Parts identification
Surface
The ACCESS lamp lights up red while the unit is accessing the Memory Stick.
The STANDBY lamp lights up while the power is turning on and when the display is turned off.
POWER switch/POWER lampPress to turn ON/OFF the power.
BRIGHT +/– buttonPress to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Press + to brighten the picture.
Press – to darken the picture.
SpeakerScrewTouchless 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 frameWhen the ACCESS lamp is flashing, never remove the Memory Stick.
Memory Stick slot
buttonDisplays the preceding image.
Nx buttonStarts or pauses the slide show.
button
Displays the next image.
ROTATE buttonWhen playing back lengthwise or sideways images, rotate the image 90° clockwise to fit them on the LCD screen.
NoteWhen playing back the slide show or INDEX screen, you cannot rotate the images.
DISPLAY buttonPress 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
| Functions of the control buttons |
Digital Photo Frame
Operating Instructions
Owner’s RecordThe 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
Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in JapanWARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,The color frame can be switched to the other supplied color frame.
Rear
ScrewSLEEP switchThe 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.).
StandWhen 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
1Remove the 4 screws.2 Remove the acrylic board.3 Remove the color frame and replace with the other supplied color frame.
| Control buttons | You can execute the settings by pressing the |
| v (MENU) | |
| control buttons. When an item is selected in | |
| (Upper button) | |
| the menu, the color of the item changes from | |
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| blue to yellow. To enter your selection, press |
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| the control button z. |
b (Left button) | B (Right button) |
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| z (Press to execute.) |
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| V (Lower button) |
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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 offIf 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
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.
CAUTIONTO 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:
Self-diagnosis display
The digital photo frame has a LCD screen. If this occurs check the following code chart. The
You can reverse the digital photo frame malfunction yourself.
| First three digits | Cause and/or Corrective Action |
| C:32:ss | •Trouble is with the hardware. |
| t Turn the power off and on again. |
| C:13:ss | •An unformatted Memory Stick is installed. |
| t Format the Memory Stick. |
Specifications
System
MemoryMemory StickLCD screen
| Screen size | 5.5 inch |
| LCD panel | TFT |
| Total dot number | 224640 dots |
General
| Power requirements | 8.4 V |
| Power consumption | During playback: 8.6 W |
| During standby: 1.7 W |
| Operation temperature | 32°F to + 104°F |
| (0°C to + 40°C) |
| Storage temperature | – 4°F to + 140°F |
| (– 20°C to + 60°C) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 8 1/2 × 6 1/2 × |
| 1 5/8 in. (215 × 162 × 40 |
| mm) (w/h/d) |
| Mass | Approx. 2 lb. (900 g) |
| Speaker | Dynamic Speaker |
| Supplied accessories | AC power adaptor, |
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| Color frame (1) |
| Operating Instructions |
| (1) |
–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 plug adaptor
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMA 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 2or @mark) must be used.
Warning and notice messages
Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check them with the following list.| Message | Meaning/Remedy |
| NO MEMORY STICK | •No Memory Stick has been inserted. |
| t Insert a Memory Stick. |
| SYSTEM ERROR | •Trouble is with the hardware. |
| t Turn on the power again. |
| MEMORY STICK ERROR | •Trouble is with the Memory Stick. |
| t Insert another Memory Stick. |
| FORMAT ERROR | •Failed to format the Memory Stick. |
| t Insert the proper Memory Stick. |
| MEMORY STICK | •The tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK position. |
| LOCKED | t Set it to recording position. |
| NO MEMORY SPACE | •The Memory Stick is full, and cannot write the print |
| marks. |
| t Delete images you do not want to keep. |
| FILE ERROR | •Failed in playing back images. |
| t Delete the file. |
| FILE PROTECT | •The image is protected. |
| t Release protection of the image. |
| NO FILE | •No image has been recorded on the Memory Stick. |
| t Insert the recorded Memory Stick. |
| t Insert the proper Memory Stick. |
Precautions
When images recorded with
You cannot display INDEX screen, rotate images, and write print marks on the Memory Sticks recorded with
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 screenThe LCD screen is manufactured using
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 GermanyDirective: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EECThis equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:
∙Residential area∙Business district∙The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital photo frame.