necessary.)*2 • SDXC memory card*4 • MMC standard memory card*5 We do not guarantee proper operations for all types of SD memory cards and MMC standard memory cards.
• When you carry or store a card, put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not touch the terminal of a card with your hand or a metal object. • Do not strike, bend or drop a card. • Do not disassemble or modify a card. • Do not expose a card to water.
Additional information Index A Access lamp 8, 15 Alarm 41, 44 Associated file 21 Auto Power ON/OFF 39, 44 Advanced 40 Auto off 40 Simple 40 C Changing the settings 42 Clock and calendar display 19 Color effect 25 Connecting Computer 51 External device 49 TV 47 Control for HDMI 45 D Date/time settings 14, 44 Deleting an image 34 Display Mode 25 Enlarging and reducing an image size 38 Error messages 53 Exporting an image 33 F Factory default settings 43, 44 Features 5 Format internal memory 35, 46 G Gen
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