SONY PHDA55
Owner's Manual

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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. LCD screen

(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.

Digital Photo Frame
Operating Instructions

POWER switch/POWER lamp Press to turn ON/OFF the power. Acrylic board BRIGHT +/� button Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Press + to brighten the picture. Press � to darken the picture.

Memory Stick slot button Displays the preceding image.

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.

Nx button Starts or pauses the slide show. button Displays the next image. 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

Model No. PHD-A55 Serial No.

Speaker

PHD-A55
Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in Japan

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.

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.

Control buttons
v (MENU) (Upper button)

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.). b (Left button) B (Right 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.

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

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.

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

Note on the function of touchless sensor

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.

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.

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.
C:32:��

Specifications
System
Memory Memory Stick Storage temperature Dimensions � 4°F to + 140°F (� 20°C to + 60°C) Approx. 8 1/2 � 6 1/2 � 1 5/8 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)

LCD screen
Screen size LCD panel Total dot number
Self-diagnosis display � C: ss: ss You can reverse the digital photo frame malfunction yourself.

5.5 inch TFT 224640 dots

Mass Speaker Supplied accessories

General
Power requirements Power consumption Operation temperature 8.4 V During playback: 8.6 W During standby: 1.7 W 32°F to + 104°F (0°C to + 40°C)

AC-PLM3
AC plug adaptor

First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss

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.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

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.

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.)

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 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.

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

FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT NO FILE

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.