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TVPS_6in1 Manual 11/21/02 6:33 AM Page 1
Universal
TV Photo Show
User's Guide
An Microsystems Brand
www.Dazzle.com
402206
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© 2002 SCM Microsystems Inc. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SCM Microsystems Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. MultiMed
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Contents Chapter 1: Setting Up ...............................................................1-1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 1-1 Setting up Universal TV Photo Show........................................................................ 1-2 Turning off Universal TV Photo Show.......................................................................1-14 Changing the language.....................
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Chapter 3: Working with Your Photos..................................... 3-1 Rotating a photo........................................................................................................ 3-2 Zooming/Panning a photo........................................................................................3-3 Correcting red-eye in a photo .................................................................................3-5 Hiding a photo.................................................
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Disconnecting Universal TV Photo Show .................................................................5-6 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting .................................................... 6-1 My photos didn’t appear after I connected everything.................................... 6-1 The video cable doesn’t fit/My TV doesn’t have an RCA video jack.............. 6-2 The remote doesn’t seem to be working............................................................... 6-2 The unit is saying tha
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Chapter 1: Setting Up Introduction Welcome to Dazzle™ Universal TV Photo Show, a simple-to-use product that brings your digital photos to your living room to share with family and friends. In just minutes, you can go from snapping a photo to viewing it full screen on your TV. You can even rotate, zoom and pan images – or see them in an automatic slide show. And for more versatility, you can also connect the unit to your computer as a removable drive. Once the ima
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Setting up Universal TV Photo Show The package includes the following components: • Universal TV Photo Show hardware unit • Power supply • Video cable • Remote control • 2 AA batteries for remote control • Universal TV Photo Show User’s Guide Setting up is quick and easy – just plug in the connections and you’re ready to go. The rest of this chapter details setting up to view photos on your TV. See Chapter 5 for instructions on using it with your computer. 1-2
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Here is an illustration of the complete connections required. We’ll go through each step individually with more detailed instructions on the following pages. 1-3
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Step 1: Install the remote’s batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries (included). 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert two new batteries, making sure the +/- electrodes are facing the proper direction (see the diagram inside the battery compartment). 3. Slide the battery compartment cover back, clicking it shut. Note: When you use the remote control, remember to point it at the front of the Universal TV Photo Show unit, not
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Step 2: Connect the Universal TV Photo Show to your TV Plug one end of the v ideo cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on the front or back of your television, then plug the other end into the yellow TV OUT connector on the back of the Universal TV Photo Show. 1-5
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Note: Some older TVs do not have RCA Video In connectors. They use coaxial cable instead (you’ll know that you have one if the video cable plug doesn’t fit). In that case, you will need to connect through an RF modulator (not included). You can purchase an RF modulator and cable from your local electronics store. Follow the instructions included with the RF modulator to connect it to your TV. Then plug one end of the video cable into the yellow VIDEO IN connector on the RF m
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Step 3: Connect the power supply Connect the power cable to the Universal TV Photo Show power connector (labeled 6V) and then plug the AC adapter into an electric outlet. 1-7
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Step 4: Select the setting Check the NTSC/PAL switch on the back of the Universal TV Photo Show unit, to make sure it is correct. In Japan, the United States and Canada, the switch should be set to NTSC. In China and Europe, it should be set to PAL. 1-8
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Step 5: Insert your memory card After you’ve taken photos with your digital camera, you need to remove the memory card according to your camera’s instructions. Universal TV Photo Show works with SmartMedia™ (3.3V only), CompactFlash™ , Microdrive™, Secure Digital™, Memory Stick™ and Multimedia™ (MMC) cards. It’s important that you insert your card correctly into the unit, so that you do not damage your card or the photos that are on it. 1-9
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1. There are two memory card slots on the front of the unit. Each type of memory card has a specific way that it needs to go into the slot so that the images can be read correctly. Position the card in the correct direction: 1-10
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2. Then slide the card all the way into the appropriate slot (it will click into place). You can only use one memory card at a time. Note: The slot is designed to accept the card only if you insert it in the correct direction. If the card does not slide in easily, check that you are positioning it properly – do not force it into the slot or you will cause damage to the card and lose your photos. 1-11
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Step 6: Turn on the Universal TV Photo Show On the side of the unit: • Slide the POWER switch to ON. Check that the green light on the front of the unit comes on, ensuring that it is receiving power. 1-12
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Step 7: Set up your TV 1. Turn on your TV. 2. Set your TV to the appropriate video input source. Note that television manufacturers handle this differently, so there are several options. You will know that you have set it up correctly when your photos begin to appear on the screen. You can check the manual that came with your TV for detailed information, or: • Your TV or TV’s remote control may have a TV/VCR, TV/VIDEO, SOURCE or INPUT button that changes the video input. Pr
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Turning off Universal TV Photo Show If you are done with unit for the moment, but expect to use it again soon, press the Power button on the remote control, leaving everything else connected. When you are ready to use it again, press the Power button and it will start. If you are finished using the unit for some time, press the Power button on the remote to turn it off and then slide the switch on the side of the unit to OFF. You can then safely disconnect it and pull out the memor
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Changing the language The pop-up menus and messages in Universal TV Photo Show are available in several languages. You can change to a different language at any time. To change the language: 1. Press the Option button on the remote control. 2. The following menu appears. Press the down arrow to move the arrow beside the Setup option and press OK to select it. 1-15
