Sony PHD-A55 User Manual

Digital photo frame, Precautions, Parts identification

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Digital Photo Frame

WARNING

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Parts identification

System

Memory

Memory Stick

LCD 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)

Specifications

Storage temperature

– 4°F to + 140°F
(– 20°C to + 60°C)

Dimensions

Approx. 8

1

/

2

Ч

6

1

/

2

Ч

1

5

/

8

in. (215

Ч

162

Ч

40

mm) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 2 lb. (900 g)

Speaker

Dynamic Speaker

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor,
AC-PLM3 (1)
Color frame (1)
Operating Instructions
(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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.

Control buttons

b

(Left button)

V

(Lower button)

z

(Press to execute.)

B

(Right button)

v

(MENU)

(Upper button)

Screw

Rear

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.).

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

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

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.

button

Displays the preceding image.

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.

Wall outlet

AC plug adaptor

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.

Self-diagnosis display

C: ss: ss
You can reverse the digital photo frame
malfunction yourself.

First three digits

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.

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Message

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.

NO MEMORY STICK

SYSTEM ERROR

MEMORY STICK ERROR

FORMAT ERROR

MEMORY STICK
LOCKED
NO MEMORY SPACE

FILE ERROR

FILE PROTECT

NO FILE

Warning and notice messages

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

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.

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.

(Control panel)

Acrylic board

LCD screen

AC-PLM3

Operating Instructions

PHD-A55

Sony Corporation

© 1999

Printed in Japan

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.

Surface

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

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.

Screw

Speaker

BRIGHT +/– button
Press to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Press + to brighten the picture.
Press – to darken the picture.

POWER switch/POWER lamp
Press to turn ON/OFF the power.

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

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