Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MF-810 del fabbricante Pacific Digital
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Bringing Your Digital Lifestyle into View TM MF-810 & MF-810S USER’S MANUAL.
Copyrig ht © 2002-200 3 Pacifi c Digital, Corp Page i TA BLE OF CONTENTS 1. Intr oducti o n ............................................................................. 1 2. Ways to Use You r MemoryFrame™ ............................. 2 3. War n in g s .
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page i i 10.1 Optim izing im a ges for d isplay on Mem oryFram e ............... 44 10.2 Caring fo r the Screen : ...................................................... 45 10.3 Securing Mem oryFram e in Office Environm ents .
Copyrig ht © 2002-200 3 Pacifi c Digital, Corp Page 1 1. Introduction Welcome to the future of personal dig ital imaging . Pacific Digital is bringing your digital lifesty le into view TM .
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 2 2. Ways to Use Your MemoryFram e™ The Memory Frame is a stand-alone dev ice that is designed to transfer and store imag es from either a PC or a cam era/reader and then display the imag es in a continuous slideshow.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 3 PowerP oint™ Slides PowerPoint slides can be saved as JPEG imag es or pasted into photo-applications as JPEGs. After y our slides have been converted to JPEGs, simply drag & drop them into Dig ital PixMaster for quick USB download to Memory Frame.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 4 3. Warnings Do not block the ventilation holes on the back, bottom, or sides of the MemoryFrame at any time. Do not open the plastic case of the Mem oryFrame at any time. There is risk of electric shock.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 5 4. Getting Started The following sections prov ide step-by- step instructions on setting up your Mem oryFrame for the first tim e. 4.1 Unpacking your MemoryFrame™ In the retail box, the Mem oryFram e unit is wrapped in a cardboard shock- absorbent holder.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 6 Figure 1 – Pr oduct Serial Number Label In order to receiv e your one year of free technical support, y ou must register online at: http://www.Pacif icDigital.com or alternatively fill-out and m ail the included mail- in registration card.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 7 Warning ! Plugging the North American plug into locations outside of North America that use 240 VAC 50 Hz will damage unit and void warranty. European models are available f or 220V-240V countries.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 8 After going through a power- on initialization sequence, the Memory Frame will autom atically enter the slideshow m ode and begin display ing the currently loaded show (a default show is included with the unit from the factory ).
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 9 5. Control Buttons and Connectors This section briefly sum marizes the m ain control buttons and connectors.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 10 Brightness, this button is also used to increase the level. Select When viewing a user- interface menu (see Menu button), this button functions as the “Select” k ey to select a photo or menu option.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 11 not respond while in the Menu system . Note: this feature is only on the MF-810S stereo model. Mute Memory Frame speaker output (music or v oice) can be easily m uted with one touch of this button.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 12 PC running the bundled Digital PixMaster software. Figure 4 –Connectors Audio Out The audio-out connector jack is the connection point for optional externally powered speakers. Note: this feature is only on the MF-810S stereo model.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 13 6. Using Mem oryFrame with a Personal Computer Although Mem oryFrame does not require a PC, m any digital cam era users will want to tak e advantage of their personal com puter’s power, mem ory, user interface, and photo editing softw are.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 14 • Retrieve an existing slideshow from the Mem oryFram e and store it on a PC with a name of y our choosing for later use (example: y ou can save a slideshow as HawaiiVacation.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 15 Figure 5 –Digital PixMaster Setup P rogram Follow the on screen instructions to install Dig ital PixMaster to your PC’s hard- drive.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 16 Figure 7 – Connecting a PC to Mem oryFrame After connecting, the Window s® Hardware Wizard will detect the Memory Frame. When the Hardware Wiz ard begins, the following screen should be displayed: Figure 8 – Windows Hardware Found Wiz ard Click Next to beg in installation.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 17 Since the Memory Frame USB driver is not dig itally signed, Microsoft Windows® XP users may see the following screen during the install process: Press “Continue Anyway ” to continue with the installation.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 18 Some older v ersions of Windows® may require a sy stem restart. I f so, you will see the follow ing screen.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 19 Figure 10 – Digital PixMaster Em pty Show Digital PixMaster lets y ou create a complete slideshow of im ages for download to Memory Frame.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 20 example of a D igital PixMaster slideshow after pictures have been imported v ia “drag and drop” from other applications and directories.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 21 Table 1 – Application Comm ands: File, Edit, View 6.5.2 Naming and Saving Slideshows You can create, name, and sav e hundreds of different slideshows on your PC (e.g . Graduation, Hawaii, Little League, Football, Soccer, Wedding, Lak ers, Church, etc.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 22 will m ake the imag e available in the Windows Clipboard for subsequent Paste. 6.5.4 Inserting an image into a slideshow In addition t.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 23 Figure 12 – Image P roperties Background Fil l Color: The program will fill any unused portion of the screen with a backg round of your choosing from the list of colors.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 24 below depending on the v ersion of software shipped with your Memory Frame. Check our website for software upg rades. None : The next imag e simply appears replacing the previous. Wipe Down : The next image wipes down from the top of the screen.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 25 Andy’s first birthday ”). In advanced software v ersions, after typing the text caption, select the foreground/back ground color of the caption text as well as set the duration that it is displayed.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 26 Updates to Memory Frame software can be downloaded and installed automatically . By default, Dig ital PixMaster will automatically search the Pacific Digital website once a week for updates.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 27 retrieve the current slideshow in Mem oryFram e to the PC (retrieve) for saving or editing, or it can replace the slideshow in the Memory Frame with a new one from the com puter (send).
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 28 “send-slideshow” icon ( ) in the toolbar. This will send your PC slideshow to the Mem oryFrame.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 29 Note: Your computer must be already be connected to (or dialed into) the Internet for the program to be able to locate the update website.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 30 Important! To transfer slideshows from the Cam era directly to your Memory Frame, you first need to prepare y our MemoryFram e for comm unicating, as described in the section below .
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 31 into the MemoryFram e until the internal mem ory of the Mem ory F ram e is full. Important! The camera w ill need to be set into the appropriate mode to transmit its pictures.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 32 Memory Frame in the Menu System mode that is required to comm unicate with the USB m emory -card- reader. Important! Make sure that the memory-card is already inserted into the card reader before connecting the USB cable to the MemoryFrame.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 33 After the card reader is connected, use the Memory Frame’s onboard Menu System (described in Chapter 9 of this manual), and select either the “Copy Pictures from Cam era” option or the “Fill Mem oryFram e from Camera” option from the main m enu.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 34 9. MemoryFram e Menu System When the user presses the Menu button, the Memory Frame enters the Managem ent mode m enu.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 35 While in the Menu system , these buttons are used to nav igate throug h the Memory Frame m anagement m enus and to execute the various.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 36 Main Menu R R e e s s u u m m e e S S l l i i d d e e S S h h o o w w Configure S lides Delete All Slides in Me moryFram e Copy Pictur es from Camera/Reade r Fill MemoryFr ame from Camera/ Reader Run Slide show fro m USB drive Preferenc es (Press Rev/Fw d buttons to move Up/Dow n.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 37 9.2.3 Configure Slides This menu lets y ou set or change the same setting s as the Digital PixMaster PC Application allows you to set/chang e.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 38 picture prior to the currently display ed thumbnails, the prior thumbnail will appear on the screen, and so on until the first picture is displayed.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 39 where you m ay resum e the slideshow. Hitting the Menu button at anytim e will return you to the slideshow m ode. 9.2.3.2 Rotate 90º Your pictures may have been taken with the cam era in either horizontal or vertical position.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 40 9.2.3.6 Set Slide Duration You can select the am ount of time the selected photo imag e will display: from 15 seconds to sev eral hours. Upon selection of a time Memory Frame will autom atically, record the change and return to thumbnail nav igation mode.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 41 The initial menu v iew for Download Pictures (from Cam era/Reader/Thumbdriv e) is very sim ilar to the prior Configure Slide sub-m enu section).
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 42 You can navig ate through the pictures in the Camera/thum bdrive/reader using the Forward ( Ź ) and Rev erse ( Ż ) buttons. T he display of three (3) thumbnails serv es as a window into the camera/ thum bdrive/reader’s picture mem ory.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 43 To enter this menu, highlight “F ill MemoryFr ame from Camera,” and press Select for the Memory Fram e to enter its picture transfer mode (from camera, thum bdrive or reader). A progress meter bar will show y ou the progress of the image transfer.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 44 9.2.7.2 Display Slide Captions: Enabled or Disabled This giv es you the ability to enable or disable the display of the caption text (this text can only be created with the bundled PC application).
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 45 you drag & drop a photo into the application. This will not affect the size and resolution of the orig inal photo on your hard-driv e, therefore, if you do desire to print that photo later, you will still hav e the original full- resolution photo on your hard- drive.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 46 before turning the power back on. Listed below are some additional precautions for the LCD screen: • LCD screen display surface never likes dirt, stains, or oil m ists. Do not use furniture polish.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 47 • Do not expose the unit to strong v ibration or shock. It m ay damag e the unit and void the warranty. • When storing the unit, store the unit in suitable env ironment in its original pack aging.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 48 The “Locked” position is toward the outside of the unit. • Remov e the stand from the back of the Mem oryFram e by rotating out of its holder, then place the Memory Frame on its back with the LCD up towards you.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 49 applications as JPEG imag es. After your slides have been converted to TIFF or JPEGs, simply drag & drop them (or copy & paste) into Digital PixMaster for quick USB download to Mem oryFrame.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 50 11.2 MemoryFrame Security Lock With its ability to m ix PowerPoint slides, with photos, text and sound, Memory Frame is perfect for use in business for lobbies, waiting rooms, reception counters and desks.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 51 11.6 Purchasing Standard 8x10 Frames f rom Stores Memory Frame’s sty lish design and unique ability to use virtually any off-the- shelf wood 8x10 picture frame allows y ou to choose a frame that matches y our décor, whether it be cherry wood, walnut, oak, teak , etc.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 52 Figure 22 – Exam ples of wood frames Size of Frames that Fit MemoryF rame The frames can be of v arious dimensions, but they m ust fit 8” x 10” pictures. The inner dimensions of fram es that fit are approximately 20.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 53 3. The third ty pe of frame has a “groov e” cut into the inside perimeter of the fram e, which is used by the stand m echanism to swivel a m etal clip into the groove for retention.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 54 12. Troubleshooting / FAQ Q: I hav e a USB cam era connected, but MemoryFram e doesn’t recogniz e my cam era. A: The camera will need to be set into the appropriate m ode to transmit its pictures.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 55 camera is not recog nized by Mem oryFrame, then the cam era won’t work in DirectConnect mode, and instead, such a non- compliant cam era must use either a PC (running Dig ital PixMaster software) or a USB memory - card-reader in order to g et its photos into the MemoryFram e.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 56 (running Dig ital PixMaster software) in order to get its photos into the Memory Frame. Q: I hav e attached a USB card reader to Mem oryFrame with m y camera’s m emory -card inserted.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 57 Onboard Memor y: 32 MB RAM & 20M B Flash mem ory PC Int erface: USB 1.1 T arget interfa ce Monitor Output: VGA D-sub 15 pi n (MF-810S onl y) Audio Jack: Stereo audi o jack 3.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 58 In order to m aintain compliance w ith FCC regulations, the cables that come with the equipm ent must be used. Operation with non- approved equipm ent or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 59 14. Upgrading MemoryFram e Softw are/Firmware Softw are Updates May Be Available From tim e to time, Pacific Dig ital may m ake im provements to Memory Frame’s internal software (firm ware) to add features or enhancements.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 60 Next, from the “Mem oryFram e” pull-down menu of Dig ital PixMaster, select “Update Firmware.” Follow the on- screen instructions to point to the updated firmware file (with a “.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 61 If an error occurs in the abov e process (either erase, loading, or verification), the Mem oryFram e will display the following message: “REDO FLAS H- DON’T POWER OFF ( error code number)” Caution! Important! Do not unplug or cut pow er to the MemoryFrame or PC.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 62 15. MemoryFram e Limited Warranty Pacific Digital Corporation warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of inv oice to the end user (Customer).
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 63 • Dam ages resulting from loss of use, loss of data, loss of time or inconvenience, cost of tem porary replacement unit or spares, p.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 64 16. Contacting Technical Support North America: Pacific Digital C orporation 2052 Alton Pkwy Irv i ne, CA 92606 Phone: 888-999- 0732 or 949-252- 1111 Fax: 949-252- 9397 Europe: Pacific Digital Europe Unit 1B Distribution Centre Shannon Ind.
Copyrig ht © 2002-20 03 Paci fi c Digita l C orporati on Page 65 Cam era Image Ty pe (JPEG, TIF, etc.):______________________________ Brand of C amera: _______________________________________________.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Pacific Digital MF-810 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Pacific Digital MF-810 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Pacific Digital MF-810 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Pacific Digital MF-810 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Pacific Digital MF-810, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Pacific Digital MF-810.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Pacific Digital MF-810. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Pacific Digital MF-810 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
