Bringing Your Digital Lifestyle into View TM MF-810 & MF-810S USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................................................................. 1 2. Ways to Use Your MemoryFrame™............................. 2 3. Warnings............................................................................... 4 4. Getting Started .................................................................... 5 5. Control Buttons and Connectors..................................... 9 6. Using MemoryFrame with a Personal Computer ..... 13 6.
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 MemoryFrameTM ................
1. Introduction Welcome to the future of personal digital imaging. Pacific Digital is bringing your digital lifestyle into viewTM. MemoryFrameTM combines 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
M odel # Serial # Figure 1 – Product Serial Number Label In order to receive your one year of free technical support, you must register online at: http://www.PacificDigital.com or alternatively fill-out and mail the included mail-in registration card. 4.3 Removing the Protective Cover from the LCD The MemoryFrame ships with a protective plastic cover over its LCD screen.
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.
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.
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.
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 (◄) During a slideshow, press the ◄ 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
MemoryFrame PC 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
File New Ctrl-N Open… Ctrl-O Ctrl-F4 Close Ctrl-S Save Save As… Preferences… Recent Files Alt-F4 Exit Edit Undo Redo Cut Copy Paste Delete Select All Insert View Ctrl-Z Ctrl-Y Ctrl-X Ctrl-C Ctrl-V Del Ctrl-A Ctrl-I Preview Slideshow Status Bar Toolbar Slide Properties Switch View 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 (►) While in the Menu system, pressing the Forward (►) 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.
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.
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 (►) or Reverse (◄) button and then press the Select button.
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 (◄) 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.
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.
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.
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 MemoryCard 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).
You can navigate through the pictures in the Camera/thumbdrive/reader using the Forward (►) and Reverse (◄) 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 (►) navigation button will not let you advance past the last picture.
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.
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.
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 fullresolution 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).
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.
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 memorycard-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.
(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.
Onboard Memory: 32 MB RAM & 20MB Flash memory PC Interface: USB 1.1 Target interface Monitor Output: VGA D-sub 15 pin (MF-810S only) Audio Jack: Stereo audio jack 3.5mm (MF-810S only) Audio Format: WAV (MF-810S only) AC Adapter: North America: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 17w Europe: 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, 17w Dimensions: 10 x 11.75 x 2 in (254 x 298 x 51 mm) (w/h/d) Weight/Mass: 62 oz. (1761g) Environment: 32 – 85 0F, 0-30 OC, 30-80% RH (non-condensing) Accessories: 13.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, the cables that come with the equipment must be used. Operation with nonapproved 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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.
Camera Image Type (JPEG, TIF, etc.
