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WARNING To reduce 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.
Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from...
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.
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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.
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.
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoy your photo frame in various ways ...10 Features ...12 Checking included items ...13 Identifying the parts ...13 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...16 Connecting to the AC power source ...17 Setting the stand ...18 Turning the photo frame on ...19 Setting the clock ...19 Inserting a memory card and viewing...
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About the memory cards ...48 “Memory Stick” ...48 SD memory card ...49 xD-Picture Card ...50 CompactFlash card ...50 Notes on using a memory card ...50 Specifications ...51 Index ...53...
Before operation Enjoy your photo frame in various ways Easy display of images in a memory card or external device such as a digital camera Various display functions In addition to slideshows, you can enjoy various display modes easily including the single image, index, clock, and calendar modes.
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Enjoying images on a large TV screen If you connect the photo frame to a TV with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy slideshows and single image display on a large screen. Various devices you can use Connecting to your computer Images can be copied from a computer easily.
Features The Sony DPF-V900/V700 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device without using a computer. x Support for various memory cards Supports various memory cards used by digital cameras and other devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD...
Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. • Digital photo frame (1) • Remote control (1) • AC adaptor (1) • AC power cord (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) • Warranty (1) (In some regions, the warranty is not supplied.)
Rear A Connector for USB A/Bluetooth adaptor (.page 38) You can transfer images wirelessly from a BLUETOOTH™ compatible mobile phone or digital camera by connecting a Bluetooth adaptor (optional: DPPA-BT1). You can also connect a digital camera, USB memory, or photo storage compatible with USB mass storage.
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Remote control A VIEW MODE button (clock) button (slideshow) button D MENU button E BACK button F 1 (on/standby) button (add to album) button (zoom in)/ (zoom out) buttons (index) button This button switches from the image preview screen to index view screen. J Direction (B/b/v/V) buttons (enter) button (rotation) button (.page 28)
Remote conrol 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.
• 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. •...
To use your photo frame abroad - Power sources You can use your photo frame and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the wall outlet (wall socket) [b].
Turning the photo frame Turning on the power Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power, and the standby indicator turns into green from red. Note • The standby indicator lights red, when you connect the AC adaptor to the photo frame.
Press v/V to select a value and then press Adjust the time. Press v/V to select [Time] and then press Press v/V to select a value and then press Set the time in the order of hour, minute, and second. Set the day to start the week for the calendar.
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Notes • When inserting the memory card, it will only insert the portion of the way, so do not try to force it as this could damage the memory card and/or photo frame. • This photo frame has “Memory Stick” standard and Duo size compatible slot, so you do not need a Memory Stick adaptor.
Displaying images x Overview of display You can press the buttons on the remote control to switch the display.* Slideshow display (page 23) Single image display (page 24) Tips* • If the power is on and no memory card is inserted and no device is connected, the images in internal memory are displayed.
x Slideshow display Images in a memory card are automatically displayed one after another. To start the slideshow • To start a slideshow from single image, clock, or index image display, press (slideshow). To perform this operation from the photo frame, press ENTER on the single image display mode.
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x Single image display To display an image you want to display • During a slideshow, press you want to display. • In the index image display, press B/b/v/V to select an image you want to display and then press .
Icons Meaning Associated file indication (Displayed when there is an associated file such as a motion file or a miniature e-mail image file.) • Image display order/Total number of images • Image number (folder-file number) This is displayed if the image is DCF compliant.
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Press VIEW MODE to switch the modes of the clock display. Analog clock mode Displays the time on analog clock. Digital clock mode Displays the date and time on digital clock. Calendar mode Displays a calendar for the current month. You can press v/V to display a calendar for the previous or next month.
Advanced operations AUTO TOUCH-UP What is AUTO TOUCH-UP? AUTO TOUCH-UP is a feature for performing the following four corrections automatically at the same time. It is not possible to adjust the level for each of the corrections manually. Skin smoothing: Automatically recognizes face parts, and adjusts the skin tone for a smoother look.
Specifying the playback device You can specify the memory card or external device to be displayed. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press v/V to select [Select device] and then press The screen for selecting a device is displayed. Insert the device at this procedure if no device is inserted.
Press v/V to select [Rotate] and then press The Rotate menu is displayed. Press v/V to select the direction to rotate and then press • Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. • Rotates the image 90 degrees counter- clockwise. Press v/V to select [OK] and then press To perform this operation from the photo frame, press MENU, press the direction buttons to select the item,...
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Index image display Tips • To perform this operation from the menu, press MENU on remote control, press v/V to select [Add to album], and then press • Images in the internal memory cannot be added to the album. Press v/V to select [This image], [Selected images] or [All images] and then press [This image]: Adds the image currently...
Exporting an image You can export the images of the internal memory to a memory card or external device. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press v/V to select [Export] and then press The Export menu is displayed. Press v/V to select [This image], [Selected images] or [All images] and then press [This image]: Exports the image currently...
Deleting an image Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press v/V to select [Delete] and then press The Delete menu is displayed. Press v/V to select [This image], [Selected images] or [All images] and then press [This image]: Deletes the image currently displayed.
Changing the various settings Setting procedure You can change display, slideshow, brightness, language, and other settings of the photo frame. It is also possible to reset the settings to their factory defaults and format the intenal memory. Note Only internal memory can be formatted. Press MENU.
Items to set Item Setting Slideshow Interval Settings Effect Order Screen Settings LCD backlight Brightness Display Mode Auto image orientation Description Set a value from 3 sec., 10 sec.*, 30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 3 hours, 12 hours, 24hours for the interval between images when the pattern is single view or calendar view.
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TV’s input automatically to its video mode so that the images are displayed, and operating the photo frame with the TV’s remote control. ON*/OFF: You can set whether the photo frame’s Sony logo lights or not. Displays the version of the firmware of the photo frame. Memory...
“PhotoTV HD” is a function for expressing subtle textures and color tones in high definition, giving the appearance of real photos. You can combine Sony devices that support “PhotoTV HD” together to enjoy photos at beautiful full HD quality. You can...
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Notes • We cannot guarantee operations with all types of televisions. • When a remote control of your Sony TV is equipped with a link menu button, you can use the remote control to operate the photo frame. Otherwise, you cannot use a TV remote control to operate the photo frame.
Using an external device Using a Bluetooth device You can connect a Bluetooth adaptor (optional) to the USB A connector of the photo frame and transfer images from a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone or other device. The transferred images are saved to internal memory. Connect the photo frame to the AC power source.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn the photo frame and external device off while the access lamp on the external device is flashing. Doing so may damage the data in the external device. Sony assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data.
Connecting to a computer to exchange images Connect the photo frame to the AC power source. (.page 17) Connect the computer and photo frame with a commercially available USB cable (optional: VMC- 14UMB2)*. To USB miniB connector Computer To USB connector * This cable may not be available in all countries.
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.
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Error message The Memory Stick is protected. Media format not supported. Cannot open the image. No more USB hubs can be connected. Incompatible USB device. Check device’s USB settings. Meaning/Solutions • A protected “Memory Stick” is inserted. To edit and save the images, use an external device to remove protection.
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 •...
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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? •...
Symptom Check item The file name is • Did you rename the file with not displayed a computer or other device? properly. Blank areas appear • Is the image extremely high at the top and or wide? bottom. Saving and deleting images Symptom Check item Cannot save an...
Connecting a digital camera or other external device Symptom Check item The camera is • Is the cable connected connected but properly? nothing is • Is the photo frame turned displayed. Nothing happens even if the USB cable is disconnected and then connected.
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.
The photo frame supports FAT32. The photo frame has been demonstrated as operable with a “Memory Stick” with a capacity of 8GB or less manufactured by Sony Corporation. However, we do not guarantee the operations of all the “Memory Stick” media.
Sony using authentication and encryption. The photo frame does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer. Notes on use • For the latest information on the “Memory Stick” types that the photo frame supports, see the “Memory Stick” compatibility information on the Sony web site: http://www.memorystick.com/en/support/...
Notes on use Data reading/recording that requires copyright protection cannot be performed. xD-Picture Card With the xD-Picture Card slot of the photo frame, you can use an xD-Picture Card all the memory card operations are supported and we do not guarantee proper operations for all types of xD-Picture Card.
Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: DPF-V900: 9 inches, TFT active matrix DPF-V700: 7 inches, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: DPF-V900: 1 080 000 (750 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots DPF-V700: 1 152 000 (800 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots Display aspect ratio 15:9 Effective display area...
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: Approximate number is shown when the images taken by 2 000 000 pixels equivalent camera are saved. The value may vary depending on the shooting condition. Customer support home page The latest support information is available at the following home page address: http://www.sony.net/...
Index AC adaptor 17 Accessories 13 Adding to the internal memory 29 Auto display orientation 35 Auto image orientation 34 Auto power ON/OFF 35 AUTO TOUCH-UP 27 Changing the settings 33 Cleaning 47 Clock display 25 Analog clock mode 26 Calender mode 26 Digital clock mode 26 Connecting...
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...