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Parts identification

Surface

STANDBY lamp

The STANDBY lamp lights up while the power is turning on and when the display is turned off.

POWER switch/POWER lamp

Press to turn ON/OFF the power.

BRIGHT +/– button

Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Press + to brighten the picture.

Press – to darken the picture.

Speaker

Screw

Touchless sensor*

When the LCD screen is off and the STANDBY lamp lights up, you can turn the LCD screen on by placing your palm in front of the touchless sensor within 3 inch (about 7 cm).

When you remove your palm, the LCD screen turns on.

* If you place your palm in front of the touchless sensor for more than 10 seconds, the sensor does not work.

Color frame

The color frame can be switched to the other supplied color frame.

Rear

Screw

SLEEP switch

The sleep function is activated and the LCD screen turns off automatically at the predetermined set time as long as you do not perform any additional operation.

Set the operating time of playback (OFF, 30 MIN. or 60 MIN.).

Stand

When using the digital photo frame lengthwise, loosen the fixing screw, then rotate the stand 90° clockwise.

Change the angle of the digital photo frame using the two screws.

To change the color frame

1 Remove the 4 screws.

2 Remove the acrylic board.

3 Remove the color frame and replace with the other supplied color frame.

Self-diagnosis display

The digital photo frame has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the digital photo frame condition with five-digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the

LCD screen. If this occurs check the following code chart.

The five-digits display informs you of the digital photo frame’s current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the digital photo frame.

First three digits

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

C:32:ππ

Self-diagnosis display

•

C: ss: ss

You can reverse the digital photo frame malfunction yourself.

Cause and/or Corrective Action

• Trouble is with the hardware.

t Turn the power off and on again.

• An unformatted Memory Stick is installed.

t Format the Memory Stick.

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check them with the following list.

Message

NO MEMORY STICK

SYSTEM ERROR

MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR

MEMORY STICK

LOCKED

NO MEMORY SPACE

FILE ERROR

FILE PROTECT

NO FILE

Meaning/Remedy

•No Memory Stick has been inserted.

t Insert a Memory Stick.

•Trouble is with the hardware.

t Turn on the power again.

•Trouble is with the Memory Stick.

t Insert another Memory Stick.

•Failed to format the Memory Stick.

t Insert the proper Memory Stick.

•The tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK position.

t Set it to recording position.

•The Memory Stick is full, and cannot write the print marks.

t Delete images you do not want to keep.

•Failed in playing back images.

t Delete the file.

•The image is protected.

t Release protection of the image.

•No image has been recorded on the Memory Stick.

t Insert the recorded Memory Stick.

t Insert the proper Memory Stick.

LCD screen

Acrylic board

(Control panel)

ACCESS lamp

The ACCESS lamp lights up red while the unit is accessing the Memory Stick.

Caution

When the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never remove the Memory Stick.

Memory Stick slot

button

Displays the preceding image.

Nx button

Starts or pauses the slide show.

button

Displays the next image.

b (Left button)

ROTATE button

When playing back lengthwise or sideways images, rotate the image 90° clockwise to fit them on the LCD screen.

Note

When playing back the slide show or INDEX screen, you cannot rotate the images.

DISPLAY button

Press to display or turn off the indicators on the LCD screen. Each time you press this button, the indicators on the LCD screen change as follows:

Off t Current date and time t Information of the displayed image t Off

Control buttons v (MENU)

(Upper button)

Functions of the control buttons

You can execute the settings by pressing the control buttons. When an item is selected in the menu, the color of the item changes from blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press the control button z.

B (Right button)

V (Lower button) z (Press to execute.)

Note on the function of touchless sensor

You can set up this unit to turn off the LCD screen with the touchless sensor. While pressing the Nx button, press the power switch.

If you place your palm within 3 inch (about 7 cm) in front of the sensor for more than 3 seconds, when you remove your palm, the LCD screen will turn off.

Auto LCD screen off

If a image is constantly played back for more than 12 hours, and you do not perform any additional operation on the unit in that time, the LCD screen turns off automatically to prevent the image burn-in on the screen.

Specifications

System

Memory

LCD screen

Screen size

LCD panel

Total dot number

General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Operation temperature

Memory Stick

5.5 inch

TFT

224640 dots

8.4 V

During playback: 8.6 W

During standby: 1.7 W

32°F to + 104°F

(0°C to + 40°C)

Storage temperature

Dimensions

Mass

Speaker

Supplied accessories

– 4°F to + 140°F

(– 20°C to + 60°C)

Approx. 8

1 5 /

8

1 /

2

×

6 1 /

2

×

in. (215

×

162

×

40 mm) (w/h/d)

Approx. 2 lb. (900 g)

Dynamic Speaker

AC power adaptor,

AC-PLM3 (1)

Color frame (1)

Operating Instructions

(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Precautions

When images recorded with DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700 and images recorded with the other units are on the same Memory Stick, the images recorded with DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/

TRV900E or DSC-D700 are not played back.

The images processed with a computer may not be played back.

You cannot display INDEX screen, rotate images, and write print marks on the Memory Sticks recorded with DSC-D700.

To prevent warping or other damage to the digital photo frame, do not operate, place, or store the unit in any of the following locations:

•

Areas subject to extreme heat.

Do not leave the unit in a car parked in direct sunlight where a considerable rise in temperature could occur.

Do not leave the unit in other areas subject to direct sunlight or sources of high temperature, such as near a heating device.

•

Areas subject to strong vibrations.

•

Areas subject to strong magnetic fields or near magnets.

Keep the unit away from speakers, television sets, etc. as permanent erasure of Memory Stick data may result.

Notes on use

•

Do not operate the unit in locations where strong radio signals or other radiation is generated as displayed images may be adversely affected.

•

Do not drop or otherwise allow any mechanical shock to the unit.

•

Do not operate the unit near television sets or AM radio receivers as this unit may cause interference.

•

Do not allow metal objects to make contact with the metal parts of the unit or connecting plate as a short may occur resulting in damage to the unit.

•

Do not operate the unit in areas subject to direct sunlight as the touchless sensor may not operate correctly.

On cleaning

•

Clean the unit with a soft cloth or tissue.

•

Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

•

Clean the unit with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

•

Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as it may mar the finish of the casing.

About LCD screen

The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use.

Digital Photo Frame

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on 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. PHD-A55

Serial No.

PHD-A55

Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in Japan

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO

PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied AC power cord must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Wall outlet

AC-PLM3

AC plug adaptor

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to

BS 1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

For the customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

92/31/EEC

This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

•

Residential area

•

Business district

•

Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital photo frame.

Prepare the power source

to a wall outlet

Note on the AC power adaptor

Use only the AC-power adaptor supplied. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Prepare the Memory Stick

Open the control panel and insert a Memory Stick with recorded images with the V mark facing front.

You can use the buttons on the edge of the control panel when the panel is closed.

Setting the date and time

When you use the digital photo frame first, set the date and time. If they are not set, the CLOCK SET screen in step 4 appears whenever you turn the unit on.

1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.

2 Press v of the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

3 Select “SETUP” with the control button,

then press z.

,

/LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

BEEP

INDEX DELETE

S E L E C T O K

FILE SETUP

M E N U B A R O F F

INDEX DELETE

S E L E C T O K

FILE SETUP

4 Select “CLOCK SET” with the control button, then press z.

CLOCK SET

1/ 1/1999

S E L E C T / A D J U S T

Y / M / D

M / D / Y

D / M / Y

23:59 ENTER

O K

CANCEL

5 Select the desired display of the date with the control button, then

press z.

Y/M/D (year/month/day)

M/D/Y (month/day/year)

D/M/Y (day/month/year)

6 Select the date and time with the control button, then press z.

The item to be changed is indicated with v/V. Select the number by pressing the control button, then press z to execute.

When “D/M/Y” is selected, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

CLOCK SET

1999/ 1/ 1

Y / M / D

M / D / Y

D / M / Y

11:59PM ENTER

S E L E C T / A D J U S T O K

CANCEL

7 Select “ENTER” with the control button, then press z to start the clock.

To cancel setting the date and time

Select “CANCEL” with the control button, then press z.

Playing back images

Insert a Memory Stick with recorded images.

Playing back still images

1 Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.

The power lamp lights up and the last recorded image is played back.

2 Select the desired image with the control button.

: To display the preceding image.

Nx : To play back the slide show.

: To display the next image.

Playing back moving images

1 Select the desired moving image with the control button.

2 Select N on the LCD screen with the control button, then press z.

The moving image and sound start.

X : To pause.

VOL. +: To turn the volume up.

VOL. –: To turn the volume down.

The indicators during playback

During playback still images (STILL)

1600

10/15

Recording mode indicator

Image size indicator

File name

DSC0XXXX 1999 7 4 11:25AM

Remaining Memory Stick capacity indicator

Number of stored images in the Memory Stick

Image number

Recording date of the playback image

During playback moving images (MOVIE)

Volume indicator

1600

11/15

VOL

Volume button

“N/X” switch

Starts or pauses playback of moving images.

Either N or X is displayed on the LCD screen.

DSC0XXXX 1999 7 4 11:25AM

Playback image

Play bar

“ / ” button

Displays a preceding or a following image.

In INDEX screen

1 Press v of the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

2 Select “INDEX” with the control button, then press z.

Six images are displayed at a time.

Shows the position of the displayed image in the

Memory Stick.

: E-mail mode file

: Protected image file

: Image with sound file

: Image with print mark

: Moving image file

D S C 0 0 1 0 0

RETURN

S E L E C T

DELETE

1 9 9 9 1 2 1 2

FILE SETUP

S I N G L E D I S P L AY

To display the other six images

Select “v/V” in the lower left corner of the LCD screen with the control button, then press v or V of the control button.

To return to the normal playback screen (Single screen)

Select the desired image or select “RETURN” with the control button, then press z.

Setting the slide show

Playing back all still images one after another automatically.

1 Press v of the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

2 Select “FILE” with the control button, then press z.

3 Select “SLIDE SHOW” with the control button, then press z.

FORMAT

ROTATE(90˚)

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

INDEX DELETE

S E L E C T O K

FILE SETUP

,

S E L E C T

SLIDE SHOW

INTERVAL

REPEAT ON

3sec

OFF

START CANCEL

O K

4 Enter each item with the control button, then press z.

INTERVAL: 3 seconds, 10 seconds, one minute, 15 minutes or one day.

REPEAT ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop until “CANCEL” is selected.

OFF: After all images are played back, the slide show ends.

5 Select “START” with the control button, then press z.

Slide show starts.

To turn off the indicators on the LCD screen, press V of the control button or DISPLAY.

To cancel the setting

Select “CANCEL” with the control button in the step 5, then press z.

To operate the slide show

Pause: Select “X” with the control button, then press z.

Start: Select “N” with the control button, then press z.

Search: Select “ / ”on the LCD screen with the control button, then press b or B.

About the time of INTERVAL

The time of interval is approximately estimated.

Changing the menu setting

1 Press v of the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen.

SINGLE mode INDEX mode

INDEX DELETE

S E L E C T O K

FILE SETUP

M E N U B A R O F F

2 Select the desired item with the control

button, then press z.

The color of the item changes from blue to yellow.

D S C 0 0 1 0 0

RETURN

S E L E C T

DELETE

1 9 9 9 1 2 1 2

FILE SETUP

S I N G L E D I S P L AY

3 Select the desired item with the control button, then press z.

Return to the menu bar in the step 1 after setting ends.

To cancel the menu setting

Press V of the control button repeatedly until the menu bar disappears.

FORMAT

ROTATE(90˚)

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

ALL

SELECT

CANCEL

INDEX DELETE

S E L E C T O K

FILE SETUP

Setting the mode of each item

• is set at the factory

SINGLE mode

Menu Item Mode Setting Meaning

INDEX

DELETE

FILE

——

FORMAT

OK

• CANCEL

OK

• CANCEL

Select this item to display six recorded images at a time.

Delete displayed image.

Cancel deleting image.

Format a Memory Stick.

Cancel formatting a Memory Stick.

Select this item to rotate images.

Select this item to play back images in a continuous loop.

ROTATE (90°)

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

•

INTERVAL

REPEAT

START

CANCEL

ON

OFF

ON

Cancel setting the slide show.

To write the print mark on the image.

Remove the print mark.

Protect displayed image.

SETUP /LANGUAGE*

CLOCK SET*

BEEP*

OFF Release protection of the image.

Select the language of the display on the LCD screen.

Set the date and time.

Normally set to ON.

ON

OFF Turn off the beep sound.

* These settings are held in memory even when the AC power adaptor is removed.

INDEX mode

Menu

RETURN

DELETE

Item

——

Mode Setting

FILE FORMAT

PRINT MARK

ALL

SELECT

OK

• CANCEL

ALL

SELECT

PROTECT

• CANCEL

ALL

SELECT

• CANCEL

“SETUP” menu is the same as SINGLE mode.

Meaning

Return to the SINGLE screen.

Delete all images.

Delete the selected images.

Format a Memory Stick.

Cancel formatting a Memory Stick.

Choose OFF to remove all the print marks.

Choose ON/OFF to write/remove the print mark on a selected image.

Cancel writing the print mark.

Choose ON/OFF to protect/unprotect all images.

Choose ON/OFF to protect/unprotect selected images.

Cancel protecting the image.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made those checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom

You cannot play back the images.

The picture is noisy.

The picture is too dark.

You cannot rotate or delete an image.

The LCD screen turns off automatically.

Cause and/or Solution

•No Memory Stick has been installed.

•No image has been recorded on the Memory Stick.

t Install a Memory Stick with recorded images.

•The digital photo frame is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets.

t Place the digital photo frame away from the TV, etc.

•You are shooting a subject with the light source behind the subject.

t Adjust brightness of the LCD screen.

•The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.

t Set it to the recording position.

•The image is protected.

t Cancel the protection of the image.

•The sleep switch is set to 30 MIN. or 60 MIN..

t Turn off the sleep switch.

•A single image has constantly played back for more than 12 hours.

t Perform any operation to automatically turn the screen back on.