Digital Spectrum MemoryFrame MF-8000 User manual

TM
Model MF-8000, MF-8104, MF-8115
Premium Edition
User Manual (rev 3)

Product Introduction
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a MemoryFrameTM Wireless Digital Picture Frame. Boasting high-quality image resolution the MemoryFrameTM is the perfect product for displaying your favorite digital images, video files, or
listening to your favorite MP3’s. The MemoryFrameTM includes a patented changeable frame capture system. This allows you to use a standard 8x10 and 15” frame so your MemoryFrameTM never goes out of style. You can decorate as your
lifestyle and tastes change, whether in the home or office. The MemoryFrameTM displays images in a slide show format, which may also be accompanied by background music. Embedded 802.11 b/g wireless functionality allows the
MemoryFrameTM to seamlessly becomes part of your home network. This allows the transferring of images, clips, and tracks; no wires, no hassle. The Premium edition of MemoryFrameTM is also web enabled so that you can play or download
images from popular photo sharing sites. MemoryFrameTM Premium also works with Windows Vista or Windows XP equipped with Media Player 11 as a sharing device. This way Vista or XP can be your own home sharing site.
Features
9Display digital images and videos with or without a computer
9Listen to MP3 audio while displaying images
9Built-in stereo speakers with volume control and Mute
9Built-in 802.11 b/g wireless
9Bluetooth Capable (Requires Bluetooth USB Dongle – Not Included)
9The frame is changeable with standard 8x10 and 15” frames. Your choice is unlimited!∗
9Generous internal memory
9Web enabled for photo sharing
9Support for – CF/SD/XD/MMC memory cards
9Works with Windows Vista®and Windows XP equipped with WMP 11
9TFT-LCD with high resolution, wide view angle and rich color
9Easy to use remote control for displaying and managing your content
9Desktop/Wall Mount
9Landscape/Portrait
Package Contents
MemoryFrameTM comes packaged with the following items:
A. MemoryFrameTM unit
B. Removable Desktop Stand
C. A.C. Power Adapter
D. Remote Control
E. USB Cable
F. User Manual
G. xD Card reader
Setting up the MemoryFrameTM
A. Open the package and remove the protective foam. Remove the protective sleeve from the unit.
B. Install the removable Desktop Stand. There are 3 positions, Landscape, Portrait, and Insert/Remove.
C. Plug in the AC adapter into the power outlet. Plug the other end into the unit.
D. Turn power to the On position via the Power switch. The Power switch is on the right side of the MemoryFrameTM, in the rear.
E. During Power Up the display will present an opening screen with progress bar. When complete it will play the default slide show.
F. If the content is stored on a target flash media card, insert the media into the proper slot.
Connectivity – USB and Media Cards
MemoryFrameTM is equipped with both USB port types for complete USB connectivity. One USB port is used to connect to the PC. In this manner content can be sent to the frame from the PC. In Explorer, the frame will be
identified as an external storage device. The other USB port is for connecting devices such as cameras and thumb drives. A CF slot is provided for CF cards and CF adapters. A MMC/SD slot is provided for MMC/SD. An external
USB card reader is included to support XD media.
∗U.S. Patent 6,826,863 B1

Remote Control
Function Description
Power On/Off
Mute Audio On/Off
Vol+ Increase Volume
Vol- Decrease Volume
Back Go back one screen
Play Play content
Clock Display Clock
Menu Go to Menu
Enter Enter/Select
◄Left
►Right
▲Up
▼Down

Replacing Remote Control Battery

On Screen Menu Controls
This feature is included so that content can be managed and controlled. The menu system is activated by pressing the Menu button. The Main Menu is shown below.
Main Menu
The Main Menu is the starting point to navigate to the desired function.
Function Description Sample Screen
Picture
User can play a picture
slideshow. User can
specify the source
location for picture files
and can select specific
pictures to play. User
can copy pictures to
internal memory and
delete pictures from
internal memory.
Video
User can play Windows
Media Video (WMV)
files*. User can specify
the source location for
video and can select
specific videos to play.
User can copy videos to
internal memory and
delete videos from
internal memory.
Music
User can play music.
User can specify the
source location for
music files and can
select specific songs to
play. User can copy
music files to internal
memory and delete
music from internal
memory.
Theme Change the background
color.
Resume
Slideshow User can resume a
slideshow for playback.
Settings
Change
MemoryFrameTM
settings

Search
wireless
network
Search for available
wireless networks in
the area
Stop music
Stops music playback.
If music is playing
selecting “Stop
music” will end the
music.
*A WMV Converter utility is included with the MemoryFrameTM CD to allow users to convert different video formats into WMV.
Pictures Function Description Sample Screen
Play
slideshow
Play picture slideshow
and specify source
location. Playback
functions support Play
All, Choose Individual,
or Pictures by date.
Copy
picture(s)
Copy pictures from a
specified source location
into internal memory
Delete
picture(s) Delete pictures from
internal memory
Play
slideshow
Play picture slideshow
and specify source
location. Playback
functions support Play
All, Choose Individual,
or Pictures by date.
Share
picture(s)
Share pictures from
device to another
MemoryFrameTM
Premium Edition.

Play Slideshow
When Play Slideshow is selected, the user can specify the location of the picture files.
Note – The entire list of media sources may not be displayed. MemoryFrameTM will only display the removable media types which are inserted and have media files.
Picture Selection
When a source location is selected, the user can specify playing all the pictures found or individual photo selections.
Function Description Sample Screen
Play all
picture(s) Play all the pictures found in the
source location
Choose
individual
picture(s)
Select specific pictures for
playback, once selection is
complete, press ‘Play’ button in
remote control
Choose Individual Picture(s)
Press the arrow keys to navigate to the desired pictures. Press ENTER to select a picture. Press ENTER again to unselect a picture. Once all the selections have been made, press ‘Play’ in remote control or navigate to Play option
and press ENTER.

Photo Sharing
MemoryFrameTM is web enabled; allowing content to be retrieved over the Internet if a network connection is available. The MemoryFrameTM Premium Edition is also capable of sharing pictures to another MemoryFrameTM Premium
Edition. MemoryFrameTM is pre-configured to be compatible with several popular photo sharing sites such as Flickr, FrameChannel, Microsoft Live Space, Webshots, and Memoryframe.com. As other sites are integrated, updates
will be posted at www.dsicentral.com.
Photo Sharing Account Set Up
In order to connect to a photo sharing website, you must first set up a user account. Sign up and picture upload/share procedures may vary from site to site. Please refer to each respective website for procedures.
Configure MemoryFrameTM for Photo Sharing
After a photo sharing account has been set up and pictures have been uploaded and shared, MemoryFrameTM can be configured to access those pictures. Refer to the Settings section of this User Guide for detailed procedures on
configuration settings.
Save picture while playing slideshow
While slideshow is playing, press ‘Enter’ in remote control, then press ‘Yes’ to save current slide to memory.
Play Pictures from a Photo Sharing Site
Once MemoryFrameTM has been properly configured for specific photo sharing sites and an internet connection is available, MemoryFrameTM is ready to play pictures from the photo sharing site.
Follow the previous procedures on playing a slideshow. When prompted for the source location for your pictures, select “Photo sharing site” and press ENTER.

MemoryFrameTM will search for available networks and display a list of SSID’s, including indicators for security detected and signal strength.
MemoryFrameTM will automatically save connection settings for the networks which have been previously accessed, so that the user will not need to re-enter them every time a connection is made.
If MemoryFrameTM does not have the selected network cached, it will prompt the user to specify additional information such as the type of authentication which is required to connect to the wireless access point and an encryption
key, if necessary. An on-screen keyboard will appear so that a security key can be entered. MemoryFrameTM supports connectivity to unsecured, WEP, and WPA networks.
Note: Some network management utilities allow users to enter a pass phrase to generate a security key. MemoryFrameTM requires the actual security key to be entered.
If WPA security mode is used, the pass phrase is case sensitive’
If the SSID of your wireless router is not displayed, configure your wireless router to broadcast its SSID.
Video
MemoryFrameTM can play properly formatted WMV video files. A WMV converter utility is provided on the software CD to ensure a consistent video experience, and to allow compatibility with a variety of popular video formats.
From the Main Menu, select Video and press ENTER.
The Video Menu features the option to play a specific video file as well as the ability to copy video files into MemoryFrame’sTM internal memory or delete video files from internal memory.
The procedures to play, copy, or delete video files are the same as the corresponding procedures to play, copy, or delete picture files.

Note: Video playback over a network is not currently supported. Video files must originate from internal memory or removable media inserted into MemoryFrameTM.
Music
MemoryFrameTM can play MP3 and WMA music files. From the Main Menu, select Music and press ENTER.
The Music Menu features the option to create a song list, as well as the ability to copy music files into MemoryFrame’sTM internal memory or delete music files from internal memory.
Press ‘Select new song list’ to select songs that will be added to the song list.

The procedures to play, copy, or delete music files are the same as the corresponding procedures to play, copy, or delete picture files.
Playing Background Music during Picture Slide Show
While a song list is being played, the user can resume the previous picture slideshow by pressing the PLAY button on the remote control. Volume can be adjusted using the Vol+ and Vol- buttons on the remote control. During
slideshow playback, volume can also be adjusted by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on the MemoryFrameTM.
Settings
This function is used to personalize the frame operation and configuration. This includes slideshow, photo sharing, set clock, sleep settings, language, orientation, network information, and automatic updates.
From the Main Menu, select Settings and press ENTER.

Function Description Sample Screen
Resume slideshow Exits the
Settings menu
and resumes
playback of
previous picture
slideshow
Frame orientation Toggles between
landscape
(horizontal) and
portrait (vertical)
display settings
Slideshow settings Sets slideshow
preferences,
including slide
duration,
transition type,
picture order,
music options,
and auto-updates
for photo
sharing
Set time Sets the date and
time.

Set time zone
Specify the local
time zone
Language Specify the
language.
Configure Photo
Sharing Enter User
Account
information for
photo sharing
site. User may
enter more than
1 account. User
may also input
RSS Feeds by
imputing RSS
URL.
Network Info
Displays
network status
and
configuration
information

Check Updates Checks if a
software update
is available.
This feature
requires an
Internet
connection.
Copyright & about Click on
“About” to get
frame
information,
including
FrameID, Frame
Email, Software
version #,
Firmware
version #.
Register your
frame To register your
frames go to
http://www.mem
oryframe.com
and sign up for a
free account.
This allows
pushing
albums/pictures
to the frame
from
Memoryframe.c
om photo
sharing site.
Restore factory
settings Restore all
setting to default

Auto check update Toggles Auto
Update
checking. Press
Enter to toggle
between On/Off.
Set standby time Set the time
duration in
which the frame
will go to ‘sleep
mode’. While
the frame is in
‘sleep mode’
pressing any
button will
resume previous
slideshow
Enable standby
mode
Enable/disable
standby feature
Daylight time Set frame to
synchronize with
world clock
(with Daylight
saving time)
Play rec’d pics only Play received
pictures only
from email,
shared by other
frames, or from
www.memoryfra
me.com

Prompt me for new
pics
Prompt user if
frame is about to
receive new
pictures
Show OnLine
status
Display status
when frame is
online and ready
to receive
pictures
Bluetooth Allows
Bluetooth
connectivity to
either Accept all
pictures
(Default), Reject
all pictures, or
by prompt upon
receipt.
Network Requirement:
If your home network already has a wireless router, you are set. If your home network has a regular router, you need to purchase a wireless access point. Please refer to the manufacturer of the router and access point to configure
them.
Test your Network/Access Point:
•Use your computer to connect to the router/access point, and make sure you can get on the internet.
In your Digital Picture Frame with slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Select ‘Pictures’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Play Slideshow’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Photo Sharing site’ and press ‘Enter’
•If ‘Which site would you prefer’ screen is displayed, your network is OK
•If not, a list of access points will be displayed
•Select your access point.
•Important: If your access point is configured with ‘WPA-PSK’ or ‘WPA’. The pass phrase is case sensitive.
•If your access point is secure, a ‘Security key’ screen will display. Use the ‘left’, ‘right’, ‘up’, ‘down’ buttons to navigate the keyboard. Once the key is highlighted, press ‘Enter’ button to select the character. If you
enter the wrong character, select ‘BS’ to clear the character.
•Select ‘SHIFT’ key and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control for capital letters or other characters.
•Select ‘SHIFT’ key and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control to return to current keyboard.
•Once, you are done entering the security key, select ‘NEXT’ on the keyboard, and press ‘Enter’ button on the remote control.
•Digital Picture Frame will attempt to connect to your wireless network. It will take a few minutes. If the connection is successful, the ‘Which site would you prefer’ screen will display. If it is not successful, repeat the
above procedure. If it fails again, try to place the Digital Picture Frame closer to your router/access point.
•Select ‘From Webshots’ and press ‘Enter’. An album will be displayed.
•If no album is displayed, or you encountered an error, please do the following:
The Digital Picture Frame might be too far away from the access point. Move it closer.
Wrong security key might be used. Check your access point security key and repeat the above procedure.

Auto Configure your Digital Picture Frame:
•You will need a computer to auto configure your Digital Picture Frame.
•Insert the included CD into a CD-ROM drive of your computer,
•Go to the folder ‘Auto Configuration’
•Double click Setup.exe to install Auto Configuration to your computer.
•Follow the instructions to complete the installation
•After the installation is complete, go to ‘Start’ menu in your computer, ‘Auto Configuration – Digital Spectrum Inc’, and launch ‘Auto Configuration – Digital Spectrum Inc’.
•Follow the instruction in the tool to configure your Digital Picture Frame.
Push Slideshow to your Digital Picture Frame:
Get a FREE account
If you don’t have an account with www.memoryframe.com, go to www.memoryframe.com and create your account. Once you have an account, login and upload your pictures.
You can also set caption for each slide, the picture with caption will be sent to the frame.
Register your Digital Picture Frame
With slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Use ‘Up’ ‘Down’ buttons on the remote control to select ‘Settings’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Register your frame’ and press ‘Enter’
•Follow the on-screen instruction to register your frame.
•After registration is complete, the frame email address is displayed.
Push Slideshow to your Digital Picture Frame
After you have registered your Digital Picture Frame, it will be available in www.memoryframe.com. You can manage your frame, you can invite others to send pictures to your frame, you can change the email address of your
frame, or you can send pictures directly to your frame.
Or, you can email with picture attachments directly to your frame.
Play Slideshow from Photo Sharing Site:
A. From Memoryframe.com
Get a FREE account
Sign up for a free account at www.memoryframe.com. You can upload your favorite pictures and send them directly to your frame. Give it a try, it’s FREE.

Configure Digital Picture Frame:
With slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Select ‘Settings’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Select ‘Configure photo sharing’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Select ‘Set Memoryframe info’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Enter your Memoryframe username. Use the ‘left’, ‘right’, ‘up’, ‘down’ buttons to navigate the keyboard. Once the key is highlighted, press ‘Enter’ button to select the character. If you enter the wrong character, select
‘BS’ to clear the character.
•Once, you are done entering your Memoryframe username, select ‘NEXT’ on the keyboard, and press ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to go to Enter your password screen
•Enter your Memoryframe password. Use the ‘left’, ‘right’, ‘up’, ‘down’ buttons to navigate the keyboard. Once the key is highlighted, press ‘Enter’ button to select the character. If you enter the wrong character, select
‘BS’ to clear the character.
•Once, you are done entering your password, select ‘NEXT’ on the keyboard, and press ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to go to the previous menu.
•Your Digital Picture Frame is now ready to retrieve pictures from Memoryframe.com.
Retrieve your Pictures:
With slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Select ‘Pictures’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Play Slideshow’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Photo Sharing website’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘From MemoryFrame’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Choose your album by pressing ‘Enter’ on the remote control to select/deselect it. When you are done, select ‘Select’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Choose your picture by pressing ‘Enter’ on the remote control to select/deselect it. When you are done, press ‘Play’ on the remote control to play selected picture(s). Or select ‘Play All’ to play all the pictures.
B. From Webshots:
Get a FREE account
If you don’t have an account with Webshots, go to http://www.webshots.com and create your account. Once you have an account, upload your pictures.
See example:
Configure Digital Picture Frame:
With slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Select ‘Settings’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control

•Select ‘Configure photo sharing’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
Select ‘Set Webshots site info’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control.
•Select ‘Add new id’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Enter your Webshots User ID. Use the ‘left’, ‘right’, ‘up’, ‘down’ buttons to navigate the keyboard. Once the key is highlighted, press ‘Enter’ button to select the character. If you enter the wrong character, select ‘BS’ to
clear the character.
•Select ‘SHIFT’ key and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control for capital letters or other characters.
•Select ‘SHIFT’ key and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control to return to current keyboard.
•Once, you are done entering your Webshots User ID, select ‘NEXT’ on the keyboard, and press ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to go to the ‘Enter password’ screen.
•Enter your Webshots password.
•Once, you are done entering your Webshots password, select ‘NEXT’ on the keyboard, and press ‘Enter’ button on the remote control to go to the previous menu.
•Your Digital Picture Frame is now ready to retrieve pictures from Webshots photo sharing site
Retrieve your Pictures:
With slideshow playing:
•Press ‘Menu’ on the remote control to go to the main menu
Or at the main menu:
•Select ‘Pictures’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Play Slideshow’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘Photo Sharing website’ and press ‘Enter’
•Select ‘From Webshots’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Choose your album by pressing ‘Enter’ on the remote control to select/deselect it. When you are done, select ‘Select’ and press ‘Enter’ on the remote control
•Choose your picture by pressing ‘Enter’ on the remote control to select/deselect it. When you are done, press ‘Play’ on the remote control to play selected picture(s). Or select ‘Play All’ to play all the pictures.
C. From Flickr:
Get a FREE account
If you don’t have an account with Flickr, go to http://www.flickr.com and create your account. Once you have an account, upload your pictures.
See example on how to create an account:

See example on how to upload pictures:
See example on how to upload pictures. Set all your pictures privacy settings to ‘public’