Pacific Digital Digital Photo Frame MF 810S User Manual

Bringing Your Digital Lifestyle into View ^TM

MF-810 & MF-810S

USER’S MANUAL

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10.1 Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrame...............44

10.2 Caring for the Screen: ......................................................45

10.3 Securing MemoryFrame in Office Environments ...............47

10.4 How to change the decorative 8 x 10 frame........................47

10.5 Showing PowerPoint™ Slides on MemoryFrame...............48

10.6 Disabling Pop-up Reminder Messages...............................49

11.

Accessories For Your MemoryFrame^TM................49

11.1 6-in-1 Easy Card Reader ..................................................49

11.2 MemoryFrame Security Lock ...........................................50

11.3 USB Thumbdrives ...........................................................50

11.4 Country specific AC Adapter Power Supplies....................50

11.5 Decorative 8x10 Frames...................................................50

11.6 Purchasing Standard 8x10 Frames from Stores...................51

12.

13.

Troubleshooting / FAQ...............................................54

MemoryFrame Specifications...................................56

13.1 Federal Communications Commission Statement...............57

13.1 Worldwide Electromagnetic Emissions Statement..............58

14.

Upgrading MemoryFrame Software/Firmware....59

MemoryFrame Limited Warranty............................62

Contacting Technical Support...................................64

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16.

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the future of personal digital imaging. Pacific Digital is

bringing your digital lifestyle into view^TM. MemoryFrame^TMcombines

the vibrant high-resolution quality of active-matrix TFT (Thin Film

Transistor) display technology with the convenience and speed of the

popular Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface for a new way to display

your photos instantly.

The Pacific Digital MemoryFrame is designed to download and display

pictures from Personal Computers, USB Mass Storage Digital Cameras,

or USB Mass Storage memory-card readers using the USB ports built

into MemoryFrame.

By using the DirectConnect^TMfeature of the MemoryFrame you can

download digital photos directly and play them back in a slideshow-type

fashion in your home or office. The USB interface provides speed and

portability, allowing you to download immediately from your own or

your friend’s camera. It is ideal for both home and office users to

proudly display family, vacation, or business related images on the desk,

shelf, or wall. For those who use a PC, you can also create, name and

save hundreds of different slideshows for easy USB transfer to/from the

PC.

MemoryFrame stores 32+ photos and allows you to select how long each

image is displayed and what style of transition is used between each

image! The MF-810S stereo audio version plays voice clips or music to

match your slideshow.

MemoryFrame is perfect as a gift for friends, business contacts, or

relatives. Imagine preloading the MemoryFrame with those “just perfect”

photos, and sending it as a personal gift. It would leave an impression

long after the gift is opened.

For that personal touch, a wide variety of wood and lacquered frames are

available to suit any décor. Frames can be changed in moments, and

locked directly onto the MemoryFrame to be displayed on a desk,

mantelpiece, or hanging on a wall.

So let MemoryFrame free your imagination to explore the many ways

you can express yourself, not only with the photos you take, but the way

you present them.

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2. Ways to Use Your MemoryFrame™

The MemoryFrame is a stand-alone device that is designed to transfer

and store images from either a PC or a camera/reader and then display

the images in a continuous slideshow. You can set a transition style and

display-time duration for each of the slides. After transferring photos, the

MemoryFrame does not need to remain connected to the USB cable in

order to display the photo slideshow. For example, after transferring

photos, the MemoryFrame can be moved to a different room for display.

Transfer Camera Images Directly to the MemoryFrame

No PC required. Take pictures with your digital camera,

DirectConnect^TMyour USB camera to MemoryFrame to select

which photos to transfer. Then disconnect your camera and simply

display them. With its easy-to-use on-screen menu system and

multi-function control buttons, users can view their digital camera

or memory card contents at a glance with easy to view thumbnails,

edit slideshows, select the time between image changes, add fun

transition and display effects, delete images from slideshows, and

much more. Manual image forward, pause, and reverse buttons and

adjustable brightness are also provided. If your camera does not

support USB Mass Storage (see Section 12 of this manual for more

information), you can use either a USB Mass Storage compatible

card-reader or a PC to transfer and display your pictures.

Connect a USB Memory-Card Reader to the MemoryFrame

No PC required. Take pictures with your digital camera, then

remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into a USB

Mass Storage compatible memory-card-reader. Next, connect the

USB card-reader to the camera USB port of the MemoryFrame to

transfer and display your pictures. If your card-reader does not

support USB Mass Storage (see Section 12 of this manual for more

information), you can use a PC to transfer and display your pictures.

You can also read images from USB thumb-drives!

Transfer Images from a PC to the MemoryFrame

Many digital camera users will want to take advantage of their

personal computer’s power, memory and user interface to edit,

enhance, and archive their photos and other images. Using the

Digital PixMaster application supplied with the MemoryFrame^TM,

you can organize a personalized photo show and download it to the

MemoryFrame using USB.

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PowerPoint™ Slides

PowerPoint slides can be saved as JPEG images or pasted into

photo-applications as JPEGs. After your slides have been converted

to JPEGs, simply drag & drop them into Digital PixMaster for quick

USB download to MemoryFrame. Integrating PowerPoint slides

into the photo slideshows is fun, and in business can make

MemoryFrame a valuable tool for many applications.

E-mail Images

When you receive a picture via e-mail, most programs allow you to

save the image file to your computer’s hard disk. Simply drag &

drop or copy & paste the picture into Digital PixMaster for quick

USB download to MemoryFrame.

Internet Images

Images found on many websites can be transferred to

MemoryFrame. First, right-click the image, then either Copy (for

later Paste into Digital PixMaster), or Save-As (to save to your hard

disk for later drag & drop into Digital PixMaster) for quick USB

download to MemoryFrame.

Paintings & Drawings

Images that you or your children have created in programs such as

Microsoft Paint or other drawing software packages can be

transferred to MemoryFrame. Simply save the images to your hard

disk for later drag & drop into Digital PixMaster for quick USB

transfer to MemoryFrame.

Voice & Music (feature of MF-810S stereo version only)

Record or transfer WAV voice or music files to play with each picture in

your slideshow. Great for narrative shows and storybook applications!

Be Creative! Mix & Match Images

Memoryframe enables you to be creative in your presentation allowing

you to mix and match multiple image types into a single slideshow

(photos, PowerPoint, email images, paint images, music, and internet

images).

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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 MemoryFrame at any

time. There is risk of electric shock. There are no User serviceable parts

inside. Opening the plastic case voids the product warranty.

The screen of the MemoryFrame is made of glass and must

be treated with care or may break. It is covered with polarizing material

that can be scratched. Follow the screen care instructions in Chapter 10

“Tips” to properly care for your MemoryFrame display.

Keep your MemoryFrame out of direct sunlight. DIRECT

SUNLIGHT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE.

MemoryFrame is sold in North America with a North

American 110V only external power-supply. If the North American

power-supply is plugged into locations outside of North America that

use 240 VAC 50 Hz (such as Europe), it will damage the unit and void

the warranty. Pacific Digital offers a separate international external

power supply for use outside of North America.

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4. Getting Started

The following sections provide step-by-step instructions on setting

up your MemoryFrame for the first time.

4.1

Unpacking your MemoryFrame™

In the retail box, the MemoryFrame unit is wrapped in a cardboard

shock-absorbent holder. DO NOT RIP the plastic “shrink-wrap”

portion when removing the unit. Instead, remove the entire

cardboard shock-absorbent holder from the box, and unfold the

cardboard so that it lies flat. After unfolding the cardboard, you can

gently slide the MemoryFrame from out of the “shrink-wrap”

material. Next refold the cardboard shock-absorbent holder and

place it back in the retail box. Save the box so you can pack or store

the unit in the future.

The MemoryFrame MF-810 retail pack includes:

•

MemoryFrame™ Electronic USB Digital Picture Frame

Wood 8x10 decorative frame (may be already attached to unit)

External power supply with cable

USB Cable (2 meters)

Digital PixMaster™ PC compatible photo slideshow software

and USB Drivers on CD-ROM

•

This Users Manual

Mail-in registration/warranty card (inserted into manual)

If something is missing from the above list, contact customer service

at the following phone number

North America: 888-999-0732 or 949-252-1111

Europe: +353-61-702029

4.2

Registration & Your Product Serial Number

Please record the model and serial number from the bar coded label

located on the rear of the MemoryFrame to keep for reference. The

serial number is required for Technical Support and Product

Registration. See Figure 1 for location of model and serial number.

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Model #

Serial #

Figure 1 – Product Serial Number Label

In order to receive your one year of free technical support, you must

fill-out and mail the included mail-in registration card.

4.3

4.4

Removing the Protective Cover from the LCD

The MemoryFrame ships with a protective plastic cover over its

LCD screen. The purpose of this protective plastic is to prevent the

LCD screen from being scratched or damaged during manufacturing

and packaging. Note: You may choose to leave the protective

plastic on the LCD screen to keep it protected.

Connecting MemoryFrame to the Power Supply

MemoryFrame runs on AC power from an ordinary wall outlet. Use

only the supplied MemoryFrame external Power Supply. Other

power adapters will cause damage to MemoryFrame and void the

warranty.

Connect the External Power Supply to the Power receptacle jack on

the back of MemoryFrame. Plug the External Power supply wall

plug into an electrical socket.

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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 for 220V-240V countries.

Pacific Digital offers an international external power supply for use

outside of North America.

4.5

Using the Removable Stand

The removable stand is designed to properly support the

MemoryFrame in either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal)

orientations. The stand is designed to support MemoryFrame on flat

surfaces only.

Insert the Stand into the rear of the MemoryFrame, and rotate to the

orientation that you prefer, and set the MemoryFrame on a flat

surface. See Figure 2 below. To wall-mount the unit, remove the

stand by rotating out.

Figure 2 – Removable Stand

Power-on Initialization

4.6

Move the MemoryFrame’s Power Switch to the “ON” position to

turn on the MemoryFrame.

Important Note: In the power-on sequence of the MemoryFrame, its

initialization screen will take a few moments to appear. The entire

power-on sequence may take several minutes and you will be unable

to use the push-button menu system until the initialization screen is

replaced by the first photo appearing on the screen.

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After going through a power-on initialization sequence, the

MemoryFrame will automatically enter the slideshow mode and

begin displaying the currently loaded show (a default show is

included with the unit from the factory).

Each image in the slideshow has an assigned transition effect, and

display-time duration. When the display-time of the current image

ends, the MemoryFrame transitions to the next picture.

The type of transition and the display-time duration is selected by

the user during slideshow creation. Slideshows can be created on a

PC using the Digital PixMaster™ application. If photos were

directly loaded into MemoryFrame from a USB camera or card-

reader without a PC, then MemoryFrame allows you to change/set

the transition and duration after the photos have been transferred.

Settings may be changed using the control button menus defined in

the Menu section.

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5. Control Buttons and Connectors

This section briefly summarizes the main control buttons and connectors.

The buttons can have a variety of functions while in the Menu system.

More detailed control button usage in the Menu system is discussed in

the Menu System section (Chapter 9).

Figure 3 – Buttons & Controls

On/Off Switch

The On/Off switch is the main power control for

the MemoryFrame. Be sure that the power is Off

before plugging in or unplugging MemoryFrame

from the wall socket. This will help protect the

electronics from possible power surge damage.

Frame Lock

The frame lock holds a decorative 8x10 frame in

place. The “Locked” position is toward the

outside of the unit.

Forward (Ź)

During a slideshow, press the Ź button to

transition to the next photo in the slideshow.

When viewing a user-interface menu (see Menu

button), use this button to highlight the next

menu option. After pressing Volume or

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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” key

to select a photo or menu option.

Reverse (Ż)

During a slideshow, press the Ż button to

transition to the previous photo in the slideshow.

When viewing a user-interface menu (see Menu

button), use this button to highlight the previous

menu option. After pressing Volume or

Brightness, this button is also used to decrease

the level.

When using MemoryFrame without a PC, this

button is used to download directly from a

camera and to select and set the organization of

the MemoryFrame slide show.

Pause ( || )

Press the || button to pause or restart the slide

show. When the show is paused, the || button

resumes the slideshow.

Brightness

MemoryFrame is easy to adjust for different

ambient lighting conditions. With the slideshow

in operation, adjust the brightness to create the

optimum display setting. Use this button and the

Ź and Ż buttons to change the brightness of the

image. Note: the Brightness buttons respond

only when MemoryFrame is displaying a

slideshow, and do not respond while in the

Menu system.

Internal Microphone When using MemoryFrame without a PC, the

internal microphone is used to record your voice

or music. Note: this feature is only on the

MF-810S stereo model.

Volume

MemoryFrame is easy to adjust for different

ambient noise conditions. With the slideshow in

operation, adjust the volume to the optimum

setting. Use this button and the Ź and Ż

buttons to change the volume of the speakers.

Note: the volume buttons respond only when

MemoryFrame is displaying a slideshow, and do

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not respond while in the Menu system. Note:

this feature is only on the MF-810S stereo

model.

Mute

MemoryFrame speaker output (music or voice)

can be easily muted with one touch of this

button. Press again to un-mute. Note: this

feature is only on the MF-810S stereo model.

Special

This is a one-touch short-cut button that you can

customize to quickly access a function that you

use often and to which you want to have fast

one-touch access. Note: this feature is only on

the MF-810S stereo model.

Wall Mount Slots

Stereo Speakers

There are four wall mount slot locations: two for

portrait and two for landscape orientation. The

slots will accept a standard #6 wood screw.

Built-in stereo speakers play your WAV voice or

music files with each picture in your slideshow.

Great for narrative shows and storybook

applications! Note: this feature is only on the

MF-810S stereo model.

Power Connector

VGA Connector

The Power Connector is the connection point for

the supplied power adapter, and is used to

provide main power to the MemoryFrame. The

input is 12 VAC developed through the supplied

AC power adapter.

The VGA connector is the connection point for

an external wall-projector, CRT or LCD

monitor, and can be used for simultaneous

display of the images to another screen. This

allows the MemoryFrame to be used as a low-

cost No PC required presentation device! Note:

this feature is only on the MF-810S stereo

model.

USB Connectors

There are 3 USB connectors as shown in Figure

4. The two marked “Camera” are used to

transfer images from a camera, USB memory-

card-reader, or a USB thumb-drive. The one

marked “PC” is used to transfer shows to/from a

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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.

LCD Screen

Security Lock

Displays your pictures in vivid color. Your

MemoryFrame LCD screen is made of glass and

should be treated with care. See Section 10.2 for

care and cleaning.

MemoryFrame has a receptacle that accepts any

Notebook locking system (Kensington®

compatible) to add protection and security when

used in business environments. (See Chapter

10.3).

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6. Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer

Although MemoryFrame does not require a PC, many digital camera

users will want to take advantage of their personal computer’s power,

memory, user interface, and photo editing software. The PC can be used

to edit, enhance, and archive photos and other images. Using a PC, you

can simply and easily download images to your MemoryFrame. With the

stereo MF-810S model you can also download WAV audio files. You

can organize a personalized photo show and quickly transfer it to/from

the MemoryFrame using USB. In this usage scenario the PC is

momentarily connected directly to the MemoryFrame with the USB

cable that was provided with the unit.

After transferring photos, the MemoryFrame does not need to remain

connected to the PC via the USB cable in order to display the photo

slideshow. For example, after transferring photos, the MemoryFrame

can be disconnected from the USB cable and moved to a different room

for display. Alternatively, if the display location for the MemoryFrame

is near the PC, you can leave the MemoryFrame connected to the PC as

may be the case in a home office or at work.

6.1

Digital PixMaster™ PC Software Overview

A PC communicates with the MemoryFrame using Digital PixMaster^TM

software. The Digital PixMaster software runs on your computer and is a

special application (provided in the box on a CD) used to control and

configure MemoryFrame. Digital PixMaster uses a special USB driver

to communicate (also provided on the CD). PixMaster is an innovative

solution that is incredibly easy to use, while offering key features, such

as the ability preview slideshows, rotate photos, specify transition

effects, and create/name/save unique slideshows from your vacations,

sporting events, family functions, etc. The software presents a graphical

user interface that allows you to do the following:

•

Easily create professional looking photo slideshows to be

displayed on the MemoryFrame. Choose the pictures, choose

the times & transitions and let Digital PixMaster do the rest. The

software easily allows you to create custom slideshows that

integrate photos from both your camera as well as images stored

anywhere on your PC. Simply drag & drop the desired photos

for a particular show into Digital PixMaster. Digital PixMaster

software can import the following picture formats: JPEG, TIFF,

BMP, PNG, or GIF.

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•

Retrieve an existing slideshow from the MemoryFrame and

store it on a PC with a name of your choosing for later use

(example: you can save a slideshow as HawaiiVacation.pd2).

Quickly transfer the slideshows that you created on your PC

using the Digital PixMaster application into the MemoryFrame

via USB for instant viewing enjoyment.

With the MF-810S stereo model you can also download WAV

audio files (voice or music). This enables narrative shows and

storybook applications.

Digital PixMaster also allows you to upgrade the software in

your MemoryFrame as new features and enhancements become

available (see Upgrading Your MemoryFrame Software in

Chapter 14).

6.2

Minimum PC System Requirements

Digital PixMaster™ has the following minimum system requirements:

•

IBM compatible PC

Pentium II 200MHz or higher with at least 64 MB of memory.

Pentium III 300MHz or higher recommended for optimum

performance

•

Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® 2003,

Windows® 98SE, or Windows® ME

•

Mouse (to drag & drop photos)

USB port (either USB 1.1 or USB 2.0)

VGA compatible display (or higher)

10MB of hard-disk space for software installation, and 50MB for

storage of slideshows. Slideshows can be stored on any media

(examples: HDD, ZIP, CD-RW, DVD, etc.)

6.3

Installing Digital PixMaster™ PC Software

Place the software CD-ROM that came with MemoryFrame in your PC’s

CD-ROM drive. If your Windows®PC is configured to auto-run, the

Install-Shield wizard for Digital PixMaster should automatically start

within one minute.

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Figure 5 –Digital PixMaster Setup Program

Follow the on screen instructions to install Digital PixMaster to your

PC’s hard-drive.

If however, the InstallShield Wizard does not automatically start to

install after one minute, click your mouse on START, then RUN, then

browse to your CD drive and select SETUP.EXE from the CD drive to

run. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to install the Digital

PixMaster software application to your PC’s hard-drive.

After the installation is completed, the Digital PixMaster icon will

automatically be located on your Windows Desktop.

Figure 6 – Digital PixMaster Icon

Digital PixMaster

To start Digital PixMaster double click on the icon.

6.4

Installing MemoryFrame’s USB Drivers

MemoryFrame has custom USB drivers from Pacific Digital that are

shipped to you on the same software CD as Digital PixMaster. To load

them, with the MemoryFrame CD in your optical drive simply connect

your PC to your MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in

the box with the unit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC.

Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the “PC” connector of the

MemoryFrame. Figure

shows the location of the “PC-to-

MemoryFrame” connector on the back of MemoryFrame.

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MemoryFrame

Figure 7 – Connecting a PC to MemoryFrame

After connecting, the Windows® Hardware Wizard will detect the

MemoryFrame. When the Hardware Wizard begins, the following

screen should be displayed:

Figure 8 – Windows Hardware Found Wizard

Click Next to begin installation.

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Since the MemoryFrame USB driver is not digitally signed, Microsoft

Windows® XP users may see the following screen during the install

process:

Press “Continue Anyway” to continue with the installation.

MemoryFrame will not impair or destabilize XP and this is just a

warning about digitally signed drivers.

Some versions of Windows® automate the following steps so that you

may not have to perform or see each of them.

The next step is INSTALL HARDWARE DEVICE DRIVERS. To do

so, select the install method for the “Digital Picture Frame”. Select

“Search for suitable driver for my device” and click Next to continue

installation.

Next, in the LOCATE DRIVER FILES screen, select the device where

the MemoryFrame “Digital Picture Frame” USB driver can be found.

The MemoryFrame “Digital Picture Frame” USB driver resides on the

Digital PixMaster software CD. With the MemoryFrame CD-ROM in

the appropriate device, select the CD-ROM drive checkbox. Then click

on Next to continue the installation.

After Windows® finds and installs the driver, the COMPLETING THE

NEW HARDWARE WIZARD screen will be displayed. Click on

Finish to complete the installation.

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Some older versions of Windows® may require a system restart. If so,

you will see the following screen. If this screen is displayed, click on

Yes to restart the system.

Figure 9 – Windows Settings Change Message

If the above screen is not displayed, the system does not need to be

restarted.

Note: Once the MemoryFrame USB driver is installed the “Pacific

Digital MemoryFrame MF-810” USB device will be listed as an

“Imaging Device” in the imaging devices section of the Windows®

Device Manager.

6.5

Using Digital PixMaster™ to Create Slideshows

The PC does not need to be connected to the MemoryFrame to create

slideshows. You don’t need to connect the USB cable until you want to

transfer slideshows from the PC to your MemoryFrame, or when you

want to transfer a slideshow from MemoryFrame back to your PC.

The Digital PixMaster icon should be located on your Windows Desktop.

To start Digital PixMaster double click on its icon. By default, Digital

PixMaster will open an empty slideshow.

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Figure 10 – Digital PixMaster Empty Show

Digital PixMaster lets you create a complete slideshow of images for

download to MemoryFrame.

Click either INSERT or double-click on your MyComputer icon to locate

the photo images (JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, or GIF) that you want to

download onto your MemoryFrame frame.

Digital PixMaster supports “drag and drop,” so simply select one or more

photos (up to 55 maximum) from any location on your hard-drive and

“drag and drop” over to the Digital PixMaster application window.

Digital PixMaster also supports “paste from clipboard,” to allow simple

selection of one or more photos from the Internet, email, your hard-drive,

or any other storage device in your PC. Use the Windows “Copy”

function, then “Paste” the images into the Digital PixMaster application

window.

The original image files on your PC will be left unmodified, and a re-

sized copy of the image will be added to the Digital PixMaster slideshow

file. The original high-resolution photo files will remain in the directory

where they were.

You can also select photos from any application, directory, CD, DVD,

etc. to import via “drag and drop” or “copy/paste” into your slideshow.

Simply find the images that you want to include in the slideshow.

Repeat this process until you have selected all of the images that you

wish to add to this particular slideshow. The figure below shows an

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example of a Digital PixMaster slideshow after pictures have been

imported via “drag and drop” from other applications and directories.

Figure 11 – Digital PixMaster slideshow

Shown below each photo is the slide number, the time duration the

photo will be displayed, and whether or not a transition effect has

been selected for that photo.

6.5.1 Application Commands and Pull-Down Menus

Across the top of the Digital PixMaster application are the pull-down

menus: File, Edit, View, MemoryFrame, and Help. All of the commands

(except those in the MemoryFrame pull-down) can be performed on the

PC without the need for a MemoryFrame to be connected. This allows

you to create slideshows on any PC. The Figure below shows the various

options under the File, Edit, and View pull-down menus.

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File

Edit

View

Preview Slideshow

Status Bar

Toolbar

Slide Properties

Switch View

New

Ctrl-N

Ctrl-O

Ctrl-F4

Ctrl-S

Undo

Redo

Cut

Copy

Paste

Delete

Select All

Insert

Ctrl-Z

Ctrl-Y

Ctrl-X

Ctrl-C

Ctrl-V

Del

Open…

Save

Save As…

Preferences…

Recent Files

Exit

Ctrl-A

Ctrl-I

Alt-F4

Table 1 – Application Commands: File, Edit, View

6.5.2 Naming and Saving Slideshows

You can create, name, and save hundreds of different slideshows on

your PC (e.g. Graduation, Hawaii, Little League, Football, Soccer,

Wedding, Lakers, Church, etc.). Each can be quickly downloaded to

MemoryFrame over USB. To save a slideshow that you have

created, click on File then select “Save” or “Save As” to save the

slideshow to your hard drive under a name of your choosing. The

file extension for MemoryFrame MF-810 slideshows created with

Digital Pixmaster is the “.pd2” extension. Using the “Save As”

function, you can create variations of a slideshow that differ by one

or more photos.

Digital PixMaster can have only one slideshow open at one time. If

you choose to open a new blank slideshow while another is already

open, the program will close the first one (asking you if you want to

save first) before opening the new blank one. Additionally, you can

open existing slideshows that you had previously saved.

6.5.3 Removing an image from a slideshow

There are three ways to remove an image from a slideshow. The

first method is to Right-Click on the image that you wish to remove,

and select Delete or Cut. The other method is to first select the

image to be removed by using Left-Click. Then, click EDIT, and

select either Delete or Cut to remove the Image from the slideshow.

Alternatively, you can press the delete key on your keyboard. Cut

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will make the image available in the Windows Clipboard for

subsequent Paste.

6.5.4 Inserting an image into a slideshow

In addition to the Drag&Drop and Paste functions discussed earlier,

you can also Insert an image from a directory or storage device with

the “Insert” option available in the Edit menu. This option will ask

you to specify the location or Browse to find.

6.5.5 Rotating an image in a slideshow

Some of your pictures will have been taken with the camera in a

horizontal position, and others in a vertical position. The Rotate 90º

option allows you to set the proper orientation to display any

particular photo. When you select Rotate 90º, Digital PixMaster will

rotate the currently selected picture 90º to the right. Select the

image you wish to rotate and then rotate it as many times as

necessary until you reach the desired orientation.

6.5.6 Hiding an image in a slideshow

You may not want to delete an image from a slideshow, but still not

want to display it in that slideshow. Un-checking Show Slide

allows you to hide that particular slide. This setting can also be

reversed to unhide the slide in the show.

6.5.7 Copying images from one slideshow to another

Since Digital PixMaster can have only one slideshow open at one

time, you must open/start another session of Digital PixMaster (by

double clicking on its icon again or invoking from the Windows

Program list), in order to copy images from one slideshow to

another show. With two instances of Digital PixMaster running,

you can copy & paste images from one show to another.

6.5.8 Image Properties: Transition Effects and Timings

Digital PixMaster features a wide variety of transitions between

images. The software allows you to assign transitions, fill colors,

and set the slide display duration time for each individual slide (or

apply to all slides). Figure 12 below shows the Image Properties

screen.

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Figure 12 – Image Properties

Background Fill Color: The program will fill any unused

portion of the screen with a background of your choosing from

the list of colors. This reduces the “black bar” effect seen when

pictures do not have the same 4:3 proportion as the

MemoryFrame screen. See section 10.1 for details.

Transitions: Eleven (11) transitions are available. The

transitions in your MemoryFrame may differ from those listed

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below depending on the version of software shipped with your

MemoryFrame. Check our website for software upgrades.

None: The next image simply appears replacing the

previous.

Wipe Down: The next image wipes down from the top of the

screen.

Wipe Up: The next image wipes up from the bottom of the

screen.

Wipe Left: The next image wipes from the right of the

screen towards the left side.

Wipe Right: The next image wipes from the left of the

screen towards the right side.

Box out: The next image appears from center in a small box

and expands towards the edges of the screen.

Tile Fill Right: The old image is tiled over as the new image

wipes in from the left.

Tile Fill Left: The old image is tiled over as the new image

wipes in from the right.

Tile Box out: The old image is tiled over as the next image

appears from center and expands towards edges to replace the

previous.

Diagonal Fill Right: The next image overwrites with

diagonal stripes to replace the previous.

Diagonal Fill Left: The next image overwrites with diagonal

stripes to replace the previous.

Timings: The Image Properties also allows you to set the time

that each slide will display. Selections range from 15 seconds to

several hours.

If you want to apply similar settings to more than one or all images,

highlight the images desired or Select ALL from the edit menu.

6.5.8.1 Display Text Caption

For each image you can type in a text caption that will display in an

overlay over the slide then disappear after a time delay leaving only the

picture. This allows you to annotate each photo (example: “This is

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Andy’s first birthday”). In advanced software versions, after typing the

text caption, select the foreground/background color of the caption text

as well as set the duration that it is displayed. The duration selection bar

is relative to time that photo is displayed (sliding the duration selection

bar all the way to the right selects the longest caption duration).

6.5.8.2 Audio Clip for Stereo Speakers

This feature is only on the MF-810S stereo model. For each image you

can associate a WAV audio file that will play when the slide is displayed.

If your PC has a microphone, you can record your own voice or music as

a WAV file using the built-in Windows recording functions. Audio

allows you to annotate each photo with either voice or music enabling

narrative shows or storybooks (example: “Hi Grandma, this is me at the

beach!”). Be creative!

6.5.9 Preview Slideshow

Now that your slideshow is configured with your selected transitions and

fill-colors, you can preview how the slideshow will appear in either

landscape or portrait mode on the MemoryFrame before sending.

Selecting “Preview Slideshow” from the View menu will present the

slideshow in a window using your transition and timing selections. This

function is also available by clicking on “preview-slideshow” icon (

in the toolbar.

)

6.5.10 Portrait/Landscape Modes

MemoryFrame supports both portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal)

orientations. You can select whether your slideshow should be

configured in either Portrait or Landscape modes. When you send the

slideshow to MemoryFrame it will automatically program

MemoryFrame for the orientation you selected. This function is

available by clicking on “{Portrait/Landscape” icon ( ) in the toolbar.

6.5.11 Preferences

The Preferences menu allows you to control two settings: 1) how often

the program will automatically check the Internet to see if updated

versions of MemoryFrame software are available for download (see

section 6.7), and 2) whether or not to always remind you “to put

MemoryFrame into slideshow mode” before communicating (send,

receive, update, etc.). To control these settings, click on File then select

“Preferences.” After making changes, click on “Apply” then “OK” to

save the new preferences settings.

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Updates to MemoryFrame software can be downloaded and installed

automatically. By default, Digital PixMaster will automatically search

the Pacific Digital website once a week for updates. The automatic

update schedule can be altered through the "File/Preferences" menu

option. This Internet Update method can save a considerable amount of

time compared to downloading the software updates manually.

6.6

Transferring Slideshows to/from MemoryFrame

The next Figure below shows the various options under the

MemoryFrame and Help pull-down menus. The four (4) commands in

the MemoryFrame pull-down menu involve communication with the

MemoryFrame and can only be performed when a MemoryFrame is

connected to the PC and displaying a slideshow (i.e. not in menus).

MemoryFrame

Send Slideshow

Retrieve Slideshow

Update Firmware

Properties

Help

Contents

Internet Updates

About Digital PixMaster…

Figure 13 – Additional Application Commands

Note: Exit any on-board-button menus and return to displaying the

current slideshow. This will place the MemoryFrame in the mode

that is required to communicate with the PC.

When the MemoryFrame is connected to a computer running Digital

PixMaster with its USB drivers, the MemoryFrame accepts and

processes communication from the computer. Digital PixMaster can

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retrieve the current slideshow in MemoryFrame to the PC (retrieve) for

saving or editing, or it can replace the slideshow in the MemoryFrame

with a new one from the computer (send).

To transfer slideshows from the PC to your MemoryFrame or from

MemoryFrame back to your PC, you must first connect your PC to the

MemoryFrame with the USB cable that was provided in the box with the

unit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the PC.

Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the “PC” connector of the

MemoryFrame. See Figure 7.

Important! For the PC application (Digital PixMaster) to communicate

to your MemoryFrame, you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for

communicating to a PC, as described in the section below.

Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to a PC

The MemoryFrame cannot be managed or communicate with a PC

while it is in the Menu system mode. In all cases, you must be in

photo slideshow Display mode for Digital PixMaster to

communicate. Exit any on-board button menus and return to

displaying the current slideshow. This will place the MemoryFrame

in the mode that is required to communicate with the PC.

Getting the current slideshow from the MemoryFrame

From the “MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital PixMaster,

select Retrieve-Slideshow to get the current slideshow from the

MemoryFrame. This function is also available by clicking on

“retrieve-slideshow” icon (

) in the toolbar. When the

MemoryFrame receives the Retrieve-Slideshow command it

transfers the current slideshow photos (and associated delay times,

fill-colors, delays, WAV files etc.) from its memory to the PC.

Once complete, you can save or edit this show.

Sending slideshows to the MemoryFrame

Important! Because MemoryFrame will overwrite an existing

slideshow if a new one is sent to it, you may want to first Retrieve the

existing show to your PC for saving on your PC hard drive before

sending a new one.

First open the show you want to send on the PC. From the

“MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital PixMaster, select

Send-Slideshow. This function is also available by clicking on

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“send-slideshow” icon (

) in the toolbar. This will send your PC

slideshow to the MemoryFrame. When the application sends the

Send-Slideshow command, the MemoryFrame will erase its current

slideshow, then read in the new show over the USB connection

from the PC and save it into its onboard memory.

After you click on Send, Digital PixMaster will display a progress

bar to indicate the transfer of the new images to MemoryFrame.

Important! When the progress bar is complete, it only signifies that the

file has been transferred, but not yet stored in memory. This is just the

beginning of the MemoryFrame’s actual process of updating its

Slideshow, so do not turn off the power

After the transfer is complete, the MemoryFrame will erase the

current slideshow portion of its memory and program in the new

slideshow image. You must wait up to one (1) minute for the frame

to complete the slideshow change.

Important! Do not unplug or cut power to the MemoryFrame or PC

during the send slideshow process!

Once the new slideshow has been loaded into the MemoryFrame’s

storage memory, the MemoryFrame will indicate it is finished by

displaying the first new image of the slideshow. A power-cycle is

not required.

6.7

Properties

This allows you to see what version firmware your MemoryFrame is

currently running. The MemoryFrame must be attached to your

computer for this function to be available. If your MemoryFrame is not

attached, this function will be “grayed out” (not available for selection).

6.8

Help - Internet Updates

Updates for Digital PixMaster software, the USB Driver, and the

MemoryFrame’s firmware can be downloaded and installed

automatically. By default, Digital PixMaster will automatically search

the Pacific Digital website once a week for updates. The automatic

update schedule can be altered through the "File/Preferences" menu

option (see Preferences section 6.5.11). Checking for updates can be also

invoked at anytime by clicking on Help then select “Internet Updates.”

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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. If not, you will receive a message saying “Cannot locate the

update website”

If newer updates are available, the following screen will appear.

6.9

Help - About Digital PixMaster

This allows you to see what version of Digital PixMaster software your

computer is currently running. Simply click on Help then select “About

Digital PixMaster.”

6.10

Exiting Digital PixMaster

Choosing Exit from the File menu will exit the Digital PixMaster

program. If you have an unsaved slideshow file currently open, the

program will ask you if you want to save it before exiting the program.

Clicking on the close window box (x) in the upper right corner will also

exit the Digital PixMaster program.

7. Connecting a Camera to the MemoryFrame

For those who wish to bypass their PC, MemoryFrame can also be

connected directly to USB digital cameras that support the USB Mass

Storage Specification (see Chapter 12). In this mode, the Photos stored

in the camera must be in JPEG format (not TIF or other camera formats).

In this mode, independent of a PC, MemoryFrame is capable of

downloading JPEG formatted pictures, changing the resolution of the

pictures to match that of the MemoryFrame display, storing the pictures

in nonvolatile memory, and displaying the downloaded pictures with user

specified durations and transitions.

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Important! To transfer slideshows from the Camera directly to your

MemoryFrame, you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for

communicating, as described in the section below.

Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate to Camera

The MemoryFrame cannot be managed or communicate with a camera

while it is displaying a slide show. In all cases, you must stop the

slideshow by pressing the Menu Button.

This will place the

MemoryFrame in the Menu System mode that is required to

communicate with the Camera.

Important! Make sure that the camera’s memory-card is already

inserted into the camera before connecting the USB cable.

Next, connect the MemoryFrame directly to the USB digital camera

using the USB cable that was provided by the camera manufacturer (i.e.

the cable that came with your camera).

To use a camera, connect the “micro-USB” connector to the camera’s

USB port. Then connect the “Standard USB” connector to the “Camera”

connector of the MemoryFrame. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 – Connecting a Camera

The MemoryFrame is capable of displaying the pictures found in the

camera and allows you to download pictures from the camera directly

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into the MemoryFrame until the internal memory of the MemoryFrame is

full.

Important! The camera will need to be set into the appropriate mode to

transmit its pictures. Many cameras have two modes of operation:

proprietary and standard (driver-less) mode, and the camera has menu

items and/or buttons that set the USB mode. The standard (driver-less)

makes the camera look like a drive-letter to Windows Explorer without

the need for the camera manufacturer's custom driver. This standard

driverless mode (called “disk-drive” mode by some cameras) is required

to interface to MemoryFrame. See your camera’s user manual for details

of how to prepare your camera for driver-less USB transfers.

After the camera is connected, use the MemoryFrame’s onboard Menu

System (described in Chapter 9 of this manual), and select either the

“Copy Pictures from Camera” option or the “Fill MemoryFrame from

Camera”option from the Main Menu.

Follow the onscreen instructions for transferring images to

MemoryFrame from the camera and for setting the display times and

transitions. More information on navigating the menu system is

described in the Camera Download section of Chapter 9, the

MemoryFrame Menu System chapter.

8. Connecting a USB Card-Reader or Thumb-drive

If you have a Camera that is not compliant with the USB Mass Storage

specification, you can still bypass your PC by using MemoryFrame

directly with USB thumb-drives or USB memory-card readers that

support the USB Mass Storage Specification (see Chapter 12).

Important! To transfer images from the Memory Card Reader directly

to your MemoryFrame, you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for

communicating, as described in the section below.

Preparing MemoryFrame to Communicate with Card-Readers

The MemoryFrame cannot be managed or communicate with a card

reader while it is displaying a slide show. In all cases, you must stop the

slideshow by pressing the Menu Button.

This will place the

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MemoryFrame in the Menu System mode that is required to

communicate with the USB memory-card-reader.

Important! Make sure that the memory-card is already inserted into

the card reader before connecting the USB cable to the

MemoryFrame.

Next, connect the MemoryFrame directly to the USB memory-card

reader using the USB cable that was provided by the card-reader

manufacturer (i.e. the cable that came with your reader).

To do this with a USB memory-card reader, connect the USB connector

of the card-reader’s USB cable to the “Camera” connector of the

MemoryFrame. See Figure 15. For USB thumb-drives insert directly

into the “Camera” connector of the MemoryFrame.

Figure 15 – Connecting a Card-Reader or Thumb-drive

The MemoryFrame is capable of displaying the JPEG pictures found in

thumb-drives or the reader’s memory cards and allowing the user to

download pictures directly into the MemoryFrame until the internal

memory of the MemoryFrame is full.

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After the card reader is connected, use the MemoryFrame’s onboard

Menu System (described in Chapter 9 of this manual), and select either

the “Copy Pictures from Camera” option or the “Fill MemoryFrame from

Camera” option from the main menu.

Note: The on-board menu system options for “Copy Pictures from

Camera” are also used for card readers & thumbdrives.

Follow the onscreen instructions for transferring images to

MemoryFrame from the reader or USB thumb-drive and for setting the

display times and transitions. More information on navigating the menu

system is described in the Camera Download section of Chapter 9, the

MemoryFrame Menu System chapter.

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9. MemoryFrame Menu System

When the user presses the Menu button, the MemoryFrame enters the

Management mode menu. This menu system, which is controlled by

pushing the buttons on the top of the MemoryFrame, allows you to use

the MemoryFrame without a PC to download and configure slideshows

by simply using the buttons on the top of the MemoryFrame unit. In this

mode, the user may download new slideshows, alter the current slide

show, record voice or music (MF-810S stereo version only) or change

MemoryFrame options as described in the following sections.

9.1

Menu Navigation

When you enter the menu system, the MemoryFrame changes the usage

of three of the buttons: Forward (Ź), Select, and Reverse (Ż).

Fwd/Rev/Select Buttons

Menu Button

Figure 16 – Menu Buttons

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While in the Menu system, these buttons are used to navigate through the

MemoryFrame management menus and to execute the various

management functions as follows:

Forward (Ź)

While in the Menu system, pressing the Forward

(Ź) button will move the item selector either

down to next menu text line, or to the right to

next thumbnail, depending upon the current

menu context.

Select

While in the Menu system, the Select button

functions as the “select” key to select a

thumbnail or to select and execute a text menu

option.

Reverse (Ż)

While in the Menu system, pressing the Reverse

(Ż) button will move the item selector either up

to the prior menu text line, or to the left to the

prior thumbnail, depending upon the current

menu context.

The basis of operation is that the MemoryFrame will highlight the

currently selected item in one of two ways. If the item is a thumbnail,

the selected thumbnail will be designated by an outline. If the material is

text, the selected text option will be highlighted in a different color than

the rest of the menu. This highlight is called the selector. Once the

appropriate item has been highlighted, you can press Select to perform

the selected function.

9.2

Main Menu

When you press the Menu button during a slideshow, the

MemoryFrame™ will stop displaying the slideshow and enter the menu

system into the “Main” Menu. Figure 17 is a sample of the Main Menu

screen.

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Main Menu

Resume SlideShow

Configure Slides

Delete All Slides in MemoryFrame

Copy Pictures from Camera/Reader

Fill MemoryFrame from Camera/Reader

Run Slideshow from USB drive

Preferences

(Press Rev/Fwd buttons to move Up/Down. Use

‘Select’ button to choose)

Figure 17 Main Menu

Some items in the main menu execute the listed task, while other items in

the main menu each launch a sub-menu for the described function. Each

of the options in the main menu is described below. Once in the Menu

system, hitting the Menu button again will return you to the previous

menu.

9.2.1 Resume Picture Show

When you wish to exit the Menu system, you can either push the Menu

button again or alternatively use the appropriate button (Forward (Ź) or

Reverse (Ż) ) to highlight the Resume SlideShow menu selection and

then press the Select button. This will resume the slideshow from the

last picture that was displayed before entering the Menu system.

9.2.2 Delete All Slides in MemoryFrame

Selecting this will cause all stored pictures in the MemoryFrame to be

permanently deleted. One may wish to do this if the goal is to

subsequently fill the entire MemoryFrame from a camera, thumbdrive or

card-reader (See section for “Fill MemoryFrame from Camera/Reader”).

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9.2.3 Configure Slides

This menu lets you set or change the same settings as the Digital

PixMaster PC Application allows you to set/change. This allows you to

use the MemoryFrame without a PC, or change settings originally set

with the PC application with the on-board button Menu system. This

method is not as fast as the PC. To enter the Configure Slides sub-menu,

highlight the Configure Slides entry by using the Forward (Ź) or

Reverse (Ż) button and then press the Select button.

Important! On any menu that has thumbnail images, the

thumbnails will take a few moments to appear, and you will be

unable to select a picture or move the highlight until ALL of the

thumbnails have appeared in their entirety.

Selecting this menu option will cause the menu being displayed to

change from the Main Menu to a sub-menu called the Configure Slides

menu. For this menu, the focus is initially on thumbnails of the stored

pictures as depicted in the Figure 18.

Configure Slides

Transition: type

Duration: time

Show This Slide:

Delete Slide

Rotate 90 Degrees

Select Another

Record Audio

Exit Config Menu

SELECT

PRESS REVERSE, FORWARD,

Figure 18- Configure Slides Menu

In this menu, you are first presented with a thumbnail view of three (3)

of many pictures stored in the MemoryFrame.

You can navigate through the pictures using the Forward (Ź) and

Reverse (Ż) buttons. Since the MemoryFrame can hold 32+ pictures,

this display of three (3) thumbnails serves as a window into the

MemoryFrame’s picture memory. When you navigate past the third

picture on the screen, the program will render the next thumbnail, and so

on until the last picture is displayed. At this point the Forward (Ź)

navigation button will not let you advance past the last picture.

Conversely, when you use the Reverse (Ż) button to navigate to a

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picture prior to the currently displayed thumbnails, the prior thumbnail

will appear on the screen, and so on until the first picture is displayed.

When you have reached the beginning of your pictures, the Reverse (Ż)

navigation button will not let you navigate back any further.

Changing a Picture’s Display Characteristics

When you press ‘Select’ to select a picture, the menu options for

that picture will apply to that picture. This sub-menu allows you to

set the attributes of your slideshow without a PC (the time the

photos are displayed, the photo transition effects, as well as the

ability to hide and delete photos, etc).

First, find a picture where you want to change either the time

displayed, transition effect, hide, or delete it. Then, press the Select

button. After the Select button is pressed, the MemoryFrame will

display the Configure Slides menu choices underneath the

thumbnail display.

The picture configuration menu items presented for the

selected photo are:

Duration: (time)

Transition: (type)

Background Color: (current color)

Show This Slide: (yes or no)

Delete Slide

Rotate 90 Degrees

Record Audio

Select Another Slide

Exit Configuration Menu

Most of these settings apply only to the selected thumbnail, while

some allow you specify an option to “apply the setting to all

photos.” Each photograph in the slideshow can have different

effects, delays, etc.

Once a thumbnail is selected, the Forward (Ź) and Reverse (Ż)

navigation buttons operate on the menu items and not on the

thumbnails. Each of these Configure Slideshow menu choices are

described below.

9.2.3.1 Exit Configuration Menu

When you want to exit the Configure Slides sub-menu, select “Exit

Configuration Menu.” This will bring you back to the Main Menu from

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where you may resume the slideshow. Hitting the Menu button at

anytime will return you to the slideshow mode.

9.2.3.2 Rotate 90º

Your pictures may have been taken with the camera in either horizontal

or vertical position. The Rotate 90º option allows you to set the proper

orientation to display any particular image. When you select Rotate 90º,

the MemoryFrame will rotate the currently selected picture 90º to the

right. First select the thumbnail image you wish to rotate and then push

the Pause/Select button as necessary to rotate the image to the desired

orientation. This will save the change into memory and then return to

thumbnail navigation mode.

9.2.3.3 Delete Slide

The Delete Slide option allows you to delete a particular image from

your MemoryFrame’s storage. Highlight the thumbnail of the image to

be deleted then push the Select button.

9.2.3.4 Hide/Show Image

The MemoryFrame allows pictures that are stored in memory to be

hidden (not shown) when the normal slideshow is presented. This allows

the user to alter the slideshow without deleting the photo from memory.

9.2.3.5 Set Transition Effect

Your MemoryFrame features eleven (11) choices for transition effects

between images These are the same as those selectable with the PC

application software, Digital PixMaster. When you choose a transition

effect, this menu selection will save the changes into memory and then

return you to thumbnail navigation mode. The transitions in your

MemoryFrame may differ from those listed below, depending on the

version of software shipped with your MemoryFrame.

None, Wipe Down, Wipe Up, Wipe Left, Wipe Right

Box Out, Tile Fill Right, Tile Fill Left, Tile Box Out

Diagonal Fill Right, Diagonal Fill Left

Once selected you are given the choice to apply this Effect to either

“Only This Picture” or alternatively to “All Pictures”

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9.2.3.6 Set Slide Duration

You can select the amount of time the selected photo image will display:

from 15 seconds to several hours. Upon selection of a time

MemoryFrame will automatically, record the change and return to

thumbnail navigation mode.

Once selected you are given the choice to apply this Time to either

“Only This Picture” or alternatively to “All Pictures”

9.2.3.7 Set Background (Fill) Color

Your MemoryFrame will fill any unused portion of the screen with a

background of your choice from the list of colors. This reduces the

“black bar” effect seen when pictures do not have the same 4:3

proportion as the MemoryFrame screen (see Section 10.1 for more

information).

Once selected you are given the choice to apply this Color to either

“Only This Picture” or alternatively to “All Pictures”

9.2.3.8 Record Audio

This feature is only on the MF-810S stereo model. The

MemoryFrame model MF-810S has a built-in microphone and stereo

speakers. This menu option allows you to record either a voice narration

(example: “Grandma, this is me at the beach”) or music to play with each

image. You can record a different audio clip for each image. When you

select RecordAudio, you are presented with the following sub-menu:

Record (Hold Down ‘Select’)

Delete Current Audio Recording

Play Audio Recording

From this menu you can listen to, delete, or record the audio clip

associated with this picture. To record: press and hold down the Select

button (release the select button to end the recording). The microphone

input is located between the Brightness and Volume buttons. If

recording voice, locate your mouth approximately 4 inches from the

microphone before pressing Select.

9.2.4 Copy Pictures (from USB Camera, Thumbdrive or Reader)

Important! Before selecting this item, you must first perform all the

steps in either Chapter 7 “Camera Connection to MemoryFrame”

or Chapter 8 “Card-Reader or Thumbdrive Connection

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The initial menu view for Download Pictures (from

Camera/Reader/Thumbdrive) is very similar to the prior Configure Slide

sub-menu section). The major difference is that all the thumbnail

pictures displayed are from the Camera, Thumbdrive or USB Memory-

Card reader, and not from the MemoryFrame’s picture storage memory.

To enter this menu, highlight “Copy Pictures from Camera” and

press Select for the MemoryFrame to enter its picture transfer

mode (from camera, thumbdrive or reader).

Important! This function will display thumbnail images from the

camera or Reader, and the thumbnails will take a few moments to

appear, and you will be unable to select a picture or move the

highlight until the first 3 thumbnails have appeared in their entirety.

A progress meter bar will show you the progress of the image

transfer. The higher the mega-Pixel resolution of the images, the

longer this progress may take.

If no device is attached when select this function (or if the camera

or reader is not USB Mass Storage compatible), you will get a

message that says “Device Empty/Not Connected.” If your device

is attached try again. (see Section 12 for more information)

Copy Pictures from Camera

Save to Picture Frame

Cancel

Return to Main Menu

Figure 19- Copy Pictures from Camera Menu

In this mode, the user is presented with a thumbnail view of three (3) of

the many pictures in the Camera, USB thumbdrive or Reader. In this

menu, the pictures reside on the USB device and NOT in the

MemoryFrame yet.

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You can navigate through the pictures in the Camera/thumbdrive/reader

using the Forward (Ź) and Reverse (Ż) buttons. The display of three

(3) thumbnails serves as a window into the camera/ thumbdrive/reader’s

picture memory. When you navigate past the third thumbnail picture on

the screen, the program will display the next thumbnail image, and so on

until the last picture is displayed. At this point the Forward (Ź)

navigation button will not let you advance past the last picture.

Conversely, when you use the Reverse (Ż) button to navigate to a

picture prior to the currently displayed thumbnails, the screen the

program will display the prior thumbnail image, and so on until the first

picture is displayed. At this point the Reverse (Ż) navigation button

will not let you navigate back any further.

Note: On any menu that has thumbnail images, the menus may take

a few moments to appear, and you cannot move the highlight until

the image has completely appeared.

Selecting Camera/Thumbdrive/Reader Pictures to Transfer

First find a picture you want to copy from the Camera (Thumbdrive

or Reader) into the MemoryFrame’s picture storage memory. Press

the Select button. The MemoryFrame will display sub-menu items

underneath the thumbnail display. When these options are

displayed, the navigation keys operate on the menu items and not

the thumbnails.

Now that you have selected the picture you want to transfer, you

must now select either “Save to Picture Frame” or “Cancel” to

return to thumbnail navigation. Highlight either option and press

the Select button.

9.2.5 Fill MemoryFrame from Camera (or Thumbdrive/Reader)

This choice simply transfers as many pictures from the

camera/thumbdrive/reader as will fit into the MemoryFrame’s

memory and eliminates thumbnail viewing and button based

selection. It allows you to start the transfer and not have to be

present to interact with the process. It is faster than selecting

specific thumbnails for transfer.

Important! Before selecting this item, you must first perform all the

steps in either Chapter 7 “Camera Connection to MemoryFrame”

or Chapter 8 “Card-Reader or Thumbdrive Connection.

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To enter this menu, highlight “Fill MemoryFrame from Camera,”

and press Select for the MemoryFrame to enter its picture transfer

mode (from camera, thumbdrive or reader).

A progress meter bar will show you the progress of the image

transfer. The higher the mega-Pixel resolution of the images, the

longer this progress may take.

If no device is attached when select this function (or if the camera

or reader is not USB Mass Storage compatible), you will get a

message that says “No Camera or Pictures Found.” If your device

is attached and has pictures, try again. (see Section 12 for more

information)

9.2.6 Run Slideshow from USB Drive

Depending on the version of software shipped with your MemoryFrame,

this function may not have been implemented. Check our website for

software upgrades. Rather than copying the images into internal

memory, this displays the images in the attached USB device in a

slideshow, but does not copy them into internal memory.

9.2.7 Preferences sub-menu

Selecting Preferences will display a sub-menu giving you the ability to

configure the following functions:

Current Orientation: [Landscape]

Display Slide Captions: [Enabled]

‘Special’ Button: [Mute]

Exit Preferences Menu

9.2.7.1 Current Orientation: Portrait or Landscape

The stand on the back of the MemoryFrame is designed to support the

MemoryFrame in either the portrait (vertical) or the landscape

(horizontal) orientation. The default position is Landscape (horizontal).

After you stand the MemoryFrame into the desired position, you will

need to select the appropriate choice in the menu option to match the

orientation by pushing the Select button after highlighting this menu

option. Upon selection, your MemoryFrame frame will automatically

rotate all its menus and stored slideshow pictures from horizontal to

vertical or vice-versa.

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9.2.7.2 Display Slide Captions: Enabled or Disabled

This gives you the ability to enable or disable the display of the caption

text (this text can only be created with the bundled PC application).

9.2.7.3 Configure Special Button: (current setting)

This shows the current setting for the one-touch short-cut button that you

can customize to quickly access a function that you use often and to

which you want to have fast one-touch access. Note: this feature is only

on the MF-810S stereo model. This menu item allows you to customize

the “Special” one-touch short-cut button. Upon selecting this menu

option, you can choose between the following options:

•

Run Slideshow from USB drive

Portrait/Landscape Toggle

Copy Pictures from Camera/Reader

Fill MemoryFrame from Camera/Reader

Caption Text Toggle Enable/Disable

10. Tips and Tricks

This chapter discusses ways to enhance your use of MemoryFrame^TM.

Areas covered include: image optimization, care of the LCD screen,

securing MemoryFrame in busy environments, and changing the

decorative frame.

10.1

Optimizing images for display on MemoryFrame

The physical screen resolution of the MemoryFrame is 800 x 600 pixels.

Images larger than this will not increase detail or resolution when

displayed on the MemoryFrame.

Although a PC is not required, many digital camera users will want to

take advantage of their personal computer’s power, memory, and user

interface to edit, enhance, and archive their photos and other images.

Using the Digital PixMaster^TMapplication supplied with the

MemoryFrame, you can organize a personalized photo show and

download it to the MemoryFrame using USB. If you do use a PC to

transfer your photos to MemoryFrame, then you will want to take

pictures at full resolution and store them on your hard-drive. The Digital

PixMaster software will automatically resize photos appropriately when

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you drag & drop a photo into the application. This will not affect the

size and resolution of the original photo on your hard-drive, therefore, if

you do desire to print that photo later, you will still have the original full-

resolution photo on your hard-drive.

To have an image fill the MemoryFrame screen completely, ensure that it

has an aspect ratio (the ratio of width to height) of 4:3 for landscape

mode (or 3:4 for portrait-mode vertical photos). The smallest

recommended size for photos is 800 x 600 (4:3) [or 600 x 800 (3:4) for

'portrait' photos]. Sending photos larger than these sizes will not improve

their display quality on the MemoryFrame.

If you use the DirectConnect feature to connect your camera (or USB

card-reader) directly to the MemoryFrame, you will get the best results

(fastest performance and fullest screens) by shooting pictures at either

800 x 600 or 1024 x 768. This will also increase the number of pictures

that can be stored on your Camera’s Memory Card. When the

MemoryFrame is in “Portrait mode”, photos taken at this size will have a

3:4 aspect ratio when rotated 90° for portrait orientation and will fill the

screen.

Photos larger than 800 x 600 will take longer to transfer to the

MemoryFrame from cameras. Modern, multi-megapixel cameras allow

taking photos with incredible detail suitable for photographic prints.

However, the screen resolution of the MemoryFrame is lower than the

resolution of a photographic printer, meaning that most of a high-

resolution photograph is not needed when copied to the MemoryFrame.

When shooting photos exclusively for use in the MemoryFrame, you can

take them as small as possible without going smaller than 800 x 600

pixels. Small photos transfer quickly and as long as they are not smaller

than 800x600 pixels, there will be no loss in image quality.

Lower resolution photos will also speed decompression of the pictures,

improving camera-connection download and performance. In this mode,

your MemoryFrame will automatically reduce the size of large image

files to fit on the screen. Images smaller than 800 x 600 pixels will not

be enlarged.

10.2

Caring for the Screen:

The screen on MemoryFrame is made of glass and is extremely delicate.

It can be easily scratched. Treat the screen with care and avoid touching

it. If the screen does become dirty, turn off the power and use a soft,

absorbent cloth (not tissue paper) dampened with water. Do not use

Windex or other glass cleaners to clean it unless they are specifically

recommended as LCD cleaning solutions. Please wipe off any moisture

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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 mists.

Do not use furniture polish. Do not use window cleaners, acetic

acid, chlorine compounds, or other glass cleaners to clean it

unless they are specifically recommended as LCD cleaning

solutions, as they will damage the TFT LCD display screen.

•

The LCD screen scratches easily, please handle it carefully.

Avoid applying pressure to the surface of the LCD screen, as it

may cause display non-uniformity or other functional issues.

•

Do not twist or bend the module.

Prevent the use of unsuitable external force to the LCD display

module.

• Be sure to operate the module within the specified

temperature range (32 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit, 0-30

degrees Celsius) and keep out of direct sunlight.

• Avoid keeping the slideshow in either pause mode or menu

management mode for long periods (multiple hours) to

avoid displaying the same image continuously, as it will

cause image sticking (burn-in of the image into LCD).

• Be sure to turn Off the power before connecting or

disconnecting MemoryFrame to the external AC Adapter.

• Sudden temperature changes may cause condensation. This

can cause the LCD screen polarizer to be damaged.

• High temperature and humidity may degrade performance.

Please do not expose the module to the direct sunlight.

• Static electricity can damage the module. Please do not

touch the module without first discharging any static charge

you may have.

• Do not disassemble and reassemble the module. This will

void the warranty.

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•

Do not expose the unit to strong vibration or shock. It may

damage the unit and void the warranty.

When storing the unit, store the unit in suitable environment in

its original packaging.

10.3

Securing MemoryFrame in Office Environments

With its ability to mix PowerPoint slides with photos, MemoryFrame is

perfect for use in business for reception counters and desks. To keep it

secure in these high-traffic areas, MemoryFrame has a receptacle that

accepts a Kensington® compatible locking system. Many different lock

brands can be used, and are typically called “notebook computer locks”.

See Figure 20.

Figure 20 – Security Lock

10.4

How to change the decorative 8 x 10 frame

Follow these instructions to remove and reinstall your MemoryFrame

Decorative frame. The MemoryFrame has two fixed tabs on one edge

and one adjustable frame lock tab on the opposite edge that hold the

frame to the unit.

To remove decorative frames from MemoryFrame

•

Read the section of the manual “Caring for the Screen”

(Chapter 10.2) before removing the decorative frame. Try to

avoid touching the LCD screen during this process.

MemoryFrame has one “frame lock” tab on the rear of the

unit. This is used to lock a decorative 8x10 frame in place.

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The “Locked” position is toward the outside of the unit.

•

Remove the stand from the back of the MemoryFrame by

rotating out of its holder, then place the MemoryFrame on its

back with the LCD up towards you.

Push the frame lock tab inwards towards the frame with one

hand while lifted the edge of the frame closest to the tab

upward about one (1) inch.

The lifted edge of the wood picture frame can now be slid

towards the opposite edge past the two fixed tabs and then

lifted free.

To install decorative frames on the MemoryFrame

•

Read the section of the manual “Caring for the Screen”

(Chapter 10.2) before removing the decorative frame. Try to

avoid touching the LCD screen during this process.

•

After removing (as described above) the wood picture frame

that came with MemoryFrame, remove the stand from the

back of the MemoryFrame by rotating out of its holder, then

place the MemoryFrame on its back with the LCD up

towards you.

•

At a slight angle, place one edge of your new wood frame

onto the face of the MemoryFrame housing, and then slide

the frame towards the two fixed tabs.

Push the frame lock tab inwards towards the frame with one

hand while pushing the edge of the frame closest to the tab

down onto the frame, then pull the frame lock tab to the

locked position (towards outer edge of unit).

•

Replace the stand into the back of the MemoryFrame by

rotating into its holder, then fold out the Stand from the rear

of the MemoryFrame. Choose the orientation that you prefer

either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation,

and set the MemoryFrame on a flat surface.

10.5

Showing PowerPoint™ Slides on MemoryFrame

You can display a combination of text, photos and PowerPoint™ slides

to make presentations or to use MemoryFrame as a point-of-purchase

shelf-talker. With the MF-810S stereo model you can also add voice or

music to the show. PowerPoint allows you to save your slides as TIFF or

JPEG images (using the save-as function) or to be pasted into other

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applications as JPEG images. 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 MemoryFrame. Integrating

PowerPoint slides into the photo slideshows is fun, and in business can

make MemoryFrame a valuable tool for many applications.

10.6

Disabling Pop-up Reminder Messages

Every time you click on a function in Digital PixMaster that requires

communications with the MemoryFrame, a pop-up reminder message is

displayed to remind you that the MemoryFrame must be in slideshow

mode. This pop-up reminder can become bothersome for experienced

users, so you can choose to stop displaying the pop-up reminder by

clicking the appropriate “check box” on the pop-up screen. If desired,

the reminder pop-up messages can be re-enabled through the

"File/Preferences" menu option (see part two of section 6.5.11 for

details).

11. Accessories For Your MemoryFrame^TM

Pacific Digital’s web-store offers many stylish MemoryFrame

accessories, including: camera-memory-card readers, MemoryFrame

security locks, USB thumb-drives, country specific AC adapters,

decorative 8x10 frames, and more. Each is described in the following

sections. Visit www.PacificDigital.com to browse or purchase.

11.1

6-in-1 Easy Card Reader

The 6-in-1 EasyCardReader from Pacific Digital Corporation is

compatible with both PCs, and with the DirectConnect^TMfeature of

MemoryFrame. EasyCardReader is compatible with multiple memory-

card formats including: Compact Flash (CF), SmartMedia (SM),

SecureDigital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MicroDrive, and

MemoryStick. Features include:

•

USB 1.1 Interface

Plug and Play via USB port

Compact and light

Anti-shock resistant

High-resistance to magnetic fields

Driverless and effortless to use

No auxiliary power required

Highly Compatible with both MemoryFrame and PCs

Includes USB cable & PC software CD

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11.2

MemoryFrame Security Lock

With its ability to mix PowerPoint slides, with photos, text and sound,

MemoryFrame is perfect for use in business for lobbies, waiting rooms,

reception counters and desks. To keep it secure in these high-traffic

areas, MemoryFrame has a receptacle that accepts a “notebook computer

lock”. This adds protection and security when used in business

environments.

11.3

USB Thumbdrives

MemoryFrame’s DirectConnect^TMfeature allows it to read JPEG images

from virtually any USB MASS Storage compatible device. The USB

thumbdrive istick is compatible with both PCs and with MemoryFrame.

Features include:

•

USB 1.1 Interface, Plug and Play via USB port

32MB or larger of storage capacity

Compact and light, Anti-shock resistant

Driverless and effortless to use

No auxiliary power required

11.4

Country specific AC Adapter Power Supplies

Pacific Digital offers international external AC Adapter power supplies

for use outside of North America. At the Pacific Digital web-store you

will find power supplies for:

•

Australia / Argentina

United Kingdom

European Continent

Greece / Israel

11.5

Decorative 8x10 Frames

Additional decorative 8x10 frames are available from Pacific Digital in

various shapes & colors. Visit our web-store to browse or purchase. The

next section describes how to purchase 8x10 frames that will fit your

MemoryFrame from your local stores.

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11.6

Purchasing Standard 8x10 Frames from Stores

MemoryFrame’s stylish design and unique ability to use virtually any

off-the-shelf wood 8x10 picture frame allows you to choose a frame that

matches your décor, whether it be cherry wood, walnut, oak, teak, etc.

This unique feature allows MemoryFrame to make a handsome display

in any home or office, suiting any motif.

Figure 21 – Sample 8 x 10 Frames

In addition to frames from Pacific Digital’s website, you can also

purchase standard 8x10 frames from your local store. The rest of this

section gives details on how to select a frame that is compatible with

MemoryFrame.

MemoryFrame works with many off the shelf wood 8”x10” picture

frames. The Figure below shows some examples of the types of frames

that work with MemoryFrame.

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Figure 22 – Examples of wood frames

Size of Frames that Fit MemoryFrame

The frames can be of various dimensions, but they must fit 8” x 10”

pictures. The inner dimensions of frames that fit are approximately

20.4cm x 25.5 cm. The outer dimensions of the frames that work can

vary by as much as 2 cm in each direction. For example, as you can see

in the Figure 22, the rear-middle frame shown is slightly wider and taller

than the rest and this is fine.

Types of Frames that Fit MemoryFrame

In general, most frames come in three different basic types in terms of

how the photo and the stand mechanism are retained (secured) into the

frame. These three types are briefly described below. The first two

types are not usable by MemoryFrame, and only the third type described

will fit MemoryFrame:

1. Some frames supply retention for the photo and the stand

mechanism by having metal clips attached to the wood itself which

either swivel or bend over the stand mechanism to provide retention.

Please note, that MemoryFrame cannot use this type of frame,

so purchase only type #3 below.

2. The second type of frames have a slot in the bottom such that the

glass, picture, and stand-mechanism all slide up from the bottom of

the frame. Please note, MemoryFrame cannot use this type of

frame, so purchase only type #3 below.

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3. The third type of frame has a “groove” cut into the inside

perimeter of the frame, which is used by the stand mechanism to

swivel a metal clip into the groove for retention. This is the type of

frame that will work with MemoryFrame. A rear-view of this type

of required frame and the groove in the frame is shown in Figure 23.

Typically, this type of frame is made of wood, but sometimes is

made of metal or other materials.

Figure 23 – Example of groove in rear of frame

Retention Groove – Minimum Length

In the example picture frames shown in this manual, the retention groove

extends around the entire interior perimeter of the rear of the frame. It is

not required for the groove to extend this far, but is acceptable if it does.

At minimum, the groove must be at least 6 inches in length and be

centered on each of the two short sides of the frame, Grooves are not

required on the long sides of the frame, but are acceptable if present.

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12. Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q: I have a USB camera connected, but MemoryFrame doesn’t

recognize my camera.

A: The camera will need to be set into the appropriate mode to transmit

its pictures. Many cameras have two modes of operation: proprietary

and standard (driver-less) mode, and the camera has menu items and/or

buttons that set the USB mode. The standard (driver-less) makes the

camera look like a drive-letter to Windows Explorer without the need for

the camera manufacturer's custom driver. This standard driverless mode

(called “disk-drive” mode by some cameras) is required to interface to

MemoryFrame. See your camera’s user manual for details of how to

prepare your camera for driver-less USB transfers.

Even though your camera is a USB model, your camera may not support

the USB Mass Storage specification. The DirectConnect^TMfeature of

MemoryFrame allows a user to directly attach a USB camera without the

need for a PC. For the DirectConnect feature of MemoryFrame to

operate seamlessly with your camera, the camera needs to support the

USB Mass Storage specification. This specification (co-authored by

Microsoft) is built into Windows®98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000,

and Windows XP. If a camera supports this spec, then it does NOT need

its own custom driver from the camera manufacturer for Windows to

recognize and be able to use it as a “drive letter” in Windows Explorer.

This allows you to drag pictures from the camera onto your hard-drive.

If your camera is not recognized by MemoryFrame, then the camera

won’t work in DirectConnect mode, and instead, such a non-compliant

camera must use either a PC (running Digital PixMaster software) or a

USB memory-card-reader in order to get its photos into the

MemoryFrame. Check the Pacific Digital website for a partial list of

cameras which are known to be compliant to the Microsoft USB Mass

Storage specification. You may also want to contact Pacific Digital

customer support to see if there is a software upgrade available to

support your camera.

Q: I did not need to install a custom driver for Windows® XP to

recognize my USB camera, but MemoryFrame still doesn’t recognize my

camera.

A: Your camera may not support the USB Mass Storage specification,

and Microsoft may have included the custom driver for your camera

model in the XP release. The DirectConnect specifies on the box that the

camera needs to support the USB Mass Storage specification. If your

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camera is not recognized by MemoryFrame, then the camera won’t work

in DirectConnect mode, and instead, such a non-compliant camera must

use either a PC (running Digital PixMaster software) or a USB memory-

card-reader in order to get its photos into the MemoryFrame. Check the

Pacific Digital website for a list of cameras which are compliant to the

Microsoft USB Mass Storage specification. You may also want to

contact Pacific Digital customer support at to see if there is a software

upgrade available to support your camera.

Q: With my camera connected, MemoryFrame doesn’t display any

pictures, even though I know there are pictures in the camera.

A: Your camera may be storing images in a non-standard format.

MemoryFrame camera connection only supports standard JPEG (.JPG)

files. Consult your camera’s documentation to learn if your camera can

be configured to store pictures in JPEG (.jpg) format. Alternatively, you

can transfer the photos first to your PC. The bundled Digital PixMaster

software can download the following picture formats to MemoryFrame:

JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, or GIF.

Q: With my camera connected, picture display seems to be slow.

A: Your picture files may be very high-resolution. Large picture files

take longer to display. Many cameras allow you to choose between

different picture storage resolutions. To maximize MemoryFrame

responsiveness, take your pictures with the camera a lower resolution

setting.

Q: I have attached a USB card reader to MemoryFrame with my

camera’s memory-card inserted, but MemoryFrame does not recognize

the USB card-reader.

A: Even though your card-reader is a USB model, your card-reader may

not support the USB Mass Storage specification. The DirectConnect^TM

feature of MemoryFrame allows a user to directly attach a USB card-

reader without the need for a PC. For this DirectConnect feature of

MemoryFrame, it is specified that the card-reader needs to support the

USB Mass Storage specification. This spec (co-authored by Microsoft) is

built into Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows

XP. If a card-reader supports this specification, then it does NOT need

its own custom driver from the card-reader manufacturer for Windows to

recognize and be able to utilize as a “drive letter” in Windows Explorer.

This specification allows you to drag pictures from the card-reader onto

your hard-drive without requiring a custom Driver. If your card-reader is

not recognized by MemoryFrame, then the card-reader won’t work in

DirectConnect mode. Such a non-compliant card-reader must use a PC

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(running Digital PixMaster software) in order to get its photos into the

MemoryFrame.

Q: I have attached a USB card reader to MemoryFrame with my

camera’s memory-card inserted. MemoryFrame sees the card-reader but

does not see the pictures.

A: Your camera may not be storing pictures on the memory-cards in

standard MS-DOS compatible format, or your camera may be storing

images in a non-standard format. MemoryFrame only supports standard

JPEG (.JPG) files. Consult your camera’s documentation to learn if your

camera can be configured to store pictures JPEG (.jpg) format. You may

also want to contact Pacific Digital customer support at to see if there is a

software upgrade available to support your camera. Alternatively, you

can transfer the photos first to your PC. The bundled Digital PixMaster

software can download the following picture formats to MemoryFrame:

JPEG, BMP, TIFF, PNG, or GIF.

Q: My MemoryFrame has fingerprints on the LCD screen. How do I

clean it without scratching the screen?

A: The screen on MemoryFrame is made of glass and is extremely

delicate. It can be easily scratched. Treat the screen with care and avoid

touching it. If the screen does become dirty, use a soft, absorbent cloth

(not tissue paper) dampened with water. Do not use glass cleaners to

clean it unless they are specifically recommended as LCD cleaning

solutions.

Q: Where can I find additional known resolved issues and information to

help me solve a problem on my MemoryFrame?

A: A list of additional resolved issues and information is posted on the

Pacific Digital WEB site at www.PacificDigital.com

13. MemoryFrame Specifications

Screen Type/Size:

Camera Interface:

Bright 10.4” Active Matrix TFT LCD

USB 1.1 Host interface

# of photos stored: 32-80 photos

Photo File Format:

JPEG on Camera, and JPEG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, and BMP

on PC

Resolution:

800 x 600 (larger pictures are automatically scaled to

fit the screen)

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Onboard Memory:

PC Interface:

Monitor Output:

Audio Jack:

32 MB RAM & 20MB Flash memory

USB 1.1 Target interface

VGA D-sub 15 pin (MF-810S only)

Stereo audio jack 3.5mm (MF-810S only)

WAV (MF-810S only)

Audio Format:

AC Adapter:

North America: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 17w

Europe: 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 17w

10 x 11.75 x 2 in

Dimensions:

(254 x 298 x 51 mm) (w/h/d)

62 oz. (1761g)

Weight/Mass:

Environment:

32 – 85 ⁰F, 0-30 ^OC,

30-80% RH (non-condensing)

USB cable, software CD-ROM, wood frame

Accessories:

13.1

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Instructions to User: 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, contact the manufacturer. 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.

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In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, the cables

that come with the equipment must be used. Operation with non-

approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in

interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that

changes and modifications made to the equipment without the

approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

13.1

Worldwide Electromagnetic Emissions Statement

The MF-810 Memory Frame has passed all the required regulation tests

for European CE compliance. This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a digital device in a global EMC test. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference. Below are the applicable standards that were passed:

US (FCC)

Canada (IC)

Japan (VCCI)

Standard: CFR 47, Part 15, subpart B

Standard: ICES-003

Standard: V-3/02.04

Australia/ New Zealand (ACA/RSM) Standard: AS/NZS 3548: 1995

Taiwan (BSMI)

Standard: CNS 13438

European Union (CE)

Standards: EN 55022: 1998, EN 55024:

1998, EN 61000-3-2: 2000, and EN 61000-3-3: 1995

This Class B digital apparatus meets allꢀrequirements of the Canadian

Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B Respecte toutes les exigences du

Reglement Sue le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

The global EMC test report also meets the technical requirements of

many other countries.

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14. Upgrading MemoryFrame Software/Firmware

Software Updates May Be Available

From time to time, Pacific Digital may make improvements to

MemoryFrame’s internal software (firmware) to add features or

enhancements. Check www.pacificdigital.com for updates.

How to Download MemoryFrame Software updates

Go to www.pacificdigital.com

Follow the links to the MemoryFrame software update page.

Updates to the MemoryFrame firmware should be downloaded to

your PC’s hard-drive. Take note of the exact directory location on

your hard-drive to which you downloaded the update files.

How to Update MemoryFrame Firmware

When the MemoryFrame is connected to a computer running Digital

PixMaster with its USB drivers, the MemoryFrame accepts and

processes communication from the computer. Digital PixMaster

can update the MemoryFrame’s software image with the new one

you downloaded from the Pacific Digital website.

You must first connect your PC to the MemoryFrame with the USB

cable that was provided in the box with the unit.

Connect the larger “standard USB” connector to the USB port of the

PC. Connect the smaller “mini-USB” connector to the “PC”

connector of the MemoryFrame. See Figure 7.

Important! For the PC application (Digital PixMaster) to communicate

to your MemoryFrame, you first need to prepare your MemoryFrame for

communicating to a PC by putting into Slideshow display mode.

Digital PixMaster’s Update Firmware Command

Use the Digital PixMaster™ software to transfer the software

update to your MemoryFrame. The Digital PixMaster icon should

be located on your Windows Desktop. To start Digital PixMaster

double-click on the icon.

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Next, from the “MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital

PixMaster, select “Update Firmware.” Follow the on-screen

instructions to point to the updated firmware file (with a “.bin” file

extension) that you just downloaded from the Pacific Digital

website to your hard-drive.

After you click on the OPEN box to select the .bin firmware update

file, Digital PixMaster will display a progress bar to indicate the

transfer of the file to MemoryFrame.

On the MemoryFrame’s LCD screen, the MemoryFrame will

display a sequence of messages to show the progress of the

firmware update. The first progress message is:

“FIRMWARE BEING DOWNLOADED, PLEASE WAIT”

Important! When the progress bar shown in Digital PixMaster is

complete, it only signifies that the file has been transferred, and it is just

the beginning of the MemoryFrame’s actual process of updating its

firmware.

If a transfer error occurs, the MemoryFrame will display the

following message:

“BAD FLASH DOWNLOAD, PLEASE RETRY”

If so, retry the update by select “Update Firmware” from the

“MemoryFrame” pull-down menu of Digital PixMaster.

When the MemoryFrame receives the updated firmware file, the

MemoryFrame will erase the current firmware portion of its

memory and program in the new firmware image. You must wait up

to three (3) minutes for the frame to complete the software upgrade.

Important! Do not unplug or cut power to the MemoryFrame or PC

during the upgrade process! A loss of power could erase both old

and new operating systems, leaving the MemoryFrame inoperable.

The MemoryFrame will display the following sequence of messages

to show the progress of the firmware update:

“FLASH BEING ERASED”

“FLASH BEING LOADED”

“READING FLASH”

“VERIFYING FLASH”

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If an error occurs in the above process (either erase, loading,

or verification), the MemoryFrame will display the following message:

“REDO FLASH- DON’T POWER OFF ( error code number)”

Caution! Important! Do not unplug or cut power to the

MemoryFrame or PC. The above error message indicates that there

was an error (either erase, loading, or verification) during the

firmware update. The firmware update MUST BE retried, and the

PICTURE FRAME MUST NOT BE POWERED OFF BEFORE

THAT during the upgrade process! A loss of power could erase both

old and new operating systems, leaving the MemoryFrame

inoperable.

If no errors occur, then once the new firmware update file has been

loaded into the MemoryFrame’s storage memory, the

MemoryFrame will indicate it is done by displaying the following

message indicating when you can reset the MemoryFrame:

“PLEASE POWER THE MEMORYFRAME OFF/ON”

Only then can you turn the MemoryFrame OFF, then turn it back

ON. When the MemoryFrame goes into normal operation, the

upgrade has been completed. The new Firmware revision will be

displayed in the lower right hand corner of the MemoryFrame’s

power-up initialization screen.

Enjoy the new firmware!

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15. MemoryFrame Limited Warranty

Pacific Digital Corporation warrants this product to be free from

manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from the date of invoice to

the end user (Customer). In the event that this product should fail during

this period, Pacific Digital Corporation reserves the right to either

replace or repair the product at its own discretion. If the product becomes

defective during the Warranty period, Pacific Digital will repair or

replace any defective component part at no charge to the original owner,

subject to the limitations and requirements listed.

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BY PACIFIC DIGITAL

CORPORATION when requesting warranty service:

Check your resellers return policy first. All purchased products must be

returned to original reseller within their return policy time period. If the

product is out of reseller’s return period, all returns to Pacific Digital

Corporation for warranty repair within the warranty period must be

authorized by Pacific Digital with a Return Material Authorization

(RMA) number. To obtain an RMA number, contact tech-support or send

an email to [email protected] to obtain an RMA. The product

must be packed in the original shipping carton or in suitable packing

offering a similar degree of protection. To avoid scratches or other

damage to the product during shipping, separate items such as the cables,

power cords, etc. Each should be individually wrapped and placed in the

same package.

Limitations:

The limited warranty provided by Pacific Digital Corporation does not

cover:

•

The cost of returning the product to Pacific Digital (i.e. this

is the user’s responsibility)

•

Any product with serial numbers or identification altered or

removed

•

Exterior cosmetic damage

Damage, defect or failure caused by or resulting from:

improper installation or operation of the unit from incorrect

voltages or power supply; improper service by a non-

authorized service facility; abuse, neglect, accidents, misuse,

fire, flood, or acts of God; unauthorized modification by end

user; installation removal or on site service.

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•

Damages resulting from loss of use, loss of data, loss of time

or inconvenience, cost of temporary replacement unit or

spares, property damage caused by this unit or its failure to

work, or any other incidental or consequential damages

Damage caused by installation/operating software which

may or may not be supplied with the product is not covered

by this Limited Warranty. Separate End-User License

Agreement provisions and restrictions apply.

Customer’s acceptance of Pacific Digital’s RMA number reflects

acceptance to the terms and conditions of Pacific Digital's Warranty and

Return Policy, as set by Pacific Digital. All requests for RMA numbers

must include product serial numbers and proof of purchase. Customer

agrees to assume shipping charges on return shipments to Pacific Digital

and Pacific Digital agrees to assume shipping charges back to customer.

All returns are for repair or replacement at Pacific Digital's discretion.

There are no returns for credit or refunds. This warranty excludes defects

or damage due to misuse, abuse, or neglect.

The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall

Pacific Digital Corporation be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or

consequential damages whether in contract, tort, or negligence.

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16. Contacting Technical Support

North America:

Pacific Digital Corporation

2052 Alton Pkwy

Irvine, CA 92606

Phone: 888-999-0732 or 949-252-1111

Fax: 949-252-9397

Europe:

Pacific Digital Europe

Unit 1B Distribution Centre

Shannon Ind. Estate

Shannon Co. Clare, Ireland

Tel: +353-61-702029

Fax: +353-61-702001

WEB: www.PacificDigital.comand Information

During installation, record the following information. This information

will be needed to contact technical support.

When calling the Technical Support Department, MAKE SURE TO

HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION READILY

AVAILABLE, BECAUSE IT IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO

RECEIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

RETAILER INFORMATION

Date of Purchase:_____________________Invoice #:_____________________

Product Purchased From:____________________________________________

Seller's Tech Support Phone #:________________________________________

PDC PRODUCT INFORMATION

PDC Part #: U-30-___________ PDC Serial #:_________________________

Name of Software:________________________________________________

Software Version:________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA

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Camera Image Type (JPEG, TIF, etc.):______________________________

Brand of Camera:_________________________________________________

Type of Memory:_____________________________________________

USB type:______________________________________________________

OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PC YOU USE TO RUN THE

DIGITAL PIXMASTER SOFTWARE

Processor Speed:______________________________________________

Brand of Computer:____________________________________________

RAM Size:__________________________________________________

Operating System:______________________________________________

The Pacific Digital part number for this MemoryFrame MF-810

User’s Manual is: 1862-MF-01-9.

The Pacific Digital part numbers for the MF-810 model of the

MemoryFrame product line are:

Model

PDC Part# Description

US MF-810S U-30192

Euro MF-810S E-30193

USA 110V Stereo version

Europe 220V Stereo version

US MF-810

U-30190

USA 110V standard version

Europe 220V standard version

Euro MF-810 E-30191

reserved. Specifications and items shown subject to change

without notice. Pacific Digital® and the Pacific Digital stylized P

logo are registered trademarks, and DirectConnect^TM,

MemoryFrame^TM, Bringing Your Digital Lifestyle into View^TMand

Digital PixMaster^TMare trademarks of Pacific Digital Corp. All

other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Pacific Digital Corporation

www.PacificDigital.com

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