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.
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.
Table of Contents Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways ...8 Features ...9 Checking included items ...11 Identifying the parts ...11 Basic operations Preparing the remote control ...15 Setting the stand ...16 To display the photo frame on the wall ...17 Connecting to the AC power source ...18...
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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 Precautions ...60 Safety ...60 Installation ...60 Cleaning ...60 Restrictions on duplication ...61 About memory cards ...61 “Memory Stick”...
Before operation Enjoying your photo frame in various ways The Sony DPF-D82/D92 is a digital photo frame for easily displaying images taken with a digital camera or other device, without using a computer.
Features x Support for various memory cards* Supports various memory cards and other devices, such as a “Memory Stick”, CompactFlash card, SD memory card, xD- Picture Card, and USB memory. Just insert a memory card removed from a digital camera or other device, and you will be able to view the images immediately.
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x Search function You can search for images by the date, folder, image direction, and mark. (.page 39) x Alarm function The photo frame announces the specified time on the image and using sound. (.page 43) x Automatic rotation of images The photo frame automatically rotates images to their proper orientation.
Checking included items Make sure that the following items are included. • Digital photo frame (1) • Stand (1) • Remote control (1) • AC adaptor (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) • Read This First (1) • Warranty (1) (In some regions, the warranty is not supplied.) Identifying the parts...
Rear A Connector for USB A/Bluetooth adaptor (.page 49) 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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P Buzzer Q VIEW MODE button (.page 23) R Alarm switch (.page 43) S Holes for hanging unit on the wall (.page 17) T Space for storing the stand Continued...
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Remote control A VIEW MODE button (.page 23) B SLIDE-SHOW ( ) button (.page 23) C INDEX ( ) button (.page 23) This button switches from the single view mode to the index image display. D SINGLE ( ) button (.page 23) E MENU button F BACK button...
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. Continued...
• 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. •...
• 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 orientation of images when [Auto display...
• 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. • Store the stand in the place provided when you hang the photo frame on the wall.
Turning the photo frame When the power switch is set to When the power switch is set to on, the standby indicator turns green and the Sony logo on the front panel lights up. When the power switch is set to Press 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control to turn on the power.
Turning off the power Hold 1 (on/standby) on the photo frame or remote control until the power turns off. The standby indicator turns to red from green. Note Do not turn the photo frame off or disconnect the AC adaptor from the photo frame before the standby indicator turns red.
Select the format of the date. Press v/V to select [Date Display Order] and then press Press /V to select a format and then press • Y-M-D • M-D-Y • D-M-Y Set the day to start the week for the calendar.
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• The photo frame can display JPEG image files compatible with DCF format or RAW files taken by a Sony digital camera. Any other file (such as files made or edited using a computer or RAW files taken by digital cameras other than a Sony digital camera, etc.) may not be displayed.
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.
Slideshow display Group Image Style Single view Slideshow Multi image view Clock view Calendar view Time Machine Random view Tips • If the power is on, and no memory card is inserted, and no device is connected, the images stored in internal memory are displayed.
Clock and calendar display Clock1 Clock2 Clock6 Clock7 Clock11 Calendar1 Calendar2 Lunar Calendar Arabic Calendar (when you select (when you select [Simplified [Arabic] in Chinese] in [Language setting]) [Language setting]) Note You can select only the (Settings) tab when the Clock and calendar display is displayed.
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, and no device is connected, the images stored in internal memory are displayed.
Index image display Group Image Style Index 1 Index Index 2 Index 3 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, and no device is connected, the images in internal memory are displayed.
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) Image display order/Total number of images Input indications for an image are displayed. Icons Meaning “Memory Stick”...
Advanced operations Enjoying a slideshow You can display images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one after another, automatically. The slideshow starts from the last image that was displayed the previous time, if you set the power switch to OFF in the standby mode, or turn the photo frame to ON from the standby mode.
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• 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. You can also use the VIEW MODE button on the photo frame.
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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.
Refresh mode 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.
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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...
Press when the confirmation screen is displayed. Notes • Images in the internal memory cannot be added to the album. • Do not turn off the power, remove the memory card, or disconnect the external device while an image is being added.
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Specify the image to export from the image list. About the image list 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. Refer to “Searching for an image (Filtering)”...
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...
Tips • You can also use the MENU button on the photo frame. • You can enlarge or reduce the image when you select the index image display. Registering a mark You can produce a slideshow only with images which have been selected beforehand and have been marked.
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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.
Searching for an image (Filtering) 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 date, the folder in which the image is saved, the orientation of the image or mark, etc.
Specifying the playback device You can specify the memory card or external device 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.
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.
Changing the settings of the auto power on/off function The timer function to turn the photo frame on/ off automatically can be set. Main power needs to be switched ON for this function. Press MENU. The menu is displayed. Press B/b to select the (Settings) tab.
zone changes to gray, after you select the blue time zone and then press The power supply of the photo frame is turned off while it is in the gray time zone. The power is turned off automatically at the time you set for [Auto power OFF] when you are using the photo frame.
Changing the settings You can change the following settings. • Slideshow Settings • Alarm Setting • Auto power ON/OFF • Date/time settings • General Settings (Listing Order, Sony logo ON/OFF etc,.) • Language setting • Initialize Setting procedure Note Only internal memory can be formatted.
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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 46).
Compresses images and saves them to the internal memory. Original 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. *: Factory default settings...
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Item Setting System Version Information Internal memory Bluetooth Address Language Sets the display language on the LCD screen. setting Japanese, English*, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Thai, Greek, Turkish, Malay, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish Note Default language setting may vary in some regions.
• 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 stored on the external device. Sony assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data.
Using an external device (with Bluetooth) Connecting to a Bluetooth device You can connect a Bluetooth adaptor (optional) to the USB A/Bluetooth connector of the photo frame and transfer images from a Bluetooth compatible mobile phone or other device. The transferred images are saved in internal memory.
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• We cannot guarantee that this product works with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology. • Sony cannot assume any responsibility for any information leakage that may be caused by the use of Bluetooth communications. • Sony cannot accept responsibilities for any failure...
• 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.
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...
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 read only. 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 “Memory Stick-ROM” is inserted. To save the images, use the “Memory Stick”...
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 tall or at the top and wide? bottom. Saving and deleting images Symptom Check item Cannot save an...
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.
Remote control Symptom Check item Nothing happens • Is the battery inserted in the even if you operate remote control properly? the remote control. Cause/Solutions c Replace the battery. (.page 15) c Insert a battery. (.page 15) c Insert a battery in the proper orientation. (.page 15) c Point the top end of the remote control towards the remote sensor on the photo...
Additional information Precautions 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 16 GB 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/...
• 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 operations for all types of CompactFlash cards.
Specifications x Photo frame LCD screen LCD panel: DPF-D92: 9.0 inches, TFT active matrix DPF-D82: 8.0 inches, TFT active matrix Total number of dots: DPF-D92: 1,152,000 (800 × 3(RGB) × 640) dots DPF-D82: 1,080,000 (1024 × 3(RGB) × 600) 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 18 Accessories 11 Adding to the internal memory 32 Alarm 43, 46 Associated file 28 Auto power ON/OFF 46 Auto power on/off 42 Bluetooth 49 Calendar 21 Changing the settings 44 Cleaning 60 Connecting Computer 51 External device 48 Connecting to the AC power source 18 Date/time settings 20, 46...
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in China...